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Mary Beard 'Confronts' The Classics With Wit And Style | [
"Early on in Confronting the Classics, Mary Beard tells the story of the Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who \"used to seat his dinner guests on cushions that, unbeknownst to them, were full of air. As the meal progressed, a slave secretly let the air out, so Elagabalus could enjoy the sight of his companions subsiding, ... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Aging Gas Pipelines: The Dangers Of Outdated Infrastructure Around The U.S. | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti Deadly natural gas explosions in Massachusetts drew attention to the nation’s aging pipeline infrastructure. We’ll drill down. Guests Gregory Korte, national correspondent for USA Today. (@gregorykorte) Kiera Blessing, reporter at The Eagle-Tribune who has covered the natural gas expl... | [
"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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First Watch: Ali Barter, 'Hypercolour' | [
"\"The original idea for this clip included sushi,\" wrote Australian singer-songwriter Ali Barter in an email about \"Hypercolour,\" her funny, food-centric new video. \"I wanted to have businessmen eating sushi off Eric,\" who plays her hapless manager in the clip. The type of food was changed to Chinese, and it'... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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In 'Mrs. March,' A Judgmental, High Society Woman Is Gaslit To The Brink Of Madness | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Virginia Feito, the author of the new novel <em>Mrs. March</em>, a story about a woman with a tidy, respectable life on the Upper East Side which is thrown into disarray."
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The Motley Fool Take: JetBlue, Baidu.com | [
"Is JetBlue losing altitude? Will Chinese search engine Baidu.com find big returns for investors? David Gardner talks with Motley Fool analyst Rick Munarriz about some of the week's stock market stories."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Democrats Compromise On '3 Martini Lunch' Tax Break To Expand Tax Credits For Low-Income Workers | [
"Among the dozens of tax breaks within the coronavirus relief bill is a provision that will provide a new deduction for corporate meal expenses. Panned as the “three martini lunch,” President Trump championed the tax break as help for restaurants amid the pandemic. But tax experts on both sides of the a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Arafat's Health Guarded in France | [
"Concerns over Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's health continue as he receives treatment at a French military hospital. Arafat left his Ramallah compound last week, suffering from an undetermined illness. Guest: Peter Ford, chief European correspondent, Christian Science Monitor"
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"Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East"
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Shutdown Messes With Government Workers' Finances | [
"Communities across the nation are feeling the impact of the partial government shutdown. To learn more, Renee Montagne and Steve Inskeep turn to Americans from all corners of the country to hear how they're coping with a closed government."
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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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We Woke Up Like This: 366 Days Later | [
"Last year, many awoke to a staggering surprise. Despite the polls, Donald Trump had won the presidential election. While not everyone agrees on what propelled him to victory, most agree that things have not been the same since he won. This isn't a replay of the election or a questioning of the results. Rather, wit... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Peter Pan's Magic Is In The Pixie Dust | [
"NBC is airing a live version of Peter Pan on Thursday, nearly 60 years after the first live telecast. Critic David Bianculli says the cast and the revival of the medium are genius."
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"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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Trump Hints At A Limit On Federal Aid To Puerto Rico; San Juan Mayor Responds | [
"\"We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders\" in Puerto Rico \"forever,\" President Trump said Thursday, hinting at a possible limit on federal aid to the island territory where 3.4 million Americans have struggled to recover from two destructive hurricanes. Here are the president's comments on the ... | [
"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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Bleak Housing Data Examined | [
"New numbers on homes placed under contract are down in the latest statistics released by the National Association of Realtors. Many analysts say that is yet another sign pointing to a potential new drop for the housing market. Wellesley College economist Karl Case, co-creator of the Case-Schiller Home Price Index,... | [
"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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Dalai Lama Releases Album To Celebrate Birthday | [
"The Dalai Lama turns 85 next month. In his album, the spiritual leader will recite teachings and mantras, accompanied by music."
