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Purple-State Senator Rocks Wig At Work | [
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Fighting In South Sudan Forces Residents To Seek Safety | [
"Some 10,000 people have died in South Sudan since the fighting began there last month. David Greene talks to Elke Leidel, the South Sudan country director for Concern Worldwide about the view on the ground in South Sudan."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Home Prices Dipped Again In Most Cities, Report Shows | [
"Home prices fell in most major metropolitan areas again in January, according to the widely watched S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report. For the fifth straight month, there was a general decline — 0.8 percent in January from December. More specifically, the researchers found that 16 of 19 metro areas \"saw ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Radiohead: Fool Me Twice | [
"When Radiohead announced earlier this week that it'd be unveiling a new album on Saturday, the timing seemed downright critic-friendly. Most of us would have a whole day to absorb the music before having to turn in a review. And then: head-fake. This morning, fans and critics awoke to a surprise: The album was alr... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Mobile Phone Orchestra: Music On The Move | [
"A group of researchers at Stanford University has formed a new kind of orchestra to push the boundaries of how music is made. Its compositions are written for an unusual instrument -- one that's more likely to be found in a handbag or briefcase than in a music store. It is an orchestra of mobile phones -- but not ... | [
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FBI Has Its Own Twitter Slang | [
"A Freedom of Information request has forced the FBI to open its internal guide to shorthand on Twitter and other social media. Which includes LFBBEG: Looking For Big Bad Evil Guy."
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"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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UNICEF Official: U.S. Airdrops 'Important Change' For Stranded Iraqis | [
"U.S. fighter jets conducted airstrikes today against militants from the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL) just outside the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. The U.S. has also airdropped water and food to tens of thousands of Iraqis from a religious minority who are stranded on top of a mountain. Thousands of ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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At A Pakistani Mobile Library, Kids Can Check Out Books, And Hope | [
"On a cold, rainy morning, a van pulls up outside a rural elementary school on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. The fluorescent green vehicle provides a flash of color on this otherwise gray day. There's a picture of children reading books under a large apple tree, and the words \"Reading is fun\" ar... | [
"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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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Aims To Best Canadian Team | [
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Second Saudi Attack | [
"The Saudi branch of the self-declared Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a second suicide bomb attack in as many weeks on a Shiite mosque in the kingdom. At least four people — including the person thought to be the driver of the car bomb — were killed in the attack, which took place during Friday prayer... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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500 Years of Mexican/Chicano History in Song | [
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Longshoremen Lockout | [
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Unemployment Numbers Are Kept Under Guard | [
"The unemployment rate has dropped to 7.8 percent — that's the lowest rate in President Obama's presidency. Numbers like these are calculated and released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and highly anticipated by not only politicians but money managers and traders around the world. In the run up to the release, t... | [
"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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'Death' Uncovers The Secret History Of Mr. Pickwick | [
"\"One of my life's greatest tragedies,\" said George Orwell, \"is to have already read Pickwick Papers. I can't go back and read it for the first time.\" The serialized novel of 1836 was one of the first commercial blockbusters of the English-speaking world. The author? A virtual unknown, a 24-year-old hired gun w... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Flooding Won't Overcome Nuclear Plants, Officials Say | [
"Two nuclear power plants in Nebraska, 100 miles apart, are completely surrounded by water. The head of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission visited each Monday for a firsthand inspection. While officials at both plants assure area residents they are safe, critics point to a history of problems and wonder if the facil... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the stories we're tracking today. Romney Says Mandate's A Tax, But Also Sides With Justices Who Said It's Not. Wikileaks Says It's Releasing Millions Of Secret Files On Syria From Foreign Entities. (Wikileaks Twitter) Iraq Claims Al-Qaida Militants Crossing Into Syria To Fight. (AP... | npr | {
