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Letters: Summer Fun, Citizen Journalism, Cindy McCain | [
"Listeners weigh in on our Summer Adventure series, our segment about citizen journalists and essayist Diane Roberts' description of Cindy McCain, wife of Sen. John McCain, as a \"frat boy's dream.\""
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Sen. Menendez Defiant After Indictment On 14 Counts Of Corruption | [
"After the Justice Department indicted New Jersey Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on corruption charges, the senator vowed to fight back. The charges include conspiracy to commit bribery and fraud in connection with Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, who was also charged. Menendez, who spent much of hi... | [
"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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Surging Gas Prices Have Drivers Fuming | [
"Gasoline prices have risen about 50 cents a gallon since January. The national average for regular gas stands at just above $3.80 per gallon. Pity the drivers on the West Coast. Prices there have been much higher. At a Chevron station in Culver City, Calif., the price on Tuesday was $4.45 a gallon. \"I do building... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Pepper Spray Thwarts Robbery Attempt | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Federal Workplace Law Fails To Protect Employees Left Out Of Workers' Comp | [
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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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How Should Obama Cast Economic News? | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Husbands Who Earn Less Than Wives Are More Likely To Cheat | [
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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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Ich Bin Ein Smaller Newspaper | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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CDC Releases New Guidelines For Fully Vaccinated Americans | [
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released highly anticipated guidelines for Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There are now more than 30 million people in the U.S. who are fully vaccinated. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with NPR science desk correspondent Alliso... | [
"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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'Manhunt' Author Reviews Navy SEAL's 'No Easy Day' | [
"Matt Bissonnette wrote <em>No Easy Day</em> under the pseudonym Mark Owen. He has drawn criticism for publishing details of the Osama bin Laden mission without Pentagon approval. Peter Bergen, author of <em>Manhunt</em>, says this account of the raid fits almost exactly with his understanding of the operation."
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"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Rosen on 'Neurolaw' in the Courtroom 2) 'Chief of Station' Recalls Congo During Cold War"
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Iran Hostage Crisis Anniversary | [
"In part two of a three part series on the anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis in Tehran, NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports that many of the Islamic militants that seized the American embassy in 1979 are now calling for reforms. As Iran marks the 20th anniversary many Iranians are slowly embracing the culture they h... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Cassidy Chronicles Birth Experience | [
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"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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The Man Who Stood Up To Facebook | [
"There is a man who is a thorn in the side of Facebook — a problem that just won't go away. In 2008, Facebook sued him, saying he was a hacker and a spammer who was putting users at risk. But in a truly bizarre plot twist, he stood up to the Internet giant — and he has become the unlikely protagonist in a battle fo... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Double Take 'Toons: Won't He, Or Won't He? | [
"Is New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie telling the truth when he says he isn't seeking the Republican presidential nomination? If he isn't, Jimmy Margulies thinks he would find a forgiving GOP, while Rob Tornoe's argues that the governor has already started down the campaign trail."
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"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
"With guest host Celeste Headlee. This week we learned how the crossfire hurricane was born. That’s the codename originally given to what’s commonly called the Mueller investigation into President Trump and alleged Russian meddling. Though … the president has another name for it. \nCongratulations Ameri... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Machinists Union Quarrels With IKEA-Owned Factory | [
"Robert Siegel follows up on the April news that the International Trade Union Confederation representing 175 million workers in 151 countries and territories expressed alarm over labor practices by the furniture giant IKEA in Danville, Va. The labor organization claims that, unlike its plants in Sweden where worke... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Philadelphia, The Original American Melting Pot | [
"As the nation marks Independence Day weekend, NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday travels to Philadelphia, the nation's first capital, as part of a month-long series to find out how Americans have changed since the 18th century — and ask what it means to be an American today. Modern Philadelphia is a commercial and cultu... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Connie Rice: Conscience Of The City | [
"For years, civil rights attorney Constance Rice says, she would wake up every morning trying to figure out new ways to sue the Los Angeles Police Department into policing minority communities more fairly. In her memoir, Power Concedes Nothing, Rice details how she went from the LAPD's antagonist to reformer, convi... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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The Sweet Success Of Bananas Foster Has An Unsavory Past | [
"There's more to the story of Bananas Foster than flambeed fruit. While the enticing dessert is a sweet legacy of New Orleans' once-booming banana trade, there's also a less savory one: banana republics. Today, the banana is America's favorite fruit, but it was once considered exotic. The fruit only became commonpl... | [
"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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Baratunde Thurston Explains 'How To Be Black' | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on Feb. 1, 2012. How to Be Black will be released in paperback on Oct. 30. It's no coincidence that Baratunde Thurston's new memoir and satirical self-help book How to Be Black was slated for release on the first day of Black History Month. \"I feel great about that,\" Thurs... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Sizing Up Obama's Measured Response To Terrorism | [
"The fallout from the failed attack on a Detroit-bound airliner Christmas Day continued throughout the past week. Host Liane Hansen talks with NPR news analyst Juan Williams about the Obama administration's moves on terrorism prevention and national security."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy' | [
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"The important question hanging over United States involvement in Iraq is not when American troops should leave the country, but how. That's the view of author Francis Fukuyama in an opinion piece published in the May 5 edition of the Los Angeles Times. Guest: Francis Fukuyama, School of Advanced International Stud... | npr | {
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Gardeners Urged to Stamp Out Hogweed | [
"Giant hogweed is a beautiful plant, but it's also toxic -- and it's spreading rapidly in eastern states. Home gardeners are being urged to stop cultivating it, but results are mixed. Pippin Ross reports."
