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'Sunburn' Photography, No SPF Necessary | [
"We all know the backyard trick: If you take a magnifying glass out on a bright summer day and focus the bright spot over a dry leaf, pretty soon you'll get some smoke and maybe a little scorching. Photographer Chris McCaw uses that exact same principle in his latest project, Sunburn. Using his home-built large-for... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Happy Birthday To Joltin' Joe — Who Didn't Even Like Baseball | [
"Sports heroes are supposed to play for the love of the game, at least at first, even if the money comes later and fame becomes its own pastime. Rare is the star athlete who just falls into it — who does it because he doesn't have anything better to do. Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, born 100 years ago this week, did not... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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Hooked on Fishing: Misadventure in Montana | [
"Commentator Dick George remembers a recent fishing expedition that didn't turn out quite like he planned. George is a communications executive who lives in Baldwin, Md. He has fished six times since his trip to Montana and has caught things other than himself."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Commencement Speaker in Chief, Man Up, and the Rolling Sarcophagus."
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Trump Again Blasts Libel Laws, Calling Them 'A Sham' | [
"Updated at 4 p.m. ET President Trump promised Wednesday to \"take a strong look\" at the country's libel laws, saying they are a \"sham and a disgrace and do not represent American values and American fairness.\" Trump made his comments at the beginning of a Cabinet meeting. \"You can't say things that are false, ... | [
"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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It Wasn't Santa in the Chimney | [
"A homeowner in West Covina, Calif., looked up the chimney and found a stranger who had made it halfway down. Fire crews had to dismantle much of the chimney to set him free. Well, not exactly free. He was arrested on suspicion of burglary."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Ex-Rutgers Student Released After Serving 20 Days Of 30-Day Sentence | [
"Dharun Ravi walked out of a New Jersey jail this morning after serving 20 days of the 30-day sentence he was given for using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate at Rutgers University in 2010. The case drew national attention after it became known that the roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide soon after lear... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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China Releases Toll Of Children Killed In Quake | [
"The Chinese government has released the first official tally of children killed in last year's devastating earthquake: More than 5,300 died, mostly in schools that collapsed. NPR's Melissa Block spoke with Beijing correspondent Anthony Kuhn about how the government has responded to the volatile issue of school col... | [
"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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Investment 101: Understanding Stock Tables | [
"The program continues its series on Investing 101, and how to build an investment portfolio. Financial expert Alvin Hall explains stock tables — how to read them, what their purpose is, and how they are used to help an investors determine which stocks to purchase."
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"In the course of our reporting on the economy, we unearth all sorts of juicy nuggets of information and data — so many that we can't possibly make episodes out of all of them. So today we've decided to gather together some of our favorite tidbits for your listening pleasure. Get ready to be surprised by some data ... | npr | {
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Research On Child Testimony | [
"-- NPR's Michelle Trudeau reports that a Cornell researcher has found that repeated questioning can alter the memories of young children. When first asked about an fictional event, kids correctly deny any memory of it. After several interrogations, they begin to believe the false memory. This could effect how cou... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Swedish School Attack Highlights Rise In Anti-Immigrant Violence | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews Omar Mustafa, head of the Islamic Association of Sweden, about the attack on school children in Sweden, which police say was a hate crime. Mustafa says Sweden has a history of racism, and people are so afraid, some are actually considering leaving Sweden."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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What Cake Baking Can Teach Us About Vaccine Production | [
"The U.S. just backed calls by South Africa and India to waive intellectual property protection for COVID-19 vaccines, but that may not be enough to ramp up vaccine production."
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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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U.S. Strategy In Yemen Represents Standard Counterterrorism Plan | [
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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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How What Happened 25 Years Ago At Ruby Ridge Still Matters Today | [
"NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with author Jess Walter about the significance today of the 1992 deadly standoff between right-wing fundamentalists and the federal government at Ruby Ridge in Idaho."
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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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Commentary: John Ridley on the GOP | [
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"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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Some Pakistanis Blame U.S. For Shrine Attack | [
"A suicide bombing of a Sufi shrine in Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore has killed more than 40 people and wounded nearly 200 others. No one has yet claimed responsibility. It looks like yet another in an unfortunate series of sectarian attacks that have plagued Pakistan for years. Sufism, a mystical form of Islam... | [
"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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Young, Sexy And Black: 32 Songs For Unapologetic Confidence | [
"Here's one to ease a messy transition for Hot Girls and Gays getting ready to dominate again. After a stolen summer and withdrawn winter – and despite uncertain public health protocols and vaccination disparities – outside finally feels hot again. This is the summer of infinite experimentation. Freedom nurtures po... | [
"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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Art Education in California | [
"Forum assesses a recent study on the state of art education in California schools. What is the quality of art education, and how accessible is it?"
