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'Hizzoner' Recalls the Reign of Mayor Daley | [
"For 21 years, Mayor Richard Joseph Daley ruled Chicago with a firm hand and a tangled tongue. He died 30 years ago this month. Actor Neil Giuntoli channels Mayor Daley in <em>Hizzoner</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Teens Petition For A Woman To Moderate Fall Debate | [
"Audie Cornish speaks with a high school student who gathered almost 120,000 signatures on a petition she created with two civics classmates. Emma Axelrod of Montclair, N.J., and her friends are asking the Commission on Presidential Debates to select a woman to moderate at least one of this fall's presidential deba... | [
"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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Study Questions Success Of Gabon's Wildlife Protection Measures | [
"Despite heralded conservation efforts over the past decade, a new study by a Duke University professor finds that 80 percent of forest elephants have been slaughtered in Gabon. Steve Inskeep reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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American Raid Follows Sadr's Return to Public Eye | [
"A day after radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr resurfaced in Iraq — and made a speech demanding U.S. troops leave the country — American forces raid a building in Sadr City.After staying out of sight for six months, Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr finally appeared in public Friday in an attempt to rein in his foll... | [
"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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Will Free Bacon Get A Crowd To Kansas State Basketball Game? | [
"The womens' basketball team at Kansas State is hoping for a sizzling season. For their home opener Friday night, they're trying a new promotion:Bacon. Students will get in for free and get a boat of bacon, something resembling the paper container nachos are served in."
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Nigeria Since Democracy | [
"For a Nigerian view, Robert turns to Bartholomew Nnaji, former Nigerian Minister of Science and Technology, now an engineering professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Nnaji is also chair of the Nigeria People's Forum, an organization here in the US. He and Robert discuss Nigeria since its presidential election.... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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First Watch: Okkervil River, 'Wake And Be Fine' | [
"Austinites Okkervil River drop the video for their new cut \"Wake And Be Fine.\" The high-contrast, black-and-white visuals reflect the tune's darker approach to tackling a hopeful ballad. However, one mission plays clear in the Daniel Gibbs-directed joint: They really want you to know the words to this one. Lyri... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Gingrich, No Unifier Even Inside GOP, Decides To Run | [
"It looks like Newt Gingrich has decided to ignore the advice of conservative columnist John Podhoretz that he shouldn't run for the White House. Podhoretz made his recommendation in a post titled \"Memo to Newt Gingrich: Seriously, Don't Even Bother Running,\" after that interview in which Gingrich now famously su... | [
"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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'Lost' Fans Rejoice: It's The Smoke Monster In Glorious Hi-Def | [
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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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What Makes A Good Tax Haven? | [
"After the banking crisis in Cyprus, what country might take its place as the next popular tax haven? David Greene talks to professor James Hines at the University of Michigan Law School to find out."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Eliot Fisk Takes Bach’s Cello Suites To His Guitar | [
"World-renowned classical guitar virtuoso Eliot Fisk joins us in the studio, playing Bach’s cello suites on classical guitar. This show originally aired on December 9, 2016. Johann Sebastian Bach wrote six cello suites so beautiful you know them even if you don’t know you know them. They’re among the g... | [
"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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Tailgating: When A Picnic Turns Into An Event | [
"I can't remember the last picnic I went on. How about you? I mean one of those classic old-fashioned picnics — where you take a blanket and a hamper, a cooler, maybe, or a thermos, and drive out to the countryside and sit down peacefully in a lovely field of wildflowers, alone with nature, and have a picnic. Reall... | [
"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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Ig Nobel Prizes Celebrate Somewhat Suspect Science | [
