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My First (Real) Kate Spade Bag | [
"I do not own a black nylon Kate Spade box bag. I own a knockoff: A black nylon Kate Spate box bag, purchased at an outdoor stand on Canal Street in the mid-'90s. But I have handled many examples of the real thing, and here are some facts that might not be instantly recognizable about that purse — the \"Sam.\" 1. T... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Life Kit Episodes That Will Bring You Closer To Financial Independence | [
"This story is adapted from Life Kit's weekly newsletter, which arrives in inboxes each Friday. Subscribe here. From signing up for the right credit card to paying off debt to navigating a financial crisis — managing money is a lot easier with a little know-how. Here are seven of our favorite Life Kit episodes on ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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From The Finish Line To The Gender Line | [
"Brenda R. Weber is an assistant professor in gender studies at Indiana University and the author of Makeover TV: Selfhood, Citizenship, and Celebrity. When South African runner Caster Semenya won the gold medal in the women's 800-meter race in Berlin last August, she set the world on fire. Not only had Semenya's ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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The Little Pleasures | [
"It's all about the attitude. Sometimes in the chemo waiting room — not a happy place at the best of times — I can tell who's given up. You can see it in their faces, in their body language, even in their skin color. I don't blame them. God knows there have been days where I've felt like that. But I think that if y... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Political Payoffs Are A Centuries-Old Tradition | [
"Think the litany of congressional malfeasance is a new invention? Think again. Bob Ney and William Jefferson are just modern manifestations of centuries-old tradition, says political columnist Walter Shapiro. He tells host Guy Raz about how payoffs were a way of life, even for Washington icons like Daniel Webster.... | [
"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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Eels: A World Of Futile Yearning | [
"Before he began recording under the name Eels, Mark Oliver Everett released a pair of wryly dark solo albums under the name E. The title of E's first nationally released single, from 1992, summed up a worldview that's propelled him through the long and fascinating career that followed: \"Hello Cruel World.\" That ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Listeners Ask About The U.S. Relationship With North And South Korea | [
"David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of U.S.-North Korea relations."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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As Emojis Spread Beyond Texts, Many Remain [Confounded Face] [Interrobang] | [
"The increasingly abundant use of emojis across cultures and age groups — and the similar meanings we assign them — suggest we're entering an era of hybrid communication, as we treat pictures like a real language. You can now hashtag them in Instagram — so long as it's not the eggplant. As a spinoff to this year's ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Music journalist and film maker Robert Gordon | [
"He's written a new biography of blues legend Muddy Waters who is credited with inventing electric blues and creating the template for the rock and roll band. The book is <EM>Can't Be Statisfied: The Life and Times of Muddy Waters.</EM> (Little, Brown). Gordon also produced and directed an accompanying documentary ... | [
"Jesse talks with singer-songwriter, Neko Case and to bandleader and record label founder, Herb Alpert."
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6 Young Women Went To The U.N. With A Bill Of Rights For Girls | [
"Six young women went to the U.N. yesterday to present a document that has no precedent: a Global Girls' Bill of Rights. To those who might ask why such a bill of rights is needed, Kanchan Amatya, one of the six, has an answer. She's 22, a Nepalese activist who created a nonprofit in Nepal to support young women fa... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Teen Baritone Gets a Handle on Handel | [
"Sixteen-year-old Baritone Thomas Shivone's precarious musical beginnings disprove the idea that great musicians show talent early. \"I was definitely not a natural when I first started out,\" admits Shivone. \"For one thing I couldn't count. Also, I was pretty much tone deaf.\" But Shivone persevered, cultivating ... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Jury Holds Inquest into DeLay's PAC | [
"A Texas grand jury investigates U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's political action committee. They're considering whether corporate contributions to the PAC were spent illegally on political campaigns in Texas -- races that gave Republicans a majority in the state and solidified support for DeLay, the House majority leader. N... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tax Aversion, Maxwell Stupid, A Wetirement."
