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Watch Margo Price Sing From A Balcony At NPR Music's 10th Anniversary Concert | [
"Margo Price sings classic country songs that manage to enchant, even as they disillusion. Her steadfast voice and songwriting conjure a powerful sense of nostalgia — she emerged in 2016 with Midwest Farmer's Daughter, an album that didn't so much callback to '70s country as it did flawlessly reanimate it. But if h... | [
"A listing of upcoming concerts webcast live and archived on NPR Music. 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. Get updates in real time with the All Songs Considered Twitter feed. April 24 (Saturday, 9:30 p.... | npr | {
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Fighting Fails to Sink Israeli Economy, So Far | [
"Weeks of fighting have taken a heavy toll on certain sectors of the Israeli economy. But growth is still expected to be a healthy five percent this year, and the stock market is only down slightly. But if it drags on, economists say consumer confidence and foreign investment could both suffer."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Saint-Saens for cello | [
"The young cellist Thomas Carroll joins the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in Texas to play the Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 33, by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)."
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"From a February 9th concert in Los Alamos, New Mexico, cellist Anner Bylsma (AH-ner BILS-mah) and pianist Malcolm Bilson perform the Sonata in C for Cello and Continuo by Luigi Boccherini. (Paul Blakemore Audio, Santa Fe)"
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Senate Race Delivers A Surprise Jolt To Conservative South Dakota | [
"An unlikely place has become the scene of an unexpectedly close U.S. Senate race this year: South Dakota. It's complicating all efforts to predict which party will emerge from the midterm elections with control over the chamber. South Dakota is a conservative state where the conservative Republican was expected to... | [
"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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U.S. Increasingly Seeks U.N. Help | [
"The relationship between the Bush administration and the United Nations is very different from what it was before the Iraq War. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says the U.S. is increasingly turning to the U.N. to handle problems around the world, a big change from a few years ago."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Lyme Disease Is On The Rise Again. Here's How To Prevent It | [
"Lyme disease was once unheard of in western Pennsylvania, where Barbara Thorne, now an entomologist at the University of Maryland, spent time as a kid. Thorne knew that if black-legged ticks are infected with bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, they can transmit Lyme to people and, that if untreated, symptoms ca... | [
"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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How Genuine Is Russia's Ceasefire? | [
"NATO leaders gathered in Wales this week to address the crisis in Ukraine and the threat posed by the Islamic State. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder."
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"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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Ugandan Gay Activist: President Will Have No Problem Putting Me In Jail | [
"Uganda's president signed a law imposing harsh penalties for homosexuality. Host Michel Martin gets reaction to the law from Ugandan gay activist Frank Mugisha."
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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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Former U.S. Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Discusses Current Situation And Yemen | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Robert Jordan, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the briefing to senators and how they are being urged to continue support for the war in Yemen."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Perspectives Special: Immigration | [
"Perspectives Special: Immigration — Perspectives editor Mark Trautwein hosts a special half-hour presentation of stories from immigrant youth about what they went through to get to the United States and what it's been like to deal with a new culture and a new life since arriving."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Apple Relents, And 'Ulysses Seen' Is Seen After All | [
"Almost 90 years since the publication of James Joyce's Ulysses, the novel is still pushing the limits of the publishing business. When the makers of the Web comic book adaptation Ulysses Seen submitted their work to Apple for sale as an iPad application, the company required them to remove images containing nudit... | [
"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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After Mueller Report, What Are The Next Steps For Lawmakers? | [
"Republicans and Democrats remain as divided as ever over the information revealed in the redacted Mueller report. But the ball is now in House Democrats' court."
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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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Tall Building Competition | [
"-- [E-2] N-P-R's Cheryl Corley reports that the Council on Tall Buildings announced that despite competition from Malaysia and New York, Chicago's Sears Tower is the world's tallest building in two out of four categories."