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Yugoslavia - Serbia Tensions | [
"Jacky Rowland reports that Serbian police today retook a village near the border with Kosovo which had been partly occupied by ethnic Albanian separatists. The rebels had already abandoned the village and there was no fighting. Both sides have been observing a cease-fire, but the authorities in Belgrade are insist... | [
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Marketing Alcohol to Young Drinkers | [
"NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that the alcoholic beverage industry finds itself in a double-bind: it's illegal for people under 21 to drink, but the industry needs young drinkers to profit. Their efforts to lasso those young legal drinkers often get them underage drinkers as well."
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At Winter Olympics, Russian Curler Suspected Of Doping | [
"More than 160 Russian athletes who passed drug tests were allowed to compete in the Winter Olympic Games, even though the Russian Olympic Committee was banned for using prohibited substances."
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Will Medicaid Bring The Uninsured Out Of The Woodwork? | [
"Ever since the Supreme Court decided last month that an expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act should be optional, quite a few Republican governors have been vowing to take a pass. On Monday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry declared that he won't be expanding Medicaid. He joins other GOP state executives who ha... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Vets Prepped for Return to Civilian Life | [
"The U.S. military launches a new program to help returning Iraq veterans make the transition to civilian life. The program aims to help Iraq veterans avoid the post-traumatic stress disorders that affected an estimated 30 percent of Vietnam vets. Hear NPR's Alix Spiegel."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Actors Fund Raises Record Amount To Help Unemployed Members | [
"With Broadway shuttered and its workers unable to make money, an old organization is trying to help. The Actors Fund was established in 1882 and helps members of the entertainment community in need. Every year, the fund distributes about $2 million. But in the past three months, the fund has distributed over $13 m... | [
"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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'Marketplace' Report: New Postage Stamp | [
"The U.S. Postal Service will launch a new stamp in May. The \"forever\" stamp, which will cost 41 cents, will remain valid regardless of future postage hikes. Marketplace's Steve Tripoli talks with John Ydstie. MADELEINE BRAND, host: From NPR News, this is DAY TO DAY. There are just a few ways to lock in future ... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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100th Anniversary of First-Ever U.S. Movie Theater | [
"Our own NPR movie critic reflects on the 100th anniversary of the first public movie theater in the United States. On June 19, 1905, the Nickelodeon opened in Pittsburgh, Penn."
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Actress LAUREN BACALL is a legend, though she doesn't like to think of herself as such | [
"1: Actress LAUREN BACALL is a legend, though she doesn't like to think of herself as such. She's been a star of stage and screen for fifty years, was married to Humphrey Bogart, and won the National Book Award for her 1978 autobiography \"By Myself.\" Her new book, \"Now\" (Alfred A. Knopf Inc.), tells the story o... | [
"For more than 50 years, actress and singer Diahann Carroll has been breaking barriers. She was the first black woman to win a Tony for best actress, and the first black woman to star in her own TV show — while not playing a maid. As the title character in that sitcom, Julia, Carroll became the model for one of the... | npr | {
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Frank: The Problem with Republicans | [
"Commentator Thomas Frank says conservatives praise the values of the hardworking middle-American family. But their policies ensure those families will have to work harder than ever before. Frank is the founding editor of the magazine <EM>The Baffler.</EM>"
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Nap Eyes' 'Every Time The Feeling' Is Much Ado About Meaning | [
"There must be some meaning to life if we still have music — it gives form to our existential dread, and sometimes you can dance to it. In just four short years, Nap Eyes have made much ado about meaninglessness with rock 'n' roll songs that shake just offbeat and smart lyrics wrapped in bemused ennui. I'm Bad Now,... | [
"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 True Story Of A Spanish Royal And The Very High Voice That Healed Him | [
"Several years ago, Claire van Kampen was composing music for a London theater production. During a break, one of the singers asked her if she knew the story of Farinelli, the famous 18th century opera singer. \"'You'd really like the bit where he goes to Spain and sings to King Phillipe who has this bipolar disord... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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What Detroit Can Learn From Other Cities | [
"As officials in Detroit move forward with the city’s bankruptcy filing, what can they learn from other cities across the country that have gone down this path? Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, filed for bankruptcy in October of 2011. There’s also San Bernadino, California; Jefferson County, Alabama; and Centr... | [
"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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Later This Hour Ted Libbey, | [
