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Gray Whales Wash Up On West Coast At Near-Record Levels | [
"Emaciated gray whales have been washing up on the West Coast at a rate that’s alarming scientists. At least 64 gray whales have turned up dead along the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington this year — the highest number since 2000. Just in the last two months, nine of these massive marine mammals have been... | [
"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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A Closer Look at New York's New Governor | [
"David Paterson, the 53-year-old former state senator, assumes duties the office of Governor today. Offering a profile of the country's fourth African-American governor is Elinor Tatum, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Harlem-based newspaper, the <em>Amsterdam News</em>."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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On The Air This Week, We're Exploring Digital Childhood | [
"We are really excited to start a new team-centered, theme-driven reporting effort. (\"We\" refers to your NPR tech reporting team — Steve Henn and Laura Sydell out in the Bay Area, and me, here at NPR's headquarters in Washington.) As much as we can, we will craft our tech and culture coverage around a certain the... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Space Archaeologist Wants Citizen Scientists To Identify Archaeological Looting | [
"An archaeologist has launched a citizen science project that invites anyone with an Internet connection to help look for evidence of archaeological site looting. The platform, called GlobalXplorer, presents users with satellite images of Earth's surface. \"Looting is one of the most common ways archaeological site... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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A Journey Through The Music Of The Oscar-Nominated Film 'Roma' | [
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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'Burning Bush' Finds The Fuel For A Desperate Act | [
"I was a college sophomore in London when Jan Palach, a shy young Czech student, set himself on fire in Prague's Wenceslas Square in January 1969. The British campus revolt was in full flow, but the images of Palach's burning body, and the mass silent vigils that followed his death a few days later, made me feel ho... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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As Populism Strengthens In Europe, A Future For Social Democrats Fades | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Ian Buruma, professor of democracy, human rights and journalism at Bard College, about the state of the center-left in Europe."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Holy Cheesesteaks! The Phillies Are Still Alive! | [
"The Philadelphia Phillies held off a late rally by the New York Yankees Monday night to win Game 5 of the World Series. The 8-6 victory sends the series back to Yankee Stadium Wednesday. The Phillies have to win the next two games to take the title — and keep New York from claiming its 27th championship."
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Profitability Pressures Intensify at Knight Ridder | [
"Shareholders in Knight Ridder, the second-largest newspaper chain in the country, are demanding the company put itself up for sale or sell individual newspaper holdings. Investors in traditional media companies are concerned about the threats posed by the Internet in the advertising market."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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2 Broadway Stars Grapple With Illness And Uncertainty | [
"Married Broadway stars Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker both contracted COVID in the spring, just as theaters went dark. Burstein was starring in 'Moulin Rouge' at the time. Burstein's case was severe and he nearly died. Luker's case was mild, but it came soon after she had been diagnosed with ALS. They talk with ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Letters: Sept. 11 Coverage | [
"This week, listeners wrote in to say how moved they were by Monique Ferrer's StoryCorps remembrance of her ex-husband, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks. Listeners also expressed their displeasure with the timing of our series on Muslims in America."
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TPP Negotiators Reached Agreement With Sticky Compromise On Biologics Drugs | [
"A big sticking point in the negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership involved biologics medicines and vaccines created from living organisms. The dispute centered on patent protection: how many years drug companies should have before facing competition from generics. The negotiators ended up with a complica... | [
"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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Obama Meets Warmth, Skepticism In Mideast | [
"Barack Obama is in Israel and the Palestinian territories Wednesday. The Democratic presidential candidate meets with senior officials of the Israeli government and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Obama is greeted warmly but with some skepticism by Israelis and Palestinians."
