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Demand For American Eel Is Concern For Scientists | [
"Japan consumes 100,000 tons of eel per year, more than two thirds of the worldwide eel catch. But a decline in Japanese eel stocks and a 2010 European Union ban on exports of the European eel have sparked a “gold rush” for glass eels in Maine. Kate Taylor, a senior fishery official with the Atlantic St... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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More Troops for Afghanistan? | [
"Its been more than seven years since the US toppled the Taliban in Afghanistan. Earlier this year, President Obama ordered more troops and laid out a counter-insurgency strategy. Now, a leaked report from a top ranking military official spells out the need for more troops in Afghanistan. Will President Obama hee... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Justices May Strike Down Part Of Voting Rights Act | [
"As the Supreme Court wraps up its term, the Justices seem likely to strike down a key part of the Voting Rights Act. According to sources in and outside of the Justice Department, a team of the department's lawyers has been strategizing in private for weeks to plan a speedy response to a potential loss in court. ... | [
"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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The Bush Tax Cuts And What They Mean For You | [
"As Congress gets set to debate extending the Bush-era tax cuts, host Melisa Block speaks to Clint Stretch, managing principal of tax policy at Deloitte Tax in Washington, D.C., about what those tax cuts mean for people at various income levels. Stretch says if the tax cuts were to expire for a four-person family w... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Magazine Sheds Light On Allegations Of Rape Culture At UVA | [
"In an issue of <em>Rolling Stone</em>, a female freshman said she was raped by seven men at the prestigious Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in 2012. The University of Virginia's governing board meets Tuesday."
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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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Academy Award Nominations Are Announced Tuesday | [
"Renee Montagne talks with reporter Kim Masters about some of the likely nominees when the Oscar nominations are announced later in Beverly Hills. Masters is editor-at-large for <em>The Hollywood Reporter</em>, and host of <em>The Business</em> on member station KCRW."
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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Drugs And The Future Of Baseball | [
"Major League Baseball is expected to make an announcement soon about suspending players for using performance enhancing drugs. ESPN's Howard Bryant joins guest host Linda Wertheimer to talk sports."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Lost Beethoven Concerto Premieres | [
"A piano concerto Beethoven was working on when he was 18 years old premiered Feb. 1 in Rotterdam. Reconstructed by Dutch musicologist Cees Nieuwenhuizen, the work was found in 2004 among a group of Beethoven sketches and drafts in the British Museum. Beethoven outlined the work, titled Concerto in A for Piano, ab... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Why Doctors Are Testing An Epilepsy Drug For Alcoholism | [
"In the hunt for new ways to help people fight alcoholism, doctors are studying gabapentin, a generic drug that's commonly used to treat epilepsy and fibromyalgia. In a 12-week clinical trial conducted by the Scripps Research Institute, people taking taking gabapentin were much better at reducing their alcohol inta... | [
"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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Dominion Voting Systems Sues Fox News For Defamation In Election Coverage | [
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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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Death by Excited Delirium: Diagnosis or Coverup? | [
"You may not have heard of it, but police departments and medical examiners are using a new term to explain why some people suddenly die in police custody. It's a controversial diagnosis called excited delirium. But the question for many civil liberties groups is, does it really exist? The phenomenon can be witness... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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U.S. Taxpayers' Party | [
"With a place for its presidential nominee expected on 40 state ballots this fall, the U.S. Taxpayer's Party stands ready to embrace Pat Buchanan and any other Christian conservatives left unsatisfied by the Republican National Convention next week. NPR's Lynn Neary reports on the party's origins and tenets."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Jenin Fact-Finding Mission | [
"NPR's Anne Garrels in Jerusalem reports the Israeli government is continuing to object to the composition and mandate of a special U.N. panel charged with investigating the conduct of the Israeli army during the battle for the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank earlier this month. Palestinian officials and some h... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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High Court Nominee Roberts Visits Capitol Hill | [
"Supreme Court nominee John Roberts begins a series of courtesy calls, meeting members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and leaders of both parties. Congress goes into recess at the end of July; confirmation hearings for Roberts could begin in September."