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A New TV Type: The Spunky, Obsessive Female 'Hummingbird' | [
"It's pilot season, that time of year when television networks create and test new shows with hopes of turning out the next big thing. But whatever new plots they come up with, it's safe to say that they will turn to the safety of a limited number of character archetypes: the lovable loser, the charming rogue, the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Colo. Resident Objects to Pledge Language | [
"This week the Supreme Court heard arguments over the Ten Commandments in public places. And they're not the only ones debating religion. One of the trustees of Estes Park, Colo., is refusing to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. It's said during town meetings, and David Habecker says he doesn't like the phrase... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Oregon House Speaker, Activist Face Off in Primary | [
"Democrats are trying to unseat Republican Sen. Gordon Smith of Oregon. Tuesday's primary will decide which Democratic candidate will face him in the fall — the state House speaker or an activist who plays up the fact that he has a metal hook for a hand. Ethan Lindsey reports for Oregon Public Broadcasting. STEVE I... | [
"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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Bartering Gains Steam | [
"If you're a small-business owner and can't afford that new air conditioner, there is an alternative: barter. Barter networks have popped up all over. Mike Krane, president of Green Apple Barter Services in Pittsburgh, says people can barter everything from breast implants to flat-roof repairs."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Why Transition Delays Won't Be A Problem For Biden's National Security Team | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to Dennis Blair, retired Navy Admiral who served as President Obama's first director of National Intelligence, about national security implications of the Biden transition."
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"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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Live From Brooklyn, Dr. John Calls For A 'Revolution' | [
"Dr. John's latest album, Locked Down, was produced by Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and singer for The Black Keys. As Auerbach told NPR earlier this year, he wanted to coax something autobiographical from the revered New Orleans singer, who has built his career on inhabiting a very specific persona. \"I wanted to su... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Small Farmers Hit Hard by Bad California Weather | [
"California's cold weather has devastated crops planted by the state's small farmers. Many of the farmers are immigrants who have trouble getting affordable insurance, or help from the government. Sasha Khokah of member station KQED reports. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: The icy weather last month in California devastated... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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The California Report | [
"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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1. Voices In The News | [
"A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past week's news, including Former Senator Bob Dole, House Ethics Committee Chairman Nancy Johnson, L.A. Police Chief Willie Williams, Mitch Skandalakis, Commisioner for Fulton County on the bombing of an abortion clinic in Atlanta, and the sound of a second explos... | [
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How Norway Funds A Thriving Jazz Scene | [
"Did you hear about the Italian gallery owner who burned his gallery's paintings last year — with the cooperation of the painters? It was a sort of desperate smoke signal to his government; a means of protesting funding cuts. If there haven't been similar protests in the U.S. lately, it could be because we're used ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Immigration Debate Splits California City In Two | [
"Immigration protests are expected to continue for some time in Murrieta, Calif. After protesters turned away buses of undocumented immigrants bound for a processing center, the town now finds itself at the center of the political debate on immigration."
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Goodbye Green Lawns: Californians Face Mandatory Cuts In Water Use | [
"California’s water shortage is about to hit home. The state water resources board has just issued new rules ordering local water agencies to cut back the amount of water they use. For cities and towns that have already cut back significantly, the cuts will be less than 10 percent. But for areas that haven... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Flood of Iraqi Refugees Strains Jordan | [
"Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have fled into Jordan to escape the chaos in their country. The flood of refugees is straining Jordan's resources and complicating the new Iraqi interim government's efforts to strengthen ties with its neighbor. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos."
