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Trump And Company Prepare Inaugural Address In The Shadow Of Tradition
[ "President-elect Trump is busy these days with victory tours, Cabinet-making and foreign policy tweets. But he's also finding time to think about his inauguration. He huddled this week with presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, who later told CNN they had discussed the inaugural addresses of previous presidents....
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha...
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A New National Memorial To Victims Of Lynching
[ "In the century after the Civil War, more than 4,000 black Americans were lynched. Men, women and children were publicly tortured and killed in acts of mob violence meant to incite fear. This week America's first national lynching museum and memorial opens in Montgomery, Alabama. The Equal Justice Initiative mapped...
[ "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 ...
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Virginians Elect Democrat Kaine for Governor
[ "Democratic Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine strongly defeats Republican challenger Jerry Kilgore in Virginia's gubernatorial election. President Bush made a last-minute campaign appearance on behalf of Kilgore, but it wasn't enough." ]
[ "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 ...
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Coronavirus Economy: What We Know About The GOP Stimulus Package
[ "$600 unemployment checks are about to stop. Congressional Republicans have put forward a stimulus plan. We’ll dig into the details. Guests Claudia Sahm, director of macroeconomic policy at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth. (@Claudia_Sahm) Kenneth Rogoff, professor of economics and public policy at Harvar...
[ "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...
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Saturday Sports: A Winning Streak And A Losing Streak
[ "A weekly update on the world of sports! This week, a look at the women's basketball team with the most wins, and the team that hasn't won a single game all year." ]
[ "If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U...
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2018 South Carolina Midterm Election Results
[ "This story contains media that can't be displayed here. View on NPR.org." ]
[ "School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts" ]
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Consumer Spending Ended 2010 On Strong Note
[ "American consumers spent 0.7 percent more in December than in November, the Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported. Bloomberg News says the increase was \"more than forecast\" and caps the \"strongest quarter in more than four years.\" The figure has been \"seasonally adjusted\" to account for the usual boost ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C...
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Drug War Part Four: Corruption
[ "Deborah Amos continues her series on the multi-billion-dollar illegal drug trade in America. Today's report focuses on controversial law enforcement practices, including the seizure of drug money and assets such as cars to help fund the war on drugs. In some cases undercover informers are paid with percentages of ...
[ "Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade" ]
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Transformed Flat In Marzahn Feels Like Walk-in Time Capsule Of The GDR
[ "Twenty years after the fall of the Wall, Berlin's skyline remains dominated by the legacy of the grand Socialist dream. Beyond the central districts, where soviet buildings mix with older, gentrified apartments, the eastern part of the city fans out towards the horizon in row after row of high-rise blocks. Cheap, ...
[ "Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'" ]
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Turmoil At The NRA: TV Channel Ends, Lobbyist Resigns, A New Hill Probe Begins
[ "The National Rifle Association has shut down its online TV channel and lost its chief lobbyist, new setbacks for a group that also is the subject of another congressional investigation, NPR has learned. The NRA has struggled under both scrutiny from the outside for its connections to Russia's interference in Ameri...
[ "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...
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Los Angeles Police Guided By Compassion In New Homeless Strategy
[ "Los Angeles has a new strategy for policing the homeless: one guided by compassion. It's rolling out a new team of officers dedicated to \"helping\" rather than \"dealing with\" homeless people. They're acting more like social workers than cops." ]
[ "UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music." ]
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Geithner On Hill To Propose New Rules For Wall St.
[ "Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner goes before lawmakers Thursday to testify on the Obama administration's proposals to respond to the financial crisis. To find out what Geithner hopes to achieve, Renee Montagne talks with David Wessel, economics editor of <em>The Wall Street Journal.</em>" ]
[ "Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si...
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Duck Duck Poop! - A Tale Of Symbiosis
[ "It's time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck &amp; Pajama Party, and the gang's all here! First up, it's Mindy, with a non-fiction story involving a duck, a copycat plant, and some scientifically magical POOP? What could these three things possibly have in common? Join Mindy and Guy Raz for the scoop on D...
