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Blogs Track Long Slog Out of Debt | [
"Blogs are creating an online support network for people who are in dire financial situations — trying to beat back debt and keep their credit cards in their pockets. Joan Goldwasser of Kiplinger's Personal Finance discusses the trend with Renee Montagne."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Lay, Skilling Plan to Take the Stand in Enron Trial | [
"Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling and Kenneth Lay, the founder of the now-defunct energy trading company, are poised to take the stand in their own defense this week in their ongoing trial for fraud and conspiracy charges. Madeleine Brand speaks with Robert Bryce, author of <em>Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego and the Deat... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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What Would Jesus Do? | [
"Linda explores the \"What Would Jesus Do?\" phenomenon. About ten years ago, members of a church youth group in Michigan began wearing nylon bracelets with \"WWJD\" printed on them. They wanted a reminder that they needed to live by the principles of Christianity. In the past couple of years \"WWJD\" has been appe... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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1. Billboard + Clark | [
"INDIA'S TEST-FIRING TODAY OF A NEW VERSION OF ONE OF ITS BALLISTIC MISSILES IS PART OF A DANGEROUS MILITARY AND DIPLOMATIC PUZZLE INVOLVING HIGH TENSIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN, PLUS U.S. RELATIONS WITH THOSE TWO COUNTRIES AND CHINA. TED CLARK REPORTS."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Ment B-2 Work &Amp; Family | [
"David Molpus speaks with Dana Friedman, co-president of the amilies and Work Institute. Although many companies have adopted more flexible ork rules to help employees balance the demands of a job and a family, many orkers don't take advantage, worried they will be perceived as uncommitted to heir work."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Giovanni Finds Funky Beats To Teach Poetry To Kids | [
"In school, kids learn about words, syllables and stresses that make up the iambic pentameter. They learn poetry with rhythm. Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni says there is another way to learn it — with a funky beat. While some people might not think of hip-hop as poetry, Giovanni says it fits her definition beca... | [
"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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It's Not Just Cars, Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric Too | [
"There's been much buzz around electric vehicles lately. From Amazon to FedEx, delivery companies are updating their fleets, and going electric has an outsize impact on pollution and climate change."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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U.N. Monitors Fail To Halt Violence In Syria | [
"The U.N.-brokered cease-fire in Syria keeps unraveling. Syrian government troops were supposed to pull their tanks and soldiers out of cities and towns, while rebels were supposed to lay down their arms. Yet hundreds of people have died in recent days, according to activists. And in some areas, visits by U.N. obse... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Excerpts: 'Born Standing Up' | [
"Beforehand I did stand-up comedy for eighteen years. Ten of those years were spent learning, four years were spent refining, and four were spent in wild success. My most persistent memory of stand-up is of my mouth being in the present and my mind being in the future: the mouth speaking the line, the body deliveri... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Netflix's 2nd Season Of 'Ozark' Shines Spotlight On Female Stars | [
"Netflix dropped its second season of crime drama “Ozark” on Friday. The show features a family entangled with a Mexican cartel as they struggle to launder half a billion dollars. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins checks in with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans (@Deggans), who says this new season puts the spot... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Transcript: President Bush on Iraq Policy | [
"President Bush spoke to NPR's Juan Williams on Monday in a White House interview. Below is a transcript of part of their conversation, in which they discuss Iraq policy: JUAN WILLIAMS: Mr. President, we can't say thank you enough for giving NPR this time, so thank you. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: You bet. (Directi... | [
"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Superstorm Sandy: Remembering Those Who Died | [
"As New Jersey and New York continue to pick the pieces in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the death toll has slowly crept up to 97. Some of the dead were mothers and fathers. Some of them were young; some were old. Some of them were police officers who died heroically. The New York Daily news has been trying to keep... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Sandy Visits Times Square; Yes, Virginia, The Election Is Almost Over; Mickey Strikes Back!"