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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New Jersey's Lost Valley Tells The Story Of Government Home Buyouts | [
"NPR obtained FEMA data detailing 40,000 homes the federal government purchased as a way of avoiding future losses from disasters. We explore a New Jersey neighborhood after the buyouts were complete."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Cosmology Update / Gravitational Constant | [
"Guests: John Ruhl Member, Boomerang Team Professor, Physics University of California Santa Barbara, California Alan Guth Author, <EM>The Inflationary Universe: The Quest for a New Theory of Cosmic Origins</EM> (Perseus Press, 1998) V F Weisskopf Professor Of Physics Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambr... | [
"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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Fortepianist Arthur Schoonderwoerd | [
"Fortepianist Arthur Schoonderwoerd (AHR-tur S[CH]OHN-der-vurd) plays the 12 Graz (GRAHTS) Waltzes, D. 924, by Franz Schubert in recital last month at the Utrecht Early Music Festival in the Netherlands. (Radio Netherlands/RADMan Productions)"
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"From a Spivey Hall appearance from the 1995-96 season, Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel (tair-VEL) and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform \"Staendchen\" by Franz Schubert. (Horton Systems Company/ACA Digital)"
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Trump Administration Plans To Roll Back Anti-Discrimination Rules Tied To HHS Funding | [
"The Trump administration wants to roll back anti-discrimination rules tied to Health & Human Services spending, meaning groups could refuse a client based on sexual orientation, gender or religion."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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An Ensemble Of Juilliard | [
"An ensemble of Juilliard graduates called the Sejong Soloists performs the \"Don Quixote\" Suite by Georg Philip Telemann. Recorded at Alice Tully Hall in New York's Lincoln Center. (NPR)"
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"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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To Make 'The Godfather' His Way, Francis Ford Coppola Waged A Studio Battle | [
"Coppola was 29 years old when he signed on to direct a film. \"I was young and had no power,\" he says, \"so [the studio] figured they could just boss me around.\" <em>Originally broadcast Nov. 16, 2016.</em>"
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"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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How 'Dixie' Became And Endured As An Anthem | [
"Despite its origins in the popular music of the North, the song \"Dixie\" became the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War and still endures as a divisive symbol in modern America."
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Excerpt: Rachael Ray 50 | [
"1 The Princess Who Lived in a Fort Once upon a time, by a lakeside in the woods, there lived a beautiful little girl with dark wavy curls, rosy round cheeks, and a heart so big, a soul so bright, that her energy was boundless morning, noon, and night. My favorite fairy tale is actually the reality of my motherR... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Howard Dean Says Biden's Super Tuesday Wins Are 'Not A Done Deal' | [
"After Super Tuesday, it looks like the Democratic presidential race is down to Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Biden won more states on Tuesday but Sanders claimed the biggest prize — California. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean), the former Vermont governor who ran for president in 2004 an... | [
"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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Entering Religious Life Doesn't Mean Leaving The World Behind | [
"When you're facing a major life change, it helps to talk to someone who's already been through it. All Things Considered is connecting people on either side of a shared experience, and they're letting us eavesdrop on their conversations in our series Been There. As Kristen Daniels was finishing up college and thin... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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It's Checkmatey For Pirate Joe's: Canadian Grocery Reseller Lowers Its Sails | [
"The pirate north of the border has conceded defeat. After five years of buying Trader Joe's products in the U.S. and selling them at a high markup in Vancouver — and fighting a protracted legal battle to keep doing so — the man behind Pirate Joe's has finally shuttered the secondhand store. Mike Hallatt's farewell... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Truck Hit And Shifted Train Tracks, Causing Kansas Derailment, Authorities Say | [
"The National Transportation Safety Board says an agricultural feed truck hit a train track near Dodge City, Kan., causing the rails to shift and an Amtrak train to derail shortly after midnight on Monday. More than 30 people were sent to the hospital. The train, heading from Chicago to Los Angeles, was carrying 13... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Quashes School Desegregation | [
"In a decision with profound implications for the nation's public schools, the United States Supreme Court invalidated voluntary school desegregation plans. The decision Thursday stemmed from a case involving schools in Seattle and Louisville, Ky., because they used race when assigning some students to schools in a... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Jewish Settlement In The West Bank Tied To Trump Administration | [
"A Jewish settlement in the West Bank has specific ties to the Trump administration. It's supported by the man Trump named to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. He's appreciated on the streets of Beit El."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Top Stories: Syrian Peace Plan 'Unraveling;' Photos From Afghanistan | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Kenyans Of Indian Descent Seek Greater Recognition | [
"In Kenya, citizens of Indian descent have often been seen as foreigners. Now there is a movement to change that. Asians, as they are called in Kenya, want to be recognized as the country's 44th tribe."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Teasing A Girl At A Pakistani Park Could Get You Whacked With A Stick | [
"Mohammed Sayed is not one of those people who particularly relish the prospect of hitting young men on the butt with a big stick. But he is certainly prepared to do so to defend the girls and women who frequent the neatly groomed, palm-dotted municipal park in the Pakistani city of Gujranwala where he works as a g... | [
"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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Civil Rights Milestone: 'Little Rock 9' At 60 | [
"Monday marks the 60th anniversary of the controversial and historic desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Some are celebrating the milestone. Others say more progress is needed."
