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Globetrotters Retire Jersey | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Tex Harrison, the head coach of the Harlem Globetrotters, about the team's decision to retire Wilt Chamberlain's number 13 jersey. Chamberlain, who died last year, played with the Globetrotters in 1958 before going onto the NBA. The Globetrotters will retire Chamberlain's jersey at the ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Jesus Machine' Tracks James Dobson's Rise 2) The Trucks Debut with Abundant Attitude"
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Jobless Claims Rose Last Week, But Trend Points Down | [
"There were 25,000 more first-time claims for unemployment benefits last week than there were the week before, the Labor Department just reported. According to Labor, 584,000 people filed such claims in the week ended July 25. But looking at the trend, Labor added that: The advance number for seasonally adjusted i... | [
"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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Amazon Launches Sleeker Kindle | [
"Amazon is about to release a new version of its Kindle e-book reader that is smaller, sleeker and, the company says, has better contrast on its pages. Ian Freed, a vice president at Amazon, says the new Kindle, which will become available at the end of August, fits in a coat pocket or a relatively small purse. \"I... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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White House May Delist Protected Species | [
"The Bush administration considers removing several animals from the Endangered Species List, saying the populations are now large enough to survive without protection. But ecologists say headcounts are only one way to measure whether a species has recovered. Hear NPR's John Nielsen."
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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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Woody Allen's reading | [
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Mueller Team Reportedly Frustrated; Biden Responds To Allegations Of Inappropriate Touching | [
"Members of Robert Mueller's team reportedly say Attorney General William Barr sanitized the special counsel's report. Also, Joe Biden responded to allegations he has inappropriately touched women."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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Atlanta's First Musical | [
"Atlanta's First Musical Citizen in concert: The Robert Shaw Chamber Singers, conducted by Robert Shaw, perform \"A Hymn to the Virgin,\" from an all-Benjamin Britten program recorded in Spivey Hall. (ACA Digital Recordings/Horton Systems)"
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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RockMelt: A 'Social' Browser With Extra Caffeine | [
"RockMelt is the first Web browser I've used that makes me feel twitchy all over. And that's sort of the point. Based around Chromium, the open source code that also drives Google Chrome, RockMelt wants to be your browser for the social media era. To that end, the browser requires you to have a Facebook account to ... | [
"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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Leading Indicators Rose 0.3% In October | [
"This doesn't mean much to those who've lost jobs -- or, as Frank just reported, are in danger of losing their homes. But there's another sign that the economy just might be getting better. The private Conference Board says its widely watched index of leading indicators rose 0.3% in October from September. As Bloom... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Digital Tools Bolster Property Claims Against Cuba | [
"Exiles from Castro's Cuba are using new technology to help them find their former homes in the island nation. Some have filed claims against frozen Cuban bank accounts in the United States for their losses, but coffers are running low after a few large payouts. Thousands of companies and individuals have claims on... | [
"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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Obama Goes To Martha's Vineyard But Issues Don't Take A Vacation | [
"President Obama and his family are enjoying what the White House is describing as a working vacation on Martha's Vineyard as American airstrikes continue to hit selected Iraqi targets."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Staying Put: Why Income Inequality Is Up And Geographic Mobility Is Down | [
"Most migration is driven by economics, but Americans are no longer packing up their bags in search of a better life. Journalist Timothy Noah tells host Michel Martin why income inequality is up and geographic mobility has gone down."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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'Jobs Scam' Costs Taxpayers, Author Says | [
"Efforts by states and cities to \"create\" jobs cost taxpayers $50 billion a year, author Greg LeRoy says. And given the nature of corporate America, there's no guarantee those jobs will stick around... or even materialize in the first place. LeRoy makes his assertions in The Great American Jobs Scam: Corporate Ta... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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Playstation 3: A Discount Supercomputer? | [
"It can cost thousands of dollars for researchers to run simulations on supercomputers — so some computer scientists have decided to build cheaper ones — out of Playstation 3's."