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Godwin Chronicles Zimbabwe's Downward Spiral | [
"Reporter and author Peter Godwin was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and his childhood home is never far from his thoughts. In 1984, after his father had a heart attack, Godwin began a series of pilgrimages to Zimbabwe. He started to chronicle the nation's downward spiral in the hands of Robert Mugabe's regime. Hi... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Former Soul Star Howard Tate Returns | [
"In the 1960s, singer Howard Tate recorded several soul-music classics, including \"Get It While You Can\" and \"Ain't Nobody Home.\" Tate vanished in the 1970s, sinking into a life as a crack addict. Now the singer once compared to Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye is back with a new CD called <em>Rediscovered</em>. Joel ... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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Dancing With The South African Star: Keo Motsepe | [
"Keo Motsepe has made Dancing With The Stars history in many ways. In 2014, he became the first black dancing professional on the show (they're the ones who teach the \"stars\" how to cha-cha-cha) and the first from South Africa. This past Monday he broke what he calls \"boundaries\" in the ABC show's first same-se... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Understanding The Impact Of Citizens United | [
"James Bopp is the lawyer who first represented Citizens United in the case that ended up in the Supreme Court, which ruled that corporations and unions could give money to political committees active in election campaigns. That decision and subsequent lower court decisions have led to SuperPACs, which allow corpor... | [
"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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'Back in the Saddle' | [
"\"Back In The Saddle\" was one of Gene Autry's biggest hits, and he had a lot of hits. He was a radio and TV star, and he made 93 cowboy movies. In 1941, he used the title of the song as the title of a movie. Like most of his films, \"Back in the Saddle\" is set in modern times, and Gene Autry plays what he called... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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In New Concert Hall, Paris Orchestra Honors Last Week's Terror Victims | [
"A new concert hall known as the Philharmonie de Paris opened in the 19th arrondissement on Wednesday. French President Francois Hollande attended the opening night concert."
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"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Hiromi's Sonicbloom: Explosive Jazz In Concert | [
"With jazz taught in universities and conservatories more widely than ever, there's no shortage of jazz chops in the world today. But pianist Hiromi Uehara has made an explosive art of her technical faculties. Nothing if not intensely energetic, her set on Toast of the Nation featured her powerful, percussive and c... | [
"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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Peach Shortage Hits U.S. Just In Time For Summer | [
"Mid-to-late summer is usually when southern-grown peaches are at their most delicious. But not this year. Thanks to some bad weather, many U.S. farmers are facing a peach crisis. In South Carolina, as much as 90 percent of the crop is gone. In Georgia, the Peach State, it is a similar story. Here & Now‘s Pet... | [
"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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Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000 | [
"For months, Democrats in Washington have been debating what to do about student loan debt. About 43 million borrowers owe $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. While some lawmakers have pushed for President Biden to forgive up to $50,000 per borrower via executive order, Biden has so far only expressed support f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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The U.S. Alt-Right Takes A Role In The French Election | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Ben Nimmo of the Atlantic Council about the white nationalist alt-right's work to derail candidates like Emmanuel Macron in France."
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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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More Squash, Less Bacon: Calculating Your Real-Life Heart Risk | [
"Cardiovascular risk calculators usually expect you to know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. I have enough trouble remembering my email password. So this new calculator from the Harvard School of Public Health may be a boon for people like me. It's designed to more accurately gauge risk for people who a... | [
"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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Week In Politics: Bob McDonnell & The State Of The Union | [
"Melissa Block speaks with our regular political commentators, EJ Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em>. They discuss the latest on the charges faced by former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell and the upcoming State of the Union address."
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"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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Letters: MLK Boulevards | [
"Host Farai Chideya and producer Christopher Johnson read from listeners' comments on recent segments, including comments about the MLK Boulevards photography project."
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"Bob Engelhart and Dave Granlund say Flake Off! to winter storms."
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'Moby-Dick': We Have A Ship! | [
"In lieu of a Moby-Dick live chat today (they present logistical hurdles, and I also like to change up the style now and then), I'm really going to say just a little bit, and then turn it over to you to chat it up, book-style, in the comments. Chapters 11-20 basically take us through the process of Quee and Ishy (I... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Shontel Brown Edges Out Nina Turner In Ohio Democratic U.S. House Primary | [
"Shontel Brown will next face Laverne Gore, who won the GOP primary. The winner will replace former Rep. Marcia Fudge, who now heads the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development."