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U.S. Must Battle Allies Over N. Korea Regime | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says a \"coalition of the unwilling\" is making it difficult for the United States to put real pressure on North Korea. He says South Korea, China and Russia don't want to see the regime in North Korea fall any time soon."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Controversy over Internet Pharmacies in Canada | [
"Thousands of Americans now buy their prescription medications through Canadian-based Internet pharmacies. The Bush administration and the U.S.-based pharmaceutical industry have opposed such sales -- and the Internet pharmacies are also controversial north of the border, too. Allan Coukell reports."
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Editor Tom Kuntz and reporter Phil Kuntz | [
"Editor Tom Kuntz and reporter Phil Kuntz. Their book, The Sinatra Files: The Life of an American Icon Under Government Surveillance (Times Books, paperback) excerpts and analyzes portions of the FBIs massive file on Frank Sinatra. The file is 1,275 pages long and was begun in the mid 1940s and lasted until 1972. T... | [
"Judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis introduces himself."
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Cathay Pacific & SARS | [
"The Hong Kong economy could lose more than $5 billion dollars as a result of the SARS epidemic. One of the companies hardest hit is Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific, which has cut flights by nearly half. NPR's Joe Palca reports from Hong Kong."
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California Health Care Workers Overwhelmed Amid COVID-19 Surge | [
"Another holiday surge of COVID-19 patients is overwhelming California hospitals. Healthcare workers are not only exhausted but also feeling betrayed and angry."
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"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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Funeral Director Reflects On Life Full Of 'Sad, Good' Times | [
"As a little boy, Isaiah Owens felt a strong calling to bury the dead. First, he buried a matchstick, and then his neighbors' pets. Today, he runs his own funeral home in Harlem. He's also the focus of a new PBS documentary about African-American funeral traditions. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks to Owens about <... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Reaction from Tel Aviv | [
"Michele Norris talks with Tel Aviv resident Iirit Lechter, who works with immigrant children in the neighborhood where this weekend's bombings took place. She says she suspects Palestinian militants targeted the neighborhood with the intent of discouraging more Jewish immigration to Israel. The neighborhood has a ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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For Chinese Tourists Behaving Badly, A Government Blacklist | [
"\"Ugly Americans\" — tourists with appalling manners, loud voices, louder apparel and heaps of cultural insensitivity — have been an enduring stereotype for decades. They are now facing a major challenge from their increasingly well-traveled Chinese counterparts. Not only are the Chinese bemoaning their rudeness a... | [
"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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5 Dallas Officers Slain On Deadliest Day For Police Since 9/11 | [
"Five police officers were killed and seven others were wounded in Dallas last night after at least one sniper opened fire at protest downtown. Two civilians were also injured. Hundreds of people were peacefully protesting the shooting deaths of two black men at the hands of police earlier this week, one in Louisia... | [
"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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What Went Wrong For Prosecutors In Freddie Gray Case? | [
"None of the six officers facing charges in Freddie Gray's death were convicted. Law professor David Jaros talks about what happened and why police officer convictions are uncommon."
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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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Helicopter Crashes In Afghanistan Kill 14 Americans | [
"Three helicopters went down in Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 11 U.S. soldiers and three American civilians. The deaths added to a monthly toll that is among the worst for U.S. forces since the war began eight years ago. In one of the incidents, U.S. forces in helicopters killed dozens of Taliban insurgen... | [
"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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Charlottesville: Reflecting On And Dissecting What Happened | [
"Charlottesville, Va., continues to recover after white supremacists rallied and three people died. NPR has the latest on investigations into the motorist who rammed his car into counter protesters."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Samberg, Taccone And Schaffer: Three's Not A Lonely Island | [
"As the brains behind the hip-hop parody group responsible for digital shorts like \"D--- in a Box,\" Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer have produced some of the funniest Saturday Night Live material in recent memory. Here, they talk about comedy, Yo! MTV Raps and adolescence."