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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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The Finance Lobbyist Who Can't Lobby The Finance Committee | [
"Regulating derivatives doesn't get as much attention as other pieces of the finance-reform debate, but it's hugely important -- a type of derivative called a credit-default swap was at the center of the collapse of AIG, but the derivatives business remains largely hidden from public view. So a few pieces of deriva... | [
"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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In 'Newsweek' Fallout, Questions of Its Sources | [
"After an item in Newsweek about U.S. interrogators desecrating the Koran at Guantanamo Bay sparked deadly riots in Afghanistan, the magazine now says its source has backed away from those claims. We host a discussion of credibility, media impact, and the continuing reliance on anonymous sources. Guests: Brant Hou... | [
"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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Statue Of Scopes Trial Lawyer Sparks Debate In Tennessee | [
"In 1925, the Scopes Trial sparked national debates about creationism and secularism, and put Dayton, Tenn., on the map. Now another debate is happening in Dayton about whether it's appropriate to memorialize the secular side with a statue."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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That Total Eclipse Of The Moon: Did You See It? Here's What It Looked Like | [
"The view was just fine from the window of our spare bedroom very early this morning as the moon turned from bright silver to a coppery red thanks to a total eclipse. This eclipse was visible across much of Europe, the Americas and parts of Asia. And it was more unusual than most because it coincided with the winte... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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David Gilkey On Photographing Haiti | [
"NPR's David Gilkey traveled to Haiti just after the earthquake left the capital in ruins. Back in D.C., he reflects on his experiences photographing amid the wreckage. View all of NPR's photo coverage from Haiti. Also related: Photographing Tragedy: The Line Between Art And Reality?"
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"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Houthi Drone Strikes Disrupt Almost Half Of Saudi Oil Exports | [
"Updated at 4:51 p.m. ET Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for drone strikes on two Saudi Aramco oil facilities early Saturday, according to a statement by a Houthi spokesman. Reuters and The Wall Street Journal report that about half of the country's oil production has been disrupted, or 5 million... | [
"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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Writers Seek Piece of Digital Pie in New Contract | [
"In Hollywood, the hot topic is the contract with film and TV writers, which expires in October. Negotiations between the Writers Guild and the studios get underway this month. At the center of the contract talks: how writers will be paid when their shows are on iPods, cell phones, or computers."
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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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Federal Appeals Court Tosses Out Texas Voter ID Law | [
"A federal appeals court Wednesday struck down a voter ID law in Texas, saying it violated the 1965 Voting Rights Act. A 5th Circuit three-judge panel ruled unanimously that the law does not equate to a \"poll tax\" but does discriminate against minority voters. The 2011 law, considered one of the toughest in the c... | [
"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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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
"The sun is up, the polls are opening across the Golden State, and for political watchers one of the most interesting California primaries in modern times is finally here.\nIt¿s going to be a long day, especially for the political operatives who have pulled marathon days in support of both presidential candidates a... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Weapons Inspectors Discover Warheads in Iraq | [
"U.N. weapons inspectors discover empty chemical warheads in southern Iraq, and for the first time visit homes of two Iraqi nuclear scientists in Baghdad, removing documents from one. Meanwhile at the United Nations, there's disagreement over the timetable for weapons inspections to conclude. Hear NPR's Kate Seelye... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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First Watch: Keaton Henson, 'You' | [
"The Keaton Henson who appears on the new album Birthdays is an avowed hermit with a profoundly broken heart. He also has one of the most beautiful voices I've heard. The 24 year-old singer from London, who says he rarely leaves his bedroom, bares his wrecked emotional remains in an arresting new video for the song... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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Deford Doping Pumps Up Commentary? | [
"As athletes continue to test positive for illegal, performance-enhancing drugs, commentator Frank Deford asks listeners to keep an open mind about his own doping scandal."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Landrieu Hopes to Unseat New Orleans' Nagin | [
"Next month, New Orleans residents will vote in one of the most important mayoral races in the Crescent City's history. Ed Gordon talks with one of the candidates, Louisiana's current lieutenant governor, Mitch Landrieu. If elected, Landrieu would be the first white mayor of the city in three decades."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Child Safety: Stranger Danger Warning Needs Updating | [
