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Bush's summer reading list | [
"The presidential 2006 summer reading list was released this week and much is being made of the fact that Bush is curling up on the beach with Camus' The Stranger - like this nice piece in the current New..."
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"The not ready for prime-time candidate; The Speaker in the glass House learns not to throw stones; Labor strike or lunch break?"
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Using Improv To Help Kids With Autism Show And Read Emotion | [
"It can be difficult to socialize and make friends for many children with autism. Often that's because reading body language and others' emotions doesn't always come easily. Many of us seem to learn these social skills naturally, but maybe there's also a way to teach them. The Psychology Lab at Indiana State Univer... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Monitors Released In Ukraine As Fire Kills Dozens In Odessa | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Tonight's Television: 'Idol Gives Back,' And ... Not A Whole Lot | [
"This is really quite a dead night of television as there's some conservation of material heading into the final sweeps period of the season. But we'll power through it. It's that time again: American Idol (8:00 p.m., Fox) presents its two-hour \"Idol Gives Back\" special, raising money for charity. Somebody also s... | [
"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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Astronaut's Video Taken Down After Copyright Expires | [
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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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U.S. Soccer Leads Its Group Despite A Draw With Sweden | [
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"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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Construction Of Giant Telescope In Hawaii Draws Natives' Ire | [
"In Hawaii, a battle is going on over the future of a mountaintop. Native Hawaiians say it's sacred ground, while astronomers say it's the best place in the world to build a massive, 18-story telescope. This is not simply a story of religion versus science. Activists consider the construction of a giant telescope o... | [
"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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India's Census: Lots Of Cellphones, Too Few Toilets | [
"India's once-a-decade census has turned up some striking numbers: The population grew this past decade by 181 million — that's the total population of Brazil. India now has more than 1.2 billion people and is on track to overtake China as the world's most populous nation in 2030. India's rapid economic growth — an... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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On The Money with Chris DiSimio from 91.7 WVXU | [
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Gang Violence Summit | [
"Gang violence has plagued our nation's cities for decades now. The problem peaked in the late 1980s and early 90s. Cleveland will host a national summit called \"Stop the Killing\" to discuss the problem of gang violence and possible solutions. Tavis Smiley talks with two men who supported the original event: Foot... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Sarah Silverman Discusses Her Movie 'Jesus Is Magic' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe Says He Won't Support His Old Party | [
"Robert Mugabe sat on a green office chair. He wore sunglasses, and he looked small placed at the center of a gazebo in the middle of his huge estate in one of Harare's wealthiest suburbs. Behind him, there was a pond, and down a sloping hill, his mansion — a sprawling multistory house flanked by granite lions and ... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Chinese Companies’ Credit Exposure Could Mean Bad News For Markets | [
"Increasing pressure from the Chinese government to scale back lending to major companies, including Anbang Insurance and HNA, could have negative effects in the U.S. There are concerns that big Chinese companies that have made acquisitions overseas in recent years might be stretched too thin — with a total d... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Wanna Bet? The Supreme Court Says You Can. | [
"Last week, the Supreme Court essentially said states could decide whether or not to legalize gambling on college and professional sports. Americans already bet up to an estimated $380 billion on sports a year. And legislatures are expected to scramble to approve betting, opening a new line of revenue. But as The R... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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From A Concert At The Bridgehampton | [
"From a concert at the Bridgehampton Music Festival called \"High Noon of Romanticism,\" violinist Scott St. John, violist Misha Amory, and cellist Nathaniel Rosen perform the Serenade in C, Op. 10, by Ernst von Dohnanyi (DO[CH]-nahn-yee). Their performance was given on August 17th in Bridgehampton, New York. (Malc... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Biden Officially Nominated as VP | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Episode 453: What Causes What? | [
"This episode originally ran in April 2013. What causes what? The human brain is programmed to answer this question constantly, and using a very basic method. This is how we survive. What made that noise? A bear made that noise. What caused my hand to hurt? Fire caused my hand to hurt. But sometimes, we use these s... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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The Teacher Who Believes Math Equals Love | [
"What makes a great teacher great? That's the question at the heart of 50 Great Teachers, from the NPR Ed Team. Sarah Hagan has a passion for math, and the pi-shaped pendant to prove it. The 25-year-old teaches at Drumright High School in Drumright, Okla. The faded oil town is easy to miss. Fewer than 3,000 people... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Scientists Seek More Information On Meteorite | [
"Authorities in Russia are still trying to figure out what happened to the meteorite that came crashing to earth on Friday. More than 1,000 people were injured. Renee Montagne talks to Andrew Kramer, a reporter with <em>The New York Times</em> about the response from residents and officials."
