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Cloud Cult: Musical and Visual Instruments | [
"When the band Cloud Cult goes on the road, they lug around the usual cargo of guitars and amps. But on top of that, they must also account for the easels and brushes of the band's artists. The large Minneapolis-based band includes live painting on stage in a multimedia performance that has earned them a unique rep... | [
"Stories: 1) Christopher Dickey: Intelligence The NYPD Way 2) Elusive Fol Chen Offers Dark, Whimsical Debut"
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Corporations Offer Help In Trimming The Waist | [
"Part of an ongoing series on obesity in America As companies feel the financial burden of the obesity epidemic, some are trying to help their bottom line by helping employees with their waistline. One of the largest such efforts is at the Dow Chemical Company, which has operations in Michigan, Texas, Louisiana and... | [
"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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Jack Goldsmith Says Temper Your Supreme Expectations | [
"Harvard Law professor Jack Goldsmith tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro both liberals and conservatives should temper their expectations for a new Supreme Court."
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Not Since WW II Has There Been A Deadlier Year For Migrants | [
"David Greene talks to William Lacy Swing, director general of the International Organization for Migration, about why this year was the deadliest for migrants and refugees since World War II."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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British High Court Rules U.K. Parliament Must Approve Brexit Plans | [
"The High Court in Britain has ruled that Parliament should have a say on when the country starts the process of leaving the European Union. The decision is a blow to Prime Minister Theresa May, who felt she had a mandate from the June \"Brexit\" referendum to control the process herself."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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'International Dadaism Month' in Lawrence, Kansas | [
"The mayor of Lawrence Kansas has proclaimed International Dadaism Month. But in the spirit of the absurdist movement, celebration dates are spread throughout the year."
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The Austin 100: CLAVVS | [
"Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Genre: Pop Why We're Excited: Amber Renee got her start as an Americana singer-songwriter in Atlanta, while Graham Marsh is a decorated producer and engineer with 16 Grammy nominations (and four wins) to his name thanks to collaborations with Bruno Mars, Ludacris and others. As CLAVVS,... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Christopher Alexander's 'Nature of Order' | [
"In the late 1970s, Christopher Alexander became an icon in the architecture world with his book, A Pattern Language. In it, he argued for injecting personal, emotional and spiritual qualities into manmade structures, streets and cities. Alexander's book challenged the architectural establishment and derided much... | [
"Tape and Copy on the 100th anniversary of Merrian/Webster's Collegiate dictionary."
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Songs We Love: The Range, 'Florida' | [
"Being old enough to remember a time before the Internet, Providence-based electronic music producer The Range (real name: James Hinton) has some heavy thoughts about the ways in which people connect online, and how he's been impacted by it. Potential, his soon-to-be-released second album sees The Range take an arc... | [
"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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Obama, McCain Sweep Potomac Region in Primaries | [
"Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republican Sen. John McCain swept the Potomac area yesterday in the region's presidential primaries. <em>Washington Post</em> political reporter Shailagh Murray discusses the primary results and what they mean for the road ahead."
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"We've been helping our friends at It's All Politics on the big story of the morning, which, as you've no doubt heard, is that after a nail-biter of a night, Mitt Romney took the Iowa primary by eight votes. Rick Santorum pulled a surprising turn around to end up second. Here's some of the territory we've covered o... | npr | {
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New Book Says Even Before Pandemic, Working Parents Juggled Multiple Roles | [
"Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley speaks with Christine Beckman and Melissa Mazmanian about their new book “Dreams of the Overworked: Living, Working, and Parenting in the Digital Age.” Book Excerpt: ‘Dreams of the Overworked’ By Christine Beckman and Melissa Mazmanian Nancy Huron’s day incl... | [
"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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Trump's 'Closing Argument' On Taxes, Annotated | [
"President Trump gave a final pitch on the importance of tax overhaul on Wednesday, as the House and Senate said they had reconciled the differences between their bills. Congress is expected to vote on the final bill next week, and Trump says the changes would take effect early next year. Read the full text of his ... | [
"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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International Food Donations to North Korea Shrink | [
"Due to a combination of geography, lack of technology and public policy, North Korea cannot produce enough food to feed its population. The communist nation relies on shrinking international food donations to make up the difference. Linda Wertheimer talks to the World Food Program's Anthony Banbury about the scope... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Obama Hits Battleground States In Final Blitz | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Political Roundup: G8, Supreme Court | [
"The G8 summit of the world's wealthiest nations concludes in Scotland, and President Bush heads back to Washington for a possible Supreme Court nomination fight with Congress. Juan Williams joins Alex Chadwick for a discussion of these issues, and the other political topics of the week."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: starting with the Beggar in Chief; Bloodthirsty Political Debates and Earth 2.0."
