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Finding Faults with a Hands-Off Congress | [
"Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr takes the current Congress to task for its lack of accomplishment."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Robin Wright Makes Her Feature Directorial Debut In 'Land' | [
"Robin Wright is not afraid to go to the most painful parts of the human experience. Her latest film, Land, follows a woman named Edee after the deaths of her husband and young son. Her grief pushes her away from the world and she escapes to a small, abandoned cabin on the side of a mountain in Wyoming. \"We toyed ... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Modern Music Sweep For Classical Grammys | [
"The Classical Grammys typically get sidelined at the awards telecast — no surprise. But there was something new this year, if you take a look at the list of classical winners — not the performers who won, but the music they played. In nearly all of the dozen or so classical-music categories, the Grammy-winning rec... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Teenager Honors Veterans Through Music | [
"Jay Souweine has made it his mission to recruit as many buglers as he can to play \"Taps\" in honor of veterans worldwide. He is 13 years old. An eighth-grader from Teaticket, Massachusetts, Souweine is the state coordinator for Echo Taps. It's a global effort to have \"Taps\" played simultaneously throughout th... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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Who's Bill This Time | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Impeachment TV,\" \"The Grumpiest Generation\" and \"e-NO-gi.\""
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news ... Moving on Up, Prez Charming, and Who's Big Gulping now?"
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Prescription Drug Use Increased Over The Last Decade, Study Says | [
"Americans are taking more prescription drugs than ever before. And many are taking five drugs or more a day. We examine a new report that has some surprising information about prescription drugs."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Alaska Airlines History | [
"Noah talks with Jon Proctor, editor of <EM>Airliners Magazine</EM>, about the history of Alaska Airlines."
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Washington Politics Could Be About To Enter A 'Post-Apocalyptic' Phase | [
"As if 2020 couldn't get any more politically contentious, a fight is underway over a Supreme Court vacancy — just 43 days until Election Day, and as Americans are already voting in some places during this election season. Raising the stakes even more, this is not just any seat. It's the chair formerly held by Ruth... | [
"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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The APA, Ethics and Interrogation | [
"With the American Psychological Association meeting in San Francisco, the show explores whether psychologists should play a role in coercive interrogations."
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"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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Best Fiction For Every Kind Of Summer Day | [
"In the popular imagination, summer means \"vacation\" in much the same way that fall means foliage, winter means snow, and spring means Administrative Professionals' Day. But let's not kid ourselves: There's more to summer than sun, sand and cocoa butter. Many of us, in fact, will manage to squeeze in only a few d... | [
"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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The World Cafe 20th Anniversary Concert | [
"The month-long celebration of World Cafe's 20th anniversary wrapped up with this weekend with a special live concert, direct from WXPN and the stage at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Mumford & Sons joined Dawes on stage for a rollicking collaborative set, which included the Dawes favorite \"When My Time Comes.\"... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Spanish Chefs Resist Avant Garde Movement | [
"In the eyes of many experts, Spain is now the leading country for haute cuisine, and famous Spanish chefs are making international reputations experimenting with new culinary creations. Jerome Socolovsky reports from Madrid on how some chefs are now resisting the trend and proclaiming the qualities of traditional ... | [
"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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Baghdad State Of Emergency Declared After Protesters Storm Green Zone | [
"A state of emergency was declared in Baghdad on Saturday after thousands of protesters loyal to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr tore down the walls of the highly fortified Green Zone and stormed parliament, the Associated Press reports. About a dozen people were wounded, police sources said. In addition to governmen... | [
"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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They Said That Boccherini | [
"They said that Boccherini was \"Haydn's Wife.\" He was certainly an improvement, legend has it, over Haydn's real-life spouse. We'll hear the 3rd movement from Boccherini's Symphony in E-flat, Opus 12, No.2 with Raymond Leppard conducting the New Philharmonia Orchestra. This is an excerpt from a Philips double CD ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Ariel Sharon Remembered As Man Of War And Peace | [
"As Israelis paid their respects Monday to former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon with a memorial service and funeral, one of his contemporaries on the world stage offered this view of the general and statesman who an iconic and controversial figure: \"The idea that he changed from man of war to a man of peace,\" is mi... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Rhode Island To Vote On Name Change | [
"Next week, Rhode Islanders will be voting on whether to change the name of their state. Right now, the smallest state in the union has the biggest official name. Even though you don't often hear it, that official name is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. That last word, plantations, offends some people beca... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Commerce in Security | [