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Sunday Marks The 75th Anniversary
[ "Sunday marks the 75th anniversary of the premiere of Maurice Ravel's orchestration of Mussorgsky's \"Pictures at an Exhibition.\" We celebrate two days early with a 1994 concert performance by the Vienna Symphony and conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos. (Gordon Schelp Recordings)" ]
[ "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...
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Roxane Gay On Acknowledging — And Owning — Her 'Bad' Feminism
[ "The writer Roxane Gay admits that she isn't that well read in feminist theory, and that she dances to Jay Z and other music that she knows is \"terrible for women\" (in her words) — and that she sometimes plays dumb with repairmen because, as she says, \"it's just easier to let them feel macho.\" That's why she du...
[ "Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself" ]
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The Hit List (Or, The 1A Pop Culture Roundup)
[ "As quarantine drags on, our streaming services have been working overtime. HBO and Showtime have replaced date nights and dinner parties. These days, pop culture has become a life raft to help keep us sane, and in many ways, connected. But you also might feel as if you've reached the end of a bottomless Netflix. S...
[ "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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In The Future, Calorie Counting Could Be A Lot Easier
[ "Tracking the food you eat can be tedious. But a GE scientist is working on a device that goes over your plate, and tells you exactly what's in the food you're about to eat." ]
[ "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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EU Fends Off Charges of Anti-Semitism
[ "NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports on the European Union's efforts to curb anti-Semitic actions that have been escalating across Europe by holding a conference in Brussels, Belgium. In recent years, synagogues have been bombed and Jewish students attacked. But controversy surrounds the meeting, as Jewish leaders have...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma...
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After 50 Years Of The War On Drugs, 'What Good Is It Doing For Us?'
[ "When Aaron Hinton walked through the housing project in Brownsville on a recent summer afternoon, he voiced love and pride for this tightknit, but troubled working-class neighborhood in New York City where he grew up. He pointed to a community garden, the lush plots of vegetables and flowers tended by volunteers, ...
[ "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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First Listen: Jill Scott, 'The Light Of The Sun'
[ "Audio for this feature is no longer available. \"I gotta do what I gotta do, son,\" Jill Scott says on \"Le BOOM Vent Suite,\" a third of the way through her fourth studio album. \"Grown woman making decisions and choices.\" It's not as if she ever really had a frivolous phase, but on The Light of the Sun, out ...
[ "Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the...
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Robert Hammond, Co-Founder Friends Of The High Line
[ "From Scratch Host Jessica Harris talks with Robert Hammond, Co-Founder of Friends of the High Line, an organization that pioneered the transformation of an abandoned elevated train line into a public space about 1.5 miles long on Manhattan's west side in New York City. Harris also speaks with Peter Manning, who la...
[ "The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios...
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The Russian Cultural Scene
[ "Forum focuses on the rich and diverse Bay Area Russian cultural scene." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Fiat's Woes A Symptom Of Italy's Industrial Malaise
[ "Automaker Fiat announced its commitment to remain in Italy after a meeting Saturday between the company's CEO and the country's president. Fiat had threatened to shut down its operations in Italy unless it received additional state assistance. The crisis came at a time the entire country is undergoing a steep decl...
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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Obesity And The Toxic-Sugar Wars
[ "For the first time in 30 years, obesity rates in the United States have remained flat. Given the grim numbers, that finding hardly counts as uplifting news. I like the way this inelegant headline cuts to the heart of things: \"U.S. adult obesity rates holding steady, but still bad.\" It's easy enough to see that o...
[ "Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military" ]
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Trump To Deliver Inaugural Address Shortly Before Noon
[ "Donald Trump's inaugural address is expected to take place in the middle of a full day of events. He says his speech could have far reaching effects." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha...