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Napa Gallery for Developmentally Disabled Artists | [
"A new gallery in Napa is providing artists who have developmental disabilities, such as autism and Down syndrome, a place to produce, show and sell their artwork. A visit to the Brown Street Gallery offers insights into their creative world."
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For Obamacare To Work, It's Not Just About The Numbers | [
"Relatively few people have enrolled in new health insurance plans since the Affordable Care Act exchanges launched this month. But some health care experts say it's early days yet — and that getting the right proportion of healthy, young new enrollees is just as important as how quickly people sign up. The Congres... | [
"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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What Happened to California's Homeland Security Tech Boom? | [
"After 9/11, a lot of people thought national security would become a growth industry. And California, with its high-tech know-how and aerospace history, seemed perfectly positioned to cash in on the boom. But that windfall in homeland security contracts has been slow to materialize."
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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The Collaborations That Shaped 2019 | [
"You can stream this playlist via Spotify or Apple Music. The past decade hasn't brought us the end of genre, as has been frequently declared. But what we've witnessed, and still are, is cross-pollination on every possible face of the prism. Nowhere has this been more clear than in the field of collaborations. Pra... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Harvey Fuqua: From Doo-Wop To Disco | [
"Longtime music producer Harvey Fuqua, one of the major forces at Motown Records throughout the '60s and early '70s, died July 6 in Detroit. He was 80. Though Fuqua hasn't always attracted the same recognition as the Holland-Dozier-Holland team or the late Norman Whitfield, he was pivotal in the history of soul mus... | [
"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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Obama Delivers Commencement Speech At Rutgers University | [
"Obama gave one of his last graduation speeches as a sitting president at Rutgers University Sunday. He was persuaded to come after receiving letters from the student body president's grandmother."
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"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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A Single Mother's Katrina Financial Odyssey | [
"Single mother Robin Stewart recently decided to return to New Orleans to restart her life. She talks about how Hurricane Katrina impacted her family's finances, and what she's doing to start over after the storm. Audie Cornish reports."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Barbara Bradley Reports On The Potential Consequences Of Legislation | [
"that would deny public education to children whose parents are in the country illegally. Such an immigration amendment is scheduled for consideration next month, when Congress returns from summer recess."
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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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Summertime Pandering, the Art of Satire and Third Party Candidates | [
"A new episode of everyone's favorite podcast, It's All Politics, is available for download. On the show this week NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin talk about what summer is really all about: sunshine, vacations, and candidates pandering to conventions held by special interest groups who'd like to hear those candidat... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Iowa Voters In Correctionville Think The U.S. Needs Correcting | [
"The Iowa caucuses are 3 days away. Some voters in the rural and largely conservative part of western Iowa are struggling between the pull of their choice candidate and who they think is likely to win."
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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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Getting Back To School Isn't Easy For Anyone — But It's A Lot Harder For Some | [
"It's September and millions of kids are going back to school this month. Millions more already have. And while some students are beginning the new year in physical classrooms, many are still learning in online classrooms that schools transitioned to when the pandemic began in March. Remote learning isn't easy for ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Mystery And Decay In An Ancient, Occupied City | [
"The market, or casbah, in the 2,000-year-old Palestinian city of Nablus is a mixture of vibrancy and decay: Boys hawk pirated DVDs and cheap Chinese plastic items beneath Ottoman-era architecture, and the smell of fresh-baked pita bread blends distastefully with the city's still-underdeveloped sewage system. Matt ... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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The CIA In Afghanistan, In The Aftermath Of Attack | [
"A suicide bomber killed seven CIA officers at an American base in Afghanistan on Thursday. The attack has raised questions about security and the Agency's role there. Mark Mazzetti, national security correspondent for the <em>The New York Times</em>, and Charles Faddis, a former CIA operations officer, explain how... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Tennessee Says A Third Of Its High School Graduates Didn't Meet Requirements | [
"About a third of Tennessee students who graduated from high school in 2015 did so without earning the necessary credits. That revelation came late last month in a report by the state's education department — a report meant to explore why so many Tennessee students are having trouble in college. For the first time,... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Howard Gardner, 'Changing Minds' | [
"In his new book, Changing Minds, Howard Gardner examines how politicians, creative artists, busines leaders, teachers and prospective dates go about the business of changing deeply held opinions -- what works, what doesn't, and why. From the book, Gardner's Seven Levers of Mind Change: 1. Reason 2. Research 3. ... | [
"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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. Escalation In Bosnia | [
"Host Jacki Lyden speaks with NPR's Andy Bowers in itez, where British troops of the United Nations peacekeeper rapid reaction orce are preparing to move into the hills above Sarajevo. The UN troops hope to tem the seige by Serb rebels of the Bosnian capital city."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Landmark Bookstore to Close in Berkeley | [
"Changing times along the strip just off Berkeley's campus have lead to the decline of local businesses along the strip, including the scheduled closure of a landmark store, Cody's Books."