"'Stranger Danger' used to be the mantra parents taught their kids to keep them safe. But now we're learning that strangers aren't the main problem - children are usually harmed by people they already know. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks child safety with a roundtable of experts and parents."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Tower Records May Fall Before a Deal Is Done | [
"Tower Records, which has been for sale for three years, may go out of business. Tower was an oasis of what was known in the trade as \"catalog\" - a cornucopia of back titles, imports and hard-to-find classics. It all sounds quaint today, now that music fans have virtually every album ever made at their digital fi... | [
"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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Scientists Question Safety Of New Airport Scanners | [
"After the \"underwear bomber\" incident on Christmas Day, President Obama accelerated the deployment of new airport scanners that look beneath travelers' clothes to spot any weapons or explosives. Fifty-two of these state-of-the-art machines are already scanning passengers at 23 U.S. airports. By the end of 2011, ... | [
"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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'Washington Post' Reporter Describes Violent Clashes Happening In Nicaragua | [
"Following another weekend of violence and protests against Nicaragua president Daniel Ortega, NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with <em>Washington Post</em> reporter Joshua Partlow, who was inside a church that was attacked by pro-Ortega forces."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Hummable Pop Gets Dark and Theatrical | [
"With a sound that's part '70s art-rock and part '60s California chamber-pop, The Besnard Lakes' members draw from the Brian Wilson school of arranging. Led by the husband-and-wife duo of Olga Goreas and Jace Lasek, the Montreal collective possesses a keen ear for epic, experimental rock and sweet boy/girl harmonie... | [
"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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FBI Probes Seattle Link To Somali Suicide Bombing | [
"According to a Somali-language Web site, the FBI is investigating whether a young Somali-American man from Seattle took part in a recent suicide bombing in Mogadishu. The Web site says the man drove one of the two car bombs that killed 21 people on an African Union peacekeepers base. Most Somali refugees in Seatt... | [
"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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Tomorrow Will It Rain Frogs? | [
"From Brazil to Mongolia, millions of people today got at least a partial view of a solar eclipse. In Baghdad, about 75 percent of the sun was covered up by the moon. As if they didn't have enough to worry about, the partial eclipse had some Iraqis using special prayers reserved for times of natural disasters. Our... | [
"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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Young Canadian Pianist Angela | [
"Young Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt performs the Prelude and Fugue in A minor, S. 894, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Recorded in concert earlier this year at Columbia University in New York. (Miller Theatre Audio)"
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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British Government Debates How To Repair Crumbling Parliament Building | [
"The seat of the British parliament, the Palace of Westminster, has stood in some form on the banks of the Thames since the 11th century. But today the building, with its iconic Big Ben clock tower, is crumbling and needs a major restoration which will cost billions."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Is Health Care Website Ready To Roll? | [
"Programmers have been working furiously to meet the White House's Nov. 30 deadline to improve the troubled HealthCare.gov. The goal is to handle 50,000 users at once. NPR's Mara Liasson speaks with host <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> host Rachel Martin about whether the White House met its deadline."
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Mourners Gather For Funeral Of Baton Rouge Police Officer Montrell Jackson | [
"Police officer Montrell Jackson was buried today. He was one of three law enforcement officers killed over a week ago in Baton Rouge, La."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Iraqi Family Looks to U.S. Help to Repair Home | [
"NPR's Emily Harris in Baghdad reports on an Iraqi family's attempt to gain compensation for the damage done to their home in a bombing in the capital on New Year's Eve. American authorities say the family doesn't qualify for assistance, since the bombing was the work of Iraqi insurgents and no American soldiers we... | [
"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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Colombia, Venezuela Tensions High | [
"Meetings last week with Colombian President Juan Santos and Venezuela’s socialist leader Hugo Chavez were intended to restart and redefine the relationship between the two South American countries. Myles Frechette, former U.S. Ambassador to Columbia, discusses the outcome of the gathering."
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"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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J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' Translated To Scots, Marking 80th Language | [
"<em>Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone</em> has been translated to 79 languages. Today, it was published in its 80th translation — Scots."