"The Ig Nobel Prizes honor scientific research that, in the words of Master of Ceremonies Marc Abrahams, \"first makes you laugh, and then makes you think.\" This year's prizes, awarded in late September, include citations for research into mysteriously green hair, potentially explosive colonoscopies, and the creat... | [
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Muslims In Brussels Hold Rally To Show Rejection Of ISIS | [
"Residents of the Brussels suburb that was home to some of the Paris attackers - hold a rally to show their rejection of the so-called Islamic State and the killings in Paris."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Morning On Capitol Hill | [
"Linda visits Capitol Hill at dawn. This historic day began like any other. Congressional staffers enjoyed breakfast in the cafeteria of the Rayburn House Office Building while technicians, locksmiths and movers scrambled to help members of Congress settle into new offices."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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News Agency Pulls Story Quoting Paris Hilton | [
"Some elephants in India got drunk on a farmer's homemade beer, and then electrocuted themselves when they uprooted a utility pole. The Associated Press quoted a very concerned Paris Hilton saying, \"We need to stop making alcohol available to them.\" When her publicist denied the quote, the news agency retracted t... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Pride Events Honor Memory Of Gilbert Baker And His Rainbow Flag | [
"Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag became the banner of the Pride movement. Baker died earlier this year, but he'll be remembered at Pride events this month."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Bachelorettes Take Party To The Bahamas Despite Dorian | [
"Hurricane Dorian recently devastated the country, but a Georgia woman's bachelorette party was already planned. They used the opportunity to take donated supplies to Nassau."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Christian Right Backs Giuliani on GOP Ticket | [
"The Rev. Pat Robertson endorsed Rudolph Giuliani for president this week, putting aside all differences about gay rights, gun control, and abortion rights. John Green, a senior fellow with the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, talks with NPR's Scott Simon."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Crack vs Cocaine Sentencing | [
"Host Tavis Smiley speaks with Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) about a bill he has authored to reduce the disparity between sentences for crack and cocaine violations. Sessions says the laws on the books treat crack violations too harshly."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Evangelizing the Troops | [
"Evangelical Christian groups are lobbying members of Congress and the Air Force to make sure their views are represented in new religious tolerance guidelines. Specifically, they want to make sure government-paid military chaplains still have the right to evangelize troops. Opponents are also lobbying. They say pa... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Bill Clinton Rocks The (Geriatric) House At Gridiron Dinner | [
"If you care about that Washington institution known as the Gridiron Dinner, Politico.com and the Associated Press provide some of the flavor of the evening when old journalists and old politicians mingle at an event I'll call Showtime at Geezer Gulch. For the second year in a row, President Barack Obama was a no-s... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Obama's Final Press Conference As President, Annotated | [
"President Obama gave his final press conference at the White House on Wednesday, just two days before Donald Trump's inauguration. He reflected on his time in office and looked toward the incoming administration, ultimately concluding, \"At my core, I think we're going to be OK.\" NPR's politics team, with help fr... | [
"Since what's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered about such speeches, let's look at Wednesday's headlines: -- NPR's It's All Politics: \"Obama To Congress: With Or Without You.\" -- The New York Times: \"Obama Pledges Push to Lift Economy fo... | npr | {
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Growing Up Gender-Nonconforming Amid Scolding, Awkward Silences | [
"StoryCorps' OutLoud initiative records stories from the LGBTQ community. Kiyan Williams, 23, grew up in a rough neighborhood in Newark, N.J. During childhood, Williams felt isolated and different from other kids — something Williams' family began to notice around age 4. \"Me and my mother are at a friend's house, ... | [
"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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The Durability Of Levis, Woven Into America's Fabric | [
"Host Rachel Martin talks with Levis archivist Lynn Downey about the brand's 140th anniversary this month."