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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One Wealthy Couple's Mission To Save Marriages, En Masse | [
"At a church in South Dallas, in one of the poorest parts of town, the room is packed with hundreds of couples. They're sitting, holding hands and staring into each other's eyes. Their hosts, multi-millionaire couple Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, are on a mission: to save marriages. They're trying to sat... | [
"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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Rick Santorum: The Underdog With A Loud Bark | [
"Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is campaigning in New Hampshire after finishing a very close second in the Iowa caucuses. His success in the Hawkeye State was a surprise because Santorum was polling in the single digits there just a few weeks back. For Santorum, surprising the political establishm... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Studies Reveal Mechanisms of Monarch Migration | [
"What drives monarch butterflies to travel en masse thousands of miles to pine groves in Mexico? New research published in the journal PLOS Biology sheds light on the complex circadian clock mechanism in the butterfly brain, and how monarchs can use the position of the sun for navigation, even as it moves across th... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Century of Spectacle at Times Square | [
"On April 8, 1904 the mayor of New York City renamed bustling Longacre Square after a new tenant: The New York Times. Since then, Times Square has had its ups and downs. It became emblematic of New York's decline into crime and drugs in the 1970s, then re-emerged over the next 20 years as a tourist destination. ... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Sonia Manzano: I Met A Girl Named Maria | [
"Sonia Manzano, who plays Maria on Sesame Street, is retiring after forty-four years on the show. One of the most pressing questions Ophira Eisenberg had for Manzano on the Ask Me Another stage was this: \"Where is Sesame Street?\" \"Sesame Street is everywhere,\" Manzano replied. This specific magic — the kind tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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A Surprise Senate Battleground: South Dakota | [
"For South Dakotans who have enjoyed a relatively low-key campaign season so far, your peace and quiet is about to end. Both the Senate arm of the national Democratic Party and a crowd-sourced, anti-superPAC superPAC are preparing to flood the airwaves with ads backing Democratic candidate Rick Weiland and attackin... | [
"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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Studies Ease Fears About Mercury in Fillings | [
"Mercury in dental work does not hinder children's mental development, according to two new studies. The findings, published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association, found no difference between children with and without fillings containing mercury. In tests conducted in America and Portugal, rese... | [
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Rice, Moore Invited To Wear Green Jackets | [
"Augusta National Golf Club has decided to admit female members for the first time in 80 years. The home of the Masters has invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina business woman Darla Moore to become the first women in green jackets when the club opens for a new season in October."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Syrian War Enters 8th Year, Trailing Smoke And Suffering In Its Wake | [
"The Syrian war crossed a wretched threshold Thursday, marking seven years since the start of the protests against President Bashar Assad's regime. Within months Assad had sent troops to crush the uprising, sparking a civil war that has gathered antagonists at a rate only exceeded by its human costs — which, by man... | [
"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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Sorry Charlie: 'Two And A Half Men' May Go On | [
"Andrew Wallenstein is an editor of The Hollywood Reporter. Sorry, Charlie: Two and a Half Men has a future without you, unthinkable as it might sound. But if you make good on your threat to go, we'll miss your sardonic wit. If Sheen thinks he has CBS over a barrel, he should brush up on his TV history. It's been p... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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'Death In The Air' Revisits 5 Days When London Was Choked By Poisonous Smog | [
"Nicknames like a real \"peasouper\" or a \"London Particular\" make the quintessential foggy day in London Town sound so quaint — an impression that's been intensified in art and literature. Certainly, the London of Sherlock Holmes would be a lot less mysterious without that obscuring fog. Impressionist painter Cl... | [
"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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Hands-On Study Reveals Hygiene Issues at Airports | [
"A survey of airports in five American cities finds that 20 percent of women and 30 percent of men don't wash their hands after using the bathroom. The study cites much better hygiene habits in Toronto, where 96 percent of restroom users wash up. Hear Dr. Judy Daly of the American Society of Microbiology."