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"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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Kaia Kater: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"The expectation upon seeing a banjo hanging is one of rollicking rowdiness, but when Kaia Kater began to strum her five-string, the mood in the office turned plaintive and a bit mournful. The Afro-Caribbean-Canadian singer and songwriter, who studied Appalachian music at West Virginia's Davis & Elkins College, oft... | [
"Krystle Warren and Ben Cassorla - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Barr Says No Need For Special Counsel For Hunter Biden Probe, Election Fraud Claims | [
"Updated at 5:12 p.m. ET Attorney General William Barr said Monday he sees no reason to appoint a special counsel to lead the ongoing federal investigation into Hunter Biden or to probe further President Trump's claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. The comments from Barr, delivered at what was likely hi... | [
"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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For Jack DeJohnette, A Chicago Homecoming Brought A Reunion With Old Friends | [
"Drummer Jack DeJohnette is an NEA Jazz Master who's played with everybody. He helped Miles Davis invent jazz-rock in the 1960s and '70s, and he's been the anchor in Keith Jarrett's trio for decades. But DeJohnette's latest album, Made in Chicago, takes the 71-year-old drummer back to his old stomping grounds and r... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Coppola And Watson On Teens, Fame And 'Bling' | [
"Sofia Coppola is no stranger to filmic explorations of fame, privilege and self-loathing in the modern age. In her newest movie, The Bling Ring, she considers the case of a gang of well-off L.A. teenagers whose obsession with celebrity took them to some unexpected places — including the homes of Paris Hilton and L... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Homer Helps GPS Users Avoid Unwanted Odysseys | [
"D'oh! The makers of TomTom GPS navigation devices have reached a deal with 20th Century Fox to allow users of portable systems to download Homer Simpson's voice. The wise-cracking character on <em>The Simpsons</em> will help steer you in the right direction."
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"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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All Tomorrow's Parties 2011 In Photos: Breathing Life Into The Boardwalk | [
"You can listen to many sets from the 2011 All Tomorrow's Parties festival right here, with more to come. When the setting matters as much as the music, it creates a temporary community. For the organizers of the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival, the place is paramount. When they announced that they were movin... | [
"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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Texas Man Could Face Death Penalty in Human Smuggling Case | [
"Melissa Block talks to Ralph Blumenthal of the <EM>New York Times</EM> about the immigrant-smuggling trial of Tyrone Williams in Houston. Dramatic footage played in court showed people staggering out of a truck in which 17 people had died."
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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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Obama: Libya's 'Dark Shadow Of Tyranny Has Been Lifted' | [
"A year ago, President Obama just said, \"the notion of a free Libya\" seemed far-fetched. But today, with the death of ousted dictator Moammar Gadhafi, the \"dark shadow of tyranny has been lifted\" in that North African nation, the president added. During remarks from the Rose Garden of the White House, the presi... | [
"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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A Temperamental Symphony | [
"Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 2 is called \"The Four Temperaments.\" It's based on the old notion of what your personality could be like if your bodily fluids are out of synch. Michael Schonwandt leads a performance by the Danish National Orchestra in concert in Copenhagen. Nielsen got the idea for the symphony afte... | [
"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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Oscar's Animated Shorts and Traditional Technique | [
"This year's Oscar nominees in the animated short category include two traditionally animated films, <em>The Little Match Girl</em> and <em>The Danish Poet</em>. Hand-drawn animation has always enjoyed success in the short-film Oscar category."
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Coffee Party Founder Wants Common Grounds | [
"Several weeks ago, documentary filmmaker Annabel Park was sitting in her apartment in Silver Spring, Md., when she updated her Facebook page with a good, old-fashioned rant. \"Let's start a coffee party — a Red Bull party — anything but tea,\" she wrote. \"Let's get together and drink cappuccino and have real poli... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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AMC Renews 'Breaking Bad' For The Last Time As Endings Get More Complex | [
"AMC has repeatedly been in the news in recent months over troubles at all four of its big dramas: Mad Men took forever to conclude negotiations for its fifth season; The Walking Dead parted ways with showrunner Frank Darabont (leading, oddly, to a claim from Kurt Sutter, who runs Sons Of Anarchy over at FX, that \... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Top Stories: Plane Search Continues; Mudslide Toll Rises | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Images, More Possible Debris, But No Sure Sign Of Flight 370. -- Washington State Mudslide: Heartbreaking Search Resumes. -- 'Bishop Of Bling' Is A Bishop No More. And here are more early headlines: Before Obama Arrival, 3 Secret Service Agents Sent Home For Discip... | [
"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | [
"All Things Considered's Noah Adams went to Washington's <a href=\"http://www.mwaa.com/national/index.htm\" target=\"_new\">Reagan National Airport</a>, the only major airport in the country still closed after last week's attacks. Virginia Governor James Gilmore and Virginia Senator George Allen were there today to... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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John Prine: A Look Back At One Man's War | [
"Some veterans are luckier than others: Some have served without seeing combat; others return from years of battle, PTSD-scarred and wielding what John Prine describes as \"a Purple Heart and a monkey on their back.\" Prine fans know that that line comes from one of the best songs he ever wrote, \"Sam Stone\" — but... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Leonard Cohen Dies At 82, Ending 50-Year Songwriting Career | [
"Leonard Cohen, an influential singer and songwriter who gained popularity 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 82. Biographer Sylvie Simmons talks with NPR about Cohen's work and contributions."