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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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Farewell To Silent Swiss Banks | [
"Switzerland, known for its banks that can keep a secret, just agreed to increase the amount of tax information it shares with the United States. The Treasury Department says this will help them crack down on offshore tax evasion. Switzerland's banks manage about $2 trillion of foreign wealth, and much of that is u... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Postcard From Mogadishu: 'The Walls Are Like Swiss Cheese From All The Shooting' | [
"NPR's Frank Langfitt, is in Mogadishu, Somalia's capital and largest city, on a reporting trip. This afternoon, he sent The Two-Way a dispatch and several photographs: Spent the day with African Union soldiers who are defending a weak government in Mogadishu with its back against the wall. Al-Shabab, a violent I... | [
"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 ... | npr | {
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Republicans To Vote On Immigration | [
"House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling for a legislative fix to the policy of separating migrant children from their parents at the border."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Where The U.S. Stands On Background Checks In Relation To Gun Policy | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with professor Adam Winkler of UCLA Law, about the status of background check measures passed by the U.S. House earlier this year and what impact such legislation might have."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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World AIDS Epidemic Slows, But Fight Stalls In Parts Of Asia | [
"New HIV infections have dropped more than 50 percent across 25 developing countries since 2001, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS reported on Tuesday. And, transmission of the virus from mothers to infants has decreased by 24 percent in just the past two years. A big chunk of this progress has occurred ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Costumed As Homeless, Mormon Bishop Teaches A Lesson In Compassion | [
"A Mormon Bishop in Taylorsville, Utah, went to great lengths last Sunday to teach his congregation a lesson. David Musselman disguised himself as a homeless person and walked around outside before the service. Then, in character, he walked up to the pulpit and asked to deliver remarks. He tells Ari Shapiro what ha... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Sudan Faces More U.S. Demands After Suggestion It Could Be Taken Off Terrorism List | [
"After Sudan's longtime dictator was ousted last year, chances improved for the country to be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. Last-minute hurdles, however, could delay it."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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Annan Requests U.N. Force for Liberia | [
"U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan asks the Security Council to authorize a force of 15,000 peacekeepers to be sent to Liberia to help monitor a cease-fire and assist the country's transitional government. The U.N. force would gradually take over from West African peacekeepers beginning Oct. 1 and would be authoriz... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Jeremiah Jae And Oliver The 2nd: 'Take It Back To The Essence' | [
"Jeremiah Jae and Oliver the 2nd are cousins who grew up in Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. Already from a musical family — Oliver's father, Phil Perry, is a smooth jazz R&B singer and Jeremiah's played keys with Miles Davis and produced a few of his records — they have formed Black Jungle Squad, a collectiv... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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Greece Concerned With EU's Latest Proposal To Deal With Migrants | [
"Greece and the EU are in a blame game over responsibility for handling the flood of migrants into the country. Even with more EU help, Greek authorities are relying on volunteers to help save lives."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Stock Trading In China Halted After Stocks Plunge For A Second Day | [
"For a second day this week, stock trading in China was suspended. David Greene talks to Fraser Howie, co-author of <em>Red Capitalism</em>, about the turmoil in the Chinese stock markets."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Gop Maintains Senate Lead | [
"NPR''s Peter Kenyon reports on the Senate race in yesterday''s election. Republicans barely held on to their 55 member Senate majority as Democrats toppled GOP veterans Alfonse D''Amato of New York and Lauch Faircloth of North Carolina. Democrats clung to seats Republicans had hoped to capture."
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New Study Examines The Role Of Private Equity In Dismantling Retail Businesses | [
"A new study shows that private equity firms have hastened the failure and liquidation of retail businesses. Host Scott Simon talks with its co-author, Maggie Corser."