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"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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Revived Public Option May Freeze Out Snowe | [
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he's always looking for Republicans to support his party's policy initiatives but they're hard to find. Yet the move he made Monday may chase away Sen. Olympia Snowe, the only Republican who has so far supported Democrats' efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system. ... | [
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'Open Road' Recounts Dalai Lama's Global Journey | [
"Journalist Pico Iyer has a long history meeting with the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader living in exile in India. Iyer joins Fresh Air to discuss how the fourteenth Dalai Lama is responding to the current Tibetan uprising and protest against Chinese rule. Iyer's new book, based in part on his conversatio... | [
"Stories: 1) Growing Violence Clouds Afghanistan's Future 2) Glen Campbell's 'Canvas,' A Moving Farewell Album"
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Happy Weekend, Everyone! | [
"Just a quick note to let you know that we're expecting to take the weekend and President's day off. We've covered a lot of territory today: Dramatic and violent clashes in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen and protests stateside in Wisconsin. So, of course, if big news happens, we'll pop back into the blog. But for now, ha... | [
"We're taking a short holiday break on the blog. We'll be back in business and on to our regular schedule Monday with a post from Stu, followed by Adam on Tuesday, Marcelo on Wednesday, Barbara on Thursday and Alva on Friday. Until then, \"Happy Thanksgiving!\" from the 13.7 crew."
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State Election Reform | [
"NPR's Pam Fessler reports on election reform recommendations from the people on the front lines of the issue, state election officials. Among the proposals is for states to set a standard for what constitutes a vote. The task force is urging the federal government not to try to run elections, which has traditional... | [
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Rents Are Out Of Reach For Most Americans Earning Minimum Wage, A Study Says | [
"American renters are well aware of the dire housing market situation and a new report confirms that it's only likely to worsen unless hourly wages are drastically increased. Workers simply don't earn enough money to keep up with skyrocketing rental rates across the country, the National Low Income Housing Coalitio... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Friday, September 21, 2018 | [
"Attorneys for the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assault is discussing terms of her appearance before a Senate panel. In Texas, Sen. Ted Cruz and his challenger Beto O'Rourke are prepping for their first debate. Also, Britain's prime minister is trying to preserve the nation's access to th... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Joey Alexander: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"When a baby grand piano rolls into the office for a Tiny Desk concert, you expect something special. But none of us could have imagined what it's like to see 15-year old Joey Alexander play that piano with such mastery. The thing is, when you see him play live, you quickly forget his age and get lost in the intens... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Me Llamo Dora: An Explorer in Modern America | [
"For nearly a decade, Dora the Explorer has been part of the daily routine for millions of preschoolers and their families. The animated adventure, starring a fearless 7-year-old Latina with a talking backpack, is the most popular show among kids ages 2 to 5. When Dora made her debut in the summer of 2000, the Nic... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Trump Administration Clears The Way For Medicaid Block Grants | [
"The Trump administration wants to dramatically alter the way the federal government gives money to states for Medicaid. On Thursday, Seema Verma, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced a new pathway for states to receive a capped amount of federal dollars for part of the pro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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25 Years Of Farm Aid Aid | [
"Twenty five years ago today, the very first Farm Aid concert was staged in Champaign, Illinois. It featured more than 40 acts, and raised millions for the nation’s struggling farmers. To get a sense of what the 1980s were like for small family farmers, talk to dairy farmers David and Anita Schroeder of Coal Valley... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Jobs Report Highlights Economy's Fragile State | [
"Investors have been optimistic that the U.S. economy is bottoming out and headed for an upswing, but recent job reports indicate the labor market is not improving. Payroll giant Automatic Data Processing reports Wednesday the private sector shed 742,000 jobs in March, a record high for the ADP survey."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Tchaikovsky's 'The Queen of Spades' | [
"Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky's The Queen of Spades is a first-rate example of great literature that's further enlightened when set to great music. The opera is based on a groundbreaking story by Alexander Pushkin. In it, he wrote that \"two obsessions can no more exist in the same mind than two bodies can exist in th... | [
"Igor Golovchin (goh-LOHF-chin) conducts the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in \"The Dance of the Tumblers\" from Tchaikovsky's incidental music to \"The Snow Maiden.\" (Naxos 8.553856)"
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KEXP Presents: Speedy Ortiz | [
"Following a shakeup in Speedy Ortiz, Sadie Dupuis found new confidence as both a bandleader and a songwriter on her latest album. Foil Deer is full of jagged bursts of '90s-inspired indie-rock, highlighting the vigor of her smartly crafted wordplay. During their recent performance at KEXP, Dupuis and the band took... | [
"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Slate's Explainer: Court Stenography Machines | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the operation of machines used by court reporters to create detailed transcripts of court testimony."