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"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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Gaza Returns Rockets For Israeli Airstrikes | [
"The conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip continues to escalate after Israeli airstrikes flattened key targets in Gaza, and Palestinian rockets threatened deeper into Israel than ever before. The death toll in Gaza doubled overnight to at least 39 people, NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports from Gaza City. Around 300 ... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Commuters Hit By Philly Transit Strike | [
"Philadelphians are having trouble getting around their city today as a result of a transit strike most hadn't expected. SEPTA carries 900,000 riders each day on trains, subways and buses. SEPTA leaders approved a strike at 3 a.m. Tuesday."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Expert Panel To Advise Obama On Spaceflight | [
"An expert panel asked by President Obama to make recommendations about the future of human spaceflight has said the goal of returning to the moon by 2020 isn't feasible if NASA's budget continues at its current level. The panel is scheduled to the brief the White House on Friday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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New York's Pataki Pardons Lenny Bruce | [
"New York Gov. George Pataki grants a posthumous pardon to comedian Lenny Bruce, who was convicted on obscenity charges in 1964. NPR's Melissa Block talks with Ron Collins, author of <EM>The Trials of Lenny Bruce</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Marcus Stern: On the Trail of Congressional Corruption 2) 'Bug' Out: Friedkin's Latest Scratches Thriller Itch 3) Ibrahim Ferrer, 'Mi Sueño'"
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Okla. Real Estate: Priced To Sell, Includes Storm Shelter | [
"After last week's deadly tornado in Moore, Okla,, hundreds of homes were damaged. Maurice Smith is optimistic about the future in Moore. So much so, he is planning to build a new home and sell the old one without an agent. And he expects it will be snapped up quickly. The reason? Displaced residents are looking fo... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Surprise Celebration For 220 N.C. Graduating High School Seniors | [
"When graduation ceremonies at West Craven High School in North Carolina were canceled, the principal organized a parade of faculty, police and firefighters to drive past the homes of each graduate."
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"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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Wise Words From Crist | [
"Last night Florida Governor Charlie Crist spoke to the Republican Governors meeting in Miami, delivering remarks Politico's Jonathan Martin describes as \"an address that seemed to have the makings of a future presidential stump speech.\" Martin writes that Crist spoke about reaching out to groups that don't tradi... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Tiny Gems: Irish Stories That Sparkle And Charm | [
"Ireland makes storytellers. Perhaps it is the land itself, isolated from the rest of Europe, bound by the sea, wet by the passing rains, green fields, blue mountains, so sparsely populated in places that the sheep outnumber the people. Or perhaps the Irish stories are born out of the history of the place — the neg... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Europe's Debt Dominates G-20 Summit | [
"At the G-20 summit in Cannes, France, Europe's leaders are trying to reassure their colleagues that they have control of the debt crisis. While the G-20 would have preferred a broad agenda, Europe's troubles have overshadowed everything else. Host Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Eric Westervelt."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Shadowed By Scandals, Coach Rick Pitino Pens His 'Story' | [
"Rick Pitino has an amazing record in college basketball. He coached three different teams — at Providence College, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville — to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. He's a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame. But Rick Pitino is also the only NCAA men's basket... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Numbers Of Americans With Health Plans Way Up, But States Vary | [
"A Gallup poll released Tuesday suggests the Affordable Care Act is significantly increasing the number of Americans with health insurance, especially in states that are embracing it. It echoes previous Gallup surveys, and similar findings by the Urban Institute and Rand Corp. In the latest survey, the percentage o... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Week In The News: COVID-19 Surge, Student Visa Rule, SCOTUS Decision | [
"The weekly news roundup is here. We discuss the COVID-19 surge, the presidential push to reopen schools, the limit to student visas and more. Guests Betsy Woodruff Swan, national correspondent for Politico. (@woodruffbets) Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst. (@JackBeattyNPR) Verónica Zaragovia, health care reporte... | [
"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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New Orleans Police Chief Edwin Compass | [
"New Orleans Police Chief Edwin Compass talks about how he and his officers have been coping with the devastation in that city. The force has had to deal with violent looters, residents still refusing to leave, a lax local, state and federal response and the grim task of retrieving bodies from flooded homes."
