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Obama Says No Excuse For Excessive Force By Police | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Magazine Depiction Of Obamas Fuels Outrage | [
"The New Yorker magazine is drawing both buzz and condemnation for its cover illustration depicting a turban-clad Sen. Barack Obama in the Oval Office. The image also shows Obama's wife, Michelle, armed with a machine gun. A portrait of Osama bin Laden hangs in the background. A spokesman for the Democratic preside... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Poetry Corner: Dasan Ahanu, 'Pens' | [
"Poet and spoken word artist Dasan Ahanu reads his poem \"Pens,\" about life in America's prisons. Ahanu teaches at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University in Durham, N.C.."
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Imprisoned In A Mysterious Mistaken Identity | [
"Alex Gilvarry is the author of From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy Combatant. I was a college student in New York City when security checks became the norm. Being half-Filipino with a Scottish last name, I wasn't easy to profile. And since I was always carrying a big backpack of textbooks in and out of the subway ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Ellis Marsalis: Pianist, Teacher And New Orleans Jazz Patriarch | [
"When the subject of jazz comes up, the name Marsalis is soon sure to follow. Brothers Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason have all reached international fame. But before they found success, their father Ellis was shaping his own career and lighting the way for others to follow. Ellis Marsalis died on Wednesday, A... | [
"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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Blackout Probe Focuses on 'Erie Loop' | [
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Boston Subway Musicians Sing the Blues | [
"Musicians in Boston are irate over a plan to ban amplification of instruments in the city's subway system. Transit officials says the plan is a necessary security measure. Sean Cole reports."
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On This Day In 1968: Alabama Gov. Lurleen Wallace Dies | [
"May 7, 1968: Alabama's Lurleen Wallace (D), who ran for governor and won in 1966 as a surrogate for her husband, George -- who was barred by state law from seeking re-election -- dies of cancer. She was 41 years old, and her death came as George Wallace was pursuing his third-party presidential bid. Mrs. Wallace, ... | [
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Missouri's Last Abortion Provider Wins Reprieve, As Judge Rules Against State | [
"A Missouri judge has blocked the state's attempt to close down Missouri's last abortion provider. Missouri Circuit Court Judge Michael Stelzer granted a request to temporarily prevent state officials from revoking the license of a clinic operated by a St. Louis Planned Parenthood chapter, as the state's health dep... | [
"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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Drone Strikes Kill Dozens Of Militants In Pakistan | [
"Airstrikes believed to be carried out by U.S. predator drones killed dozens of militants Tuesday in Pakistan and injured scores more. The attacks were the deadliest since the U.S. deployed its remotely guided missiles to target the Taliban leadership dug into Pakistan's mountainous border with Afghanistan. Deta... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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The Future Of The Paris Agreement | [
"On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement, which nearly 200 nations signed on to in 2015. But now that he's in office, the president is facing some surprising opposition. Exxon Mobil (whose former CEO is now Secretary of State), Shell, and —... | [
"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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Chicago Officials Cool To Call For National Guard | [
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Smiling Over Irma Thomas | [
"Music critic David Was is all smiles over <em>After The Rain</em>, the new CD by veteran R&B singer Irma Thomas. It features duets with an all-star roster of piano players including Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis and Norah Jones."
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The 2017 Academy Awards Cheatsheet | [
"With guest host Ray Suarez. The Oscars this weekend. “Hidden Figures,” “Moonlight,” “La La Land?” We’ll look at this year’s showdown. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is throwing a big bash in Los Angeles County this weekend. Sunday night, magnificently dressed people will tell each other who won so... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Outside Embroiled Iraq, Ex-Pats Wait in Jordan | [
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Michigan Economy Among Nation's Worst | [
"Whether it's measured by job creation, home foreclosures or people on food stamps, Michigan's economy is one of the worst in the United States. A strike against Michigan-based General Motors threatened to make that even worse. The two-day walkout is over, but the state's economic troubles aren't. ROBERT SIEGEL, H... | [
"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)... | npr | {
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'Bowery Boys' Are Amateur But Beloved New York Historians | [
"In the 19th century, the Bowery Boys were a street gang that ruled that small section of Manhattan. In the 21st century, the Bowery Boys are two best friends — Tom Meyers and Greg Young — who record a do-it-yourself podcast with the same name. Meyers and Young love to perform almost as much as they love New York C... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Trade Deficit Explainer | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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As New York Embraces HIV-Preventing Pill, Some Voice Doubts | [
"AIDS researchers and policymakers from around the globe are gathering in Melbourne, Australia, for a major international conference that starts this Monday. They'll be mourning dozens of colleagues who died in the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. But the work of the conference will continue, and one of the ma... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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50 Years Later, Mystery Of Alcatraz Escape Endures | [
"Fifty years ago three men set out into the frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay in a raft made out of raincoats. It was one of the most daring prison escapes in U.S. history from what was billed as the nation's only \"escape-proof prison\" — Alcatraz. Most people assume the men have been at the bottom of the bay... | [
"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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"Invisible 5": An Audio Tour of I-5 | [
"At 65 miles an hour, Interstate 5 through Fresno County is not the most picturesque view of California. But recently a group of artists and activists from both ends of the state assembled an unusual audio tour of I-5, featuring stories from communities along the route."