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Beantown Returns, Suspicious Minds, Library Accomplished."
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Twelve Concrete Ways To Live A 'Compassionate Life' | [
"From Confucius to Oprah, people have preached compassion for centuries. But how often is it put into practice? Karen Armstrong believes religion, which should advocate for compassionate living, is often part of the problem. In Twelve Steps To A Compassionate Life, she describes ways to add kindness to daily rou... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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A 'Celtic Curse' Has Roots Stretching Back To The Bronze Age | [
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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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Skepticism About Skepticism | [
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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The Naked Chef Bares All | [
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"Stories: 1) Making 'Magic' (And Trouble) with Sarah Silverman 2) Tom Parker Bowles, Dining Out on Adventure"
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We're More Alike Than Different, Thanks To Peer Pressure's Relentless Influence | [
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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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Opinion: Donald Trump 'Fell In Love' With Kim Jong Un | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Treasury Secretary O'Neill to Step Down | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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With DREAM Order, Obama Did What Presidents Do: Act Without Congress | [
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Job Growth Slows Sharply, But Unemployment Rate Dips | [
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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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National Story Project, Part One | [
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A Single Fire Killed At Least 10% Of The World's Giant Sequoias, Study Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Stampede Strikes Hajj Pilgrimage Near Mecca, Killing Hundreds. -- The Pope Will Address A Congress That's Much More Christian Than America. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote On Spending Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown. (Politico) China Orders 300 Plane... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Citizens of London' | [
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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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The Future Began Yesterday | [
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Fisk Jubilee Singers Celebrated on Stage | [
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"Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion"
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How Online Conspiracy Theories Make Their Way Into The Mainstream | [
"David Greene talks to Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer, who describes how online alt-tech sites like Gab help push conspiracy theories and alt-right ideologies from the fringes into the mainstream."
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Q & A: Your Questions on Diabetes | [
"Two new treatments for diabetes have led to great excitement among those who might benefit. Inhalable insulin, which should be available this month, could mean less pain for diabetics who inject the hormone daily. And the drug exenatide, which helps promote insulin production, can lead to weight loss for some. Dr.... | [
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Wells Fargo Acknowledges Creation Of Nearly Twice As Many Possible Fake Accounts | [
"Wells Fargo just can't get past its fake account scandal. The bank acknowledged on Thursday that it created more bogus customer accounts than previously estimated. An outside review discovered an additional 1.4 million potentially unauthorized accounts opened between Jan. 2009 and Sept. 2016. That's nearly twice a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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John Flynn In Concert | [
"Based in Philadelphia, country songwriter turned socially conscious folksinger John Flynn recently joined Arlo Guthrie and Willie Nelson on tour to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. An award-winning children's recording artist, he's heard frequently on WXPN's Kids Corner, and as a singer at Philadelphia Philli... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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With Democrats In Control Of The House, Now Comes The Post-Election Wrangling | [
"This story was updated as of 6 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 7. This was a midterm election in which both parties took some lumps, but could also take some satisfaction. And no one is better at taking satisfaction than President Trump. The president began crowing long before dawn, when midterm election results were still ro... | [
"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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Novelist Amy Stewart Turns 1914 Traffic Accident Into 'Girl Waits With Gun' | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Amy Stewart about her novel <em>Girl Waits With Gun</em>. It's based on the story of a woman who went on to become one of the first female deputy sheriffs in early 20th century America."