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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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Florida Man Awarded $37,500 After Cops Mistake Glazed Doughnut Crumbs For Meth | [
"It sounds like a joke, but, well — keep reading. In December 2015, 64-year-old Daniel Rushing had just dropped off a friend at chemotherapy and was driving home an older woman from his church who worked at the 7-Eleven and would otherwise walk the 2 miles home. As Rushing drove away from the convenience store, pol... | [
"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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Duke Energy CEO: 'I Don't Think Of Myself As A Powerful Woman' | [
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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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U.S. Presses Pakistan To Continue Border Offensive | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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A Kinder 'Cruella'? Film Reimagines The Dalmatian Villain With Spotty Success | [
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"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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Halloween Prop Frightens Young Fisherman | [
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Frustrated With GOP Candidates, Muslims Recall More Welcoming Days | [
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White House Announces Campaign Against Campus Sexual Assault | [
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"A male sergeant at West Point has been accused of secretly videotaping at least a dozen female cadets, sometimes when they were showering, The New York Times reports. Gen. John F. Campbell, the army's vice chief of staff, tells the Times that \"once notified of the violation, a full investigation was launched, fol... | npr | {
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Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman Discusses Trump's Decision To Leave Iran Nuclear Deal | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., about his take on President Trump's decision to leave the Iran nuclear deal. Sherman, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, originally voted against the deal, but believes pulling out now could have dangerous consequences."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Top 10 Public Radio Studio Sessions Of 2013 | [
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Israel Kills Palestinians Suspected In June Kidnappings | [
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"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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'The Dispatcher' Is A Short Stroll In A Strange Neighborhood | [
"John Scalzi's newest book, The Dispatcher, is a strange one. And I don't mean the book itself, though it has its own streak of oddity alive in its pages. I mean the book as metaphysical object — book as BOOK, as story and voice and concept and conceit. It's strange because, for starters, it's a backwards kind of b... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption"
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Video: Semi Full Of Piglets Flips In Ohio; Police Try To Corral Hundreds | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Heavy Fighting Pushes Ivory Coast To Brink Of War | [
"Heavy fighting between two men who both claim the presidency in the Ivory Coast has brought the country to the brink of civil war. Incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo was declared to have lost December's presidential election to his rival, Allasane Outtara but has refused to give up power. The U-N says up to a mil... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Obama Team Says Stimulus Has Saved Or Created 250,000 Education-Related Jobs | [
"More numbers from the Obama administration this morning on how many jobs it estimates have been \"saved or created\" so far by the $787 billion stimulus plan signed into law early this year: 250,000 \"teaching or other education jobs\" the Associated Press says. Last week, the administration said that 30,000 job... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Remembering Fred Foy, Voice Of 'The Lone Ranger' | [
"The famous voice of <em>The Lone Ranger</em> -- Fred Foy -- called \"Hi-yo Silver!\" in the opening of each program. He was also the announcer for <em>The Green Hornet</em> and <em>Sergeant Preston Of The Yukon</em>. He died Wednesday in his home in Woburn, Mass. at the age of 89."