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Study Finds Army Faced Tech Hurdles in Iraq | [
"For the Bush administration, the Iraq war was supposed to showcase high-tech developments for the U.S. military. But a study from the Rand Corporation commissioned for the Army reveals that much of the technology touted during the invasion did not work as planned. NPR's Laura Sydell reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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10 Books To Help You Recover From A Tense 2012 | [
"2012 has been a very jittery year — what with the presidential election, extreme weather events and the looming \"fiscal cliff.\" In response to these tense times, some readers seek out escape; others look to literature that directly confronts the atmospheric uncertainty of the age. I guess I'm in the latter camp,... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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Novelist Zadie Smith On Historical Nostalgia And The Nature Of Talent | [
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"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Who Are You, Anyway? Take Our Listener Survey | [
"Dear Bryant Park Listener, We're all ears, all the time. But for the next couple of days, we're taking notes. That's because our regularly scheduled audience survey is in force. Think of it as a kind of routine checkup. We'd like to know what you think of the Bryant Park Project -- what you like and don't like, wh... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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UN Conference on Racism | [
"NPR's Kenneth Walker reports from Durban, South Africa, on an anti-racism march held there today. The march coincides with the second day of the UN Conference on Racism. (NPR is offering extensive Web coverage of the <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/racism/index.html\">UN Conference</a>.)"
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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In The Iditarod Race, 'Pee Pants' Get An Endurance Test | [
"It will take more than a week for Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, which began Sunday, to cover nearly 1,000 miles. But every minute counts — and several mushers are trying out special pants that allow them to race without stopping for bathroom breaks. That revelation comes from the Anchorage Daily News, who... | [
"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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Listeners, Unite: Join the BPP's Twitter-lution! | [
"Thanks to the really smart Rob Paterson, we're going over the edge with Twitter. Twitter, for the rookies, is equal parts cocktail party, Instant Messenger and microblog. You can check out our feed, twitter.com/bpp, complete with on-air posts from show host Alison Stewart. We love this thing already, but Rob Pater... | [
"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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Looking Away in Embarrassment | [
"When I was in college, there was a professor, I believe he taught chemistry, who had been horribly burned in a lab accident. His face was disfigured, but that didn't stop him from leading a fairly normal life. I used to see him around campus, and I always admired his courage. I'm sure he was tempted sometimes to t... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Dealing with Race and Poverty in Katrina Recovery | [
"In speaking about the terrible aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush mentioned the added suffering laid onto already impoverished residents of New Orleans and other affected areas. Hear Melissa Block and Ted Shaw, director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund."
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"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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Actor Brendan Gleeson Hearts NPR | [
"Brendan Gleeson has made a name for himself on the silver screen with roles in films including Braveheart, Gangs of New York, 28 Days Later and Harry Potter. Earlier this summer he stopped in to talk with Fresh Air about his most recent movie, The Guard. Afterward, he was kind enough to say something kind about us... | [
"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Director's Cuts: Listening to Images | [
"As music director of Weekend Edition Sunday, NPR's Ned Wharton supervises music continuity for the show, keeps tabs on what's new and noteworthy in the music world and produces many of the artist features heard on the program. For this edition of Director's Cuts, he looks at a pair of CDs designed to be appreciat... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Many Call It Torture: Does It Work? | [
"The big question looming over the release of the CIA abuse documents: did any of these \"enhanced\" interrogation techniques work? Looking at the details in the report, Time's Bobby Ghosh finds \"not smoke but fog:\" And there's just enough of it that both defenders and critics of the CIA's techniques can claim t... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Veteran Choreographer Michael Kidd Dies | [
"Michael Kidd, a choreographer for Broadway shows and Hollywood movies, died of cancer on Sunday."