"Homeland security warriors at the Pentagon and the CIA say the next terrorist attack may be prevented by investing in data-mining -- the science of finding patterns in colossal amounts of information. Companies are lining up to supply the government with the equipment to process the raw data. NPR's Larry Abramson... | [
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Foreign Policy: Assad's Final Warning | [
"Andrew J. Tabler is senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Since the beginning of the Syrian uprising, Washington has repeatedly demanded that President Bashar al-Assad desist from employing the most brutal tactics against his own people — only to see the Syrian regime use them anyway. Wit... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Cleveland Residents Confront Officials About Shooting | [
"Hundreds of people gathered in a community center last night to ask city officials why Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old African-American boy with a BB gun, was shot by a white police officer on Saturday evening. Children and adults also expressed concern about the safety of African-Americans in the city. Police said surv... | [
"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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Uganda Police Open Fire On Protesters Demanding Release Of Opposition Lawmaker | [
"In Uganda, protests are growing over the continued detention of pop singer and opposition lawmaker Bobi Wine. Security forces opened fire against demonstrators seeking Wine's release."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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What Alabama's Abortion Bill Might Mean For Roe v. Wade | [
"The country’s most restrictive abortion bill goes to the governor’s desk in Alabama. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks to NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg (@NinaTotenberg) about the path this legislation could take to the Supreme Court. This article was originally published on WBUR.o... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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'Love And Drowning' In The U.S. Virgin Islands | [
"In the new novel Land of Love and Drowning, the Virgin Islands and the ocean around them make for a magical setting. The book follows three generations of one family living through the modern history of the territory as it passes from Danish to American hands. It's also laced with magical realism: One main charact... | [
"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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Man Nearly Compacted by Trash Truck | [
"A Michigan man collecting bottles for deposit climbed into a trash container and fell asleep in the trash. By the time he woke, he'd been dumped into a garbage truck that was about to compact its load. The man called the police on his cell phone. They didn't know which truck he was in. But a cop knocked on the sid... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Excerpt: 'A Pint Of Plain' | [
"The tale of Arthur Guinness, the firm's founder, is so familiar in Ireland that some schoolchildren can probably recite it from memory. Born in Celbridge, County Kildare in 1725, where his father worked as the steward to Archbishop Price of Cashel and brewed the estate's beer, he inherited two hundred pounds sterl... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Electoral College Prepares To Ratify Joe Biden's Presidential Win | [
"On this day when Joe Biden's presidential win is expected to be ratified, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to conservative writer Jonah Goldberg about why the Electoral College is important."
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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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Commercial Actors' Strike | [
"JP Manoux (mah-NOO) is a professional commercial actor. At least he was until May 1st, that's when the Screen Actors Guild went on strike. It's a strike that continues with no end in sight. He offers his musings on the business of commercial acting and what the strike means to him and for his craft."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Jazz Artists Connick, Marsalis Mark the 'Occasion' | [
"Jazz music icons Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis share a hometown of New Orleans, an enduring friendship — and now, a new album of musical collaborations. Payal Kumar of member station KKJZ in Long Beach, Calif., reviews their new CD <em>Occasion</em>."
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Sol Seppy: Rising Out of Literal Ashes | [
"Sol Seppy is the solo project of London-based singer/songwriter and classically trained multi-instrumentalist Sophie Michalitsianos, who often collaborates and tours with Sparklehorse. A former child prodigy, Michalitsianos was in a creative rut when the studio she'd built burned to the ground, destroying all of h... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Trump's Test Highlights Importance Of Masks. Here's How To Make Safer DIY Coverings | [
"President Trump, who along with the first lady tested positive for the coronavirus, has long downplayed the importance of wearing face masks in public. At Tuesday night's presidential debate, Trump said he wears a mask \"when I think I need it,\" and then mocked his Democratic rival, former Vice President Joe Bide... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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Justice Ginsburg Expected Back On The Bench Soon After Surgery | [
"Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for a coronary blockage on Tuesday night and had a stent placed in an artery. The 81-year-old justice had felt discomfort while exercising."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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In Texas, Homeless Residents Face Obstacles To Voting | [
"Tuesday is election day in many cities across the country. But without a fixed address or voter ID, it's a challenge for many homeless people to vote."