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History of U.S. Marriage: Miscegenation Laws | [
"The national debate on gay marriage -- centered in places as unconnected as New York state, San Franscisco, Oregon, Georgie, New Jersey and Seattle -- is by turns civil and rancorous. The status of an institution often seen as being woven into the national fabric is now up for discussion. In a two-part examination... | [
"Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati"
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Fewer Jobs, Persistent Racial Disparity | [
"Scott Simon talks with New School Economics Professor Darrick Hamilton about the long-standing racial disparities in the unemployment figures."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Snapchat IPO Winners Include Co-Founders And California High School | [
"There were some big winners from Snapchat’s initial public offering (IPO) yesterday. Shares in the company closed 44 percent above their listing price, making the company’s two co-founders worth more than $5 billion each. The stock’s rise also paid off for a high school in California that made mi... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Pentagon Says Transgender Troops Can Now Serve Openly | [
"U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter says the military is lifting a ban on transgender service members. \"Effective immediately, transgender Americans may serve openly, and they can no longer be discharged or otherwise separated from the military just for being transgender,\" he told reporters today at the Pentago... | [
"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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Wynton Marsalis On JazzSet | [
"The energy in the room is palpable, as Wynton Marsalis launches into \"Dipper Mouth Blues,\" a tune named for King Oliver's trumpet player, Louis Armstrong. \"New Orleans Bump\" features the whimsical clarinet of Victor Goines. Drummer Ali Jackson takes the spotlight in Jelly Roll Morton's \"Froggie Moore.\" Alto ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Google's Voice Is Silent In Some Rural Areas | [
"When Google rolled out its new Google Voice phone service earlier this year, company engineers noticed something astonishing. \"There were a very small number of exchanges primarily in rural areas where there were an inordinately high number of calls,\" says Rick Whitt, Google's Washington-based counsel for teleco... | [
"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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Lykke Li's Two New Songs Dance At The Edges Of Pop Music | [
"Lykke Li has always found her own path through pop music. She is and isn't a part of that landscape, instead dancing along its edges where the grass grows wild. There was her whimsical, indie-electro debut from a decade ago, Youth Novel, the wide-ranging but altogether rollicking Wounded Rhymes, and 2014's I Never... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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With Biden Team Focused On Other Crises, Experts Say Drug Epidemic Is Exploding | [
"In the weeks after winning the November election, Joe Biden began naming officials to tackle the vortex of crises his administration would face on day one. There was a team for the coronavirus, a team for climate change, a team for racial justice and a team for the stricken economy. But despite a soaring death rat... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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China Shutters Two Battery Factories, After Children Are Lead Poisoned | [
"China shut down two battery factories in the eastern province of Anhui. The country's official news agency Xinhua said 24 children who live near the factories have been hospitalized with suspected lead poisoning; at least 200 other children were found to have high lead levels. NPR's Louisa Lim reports that this is... | [
"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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Sparklehorse Singer Mark Linkous Remembered | [
"Mark Linkous, founder of the acclaimed alternative rock band Sparklehorse, has died. The singer and multi-instrumentalist took his own life Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn. He was 47. Linkous was the creative force behind Sparklehorse, his recording moniker and band. He wrote all the songs, played almost all of the i... | [
"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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Cooking Tips and Tricks | [
"On today's Food for Thought, Seattle Times restaurant critic Nancy Leson and Dick Stein share some favorite cooking tips and tricks."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Senate To Vote On Criminal Justice Bill After Push From Boosters, White House | [
"Bowing to pressure from the White House and activist groups, the Senate will schedule a vote on legislation that would reduce sentences for certain drug offenders and support programs that prepare prisoners for life after incarceration. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would move ahead with consider... | [
"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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NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs Open Tonight | [
"Yes, the NBA finals are well underway, and yes it's mid-June, but tonight marks Game 1 of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup championship. A strike-shortened season pushed the finals later into the spring than usual. The Chicago Blackhawks, who just knocked off defending champion Los Angeles Kings, will face... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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As 'Ray Donovan,' Liev Schreiber Cleans Up Hollywood's Messes | [
"In the new Showtime series Ray Donovan, Liev Schreiber stars in the title role as a man who knows how to handle a crisis. It's Donovan's job to clean up the messes of Hollywood's rich and powerful while trying to keep his own personal problems under wraps. A TV series is something of a new turn for Schreiber, who... | [
"Stories: 1) Timothy Olyphant: Laying Down 'Justified' Laws 2) Walton Goggins: Playing Bad Boy Boyd On 'Justified' 3) An 'Iron Lady' Fully Inhabited By Meryl Streep"
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Investigators Look Into What Caused Ethiopian Airlines Flight To Crash | [
"The jet crashed shortly after takeoff Sunday killing all 157 people on board. It's the second deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 jet in five months — raising questions about the plane's safety."