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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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The Roots Weave A Tale Of Crime And Karma | [
"The Roots might be best known today as the house band on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. But the group has been making boundary-pushing hip-hop for more than two decades, and has just released its latest album, undun. More than just a collection of songs, undun is a kind of ultra-modern opera about a drug runner nam... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Home Video Review: 'Buster Keaton: The Ultimate Collection' | [
"Time now for a home-viewing recommendation from NPR movie critic Bob Mondello. A quiet recommendation — because Bob is touting the Ultimate Buster Keaton Collection, a 14-disc set of classic silent comedies. Silent film had three great clowns. Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp is the one everyone remembers; all-Ameri... | [
"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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John Prine Offers 'The Tree Of Forgiveness' For A Weary World | [
"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. If John Prine is the favorite quirky uncle whose visits have become regrettably rare, The Tree of Forgiveness is the sound of that beloved avunc... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Supreme Court Hears Texas Redistricting Case | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court tried Monday to untangle a three-court knot in a Texas redistricting case with nationwide repercussions. The case tests the allocation of four new congressional seats in Texas, new seats created largely because of the state's booming Latino population. It is also a case that pits the rights ... | [
"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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Big Names, High Production Values ... And These Are Indie Flicks? | [
"A small budget doesn't mean a film can't have big-name stars or high production values. Witness the rural Southern drama Joe, which brings Nicolas Cage back to indie films, and Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive, which turns the city of Detroit into an otherworldly landscape. Their low-budget aesthetic also all... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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The Best Photo From Obama's Ireland Trip | [
"It was hard to resist that photo of the little girl at the royal wedding. Here's another news photo we just couldn't pass up (though this one's a pretty close second):"
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Walk Or Run In The Rain? There's An Equation For That | [
"Is it better to walk or run in the rain? MinutePhysics has the answer. You can keep up with more of what Adam Frank is thinking on Facebook and on Twitter: @AdamFrank4"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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'Compassionate' Release For Lockerbie Bomber | [
"The only man convicted of the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am flight over Lockerbie, Scotland, was freed from a Scottish prison on what Scottish authorities call \"compassionate grounds.\" He is terminally ill with cancer. Guests examine the limits of compassion."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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#961 - Hispanic Republicans of Texas | [
"It’s expected that Latinos will be the majority in Texas in about a decade. Yet the state has one of the lowest Latino voter turnout rates in the country. That’s why the GOP is making a play for permanent political dominance in the Lone Star State. In collaboration with the Texas Observer, reporter Melissa del Bo... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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HealthCare.gov Enrollment Ends Friday. Sign-Ups Likely To Trail Last Year's | [
"Friday is the last day to enroll in a health insurance plan through the federal government's insurance exchange, HealthCare.gov. And in a little office park in Northern Virginia, Brima Bob Deen is dealing with the rush. He is the president of a church-sponsored job training center called Salvation Academy. But thi... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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What To Watch For At CES: Netbooks, eBooks | [
"The annual Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas Thursday. It's the biggest stage for electronic products in the country, and more than 100,000 people are expected to attend. However, some of the biggest electronic news is expected to be revealed before and after the show. MADELEINE BRAND, host: And a lot ... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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New York Inmates Allegedly Assaulted By Corrections Officers After Prison Break | [
"Dozens of inmates claim they suffered violence after the prison break in Dannemora, N.Y., earlier this summer. State officials say they have been investigating the claims for weeks. They will not say who perpetrated the alleged abuse, or who authorized the decision to move inmates housed near the escapees to other... | [
"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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Research Finds Men Might Be More Susceptible To COVID-19 Than Women | [
"Who is most susceptible to the new coronavirus? A study shows coronavirus may infect more men than women. There are now more than 100 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S., raising alarms about who gets the virus. Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley speaks with Sharon Begley (@sxbegle), senior science writer ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Louisiana Y2K Superbike | [
"Reporter Bill Zeeble takes a look at the fastest motorcycles in the world. Called the Louisiana Y2K superbike, they are equipped with helicopter turbine engines and have been clocked at over 200 miles an hour."