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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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Trump Administration To Review Vehicle Emissions Rules | [
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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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Mega Ships, Brimming With Containers, Challenge Narrow Waterways | [
"Giant ships are loaded down with cargo, mostly consumer goods during the pandemic, which is causing concern about more mishaps like the one in the Suez Canal, and containers going overboard."
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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U.S. Women Win Silver In First Team Pursuit Event | [
"The U.S. team won the silver medal in the inaugural women's team pursuit event of the Summer Olympics, finishing behind Great Britain in the final. The British team set a new world record of 3:14.051 as they claimed the gold medal. The Americans finished 5 seconds behind them. Canada won the bronze-medal matchup, ... | [
"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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New Orleans Weighs Options for Rebuilding Schools | [
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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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Trains Running Again In San Francisco As BART Strike Ends | [
"Commuters in the San Francisco area should see things start returning to normal Tuesday, thanks to an overnight agreement that has ended a strike by workers at the transit system known as BART. The walkout began Friday. Around 10:30 p.m. local time Monday (1:30 a.m. ET Tuesday), Bay Area Rapid Transit management a... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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House Health Bill Could Swell With Expected Amendment | [
"If the 1,990-page health bill trotted out Thursday isn't hefty enough for you, just wait a little while. There's more material on the way. Up next is a \"manager's amendment\" from House Democratic leaders that could run 800 pages or more and contain all sorts of surprises that nobody will know about until shortly... | [
"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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U.S., France Agree on Lebanon Resolution | [
"UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The United States and France agreed Saturday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that calls for an end to the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah but would allow Israel to defend itself if attacked, officials said. U.S. Ambassador John Bolton and French President Jacques Chirac's o... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Film critic Henry Sheehan | [
"Film critic Henry Sheehan talks to Terry Gross about this year's Cannes Film Festival. Sheehan, who is currently in Cannes for the festival, will talk about the festival's film, and the buzz. The Cannes Film festival began last week and ends this weekend."
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"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Forgotten Food Writer Explored Early Kitchens | [
"The book Hometown Appetites tells the story of Clementine Paddleford, an anthropologist who traveled the country to chronicle how America ate in the early to mid 20th century. Host Liane Hansen talks to author Kelly Alexander about Paddleford and her food forays. LIANE HANSEN, host. The way Americans eat has been... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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U.S. Flag Gets Blown Away At Tennis Medal Ceremony | [
"One minute, the American flag was flying in the wind. The next, it was flying away. That was the scene Saturday at Wimbledon, after Serena Williams won the gold medal in women's single tennis, beating Russia's Maria Sharapova. It was a gorgeous day at Centre Court, with the sun shining on the athletes standing on ... | [
"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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WHO Backs Safety Of Swine Flu Vaccine | [
"When it comes to swine flu, many people wonder if the vaccines hurried into production are safe? We only learned of the H1N1 virus early this year and now the US is bent on immunizing almost everyone in the country. As Raphael Savastano (Rofonic) wrote in a comment about our online Q&A session about swine flu Mond... | [
"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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President Trump's Press Conference On North Korea Summit, Annotated | [
"President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Tuesday in Singapore. The two signed a joint statement committing to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. After the summit, Trump spoke to reporters about the meeting and took questions. Following is a transcript of the press conference, provided by... | [
"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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Fundraiser Hsu Sent Suicide Note, Authorities Say | [
"The mysterious political donor Norman Hsu was in a Colorado jail Thursday afternoon after being released Wednesday from a hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Hsu turned up at the hospital last week after jumping bail on a 15-year-old grand theft charge in California. Hsu has been a major Democratic fundraiser in re... | [
"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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U.S. Health Officials Continue Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine | [
"An expert advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided Wednesday it needed more time to consider whether to recommend to resume administering the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. The committee's emergency meeting took place less than 36 hours after the CDC and the Food an... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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German Airline Lufthansa Grounds 1,300 Flights As Flight Attendants Strike | [
"Germany's largest airline Lufthansa has grounded 1,300 flights as the carrier attempts to weather internal turbulence caused by thousands its flight attendants on strike. The walkout, expected to last two days, is impacting travel hubs throughout Europe. The airlines apologized to passengers for the inconvenience... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early stories: Clinton And Other Dems Did Some Cherry-Picking, Fact Checkers Say. European Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged. NFL Owner Art Modell Dies; He Was 'Vilified' In Cleveland, A Hero In Baltimore. And here are more early stories: Romney Says Americans Are Wor... | npr | {
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Cartoonist Roz Chast / Classicist Daniel Mendelsohn | [
"Chast has a new book of cartoons called 'Going into Town: A Love Letter to New York.' Author Daniel Mendelsohn says having his 81-year-old father in the college seminar he was teaching about 'The Odyssey' led to an unexpected bonding. His book is 'An Odyssey: A Father, A Son, and an Epic.'"