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"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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YouTube-Inspired Food Dares: Don't Try This At Home, Kids | [
"Back in March, we told you about the \"cinnamon challenge\" — a game of dubious origin that involves eating a tablespoon of cinnamon powder without any liquid to wash it down. Experts at the nation's network of poison centers were warning parents about the game after the number of calls related to teens ages 13 to... | [
"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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Secretary Of State's Visit To Kenya | [
"and Tanzania -- NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on reaction to Secretary of State Madeline Albright's visit in Kenya and Tanzania. FBI agents have raided a Kenyan hotel where the bomb that targeted the U.S. embassy in Nairobi may have been made."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Jenny Scheinman: The Right Amount Of 'Mayhem' | [
"You may not know violinist Jenny Scheinman by name, but she's all over the place. She's backed Norah Jones, Rodney Crowell and Lucinda Williams, and written and performed string arrangements for Lou Reed and Metallica. The Village Voice called her Best Fiddler of 2011, and she was named the No. 1 Rising Star Violi... | [
"Stories: 1) Anna McGarrigle: On Life Without Her Sister 2) 'Big Girl Small': Humiliation, High School Style"
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Retail Sales Rose 1.1 Percent In September | [
"Driven by gains at car dealers, U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September from August, the Census Bureau just reported. It's the strongest one-month gain since February's 1.3 percent increase. And sales were up 7.9 percent from September 2010, Census adds. Consumers purchase about 70 percent of the goods and... | [
"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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Move Over Vodka; Korean Soju's Taking A Shot At America | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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'In the Heights' Explodes With Joy | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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NYPD Charges Dropped Against Reporter | [
"Criminal charges have been dropped against Leonardo Blair, an African-American reporter for the New York Post, who says he was wrongly stopped, searched, and arrested by New York City police. David Harris, a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, is joined by Donna Lieberman, of the New York Civil Liberti... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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To Casket Or Not To Casket? | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Excerpt: Only Love Can Break Your Heart | [
"I sat with Paul listening to records while we waited for Anne to arrive: side A ofAfter the Gold Rush, over and over again. On the wall above Paul's bed hung a black-and-white image of Neil Young sitting on a bench backstage, legs crossed, an open bottle of beer beside him, eyes downcast and hidden, strumming on h... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Kentucky 'Ark Park' Seeks Tourists Two-By-Two | [
"How far will a state go to improve the economy and attract jobs? In Kentucky, there are plans for a religious theme park, which has the support of the governor despite critics who say the state shouldn't give tax breaks for religious purposes. The park's centerpiece will be a replica of Noah's Ark, a wooden b... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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Minimum Wage Effort Gets A Boost | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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At Least 5 Dead And 349,000 Acres Burned In More Than A Dozen California Wildfires | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Louisiana Flooding Puts A Lot Of Rep. Grave's District Under Water. -- Florida's Zika Cases Weigh On Businesses, State And Local Officials. And here are more early headlines: Obama Heads For Baton Rouge To View Flood Damage, Recovery. (CNN) Trump Drops Planned Immigrati... | npr | {
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Archbishop of Canterbury | [
"NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from London on today's announcement by George Carey that he is resigning as Archbishop of Canterbury. The 66-year old Carey has spent the last decade as spiritual leader of the world's 70 million Anglicans. His tenure was marked by dwindling church attendance and controversy over women... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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What Rose Ceremonies Can Teach Us About Reality | [
"This season of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” is a break from the norm. For the first time, the star of the show — attorney Rachel Lindsay — is an African-American woman. While the dating competition’s all-too-familiar format filled with cringe-worthy pick-up lines and awkwardly staged physical e... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Top Stories: Obama To Hold News Conference; Cuba And The U.S. | [
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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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Chicago Camera Proposal Raises Privacy Concerns | [
"In an effort to reduce crime in Chicago, Mayor Richard Daley wants cameras installed throughout the city at any business open 12 hours a week or more. Some residents are concerned about privacy."