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"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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Armed Gang Attacks Criciúma, Brazil, Holds People Hostage While Robbing Bank | [
"Heavily armed bank robbers laid siege on Tuesday to an entire city in southern Brazil, overpowering local police. The assault caused shock in a country dominated by organized crime."
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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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'Be Mine': Love And Identity Tangled In Tehran | [
"How far would you go for love? In Sara Farizan's debut novel, a studious 17-year-old girl named Sahar finds herself deeply, head-over-heels in love with her childhood best friend and neighbor — another teenage girl named Nasrin. Their story takes place in Iran, where homosexuality is illegal, making their love tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Eugene Hütz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy-Punk Hero 2) Nervous And Nerdy, From 'Office' To Silver Screen 3) 'Brothers': Family Ties, Unraveling In Wartime"
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Romney Tries To Appeal To Hispanic Voters | [
"Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is in Los Angeles, where he'll do an interview with the Spanish-speaking U.S. network Telemundo. He'll also speak to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's annual convention. Later this week, he'll be in Miami for a forum on the U.S. Spanish-language network Univision."
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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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Morning Shots: Jingles, Sandra Bullock, 'White Christmas,' And 'Monk' | [
"• Who's still having a great time at the box office? Sandra Bullock, whose The Blind Side beat out New Moon this weekend. • Ever heard of The Elf On The Shelf: A Holiday Tradition? I hadn't. But it's the top-seller at Barnes & Noble online. • A follow-up on that CBS public service announcement recommending a gynec... | [
"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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World Headlines: Ukrainians Protest Government Decision On EU | [
"Ukraine, 5 Kanal Demonstrators in Kiev's Independence Square were protesting Friday against the government's decision to delay an association agreement with the European Union. Protesters say they plan to make the rally permanent, but Kiev officials noted that tents and booths were banned in the square. At issue w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Continuing This Hour's Theme, | [
"Continuing this hour's theme, pianist Hamish Milne plays Variations on a Latvian Theme by early 20th-century Latvian composer Jazeps Vitols. Recorded on July 25th at the Newport Music Festival in Rhode Island. (Benchmark Recordings)"
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Biden White House Run Begins with 'Regrets' | [
"Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware has joined the crowded race for the Democratic presidential nomination. But his announcement Wednesday also included a statement of regret for comments he made about current and former black candidates."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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The Accomplishments, Shortcomings Of Obama's First Term | [
"President Obama will be officially sworn in and begin his second term as the 44th President of the United States on Jan. 20. As Washington gears up for Inauguration Day, people across the country and the world are reflecting on what was gained and lost during Obama's first term."