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"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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This Week In Data Collection News, And The Privacy Paradox | [
"No information is private online — the phrase is hardly news to anybody who actively uses the Web for work, play and in between. Here's a CNN headline dating back to 2013 that minces no words: \"Online privacy is dead.\" That particular CNN article focused on the revelations about the scope of Web data available t... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Amid Brexit Chaos, Theresa May's Government Survives Confidence Vote | [
"Updated at 3:40 p.m. ET British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, a day after the stinging defeat there of her Brexit deal with the European Union. In the vote, 325 lawmakers said they had confidence in May's government, while 306 voted that they did no... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Myanmar, Pope Calls For Unity And Tolerance, But Doesn't Mention Rohingya. -- Kenya's President Sworn-In For Second Term As Police Quell Unrest. -- Former Top Chinese General Commits Suicide As Corruption Probe Looms. -- What The Upheaval At A Federal Consumer Watchd... | npr | {
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Artist Told To Remove Mural Dedicated To Chief's 2020 Super Bowl Win | [
"An artist spent 60 hours painting a mural on the side of his house to celebrate the NFL team's victory. The urban planning department in Kansas City, Kan., told him to remove it by month's end."
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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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Director Guillermo Del Toro Says 'Shape Of Water' Centers On 'Love Beyond Words' | [
"\"I wanted to make a completely honest, heart-on-sleeve, non-ironic melodrama,\" del Toro says. Set in 1962, his new film features a fairy tale romance between a creature and a mute woman."
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Hair Growth Advances | [
"NPR's David Baron reports that according to an article in today's issue of the journal <EM>Nature</EM> scientists have figured out a way to grow hair on a human without the use of drugs. Researchers say transplanting scalp cells to make hair grow could one day be a solution for balding men."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Powell: Warrants Would Have Prevented Spying Uproar | [
"In an interview with ABC's <EM>This Week</EM>, former Secretary of State Colin Powell revealed that he does not object to President Bush authorizing a domestic spying program but that he believes the controversy could have been avoided by obtaining court warrants."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Remembering Garry Marshall | [
"Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti looks back at the career of the beloved producer, director and actor Garry Marshall, who died on Tuesday. “He had this ability to sort of combine really funny comedy with really heart-felt emotional moments, and that was the one thing, the one thread that I think kind o... | [
"Stories: 1) Hank Williams' Family Legacy on Display 2) Remembering Wayne Conner"
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Pedro The Lion's Homecoming, 15 Years In The Making | [
"David Bazan has been releasing solo records steadily for the past decade, but Phoenix marks his first album returning as Pedro the Lion in 15 years. The record was inspired by Phoenix, Ariz., where Bazan lived until he was 12 years old. Phoenix is also the place where he says he first \"got into debt\" with himsel... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Commentary: When Your Neighbor's a Champ | [
"Commentator Charlie Barnett recalls when boxing champion Larry Holmes moved into his mother's neighborhood. The welcoming party that followed included a gracious pugilist and a forlorn bundt cake."