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"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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Toledo Editor Issues Note on Altered Photos | [
"Michele Norris talks with Ron Royhab, vice president and executive editor of <em>The Toledo Blade</em>. He wrote an editor's note Sunday discussing the discovery of altered photos by a former Pulitzer Prize-nominated photographer."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Don't Worry, Honey, The Other Bees Have Your Back | [
"If you want to hang out with a bunch of bees, you'd better be prepared for a little pain. Mario Padilla, a honeybee researcher at Penn State University, can usually tell when his hives are getting agitated. But he's already been stung three times today. And he's about to get it again. \"I got stung!\" Padilla says... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Jerry Brown Ad Has Meg Whitman Sort Of Endorsing Him | [
"Democrat Jerry Brown's campaign for California governor edited some video of his Republican rival, Meg Whitman, in which she waxed nostalgic over how great California was 30 years ago. When she did that, she probably didn't realize the gift she was handing her Democratic opponent who just happened to be California... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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U.S., Afghan Offensive Targets Taliban | [
"Thousands of U.S.-led NATO forces and Afghan soldiers are engaged in a major offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Early Saturday morning, they stormed the Taliban stronghold of Marjah. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson, who is embedded with the Marines in Afghanistan."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles Under The Weight Of Its Own Garbage | [
"Outside Puerto Rico's capital, a three-story-high mountain of debris and waste sits smack in the middle of what was a suburban soccer field before Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Blue bleachers peek out from the edge of the trash pile, as a line of trucks rolls in to dump even more tree branches and moldy f... | [
"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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Oil Tankers Attacked In Gulf Of Oman, U.S. Navy Fleet Assisting | [
"Two oil tankers were attacked Thursday in the Gulf of Oman, and the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet is helping out. Tensions in the region are high."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Valley Forge Sees Battle Over Museum | [
"A new battle is under way in Valley Forge, Pa., where Gen. George Washington's soldiers endured the harsh winter of 1777-78. This fight pits the neighbors of Valley Forge National Park against developers who want to build a museum devoted on privately held land inside the park."
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"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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Seattle Seahawk Fans: Confused by Success | [
"In Pittsburgh, Steelers fans go crazy for their team. But their team's opponent in the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks, don't get the same kind of treatment from fans. Commentator John Moe explains that people in Seattle really do love the Seahawks. They are just a little confused about how to act when their team... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Candidates Just Wanna Have Fund, Best of Seven, and I Feel Fine."
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O Brothers: Drummers Brian and Brady Blade | [
"If the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, sometimes two apples will land on similar turf. Brian Blade has been Wayne Shorter's drummer for several years and leads his own project called The Fellowship Band. His older brother Brady Blade is perhaps best known for his drumming with Emmylou Harris and is an all-ar... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Dollar Hits Two-Month Low | [
"Investors expect the Federal Reserve today to slice its target for the overnight lending rate to darned near zero. If you're heading for Europe, you're looking at an exchange rate of $1.38 on the euro."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Ohio Exit-Poll Surprise: Romney Draws Low-Income, No-College Voters | [
"There's something funny happening in Ohio according to CNN's exit poll — Mitt Romney is appealing to some of the very income and education groups in Ohio that were supposed to be Rick Santorum's strength: voters with relatively low incomes and no-college experience. That could be bad news for Santorum, since Romne... | [
"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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When Treating Abnormal Breast Cells, Sometimes Less Is More | [
"When Sally O'Neill's doctor told her she had an early form of cancer in one of her breasts, she didn't agonize about what she wanted to. The 42-year-old mother of two young girls wanted a double mastectomy. \"I decided at that moment that I wanted them both taken off,\" says O'Neill, who lives in a suburb of Bosto... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'New Orleans Haus,' Bringing Louisiana Food Culture To Berlin | [
"With Mardi Gras rapidly approaching, the staff of New Orleans Haus in Kreuzberg is getting ready to celebrate in true Big Easy style: with live music and food. The restaurant staff has been perfecting their recipe for King Cake the last two months in preparation for this Friday's Mardi Gras party. The Berlin based... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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A New Genre Of Filmmaking Has Proved Invaluable In Exposing Years Of Abuse | [
"As with <em>Finding Neverland</em> and recent docs about Woody Allen and Britney Spears, <em>Surviving R. Kelly </em>played a critical role in exposing years of abuse — and producing a new must-watch genre."