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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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O'Connor, Gingrich, Satcher Discuss Alzheimer's | [
"Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former Surgeon General David Satcher discuss efforts to combat Alzheimer's disease. They're on a task force studying the disease, which may overwhelm the U.S. health care system as baby boomers age."
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"Talk About It:Jesse Jackson (Op-Ed): Most Democratic Candidates Are Ignoring African Americans -- \"The Democratic candidates -- with the exception of John Edwards -- have virtually ignored the plight of African Americans in this country. The catastrophic crisis that engulfs the African-American community goes wit... | npr | {
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Remembering Same-Sex Marriage Pioneer Edith Windsor | [
"Edith Windsor died Tuesday at the age of 88. In 2010, she sued the federal government over the Defense of Marriage Act. The court eventually ruled that same-sex couples in some states could get federal benefits, and in 2015, the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. NPR’s Nina Totenberg (@NinaTotenberg)... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Crack Open This Weekend | [
"#NPRreads is a weekly feature on Twitter and on The Two-Way. The premise is simple: Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories. From Arts, Culture and Books Supervising Editor... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Tracing President Lincoln's Thoughts On Slavery | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on October 11, 2010. In 1854, Sen. Stephen Douglas forced the Kansas-Nebraska Act through Congress. The bill, which repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, also opened up a good portion of the Midwest to the possible expansion of slavery. Douglas' political rival, former ... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Slate's Explainer: Santa Ana Winds | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the California weather phenomenon known as Santa Ana winds. It's what's been stoking the dramatic fires in the region -- and in local lore and literature, it's the cause of strange behavior among the populace."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Audacity of Salmon; The Great Wall of America; Brady Balls Bonanza!"
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European Giant Airbus Set To Open First American Plant In Alabama | [
"Airbus, the European aviation giant, announced that it was opening its first assembly plant in the United States. The AP reports this is a significant and symbolic step in its rivalry with the American Boeing. The AP adds: \"The French-based company said the Alabama plant is expected to cost $600 million to build... | [
"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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Unwrap The Phrase To Reveal A Gift | [
"On-Air Challenge: Identify a gift for a child spelled by consecutive letters in familiar two-word phrases. For example, if given \"tomato paste,\" the answer would be \"top.\" Last Week's Challenge: Take the word \"at.\" Put a man's first name on each side of it, and say the word out loud. Phonetically, you'll ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Excerpt: WBEZ's 'City On Fire' | [
"It has been 100 years since race the drowning of a young black man sparked race riots in Chicago. WBEZ's <em>City on Fire</em> is an audio drama about the riots."
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Iraqi Justice System Learns New Role | [
"Baghdad's chief investigative judge says that since the fall of Saddam Hussein he has seen the Iraqi justice system as a child. Occasionally it stumbles and falls, it's still struggling to talk, but it is learning and growing. Under Saddam's regime there were effectively two justice systems. One system handled nor... | [
"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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Jury Prepares To Deliberate In Derek Chauvin Case | [
"The defense and prosecutors have rested their cases in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd while he was in custody."
