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A King Celebration from NPR | [
"Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with this musical tribute to Dr. King and fellow civil rights icon Rosa Parks. NPR's 12th annual King Day concert performance will also be featured in full on many public radio stations on Monday, Jan. 16. The show comes to listeners from the Martin Luther King, Jr. In... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Bulgarian Journalist Who Was Probing Corruption Is Found Murdered | [
"David Greene talks to Robert Mahoney, deputy executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, about the risk for Europe's journalists after a Bulgarian journalist was raped and killed."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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The Gold Bubble Is 4,000 Years Old, And It Won't End Now | [
"After rising for years, the price of gold is now falling sharply. Lots of people are saying the gold bubble is over. It isn't. I have no idea whether the price of gold will rise or fall. But even if gold loses half its value tomorrow, the gold bubble won't be over. Defining a bubble can be surprisingly tricky, but... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Israel Attacks Hamas, Which Argues Over Response | [
"Israel stepped up its offensive against the Islamist group Hamas, in response to continued Palestinian rocket fire from Gaza. The Israeli military has launched more air strikes against targets in Gaza and arrested Hamas members in the West Bank. There are fears that the violence could escalate; some Hamas leaders... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Episode 685: Larry vs. The IRS | [
"Note: This episode originally aired in 2016. A lot of people dream of not paying their taxes. Larry Williams did just that. He scoured the fine print of IRS code, talked to lawyers, settled on a plan, and then...stopped paying taxes. Today on the show, we tell his story. It starts on a camping trip, winds through ... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Do Looser Laws Make Pot More Popular? Not So Far | [
"Marijuana use is not on the rise. At least, that's the gist of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health done every year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2008 -- the most recent data available -- 6.1 percent of Americans 12 and older admitted using marijuana in the previous month. In abso... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Treading Lightly on the Reservation | [
"Even for an experienced reporter, gathering the news on an Indian reservation poses unique challenges. For a white reporter on Indian land, Indian sovereignty can sometimes mean, \"Shut up and listen.\""
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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'The Porpoise' Is A Rich — But Wandering — Read | [
"Mark Haddon's latest novel, The Porpoise, inhabits a strange interstitial space between myth, fantasy, tragedy, and adventure. Among other things, it's a reimagining of the ancient legend of Antiochus, a king who develops an incestuous relationship with his daughter following the death of his wife and is ultimatel... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Charles Wright: The Contemplative Poet Laureate | [
"Our next poet laureate may end up speaking on behalf of the more private duties of the poet — contemplation, wisdom, searching — rather than public ones. In one of his first public statements after learning of his new post, Charles Wright said that, as laureate, \"I'll probably stay here at home and think about th... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Author Breaks Down Key Findings From Landmark IPCC Report On Climate Change | [
"A major report out Monday from scientists around the world spells out what many already suspected about climate change: The world is warming at an accelerated pace and human behavior is the driving factor. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change last released a report like this in 2013. Here & Now‘s Sc... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Remembering Children's Book Author Maurice Sendak | [
"Artist, illustrator, and writer Maurice Sendak died Tuesday at the age of 83. Sendak illustrated more than 80 books — 20 of which he wrote himself. He's best remembered for his children's classic <em>Where The Wild Things Are</em>. Host Michel Martin looks at the life and legacy of Maurice Sendak."