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Trump Offers Blueprint For Military And Foreign Policy | [
"President Trump outlines his national security priorities on paper, as is required by Congress. The document, known as a national security strategy, identifies challenges the U.S. faces overseas."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Wilco, Forever In Competition With Its Own Best Work, Tries Shifting The Stakes | [
"Ode to Joy was announced as Wilco's 11th album, but it really depends who you ask. Factor in the Mermaid Avenue records the band recorded with Billy Bragg, or the three albums that songwriter Jeff Tweedy has released under his own name, or a steady stream of official live recordings, and the numbers start to matte... | [
"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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Calif. Shooting: 1 Victim Killed; Police Say Gunman Is Also Dead | [
"Updated at 12:55 a.m. ET Wednesday At least one person was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting incident near two polling places in Azusa, Calif., on Tuesday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which has taken over the investigation, tweeted that the incident \"does not appear to h... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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NPR: 07-29-2010 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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California Developers Build on Fire-Prone Land | [
"Despite increased fire risks in Southern California, thousands of new homes are being built, and more are planned, in areas deemed \"extreme fire danger.\" The cost to homeowners, insurers, fire departments as well as state, county, and city emergency response departments is enormous. Rob Schmitz reports from memb... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Generic Not Same as Brand Antidepressant? | [
"A study suggests that a generic form of the popular antidepressant drug, Wellbutrin, doesn't act the same way as the brand-name product. The manufacturer of the generic drug is disputing the findings."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Veteran Star Helps Shine Light On Elder Abuse | [
"Actor Mickey Rooney entertained America for decades both on television and stage. But his latest appearance could be his most important. The 90-year-old actor recently testified before Congress that he had been abused by a family member. In Tell Me More's weekly parenting conversation, the moms take on the problem... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Antibody Tests Go To Market Largely Unregulated, Warns House Subcommittee Chair | [
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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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Supreme Court Hears Schizophrenia Case | [
"The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday on whether a schizophrenic man should be allowed to represent himself in court. Alex Chadwick discusses the case with Supreme Court reporter Lyle Denniston. Then Madeleine Brand talks to Frederick Frese about whether people with schizophrenia should be able to act as th... | [
"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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PHOTOS: Dramatic Rescues Underway As Louisiana Floodwaters Reach 'Historic' Levels | [
"Rescue efforts are underway in Southeast Louisiana as the state is drenched and battered by what the governor has called an \"unprecedented and historic flooding event.\" He has declared a state of emergency, and three people have been killed by the floods. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards told reporters that more ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Congress Takes up Hot-Button Issues | [
"The House and the Senate are in business this week. Immigration law, lobbying rules and spending are all up for consideration. Renee Montagne talks to Cokie Roberts about what to expect."
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A New Chinese-Funded Railway In Kenya Sparks Debt-Trap Fears | [
"The Standard Gauge Railway station in Nairobi is easily the most impressive public building in Kenya. While a lot of Kenyan government buildings are drab and functional and date back to colonial days, this station is adventurous. It's all gray and modern. Geometric shapes form an abstract locomotive, and red neon ... | [
"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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Haitian Communities Set Up Neighborhood Watches | [
"In sections of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, people are camping out. Their houses have been destroyed, or they are afraid of aftershocks. Neighborhood watch communities have been formed. They guard their belongings from looters, help each other with material needs and keep each others' spirits up."
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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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Republican Candidates Square Off in Debate | [
"Ten of the Republicans vying to be the next president of the United States squared off in a televised debate Thursday night. The candidates, including front runners Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney and John McCain, met at the Ronald Regan Library in Simi Valley, California. NPR's Ina Jaffe, who attended the debate, te... | [
"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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Nathan Englander: Assimilating Thoughts Into Stories | [
"The stories in Nathan Englander's new collection are based largely on his experiences growing up as a modern Orthodox Jew with an overprotective mother. In What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, Englander writes about his own faith — and what it means to be Jewish — in stories that explore religious ten... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Philip Davis Reports On The Role The Internet | [
"is playing in this presidential election year. Many presidential candidates, including Lamar Alexander and Bob Dole, now have \"home pages\" on the World Wide Web. Alexander even announced his candidacy via the Internet. But while the candidates are doing their best to sell their message by way of cyberspace, some... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Bill Clinton Could Have Been An Obstetrician | [
"Add one more accomplishment to the many former President Bill Clinton can and will tout: he seems able to induce pregnant women to deliver babies merely by posing for photos with them. The man who claims credit for policies that helped the economy create 23 million jobs and produced federal budget surpluses also s... | [
"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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Coronavirus FAQs: Convertibles, Dishwashing, Dog's Paws, Bowling, Travel With Kids | [
"Each week, we answer \"frequently asked questions\" about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little ... unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Do You Have GOOD News In Bad Times? | [
"Maybe you got into a business that actually does BETTER during hard times ... like auto repairs. Maybe someone steered you to the right job, or you got out of school with just the right credentials. Maybe you were willing to relocate and found a place that needed your skills. If you're seeing the UPSIDE of the dow... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Cut and Paste Plagiarism | [
"Every writer, student and scholar is supposed to give credit, where credit's due, but it's easier and easier to steal. The Internet gives everyone access to enormous amounts of material, and reproduction is a lot faster than research. Guests on the program discuss the plague of plagiarism. Guests: Donald McCabe... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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U.N. Officials Visit Darfur to Assess Security | [
"Members of the U.N. Security Council are in Sudan's Darfur region Thursday for a first-hand look at the conflict there. Five years of fighting have killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions."