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This Phone Has No Apps But It's Made Of Gold
[ "A Danish phone company just released a mobile phone made of pure gold. It's priced around $60,000. The target market: Russia. Reuters reports the phones have no apps, no camera and no calendar." ]
[ "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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Judith Miller and the Question of Special Clearance
[ "NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr considers the claim by <EM>New York Times</EM> correspondent Judith Miller that she received special security clearance from the military to cover military operations in Iraq." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day" ]
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Taylor Swift Pushes Further Into Electro-Pop With 'Reputation'
[ "Swift brings together pulsing drumbeats, surging keyboards and multi-tracked vocals on her new album. The result is a record that mixes passion and emotion with careful control." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'" ]
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Parliament + Brawl = Classic Photos
[ "\"Brawl Breaks Out In South Korean Parliament,\" the Associated Press headline reads. And as usual in these time-honored stories from foreign capitals, the pictures are wonderful: According to the AP, the debate was over \"contentious media reform bills.\" Contentious, to say the least. South Korea's Yonhap News A...
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders" ]
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West Virginia Leads The Nation In COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
[ "West Virginia continues to lead the country in the number of people per capita who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. As of early this week, more than 105,500 doses have been distributed statewide. Retired Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, leader of West Virginia’s Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines, is p...
[ "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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Pence Delivers Inflammatory Speech Against Chinese Government
[ "Vice President Mike Pence gave an aggressive speech against the Chinese government this past week." ]
[ "It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M...
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China Has Refused To Recycle The West's Plastics. What Now?
[ "For more than 25 years, many developed countries, including the U.S., have been sending massive amounts of plastic waste to China instead of recycling it on their own. Some 106 million metric tons — about 45 percent — of the world's plastics set for recycling have been exported to China since reporting to the Unit...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr...
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Does Middle East Unrest Go Beyond Film?
[ "This week, an American-made film mocking Islam sparked violent anti-U.S. protests across the Middle East and beyond. Weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em> host Guy Raz gets the latest from NPR's Leila Fadel who is in Benghazi, Libya. And while the unrest appears to be abating for now, the question becomes whe...
[ "Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market" ]
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Book Review: 'The Friend' Wins 2018 National Book Award For Fiction
[ "NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Sigrid Nunez about her novel, \"The Friend,\" which just won the 2018 National Book Award for Fiction." ]
[ "Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle" ]
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Flood Forensics: Why Colorado's Floods Were So Destructive
[ "Parts of Colorado are still drying out after floods hit the state last month. Eight people died, and damage from the worst flooding in decades is in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Scientists are now venturing into the hardest-hit areas to do a sort of \"flood forensics\" to understand why the floods were so ...
[ "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...
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The Mountain Goats On Mountain Stage
[ "Taking the Mountain Stage for the second time, The Mountain Goats bring a fresh set of songs from its most recent album, Goths. Frontman John Darnielle currently lives in Durham, N.C. but originally began The Mountain Goats as a solo artist based out of Claremont, Calif. Darnielle recorded with a charming, low-fi ...
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Book Review: 'Night in Shanghai'
[ "Alan Cheuse reviews <em>Night in Shanghai</em>, by Nicole Mones." ]
[ "Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'" ]
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Sudden Death Of A Young K-Pop Star Spurs Talk Of Action On Mental Health, Bullying
[ "After hearing the tragic news that Sulli, the 25-year-old K-pop singer and actress born Choi Jinri, had died earlier this week, fans and supporters flooded social media with posts celebrating her artistry, praising her outspoken and unapologetic stances on sexuality and feminism and calling for an end to online ha...
[ "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...
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Preparing Pups For The Post-Pandemic Life
[ "Alexandra Horowitz is the director of the Dog Cognition Lab at Barnard College. She says pets will need help adjusting to life after the pandemic." ]
[ "Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars" ]
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Lucky Winner Will Get To Stay At Eiffel Tower Apartment
[ "A vacation home rental company is running a competition. To win, answer this question: What would you do if an Eiffel Tower apartment was all yours for the night?" ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N...
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How Trade Helps Explain Inequality
[ "Many economists and politicians argue that international trade has been a good thing. Countries that open themselves up for trade tend to be more peaceful, more efficient, and consumers can get cheaper and more varied goods. But it has also contributed to rising income inequality, as some workers lose out from the...