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"Stories: 1) Full Disclosure And The Goldman Sachs Investigation 2) Remembering Film And Stage Star Lynn Redgrave"
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Protests Are A ‘New Normal’ For Black Youth. How Are They Coping? | [
"It’s painful for adults to watch the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing online reactions. Bearing chilling witness to the repeated deaths of Black Americans and to law enforcement dominating and subduing, instead of protecting the public, is profound. And Black parents, especially, should assume their childr... | [
"What does it mean to be “respectable” in American life? For African-Americans, it’s especially complicated. Gene Demby (@GeeDee215) from NPR’s Code Switch team explains how the politics of respectability can be a tool for — and a weapon against — the fight for social change. Other Stories I... | npr | {
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WATCH: Skydivers Save Unconscious Comrade In Midair Rescue | [
"It would be hard to think of a worse place to be knocked unconscious than while free falling toward the ground from 12,500 feet up. But that's what happened to 25-year-old James Lee as he was taking part in a group skydive in southwest Britain, in video posted by The Telegraph. Moments after the jump, Lee is struc... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Dmitri Shostakovich Was | [
"Dmitri Shostakovich was born 90 years ago today. With the help of some newly published letters by the composer, commentator Harlow Robinson, head of the Modern Languages Department at Northeastern University, reflects on the complex musical personality of the composer formed by World War Two, the psychic terrors o... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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We remember poet and essayist June Jordan. | [
"She died on June 14 2002, at age 65, from breast cancer. She was one of the most widely published African-American writers. In her poems and political essays, she addressed issues of racism, oppression and dispossession. She was born in Harlem and grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. She taught Engl... | [
"A look at the newly discovered stories of an American journalist who snuck into the city of Nagasaki a month after the bombing. Guest: Anthony Weller, son of journalist George Weller and novelist, journalist and musician"
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Making Electronics Cheaper Requires Detective Work | [
"Consumer electronics get cheaper year after year. Our Planet Money team visited a company called Monoprice, where employees spend their days trying to figure out how to make stuff get cheaper."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Key Moments From Inauguration Day | [
"Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley and Robin Young look back on some of the key moments from the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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Anti-Austerity Greek Government Yields Ground At EU Summit | [
"The Greek government has been given some time to work out a deal with its creditors. Eurozone and International Monetary Fund officials are scrutinizing the latest proposal."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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How To Protect Your Holiday Packages From Porch Pirates | [
"We hear and heed the warnings every year around this time: Beware of porch pirates, thieves who snatch those precious holiday packages from your porch. According to analysis by The New York Times, nearly 2 million packages are stolen or go missing every day across the country. Denver, where the police department h... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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TABASCO's Hot History | [
"Leftovers are a special part of Thanksgiving, but sometimes, they're in need of a little help. A little heat, perhaps, from a product that has become as quintessentially American as turkey: TABASCO. For Morning Edition, NPR's Renee Montagne reports on the epic history of TABASCO, Louisiana's premier hot sauce. Ave... | [
"Grand Re-Opening! Dial 1-900-SCOTUS; Animal Kingdom."
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The Gestalt Gardener With Felder Rushing and Dr. Dirt | [
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Jean Nidetch, Founder Of Weight Watchers, Dies At 91 | [
"Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers, has died. Nidetch started the program in 1963 after successfully losing weight with diet advice from a local health clinic. She and her partners sold the company in 1978 for $71 million."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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All-Girl Robotics Team In Afghanistan Works On Low-Cost Ventilator ... With Car Parts | [
"In Afghanistan, a group of teenage girls are trying to build a mechanized, hand-operated ventilator for coronavirus patients, using a design from M.I.T. and parts from old Toyota Corollas. It sounds like an impossible dream, but then again, the all-girls robotics team in question is called the \"Afghan Dreamers.\"... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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In Georgia, A Capital Punishment Contradiction | [