"Later this hour Ted Libbey, curator of the PT Basic Record Library, will be joined by three listeners who propose their musical choices to attract young people to classical music. But first, here's a selection from a listener in Normal, Illinois, who wrote to us via the Internet. Heather Cawlfield, a graduate stud... | [
"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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New Intelligence Director Receives Mixed Reviews | [
"Next week marks a milestone in the campaign to overhaul U.S. spy agencies. Wednesday will be the last day of the 100-day plan launched by new national intelligence director Michael McConnell. In April, McConnell laid out an ambitious program to address the problems that continue to plague intelligence efforts, d... | [
"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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Egypt To Try 19 Americans In NGO Dispute | [
"Nineteen Americans face criminal charges in Egypt over their work for U.S. non-profit organizations. The charges are part of an escalating stand-off between Egyptian officials and the U.S. Washington sends some $1.5 billion in aid to Egypt, and U.S. lawmakers say that's in jeopardy now."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Oscars Drops 'Popular Film' Category | [
"Don't think of it as a reversal. Think of it as the first act of a movie in which the lead — an incredibly attractive, symmetrically faced character — is up against seemingly insurmountable odds. Except in this version, that handsome-yet-relatable hero is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The chal... | [
"Stories: 1) Anderson, Recreating 'Blood' History 2) A Conversation About 'Eastern Promises' 3) An Oscar with your 'Ratatouille'? 4) Tamara Jenkins' Film Nominated for Oscars 5) 'Juno': Not Your Average Teen Pregnancy Movie 6) Review, 'Be Kind, Rewind'"
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Trade War: "The Fruit Of A President's Folly" | [
"On Sunday, The Des Moines Register ran a four-page advertising supplement “paid for and prepared solely by China Daily, an official publication of the People’s Republic of China.” Its message? That the trade war’s impact on soybean farmers in Iowa is “the fruit of a president’s folly.” \nThe advertisem... | [
"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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Nonesuch Records Has Just | [
"Nonesuch records has just released a four CD series of newly recorded works by film composers. From the disc that concentrates on the music of Toru Takemitsu we'll hear \"Music of Training and Rest\" from the film \"Jose Torres.\" John Adams conducts the London Sinfonietta. (Nonesuch 79404-2)"
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Art Historian Ross King | [
"Art Historian Ross King — Forum talks with art historian Ross King about the artistic revolution that led to the birth of Impressionism. King is the author of \"The Judgment of Paris: The Revolutionary Decade That Gave The World Impressionism,\" \"Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling,\" and \"Brunelleschi's Dome.\"... | [
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Foster Families Take Center Stage | [
"This summer, NPR is taking a closer look at media for kids, taking it as seriously as what's offered to adults. Our first piece looks at a new show starting Monday night on ABC Family. The Fosters could not be more literally named. It's about a foster family with two moms: one black, one white. They're parenting a... | [
"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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Web Addresses Available in Other Languages | [
"The Internet has long been dominated by English, but that's about to change. Starting Monday, Web users will be able to test Internet addresses in 11 languages that don't use the Roman alphabet."
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"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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Job Cuts Mean More Work For The Employed | [
"Millions have lost jobs since the economic downturn began. Many workers who have held on to their jobs have found their workloads increased. Guests discuss whether increased worker productivity is suppressing job growth, or if it's the new normal."
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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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Valentine's Day Vacant Lot Sales in New Jersey Didn't Go As Planned | [
"Five years ago, Newark, N.J., gave a valentine to residents: a building lot for a $1,000. It was a nice idea, but only a handful of the people awarded those lots were able to build."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Russian Hackers Targeted The Most Vulnerable Part Of U.S. Elections. Again | [
"When Russian hackers targeted the staff of Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., they took aim at maybe the most vulnerable sector of U.S. elections: campaigns. McCaskill's Senate staff received fake emails, as first reported by The Daily Beast, in an apparent attempt by Russia's GRU intelligence agency to gain access to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says. -- The Curious Deaths Of Kremlin Critics. And here are more early headlines: Two Tropical Depressions May Become Storms, Hit U.S. (NHC) Typhoon Makes Landfall In Japan. (AP) Primaries In Arizona, Flori... | npr | {
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Florida Representative-Elect On Latino Support For State's GOP | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Carlos Giménez, the Republican mayor of Miami-Dade County, Fla., about the surge in Latino support for Republicans in the state and about him winning a House seat."