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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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McCain: Administration Must Act On Foreclosures | [
"Republican presidential nominee John McCain was in the battleground state of Florida on Thursday. Florida has the nation's second highest foreclosure rate, so nearly every business connected with the housing market has suffered. McCain called on the administration to act now to buy toxic mortgages."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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What Kind Of Parent Are You: Carpenter Or Gardener? | [
"There are two kinds of parents in modern America, says Alison Gopnik in her recent book, The Gardener and the Carpenter. The \"carpenter\" thinks that his or her child can be molded. \"The idea is that if you just do the right things, get the right skills, read the right books, you're going to be able to shape you... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Green Beans With Creamy Sesame-Miso Sauce | [
"This recipe is adapted from Washoku: Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen by Elizabeth Andoh (Ten Speed Press 2005). The sauce can be tossed with any green, or even used as a dip for carrots and cucumbers. Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 1/2 tablespoons white sesame paste* 1 1/2 tablespoons shiro (sweet, white) miso... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Dodger Fans Offered 'All You Can Eat' Option | [
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are now offering \"all you can eat\" seats at home games. For about $40, you get all the Dodger dogs and peanuts you can eat."
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Bush And Football Take Center Stage In 'Shop' | [
"A week before the nation changes leadership, the <em>Barbershop</em> guys debate the legacy of President George W. Bush. The gloves come off as regular 'shop' patrons Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarrette weigh in on notable events from the Bush years. Also, the men discuss Roland Burris' recognition ... | [
"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Commentary: A Futon Blocks Passage to Adulthood | [
"Commentator Scott Huler explains how his passage to adulthood has been blocked by a clunky old piece of furniture."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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A Mistake That Stole Christmas? A Foreclosure Story | [
"Like many Americans, Jennifer Ryan-Voltaire is trying to get ready for Christmas in her home outside Boston. She and her family have their tree on display. \"We've decorated the outside of the house,\" she says. \"We're trying to get into the spirit of things, despite what's going on.\" Wells Fargo recently forecl... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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General John Abizaid / Influenza | [
"General John Abizaid / Influenza — At 10am, our show sits down with General John Abizaid, the former head of U.S. Central Command who oversaw the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Abizaid is currently distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. At 10:30, we talk about influenza, how to distinguish it from... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Battle Of Capitol Hill,\" \"Alter Ego\" and \"Olympic Torch.\""
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Family Roots Matter, If You're A GOP Convention Speaker | [
"If Republicans really do have a problem with the issue of immigration — as even former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush intimated on Thursday — you wouldn't know it from the litany of GOP convention speakers who have made a point of stressing their country of origin. The international parade of nations has ranged from Norway... | [
"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Un-Friendly, We Are The 95 percent, and To Be Or Not To Be A Hoarder."
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School Is Starting. What Does That Mean For You? | [
"It's back to school season, but that looks different all across the U.S. Some schools are opening up for in-person classes, while others have decided to pursue distance learning for the foreseeable future — and there are even hybrid models. Quite a few school systems are preparing for multiple scenarios, leaving t... | [
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The Real Life of Doctors | [
"Karen Grigsby Bates hears the truth behind surgical masks of doctors from Atul Gawande, M.D. In his new book <EM>Complications, A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science.</EM> Gawande seeks to dispel some of the myths about doctors and give tips on how people can be better patients."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Asian-Americans On The Rise | [
"On Tuesday, the Pew Research Center released a study that found Asian-Americans have surpassed Hispanics as the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. Plus, the report showed that they're the highest earning and best-educated. Host Michel Martin discusses the findings and the implications of these demographic ch... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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College Basketball Review | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Mortgage Crisis and Latinos | [
"The foreclosure crisis sweeping the nation and the state is taking a heavy toll on the Latino community. Over the past several years, many Latinos bought into the American dream using subprime loans that cater to people with poor credit or no credit history at all. (Audio not yet available for this program.)"