[ "Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'" ]
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One Year Since Hurricane Harvey, How Is Houston Recovering?
[ "With Meghna Chakrabarti One year after Hurricane Harvey killed 68 people and caused $125 billion dollars in damage, the nightmare isn’t over in Houston. We’ll touch down. Guests Rev. James Caldwell, founder and director of Coalition for Community Organizations. Community activist in Houston&#8217;s Fifth Ward and ...
[ "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...
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Ex-Credit Suisse Banker Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy
[ "David Higgs has been handed $950,000 in fines and penalties by a New York court for his part in hiding sub-prime mortgage bond losses back in 2012." ]
[ "Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa...
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Excerpt: The Kelloggs
[ "Introduction: The Cain and Abel of America&rsquo;s Heartland This morning, more than 350 million people devoured a bowl of Kellogg&rsquo;s Corn Flakes. Hundreds of millions more started their day with a cornucopia of crunchy, and frequently sugar-laden, flaked, popped, puffed cereals. While perusing the cereal box...
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven." ]
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Europe Struggles to Balance Economy, Social Services
[ "The French rejection of the EU constitution, and the state election in Germany that tossed out Gerhard Schroeder's Social Democratic Party, had overtones of a debate about the balance between a robust economy and a social safety net. For years, it seemed the French and Germans had both. But now, some think the pa...
[ "Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music." ]
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Next: The Saint Johns
[ "A little reinvention never hurt anyone. Nashville singers Jordan Meredith and Louis Johnson met in St. Augustine, Fla., and quickly discovered how well their voices blended together, so they moved to New York City and formed Augustine. The duo, which now resides in Nashville, has since become The Saint Johns, and ...
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Bronx Family Memories for Everyone
[ "Growing up in the Bronx, sisters Carolyn Schlam and Rebecca Katechis were swamped on family occasions by an extended family of 16 aunts and uncles. The family often gathered at the Bedford Park apartment on Valentine Avenue that Carolyn's and Rebecca's parents, Anne and Sam Dobkin, lived in for 52 years. The siste...
[ "A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager" ]
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Double Take 'Toons: Token' Victory?
[ "On Wednesday, stores selling marijuana for recreational purposes opened for business in Colorado. Jeff Danziger doubts the public good will realize a net benefit, while Jen Sorensen thinks we should change our perspective on what constitutes a \"dangerous substance.\"" ]
[ "Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!" ]
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Morale Plummets For Federal Workers Facing Unending Furlough
[ "The work that Shaun O'Connell does is required by law, yet now he's sidelined by the government shutdown. O'Connell reviews disability claims for the Social Security Administration in New York, checking that no one's gaming the system, while ensuring people with legitimate medical problems are compensated properly...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha...
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Pompeo Says Russia 'Pretty Clearly' Behind Cyberattack, Prompting Pushback From Trump
[ "Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET Since news of the SolarWinds hack surfaced nearly a week ago, high-ranking Trump administration officials had remained largely silent about the cyberattack that involved at least half a dozen federal agencies. On Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo broke that silence, becoming the most ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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In Paris, Security Checks For Shoppers — And Children
[ "If you walk along the shopping streets of Paris, you could be excused if you thought the city had somehow managed to put last week's terrorist attacks behind it. Along Boulevard Haussmann, children bundled against the cold climb small platforms to gaze, nose-to-glass, at the Christmas windows of the Printemps depa...
[ "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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Christmas In July: Tom Cavanagh Perks Up A Long Day
[ "Some of the most entertaining panels at TCA are for things you aren't, in and of themselves, heavily invested in. I have an example. As you knew I would. The first day of cable presentations on Wednesday brought, among other things, a panel about a Hallmark TV movie called Debbie Macomber's Trading Christmas, whic...
[ "Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD" ]
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What Black Friday Crowds Are Really Shopping For
[ "It's hard not to look at some of the pictures of people surging into stores as they opened at the stroke of midnight for Black Friday sales and see some kind of crass, mindless mob. The crowds in Cairo's Tahir Square clamor for democracy and free speech. Crowds in American shopping malls seem to clamor for Blu-ray...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)...