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"Good morning, we're looking at some of these early stories: Prosecution's Choice Of Charge Complicates Case Against Zimmerman. Troops And Tanks Remain, But Truce Begins In Syria. Suspect In USS Cole Bombing Wins One Legal Battle. No Injuries Reported In Second West Mexico Quake. (Reuters) Jury Selection Set To Be... | npr | {
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Jittery America Braces for Potential Terrorist Attacks | [
"While Americans are advised to prepare for a terrorist attack using biological or chemical weapons, there is no way to calculate the overall risk of an attack. Terrorism experts say that uncertainty is what makes people uneasy. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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Who, What, When, Where & Why. But What About Wifty? | [
"Merriam-Webster's word-of-the-day is wifty, which it defines as \"eccentrically silly, giddy, or inane : ditzy.\" A search indicates we've never used the word, even though we've covered many wifty stories. Well, Korva? For other weird words we should find uses for, check @HaggardHawks, where the word-of-the-day is... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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One Of The Most Enthusiastic | [
"One of the most enthusiastic connoisseurs of the spiritual was Antonin Dvorak, who lived in the U.S. from 1892 to 1895. We'll hear Dvorak's nod to his own ethnic heritage, the Slavonic Dance in D major, Op. 46, No. 6, performed by the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Vladimir Valek at Dvorak Hall in P... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Nearly Half of Illegal Immigrants Overstay Visas | [
"Many immigrants who are in the United States illegally never jumped a fence, hiked through the desert or paid anyone to help them sneak into the country. According to a recent study, 45 percent of illegal immigrants came here on a legal visa, and then overstayed that visa. NPR's Ted Robbins reports on the massive ... | [
"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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Middle East Peace: Will It Ever Come? | [
"Fifteen years ago today, Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated for signing the Oslo Accord with the Palestinian Liberation Organization. This was an historic turning point in Arab-Israeli relations. But since Rabin's death, peace still has not come to the Middle East. Host Michel Martin gets an upd... | [
"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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Wife, Son Of Islamic State Leader Reportedly Detained In Lebanon | [
"Lebanese officials say they have detained the wife and son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the so-called Islamic State. According to the BBC, the two, who were said to be traveling with forged documents, were detained 10 days ago near the Syrian border. The BBC adds: \"The al-Safir newspaper reported that ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Brazil's Senate Prepares For Final Vote On Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment. -- Trump To Meet With Mexican President Ahead Of Speech. And here are more early headlines: A Hurricane Is Bearing Down On Hawaii. (CPHC) Islamic State Says Top Official Killed In Syria. (CNN) Typh... | npr | {
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'Anchorman' Director Adam McKay | [
"<EM>Anchorman,</EM> starring Will Ferrell, is now out on DVD. It's a spoof of local TV news shows. McKay was the head writer for <EM>Saturday Night Live</EM> from 1997 to 2001 and a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy troupe. <EM>This interview was originally broadcast on July, 8, 2004.</EM>"
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Intelligence Official to Testify Before Congress | [
"Lawmakers are sure to grind the deputy director of national intelligence about the accuracy of the NIE report on Iran. Analysts say that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program four years ago, contradicting a judgment two years ago that Iran was working to build a nuclear bomb."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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U.S.-Led Coalition Shoots Down Syrian Military Jet West Of Raqqa, Pentagon Says | [
"The U.S. military says it shot down a Syrian air force jet that dropped bombs near U.S.-backed forces in the fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. According to a statement from the Pentagon, pro-Syrian regime forces attacked a Syrian Democratic Forces-controlled town West of Raqqa, the de facto ... | [
"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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Oh Say Can You See, It Ain't About Me | [
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"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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Dole And Kemp In Louisville | [
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An Argument That The U.S. Immigration System Is Not Broken | [
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National Review: The Tea Party And The Drug War | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Among Israelis, Romney Appears The Favorite | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:New York Post: Barack-Alike: 'SNL' Casting Comic to Play Obama -- \"Like many voters, the producers of 'Saturday Night Live' are hoping to find Barack Obama. The difference is, 'SNL' will have its own Obama by Saturday, when the show returns to the air after three months ... | npr | {
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Viewpoint On Ferguson: People Have To Understand The Other Side | [
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Netanyahu Negotiates For His Government's Survival | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Hezbollah Lawmaker Critical; Hamas Spokesman Notes 'Change' | [
"More reactions to the speech President Barack Obama delivered in Cairo today: -- Hassan Fadlalah, a Hezbollah lawmaker in Lebanon, speaking to Reuters: \"The Islamic world does not need moral or political sermons. It needs a fundamental change in American policy beginning from a halt to complete support for Israel... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Energy Bill Agreement Elusive | [
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Quick Take: Attack in France; Trump Delays, Picks Pence | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Isaiah Washington, Taking On A Killer Of A Character | [
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"Stories: 1) Marisa Tomei: From 'Cousin Vinny' To 'Cyrus' 2) A Saga In The Ozarks, Suited For The Screen"
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Guidance: On Covering The 'Whistleblower' If A Name Is Revealed | [
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"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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Clearing Of MH17 Debris Begins In Eastern Ukraine | [
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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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Political Junkie: Midterm Fallout, Rangel and the Draft | [
"NPR's political editor Ken Rudin talks about the aftermath of the midterms and Rep. Charlie Rangel's (D-NY) call to reinstate a military draft."