"This week, Georgia executed its ninth inmate of 2016. Fifty-year old William Sallie was put to death by lethal injection after being convicted of killing his father-in-law in 1990. Georgia has executed more people this year than any other state. But it’s been more than two years since a Georgia jury handed d... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Israel Rejects World Court Ruling on Barrier | [
"Israeli officials say they will not accept Friday's World Court ruling that the so-called separation barrier under construction on the border between Israel the West Bank should be dismantled. The decision was welcomed by Palestinian officials, who now want international action to enforce the ruling. NPR's Peter K... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Rev. Howard-John Wesley On Taking A Break From The Pulpit After 30 Years | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with the Rev. Howard-John Wesley of the historic Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va., about his sabbatical, which coincided with the beginning of the pandemic."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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First Watch: Joyce DiDonato, 'Lascia ch'io pianga' | [
"In a season of relentless shouting, the best antidote might be singing. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato's new album with conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and the ensemble Il Pomo d'Oro, In War & Peace: Harmony Through Music, uses Baroque arias to explore the pain and possibilities of these troubled times. A companion web... | [
"Cecilia Bartoli has been on tour recently, singing music from 18th century Italy with the Orchestra La Scintilla of the Zurich Opera. From an appearance in Boston, we hear the orchestra in the overture to \"Santa Francesca Romana\" by Antonio Caldara. Then Bartoli sings \"Vanne Pentita,\" from another Caldara orat... | npr | {
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Big Thief, 'Mythological Beauty' (Live) | [
"Big Thief's \"Mythological Beauty\" appears, on first listen, to be a calm folk-rock song. But, like Adrianne Lenker's other work, the lyrics tell a powerful story about family, pain and loss. Speaking to her mother, Lenker sings, \"There is a child inside you who's trying to raise a child in me.\" In telling the ... | [
"Gobble gobble! Our Thanksgiving weekend edition of New Music Friday includes the warped and wild pop sounds of My Brightest Diamond, stunning instrumental records from Ed Harcourt and Jacco Gardner, punk with heart and humor from Art Brut and more. Host Robin Hilton is joined this week by NPR Music's Stephen Thomp... | npr | {
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Food As Medicine: It's Not Just A Fringe Idea Anymore | [
"Several times a month, you can find a doctor in the aisles of Ralph's market in Huntington Beach, Calif., wearing a white coat and helping people learn about food. On one recent day, this doctor was Daniel Nadeau, wandering the cereal aisle with Allison Scott, giving her some ideas on how to feed kids who studious... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Military affairs correspondent for the <I>New York Times</I>, Michael Gordon | [
"Military affairs correspondent for the <EM>New York Times</EM>, Michael Gordon. He former Moscow bureau chief for the paper. He covered the war in Chechnya when the <EM>Times</EM> was one of only two Western news organizations allowed in Chechnya by the Russian military. Gordon also covered the Gulf War and the wa... | [
"Newspaper editors from around the country discuss their readers' feelings about the Iraq war. Jacki Lyden is joined by Phil Casaus of <EM>The Albuquerque Tribune</EM>, Frances Coleman of the <EM>The Mobile Register</EM>, and Margaret Sullivan of <EM>The Buffalo News</EM>."
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Trump And Cruz Dominate, Clinton And Sanders Expected To Clash | [
"Seven Republicans were on the stage in South Carolina last night for a debate dominated by Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz. On the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton criticized Bernie Sanders’ support for universal healthcare, as Sanders pulls even with Clinton in Iowa polls. Greg Moore of the Denver Post and Ka... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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'Uncovered' 2007 Obama Video Not That New After All | [
"Fox News and other conservative media outlets claimed to have a scoop on Tuesday they called \"Obama's other race speech.\" The tape that was supposed to turn this election around, however, was documented and reported on in 2007 by the very same news outlets."
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Actress SARAH JESSICA PARKER | [
"2: Actress SARAH JESSICA PARKER. She's been acting for most of her life, including playing Annie on Broadway, the young bimbo SanDeE in \"L.A. Story,\" and a fed-up fiancee in \"Honeymoon in Vegas.\" PARKER is now starring in the film \"Miami Rhapsody,\" playing a woman having second thoughts about marriage as she... | [
"ENTERTAINMENT: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION'S ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL TALK ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE \"DESPERADO,\" STARRING ANTONION BANDERAS."