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As East Aleppo Falls, Accounts Of Carnage — Then A Cease-Fire
[ "As the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad advanced on the last rebel-held section of Aleppo, aid groups and activists described horrific scenes of death and bloodshed. Now rebel groups say a truce has been reached with Russia, and there's hope that civilian evacuations will be possible on Tuesday night. \"A r...
[ "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...
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NYT Excerpt: Larry Summers, Glenn Hubbard And The Future Of The U.S. Economy
[ "In this week's New York Times Magazine, Adam Davidson writes a dual profile of Larry Summers and Glenn Hubbard, two of the most influential economists in American Politics today. Summers is a Democrat; Hubbard is a Republican. The question that animates the piece: \"How did two men, whose work is widely respected,...
[ "Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington...
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Ambulance Sent To President's Vacation Home; Obama Is Fine
[ "President Obama interrupted a round of vacation golf and returned hastily to his family's rental home in Hawaii. The Honolulu Advertiser and the Associated Press report that an ambulance was summoned to the vacation home. NPR's Senior Washington Editor, Ron Elving, says a child traveling with the Obama family suff...
[ "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...
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How To Listen To NPR On Your Smart Speaker
[ "The new way to experience public radio is here. Click on any of the devices below to see all the different ways you can unlock the world of NPR with your voice. Your smart speaker just got smarter. With a few simple commands, you can access the entire world of NPR – all the latest news, newest podcasts, and discus...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work...
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'Green Lantern' Is A Far-Fetched Superhero Flick
[ "<em>Green Lantern</em> is the latest superhero movie out in theaters. The new film is directed by Martin Campbell who did <em>The Mask of </em>Zorro and \"<em>Casino Royale.</em>" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Frank Calabrese Jr. On Opening His 'Family Secrets' 2) 'The Lorax': A Campy And Whimsical Seussical" ]
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Orville Peck Is Making A Very Different Kind Of Country Music
[ "Orville Peck makes a very different kind of country music. It's a kind that's just as authentic as the storytellers he admired growing up, though some have questioned that because of the way he presents himself as an artist. Orville may be in disguise, but he is incredibly forthright as a guest. We talked a bit a...
[ "Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count" ]
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Earned Income Tax Credit Helps Lift Workers Out Of Poverty
[ "David Greene talks to David Wessel, of the Brookings Institution and a contributor to <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, about the Earned Income Tax Credit. It's one of the government's anti-poverty programs." ]
[ "State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music." ]
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Presidential Candidates To Participate In Haiti's First Nationally-Televised Debates
[ "The first of four debates between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon was a watershed moment in American history. For the first time ever, two presidential candidates crossed swords on national television, in front of cameras and some 70 million viewers. According to The Museum of Broadcast Communications, the so-ca...
[ "Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee...
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Florida's New Senator Viewed As Governor's Proxy
[ "There's a new player in Congress joining the health care debate. George LeMieux will be sworn in this week as Florida's junior senator, replacing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez, who is retiring midterm. But on Wednesday evening, LeMieux will listen to President Obama's address to Congress from the visitors' gallery...
[ "Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'" ]
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Unemployment Claims Hit Record as Testing Grows — But Is It Fast Enough?
[ "This episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.Weekly unemployment claims soared last week to nearly 3.3 million and Congress works to finalize a coronavirus relief package. Plus Anthony Fauci talks about the state of testing for Covid-19 in the US, and NPR's Ge...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C...
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Brutal Acts By ISIS Eclipse Reports Of Violence By Syria's Assad Regime
[ "The self-proclaimed Islamic State, also known as ISIS, receives attention for its brutal killings. Analysts say the group's hunger for publicity is overshadowing other heinous events." ]
[ "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 ...