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Labor Secretary Tom Perez Running For DNC Chair | [
"The contest to see who will be the next leader of the Democratic National Committee has just gotten much more interesting — it's also looking a bit like a proxy battle between President Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders. The latest candidate to enter the race comes firmly from the Obama camp. He is current U.S. Secret... | [
"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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Afghanistan Council Meeting | [
"Afghanistan's grand council meets to select a transitional leader for the country. The former king, Mohammad Zaher Shah, announced that he would not seek a role in the new government, which defused a crisis that postponed the council's scheduled meeting Monday. Delegates are expected to support the current interim... | [
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2 People Unaccounted For In NYC Blast | [
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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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Trial Begins For Widow Of Pulse Shooter | [
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Judge Orders Hutaree Militia Members Released On Bond | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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St. Louis Airport Bears Brunt Of Storm | [
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Mexican Cartels' Bloody Campaign For Sovereignty | [
"Has democracy ceased to exist in parts of Mexico because of drug cartel influence? How did the country get to this point? Host Scott Simon talks to William and Mary Professor George Grayson, author of <em>Mexico: Narco-Violence and a Failed State?</em>, about the state of lawlessness in Mexico spurred by fighting ... | [
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Where Are Hospitals Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Patients? Look Up Your State | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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'Klansville, U.S.A.' Chronicles The Rise And Fall Of The KKK | [
"As the civil rights movement gained momentum in the 1960s, Ku Klux Klan activity boomed. That fact itself may not be surprising, but in the introduction to his new book, Klansville, U.S.A., David Cunningham also reveals that, \"While deadly KKK violence in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia ha[d] garnered the lion's... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Lawmakers Take a Hard Look at FDA, Drugs | [
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Is Clinton Angling for a VP Slot? | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Kings Go Forth On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
"Co-founded by bassist Andy Noble and vocalist Black Wolf, Kings Go Forth is a 10-piece band near the forefront of the soul revival. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wis., the group draws much of its inspiration from classic R&B artists of the '60s and '70s. With an ensemble that's sonically diverse (three lead vocalists, a... | [
"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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Competing for College | [
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Republicans Divided Over Changes To Convention Rules | [
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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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Obama Discusses Faith At National Prayer Breakfast | [
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The Chimp That Learned Sign Language | [
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OPINION: 'Pre-Emptive Prizes!' | [
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Scorecard For A Departing President: Assessing Obama's Successes And Shortcomings | [
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Discrimination Over? | [
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People Buying Health Insurance Get A Bit More Time To Pay | [
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Vietnam Expands Protection for People with HIV | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Chante Moore Offers Peek Into 'Love the Woman' | [
"Chante Moore has just released her first solo album in eight years called, Love the Woman. NPR's Tony Cox talks with the R&B chanteuse about her life, love, and career; including an alleged musical coup by P. Diddy, which resulted in one of her hit songs going to Jennifer Lopez."
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Restaurant Runs Out Of All-You-Can-Eat Fish | [
"Bill Wisth recently went to Chuck's Place outside Milwaukee, Wis., for the all-you-can-eat fish fry. But after he ate 12 pieces of fish, the restaurant said they were out of fish. Wisth, who cried false advertising, plans a weekly picket outside the restaurant."
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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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U.S. Military's Test Of Hypersonic Space Glider Fails | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Only The Mad Will Make It In The World Of 'The Chateau' | [
"Sometimes you want a book that deals with the big things — love and death and meaning and worth. Sometimes you want stakes that are as high as saving the universe. Sometimes you want thoughtful digressions by learned thinkers on the state of man or the look of aspens in the snow. And sometimes you want a book that... | [
"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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Curtis Stigers On 'Song Travels' | [
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"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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Down To The Putt: Golf Analytics Gain Traction | [
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The Benefits Of A Dry January | [
"In the new year, some people give up drinking for a month. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Dr. Rajiv Jalan, professor at University College of London, about the science behind it."
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"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Federal Agency Says Consumers Feel Threatened By Debt Collectors | [
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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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'Songs Of Our Native Daughters' Lays Out A Crucial, Updated Framework for Americana | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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This Time, Octavia Spencer Takes Something For Herself In 'Ma' | [
"Making Octavia Spencer the villain in a horror movie is one of those ideas that only seems great in retrospect. After all, Spencer's famous persona is the stoic, put-upon matriarch, usually one in a position of service to others, and she's carried her weary frown and warm, easy hugs to awards glory in The Help, Fr... | [
"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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Facebook Aims To Weed Fakes From Your News Feed | [
"No, Macauley Culkin didn't die — that was a fake news story you saw on Facebook. This week, Facebook added a feature for reporting hoaxes. NPR's Laura Sydell explains the details to Scott Simon."
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"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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The Cavalry Has Arrived For John McCain | [
"From Will Evans of the Center for Investigative Reporting. Will is working on the Secret Money Project with NPR's Peter Overby. According to the latest numbers, this month independent conservative groups are spending much more on TV ads criticizing Democrat Barack Obama than liberal groups are spending on anti-Mc... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Regulators Pull Plan To Test Truckers, Train Operators For Sleep Apnea | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Movie Review: Edelstein on 'Return of the King' | [
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