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What States Can Learn From Rhode Island's Approach To Unemployment Backlogs | [
"Senate lawmakers have adjourned for the week with no plan to extend the weekly $600 CARES Act extra unemployment benefits that have been helping keep families afloat during the pandemic. States are also still struggling to respond to backlogs of jobless claims. Rhode Island is among those embracing technology to b... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Is Hiding Income And Destroying Records Obstruction? Maybe Not | [
"In a case with potentially broad implication, the U.S. Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to prosecute people for obstructing IRS enforcement of the tax code. Federal prosecutors have for decades used a broadly written provision of the tax code to prosecute a wide variety of offenders, fro... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Gene Scheer's 'American Anthem' | [
"Composer Gene Scheer believes his \"American Anthem\" is a great patriotic song -- and he tells us why he thinks so as Weekend Edition Sunday begins a monthly series called \"What's In a Song.\" \"American Anthem\" premiered at the Smithsonian Institution's unveiling ceremony for the restored \"Star-Spangled Banne... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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On This Day In 1969: Barry Goldwater Jr. Elected To House | [
"April 29, 1969: A special congressional runoff election in California's 27th District, necessitated when Rep. Ed Reinecke (R) resigned to become lieutenant governor, is won by Barry Goldwater Jr. Goldwater, a 30-year old Los Angeles stockbroker and the son of the 1964 Republican presidential nominee, easily defeat... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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A Dessert For Spring: Rhubarb, Berries And Cream | [
"As the days get warmer and the nights get shorter, a young cook's fancy turns lightly to thoughts of ... rhubarb? \"I always feel like the first batch I see, spring has finally come. I used to feel that way about strawberries, but now you can get them year-round,\" says cookbook author Nancy Baggett. NPR's Jacki L... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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John Legend On Talking Politics In Public, Even When It's Hard | [
"Even outside of his music career, John Legend has led a pretty charmed life. The son of a Midwest factory worker, he was high-school prom king, graduated early at 16 and turned down Harvard to attend another Ivy League school — The University of Pennsylvania. Oh, and he's married to a model. Legend and wife Chriss... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Theater Bombing In Mogadishu Breaks Tenuous Calm In Somalia | [
"Just as things had begun to seem peaceful in the Somali capital, a bomb exploded in the newly reopened National Theater. And it happened as the prime minister gave an address. The New York Times reports that the bombing shattered what had been a tenuous calm in Mogadishu, which has been the center of a fierce civi... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Illinois Is The First State To Have High Schools Teach News Literacy | [
"Illinois will require news literacy courses at every high school. The hope is that the classes will provide the next generation with tools to maneuver the internet's misinformation minefield."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Documentary Examines Misconceptions About American Boys | [
"A new riveting documentary, airing Thursday night on PBS, demystifies conventional wisdom about the emotional welfare of boys in America. NPR's Farai Chideya talks to famed child psychologist Michael Thompson, host of the documentary <EM>Raising Cain.</EM>"
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The Atlanta Symphony Lockout Continues, Musicians Picket On Peachtree Street | [
"The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to open its 70th season this week, but musicians have been locked out of their workplace since September 7th, when their contract expired. The same thing happened just two years ago. Back then, negotiators reached a new agreement before opening night. This year, Atlanta... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Bombing Kills At Least 14 In Afghanistan, Including Three NATO Troops. -- With First Debate This Week, We Really Are In Campaign's Final Stretch. Other stories in the news: Read More -- \"Payroll Tax Cut Is Unlikely To Survive Past Jan. 1 Deadline.\" (The New York Times) -- Ca... | npr | {
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In Payroll Tax Tug-Of-War, House GOP Lets Go, Forcing Democrats To Adjust | [
"In the political tug-of-war that's been the recurrent battle over the payroll tax cut, House GOP leaders surprised many observers Monday with their decision to stop pulling on the rope by no longer demanding spending offsets for extending the cut to the end of the year. The unexpected move was described by some as... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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American Airlines Struggles Despite Avoiding Bankruptcy | [