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E. Coli Outbreak May Boost Argument For More U.S. Food Safety Funds
[ "Tracking the source of the European E. coli outbreak is a worldwide challenge for investigators. It's put the public on edge once again about produce safety. But it may provide a unique opportunity for U.S. regulators to get Congress to cough up the money to try to prevent these kinds of outbreaks from happening h...
[ "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...
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The Toronto Film Festival: A Few More Films To Watch Out For
[ "The Toronto International Film wrapped up this weekend, with the Lee Daniels film Precious winning the Audience Award (it is now the first film to win the Audience Awards at both the Sundance and Toronto Film Festivals). In addition to the films I've already highlighted, here are a few more to watch out for. Most ...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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From A New C-D, A Work
[ "From a new C-D, a work by another Czech composer who followed the trail blazed by Dvorak: the second movement from Miroslav Kabelac's (KAH-beh-latch) Symphony No. 4 in A major -- performed by the Prague Chamber Orchestra. (Supraphon SU 3020-2 911)" ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Family of Abducted Israeli Soldier Waits for Return
[ "The U.N.-brokered agreement that ended the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has so far failed to trigger the release of two Israeli soldiers abducted at the conflict's beginning over a month ago. In the northern coastal city of Naharia, just five miles from the Lebanese border, people have left their bomb she...
[ "Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ...
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It Takes Two to Make Home-Run History
[ "In 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing threw the fastball that turned into Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th career home run. As Barry Bonds continues his quest to break Aaron's home run record, Downing discusses what it's like to be on the pitcher's mound when a batter makes history. Al Downing, former ...
[ "Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'" ]
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China Reports 3 Cases Of The Most Dangerous Type Of Plague
[ "Editor's Note: This story was updated on November 18 to include reports of a third case of plague. Three patients have been diagnosed in Beijing with the most dangerous form of the plague – the medieval disease also known as the Black Death. The announcement sent shock waves rippling through China's northeastern c...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi...
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'House Of Cards' Will Get One More Season — Starring Robin Wright
[ "Netflix will film eight more episodes of House of Cards, in a final season that will feature female lead Robin Wright — with former star Kevin Spacey cut out of the show completely. Spacey has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by multiple men, including an actor who says he was 14 when Spacey made a se...
[ "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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Ebola Outbreak Emerges In Central Africa
[ "Two Ebola-related deaths have emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's health ministry says. If confirmed, it would be the first time in the present outbreak that the disease has killed outside of a handful of West African nations. But Congo Health Minister Felix Kabange Numbi insists that the tw...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Series Of Deadly Bombings Hit Tourism-Heavy Areas In Thailand. -- 2 Resign From Panel Set Up To Rehab Panama's Financial System. And here are more early headlines: Dozens Of Republicans Ask RNC To Cut Spending On Trump. (Politico) Obama Administration Diverts Funds For ...
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Six Killed in Bombing at U.S. Headquarters in Baghdad
[ "NPR's Madeleine Brand gets an update from Alissa Rubin of <EM>The Los Angeles Times</EM> about the latest violence in Iraq, including a bombing near U.S. headquarters in Baghdad Thursday that killed at least five Iraqis and one American soldier." ]
[ "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...
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Trump, Pompeo, Esper Defend Killing Of Soleimani; Iranians Vow Revenge
[ "Updated at 4:55 p.m. ET President Trump and his top deputies offered a full-throated defense on Tuesday of the American strike against Iran's top foreign legion commander, stressing what they called the urgent danger of an attack he had been plotting. The killing of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani last week ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G...
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Steve Escoffery: What Are You Listening To?
[ "The latest edition of \"What Are You Listening To?\" features some of the favorite music of composer Steve Escoffery. The 26-year-old from Seattle's picks range from abstract German strings to American indie rock. His first selection is \"Lass Mich Dein Pirat Sein,\" by the German group Nena, known for its 1980s h...
[ "Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice" ]
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Republican-Filled 'Alpha House' Aims For Bipartisan Laughs
[ "Amazon's new original comedy series, \"Alpha House,\" features four U.S. senators — all Republicans — sharing living quarters on Capitol Hill. But the show, a creation of Gary \"Doonesbury\" Trudeau, tries to make fun across political aisles." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra...