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"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... | npr | {
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A String Of Attacks On Militants In Pakistan | [
"A senior leader in the Haqqani network was killed on Sunday in Pakistan. Nasiruddin Haqqani was gunned down outside a bread store in Rawalpindi. His death is the latest in a string of attacks on militants in the region. Earlier this month, a U.S. drone strike killed the Pakistani Taliban’s leader Hakimullah ... | [
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Tijuana Prisoner: I Was Forced To Dig Drug Tunnel To San Diego | [
"More than 75 drug-smuggling tunnels have been discovered under the U.S.-Mexico border in just the past six years, and one of the more intriguing cases involves 17 Mexican men who claim they were kidnapped and forced to carry out the work for months before Mexican authorities found them. There's always been some my... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Exxon Is On Trial, Accused Of Misleading Investors About Risks Of Climate Change | [
"In only the second climate change trial in the U.S., Exxon Mobil goes to court Tuesday accused of defrauding shareholders and the public. New York's attorney general brought the suit, which alleges that the oil giant misrepresented how carbon regulation would affect the company's financial outlook. The case goes b... | [
"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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Why Coke Cost A Nickel For 70 Years | [
"Prices change; that's fundamental to how economies work. And yet: In 1886, a bottle of Coke cost a nickel. It was also a nickel in 1900, 1915 and 1930. In fact, 70 years after the first Coke was sold, you could still buy a bottle for a nickel. Three wars, the Great Depression, hundreds of competitors — none of it ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Author Jacqueline Woodson On The Power Of Storytelling | [
"Children’s book author Jacqueline Woodson has written over 30 books, often focused on race and identity in America. We get her take on the current moment and talk about the never-ending power of story. Guests Jacqueline Woodson, author of over thirty books, including the Newbery Award-winning “Feathers”... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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'National Geographic' Mines 'The Real Price Of Gold' | [
"In the past eight years, the price of gold has risen 235 percent, soaring from $271 an ounce in 2001 to more than $1,000 an ounce today. But as journalist Brook Larmer and photographer Randy Olson report in their January 2009 National Geographic cover story, \"The Real Price of Gold,\" the environmental and huma... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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France Suggests it May Block War Resolution | [
"France accuses the United States of impatience in its push for war against Iraq and says it is not prepared to support any U.N. Security Council resolution that would authorize military action. Russia and China, which like France have veto power, support the French position. Hear NPR's Nick Spicer."
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'Quite Something': Kanye West Makes A Statement In The Oval Office | [
"Updated at 4:15 p.m. ET It was surreal moment even for a White House accustomed to surreal moments. During a meeting with President Trump, Kanye West delivered animated and wide-ranging remarks on issues from the 13th Amendment to U.S. manufacturing. West spoke to reporters for nearly 10 minutes in the Oval Office... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Yugoslavia - Montenegro | [
"NPR's Edward Lifson reports from Montenegro that there has been NATO bombing today around the airport outside the capital of Podgorica. He also reports that contrary to NATO descriptions of round the clock oil deliveries, the Montenegrin port of Bar appears quiet."
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Iraq Braces for Crucial National Election | [
"NPR's Tony Cox takes an in-depth look at the imminent elections in Iraq and what they mean for the parties and people involved. Hear Knight Ridder Baghdad bureau chief Hannah Allam, NPR's Mike Shuster and Dan Senor, former senior adviser and spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Trump Calls For U.S. Military On U.S.-Mexico Border | [
"President Trump said that his administration is making plans to send troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border. He also said he wants to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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The Golden Raspberry Awards | [
"NPR's Gerry Hadden reports on the \"Golden Raspberry\" awards, which are given annually to the year's WORST actors and movies."
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"In this final round, every clue is synonymous with an act in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So, \"Corridor and Cereal Grains\" becomes \"Hall and Oates.\" Heard on Ed Helms: Tag Me In."
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Mostly Absent In Israeli Election Campaign | [
"The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is barely an issue in the upcoming Israeli elections, which are a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But the vote will impact Palestinians."