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Comedy After Death: 'The Good Place' Creator Michael Schur On Ethics, Afterlife | [
"With David Folkenflik “The Good Place” is an Emmy-nominated comedy about the afterlife. We’re joined by the hit show’s creator. Guests Michael Schur, creator of NBC’s “The Good Place,” a comedy about the afterlife and the path to becoming a better person. The fourth and final season b... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Conservative Party On Course To Form British Government | [
"British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared poised to remain in power Friday, with early British election results and exit polls indicating his Conservatives had won a resounding victory and will return to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. Cameron's office said he would go later Friday to Buc... | [
"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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Anatomy of a Scandal: E-Mails Led Up to Dismissal | [
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"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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Want Some Record-Breaking Snow From Massachusetts? It'll Cost You | [
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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North Carolina Power Sharing | [
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'The Great Revolt' In The Voting Booth | [
"Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 may have surprised a lot of people, but that doesn’t mean it was a fluke. Journalists, pundits, professors and political strategists have spent over a year analyzing how Trump won. In their new book The Great Revolt, columnist Salena Zito and Republican strategist Brad To... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Chinoy On How North Korea Went Nuclear 2) 'Pineapple Express' Blazes Into Theaters"
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U.S. Lawmakers Press for Prosecution of Liberia's Taylor | [
"Some members of the U.S. Congress say former Liberian leader Charles Taylor should be extradited to Sierra Leone to face a war crimes tribunal. Taylor is under virtual house arrest in Nigeria after accepting exile there -- an arrangement the U.S. State Department has accepted. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- European Leaders: Trust Is At Stake Over Alleged U.S. Spying. -- Norway Says It Can't Destroy Syria's Chemical Weapons. And here are more early headlines: Sebelius Criticizes Her Detractors, Says Health Care Website Will Improve. (AP) France Orders Large Anti-Terrorism ... | npr | {
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Slate's Jurisprudence: Scalia Won't Recuse Himself | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Florida Case Prompts Massive Responses To Race Card Project | [
"For the last three years, NPR's Michele Norris has asked people to share their six-word stories about race and cultural identity. The confrontation in Sanford, Fla., has been a running thread in the inbox of the Race Card Project since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in 2012."
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Earthquake Near Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning | [
"A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck in the Pacific Ocean, triggering a tsunami warning off the southern coast of Japan. Japan's Meteorological Agency said the quake occurred about 80 miles off the southern coast of Chichi Island in the Pacific Ocean. The offshore quake struck at arou... | [
"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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Deer Rescued From Frozen Lake In Oregon | [
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The Battle Over American Health Care: What's At Stake In The Senate's Bill | [
"<em>Vox.com</em> correspondent Sarah Kliff says Republicans determined to replace and repeal Obamacare are finding it's \"awfully difficult to write a bill that would get rid of it entirely.\""
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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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'Morning Edition' Returns: CBS More Cautious for Grammys | [
"After a breast-exposing fiasco during its broadcast of the Super Bowl halftime show, CBS says it will add an extra delay when airing this Sunday's Grammy Awards. The upcoming show features pop stars Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, who were at the center of the Super Bowl controversy."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Moore's Bush Film Wins Top Prize at Cannes | [
"Michael Moore's documentary about President Bush's war on terror -- Fahrenheit 9/11 -- has won the Palme d'Or, top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It's the first documentary to win the top prize at the festival in nearly 50 years. The politically charged film explores the links between the Bush family and Saudi... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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814 QuickTake Northwest | [
"OPB's morning podcast of top news stories from around the Pacific Northwest."
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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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Airbnb Counters Critics On Housing Supply And Tax Collection | [
"Airbnb says a study which claims the fastest-growing share of its listings come from property managers — not individual home owners renting out their residences — is flawed."