"Flight attendants agree to cost-saving concessions that allow American Airlines to avoid imminent bankruptcy. But the air carrier's new CEO says the company still faces a financial pinch and tense labor relations. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to David Field of <EM>Airline Business</EM>."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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80 Years After Germany's Invasion Of Poland, A Look At World War II's Toll On The Country | [
"On Sept. 1, 1939, at around 4:48 a.m., an aged German battleship opened fire on a Polish port outside the northern city of Danzig. Strategic bridges were hit at the same time, and air raids began shortly after. Then, German troops poured over the border. “Poland was the next item on Hitler’s menu after... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- GOP Pours Cash Into Pennsylvania Special Election To Prevent An Upset Defeat. -- Attorney General Sessions Reshapes Who Qualifies For Asylum. -- Passenger Plane Crashes At Nepal Airport; Dozens Of Injuries Reported. -- Fishing Boats 'Going Dark' Raise Suspicion Of Ille... | npr | {
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Danny Fields & Judith Light | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Heart Attack Rates Declining, But Hospitals Lag On Providing Best Care | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Bad Poetry, Great Booze: The Story Of The Hidden Bootlegger's Manual | [
"On the outside, the clothbound book looked innocuous enough. Titled The Candle and The Flame, The Work of George Sylvester Viereck, it appeared to be the work of a once famous, now disgraced German-American poet. But instead of printed lines of verse, the book contained only blank pages. Beginning in 1921, a New Y... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Assessing Obama's Cabinet Choices | [
"Sen. Hillary Clinton's decision to take on the role of secretary of state is the highest-profile news on a day when the propsective Obama Cabinet swells. New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner is said to be Obama's pick for treasury secretary and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be asked to head t... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Midwestern Jellyfish | [
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Expats Seek Security Assurances from Saudis | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Lately On Our Flickr Feed: Lens Flare | [
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Here's A Way To Stop Me From Nagging You | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Vet's Recovery Takes Family's Dedication | [
"For Army Staff Sgt. Robert Henline, recovery has been difficult. During his third tour in Iraq, he suffered severe burns over 38 percent of his body when his truck hit a roadside bomb in March 2007. He says recovering from his injuries has been slow, but good. \"Things are at the point now where we're definitely s... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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The Cubic Scoop on Wombat Poop! | [
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Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews two new films: "The Vanishing," starring Jeff Bridges and K... | [
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"Rock historian ED WARD continues his look at the contribution various cities have made to rock and roll. REV. :Guest film critic STEVE VINEBERG reviews the new thriller \"Copycat\" starring Holly Hunter, Sigourney Weaver, and Harry Connick, Jr."
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Good Night Moon: Summer Ash Explains the Eclipse | [
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Biden's Worldview Calls For U.S. To Be Center Stage In Global Affairs | [
"President Trump distilled his foreign policy into the phrase \"America First.\" In practice, the result has often been friction with allies, withdrawal from international agreements and the scaling back of the leading international role the U.S. has played for generations. President-elect Joe Biden wants to restor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Officials Say West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst Ever In U.S. | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Report: Americans Are Now More Likely To Die Of An Opioid Overdose Than On The Road | [
"For the first time in U.S. history, a leading cause of deaths — vehicle crashes — has been surpassed in likelihood by opioid overdoses, according to a new report on preventable deaths from the National Safety Council. Americans now have a 1 in 96 chance of dying from an opioid overdose, according to the council's ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign. -- ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead Kurds In Northern Syria. -- Sen. Warren: We Need Regulators Who 'Work For The American People'. And here are more early headlines: Secret Service Unaware Armed Man Was Recent... | npr | {
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Arab Media Coverage of Saddam's Trial | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Ramez Maluf, journalism professor at the Lebanese American University, about how the Arab media is covering the trial of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Maluf says Arab television featured longer excerpts of the trial, which may have left viewers with a different impression of the procee... | [