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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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Top Stories: Iraq Plans Attack Against ISIS; West Coast Port Dispute | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S.: Major Offensive Planned Against ISIS In Mosul This Spring. -- At Baseball's Spring Training, Giants' Bochy Has Heart Surgery. -- U.S. West Coast Port Dispute Forces Shippers To Find Alternatives. And here are more early headlines: Another \"Polar Vortex\" Keeps Th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- ISIS Seen Profiting From Informal Money System In Spain. -- Snowfall Obliterates Records In Boston: 'Another Winter Storm?!' And here are more early headlines: Despite Pending Truce Talks, Fighting Picks Up In Eastern Ukraine. (BBC) Assad Says Iraq Gives Syria Informat... | npr | {
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Voices from the Blackout, Part 4 | [
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Chef Samin Nosrat, Plus Dan Pashman Vs. The Thanksgiving Industrial Complex | [
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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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Miami Pedestrian Walkway Collapses Onto Road, Killing At Least 4 | [
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, March 30 | [
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"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Hands Democrats A Win On Racial Gerrymandering In Virginia | [
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Your Online Avatar May Reveal More About You Than You'd Think | [
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Esperanza Spalding Takes To Facebook Live To Record New Album 'Exposure' | [
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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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Europeans On Iraqi Military Strike | [
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What Speaker Ryan's Retirement Means For GOP Efforts To Maintain House Majority | [
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'I Get Angry, Too': Lucinda Williams On Her Politically Charged New Album | [
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"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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Ugandan Gorillas Can Be Your Facebook Friends | [
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A Translator's View of the War in Iraq | [
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'The Beneficiary' Weighs The Emotional Heft Of Inheritance | [
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Internet Exiles Stores On Main Street | [
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McConnell Ad Spoofs 'Obama's Kentucky Candidate' | [
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"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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'A Dying Cub Fan's Last Request' | [
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"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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Egyptians Ready To See Mubarak Put On Trial | [
"Less than six months after he was toppled, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is scheduled to go on trial Wednesday, and a guilty verdict could bring the death penalty. Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for 30 years, is charged with multiple crimes that include corruption and ordering the killing of hundreds of protes... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Plants Talk. Plants Listen. Here's How | [
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Sierra Club Denounces Founder John Muir For Racism | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Library Interrogation | [
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Why Economists Hate Presents, And How 7th-Graders Solved The Problem | [
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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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Flood Damage In Balkans Compared To Destruction From Bosnian War | [
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"Good morning, here are some of our early stories: -- Suicide Bombing In Kabul Kills 3 NATO Troops. -- Ukraine Approves EU Pact And Temporary Self-Rule For Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Dispatch U-S Troops To Help West African Ebola Victims. (USA Today) Congress To Debate Arming, Training Mode... | npr | {
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State Of The Union Is Obama's Big Chance To Frame The Debate | [
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Ben Harper & Ellen Harper On The Folk Music Revival | [
"Ellen Harper runs the Folk Music Center in Claremont, Calif., and her son Ben Harper is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. Ellen Harper's new memoir 'Always a Song' tells her story of the '50s and '60s folk music revival and her experience raising three biracial children, mostly as a single mom. They ta... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Gumby Turns Out To Be A Stand-Up Guy | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Study Finds Drug-Resistant 'Superbugs' on Rise | [
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She's A Man-Eater, And That's OK With Male Orb-Weaving Spiders | [
"Male orb-weaving spiders get devoured by the females they mate with, but a newly published study shows that at least the poor guys get to choose the lovely lady who will cannibalize them. Usually in nature, it's the females who survey the males and make their selection. But when biologist Eric Yip was working at B... | [
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Big Thief: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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'Margaret Garner' from Opera Carolina | [
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Reports: Albert Pujols Has Signed To Play For The Angels | [
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"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Fred And Ginger Cheered Us Up During The Depression. Might They Do It Again? | [
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With Premiere Week Upon Us, We Want To Ask Why | [
"Andrew Wallenstein is an editor at Variety. This is a big, big week for broadcast TV — 44 returning series are having their season premieres, and 14 new shows will launch in the span of seven days. But does running premiere week that way still make sense for the TV business? Or does it just create a traffic jam on... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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U.S. Attorney Found Murdered in Pennsylvania | [
"An assistant U.S. Attorney who had been prosecuting a Baltimore rap artist on heroin distribution charges was found dead Thursday in Pennsylvania. Jonathan Luna did not appear Thursday for the trial of rapper Deon Smith and an associate, prompting an FBI search that located his body. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor."