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"Stories: 1) Gene Autry, America's 'Public Cowboy No. 1' 2) Dolly Parton: No 'Better Day' Than Today 3) How E.B. White Spun 'Charlotte's Web'"
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Kerry Ad Controversy Puts Spotlight on 527s | [
"The federal campaign finance reform law was meant to stop the flow of \"soft\" money into elections. But a loophole in that law allows huge donations for ads by organizations known as 527s -- including the anti-Kerry Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. Hear NPR's Tavis Smiley, Arlene Holt Baker of a 527 group called Vo... | [
"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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Femi Kuti in Concert | [
"A veritable superstar in his native Nigeria, Femi Kuti is the standard bearer for Afro-beat, the blend of American jazz and funk with African percussion and vocals pioneered by his father, Fela Kuti in the 1970s. Born in London in 1962 and raised in Lagos, Femi Kuti started his music career as a teenager, playing ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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'The Way Back': An Epic Escape, Short On Drama | [
"In a bleak prison yard in 1940, a Polish political prisoner named Janusz and a dozen other recently convicted \"enemies of the Soviet people\" stand freezing as a commandant tells them about the gulag to which Stalin has sent them, and in which they're likely to die. \"Understand,\" he says, \"it's not our guns or... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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British Bask In Summer Of Sporting Triumphs | [
"The stars are finally aligning for British sport. Earlier this month, Andy Murray broke a seven-decade lockout for the British, picking up the men's title at Wimbledon in straight sets against six-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic. NPR's Philip Reeve's described the reaction in the U.K. as a \"tsunami of eupho... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Can A 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Be Both In And Out Of Reach? Yes. -- Jenni Rivera: A Beautiful Voice Goes Silent. Other stories making news: -- Russia And U.S. In Talks About Syria; But Foreign Minister Says \"Brainstorming Session\" Is Not Sign Of Wavering Support For Assad. (The G... | npr | {
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Trump To Sign Order Rolling Back Another Environmental Regulation | [
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Uganda Election Pits President Museveni Against Novice Politician | [
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Powell: 45 Nations Back War Effort | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell says the U.S-led \"coalition of the willing\" to oust Saddam Hussein has the support of at least 45 nations. But he says a third of them \"do not yet wish to be publicly named.\" NPR's Michele Kelemen reports."
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What It Looked Like From Inside Boston's Lockdown | [
"Boston area residents essentially found themselves stuck inside a crime scene Thursday night and Friday morning. Pictures taken from behind window screens and on top of roofs gave the world a look at what people there were seeing."
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Tesla Upgrades Batteries On Some Cars To Help Irma Evacuees | [
"To help evacuees from Hurricane Irma drive a little further, Telsa sent an upgrade to some of it's cars that made the battery last longer. This raises the question: if they could do it with software remotely, why didn't they do it before? Many companies try to differentiate between identical or nearly identical pr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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A Student Punished For Wearing A Mexican Flag At Graduation Finally Gets His Diploma | [
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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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Mideast Film Festival | [
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Boy Hit by U.S. Missile Gets Medical Help | [
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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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The Jamestown Project | [
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Teachers Stumped by Budget, Discipline | [
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3 Sprinters Test Positive for Banned Substances | [
"Three well-known track and field athletes from the United States and Jamaica have tested positive for banned substances. One of the athletes who came forward Sunday was Tyson Gay, one of the world's top sprinters over the last 10 years."
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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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'Barbershop' Returns, With Shears In Hand And New Twists In Mind | [
"The latest in the <em>Barbershop</em> movie franchise is out this weekend. Screenwriter Tracy Oliver, who co-wrote the screenplay, talks with NPR's Michel Martin."
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Netscape Profits Down | [
"--NPR's Elaine Korry reports that competition from Microsoft has cut into Netscape's profits. The companies produce rival programs to navigate and view the World Wide Web. Microsoft packages its browser with the popular Windows program, capturing big pieces of the market...though Netscape was an early leader in th... | [
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Excerpt: 'How The End Begins' | [
"Chapter One: \"We Came So Close\" The London-based Spectator is the oldest continuously published periodical in the English language, dating back to eighteenth-century London coffeehouse literary culture. It has survived as a respected general interest weekly, politically eclectic, culturally snobbish in a louche ... | [
"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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An All-Star Rock Jam That Transcends Egos | [
"Based on star power alone, this nearly forgotten document of London rock circa 1971 should have been huge. Among the A-list friends gathered to support Mike Heron — the guitarist, singer and songwriter of the Incredible String Band — on his solo outing are Richard Thompson, Steve Winwood, John Cale of The Velvet U... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Mentally Disabled & Credit | [