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TweetDeck Vulnerability Opens User Accounts To Hackers | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Karen Lee Richards: 'Surviving the Holidays' | [
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Ten Years Later, Remembering the Massacre of Srebrenica | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Doctorow Ruminates On How A 'Brain' Becomes A Mind | [
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"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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Ngo's At Womens' Conference In Beijing | [
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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FDA Moves To Declare Trans Fats 'Unsafe' | [
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"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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House Panel Grills Attorney General Loretta Lynch Over Clinton Email Case | [
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Monsters of Folk, Yim Yames, Edward Sharpe, More | [
"They call themselves The Monsters Of Folk: Jim James, frontman for the band My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, and singer-guitarist M. Ward. Also on the show: Jim James has recorded a solo tribute album to George Harrison; Swedish singer Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man On Earth; John Davis, f... | [
"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Significance of Iraq Warhead Find Not Clear | [
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DJ Sessions: The Best Of South By Southwest | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Cambridge Analytica Scandal | [
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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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Keeping Time Across the Ages | [
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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North Korea Promises A Christmas Surprise. Here Are The Options | [
"North Korea doesn't really do Christmas cards, but if it did, its card would probably have a picture of the nation's leader, Kim Jong Un, riding a white horse through a snowy wilderness. In fact, North Korean state media released those exact images this month, and the message was clear: Kim, frustrated with how th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Tony Soprano's Ducks | [
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Scientist Discovers New Antibiotic For Fight Against ‘Superbugs' | [
"Antibiotics are among the most potent tools in public health, but across the globe, bugs are evolving resistance to our decades-old drugs. Now, Kim Lewis, a professor of molecular microbiology at Northeastern University, found a way to unlock the potential of not just a new antibiotic, but the entire world of bact... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Jean Grae: 'I Am Hip-Hop' | [
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"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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To Conclude: We Can't Change Carbon, So... | [
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Making Your Kids' Summer Safe, Spectacular | [
"School's out for summer! But parents can find that the summer brings headaches, as well as joys. What do you do if you're working full-time, and your kids are young? What if you don't have a lot of money for fancy summer camps? We get advice from Carol Brunson Day, president and CEO of the National Black Child D... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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U.S. Health Care Wrestles With The 'Pre-Existing Condition' | [
"For most of his life, Carl Goulden had near perfect health. He and his wife, Wanda, say that changed 10 years ago. Carl remembers feeling, \"a lot of pain in the back, tired, fatigue, yellow eyes — a lot of jaundice.\" Wanda, chimes in: \"Yellow eyes, gray-like skin.\" His liver wasn't working, she explains. \"It ... | [
"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Former President Aristide To Return To Haiti | [
"Voters in Haiti are set to go to the polls on Sunday to cast ballots in a presidential run-off election. The contest is between 70-year-old former First Lady Mirlande Manigat and pop singer Michel Martelly, better known as Sweet Micky. The elections have been marred by violence and corruption claims. Now, former H... | [
"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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The Breeders' Scrappy 'Mountain Battle' | [
"Esquire music critic Andy Langer discusses the week's new album releases, including albums from The Breeders, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Hayes Carll, Ike Reilly, and Man Man. The Breeders' Mountain Battles was written while twin sisters Kim and Kelley Deal were touring with The Pixies; the disc was eventually p... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Testing Discrimination In Hiring | [
"NPR's Cheryl Corley reports from Chicago that civil rights activists vow to keep using fake job applicants to ferret out discrimination in hiring. They're promising to persist despite losing a federal court case concerning the undercover tactic."