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"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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Should We Be Afraid Of Death? | [
"Part 5 of the TED Radio Hour episode What We Fear. About Stephen Cave's TEDTalk Philosopher Stephen Cave delves into the simple question: Why are human beings afraid to die? About Stephen Cave Stephen Cave is a writer and philosopher who is obsessed with our obsession with immortality. He's the author of Immortali... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Letters To And From Our Music Idols | [
"(Thanks, Lia!) The first fan letter I ever wrote was to Ricky Schroder. I told him all about my life in the suburbs of Seattle: bicycling on weekends down to Marymoor Park, how many goals I scored in soccer, getting cast as Narrator #1 in Three Ships, a play about Christopher Columbus. Mostly, I told him that I lo... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Impacts of Shutdown On Head Start Program, Art Competition | [
"States around the country are feeling the pinch from the government shutdown. Many Head Start programs around the country were already being impact by sequester cuts, but now many are being forced to close because of the shutdown. Bill Bevacqua, of the Action for Bridgeport Community Development, runs Head Start p... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Some Latinos Face Hurdles In Getting H1N1 Vaccine | [
"For many Latinos — both migrant workers and low-income immigrants — access to health care is an ongoing challenge. So when it comes to getting the H1N1 flu shot in the middle of a pandemic, that's an issue, too. On top of that, some health providers report that these workers are showing up at clinics with severe f... | [
"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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At Least 24 Dead After Riots In Nicaragua | [
"The protests and violence were prompted by planned changes to the pension system. The U.S. State Department ordered embassy staff members' relatives to leave the country and curtailed services."
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Why Spanish-Language Websites For 2020 Democratic Contenders Are Filled With Errors | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with <em>Politico</em> reporter Jesús Rodríguez about how the Spanish-language websites of many Democratic presidential candidates appear to be mostly Google translations."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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German Seniors Find Alternative to Nursing Homes | [
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Daniel Martin Moore: Appalachian Acoustic | [
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"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp, The Modern Mortal 2) 'The Believers': Zoe Heller's Scathing Social Satire"
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Looking to the Future Government of Iraq | [
"After four months of political paralysis, Jawad al-Maliki was nominated over the weekend to become the new prime minister of Iraq. Maliki has 30 days to form a new Cabinet and will have to balance ethnic and religious factions. Guests discuss what it will take to lead Iraq into peace. Guests: Adnan Pachachi, actin... | [
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Congressional Countdown: 5 Days To Reach Budget | [
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Helicopter Medevac Pilot Takes Aim At Military Inequality | [
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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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Tornado Demolishes S. Dakota | [
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The Legend of Professor Longhair | [
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Rogue Dunkin' Donuts 'Has Decided To Eliminate The Use Of Pennies' | [
"An unidentified Dunkin' Donuts store is getting rid of pennies (unless customers really want pennies, in which case, Ok). Here's the report from Consumerist. Update, Nov. 2: The store has abandoned the ban, according to the company. Here's more. The anti-penny movement is a modern classic that seems to bubble up e... | [
"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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Review: Nathaniel Rateliff, 'Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' | [
"Anyone who caught the national television debut of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats on The Tonight Show recently witnessed something special: the arrival of a force of nature. The song was titled \"S.O.B.\" Rateliff, backed by his gritty band — which comes complete with an organist and a horn section — veered... | [
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Democrats Get Feisty in New York Debate | [
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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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Student Voters In Washington State | [
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Zimbabwe Uproots Its Own | [
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U.S., Allies Adopt Iran Strategy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Song Break: Engelbert Humperdinck's In The News, Let's Hear Him Sing | [
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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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Iowa Debate Could Sharpen Focus On Current And Recent Front-Runners | [