"Joyce Russell of member station WOI in Ames, Iowa reports that some credit card companies have been pushing their products to the mentally disabled. Among the problems they are encountering are huge debt and a lack of resources to repay that debt. Some states have now entered the fray, proposing new regulations on... | [
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French Media, Public Rally Behind 'Charlie Hebdo' | [
"This much is certain: Charlie Hebdo will live another day. The magazine, which was the target of a deadly attack Wednesday, will be kept going through financial and editorial backing from some of France's largest media groups. Luc Bronner, a top editor at Le Monde, a leading French newspaper, tweeted a joint lette... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- As Attacks Continue, NATO Scales Back Joint Operations In Afghanistan. -- Romney's Wrong And Right About The '47 Percent'. -- Palestinians Have 'No Interest ... In Establishing Peace,' Romney Says. Other stories in the news: -- \"Syria Tested Chemical Weapons Systems, Witnesse... | npr | {
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Long Haul Trucker Was 'Completely Seduced' By The Open Road | [
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Cadavers Exhibit Prompts Ethical Questions | [
"Exhibitions of human cadavers attract thousands of visitors across the country -- and rakes in millions. The exhibits have also raised ethical concerns. Guests discuss the science, showmanship and controversy of the exhibition of bodies. Guests: Neda Ulaby, cultural reporter for NPR Anita Allen, professor of law... | [
"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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Rethinking Controversial Monuments | [
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This That Or The Other: Bridgerton, Sweatpants, Or Potato? | [
"Standup comics Shalewa Sharpe and Gastor Almonte (The War Report) carefully and hilariously analyze whether a given clue is a character from the Netflix series Bridgerton, a brand of sweatpants, or a type of potato. Heard on Justin, Travis And Griffin McElroy: My Podcast, My Podcast And My Other Podcast"
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The Short List: The Tourist Trap | [
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The Poop Train's Reign Of Terror In Small-Town Alabama Has Ended | [
"It's not often a town of roughly 1,000 makes national news. But then, it's not often a town faces a plight so ripe for media attention as Parrish, Ala. For upwards of two months, a train brimming with sewage sludge has been squatting uninvited near fields used for youth baseball, simmering in the afternoon sun, ma... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Sharp Shows Off 'World's Biggest' LED TV | [
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Excerpt: 'Rush Limbaugh: An Army Of One' | [
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"Stories: 1) Jacob Weisberg, Chronicling 'The Bush Tragedy' 2) Sean Michael Flynn, 'From Ground Zero to Baghdad'"
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Protests In Ferguson Mark Year Anniversary Of Michael Brown's Killing | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Felix Mendelssohn Died 150 | [
"Felix Mendelssohn died 150 years ago this week -- on Nov. 4, 1842. Critic Rachel Franklin pays tribute to the critic who had it all -- charm, wit and genius -- and lost it all when his life unravelled at the age of 38."
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"The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra plays the Scherzo from Felix Mendelssohn's (1809-1847) Midsummer Night's Dream. Felix Slatkin conducts."
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More Girls Start Puberty Sooner, Like Age 7 | [
"Some fairly troubling health news Monday. A study showed an increase in the rate of young girls, that is really young girls, undergoing puberty. Like age 7. As NPR's Shots blogger Scott Hensley reports: Some 10 percent of 7-year-old white girls were developing breasts compared to 5 percent more than 10 years ago,... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Critic Of China's Coronavirus Response Is Under Investigation, Beijing Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm', It Could Be Worst In A Century. Giants Take 2-Game World Series Lead With 'Small Ball,' 'Slap & Score'. And here are more headlines: Both Presidential Candidates Return To Swing State Ohio This Weekend. (USA Today) Sununu Changes Statement ... | npr | {
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Government Estimates More Than 300 Tornadoes Struck Over Two Days | [
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"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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Young Russian Musicians Struggle Under Government Scrutiny | [
"Russian authorities tolerated the music videos of zombie babushkas and gothic maidens, even as the ghoulish songs racked up millions of hits on YouTube. But when the Moscow-based electronic music duo IC3PEAK ventured into politics with their latest track, \"Death No More,\" trouble began. \"In my gold chains, I'm ... | [
"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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Tiempo Libre Brings Cuban Music To The World | [
"The U.S. and Cuba formally reestablished diplomatic relations today. Among the American-based Cubans who have been paying close attention to the thawing between the two countries are the members of the musical group Tiempo Libre. They first met as students at Cuba’s musical conservatory, Escuelas Nacionales ... | [
"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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Kansas Governor Doesn't Want Gitmo Detainees | [
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"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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Chicago To Honor Emmett Till's Memory With Landmark | [
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Julian Assange Says Lengthy Embassy Stay Has Sharpened His Perspective On The World | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Show 202 | Salt Lake City, UT | [
"From the Top lights up Salt Lake City with the extraordinary talents of a tiny 10-year-old trumpeter and members of Salt Lake's Gifted Music School Orchestra give us \"Summer\" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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The California Report 2007-03-06 | [
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