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Native Americans Protest New Oil Pipeline In North Dakota | [
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"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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Despite Polls, Obama Says He Should Be Re-Elected | [
"President Obama appeared on the CBS show <em>60 Minutes</em> Sunday night to answer questions about his prospects for re-election. Meanwhile, Republican presidential contenders took part in another debate over the weekend, where the presumed frontrunner, Newt Gingrich, defended himself against verbal attacks from ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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No Sign Of Who's Behind 'NSA' Billboard In Silicon Valley | [
"Update, Oct. 8, 2013: The Minds Behind 'NSA' Billboard Reveal Themselves Drivers heading north into San Francisco on the storied 101 Freeway will find a white billboard with a message in plain black text: \"Your Data Should Belong To The NSA.\" It seems like someone's trying to send a message about Silicon Valley'... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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'Chick Lit': Beach Read Sub-Genres | [
"Brooke Gladstone, co-host of NPR's <EM>On the Media</EM>, explores the booming business of \"chick lit\" -- all those trashy beach reads with the pastel-colored covers. They've become so popular, there are sub-categories now: African-American chick lit, Christian chick-lit, and now even a more \"manly\" version kn... | [
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A New Push for Iraqi Security | [
"During recent fighting, thousands of U.S.-trained Iraqi police, civil defense members and others walked off the job, refused orders or deserted. Now, once again, U.S. officials are hoping to improve vetting, training and leadership for Iraqi security forces. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports. It's uncertain when Iraqi... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Richard Land Not Quitting Fight For Nation's Soul | [
"As a leader of the Southern Baptist Convention, Richard Land has spent nearly 25 years on the front lines of America's so-called 'culture war'. Now, as social conservatives worry that they're losing key policy battles, Land tells host Michel Martin that he may be stepping down from his post, but not from the fight... | [
"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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Counting on Democracy | [
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"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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Martin Considers The Legacy | [
"Martin considers the legacy of Morton Gould with conductor and former New York Philharmonic associate Maurice Peress (PAIR-ess), who conceived and produced an 80th birthday \"Mostly Morton\" tribute to Gould three years ago. Peress says that Gould's death represents the passing of the Copland/Harris/Thomson genera... | [
"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 Marketplace Report: Future Social Security Limits | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to <EM>Marketplace</EM> correspondent Tess Vigeland about Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's testimony to Congress, where he encouraged a limit on future Social Security benefits as one way to control the federal budget deficit."
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'Last Boat Out Of Shanghai': The Chinese Who Fled Mao's Revolution | [
"This year marks the 70th anniversary of the communist revolution in China. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Helen Zia, who wrote a book about the Chinese who fled the revolution."
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Lewis 'Scooter' Libby Goes to Court | [
"Former White House aide Lewis \"Scooter\" Libby goes on trial Tuesday on charges of perjury and obstruction in the case of former CIA operative Valerie Plame. Guests: Matthew Felling, Media Director for the Center for Media and Public Affairs David Folkenflik, NPR Media Correspondent NEAL CONAN, host: Jury selec... | [
"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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Hundreds Denounce Anti-Semitism Spike In France | [
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Igor Golovchin (Goh-Lohf-Chin) | [
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"In a concert given at the National Philharmonic Concert Hall in Warsaw, Poland, the Warsaw Sinfonia, conducted by Volker Schmidt-Gertenbach (FOHL-kair SHMIT-GAIR-ten-ba[ch]), performs the Bajka (BEYE-kuh) Overture by 19th-century Polish composer Stanislaw Moniuszko (STAH-nis-slav mohn-YOO-skoh). (Polish Radio/Euro... | npr | {
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Conway Should Be Investigated For Plugging Ivanka Trump Products, Ethics Agency Says | [
"Office of Government Ethics Director Walter M. Shaub Jr. is recommending an investigation and possible disciplinary action be taken against Kellyanne Conway, senior adviser to President Trump, for urging shoppers to buy fashion products sold by Trump's daughter Ivanka. \"Under the present circumstances, there is s... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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'Marketplace' Report: Fed Chair Forecasts Economy | [
"Wall Street is reeling from a falling dollar, soaring oil prices and mortgage losses. Marketplace's Jill Barshay says Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted a fairly optimist economic picture for lawmakers on Thursday. Despite current turmoil, Bernanke told lawmakers the economy is humming along fine. Barsh... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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The Politics of Personal Distraction in 2008 | [