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With Clipped Wings, Lena Horne Still Soared | [
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'Parco, P.I.': A Private Detective Takes on Manhattan | [
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Matt Damon on Preparing for a Role Like 'Bourne' | [
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"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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Notable Rulings from Alito | [
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Wire: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
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In Africa, No Coke Can Mean No Stability | [
"Coke is a big business all around the world. But in Africa, the soda is so pervasive that it acts like a key indicator of political stability. In other words, if you can't get a Coke somewhere, you might want to get out of the country — fast. Alex Cohen talks with Jonathan Ledgard from The Economist about this unu... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Dousing The Flame, The Art of Apology, and No Mo Bozo."
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California Campaigning Continues Despite Uncertain Election Date | [
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U.S. Forces Kill Osama Bin Laden In Pakistan | [
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Elaine Pagels, 'The Secret Gospel of Thomas' | [
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"Talk of the Nation continues its series on sacred texts with a look at The Gospels ...the first and most well-known part of the Christian New Testament. Ray Suarez and guests will discuss what historians are learning about the writing of these texts, and what influence they have on Christian life today. ... | npr | {
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W.H. Auden's Poem 'September 1, 1939' Still Resonates In Times Of Crisis | [
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"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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Kansas Serial Killer Resurfaces, Taunts Police | [
"A serial killer who terrorized Kansas communities in the late 1970s and early 80s has resurfaced, 25 years after he last contacted police. Police say the suspect bragged of killing another victim since then, and apparently is upset the police and the media didn't notice. NPR's Greg Allen reports."
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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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Social Life vs. Cyber Life | [
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The Origin of 'Dog Days,' And Dealing with the Heat | [
"Jon Katz, author of Dog Days, talks with Andrea Seabrook about the origin of the term \"dog days of summer\" — and how animals know better than humans how to deal with them. Katz says the term dates back to the ancient Romans, who noticed that Sirius rose with the sun from July 3 to Aug. 11. As the major star of t... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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2 Die In W.Va. Mine With Troubled Safety Record | [
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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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Professor and writer RAYMOND McNALLY has studied the many portrayals of vampires in folklore a... | [
"Professor and writer RAYMOND McNALLY has studied the many portrayals of vampires in folklore and film. He has traced the origins of the Dracula story in Transylvania. His book about what he's found is \"In Search of Dracula\" (Houghton-Mifflin), written with Radu Florescu. McNALLY is a professor of Rumanian and Ea... | [
"Alan Cheuse says that the new collection of stories called \"A Werewolf Problem in Central Russia\" is a wonderful example of the new Russian fiction. Author Victor Pelevin calls upon the national psyche of Russia to color these stories which range from a fantastic journey into the heart of Russia where shape-shif... | npr | {
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Book Examines Life of Renaissance Courtesan | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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Summer Movies: Best Flicks About The News Biz | [
"Hollywood tells many tales of the news business: the doe-eyed music reporter trying to get the big story in Almost Famous, the eager television reporter who has a lot to learn in Up Close and Personal, and the disgruntled news anchor who's fired from his job in Network. Films like these help to document — and some... | [
"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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What The College Kids Are Reading | [
"I can remember the weeks before starting school at Skidmore College, furiously trying to finish Gregory Howard Williams' memoir, Life on the Color Line. The book had been assigned as our freshman reading assignment — part of the First-Year Experience at the liberal arts school in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Four years ... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Hackers Hijack Websites In Online Pharmacy Scam | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Promises To 'Crush' Insurgency; Chechnya Denies Sending Troops. -- Google's New Car Lacks A Steering Wheel (And Brakes). And here are more early headlines: Obama To Lay Out Foreign Policy Vision In West Point Speech. (New York Times) Tea Party Activists Gain Vic... | npr | {
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Holly Morris Joins NPR's Training Team | [
"In a note to newsroom staff Vice President of Newsroom Training and Diversity Keith Woods announced this staffing update: Colleagues, The NPR Training team is thrilled to announce that we've hired Holly J. Morris, a veteran journalist and teacher, as the team's first Reporting & Writing Specialist. Holly is a for... | [
"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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Police Departments Rely On A System Unequipped to Handle Racial Bias | [
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Our 2021 Pop Culture Resolutions | [
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"A look inside Generation Listen's new NPR HQ opening event June 2013."