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How Do U.S. States Stack Up With Other Countries? | [
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Review: Matthew E. White, 'Fresh Blood' | [
"It'd be inexact to describe Matthew E. White as a reluctant frontman, but up until the advent of Fresh Blood, his excellent second album, \"rock star\" wasn't exactly how he saw his future in music. His plan was more quixotic than becoming a successful singer-songwriter: He was starting a label, called Spacebomb R... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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NPR Politics Live From Boulder: The Road To 2020 | [
"This is a special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado on Friday, September 20th. The cast breaks down everything you need to know about who's running for president, and how they match up next to each other. This episode: political correspondent Asma Khalid, Whi... | [
"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Robin Williams Hanged Himself In Apparent Suicide, Police Say | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Snow Falls On Montana From Historic Autumn Storm | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Chinoy On How North Korea Went Nuclear 2) 'Pineapple Express' Blazes Into Theaters"
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Winter Storm Hits Plains; Kansas Struck By 'Thundersnow' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- North Korea's Warnings Bore More Than Alarm Those In South -- Thatcher's Funeral Set For April 17 -- Book News: Margaret Thatcher Authorized A Posthumous Biography -- 3 Things To Know About Louisville's Basketball Championship Other stories making headlines: -- \"Syria Rejects... | npr | {
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Common Ground On The Time Horizon? | [
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High Schoolers Who Work At Walmart Will See A New Perk — SAT And ACT Study Help | [
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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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A Texan Twist To Visions Of The Holiday Season | [
"For the last three years, journalist Hank Steuver spent the holiday seasons embedded in the Dallas suburb of Frisco. The result is his new book, <em>Tinsel: A Search for America's Christmas Present</em>. Steuver, a writer with the Style section of <em>The Washington Post</em>, goes to the mall and talks about how ... | [
"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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House To Vote On GOP Debt Plan; Tropical Storm Don Heads For Texas | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Catalan Leader Fails To Clarify Stand On Independence | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Holocaust Survivors Battle Mormon Ritual | [
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"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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The Red God Had The Earthquake Blues — But Now He's On A Roll! | [
"The Red God of Nepal is on the move again, riding in a chariot pulled by dozens of intoxicated men. The April earthquake slowed the god down and left him homeless, but there's no stopping a determined deity. The Red God, or Rato Macchendranath, is both a Hindu and a Buddhist deity. He takes the form of a short woo... | [
"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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The Human Voice May Not Spark Pleasure In Children With Autism | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Deadly Explosions Rock Hotels in Amman, Jordan | [
"A series of explosions struck three hotels frequented by Americans and other Westerners in Amman, Jordan, resulting in several fatalities and many injuries. Madeleine Brand speaks Daoud Kuttab, a columnist for the <EM>Jordan Times</EM>, about the deadly blasts."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Shutdown Day 3: Senate Plans Midday Vote Amid Active Negotiations. 'Criminal Cabal'? FBI Fears Political Attacks May Imperil Work Of Field Agents. -- Amid Jitters Over North Korea, Tokyo Conducts Public Missile Drill. -- New England Patriots To Face Philadelphia Eagles ... | npr | {
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The Limits On Big Data | [
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"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Football And Valentine's Day, Together At Last | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH gang wrap up the football and Super Bowl talk for the season — from the game to the results of Stephen's chicken-eating contest to the ads to the halftime show to the always tricky words to the National Anthem. After that, a discussion... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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After Vacation, Obama Vows To Focus On Jobs | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lance Armstrong Admits Doping, Oprah Winfrey Confirms. -- White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say. -- Retail Sales Rose As 2012 Ended; Inflation Remained In Check. -- Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks, Many Listen; But What Was He Saying? Other sto... | npr | {
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