"Stories: 1) A Journalist's Interrogation, Imprisonment in Sudan 2) Waco Brothers, 'Live and Kicking' in Chicago"
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Obama Calls Trump 'Unfit' To Be President, Questions Why Republicans Still Endorsing | [
"President Obama reiterated that he believes Donald Trump is \"unfit\" to be president, issuing a sharp rebuke of the Republican nominee from the White House East Room on Tuesday. \"Yes, I think the Republican nominee is unfit to serve as president,\" Obama said in response to a question from a reporter during a ne... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: Retirement Party, 'Passion Fruit Tea' | [
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"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Tiger Woods May Return To Golf In Two Weeks, Newspaper Reports | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Sports World Grapples With Spate of Bad Press | [
"The world of sports has been rocked by several scandals, from the indictment of Atlanta football star Michael Vick to the investigation of NBA referee Tim Donaghy. Sports writer and blogger Rose Scott talks about the latest in bad sports behavior."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews "Chantilly Lace," on the Showtime cable network | [
"TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI reviews \"Chantilly Lace,\" on the Showtime cable network. The telemovie stars JoBeth Williams, Lindsay Crouse, Helen Slater, Jill Eikenberry, Martha Plimpton, Ally Sheedy, and Talia Shire. The plot revolves around a reunion of old friends, but the lines and action are mostly improvised b... | [
"Film editor and sound designer WALTER MURCH. He won an Academy Award for sound design for \"Apolcolypse Now.\" Some of the films he's edited and/or mixed are \"The Conversation,\" \"American Graffiti,\" \"Apocalypse Now,\" \"The Godfather (II, and III)\"and \"Crumb.\" He's written a new book about his work, \"In t... | npr | {
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From AMC, A Braaainy Zombie Drama | [
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Rick Hall, Producer And Songwriter Who Put Muscle Shoals On The Map, Dead At 85 | [
"Rick Hall, a songwriter and record producer known as the \"Father of Muscle Shoals Music,\" died today at his home in Muscle Shoals, Ala. after a protracted illness. The news was first reported by the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, and later confirmed by Judy Hood, chairperson for the Muscle Shoals Music Association ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Unrest in Tibet / Presidential Election in Taiwan | [
"Last Friday, unrest between Tibetan protestors and ethnic Chinese erupted into deadly violence with the arrival of Chinese police and paramilitary. Forum discusses the situation in the first half hour. On Saturday, Taiwan will elect a new president. In the second half hour, we look at the parties, their candidates... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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Future of Health Care | [
"Rising premiums are forcing many employers to search out new, cost-effective ways to provide health care for their employees. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports on the future of health coverage in America."
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Pussy Riot Members Roughed Up By Auxiliary Police In Sochi | [
"At the Olympics in Sochi on Wednesday, six members of the band Pussy Riot were accosted by Cossack militia members as they attempted to stage a protest against Russia President Putin."
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Historic Blizzard Freezes Transit In Northeast U.S. | [
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Kerala Needs Coconut Pickers — So Women Are Stepping In (And Climbing Up) | [
"A few years ago, Veena had a problem: She couldn't find anyone willing to pick her coconuts. Veena is a 37-year-old housewife who, like many people in South India, goes by one name. She lives on a small family farm in Kerala, dotted with coconut palms. Kerala — \"land of coconuts\" in the local language, Malayalam... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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What Do Schools Need To End Sexual Assault On Campus? | [
"“Many things are not working well,” said Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in a recent Q&A about sexual assault on college campuses. Following meetings with victims’ advocates and organizations who fight for the rights of the accused, DeVos weighed in on the need for enforcement of Ti... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Remembering Broadway Star Rebecca Luker | [
"Luker died last Wednesday of ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease. She was 59. She had a beautiful singing voice, and received Tony nominations for her performances in 'Showboat,' 'The Music Man,' and 'Mary Poppins.' She also starred in a revival of 'The Sound of Music.' We listen back to excerpts of several Fresh Air interv... | [
"Holidays are often the building blocks of our memories. Our regular <em>News & Notes</em> contributors share their favorite Thanksgiving memories. We hear from Betty Baye, Robert Traynham, Julianne Malveaux, Jeff Obafemi Carr, Allison Samuels, William C. Rhoden, Patrice Gaines and Ron Christie."