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Nuevofest 2019: The Smooth Grooves Of Los Rivera Destino | [
"This past July, World Cafe Live held the annual Nuevofest, an all-ages day-long concert celebrating Latin American music. Presented by Afrotaino Productions in collaboration with WXPN in Philadelphia, where we produce World Cafe, the concert featured eight artists with musical roots from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Arg... | [
"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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Amid Trump Defense Spending Statements, His Plans Are Unclear | [
"Washington's national security establishment is not used to this kind of spotlight. From time to time, the players in what Sen. John McCain calls the \"military-industrial-congressional complex\" are hailed as heroes, praised for their sacrifice or occasionally dinged in committee testimony and the odd think tank ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Sierra Leone's Water Of Life — And Death | [
"Traditionally, water symbolizes life and renewal, but in Sierra Leone it is also a vehicle for epidemic and death — the focus of photographer Mustafah Abdulaziz's project \"Water Is Gold,\" which documents the causes and effects of the country's recent cholera outbreak. Last year, Sierra Leone experienced the wors... | [
"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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In New Orleans, Mardi Gras Parade Tradition Collides With Blackface Debate | [
"New Orleans Times-Picayune deputy opinions editor Jarvis DeBerry (@jarvisdeberry) joins Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins to explain why he thinks it’s time to end the Zulu Club’s Mardi Gras tradition of parading in blackface. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America | [
"Americans bought tens of millions of pairs of eclipse glasses to watch the total solar eclipse that crossed the U.S. in 2017. Now tens of thousands of them are heading for South America for another eclipse. A group of astronomers is repurposing boxes and boxes of the glasses to send to hopeful viewers ahead of the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Latest Stop In Laos Focuses On Younger Demographic. -- Trial Opens For Occupiers Of Oregon Wildlife Refuge. And here are more early headlines: Syria Accused Of Dropping Chlorine Gas On Civilians. (BBC) Hurricane Newton Makes Second Mexican Landfall. (NHC) Miami ... | npr | {
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Study Finds Whites Anxious About Race | [
"A new study from Northwestern University's Department of Social Psychology finds that many whites worry about inadvertently getting into trouble for seeming biased. As a result, says study author Jennifer Richeson, Caucasians seek to avoid situations where bias might be revealed, such as in the company of black pe... | [
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History Museum to Chronicle Roots of Hip-Hop | [
"Hip-hop artists say they will turn over relics such as vinyl records, CDs and diaries to the National Museum of American History. The museum plans to open an exhibit tracing hip-hop from its origins in the South Bronx to its emergence as a global phenomenon."
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"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Iraq Fights To Quell Uprising By Al-Qaida-Linked Militias | [
"Using airstrikes and ground troops, the Iraqi military is fighting to quell an armed uprising by al-Qaida-linked militias in the country's western Anbar province. David Greene talks to Will Dunlop, a reporter for the French press agency, for an update."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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The Roles of William H. Macy | [
"William H. Macy has become a success by playing losers like Jerry Lundegaard in the movie <EM>Fargo</EM>. Now, he's starring in a new film, <EM>The Cooler</EM>, where being down on his luck is part of his character's job description. Macy speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the memorable choices he's made throug... | [
"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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The Second Movement Minuet | [
"The second movement minuet from Mozart's Serenade in E-Flat, K. 375, is played by the ensemble Mozzafiato, featuring clarinetist Charles Neidich. (Sony Classical SK 64306)"
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Brazil Outshines Other BRIC Economies | [
"One of the most powerful forces of change has been the dramatic economic growth in Brazil, Russia, India and China. Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Jim O'Neill coined the term BRIC, an acronym for those four countries, ten years ago when he began to zero in on their economies. O'Neill talks to Renee Mon... | [
"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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William Eggleston's Music, Much Like His Photography, Thrives Off Ambiguity | [
"In the 1970s, William Eggleston shocked the New York art world when the Museum of Modern Art exhibited his color photographs (Until then, mostserious photography had been black and white). Eggleston's pictures of the everyday established color photography and turned him into an art star. At the age of 78, the Memp... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Atheist Flag Will Be Raised Over Ten Commandments Monument | [
"For New Hampshire residents, the dueling symbols are raising questions about belief, inclusion and the separation of church and state."