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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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Top Stories: Obama In Laos; Trial For Oregon Wildlife Refuge Defendants | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Latest Stop In Laos Focuses On Younger Demographic. -- Trial Opens For Occupiers Of Oregon Wildlife Refuge. And here are more early headlines: Syria Accused Of Dropping Chlorine Gas On Civilians. (BBC) Hurricane Newton Makes Second Mexican Landfall. (NHC) Miami ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- At Al Smith Dinner, Donald Trump Turns Friendly Roast Into 3-Alarm Fire. -- NFL Struggles As Another Star Player Is Accused Of Domestic Abuse. And here are more headlines: BAT Offers To Buy Tobacco Rival, Reynolds American. (Wall Street Journal) Honda, U.S. Report 11th ... | npr | {
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Hear: How Scared Should You Be? | [
"Just press play. Today on the Planet Money podcast, we take a look at the $700 billion Wall Street bailout that wasn't. The House of Representatives voted down the Treasury's proposal for buying up bad assets from troubled banks and investment firms. Lawmakers rejected it even after a bipartisan group of Congressi... | [
"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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New Republic Hopes Changes Mean New Success | [
"Today marks a new era for The New Republic; the magazine is going to biweekly instead of weekly publication, in addition to getting an overhaul. Editor Franklin Foer says the magazine will now include original portraits and photographs. And, he says, the magazine's Web site will now take more advantage of its ext... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Ted Libbey, Curator Of The | [
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In U.K.: Pop's Winehouse, Soccer's Gerrard Not Guilty | [
"For those of us in the USA, the equivalent might be hearing on the same day that actress Lindsay Lohan and football's Plaxico Burress had been cleared of their latest wrong-doings. In Britain today, \"a judge has acquitted Amy Winehouse of assaulting a fan who asked to take her picture,\" the Associated Press writ... | [
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Football Uber Alles. Uber Alles, Football | [
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Unilever Lathers Up A Billion-Dollar Deal To Acquire Dollar Shave Club | [
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Jason Isbell Has Conquered Fear, But He's Still Learning About Himself | [
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Parties Eye Colorado as Swing State | [
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Far From The Battlefield, U.S. Troops Will Assist Iraqi Forces | [
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Campaign Finance Ruling: Hard To Reverse | [
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Sonic Youth In Concert: ATP Festival 2010 | [
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"Stories: 1) A Journalist's Interrogation, Imprisonment in Sudan 2) Waco Brothers, 'Live and Kicking' in Chicago"
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Sickness and the Cruise Ship Industry | [
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Preview of Alito Confirmation Hearings | [
"The Senate is set to begin confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito on Jan. 9. Expert guests talk about Alito's views on abortion, presidential powers, the role of the courts and civil rights. Guests: Neil Siegel, assistant professor of law and political science, Duke University Law School St... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Dozens Of Bodies Scattered After Deadly Bombings In Afghanistan. -- Coal Company Reportedly Set To Pay $200 Million In W. Va. Disaster. -- BP Accuses Halliburton Of Destroying Gulf Spill Evidence. -- Before Obama Invites Teddy Roosevelt Comparisons, Read TR's Words. Ot... | npr | {
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Chef Adam Perry Lang Opens Steakhouse, Starring His Handmade Knives | [
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As Measles Outbreak Spreads, Some Babies Under Isolation | [
"California is grappling with an outbreak of measles. In Alameda County, health officials have told parents whose babies have been exposed to the virus to keep their children at home for 21 days."
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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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Finnish Patriotism, Christian Hymns And One Trumpeter's Mom | [
"The band above is the new Dave Douglas Quintet, who we're webcasting live Wednesday night as part of WBGO's The Checkout: Live series. The quintet is actually six people: special guest Aoife O'Donovan, a folk and bluegrass singer, joins the band on stage and on the new album, Be Still. The rest of the band is Doug... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Broadcasters get ready for silent movie marathons; the Bush Administration demands a military striptease; America's new poodle."