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Guest DJ: iLe Shares The Classic Sounds Driving Her New Solo Music
[ "Ileana Cabra Joglar has one foot in the present and one in the past. As \"PG-13,\" she was the younger sister to the two brothers — René Pérez Joglar, aka Residente, and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez, aka Visitante — of Puerto Rican hip-hop group Calle 13, performing with them for tens of thousands of people across ...
[ "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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Wade Goodwyn Reports On Saturday The City Of Tulsa Plans To Commemorate
[ "the 75th anniversary of the 1921 race riots. The riots resulted in dozens of deaths and the destruction of many homes and business owned by the town's prosperous black community." ]
[ "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...
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Xenia Rubinos, Olga Bell And Sammus Want To Know If You're Really Down
[ "Brooklyn-based composer and vocalist Xenia Rubinos has been an Alt.Latino favorite since her magical debut album in 2013. Her latest piece \"Levitating,\" a new and first-time collaboration with producer/performers Sammus and Olga Bell, is an intersectional tour de force. The tune emerged after Rubinos was invited...
[ "Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..." ]
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Network Coverage of Election Night
[ "Congress is examining the media's coverage of last November's election night results. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce invited executives from the Voter News Service and the major networks to speak at a hearing today. NPR's Lynn Neary is covering the hearing." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Afghans Vote In Large Numbers Despite Risks
[ "After a campaign marred by violence, Afghans voted Saturday in presidential elections for what's to be the first ever democratic transfer of power. Results are not expected for some time." ]
[ "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 ...
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'Oz': Neither Great Nor Powerful
[ "There are three reasons to see this prequel to the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz: the trio of witches played by Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. But James Franco, who stars as the wizard-in-the-making, disappoints — and the film as a whole is a bit snoozy." ]
[ "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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California Proposal to Lower Electricity Costs
[ "Ellen Ciurczak of member station KQED reports that the California state senate has passed an emergency measure that would reduce the cost of electricity. The state assembly won't consider the bill until after next week's Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Under deregulation, electric bills for some...
[ "UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music." ]
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'Hand Of Clod' Is Hands Down Winner As English Vent About Tie
[ "When it comes time to write a stinging headline in just a few words, English newspapers' copy desks are hard to beat. They've lived up to their reputation today as they express their outrage over the goal that keeper Robert Green let slip between his fingers, giving the U.S. a 1-1 tie Saturday against the favored ...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain" ]
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Iconic Journalist Nat Hentoff Is Laid Off
[ "Not immune to the tough economic times, The Village Voice — like many national media outlets forced to cut jobs — has seen several rounds of layoffs in recent years. Among those fired on Dec. 30: Nat Hentoff, an icon of American journalism and longtime prominent Voice columnist. Fifty years after he began his ass...
[ "Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family" ]
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Holder May Have Had Bigger Role In Rich Pardon
[ "The man expected to be nominated as the next attorney general still lives under a cloud created late in the Clinton administration. Eric Holder, at the time a deputy attorney general, was central to the controversial granting of a last-minute pardon to fugitive financier Marc Rich. Journalist George Lardner Jr., w...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scientists Share Chemistry Nobel For Breakthrough In Microscopy. -- Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani. And here are more early headlines: FBI Asks For Help In Identifying Alleged American Militant. (CNN) Federal Judges Overturn Virginia Elect...
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Commenter: Obama Rolling Toward Mississippi
[ "In the wake of Wyoming's Saturday caucus — in which Sen. Barack Obama snagged seven of 12 delegates — and just before Mississippi's contest, Politico.com executive editor Jim VandeHei takes the pulse of the Democratic presidential primary and reveals his vote for the biggest news story of the week. This weekend, O...
[ "Stories: 1) Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession 2) Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck The 'Times'" ]
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NBA All-Star Metta World Peace
[ "NBA All-Star Metta World Peace has a reputation that precedes him. If you ask even the most casual sports fan about the career of the baller formerly known as Ron Artest many would reference the on the court dust-ups and larger than life antics that seemed to dominate the narrative around his career. But the playe...