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Planets, Planets Everywhere | [
"I've spent the last few days in Seattle collaborating with Bruce Balick on a project to study how stars like the Sun die. While I was here I had the good fortune to see an excellent talk by Eliza Kempton of the University of California, Santa Cruz. Kempton's talk was on the study of exoplanet atmospheres. It is ... | [
"One of the best albums of 2014 that no one heard (read: that went unpublicized) was Jane Weaver's The Silver Globe. It's an epic kraut-pop opera of sorts, teeming with motorik rhythms and analogue synths. Weaver's lyrics indirectly examine what it means to succeed during our brief time on this planet, both as an a... | npr | {
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Connecticut Puts The Squeeze On Olive Oil Fraud | [
"Just as wine lovers expect complexity in an outstanding vintage, lovers of olive oil want purity in their favorite extra virgin. High-end olive oil is very expensive to produce — and fraud is a growing problem. When Connecticut officials discovered olive oil that was labeled extra virgin but was really a cheap kno... | [
"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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California Proposes Extension Of Eviction Moratoriam | [
"California has announced a plan to extend the state's COVID-related eviction moratorium through the end of September. The proposal includes a provision to pay all past-due rent for tenants."
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Psychiatrist and novelist RODERICK ANSCOMBE | [
"Psychiatrist and novelist RODERICK ANSCOMBE. He oversees a psychiatric ward at a hospital outside of Boston, and has written a new novel that retells the dracula myth, \"The Secret Life of Laszlo Count Dracula,\" (Hyperion). Anscombe says he wanted to \"humanize\" Dracula, making him more a man than a monster. In ... | [
"NPR'S WENDY KAUFMAN IN SEATTLE REPORTS THAT MARTIN PANG, WHO HAD BEEN CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF FOUR SETTLE FIREFIGHTERS, HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN BRAZIL."
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Empty Houses, Reclaimed | [
"The story of the Reclaimers movement isa story about one of the biggest issues in America today: housing and homelessness. In March of 2020, a group of homeless and housing-insecure people broke into a number of empty homes in a neighborhood of Los Angeles, and occupied them. They called themselves \"Reclaimers\".... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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War in Iraq: David Halberstam | [
"NPR's John Ydstie talks to best-selling writer David Halberstam about the war in Iraq. Halberstam is the author of <EM>The Best and the Brightest</EM> and many other books. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his war reporting in Vietnam."
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Laura Gibson: Muted Beauty In The 'Shadows' | [
"Every day this week, Song of the Day will showcase a track by an artist playing the South by Southwest music festival. For NPR Music's full coverage of SXSW — complete with full-length concerts, studio sessions, blogs, Twitter feeds, video and more --click here. And don't miss our continuous six-hour playlist, The... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Romney Calls Osama 'Barack Obama' | [
"During a speech to the Chamber of Commerce yesterday in Greenwood, S.C., Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a statement on this week's video release by Osama Bin Laden. Romney referred to it as having come from \"Barack Obama\" — twice. Romney's campaign is calling his mention of the Democratic pre... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Corker Flakes and Flake Uncorked,\" \"All The Presidents [Are Creepy] Men\" and \"Amazon Invaders.\""
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Rumsfeld's Pentagon Covert Operations Group | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with <EM>Washington Post</EM> reporter Barton Gellman about a once-secret Pentagon intelligence operation developed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. The organization, called the Strategic Support Branch, reports directly to Rumsfeld, and participates in clandestine operations abroad... | [
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Chicago Police Officer Charged With Murder Takes The Stand | [
"Officer Jason Van Dyke took the stand in his own defense Tuesday. The white officer is on trial for the shooting death of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager. McDonald was shot 16 times."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Someone Willing To Share | [
"I let out a huge sigh of relief as I heard Rebeccas story. My husband died of brain cancer 14 years ago when we were both just 24 years old and the biggest secret I've kept all these years is of all the awful things that happened during those gruelling 10 months while he slowly fell into ruin. The family issues, t... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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A Lot Of Songs About Ice Cream | [
"On July 15, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring July National Ice Cream Month, and called \"upon the people of the United States to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities.\" As this week marks that momentous occasion's 32nd anniversary, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin ... | [
"Stories: 1) Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them 2) Dierks Bentley's 'Home' Is Full Of Country Struggles"
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Barry Bonds Under House Arrest Plus Probation | [
"Former Major League Baseball star Barry Bonds was sentenced to 30 days of house arrest and two years probation on Friday for his federal conviction of obstruction of justice. NPR's Tom Goldman reports."