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President Trump Holds Meeting With Congressional Black Caucus | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Cedric Richmond, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, following their meeting with President Trump on Wednesday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Obama And Biden Hold Town Hall Meeting In Tampa | [
"Update at 2:45 p.m. ET: The President has concluded his remarks. President Obama and Vice President Biden are speaking at a town hall meeting in Tampa, Florida. The President is reiterating his themes from last night's State of the Union address. He's calling for cuts in the capital gains tax rate for small busine... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Late Night Dispatches From SXSW 2011: Wednesday | [
"The NPR Music crew gather on a street corner in Austin Texas for their first SXSW 2011 nightly wrap up. Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton Stephen Thompson and Ann Powers talk about the music they loved on this first day of the festival."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Federal Judge In Fort Worth Hears Latest Challenge To The Affordable Care Act | [
"Oral arguments got underway Wednesday in Texas v. United States, the lawsuit brought by 20 GOP state attorneys general versus the federal government."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Dealing With Alcoholism In The Family | [
"A memoir called “A Common Struggle,” released Tuesday by former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy, bares all about his family’s health and alleged addictions. The portrait of his father, the late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, and his mother Joan, breaks what he calls a “conspiracy of sil... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Alice Boman, 'Reason To Believe' | [
"A lot of artists have covered \"Reason To Believe,\" the folk ballad written in 1965 by the late singer-songwriter Tim Hardin, including Marianne Faithful, Neil Young and Rickie Lee Jones. But few have breathed as much heartache and longing into the song as Sweden's Alice Boman does in her latest video. Shot in a ... | [
"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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Paul Lo, From Hmong Refugee To California Judge | [
"Paul Lo spent part of his childhood in a refugee camp in Thailand. Now he has been appointed as a judge on the Merced County Superior Court in California. That reportedly makes him the first Hmong-American judge in U.S. history. Host Michel Martin speaks with Lo about his unusual path to the bench."
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In Game Against Germany, Team USA Bears A German Strain Of Its Own | [
"Grant Wahl of <em>Sports Illustrated</em> joins Melissa Block to speak about the deep German influence on the U.S. national soccer team, ahead of Thursday's World Cup game between the two countries."
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Prominent Christian Conservative Casts Doubt On Christine Blasey Ford's Allegations | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Ralph Reed, Founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, about how conservatives are viewing the fight over Brett Kavanaugh's supreme court nomination and the sexual assault allegations."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Bangladesh Garment Factories See Slow Recovery | [
"In April, more than 1,100 people died when an eight-story building that housed garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed. Since the tragedy at Rana Plaza, many promises have been made by the country’s government and international retailers alike, promising better safety for garment workers. Here & Now’... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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'Girl Drifter' Race Driver Freaks Out Instructors In Prank | [
"\"It's my brother's car.\" That's what Leona Chin told four instructors about her high-powered sports car. She then stalled the stick-shift car in first gear and randomly turned the wipers on — before unleashing the skills she has honed as a professional driver. Havoc, and some panic, ensued. The prank was enginee... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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British Parliament Member Gets Stuck In Restroom | [
"On his first full day as chief whip, Michael Grove couldn't get out of the bathroom. The chief whip's job is to make sure members of his party are in place to vote."
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Today Is The Birthday -- | [
"Today is the birthday -- and deathday -- of German composer Michael Praetorius. He was born in 1571 and died in 1621. We'll hear period performance pioneer David Munrow conducting the Early Music Consort of London in a Bourree and a Sarabande by Praetorius. (Virgin Veritas CDM 7243 5 61289 2 7)"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: All Aboard the Cromnibus; King James Meets The Future King; VirUS Weekly."
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Coats Vows To Push For Repeal Of Health Law | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks to the new senator-elect from Indiana -- Dan Coats -- a Republican returning to a job he served in from 1989 to 1999. He defeated Democrat Brad Ellsworth to fill the seat vacated by Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh. Coats says that he will push for the repeal of the health care legislation passe... | [
"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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The Nation: Tiger Woods Deserves Your Scrutiny | [
"During the Bill Clinton impeachment idiocy of 1998, many on the left said that if Clinton were removed from office, let it be for gutting welfare or for imposing sanctions on Iraq, and not l'affaire Lewinsky. Today, Tiger Woods, the famous, wealthy and most PR-conscious athlete on earth, finally finds himself sub... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Bipartisan Bills Would Protect All Special Counsels, Not Just Mueller | [
"<em>The New York Times</em> reported last week that President Trump tried to have special counsel Robert Mueller fired. David Greene talks to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut."