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Swede Fest Attracts Hollywood Blockbuster Remakes | [
"There's a community of people who celebrate the films they love by attempting to recreate them using low-budget costumes, sets and special effects. The process, introduced in the movie <em>Be Kind Rewind</em>, is called sweding. Twice a year, these folks come together in Fresno, Calif., to showcase their work."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Too Sweet, Or Too Shrill? The Double Bind For Women | [
"Fewer than 1 in 5 members of Congress are women. At Fortune 500 companies, fewer than 1 in 20 CEOs are women. And if you look at all the presidents of the United States through Barack Obama, what are the odds of having 44 presidents who are all men? If men and women had an equal shot at the White House, the odds o... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Rep. McClintock, R-Sacramento? | [
"A little political intrigue for the end of the week, as a newspaper report suggests California¿s most recognizable conservative lawmaker may be considering a run for Congress from Sacramento.\nWashington, D.C. based Roll Call reports today that state Sen. Tom McClintock (R-Thousand Oaks) may run for the U.S. House... | [
"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Scholar: It's Time For The Post-Automotive Era | [
"There is an elevated train that rings downtown Detroit. It's called the People Mover and it gives passengers a spectacular view of the early century skyscrapers that make up much of Detroit's skyline. Many of those buildings are empty now, signs that this is a deeply troubled city. Michigan has the country's h... | [
"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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EpiPen Manufacturer Says It Will Help With Out-Of-Pocket Costs | [
"Editor's note: Updated at 9:20 am ET to include Mylan's announcement that it will reimburse consumers for some of their out-of-pocket costs. EpiPens are in your friend's purse and your kid's backpack. The school nurse has a few, as does Grandma. The medicine inside — epinephrine — has been around forever, and the ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says. -- After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers. And here are more early headlines: U.N. Envoy for Syria Urges Intervention To Save Ceasefire. (New York Times) New... | npr | {
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It's The Most Cliché-ful Time Of The Year | [
"The handwriting is on the wall. There's a perfect storm bearing down on us. We need all hands on deck or we'll soon be in over our heads. If we don't redouble our efforts, in quicker than a New York minute we'll be swept out to sea by a tsunami of clichés. It's an uphill battle. We're under attack from three sides... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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'Cuba Is Right There for Me' | [
"For many who fled Castro's Cuba -- even those who were small children at the time -- the island nation still holds powerful memories decades later. One woman now living in Lexington, Mass., finds her thoughts turning often to a doll she left behind."
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"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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'Kissing Bug' Tells A Personal Story About Race, Sexuality And A Deadly Insect | [
"When Daisy Hernández was 5, her aunt in Colombia came down with a mysterious illness that caused her large intestine to swell. Hernández details her aunt's story — and her own — in a new memoir."
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"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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Readers Ask: How Do I Get My E-Book Signed? | [
"Authors are finding solutions to this new problem. This week, Robert Kiyosaki of the <em>Rich Dad, Poor Dad</em> series is holding a digital book signing event. During a live chat on Facebook with the author, you can order an e-book and have it e-signed and e-delivered to your e-reader."
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"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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Football Star's On Trial | [
"NPR's Tom Goldman reports that former University of Miami football star Ray Lewis goes on trial for murder today in Atlanta. The Baltimore Ravens linebacker, who is from Lakeland, is charged in the slayings of two men outside a bar in suburban Atlanta January 31st just a few hours after the Super Bowl."
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1A Across America: The Second Democratic Debates | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Soviet born journalist MASHA GESSEN (GUESS-N) has just edited a new collection of post-Soviet ... | [
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'The Learning': Social Costs Of Teaching Abroad | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Politics Podcast: Trump University And Money To Vets Make It A Rough Week For Trump | [
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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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White House Announcement | [
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What We're Reading, Feb. 9 - 15, 2010 | [
"Three novels of past and present: Lynn Neary reviews the \"perfect\" novel for our down economy — written before the banks failed. Steve Inskeep reads a tale of political infighting resonant of today, but that follows events in Cicero's Rome. And Alan Cheuse celebrates The Lost Books of the Odyssey, a novel both t... | [
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Violence Escalates Between Israelis, Palestinians | [
"The Israeli military unleashed a wave of heavy airstrikes in Gaza early Monday. Host Robin Young gets the latest with CNN international diplomatic editor Nic Robertson, who is in Israel. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Did Giacomo Puccini Ever | [
"Did Giacomo Puccini ever compose a sequel to his hit opera \"La Boheme\"? Our critic Barrymore Laurence Scherer thinks so. It's called \"La Rondine\" (ROHN-dee-nay). He reviews a new recording of the little-known opera featuring the young husband-and-wife team, tenor Roberto Alagna (ah-LAHN-yah) and soprano Angela... | [
"I'll smell you with my hand; Snakes on a Vein; The Drinking Mr. Ed."