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Fresh Air Weekend: Anjelica Huston, 'Nebraska' And Turkey Tips | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Anjelica Huston T... | [
"Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times"
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Russia's Nuclear Cruise Missile Is Struggling To Take Off, Imagery Suggests | [
"It's a terrifying weapon: a nuclear-powered cruise missile that can fly anywhere on the planet, possibly spewing radioactivity as it goes. In March, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his nation had successfully tested just such a machine. But new satellite imagery of a remote Russian test site sugges... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Police Blame Road Rage For Murder Of Muslim Teen In Virginia | [
"Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, say the murder of a 17-year-old Muslim girl on Sunday was a case of road rage, not a hate crime. Nabra Hassanen and a group of friends were returning to their mosque after a late-night visit to a fast-food restaurant when someone in the group got into an argument with the suspec... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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West Point Anniversary | [
"With the approaching 200th anniversary of the founding of West Point Military Academy, Scott Simon talks with Robert McDonald who teaches history there. Professor McDonald says this was the first place outside Congress where people from all walks of life in the new nation came together."
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Kilauea's Latest Impact: Blue Flames And Beleaguered Residents | [
"Ballistic blocks, earthquakes and ocean plumes: In the three weeks since Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting, it has produced some awe-inspiring — and dangerous — phenomena. Now another wonder has emerged from the ground: blue flames created by burning methane escaping through pavement cracks. The U.S. Geological Surv... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Toy Company Strategy | [
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Is This America's Border Policy? | [
"The United States is separating children from their families at the border. President Trump is blaming Democrats for this, a claim PolitiFact has rated”false.” The Trump administration may believe that Democrats are responsible for policies that encourage illegal border crossing, but we found no law m... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Turtle Island Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"The string quartet might be a 250-year-old contraption, but the members of the Turtle Island Quartet keep it revved up and ready to zoom in surprising directions. The group sounds totally at home covering jazz great Oliver Nelson's \"Yearnin',\" French composer Darius Milhaud's La Creation du Monde, or Lennon and ... | [
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In Alabama, Reporter Says He Located Remains Of Last Known American Slave Ship | [
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Inuit Hunters Help Scientists Track Narwhals | [
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Voters Split At 2 Las Vegas Debate Parties | [
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Howard University Considering Program Cuts | [
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Possible Lessons From A Recession-Era Federal Economist About Coronavirus Response | [
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Trevor Rowe Reports From New York On The Initiative By Individual Americans | [
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Financial Leaders Meet | [
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High Court Considers Double Jeopardy | [
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Roundtable: Rice in Mideast, Tenn. Abortion Bill | [
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Miers Withdrawal Surprised Senate Panel's Leahy | [
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Humanitarian aid worker Kenneth Gluck | [
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Groups Scramble to Get Aid to Myanmar Survivors | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Workers Memorial Day | [
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Remembering Mal Sharpe, Vox Populi Radio Humorist | [
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'One Of A Kind' Collection Of Animal Eyeballs Aids Research On Vision Problems | [
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Supreme Court Returns For New Term | [
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Everyone Poops, But Dogs Do It With Magnetism | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Letters: Genetic Tests And Parenting | [
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Dalai Lama, Obama Meet At The White House | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, June 7 | [
"President Trump prepares for a summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un while heading to Canada to defend his trade tactics to the G-7 allies. Republicans try to reach an agreement for an internal debate over immigration. And Trump cancels a meeting with the NFL. This episode: political reporter Asma Khalid, White H... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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SARS-Like Virus Resurfaces And Infects A Family In Saudi Arabia | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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Will Tara Reade’s Accusations Impact The Presidential Race? | [
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Recipe: Boeuf Bourguignon | [
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"On this episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich talk about the music released in the first part of 2019 that for Lars soundtracked nap time, quick rides to the grocery store for eggs (and an excuse to get out the house) and whatever else perked my ears while blissfully stuck to the couch with ... | npr | {
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Big Win for Obama in S.C., GOP Focuses on Florida | [
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'Caped Crusade' Peeks Under Batman's Iconic Cowl | [
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Search For More Murder Victims Ends In Cleveland Suburb | [
"The search for more more bodies ended late Sunday in a Cleveland suburb where the remains of three women were found wrapped in plastic over the weekend. Meanwhile, as The Plain Dealer writes, the man who authorities allege killed the women is due in court Monday. Michael Madison, a 35-year-old registered sex offen... | [
"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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A Look At Why Johnson & Johnson Paused Coronavirus Vaccine Trial | [
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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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Director Barry Sonnenfeld Plays Not My Job | [