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Pakistan, Taliban Tensions Rise Over Key Valley | [
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Mitsubishi Settlement | [
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Soweto Gospel Choir: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Uzzle Internet Address | [
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ICE To Send 1,600 Detainees To Federal Prisons | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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White Hands For Obama Cutouts | [
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Mystery 'Piano Man' Sent Back Home to Germany | [
"Madeleine Brand speaks with Sam Lennon, a reporter with the <EM>Dartford Messenger</EM> in Kent County, England, about \"the piano man\" -- the mysterious person who spent months at a British hospital, silent but for his masterful piano playing. The German national was found wandering on a beach in southern Englan... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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Martin Talks Live With English | [
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DHS's Cuccinelli Faces Backlash Over Deleted Tweet About Suspect In Hanukkah Stabbing | [
"A top Trump administration official has been criticized for saying on Monday that the man charged with stabbing five people at a Hanukkah celebration in New York was the son of an \"illegal alien\" and came from a family that lacked \"American values.\" Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and I... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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'Black Patriots' Were Heroes Of The Revolution — But Not The History Books | [
"A new documentary, Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution, introduces us to heroes of the American Revolution who aren't typically found in history books. They are a writer, a double agent, a martyr and a soldier — and they are all black. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the executive producer. He is a Hall of Fame basket... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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The Winners Of The NPR Student Podcast Challenge | [
"Sixth-graders who used the power of two languages — Mandarin and English — to express how Asian students in their city suffered during the early days of the coronavirus. And high school seniors who looked at inequality — and the activism that seeks to change it — to demand they be heard in the fight against climat... | [
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Fighting Continues In Gadhafi's Hometown | [
"Anti-Gadhafi fighters are pushing ahead with their offensive in Sirte, the last main bastion of support for the ousted Libyan leader. It's been slow going for the anti-Gadhafi forces, despite air support from NATO. Guy Raz talks to NPR's Lourdes Garcia-Navarro for more."
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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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Sudan Expels Aid Groups From Darfur | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Mavis Staples: Her Father's Daughter | [
"Mavis Staples says her father, Roebuck \"Pops\" Staples, played a significant role in her development as a performer. The singer recalls his advice at an early performance, when she, at 13, felt it necessary to replicate the energy of a young gospel group who'd gone on before her. \"I got on stage and started doin... | [
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Show 349 | Boston MA | [
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Freezer Jam: A Baby Step To Canning | [
"For years I researched the art and craft of preserving summer fruit, but I could never bring myself to go ahead and try it myself. What if I did something wrong? What if my jars exploded in the heat? What if I hurt myself or someone I cared about? These \"what-ifs\" kept me mired in doubt and dismay while many sum... | [
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Italy Observes Moment Of Silence For COVID-19 Victims, As Case Numbers Plateau | [
"Cities across Italy, the country hardest hit in coronavirus deaths, marked a minute of silence on Tuesday at noon to honor the many victims since the outbreak emerged about six weeks ago. The death toll as of Tuesday had reached 12,428, and the total number of cases stands at almost 106,000. Italy's victims accoun... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Clinton Political Woes | [
"-- Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about President Clinton's political woes... The President has achieved high public approval ratings but continues to be plagued by fund-raising questions."