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Former Philippines President Aquino Dead At 76 | [
"Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a \"people power\" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son said. She was 76. The uprising she led in 1986 ended the repressive 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos and inspired nonv... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Anna Deavere Smith Wants Playgoers To Do What They Can To Counter Violence | [
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'Gives Me Hope': How Low-Paid Workers Rose Up Against Stagnant Wages | [
"Kim Thomas felt drawn to being a home health aide after caring for her own ailing mother. Human dignity, she says, can be simple, like a bath and a favorite snack. When Thomas first started visiting homes to care for patients, she made $7 an hour. That was in North Carolina about 16 years ago. Her pay inched up ov... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Home Prices Rose In May; First Monthly Increase Since '06 | [
"Here's news many U.S. homeowners have been eagerly waiting to hear: Prices of single-family homes rose in May from April, the first such monthly improvement since the summer of 2006, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. It wasn't much of an increase -- 0.4% or 0.5% depending on the indice. And pri... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2017 | [
"Arizona Sen. John McCain made an emotional return to the Senate after his cancer diagnosis, and narrowly helped his party push forward on an Affordable Care Act repeal. But a vote on a replacement failed. So what's next in the push to change how health insurance works for millions of Americans? Also, why is former... | [
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Poachers Break Into French Zoo, Kill White Rhino And Steal His Horn | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Abbas a Strong Favorite in Palestinian Election | [
"Palestinians prepare to vote for new leadership in a Jan. 9 election that no longer looks like a tight race. There are seven candidates for the presidency, but interim leader Mahmoud Abbas' victory now seems assured. Public opinion polls show the next-most popular candidate with only 10 percent of the vote. NPR's ... | [
"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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The Importance Of Preserving Videos Of War Crimes | [
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House Committee Members Grill Hillary Clinton On Benghazi | [
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Here's What Would Happen If The Government Shuts Down This Week | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Ben Lee: A Former Teen Rock Star Goes 'Deeper' | [
"Ben Lee turned 33 this year, but he's been making music for more than half his life. Lee was just 14 when his band Noise Addict was signed by The Beastie Boys' label; after that, his high-school years were a balance between final exams and touring with the group. Lee eventually left that band and embarked on a suc... | [
"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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Book News: Murakami Drops A New Story, Just As Nobel Week Begins | [
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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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An Olympic Preview, From The Canon Of Russian Literature | [
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Politics Podcast: Eyeing New York, And Wine Ice Cream Inspired By Hillary Clinton | [
"The NPR Politics team is back with its weekly roundup of political news. The team explains the state of the primary race as it moves to New York, following wins in Wisconsin for Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz. The team also discusses why the gloves are coming off in the Democratic race and partakes in some taste test... | [
"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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Broadway's 'Frozen' in Line for Tony Awards | [
"Byrony Lavery's drama about the murder of a child and its repercussions is up for four Tony Awards. Last week, actor Brian O'Byrne won an Obie for his role as the killer. Critics have praised <EM>Frozen</EM> for the chillingly ordinary way it presents its terrible tale without sensationalizing it. The Broadway pro... | [
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Troubles Deepen for 'Military Vehicle of Future' | [
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Latin Roots: Gina Chavez | [
"World Cafe's Latin Roots segment today features a performance by bilingual Austin singer-songwriter Gina Chavez. Chavez's latest album, Up-Rooted, has been well-received in her hometown, where she won the Austin Music Award for Artist Of The Year, among other honors. Chavez also won a John Lennon Songwriting Conte... | [
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U.S. Won't Join WHO-Led Coronavirus Vaccine Effort, White House Says | [
"The Trump administration says the U.S. will not participate in a global push to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, in part because the effort is led by the World Health Organization, which the White House describes as \"corrupt\" and has accused of initially aiding China in covering up the scope of the pandemic. By refus... | [
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Bush Warns Congress Not to Interfere on Iraq | [
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Astronaut's Photos From Space Change How We See Earth | [
"Yesterday, NASA announced that astronaut Scott Kelly will retire from the space agency as of April 1st. Kelly holds the U.S. record for the most time spent in space. For nearly a full year, he zoomed along at 17,500 miles per hour — orbiting 230 miles above earth — on the International Space Station. And for those... | [
"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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With 'The Dream' Hailey Whitters Sings About The Ups And Downs Of Showbiz | [
"The country singer spent more than a decade in Nashville before her first record broke through in 2020. Now she's adding five new songs in an expanded version of that album called, <em>Living The Dream.</em>"
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Hamas Seeks Firmer Grip on Gaza Strip | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Texas Tries To Regroup In Aftermath Of Ike | [