"Barry Sonnenfeld either directed or shot some of the best movies of the '80s and '90s. He was the cinematographer on the Coen Brother's first movies and directed the Men in Black movies and Get Shorty, among other works of dark genius. His movie Men in Black III came out in May. He plays a game called \"Men in Whi... | [
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Barack Obama And Joe Biden React To George Floyd's Death | [
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Oregon Court & Undercover | [
"Kristian Foden-Vencil of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on a move by the Oregon state bar to restore lawyers' ability to advise police on undercover operations. The state's supreme court ruled in an ethics case last year that Oregon lawyers may not engage in deceitful actions, or advise anyone else in any acti... | [
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Japanese Bank Reform | [
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Despite Conspiracy And Insinuation, The Electoral System Worked—This Time. | [
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Steven Kurutz on Tribute Bands | [
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Turkish Prime Minister's Party Comes Out On Top In Local Elections | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Avoiding The Nursing Home Ups The Risk Of Unwanted Medical Care | [
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Obesity Gene Makes Bodies Larger, Brains Smaller | [
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Terror Probe Of Suspect Parcels Points To Yemen | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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As Roseburg, Ore., Mourns, A Look At Shooting's Victims | [
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Catherine Russell: The 'Fresh Air' In-Studio Concert | [
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Language Use in Confrontational Times | [
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When The Hottest Ticket In Town Is At Home: The Rise Of Instagram Hip-Hop Battles | [
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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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After Debate, Chicago Planetarium In Spotlight | [
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Cities Shut Down As Blizzard Blankets East Coast | [
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Greece's Financial Crisis Grips Europe | [
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Food Prices Rising Across the Globe | [
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Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession | [
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What You Need To Know About Sierra Leone And Ebola | [
"Sierra Leone is one of three West African nations hardest hit by the Ebola epidemic. NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton is there and has the latest."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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The Vanishing Thank You Note | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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'Yelling Guy' Billy Mays Winds The Production/Promotion Universe Around Itself Once Again | [
"Another dispatch from the Monkey See infomercial desk: In my house, we call Billy Mays \"the yelling guy.\" In that, I don't believe that we are all that unique. Billy Mays is a guy who yells on television. He yells about Orange Glo, the Big City Slider Station, OxyClean, iCan health insurance, and various other p... | [
"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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Selfies: The World Is More Interesting Because I'm In It | [
"If Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo or Romare Bearden were alive today, would they have loved the selfie? \"Selfies are just a way to show that you are part of the world,\" says NPR's Social Media Project Manager Kate Myers. \"Here I am, and the world is more interesting because I'm in it.\" The word \"selfie\" rose ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Could It Be? Spooky Experiments That 'See' The Future | [
"Later today you are going to do something, something you don't know about yet. Yet somehow, it's already happened. Somehow, it's already affected you. Huh? One of the most respected, senior and widely published professors of psychology, Daryl Bem of Cornell, has just published an article that suggests that people ... | [
"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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Novelist STANLEY ELKIN | [
"2: Novelist STANLEY ELKIN. He was called \"one of the most entertaining stylists in contemporary American fiction.\" ELKIN's use of metaphor, \"transforms grotesque situations and the drab vulgarity of popular consumer culture into comic affirmations of human existence.\" (from Contemporary Literary Criticism). Hi... | [
"ELVIS MITCHELL REVIEWS REVIEWS THE FILM \"GET SHORTY\" STARRING JOHN TRAVOLTA AND DANNY DEVITO."
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Hundreds Of Families Missing As Landslides Crush 3 Villages In Sri Lanka | [
"More than 200 families in central Sri Lanka were missing Wednesday after massive landslides triggered by torrential rains crushed three villages the night before, the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society said. The slides hit the villages of Siripura, Pallebage and Elagipitya in the Aranayake area of Kegalle District. Citin... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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What Defines 'Disabled'? | [
"Janeal Lee found her title of Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin rescinded when the pageant's organizers decided that she isn't disabled enough. Lee has muscular dystrophy and primarily uses a scooter to get around, but she is able to stand. Commentator Lennard Davis says the pageant's decision is wrong, and that definition... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Why This Ebola Outbreak Is Different Than Earlier Versions | [
"In 1976, Dr. David Heymann of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine helped curb the first Ebola outbreak in what was then Zaire. He speaks with NPR's Linda Wertheimer."
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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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Rhode Island Man Unearths Ancient Coins That Could Solve Murderous Pirate Cold Case | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks to metal detectorist Jim Bailey about discovering an ancient coin in Rhode Island that may solve the world's oldest cold case."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Europe: Obama Will Seek Support For Syria Strike. -- Ohio Man Who Held Women For Decades Found Dead In Prison. -- Social Media Erupt On News Of Ariel Castro's Death. And here are more early headlines: Iraqi Gunmen Kill 16 Members Of One Family In Brutal Attack. (Reut... | npr | {
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