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What's Known About The Latest Hack Of Government Agencies | [
"President Trump keeps repeating baseless claims that his opponents broke into election systems. But he hasn't commented on the suspected Russian hack of U.S. government agencies."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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Parents Likely To Face Charges In Balloon Hoax | [
"Authorities in Colorado say the parents of a boy once thought trapped in a runaway helium balloon will likely face felony charges for what allegedly was a stunt. The Larimer County sheriff's office says the whole thing was a hoax designed to land a reality television show."
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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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Remembering Chuck Thompson | [
"Commentator Frank Deford recalls the life of baseball broadcaster Chuck Thompson, who died recently at age 83. Thompson, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was the long-time broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles."
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Some Sublime Romanticism | [
"Some sublime romanticism from world-renowned oboist Heinz Holliger (HAWL-eh-gehr) and pianist Andras (AHN-drash) Schiff: From a March 30th concert at the 92nd Street Y's Tisch Center for the Arts, the duo plays Three Romances, Op. 94, by Robert Schumann. (Tisch Center)"
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Astronauts Set To Land At International Space Station After Historic Launch | [
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Travelers, Beware: The Summer of the Middle Seat | [
"Press reports predict a rough summer for air travelers, with higher fares, crowded planes and overworked airline employees. Taking that warning one step further, Brian Unger predicts that this season will go down in history as \"The Summer of the Middle Seat.\""
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House Votes To Cut Student Loan Rate, Sends Bill To Obama | [
"The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan bill to cut the cost of borrowing for federal student loans, sending the measure to President Obama for his signature. The bill, which had easily passed the Democratic-controlled Senate last week, would retroactively cut higher rates... | [
"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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TERRY GROSS talks with writer ALLEN BARRA ("Bear-ah"), the author of "Inventing Wyatt Earp: Hi... | [
"<A HREF=\"http://whyy.org/cgi-bin/bookdisplay.cgi?2474\"><IMG SRC=\"http://whyy.org/logos/BOOK.GIF\" border=0 ALIGN=RIGHT></A>TERRY GROSS talks with writer ALLEN BARRA (\"Bear-ah\"), the author of \"Inventing Wyatt Earp: His Life and Many Legends\" (Carroll & Graff Publishers). It tells the story of the famous... | [
"Film editor and sound designer WALTER MURCH. He won an Academy Award for sound design for \"Apolcolypse Now.\" Some of the films he's edited and/or mixed are \"The Conversation,\" \"American Graffiti,\" \"Apocalypse Now,\" \"The Godfather (II, and III)\"and \"Crumb.\" He's written a new book about his work, \"In t... | npr | {
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The History and Mentality of Self-Mutilation | [
"An estimated 2 million Americans practice some form of self-injury, and there is a common misperception that -- like anorexia -- the problem afflicts mostly young women. But self-mutilation isn't exclusively a modern adolescent issue. The disorder is an ancient one, and it is best understood as an attempt to relie... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Obama's Jobs Problem: Government To The Rescue? | [
"As President Obama embarks on vacation, he leaves behind roiling domestic markets, dismal unemployment numbers and speculation about what he'll propose in a planned jobs-and-economy speech after Labor Day. While he's expected to lay out some familiar strategies when he returns, from extending payroll tax cuts to n... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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California Struggles To Respond To Fire Season | [
"Across California, people are facing challenges from two dozen large wildfires burning out of control — from poor air quality in the Bay Area to more potential evacuations in the south."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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For Yazidis In U.S., New Year Holiday Brings Taste Of Lamb And The Home They Fled | [
"Nawaf Ashur Haskan says his brother always knew which family in their northern Iraqi village was making tashrib for the Yazidi New Year. He would arrive at that house at 11:30 a.m. knowing he would be urged to stay for lunch. Tashrib, a dish of long-simmered lamb, chickpeas and spices poured over flatbread, is ser... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Parent Charges Wyoming School For Blundered Handling Of Sexual Abuse | [
"A parent filed a complaint with the federal government charging a Wyoming school district with mishandling its response to her child’s sexual assault by another student. Melodie Edwards (@MelodieEdwards3) of Wyoming Public Radio has the story. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Democrats Want To Work On A Sound Border System, Rep. Thompson Says | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, who is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, about President Trump's prime-time request to fund a border wall."
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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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Charging Child Abuse In Ct | [
"Veta (VEE-tuh) Christy reports on a Connecticut mother who has repeatedly been reported for child abuse. But when state authorities investigate each case, they have found no basis for the charges. Authorities won't give her the names of her accusers and she's suing to find out just who keeps charging her with the ... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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