"When it slammed into Texas on Saturday, Ike was a Category 2 hurricane. Though the storm is still packing high winds and rain, it has weakened to a tropical depression. So far, Ike is blamed for at least 13 deaths. In Houston, officials have issued a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew until Saturday. The most urgent rescue ... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Lions, Lambs, Whatever: 10 Movies To Help You Weather The Week | [
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Happy Birthday Claude Debussy | [
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
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Will The Next War Be Fought Over Water? | [
"Just as wars over oil played a major role in 20th-century history, a new book makes a convincing case that many 21st century conflicts will be fought over water. In Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power and Civilization, journalist Steven Solomon argues that water is surpassing oil as the world's scarcest cri... | [
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At Disabled Veterans Event, President Obama Will Highlight Progress In Iraq | [
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Bills...Casinos... And Staffers! | [
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Justice Department Defends Domestic Spying | [
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
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Dispatches From A 'Dopesick' America | [
"There's no shortage of statistics about the depth of America's opioid epidemic — there were 72,000 overdose deaths just last year — but numbers don't tell the whole story. Beth Macy takes a ground-level look at the crisis in Dopesick, a new book focusing on central Appalachia. Macy has spent three decades reportin... | [
"Stories: 1) An American In Japan, Investigating The 'Tokyo Vice' 2) Losing Jazz's Preconceptions With 'Historicity'"
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Social Media Buzz: From Orlando Police Video To John Waters Graduation Speech | [
"In our weekly look at how the news is reverberating through social media, Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Julia Turner, editor-in-chief of Slate. They discuss a new video showing a white police officer kicking a black man, which is now the subject of an investigation, and director John Waters’ gra... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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Software Helps Keep Your Shopping In Check | [
"When you're out shopping, it may be a little difficult to make smart money decisions - especially when those perfect shoes are calling your name. Omar Green wants to help; his company is developing software that tracks spending and - just like mom - reminds you about your financial goals."
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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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Weapons Inspection Agreement | [
"-- Host Bob Edwards talks to former U.N. weapons inspector Raymond Zalinskas about the new procedures in Secretary-General Kofi Annan's agreement with the Iraqi government for inspecting possible weapons sites. Zalinskas says the new requirements can only make it harder for U.N. inspectors to find biological or ch... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Finding True Love Beyond The Love Story | [
"Elizabeth Tannen is a student in the creative writing program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. You can find links to her other essays and read her blog about dating here. For the most part, my aversion to online dating is about vanity. Simply put, I think that I'm too attractive, too interesting an... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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At An Isolated Camp, Iraqi Police Prep For A Showdown With ISIS | [
"When Mohammed Taha Yaseen recalls the day that Islamic militants swept through Iraq's northern city of Mosul this past summer, he chokes up. \"The army ran away,\" he says, and pauses to gain control of his voice. \"We didn't run — the police stayed and fought ISIS.\" Yaseen, an officer in the Mosul police force, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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3 Women Found Out They Were Dating The Same Man. What Happened Next? | [
"They became friends and fixed up an old bus, and went on a months-long road trip across the U.S. Their ex-boyfriend told <em>The Washington Post</em>, \"I think the best thing right now is to say nothing.\""
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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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Will Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Farm Labor Shortage? | [
"In the Central Valley, there's a bumper sticker you see all over the place. It's shaped like California, and reads \"My job depends on Ag.\" In California, that agriculture depends on immigrant labor. Many farmers in the state supported President Donald Trump despite his hard-line stance on immigration. So as the ... | [
"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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Hardliners Decry Sharon's Settlement Plan | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon unveils details of his unilateral plan to disengage from the Palestinians if peace talks remain stalled. Sharon says Israel must dismantle some settlements as part of any peace deal, prompting outraged jeers from right-wing members of his Likud Party. NPR's Linda Gradstein repor... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Using Weather Satellites To Predict Epidemics? | [
"The swine flu outbreak caused a minor panic all over the world, but swine flu's got nothing on the great Rift Valley fever epidemic of 2006. Don't remember that epidemic? That's because it never actually happened. Scientists at NASA and the Department of Agriculture used some high-flying technology to help stop th... | [
"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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NPR Bestsellers: Week Of October 23, 2014 | [
"The lists are compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Not So Fast: What We Know About Hydroxychloroquine | [
"President Donald Trump's daily press briefings have shown us what's on the mind of the man in charge of leading America through the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past month, he's brought up hydroxychloroquine repeatedly as a potential solution. The drug could be a promising way to combat the effects of the virus.... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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