"Saturday's Republican presidential debate in Iowa could offer one of the best chances yet to compare the top candidates. The field is winnowed to six, with the departure of Herman Cain and the disinvitation of Jon Huntsman, who didn't meet minimum poll numbers to qualify. And the first actual voting to determine t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Calif. College Hikes Tuition For In-Demand Classes | [
"After years of state budget cuts resulting in fewer classes, Santa Monica College has a solution. Starting this summer, certain classes will cost $180 per credit hour compared to the current price of $36 per credit hour. That's raised concerns of a two-tier system: one for those who have financial resources and an... | [
"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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Charitable Giving Under Greater Scrutiny After Sept. 11 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Fannie, Freddie Won't Write Down Mortgage Principal | [
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U.S.-China Frictions Escalate Over Tire Tariff | [
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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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Fighting Extremism With Knowledge: Learning The Lessons Of Muhammad | [
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Pat Quinn Wins Illinois Governor's Race: AP | [
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Car Talk August 11, 2007 Show #0732 | [
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U.S. Sanctions Chinese Officials, Including Politburo Member, For Xinjiang Abuses | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Tech Guru Omar Wasow: Spam Blockers | [
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Where Your Tax Dollars Will Go | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Scientists Watch for Mount St. Helens Eruption | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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In Gaza, A Brief Humanitarian Cease-Fire | [
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President Trump Outlines Infrastructure Plan In Trip To Cincinnati | [
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HBO's 'Succession' Focuses On Corrosive Weight Of Inherited Wealth | [
"The corrosive effect of inherited wealth is at the center of at least three prestige dramas, including HBO's new show, <em>Succession,</em> Showtime's <em>Patrick Melrose</em> and FX's drama about the Getty family, <em>Trust.</em>"
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Check-In: Five-Year-Old Cheats | [
"Host Ophira Eisenberg asks house musician Jonathan Coulton for advice on how to play board games with a child who can't stand to lose. Coulton suggests modeling the behavior of a \"gracious loser,\" which honestly? Some adults could also stand to learn. Heard on: Richard Kind & Nnamdi Asomugha: Seriously, Ask Me A... | [
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#1251 - Do They Know Its Mex-Mas? | [
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"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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Saddam Trial Set to Begin | [
"The first case before the Iraqi Special Tribunal examines Saddam Hussein's vindictive retaliation on the entire city of Dujail, in response to a botched assassination attempt. In an effort to root out the opposition Shia attackers, Hussein bulldozed countless buildings, imprisoned entire families, and signed off o... | [
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A Bech-delicate Balance | [
"How does a movie fulfil the Bechdel Test? If it has two women that have a conversation with each other about something other than a man – it passes! In this game, contestants guess the names of the surprising bro-y films that happen to pass the test. Heard on Roy Wood Jr.: Puzzle Banger After Banger OPHIRA EISENBE... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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Child Actor Gary Coleman Dies | [
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Wreckless Eric And Amy Rigby: Brightly Cheery | [
"Now joining the ranks of the great rock 'n' roll duos are two well-known names in alternative pop: Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby. Best known as the poster boy for Stiff Records in the late '70s, \"Wreckless\" Eric Goulden brings a background in power-pop to complement Rigby's knack for intense lyrical storytelling.... | [
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It's All About The Banks | [
"On the first full day for the new Obama administration, financial institutions are still leading the way down. From the New York Times: Obama has no quick fix for banks. Key quote after the jump. Calculated Risk runs the list of banks whose stocks got hammered Tuesday. From the BBC: UK to expand bank rescue plan/ ... | [
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Top Rehab Facility May Close | [
"NPR's Ina Jaffe reports that one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the country may soon be forced to close. Rancho Los Amigos in Los Angeles County has been helping severely disabled people lead independent lives for more than five decades. But unlike other hospitals of its caliber, it's part of the county he... | [
"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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Georgia Democrats See Chance To Send A Message With Special Election Upset | [
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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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How Marijuana Highjacks Your Brain To Give You The Munchies | [
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DOJ Fines British Airways $300 Million | [