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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'She Got Game' on the U.S. Tennis Open | [
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Giving A Kidney, Gaining A Lifelong Friend | [
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Arrest of November 17th Terrorist Group | [
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The Challenges Of Child Care: Emotional Decisions And A Constant Juggling Act | [
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NPR's 'Jazz Profiles' | [
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Rubio, Ryan, Portman, Christie: Who Will Be VP? | [
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Searchers Retrieve Six Bodies From Indonesian Waters | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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President Obama Visits Phoenix Hospital At Center Of VA Crisis | [
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Top Stories: Violent Philippine Protest; Baggage Fee Refunds | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Crisis: Pro-Russia Gunmen Seize Offices In Crimea. -- Once Again, North Korea Fires Missiles To Send Message. -- First Look: FDA's Nutrition Label Gets A Makeover. And here are more early headlines: More Rain, Snow Headed For Parched California. (AccuWeather) Ca... | npr | {
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Campaign Contributions | [
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The 40-Year-Old Photo That Gives Us A Reason To Smile | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Willie Nelson's Guide to Happiness | [
"Country music singer and songwriter Willie Nelson has written a new book, <em>The Tao of Willie: A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart</em>. Nelson has been performing for over 50 years. He's recorded 250 albums and appeared in 25 films. He's also the author of a number of books, including the best-sellers <em>Wi... | [
"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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This Art Show Doesn't Have Banksy's Blessings — His Fans Don't Seem To Mind | [
"The artist Banksy does not approve of a current exhibition of his work — but that hasn't deterred his fans from flocking to it. The unauthorized show, running in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach — the city's annual high-profile art market — features 80 of Banksy's works and is one of the fair's hottest ticke... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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#1329 - The Latin Alternative Music Conference | [
"Latino USA returns to the Latin Alternative Music conference, a showcase of the latest and greatest tunes from across Latin America. Guest host Nadia Reiman digs through the best new music and talks to artists both old and new about what advice they could use, what advice they can give, and why Chile is going thro... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Recruiting in the Classroom | [
"Maria Hinojosa talks with army recruiters about the finer points of Army life and recruitment. And then, producer Julia Alsop talks with counter-recruiters."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Back From The Dead: A Cat Returns Home 5 Days After His Burial | [
"We wrote about dogs today and so, in the interest of bipartisanship, this story is about cats – one cat in particular: Bart. Bart's owner, Ellis Hutson, 52, of Tampa, Fla., said he found the 1 1/2-year-old feline last week in the middle of the street. The cat was lifeless and lying in a pool of blood after apparen... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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Thomas Friedman on Syria's Role in the Mideast Conflict | [
"New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman just returned from a trip to Israel, Jordan and Syria. He talks with us about the war between Israel and Hezbollah, and where Syria fits in. \"Syria is really at the center of so much of what's going on right now,\" Friedman says. Friedman's most recent book is The World Is... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Final Four Frenzy And Baseball's Opening Weekend | [
"The last four teams standing in men's and women's college basketball vie for the NCAA championship games this weekend. Also, baseball opens Sunday. Each team still needs to play 162 games, but what teams/players should you keep an eye on in these early days? NPR's Scott Simon talks with NPR Sports correspondent To... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Video: 'Giants' Fans Flood City for Tickertape Parade | [
"If you listened to the show this morning, you heard me talk how BPP video producer Win Rosenfeld and I ventured down to lower Manhattan yesterday to try to catch a glimpse of the tickertape parade honoring the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory. Turns out there's no tickertape. The city handed out bags of shredde... | [
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W.Va. Judges Asked to Recuse in Massey Coal Case | [
"The plot of John Grisham's latest novel has already come to life, he says, in West Virginia. Three of the five state Supreme Court justices have been asked to recuse themselves from rehearing a case in March involving one of the biggest businessmen in the state, Don Blankenship of Massey Coal. Two of the justices... | [
"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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No Fillies In The Field, But It's 'Year Of The Women' At The Kentucky Derby | [
"With just the sixth female jockey ever and two female trainers, Saturday's 137th running of the Kentucky Derby is taking on something of a \"year of the women\" theme even though there are no fillies running. But as Jennie Rees of the Louisville Courier-Journal told All Things Considered host Melissa Block today, ... | [
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