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Trump Implies 'Second Amendment People' Could Stop Clinton | [
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British TV Criticized For Airing E-Cigarette Commercial | [
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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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A STEREO concert with songwriter and pianist DAVE FRISHBERG | [
"A STEREO concert with songwriter and pianist DAVE FRISHBERG. His music draws its inspiration from the classics of the jazz era, but his lyrics are quirky modern originals about neurosis, and the oddities of contemporary life. A four-time Grammy nominee, Frishberg's CD releases include \"The Dave Frishberg Songbook... | [
"Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues. Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues."
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Job-Hungry College Grad Proves Picky Eater | [
"Sometimes you read a news feature story that has a passage that brings you to a screeching halt. The New York Times has a story by long-time economics writer Louis Uchitelle with a piece of information that brought me up short. The article about Scott Nicholson, a 24-year old Colgate University graduate who's been... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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The Ethics Behind Driverless Cars | [
"Despite the optimism behind driverless cars, at times they will have to decide whether it is better to harm the driver or pedestrians. NPR's Scott Simon talks with philosophy professor Patrick Lin."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Kerry Files FEC Complaint Against Swift Boat Ads | [
"The Kerry-Edwards campaign files a legal complaint against the organization called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. The group of Vietnam veterans has produced two commercials saying Sen. Kerry does not deserve the decorations he earned for combat valor in Vietnam. NPR's John McChesney reports."
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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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Tyson Foods Prevails In Bidding War For Hillshire Brands | [
"Tyson, the nation's biggest meat company, beat out Pilgrim's Pride, which is owned by a giant Brazilian food corporation. The deal, reportedly worth just under $7 billion, was made over the weekend."
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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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Corzine Reportedly Ignored Warnings About Bonds | [
"The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> reports Tuesday that MF Global's former chairman and CEO Jon S. Corzine ignored several internal warnings about the risks associated with taking on exposure to Europe before the company declared bankruptcy. Lynn Neary talks to <em>Wall Street Journal</em> reporter Julie Steinberg, ... | [
"Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si... | npr | {
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Even Rattlesnakes Get The Blues | [
"Producer Thomas Lopez presents another installment of the series he calls 2 Minute Film Noir. In this episode, we hear the story of Jake, the snake. MADELEINE BRAND, host: Finally today, a brief story from producer Thomas Lopez, part of a series of pieces he calls Two Minute Noir. Today, we eavesdrop as two men... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Shawshank Reality, He Who Shall Not Be Elected, There's an app for that?"
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Ice Cream Is a Perennial Favorite | [
"Ice cream is one of America's favorite desserts. Hear about this favorite from its likely beginnings in China to its place on the dinner table at the White House. It even achieved great acclaim atop the crusted cone at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. LIANE HANSEN, host: Ice cream season is at its peak. July ... | [
"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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Mars Chocolate Bars To Use Sustainable Cocoa | [
"Mars has announced a plan to buy chocolate that is grown more sustainably. That means making sure the cocoa that goes into its Snickers bars and other candy is grown in a way that doesn't deplete supplies, and allows cocoa farmers to earn a decent wage. Mars says the goal is for all its cocoa to be certified as co... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Competition In Republican Primary | [
"Shirley Jahad of Chicago Public Radio reports that Illinois Congressman John Porter's decision to retire has created plenty of competition in tomorrow's Republican primary in the 10th Congressional District. Porter has held the seat for 20 years. Ideological divisions among the 11 candidates on the Republican ... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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U.S. Charges Pakistani Man With Conspiracy Over His Spyware App | [
"In what it is calling the first criminal case of its kind, the Justice Department said it had charged a Pakistani man with conspiracy over the sale and advertising of a smart phone app that could monitor calls, texts, videos, location and other communication of an unsuspecting user. Hammad Akbar, 31, of Lahore, Pa... | [
"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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