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Blues Musicians Obit | [
"<EM>All Things Considered</EM> host Noah Adams talks with Worth Long, a music historian in Atlanta, Georgia. Long has worked on acquiring an oral history of the Delta Blues in the region. They talk about the lives of \"Sonny Boy\" Nelson, AKA Eugene Powell, who was 89 and one of the last living Delta blues stylist... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Retired Gen. John Allen Weighs In On Campaign With Hillary Clinton Endorsement | [
"This past week at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, NPR's Rachel Martin spoke with retired Marine Corps General John Allen, who offered his passionate support of Hillary Clinton."
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Poll: Tension in American Muslim Communities | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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As Hurricane Earl Nears, East Coast Prepares | [
"Officials in several East Coast states issued warnings and watches Wednesday due to Hurricane Earl, now churning northward in the Atlantic Ocean. Precautions included evacuation orders for residents and visitors in parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Dare County, NC officials issued a bulletin calling for evacu... | [
"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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Arizona Needs To Better Incorporate Spanish Into Its Vaccination Plan, Activists Say | [
"Vaccination rates for white people are nearly double those for Latino residents in Arizona. Activists say the state has been slow to incorporate Spanish into its vaccination campaign."
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Three Dark Tales That Serve Up Twisted Delights | [
"When I was 8, my mother found the sketchbook where I'd been keeping notes on the daily decomposition of a dead dog at the end of our street. In the middle of summer. In Australia! I had drawn all the maggots with fangs and sunglasses. Since then, I've discovered there are two kinds of people in the world: Som... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Study: Fat People Burden Earth's Resources | [
"Linda Wertheimer talks to Dr. Ian Roberts, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Roberts led the research on a new study on global obesity. It shows that weight, not just population size, should be taken into account when planning how to deal with increasing pressure on resources."
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Volunteer Firefighters | [
"From WPSU in State College, Pennsylvania, Cindi Deutschman reports it's getting harder to recruit volunteer firefighters. Volunteers make up the majority of firefighters nationwide. But the time commitment and training involved are combining to make the unpaid work less popular to people that hold full-time jobs a... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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What The Yom Kippur Fast Means To A Ugandan Jew | [
"The idea of giving up food for 25 hours for the Yom Kippur fast can seem daunting. But for Shadrach Mugoya Levi, it's not so unusual. In his impoverished village of Magada, Uganda, there are many days when there's not enough food to eat. \"On Yom Kippur I am asking God to pardon me,\" Levi says of the holiest day ... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'The Mirror & The Light' Is A Triumphant End To A Spellbinding Story | [
"At the start of The Mirror & The Light, Thomas Cromwell is a man very much at home. He's spent two books laying foundations both metaphorical and literal, and as his star rises under King Henry VIII, his London house — Austin Friars, close to the Thames — expands practically to a castle keep. As if to spite the la... | [
"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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Family Doctors Sign Educational Deal With Coca-Cola | [
"When health questions crop up, the first resource for answers is often the family doctor. But if eating right is on your mind, how would you feel if the doctor's professional society is taking money from the soft-drink industry? The American Academy of Family Physicians just inked a controversial deal with Coca-Co... | [
"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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Even with Cancer, Life Marches On | [
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Happiness, Hope Inspire Miami Pop Artist | [
"There is no artist who is better known or more popular in Miami than Romero Britto. His huge, cartoon-like drawings tower over shopping mall entrances and grin happily from billboards. One even clambers up the side of a downtown condo building. Britto is a Brazilian-born artist whose simple drawings of children, b... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Top Stories: Florida College Shooting; Director Mike Nichols Dies | [
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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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'Bishop Of Bling' Gets The Boot | [
"The more than $40 million he allowed to be spent on renovations at his residence and allegations that he lied about some of his other lavish spending have now officially cost the \"bishop of bling\" his job. The Vatican announced Wednesday that it has accepted the resignation of Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, who h... | [