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Social Media Spread Hatred Against BP's Hayward | [
"Lucy Kellaway, the workplace and management columnist for the <em>Financial Times,</em> talks to Renee Montagne about BP CEO Tony Hayward and public hatred of corporate executives. Kellaway says corporate executives are much more vilified these days. She explains what's changed since the days of the Union Carbide ... | [
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'Marketplace' Report: Bye Bye Fall TV Frenzy | [
"\"Coming This Fall\" may be a thing of the past. NBC Universal announced that it would move to a year-round schedule of staggered program introductions. Madeleine Brand talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott about why this system appeals to advertisers and what it means for the other networks. MADELEINE BRAND, host: Fr... | [
"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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The New Republic: Obama's Non Confrontational EPA | [
"Bradford Plumer is an assistant editor at The New Republic, where he reports on energy and environmental issues. Here's a quick sketch of how environmental policy will get made for the next two years. Congress won't pass any new laws. The EPA will try to use the authority it already has to mop up pollution from co... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Pa. County Democratic Chair Doubts Sanders' Fans Would Switch To Trump | [
"Polls say if Hillary Clinton is the nominee, some Bernie Sanders supporters would shift alliances to Donald Trump. David Greene talks to Jim Davis, the Democratic Party chairman in Fayette County, Pa."
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Russian Opera Diva Anna Netrebko | [
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Proust's Literary Cookie Crumbles | [
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Almas Fronterizas Soundtracks A Night Of Big Hair And Lowriders On 'Rosa Tropical' | [
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"Stories: 1) Marcus Stern: On the Trail of Congressional Corruption 2) 'Bug' Out: Friedkin's Latest Scratches Thriller Itch 3) Ibrahim Ferrer, 'Mi Sueño'"
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Chasing The Chinese Dream — If You Can Define It | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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ICE Halts Force-Feeding Of Detained Hunger Strikers In Texas | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Forum Focused on Gay Issues Marks Changing Tide | [
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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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China Confirms First Human Bird-Flu Cases | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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Illinois Program Seeks to Boost G.I. Homeowners | [
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NPR's Guide To Changing Light Bulbs | [
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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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Pa. Governor Comes To Office With Big Agenda | [
"As part of our series on new governors taking office around the country, we head to Pennsylvania, where new Gov. Tom Corbett won office with a promise to reduce the budget deficit while not raising taxes."
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Life As Transgender: Looking For Love | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Examining What Michael Flynn's Cooperation Means To Russia Probe | [
"Rachel Martin talks to Michael Isikoff, chief investigative reporter for Yahoo News and co-author of <em>Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin's War on America and the Election of Donald Trump</em>."
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"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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Businesses Liability: When Is It Safe For People To Go Back To Work? | [
"As businesses begin to reopen, some employers want a guarantee they won't face lawsuits, if their workers get sick with COVID-19. Workers also want reassurance that their health will be protected."
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In Colombo, Sri Lanka, Blockade Of United Nations Office Resumes | [
"Just minutes after police attempted to evict demonstrators in Colombo, Sri Lanka, a blockade of the United Nations office there has resumed, the Associated Press reports. Hundreds of protesters, led by the country's housing minister and Buddhist monks, laid siege to the building Tuesday.... Police moved in and be... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Williamsburg Bridge: A Cultural History | [
"New York City celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the Williamsburg Bridge. NPR's Karen Michel reports on the structure that connects many artists and old time residents of Williamsburg neighborhood to the bridge's colorful and diverse past."
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Military Race Relations | [
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Pope Francis Meets Head Of Russian Orthodox Church In Havana | [
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Mississippi Illiteracy | [
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In One Maine County, Every Caucus Vote May Count | [
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Immigrant Unionization | [
"NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on the beginnings of union organization among illegal workers, a previously non-organized part of the workforce. Aubrey focuses on hundreds of workers at a poultry plant in Selbyville, Delaware, that are beginning to speak up."