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"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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Lawmakers Skeptical About Assurances on Iraq | [
"Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice assured members of Congress on Wednesday that the Bush administration isn't going to limit the options of future presidents regarding U.S. policy in Iraq. But lawmakers were skeptical. Rice said the Bush administration is not seeking to set up permanent bases or commit the U.S. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Analysis: Trump Picks Kavanaugh For Supreme Court | [
"President Trump has nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill the Supreme Court seat being vacated by retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. \"Throughout legal circles, he is considered a judge's judge, a true thought leader among his peers,\" Trump said of Kavanaugh. \"He is a brilliant jurist with a clear and effective... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Hurricane Irma Pushes Away From Puerto Rico, With Florida In Its Sights | [
"Updated 2:14 a.m. ET Thursday The National Hurricane Center says the dangerous core of the storm will move away from Puerto Rico Thursday morning and is expected to pass just north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Irma is expected to be near the Turks and Caicos and southeastern Bahamas by Thursday evening. Up... | [
"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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Rwanda Honors Dead, Celebrates Progress, 20 Years After Genocide | [
"After a minute of silence at noon, Monday's remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide began with testimony from a survivor. The screaming started soon after. In the crowd of 30,000 gathered in Amahoro stadium in Kigali, the Rwandan capital, first this person then that began to wail and thrash. Me... | [
"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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Youth Perspectives On US-Middle East Policy | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Congress today. Since President Obama's policy speech on the Middle East, controversy has brewed over America's relationship with Israel and the U.S. stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Host Michel Martin speaks with Israeli Danny Shaket and Palestinian A... | [
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U.S.-Sweden Women’s Soccer Match Brews Drama On Field And Off | [
"Tonight the U.S. women’s soccer team needs a win against Sweden, not only for its standing in the Women’s World Cup, but also for its pride. Sweden’s coach recently trash-talked the U.S. team, which she used to coach, in The New York Times. NPR’s Shereen Marisol Meraji is in Canada watching the tournament and join... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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NRBQ On Mountain Stage | [
"NRBQ makes its long-overdue return to Mountain Stage, recorded live in Charleston, W.Va. The New Rhythm and Blues Quartet — which was formed in Louisville, Ky., in 1966 — has been one of the most consistent and innovative interpreters of American music for nearly half a century. Along the way, it's celebrated styl... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Post-Election, Conversations About Race 'Sparked A New Sense Of Urgency' | [
"There was a time when some people thought President Obama's election ushered in a post-racial America. Nobody is saying that now. Obama's administration was marked by protests against police shootings, among other events. Donald Trump questioned Obama's birth certificate for years, and now, after a profoundly divi... | [
"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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These Parents Say Kids Need Freedom. The Law Doesn't Agree. | [
"Danielle and Alexander Meitiv believe that the best way to raise children is to give them the freedom to play, walk and explore without parental supervision. That philosophy got them in trouble when police picked up their two children – Rafi, age 10, and Dvora, age 6 – when they saw the kids walking ho... | [
"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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Lieberman To Keep Key Senate Committee Post | [
"Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his job as chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Democrats decided against replacing the independent from Connecticut, but did strip him of the chairmanship of an environmental panel."
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Adele Doesn't Know If She 'Will Ever Tour Again' — But Let's Weigh The Options | [
"On July 2, Adele will make the final stop on a 15-month tour to support her 2015 blockbuster 25. The tour certainly hasn't hurt: Far and away the best-selling album of recent years — it was top seller of 2015 and 2016, and no other record came close — 25 also won the Grammy for Album Of The Year back in February. ... | [
"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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Liu Xiaobo: I Have No Enemies | [
"Read by Liv Ullmann at the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony in Oslo, Dec. 10, 2010. Translation by HRIC. In the course of my life, for more than half a century, June 1989 was the major turning point. Up to that point, I was a member of the first class to enter university when college entrance examinations were rei... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Annaleigh Ashford Barks Up The Right Tree On Broadway | [
"Annaleigh Ashford is down to earth. Very down to earth. Sitting in her Broadway dressing room, she talks about all of the people who've inhabited that same space – Denzel Washington, Ian McKellen and, most recently, Larry David, who left a sticker with his name by the toilet. \"Occasionally I like to remind myself... | [
"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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State Department Iran Specialist On Restoring Sanctions | [
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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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The Tea Party's Texas Strategy For 2012 | [
"After their victories in 2010, the prominence and influence of the Tea Party waned, and the future of the movement remains unclear. NPR's Political Junkie columnist Ken Rudin and Bruce Buchanan, professor at the University of Texas at Austin, talk about the influence of the Tea Party in Texas."