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Watch WebsterX Get The Crowd Jumping On 'Until I' | [
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"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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Myanmar's Junta Leader to Meet Aun San Suu Kyi | [
"The head of Myanmar's military junta told a U.N. envoy this week that he will meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state-run media reported Thursday, just days after a bloody crackdown on anti-government dissent. According to the report, the meeting with Senior Gen. Than Shwe would be held with \"certain ... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Republicans Tap Drama Muses For Creative Berwick Criticism | [
"Folks around here are still chuckling at the latest satire to flow from the quills of Republican congressional staffers. In case you missed it, a clever, imaginary transcript of Medicare chief Dr. Donald Berwick's confirmation hearing -- a congressional showdown that never happened -- was circulated by Republi... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Officials In Saddle River, N.J., May Crack Down On Barking Dogs | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Rock History Lesson: The Midniters | [
"Rock historian Ed Ward tells us about the East LA band from the '60s, The Midniters."
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Growing Power Outages Pose Grave Threat To People Who Need Medical Equipment To Live | [
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Colombia To Begin Peace Talks With Country's 2nd Largest Rebel Group ELN | [
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Foreign Policy: Mubarak Plays The Blame Game | [
"Peter Bouckaert is emergencies director at Human Rights Watch. A week into the demonstrations in Egypt, Hosni Mubarak's once unshakeable power structure was in full panic mode. What was once unimaginable had become reality: Egyptians seemed on the verge of overthrowing their government. Last week, hundreds of thou... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Journalist ADAM HOCHSCHILD is the author of "King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, a... | [
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"Historian Niall Ferguson: War in the 20th Century -- Michael Krasny discusses war in the 20th Century with historian Niall Ferguson. His books include \"The Pity of War,\" \"Colossus: The Rise and Fall of the American Empire,\" and, most recently, \"The War of the World: Twentieth-Century Conflict and the Decline ... | npr | {
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David Crisp To Be Sentenced In Massive Mortgage Fraud Case | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Gary Silverman of the <em>Financial Times</em> about a real estate fraud scheme that helped make Bakersfield, Calif., one of the home foreclosure capitals of the country."
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Gangs in Rural Areas | [
"Susan Kaplan of member station WFCR reports on the problem of gangs in rural areas. Gangs call these areas \"virgin territory,\" and move in gradually, hoping to control the drug activities there, and recruit new members. Local law enforcement often doesn't distinguish between gang activity and crime...and some pa... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Throughout His Life, Mandela Was An Effective Communicator | [
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Professional Golfer Paul Goydos Shoots A Rare 59 At The John Deere Classic | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Taliban Attack Afghan Parliament In Kabul. -- Body Of Former White House Chef Found In New Mexico. And here are more early headlines: Thousands Join Hands On Charleston Bridge For 9 Killed In Church. (Washington Post) Greece Offers Last Minute Proposals To Avoid Default... | npr | {
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Panel Urges Lung Cancer Screening For Millions Of Americans | [
"A federal task force is planning to recommend that millions of smokers and former smokers get a CT scan annually to look for early signs of lung cancer. The 16-member US Preventive Services Task Force gives that lung cancer screening test a grade of B, which puts it on the same level as mammography for women betwe... | [
"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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In Alaskan Cemetery, Native And Orthodox Rites Mix | [
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"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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Deadly China Quake Felt Hundreds of Miles Away | [
"The death toll is expected to rise following an earthquake Monday that struck Southwest China. The state news agency says more than 100 people have been killed. The U.S. Geological Survey registered the quake's magnitude at 7.8. Buildings shook as far away as Bangkok, Thailand, and Hanoi, Vietnam. Co-host Steve I... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Letters: Katrina, M1 Interview | [
"Steve Inskeep reads from listeners' letters. This week, letter writers responded to stories about recovering from Hurricane Katrina, and a controversial rap performer."