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Not In Kansas Anymore: United Airlines Mix-Up Sends German Shepherd To Japan | [
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Periods As Protest: Indiana Women Call Governor To Talk About Menstrual Cycles | [
"Last month, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a law imposing new limitations on abortion. And since then, women have been sending Pence a message. Well, a lot of messages — about their menstrual flow, and their cramps, and their birth control, and their tampon discomfort, and their bloating, and their menopause. It's... | [
"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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Evacuated Maui Residents Return Home After Wildfire Scorches 10,000 Acres | [
"Updated at 7:35 a.m. ET Friday Thousands of people who were evacuated from parts of central Maui on Thursday after a large fire broke out over parched land are returning to their homes following the blaze, which scorched 10,000 acres. The fire fed on large swaths of fallow, former sugar cane fields and dry brush,... | [
"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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FDA Advisers Call For More Safety Data On Essure Sterilization Device | [
"The Food and Drug Administration should gather more information to try to get a better sense of the safety of the Essure sterilization device, a panel of experts assembled by the agency recommended Thursday. \"To be honest, we don't know what we don't know,\" said Dr. Cheryl B. Iglesia of the MedStar Washington Ho... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Don Imus Returns to the Mic | [
"Radio personality Don Imus is back on the air, eight months after MSNBC and CBS Radio fired him for making derogatory remarks. <em>Washington Post</em> columnist and author Marc Fisher joins Richard Prince, author of the online column <em>Journal-isms</em> to discuss what Imus' return says about cultural sensitivi... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Invisibilia: When Daydreaming Gets In The Way Of Real Life | [
"Welcome to Invisibilia Season 4! The NPR program and podcast explores the invisible forces that shape human behavior, and we here at Shots are joining in to probe the science of why we act the way we do. In Episode 5, they're investigating how it feels to live \"in between,\" to be in two worlds at once. In the ep... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Information Graphics: The Test of Time | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Songs We Love: Bill Evans Trio, 'You're Gonna Hear From Me [Alternate Take]' | [
"Today is International Jazz Day, which you can celebrate with five great jazz performances at the Tiny Desk and a list from Christian McBride — plus a newly unearthed studio recording by a short-lived version of the Bill Evans Trio. There are two basic structures that inform the majority of performances by the Bi... | [
"For more than a decade, Loston Harris has headlined at Bemelmans Bar in Manhattan, delighting audiences with his smooth, soulful voice and piano style. Harris began his jazz career as a drummer, but was encouraged by mentor Ellis Marsalis to switch to the piano. There, he discovered a new instrument and a new musi... | npr | {
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Money Markets No Longer A Sure Bet? | [
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Despite Economic Troubles, Residents Of Kansas Town Remain Proud | [
"What becomes of a town when its heyday has passed? What convinces young people to stay when good jobs vanish? Those are questions many towns across America have been trying to answer for years. And they were on my mind when I headed to Independence, Kan., with a dwindling population that's now below 9,000. It's in... | [
"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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News Brief: Benjamin Netanyahu, Texas Voting Bill, Infrastructure Deadline | [
"Israel's prime minister could lose his job as rivals join forces. Texas GOP gives up on a new voting bill after Democrats walk out before a final vote. Still no deal on Biden's infrastructure plan."
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International Court Resolves Border Dispute In Cambodia's Favor | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Encore: On 'Seeking Thrills,' Georgia Channels A Lifetime On The Dance Floor | [
"British musician Georgia has a new album out full of throwback dance beats and stripped-back vocals. It's called <em>Seeking Thrills</em>. She speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro."
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Why Do We Vote On Tuesday? | [
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Colombia, Rebel Group Will Continue Peace Talks In Cuba | [
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Protests Erupt In India After Alleged Rape And Killing Of A Female Veterinarian | [
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The Dangers of Last-Minute Garden Maintenance | [
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Hearing Voices: Theodore Roosevelt National Park | [
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Republican Voters Reflect On The Republican National Convention | [
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Morning Shots: Protesting A Library 'Raid,' Summer Books, And Steve Martin | [
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Drum Fill Friday, With Wild Cub's Dabney Morris | [
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Trump Wins Opening Round In Legal Battle Over Consumer Watchdog Agency | [
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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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Animated Show 'Bordertown' Explores Both Sides Of Immigration Debate | [
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What Is The Waffle House Index? | [
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Three Hot Recipes from Mick Kipp | [
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The Largest U.S. Latino Advocacy Group Changes Its Name, Sparking Debate | [
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Battle Plan For A New World Order | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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GOP Watches Gustav Ahead Of Convention | [
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Courts Help Saturday's Children Find Homes | [
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A South African Superstar Says Farewell | [
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Football Team Helps Make One High School Out Of Two | [
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Chaos In The Trump Transition? Actually, The Pace Of Hiring Is Right On Track | [
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Beatles Demo Tape Up For Auction | [
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"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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Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial' Podcast, Will Get A New Trial | [