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Common Ground Is A Battlefield For New Congress | [
"The GOP picked up 60 seats in the House in the midterm elections. Republican leaders are talking about a mandate, but the Democrats who remain are not about to give up their ground without a fight. Guest host Lynn Neary talks to NPR congressional correspondent Andrea Seabrook and Senior Washington Editor Ron Elvi... | [
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Open Enrollment Is Here: 6 Tips For Choosing A Health Insurance Plan | [
"It's the season to roll up your sleeves, gather your documents, and pick a health insurance plan for 2020. For those shopping for their own plans, HealthCare.gov and the other state exchanges are open for enrollment as of November 1. Despite the rhetoric about the implosion of the Affordable Care Act, the individ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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China Quake Kills Thousands, Scores Missing | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early stories: Clinton And Other Dems Did Some Cherry-Picking, Fact Checkers Say. European Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged. NFL Owner Art Modell Dies; He Was 'Vilified' In Cleveland, A Hero In Baltimore. And here are more early stories: Romney Says Americans Are Wor... | npr | {
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Twin Towers Insurance Trial Begins | [
"A trial begins in Manhattan federal court that will determine how much insurance money is available to rebuild on the World Trade Center site. At issue is whether the Sept. 11 attacks constituted one event or two. Insurers say they owe the developer $3.5 billion, not the $7 billion he claims, arguing each plane st... | [
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Oregon Resident Discusses Losing Home In Almeda Fire | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Carol Berger of Talent, Oregon who lost her home to the Almeda fire."
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China Launches Media Campaign In Nairobi | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Oil Prices Drop Amid War Developments | [
"Oil prices fall to their lowest level in four months as traders grow confident that war-related damage to Persian Gulf production will be limited. Some oil wells were set ablaze by Iraqis, but U.S. and British forces have seized key terminals in southern Iraq. NPR's Scott Horsley reports."
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Taylor Swift, Aryan Goddess? | [
"So, this is happening: Some white supremacists have anointed Taylor Swift an \"Aryan goddess,\" claiming that she secretly espouses far-right beliefs and is waiting for Donald Trump's ascension to the presidency to make her true views known. For the record, Swift has no affiliation with any white supremacist group... | [
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Cash-Strapped Philadelphia Schools Ask Parents To Fill Gaps | [
"The Philadelphia school system was forced to cut millions of dollars from its budget, lay off hundreds of employees and shutter nearly two dozen schools to help close a billion dollar shortfall. Some principals are asking parents to \"contribute\" as much as $600 per student to help pay for basic supplies and the ... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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The Process Story: A Washington Distraction | [
"Television shows have been ripping stories from the headlines for years, but lately that equation has been reversed. In the past few weeks, Washington insiders have been riveted by newspaper and magazine stories about President Obama and his relationship with Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Some stories say Emanuel i... | [
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Brazilians Celebrate A (Mostly) Successful Start To Olympics | [
"The Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are underway, and despite long lines and a stray bullet firing, most things seem to be running smoothly."
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The 'Post-Racial' Conversation, One Year In | [
"With the election of President Obama, the phrase \"post-racial\" gained wider use. One year in to Obama's term, Ralph Eubanks, author of <em>The House at the End of the Road,</em> and Duke University professor Mark Anthony Neal define the term and the conversation around it."
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South Picks Up The Pieces After Deadly Tornadoes | [
"Searchers are still trying to find those missing after last week's deadly rash of tornadoes that ripped through the South. More than 340 people are dead, but the toll is expected to rise as the rubble is cleared. In hard-hit Tuscaloosa, Ala., those who were spared the worst are trying to start anew."