[ "Colleges are preparing for the next athletic season amid the pandemic. Utah Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan is remembered. ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary ends." ]
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Astronauts To Enjoy First Space-Grown Lettuce Aboard International Space Station
[ "On Monday, astronauts aboard the International Space Station will harvest lettuce that has been growing aboard since early July." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Police Van Rams Protesters At Anti-U.S. Demonstration In Philippines. -- New Rules Would Require Airlines To Refund Baggage Fees For Delayed Luggage. And here are more early headlines: Hundreds Flee Mosul As Iraqi Army Advances. (BBC) European Space Probe To Land On Mar...
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Korean Diplomat Heads to Afghanistan
[ "A top Korean diplomat is heading to Afghanistan following the death of one of 23 South Korean missionaries held captive by the Taliban. A police chief in the province where the South Koreans were kidnapped last week says he expects up to one-third of the hostages to be freed in the coming hours. He would not say w...
[ "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...
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Closing Gitmo 'Going To Be Very Difficult,' Hagel Says
[ "President Obama wants to close the prison at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay before leaving office. But his departing defense secretary, Chuck Hagel, told NPR News the job is \"going to be very difficult\" to complete in that time. Hagel made that remark in an exit interview Friday, one of only a handful he g...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House...
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Alabama Tries To Cope With Tornado Damage
[ "With homes destroyed, no power and expensive gasoline, Alabama residents hit by the storm are struggling." ]
[ "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...
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White House Cites Jobs Report As Evidence Of Consumer Confidence
[ "The White House cited Friday's jobs report as evidence of consumer confidence in the Trump presidency. Yet throughout his campaign, Trump trashed the jobs report as a false indicator of economic health." ]
[ "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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From Kiev To The Country At Large, Ukraine Protests May Spread
[ "Massive protests continue to escalate in Ukraine, as demonstrators extend their barricades further into Kiev. At least three protesters have been killed in clashes with riot police so far, and protests are beginning to spread into the western regions of the country. Corey Flintoff offers an update on the unrest fr...
[ "Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'" ]
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The Dangers of Stargazing
[ "Somehow, a California man got stuck going down the chimney of someone else's house. Matthew Allen was jammed near the bottom of the chimney for hours. He finally pulled off his pants and waved them around to set off motion detectors in the house. Police responded three times before they found him. Once he was resc...
[ "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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Maverick Investor Mark Cuban on Investing
[ "Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is known for a number of things. He was the co-founder of Broadcast.com. He starred in the ABC reality show <EM>The Benefactor</EM>. He's the founder of the high definition television network, HDNET. And his latest venture is the movie production company 2929 Entertainment. David ...
[ "Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future" ]
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Israeli Settlers Staying Put, Despite the Rockets
[ "Even as Hezbollah rockets continue to strike northern Israel, some civilians are staying put in their homes. Susan Yitzhak is one of those who has decided to remain in the settlement of Mitzpe Netufa, which has been hit by Hezbollah rockets. She talks with Alex Chadwick about life in the settlement." ]
[ "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 ...
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Rep. Tom Cole Describes Mike Pence As 'Reassuring Pick' For VP
[ "NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, who is also the deputy majority whip for the Republican Party." ]
[ "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...
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Why Oklahomans Don't Like Basements
[ "When Randy Keller moved from Texas to the Oklahoma City area seven years ago, he couldn't find the house he was looking for. \"I was moving from Texas, where there are also a lot of tornadoes,\" says the professor of geology and geophysics at the University of Oklahoma who experienced the 1970 tornado in Lubbock, ...
[ "L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons." ]
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Scientists Back Off, Neutrinos Were Not Clocked At Speeds Faster Than Light
[ "We're a few days late on this news, but because we've focused on neutrinos that may have moved faster than the speed of light before, we thought it only fair to bring you the news: The team of Italian scientists running an experiment called OPERA, who said they had clocked neutrinos moving faster than light, have ...
[ "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...
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