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Trump Says He Won't Be Running For President | [
"The Donald is not going to make a bid for the White House. Developer/reality TV host Donald Trump says in a statement, posted by ABC News and being reported about by The Associated Press and other news outlets, that: \"After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the office of the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Rapper Freeway a Veteran 'At Last' | [
"With the release of his 2003 debut, Philadelphia Freeway, rapper Freeway's distinctive style — high-pitched, energetic vocals that convey a sense of urgency — established him as a rising star in the hip-hop world. In the four years it took to release his follow-up, the gripping Free at Last, Freeway has gone from ... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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Petraeus Installed as U.S. Commander in Iraq | [
"First it was the Senate, tying itself in knots over the past week in its effort to tackle a resolution opposing President Bush's troop build-up in Iraq. Now the issue moves to the House of Representatives, which has scheduled three full days of floor debate on the matter, beginning Feb. 13. A vote on a resolutio... | [
"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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Filmmaker Andrzej Wajda Dies At 90, Celebrated Resistance To Authoritarianism | [
"If you're looking for evidence of Andrzej Wajda's filmmaking smarts, it's right there in his first, black-and-white movie, made in 1955. A trench-coated young man races through Warsaw at the height of World War II, past corpses dangling from streetlights, pursued by Nazi soldiers who chase him into a building and ... | [
"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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The Jamestown Project | [
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Lights Out For PG&E? | [
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Latest News from Iraq and Iran | [
"We'll discuss the deaths of Saddam Hussein's two sons. We'll also hear about Wednesday's capture of a senior Republican Guard official. <BR><BR> Guests: <BR><BR> <STRONG>Amatzia Baram</STRONG><BR> *Professor of Middle Eastern history at the University of Haifa in Israel<br /> *Senior fellow at the U.S. Institute ... | [
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Cellist Nathaniel Rosen | [
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Clinton On Talking To Taliban: 'Peel Those Off Who ... Renounce Violence' | [
"There's much talk today about efforts being made by the U.S. and its partners in Afghanistan to reach out to anti-government fighters there who may be willing to part ways with the Taliban. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who this week was in London at the International Conference on Afghanistan, told M... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Delta Is Surging. Here's What You Need To Know To Stay Safe | [
"With the highly contagious delta variant surging ferociously, Americans are once again grappling with pandemic anxiety. The surge has prompted a flurry of new mask mandates, vaccine mandates and other steps to try to get the coronavirus back under control. While delta can sometimes infect vaccinated people, infe... | [
"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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Concern Over Pentagon's Approach to New Assault Policy | [
"One advocate says she's concerned about the Pentagon's delay in releasing the confidentiality portion of its new policy on sexual assault. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Debby Tucker, executive director of the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence."
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Should Teachers Ask Students To Check Their Devices At The Classroom Door? | [
"In a post a few weeks back, Tania Lombrozo drew attention to research showing that students using laptops and other digital devices in the college classroom are less likely to perform as well as students not using them. It isn't just that using the devices to multitask during a lecture — searching the Web, posting... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Deadly Crashes Put Tour Bus Rules Under Scrutiny | [
"Politicians are calling for an overhaul of how the discount bus industry is regulated after 15 people were killed in the crash of a casino bus in the Bronx, N.Y., and a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that claimed two more lives."
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Caregiving For A Loved One? How To Get The Help You Need | [
"This year I joined the ranks of 40 million Americans who are family caregivers as I began to care for my 81-year-old father. As a physician, taking on this role has given me the chance to experience what so many of my patients and their families encounter. As I've learned, no one is prepared to become a caregiver... | [
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Car Bombs, Karbala Raid Mark Deadly Week in Iraq | [
"Two car bombs set off in quick succession kill at least 13 people in a mainly Shiite district of Baghdad, punctuating a week of intense violence that included an audacious attack targeting Americans at a compound in Karbala."