"British Airways Plc has to shell out $300 million to the USA for involvement in fixing prices of fuel surcharges. The Justice Department levied the fine Wednesday after London-based British Airways admitted to colluding on how much extra to charge on passenger and cargo flights, to cover fuel costs. Surcharges we... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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David Foster Wallace Tells Us About Freedom | [
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For TSA Officers, Congress' Inaction On Funding Could Hit Home | [
"Congress has until the end of Friday to figure out a way to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Otherwise, the department shuts down. But a \"shutdown\" doesn't mean workers go home. Instead, the vast majority of transportation security officers will have to keep showing up for work — but they won't be seein... | [
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California Water Restrictions Take Effect Today | [
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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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'Seven Steps Toward a Last Chance in Iraq' | [
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Zimbabwean Leader Reflects On Painful Journey | [
"Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai embarked on a three-week tour of Europe and the United States with one mission, to gain support for the recently created unity government in Zimbabwe. But his mission was challenged every step of the way, as Tsvangirai struggled to explain how a government can function successfully... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'Live Wrong' Wristbands | [
"Here's a variation on those yellow \"Live Strong\" wristbands that honor Lance Armstrong and raise money to fight cancer. A bike shop and Web site sell black \"Live Wrong\" wristbands. One of the wristbands creator tells the <EM>Arizona Daily Star</EM>, \"We drink beer and have fun.\" He says the bands aren't maki... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Thanks For The Fan Service, But What About The Story? | [
"[Caution: This piece contains information about the season premieres of Sherlock and Community, along with a little bit about a very unfortunate side trip on Lost.] While watching the premiere of the third series of Sherlock, I began to wonder if writer Mark Gatiss had, like so many of us, spent one too many night... | [
"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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Social Security Fight Exposes Democratic Divide On Populism | [
"American politics is having a populist moment, with voters angry and frustrated with all big institutions in American life. The backlash against big government found its expression on the right with the Tea Party. The tensions between that movement and the Republican establishment have been on full display. This w... | [
"Since what's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered about such speeches, let's look at Wednesday's headlines: -- NPR's It's All Politics: \"Obama To Congress: With Or Without You.\" -- The New York Times: \"Obama Pledges Push to Lift Economy fo... | npr | {
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Bonds... Japanese Bonds | [
"Japan has more government debt (outstanding as a percentage of GDP) that Greece did at the height of its financial crisis. To the casual observer, Japan looks as overloaded as a Vegas buffet. And yet the country is somehow able to keep on borrowing at the same low, low rate. Why? Also, what British (Indian) car do... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Bob Wisdom: From NPR, To HBO, To 'Happy Town' | [
"At NPR, Bob Wisdom is a known as a production assistant who left All Things Considered years ago to pursue bigger and better things. In Hollywood, he's known as a talented veteran actor from dozens of TV shows, including HBO's The Wire. Most recently, Robert Wisdom starred in Happy Town on ABC. The network has ... | [
"Stories: 1) Amy Ryan: From 'The Office' To The 'Green Zone' 2) Hanks, Spielberg Strike Out For 'The Pacific'"
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U.S. To Impose More Sanctions On North Korea, But How Effective Will They Be? | [
"When President Trump announced Monday that the U.S. intends to designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism, he said the U.S. will also announce the imposition of additional sanctions on Pyongyang. The Trump administration is increasingly using economic sanctions to try to influence behavior, but experts ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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For First Time In 4 Years, Solo Speller Claims National Bee Crown | [
"After three consecutive ties, the National Spelling Bee was determined to have a solo winner, so it added a new tiebreaker procedure for Thursday night's finals in Oxon Hill, Md. They nearly needed it, as finalists Ananya Vinay and Rohan Rajeev burned through round after round of words. But Rohan tripped on the wo... | [
"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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Apple Computer Sued by Beatle Company | [
"Apple Corps, the still-active company that handles the finances of the former Beatles and their estates, is again suing Apple Computer. The suit is over the computer company's use of Apple as a trademark in the distribution of music, via iTunes and iPods. In 1981, the two companies agreed to share the name. Apple ... | [
"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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