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"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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A 'Top Chef' Cooks Up A Warming Winter Soup | [
"Supermarket produce shelves can be pretty bleak this time of year. You've got the basic apples, oranges, carrots ... and not a whole lot else in season. But when NPR's Guy Raz hit the produce aisle with caterer and Top Chef finalist Carla Hall, she knew exactly what to do: make a cream of cauliflower soup. It turn... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Profile of Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle | [
"NPR's David Welna profiles Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, who's been a leading Democrat in the Senate for a decade. Daschle readily admits he has had a tough year."
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Last of Old Beetles Roll Off Mexican Assembly Line | [
"Volkswagen will end production of its world famous \"beetle\" automobile this summer. The last beetles are being made in Puebla, Mexico. NPR's Gerry Hadden reports from Mexico on the nearly 70 years of the Volkswagen beetle."
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Why El Salvador's Youth Are Fleeing | [
"The immigration crisis involving thousands of unaccompanied minors coming from Central America this past summer, may seem far away, but one in three of the so-called “border kids” remain in the U.S. The children live with their sponsors, usually a relative, while they wait their fate in immigration cou... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Hasta Encontrarlos: Missing In Mexico | [
"On a September night in 2014, 43 male college students were kidnapped in Iguala, Mexico and later turned over to a local drug gang. Their abduction prompted mass protests in Mexico, but few answers about what happened to them. More than 30,000 people have gone missing in Mexico in the past decade in connection to ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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International Donors Face Quandary in Haiti | [
"International donors agreed Monday to a decade-long commitment to help rebuild Haiti following its devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake. These donors face major challenges, working with an already weak government and an impoverished population. Economist Jeffrey Sachs and other experts discuss how to approach this... | [
"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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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
"(Sorry for the long absence with all of last month¿s big political news¿ as mentioned before, the new little one in the family has kept me away from the hustle and bustle. Look for more frequent blog entries this month! ¿JM)\nSecretary of State Debra Bowen¿s new report on the number of registered voters in [...]"... | [
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Nunez: Dems Will Fix Budget Solo, If Needed | [
"With the clock ticking for legislators to resolve the current year fiscal crisis, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez vowed today to do it without Republicans if necessary.\nIn comments to the Sacramento Press Club, the Los Angeles Democrat emphasized that he hopes to find common ground with GOP lawmakers on how to reso... | [
"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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Scientists Bring The Sun Down To Earth To Learn How It Works | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Review: Sufjan Stevens, 'The Greatest Gift' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. A timeless yet specific reflection on empathy and loss, Sufjan Stevens' 2015 album Carrie & Lowell stripped away many of the singer's flourishes ... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Senate Announces Public Hearings Regarding Kavanaugh Sexual Misconduct Allegations | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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After Iraq's Election: Shiites and Iran | [
"Two weeks after millions of Iraqis cast their first free vote in over fifty years, the results are now in. A coalition of Shi'ite Islamic parties won 48 percent of the vote, less than the 60 percent expected. Since a two-thirds majority is needed to form a government, the coalition, dominated by the United Iraqi a... | [
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Run From Life And Crash Kvelertak's Blast Beat Party | [
"For a party-friendly metal-punk band like Kvelertak, \"Spring fra Livet\" sure is a curveball. The stomping, AC/DC-style intro? That's a party-starter. But 20 seconds in, there's a twangy, melodic riff that sounds like an Allman Brothers-indebted '90s alt-rock band, like Better Than Ezra or Toad the Wet Sprocket o... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Kenya-Somalia Tension Rises Amidst Drought | [
"Two weeks ago, Kenya sent forces across the border to chase down al-Shabaab militants. The rising hostilities come as the region is dealing with a crippling drought and famine. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton joins host Audie Cornish to talk about the situation on the Horn of Africa."