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The Nation: Could Japan's Disaster Happen Here? | [
"Christian Parenti is a contributing editor to The Nation. He is a fellow at The Nation Institute and a visiting scholar at the CUNY Graduate Center. The \"impossible\" is underway in Japan. An 9.0 magnitude earthquake has badly shaken up several \"indestructible\" nuclear plants. Reactor No. 1 at the quake-damaged... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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New Music Friday: Our Top Six Albums Out Feb. 15 | [
"Our list of the best albums out this week includes the first new music from funk and R&B legend Chaka Khan in 12 years, the cinematic, transporting sounds of Yann Tiersen, bubblegum punk from Sir Babygirl and more. Host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Lauren Onkey and Stephen Thompson as they share their top... | [
"It's been eight years since Ed Sheeran released his 2011, career-launching EP, No. 5 Collaborations Project. Now his No. 6 Collaborations Project has arrived and it's a features-heavy flex that shows the singer can pretty much work with anyone, from the country rock of Chris Stapleton to Eminem, 50 Cent and Skrill... | npr | {
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Signless In Seattle? Urban Designers Hope So | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Labor Department Seeks to Revamp Overtime-Pay Rules | [
"In an effort to protect low-income workers, the Labor Department proposes changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which determines who receives time-and-a-half pay for working more than 40 hours per week. Labor unions attack the changes, saying millions of workers are in danger of losing their right to get overti... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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DJ Session: Sounds For The Holiday Weekend | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Sen. Warren: Not Interested In Reid’s Job And Still Not Running For President | [
"Hero to progressives, nemesis to Wall Street, Massachusetts U.S. Elizabeth Warren holds the seat once occupied by one of her heroes, the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Warren’s supporters want her to run for president, but she says she has no plans to do that. She joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson to discuss... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Streamy Awards For Online Video Make Bid For More Respectability | [
"The Streamy Awards are the Oscars of online video. Even though highly produced web videos have major followings — with numbers, in some cases, that exceed television shows — this year, the awards are making a bid for more respectability. NPR spoke with the creators of the Streamies and offers a view of the evolvin... | [
"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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Rep. Tim Ryan On Trade Steps He'd Like To See Trump Take | [
"As White House officials begin trade talks in Beijing, Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan talks to David Greene about his support for the tariffs on China that are intended to protect manufacturers in Ohio."
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Sound And Fury Of Protest Movements | [
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"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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GQ's Gross 'Glee' Photos: The Objections Are Right For The Wrong Reasons | [
"It's no surprise that the Parents Television Council was outraged by a GQ photo spread featuring the actors of Glee (for an issue going on sale October 25). The PTC has been outraged by Glee for a long, long time. The group's objections this time around center around the fact that actresses Lea Michele and Dianna ... | [
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Why You Shouldn't Panic About Pesticide In Produce | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Oil Can Boyd And Shoeless Joe: Legends Of Baseball | [
"Baseball season begins next weekend, and to mark the occasion NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about his new book, <em>Legends: the Best Players, Games and Teams in Baseball. </em>"
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A 'Passing' Moment, Magnified from Memory | [
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In Mexico, Indiscriminate Violence Shatters Lives | [
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Uninsured Day Care Workers At Risk During The Pandemic | [
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Kevin Smith's Plus-Sized Predicament | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Deutsche Bank Offices In Frankfurt Raided By German Police | [
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Homeland Security - Washington, D.C. | [
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Kurdish Leader Warily Approves U.N. Resolution | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Paul Shaffer On Piano Jazz | [
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The Next iPhone Can't Do These Two Things At Once | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Debate Preview: Best Chance To Still Persuade The Persuadable | [
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Bondsman Lobby Targets Pretrial Release Programs | [
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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'Let Me In': Same Vampires, More Sentiment | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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