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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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Is Hosting The Super Bowl Worth It? | [
"This is what it's like to host the Super Bowl: For one weekend, your city is the focus of the sporting universe. Fans flock in droves. They eat at your restaurants and sleep in your hotels. They buy the \"I ♥ [your city]\" t-shirts. The NFL estimates that hosting the country's premier sporting event will give the ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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First Listen: Papercuts, 'Fading Parade' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Jason Robert Quever may not be a household name, and you may not know his sound. But the music he creates as Papercuts always sounds comfortably familiar, even when you hear it for the first time. Quever stirs together various influences — late-1960s psychedelic rock ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Culturetopia: Must-Listen Arts & Entertainment (Oscars Special Edition) | [
"Today we have a special Oscar edition of Culturetopia, our weekly arts and culture podcast. Nominations were announced today for the Academy Awards, and we've featured many of the contenders in the last year on NPR. This year is the first time in decades that there have been ten best picture nominees. Here's a sel... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Baby Or Bust: My Time Is Running Out | [
"Dear Sugar Radio is a weekly podcast from member station WBUR. Hosts Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed offer \"radical empathy\" and advice on everything from relationships and parenthood to dealing with drug problems or anxiety. Here's today's dilemma. A 38-year-old woman is in a relationship with a 24-year-old man... | [
"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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'Cruelty-Free' Dining | [
"Wolfgang Puck has announced he will no longer serve fois gras at his restaurants. The superstar chef is the latest to embrace \"cruelty-free dining.\" Humorist Brian Unger applauds the move, but wonders whether \"cruelty-free\" can also apply to patrons."
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Iraq Executes 36 Accused Of Slaying More Than A Thousand Iraqi Soldiers | [
"Iraq has executed 36 people accused of participating in the ISIS massacre of more than a thousand Iraqi troops in 2014. As NPR's Alison Meuse told our Newscast unit, that massacre happened when ISIS, a Sunni extremist group, overran a former U.S. military base called Camp Speicher. Here's more from Alison: \"[In ... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Miers Told to Defy House Judiciary Subpoena | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Dennis Brain, Many People's | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Pilots Say They're Blinded By San Francisco 49ers' Stadium Lights | [
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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FBI Team Spends 12 Hours In Benghazi | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Attack of the Non-Native Species | [
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1 Is The Tiniest Number: Our 5 Favorite Solo Tiny Desk Concerts | [
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"Stories: 1) Rainn Wilson, From 'Office' Drone To 'Rocker' Star 2) 'Parallel Play': Summer Pop From Canadian Mainstays 3) Three Authors On Surviving Tough Times"
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Recommended Dose: Our 25 Favorite Dance Tracks Of 2016 | [
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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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Forget Nancy Drew: Thanks To Fans, 'Veronica Mars' Is Back On The Case | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Berlusconi, Northern League Notch Wins in Italy | [
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Paying For More Police | [
"NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Los Angeles will receive federal funds to hire some 700 new police officers. The problem is, the federal funds will run out in three years -- leaving the city to pick up the tab for those new officers."
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Rumsfeld Job Watch Keeps Washington Guessing | [
"Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld again dismisses talk that his time is short as the top civilian at the Pentagon. The Washington rumor mill has put Rumsfeld's job on the line in the past -- and been wrong. Renee Montagne talks to John Hendren about Rumsfeld's status, and the status of the initiatives he brough... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Crowd Gathering Again In Cairo, But Outside Square Life Is Normal -- Economy Grew Less Than Previously Thought In Third Quarter. -- Reports: Three American Students Arrested In Cairo. -- One Thing's For Sure, Superfailure Guarantees 'Long Election-Year Debate'. -- VIDEO: ... | npr | {
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
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Eddie, Tracey Split; Ike Died of Overdose: Report | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Despite Military Pressure, Zimbabwe's Mugabe Refuses To Step Down | [
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Trove of Fossils Uncovered in Colombia | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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First Immigrant Detained By ICE Tests Positive For Coronavirus At New Jersey Jail | [
"A 31-year-old immigrant who is detained in a New Jersey jail by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. It is the first confirmed coronavirus case among ICE detainees. A guard at the Bergen County Jail where the man is held, al... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Elmer Gantry, a Flawed Preacher for the Ages | [
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"Stories: 1) The Secret Political Reach Of 'The Family' 2) Sam Fuller, Embodying The Best Of Pulp Fiction"
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NOAA To Upgrade Its Computer-Driven Weather Forecasts | [
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How The Cold War And George Orwell Helped Make The Internet What It Is | [
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The Old-Fashioned Romantic Comedy Pops Up On YouTube With 'Single By 30' | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Moreno's 'El Burrito Sabanero', Welcomed Update To A Holiday Song | [
"\"Mi Burrito Sabanero\" is about a little donkey making its way to Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. We hear about a reimagined version of the classic Latin American Christmas song by Gaby Moreno."