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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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Letters to 'Day to Day': Memories of Reagan | [
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Clinton, Walker, Trump And The Accelerating Ride To 2016 | [
"NPR's Cokie Roberts previews Hillary Clinton's speech on the economy and Scott Walker's <em>official</em> announcement that he's running for president."
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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate Spending, Taxes | [
"Republican presidential candidates, including new entry Fred Thompson, squared off in their latest debate, this time in Dearborn, Mich., a legendary car town in a state hit hard by job losses in its automotive industry. The economy was the primary focus and the talk centered on free trade, taxes, labor unions and... | [
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Latino USA Episode 908 | [
"Story: This week: We look at the wave of violence against women in Latin America, and what different organizations and government agencies are doing to combat this epidemic. Also, we hear from Cuban singer Issac Delgado about his love for the music of Nat King Cole."
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"Climate Change & California's Water (Part 1a). End Music."
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Canada's Safe 3rd Country Agreement With The U.S. Draws Criticism | [
"Updated on Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. ET Sitting relaxed at the kitchen table of her new home in a comfortable Toronto suburb, Kinda Bazerbashi recalls how differently she felt when her family lived in Houston. Originally from Syria, she had lived in the United Arab Emirates, then arrived in the United States with her f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Quest to Reach the North Pole | [
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Excerpt From 'A Long Strange Trip' | [
"Shortly before every Grateful Dead concert, there is a luminous, suspended moment. The doors are still closed. The band has not yet arrived. Bathed in the subliminal hum of the stage's electric potential, you smell the ozone of 133,000 burning watts and realize that the elegantly arranged castle of equipment aroun... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Truck Drives Through Crowded Christmas Market In Berlin | [
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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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Election Likely To Extend Rwandan President Kagame's Long Rule | [
"Paul Kagame will almost surely be re-elected on Friday. But the towering figure who brought order to the country also has instilled fear in those who might speak out against him."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Actor and Comedian Bernie Mac | [
"His new film is <EM>Mr. 3000.</EM> It's about an aging baseball star who returns to the diamond. He's the star of <EM>The Bernie Mac Show,</EM> a sitcom on Fox. Mac has been a stand up comedian for many years and often appears in films, including Spike Lee's <EM>Kings of Comedy.</EM> This interview originally air... | [
"Tavis Smiley talks with actor and comedian Alex Thomas."
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The Songs Behind The Start Of LCD Soundsystem | [
"One of the most important bands of the last decade, LCD Soundsystem released three classic records, including the masterpiece Sound of Silver. \"Losing My Edge\" was perhaps the defining song of the 2000s: The name-dropping track is self-deprecating and self-aware in a way to which any music geek can relate. As LC... | [
"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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How Political Media Reacted To Trump's Vulgarity | [
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'Marketplace' Report: Burying Greenhouse Gases | [
"The United Nations has implemented rules governing the storage of greenhouse gases beneath the oceans. Proponents say it's a step toward fighting global warming, but environmentalists warn there are few safeguards against leaks. Marketplace's Sam Eaton talks with Luke Burbank. LUKE BURBANK, host: Back now with DA... | [
"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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Brandi Carlile, 'Every Time I Hear That Song' (Live) | [
"Americana singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile was our first live performer of 2018. She got us off to a great start, bringing a string ensemble and, of course, her long-time collaborators the Hanseroth twins for a preview of tracks from her forthcoming album By The Way, I Forgive You. SET LIST \"Every Time I Hear T... | [
"We open this week's show with Milky Chance, a duo from Germany that makes morning-after grooves with a global feel. Their new album is called Mind the Moon. We've also got two powerful, posthumous releases, one from the avant-garde composer and cellist Arthur Russell and the other from the late rapper Lil Peep, wh... | npr | {
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Mexicans Want New Approach To Bloody Drug War | [
"Second of two parts Mexicans select a new president on July 1, and they want a leader who can reduce the rampant violence in their country. Warring drug cartels have killed more than 50,000 people in the past 5 1/2 years, while thousands have disappeared and some cities have been turned into lawless zones. The can... | [
"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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