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Fact-Checking The Latest GOP Debate | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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U.N. Official Says Pulling Out Of Paris Climate Deal Will Cost Jobs | [
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Ivan And Alyosha: Love For The Lovable | [
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"Tragedy of Monumental Proportions" | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Soul of Soul Cycle,\" \"Fragile Environmentalists,\" and \"Optimus Amazon Prime.\""
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Week In The News: Franken's Fall, Trump's Jerusalem Nod, California Fires | [
"For an uninterrupted livestream of this show, check out Connecticut Public Radio. We’ll talk to Boston Herald reporter Kimberly Atkins, the Detroit Free Press’s Stephen Henderson and our own Jack Beatty about the week that was: Fires ravaging California, Sen. Al Franken’s resignation announcement... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Art Critic Michael Kimmelman | [
"The show rebroadcasts a discussion on art and life with New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman. Kimmelman is the author of \"Portraits: Talking with Artists at the Met, the Modern, the Louvre and Elsewhere,\" and \"The Accidental Masterpiece: On the Art of Life and Vice Versa.\""
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Prosecutor In St. Louis Sues City, Police Union Over Racist Conspiracy | [
"St Louis's top prosecutor Kim Gardner has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging a racist conspiracy against her. She says every time she tries to change things, she's blocked."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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SEC Changes Rules for Mutual Fund Industry | [
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Trump, Clinton Campaigns Rapidly Open Field Offices In Florida | [
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A Charming 'Heartbreaker,' Paid To Do You Wrong | [
"As light as meringue and almost as sweet, Heartbreaker is titled after the nom de guerre of its protagonist, Alex (Romain Duris, so devastating in The Beat That My Heart Skipped). It's an apt epithet: \"I break up couples for a living,\" he tells us, after we see him do just that. Set in Marrakech, that opening se... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Quays Focus 'Weeping Glass' On The Mutter Museum | [
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'For the Confederate Dead' | [
"Kevin Young's most recent collection of poems, For the Confederate Dead, explores \"the contradictions of our 'Confederate' legacy and the troubled nation where that legacy still lingers.\" The collection's title work follows. To mark National Poetry Month, NPR.org is featuring a series of newly published works s... | [
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George Johnson on Sports | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to George Johnson about the U.S. Track and Field Olympic qualifiers and other sports headlines."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Coronavirus And Drinking Games: Author Of New Book Sees Commonalities | [
"The spread of the coronavirus has surprising similarities to the spread of fake news, gun violence and even social media fads. What they all have in common is that mathematics plays a role in predicting how things \"go viral,\" whether it's a germ, a rumor or an internet trend. In his new book, The Rules of Contag... | [
"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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School Violence Prevention Programs | [
"NPR's Anthony Brooks reports that a report violence prevention programs in America's schools show that most of them are woefully inadequate. The study, one of the first ever, was conducted by Drug Strategies, a Washington-based non-profit organization, studied 84 programs across the country. Only ten received an \... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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'Piglet Smoothie' Fed To Sows To Prevent Disease; Activists Outraged | [
"Animal welfare groups go to great lengths to show us how \"the sausage\" is made inside the factory-style farms that produce most of our meat. For the past few years, they've armed activists with video cameras and sent them undercover to document alleged abuses or risky practices. On Thursday, the Humane Society o... | [
"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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Cabbage Braised in Champagne | [
"This simple rendition of braised cabbage transforms the lowly vegetable into a refined and elegant accompaniment to roast turkey, goose or chicken. This side dish is versatile enough to pair with fish and works particularly well with fresh salmon. It can be prepared in less than 15 minutes and can be kept warm f... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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'Lust in Translation' Explores World of Infidelity | [
"Pamela Druckerman's book Lust in Translation examines infidelity around the world. She finds that Americans tend to take a much harder line against marital infidelity than the people of many other nations. Druckerman discusses her book with Steve Inskeep."
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"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Marines Head for Baghdad | [
"Host Bob Edwards speaks with Phillip Smucker, a reporter for the <EM>Christian Science Monitor</EM>, who is traveling north toward Baghdad with elements of the 1st Marine Division in Iraq."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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