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Medina Spirit To Run In Preakness Stakes Despite Failed Test | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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First Listen: Black Dub, 'Black Dub' | [
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"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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U.N.'s Syria Envoy To Meet With Foreign Ministers Of Turkey, Iran, Russia | [
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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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Encrypted Messaging And The Line Between Security And Privacy | [
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Economic Package Stimulates Quests For Change | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Gary Clark Jr.: 'Music Is Medicine To Me' | [
"Gary Clark Jr., the blues-guitar wunderkind from Austin, Texas, who grew up into a solo star, titled his latest LP The Story of Sonny Boy Slim in a nod to his own nickname and whirlwind ascent. But there's a song on the album whose name might better represent its overall tone: \"The Healing.\" \"Music is medicine ... | [
"Stories: 1) Johnny Cash: A Ghost Rider, Still Stirring Souls 2) 'American' Remembered: Rick Rubin On Johnny Cash 3) Behind Bars, Lessons In Life, Death And Freedom"
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In E. Ukraine, Support Solid for Pro-Russia Candidate | [
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"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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'Singin' in the Rain' Co-Writer Betty Comden Dies | [
"One of musical theater's most famous lyricists and writers has died. Betty Comden, with her writing partner Adolph Green, wrote \"Singin' in the Rain,\" \"On the Town,\" \"Peter Pan\" and \"Will Roger's Follies,\" to name just a few. Her career spanned six decades. Michele Norris has a remembrance."
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"Stories: 1) Susan Loesser: My Father, 'A Most Remarkable Fella' 2) A 'Most Happy' Discovery: Loesser's Demo Tapes 3) Jo Sullivan Loesser On Her 'Guy', Frank Loesser 4) Horton Foote, Scripting Across The Decades 5) From Page To Screen, 'Watchmen' Arrives DOA"
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Following Harold Camping, Facing A Failed Prediction | [
"On Sunday morning, when Harold Camping awoke to clocks ticking, clouds moving, a world still existing, his response was one of bewilderment. At least, that's what he told photographer Brandon Tauszik. The Oakland-based photographer has been shadowing Camping and his congregation for the past few weeks, before... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Crashing Through: Learning to See Again | [
"I like to think I've accomplished things in my life... met people, visited places, challenged myself. But, I've got nothing on Mike May. He set a world speed record in skiing, climbed a 175-foot tower, worked for the CIA, is a respected and successful entrepreneur... oh yeah, and he's blind. When he was 3-years ol... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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U.N. Ambassador Rice: 'Engagement' And U.S. Goals | [
"There are plenty of issues facing the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations: two wars; a disputed election in Iran; a preliminary election in Afghanistan; the possibility of a nuclear Iran; and the reality of a nuclear North Korea. But, Susan Rice says, that's what the U.N. is for to resolve complicated internati... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Murmurings' Of A Deal On Taxes And Deficit Reduction. -- Penn State Scandal: Key Witness Says He Did Talk With University Police. -- Zuccotti Park 'Unoccupied And Quiet' As Day Begins. Other news making headlines: Read More -- \"Solyndra: Energy Dept. Pushed Firm To Keep L... | npr | {
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Britney Spears' Lawyer, Samuel Ingham III, Requests To Resign | [
"Samuel Ingham III, the court-appointed lawyer who's represented Britney Spears in her conservatorship, has requested to resign from that role, according to papers filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court today. Ingham has represented Spears since the beginning of her conservatorship, in 2008. But in her first pu... | [
"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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Cultivating A $37 Tomato | [
"A novice tomato grower, I bit earlier this week into the first of what promised to be a juicy crop of tomatoes. I was surprised to discover it wasn't that tasty. Kind of bland actually. Like something I could buy for maybe a dollar at my local grocery store. Then I started thinking about how much this tomato had c... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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