"Commentator John Carroll says that media coverage of presidential campaigns always includes the politics of personal distraction — focusing on touchy subjects that voters may or may not find significant. What, exactly, does the voting public have the right to know? Carroll examines the politics of personal distr... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Addictive 'Infatuations' Takes A Metaphysical Look At Crime | [
"If you're like me, you probably feel exhausted just thinking about how much cultural stuff is out there. A friend recently told me he was reading an acclaimed Hungarian novelist whose books I've never opened. \"Please tell me he stinks,\" I begged, \"so I don't have to read him.\" \"Actually, he's great,\" came th... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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A Spaz-Funk Marching Band's Riot of Unpredictability | [
"When heard in a Las Vegas airport, the music of spaz-funk marching band Battles can sound disorienting, even maddening. Amid the pinging slot machines and the chaotic movement of distracted crowds, everything moves constantly: The tempos shift, the tones fluctuate and rhythms overlap. At times, it sounds huge, lik... | [
"Stories: 1) Leonard Cohen: Zen And The Art Of Songwriting 2) 'Adventureland': A Carnivalesque Comedy"
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Docs, Coaches Need Heads-Up on Concussions | [
"In football, pain is often part of the game. But some of the most dangerous injuries aren't broken legs or sprained ankles — they're concussions. And the brain injury isn't limited to the NFL: Millions of American children suffer sports concussions each year. Football players have a name for a violent — yet often ... | [
"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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Chicago Suburb Loves A Parade, Too Much | [
"People say everyone loves a parade, but in Arlington Heights, Ill., the watchword could be that everyone loves a parade too much. The Chicago suburb's annual July Fourth picnic has evolved into a full-on turf war, with parade watchers staking out spots along the route months in advance. They plop down tarps and la... | [
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Honduras On The Brink: Curfew Enforced By Military, Opposition Calls For New Election | [
"The Honduran government suspended constitutional rights and called for the military to enforce a curfew and disperse protesters over the weekend after a contested election plunged the Central American country into a political crisis. Honduras is in a state of hostile uncertainty, where ambiguity regarding the outc... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Missouri's High Court Limits Political Donations | [
"The Missouri Supreme Court recently reinstated a ceiling on campaign contributions, ending nearly seven months of unlimited donations. Now a question arises: Should candidates have to return any of that money? Tom Weber reports for member station KWMU in St. Louis. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: Thousands of political can... | [
"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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Perspectives on the Change in Power | [
"One of the first lessons you learn when you move to Washington is that presidents and Cabinet secretaries come and go, but Congress is forever. Today, we're watching the first handover of the House speaker's gavel from one party to another since January 1995. Twelve years ago, Linda Wertheimer and I broadcast liv... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Opting Out Of Your Insurance Plan's Network Can Be Costly | [
"Many plans sold on the health insurance marketplaces offer a trade-off: lower premiums in exchange for limited choices of doctors and hospitals. But consumers who opt for these plans with the idea that they'll go out of network when necessary may be taking a big financial risk. The health law generally limits how ... | [
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Google To Pay $170 Million Over Allegations YouTube Collected Kids' Personal Info | [
"Google will pay a $170 million to settle the Federal Trade Commission and the New York Attorney General's allegations that YouTube collected personal information from children."
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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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Blood Money and Iraqi Tribal Justice | [
"The story of how two Iraqi tribes settled a dispute with blood money highlights the depth of a timeless tradition built by Bedouins who have roamed the region for many centuries."
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Seeking A Fortune Through Search Funds | [
"Alex Livingston graduated from Harvard Business School last year. He was offered a pretty sweet job at a startup, but he turned that down in favor of something a lot more ambitious. He's 27 years old, and he wants to be a CEO, not in 15 years but now. He and his business school classmate, Eddie Santillan, knew the... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Iraq Reconstruction Program Needs Its Own Rebuild | [
"The U.S. government established the \"CERP\" fund -- Commander's Emergency Response Program -- to win hearts and minds in Iraq by building schools, roads and water purification facilities that the country needs. Today, almost two years later, the program is still marred by allegations of corruption and waste. Stua... | [
"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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Region In Eastern Libya Pulls Away From Government | [
"Tribal leaders and militia commanders declared oil-rich eastern Libya a semiautonomous state on Tuesday, a unilateral move that the interim head of state called a \"dangerous\" conspiracy by Arab nations to tear the country apart six months after the fall of Moammar Gadhafi. Thousands of representatives of major t... | [
"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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