"Months after he was granted a new hearing because of new evidence, Adnan Syed, whose 2000 murder conviction was a key focus of the hit podcast Serial, has been granted a new trial, according to his attorneys. Baltimore City Circuit Judge Martin Welch vacated Syed's conviction, saying in a memorandum that his attor... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Detroit Billionaire Goes On Real Estate Buying Binge | [
"Despite the bankruptcy, parts of downtown Detroit are going gangbusters, and that's in large part because of one guy. Online mortgage mogul Dan Gilbert has bought up 40 buildings and counting. He's filling those buildings — some of which used to be vacant — with new businesses. But some residents are wary of his e... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Sen. Klobuchar Calls On U.S. To Do More For Syrian Refugees | [
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Jury Finds Paul Manafort Guilty In Federal Tax And Bank Fraud Trial | [
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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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Stack Of Old Comics Sells For $3.5 Million | [
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Boomers Take The 'Retire' Out Of Retirement | [
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"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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Deep Sea Explorers Discover A Sponge The Size Of A Minivan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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BPP Oscar Caption Contest: Hugh Welchman | [
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It's Hard To Miss Shanghai's Amazing Styrofoam Men | [
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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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Economic Slump in the South | [
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Why Black Men Tend To Be Fashion Kings | [
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"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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'When Dreams Come True ...' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Is Beauty In The Eye(Lid) Of The Beholder? | [
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Japan's Shinzo Abe To Meet With Trump In White House | [
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Excerpt: 'True Mom Confessions' | [
"If They Only Knew:\"Sometimes I lock myself in the bathroom\" As a new mother, I succumbed to my young daughter Phoebe's every fashion whim. As a toddler, she was obsessed with a standard pink leotard with a prickly tulle tutu and she insisted on wearing it everywhere. I mean everywhere. But I was so enamored of h... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Foreign Companies Remake The American Dream | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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All Songs Rewind: This Summer, Think Pink | [
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White House Eyes Funding Sources For Border Wall In Case Trump Declares Emergency | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Georgia's Special Election Has Been Longer Than Some Countries' National Elections | [
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Condo Collapse Kicks Off Inspections Of Older Buildings In Miami-Dade County | [
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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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A Mother Is Faced With Death, And Finds Love | [
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Brad Katsuyama, Co-Founder Of IEX | [
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The Saga of the Pride of Baltimore | [
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Roommate Pleads Guilty In Rutgers Suicide Case | [
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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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Who's Bill This Time | [
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Why There Are So Many Different Guidelines For Face Masks For The Public | [
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Context: How U.S. Attorneys Are Hired and Fired | [
"Several U.S. attorneys fired in December testified on Capitol Hill last week that their dismissals were tied to political pressure from members of Congress and Department of Justice officials. But the Justice Department said most of the attorneys were asked to resign because of poor job performance. David Burnh... | [
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Rachmaninoff, Rubinstein | [
"Millenia ago, blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile were the body's four fluids that led to the four humours, among them melancholy. But though we tend to think of melancholy today as something undesirable that needs to be fixed, it wasn't always that way. At a recent concert in Bavaria, cellist Mischa Maisky... | [
"Kondonassis plays the \"Romantic Waltz,\" by Claude Debussy."
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What It Means to be a Nobel Peace Prize Nominee | [
"Recently, two public figures have been identified as nominees for a Nobel Peace Prize: TV host Oprah Winfrey and death row inmate Stanley \"Tookie\" Williams. But Irwin Abrams, author of <EM>The Nobel Peace Prize and the Laureates</EM>, argues that being called a Nobel Peace Prize nominee is meaningless."
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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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Milford, N.H.: A Bellwether for the State | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Bay Area Real Estate and Rental Market | [
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A New Naked Restaurant Says It Has An 8,000-Person Waiting List To Dine | [
"No impurities, no chemicals, no artificial colors, no electricity, no gas, no phone and ... no clothes? That's the premise of a pop-up restaurant, called The Bunyadi, that's scheduled to open in central London in June. \"We believe people should get the chance to enjoy and experience a night out without any impuri... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Sunny War Wants To Comfort Your Broken Heart On 'If It Wasn't Broken' | [
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"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Joe Palca on Science: Fun with Cornstarch! | [
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Braving Home: Babs Reynolds | [
"Twenty-five years ago, Babs Reynolds fled her violent ex-husband and escaped to the frigid, remote town of Whittier, Alaska. A former army post, the icy community had no road access until 2000. Her ex-husband has since died, but Reynolds has no desire to leave the outpost that offered her refuge for so long. She t... | [
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GOP Debate Focuses On ISIS And Not Much Else | [
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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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