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In New Orleans, Storyland Characters Wait Quietly | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Britain's 'Tea Party' Pushes For Cutting Ties With European Union | [
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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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Homework: Another Call For Carols | [
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Commentary: Minnesota Bus Ride | [
"A six-week bus strike in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul ended recently. For those who drive cars and don't use public transportation, the strike had little effect. But for storyteller Kevin Kling, it was more than just an inconvenience -- and for many their daily routine came to a dead stop."
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Remembering The Late Singing Legend Etta James | [
"James passed away on Friday from leukemia-related complications. She was 73 years old. She's best known for the 1961 rendition of 'At Last,' but her dynamic voice found success in many genres, including blues, jazz and pop. Host Michel Martin looks back on James' storied career."
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"Stories: 1) Full Disclosure And The Goldman Sachs Investigation 2) Remembering Film And Stage Star Lynn Redgrave"
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Saga Still Unfolding for Colombia's Araujo | [
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Quarantine Lifted For First Group Of Americans Evacuated From China | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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New Mix: The Rentals, Perfume Genius, The Bots, Zammuto | [
"We kick off this week's episode of All Songs Considered with the sludgy, shoegaze-y sounds of Whirr, a band started by Nick Bassett, bassist for one of co-host Robin Hilton's favorite acts of 2014, Nothing. We follow up with a new track from The Bots, two young brothers from L.A. whose \"All I Really Want\" is a t... | [
"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... | npr | {
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After Long Legal Fight, Rapper Meek Mill Is Granted A Retrial | [
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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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"The Write Question," from Montana Public Radio | [
"\"This town of less than 60,000 people supports eight independent booksellers, two national book stores, and several 'big box' stores with book departments.\"\n-Montana Public Radio's Michael Marsolek & Cherie Newman, on their book-friendly town of Missoula\n[Download the MP3 for this week]\nWelcome to the NPR Sta... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Europe's COVID-19 Vaccination Effort Is Criticized For Slow Start | [
"AstraZeneca fell short of its vaccine promise and the EU isn't happy. The firm will provide another 9 million doses, which is good news for the EU but is still less than half of what was agreed to."
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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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Volunteer Firefighter Shortage Leaves Many Small Communities In A Bind | [
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"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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'Morning Edition' Returns: Piranha 'Prowls' the Thames | [
"A passing seagull dropped a piranha onto the deck of a boat on London's River Thames. But experts say Londoners shouldn't fear. The Thames' waters are too cold for the flesh-eating fish; they theorize it was probably someone's pet, dropped into the river."
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LOOK: Images From Forest Fire That Threatens Chilean City | [
"A major forest fire is threatening the Chilean coastal city of Valparaiso, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency and evacuate about 4,500 people from their homes. The fire began at an illegal garbage dump, officials said, and spread because of high winds. The Associated Press quoted Deputy Interior... | [
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U.S. Government Charges Russian With Interference In The 2018 Midterm Elections | [
"Elena Khusyaynova, a Russian citizen, has been charged by the U.S. government with one count of conspiring to defraud the United States. Prosecutors say she handled budgets and payments associated with the disinformation schemes on behalf of Russia leading up to the midterm elections. This episode: political repor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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The Broken Romances of Pink Martini's 'Eugene' | [
"Hey Eugene, you probably think the new Pink Martini album is about you. And you're right. Take the title track: Hey Eugene. Do you remember me? I'm that chick you danced with two timesThrough the Rufus album Friday night at that partyOn Avenue A ... The song is about a guy who promised to call lead singer China... | [
"Stories: 1) Eugene Hutz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy Punk Hero 2) Combing 'Cold Case Files' With Michael Harvey"
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Extra Time On Your Hands This Holiday Season? Try These Shows | [
"For many, the holidays mean time off from work, time with family and finally, time to relax. But what do you do if you find yourself spending long hours sitting in the airport, or if your family time becomes… too much family time? Well, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says ’tis the season to catch up on all... | [
"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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The Menzingers Face Down The Aging Process In 'After The Party' | [
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New FBI Rules On Informants | [
"<BR>Guests:<BR><BR> <STRONG>Jeff Donn</STRONG><BR> *Northeast Writer, The Associated Press (broke the story about the body of evidence that proves FBI headquarters knew of its Boston agents' informant abuses and condoned them (appeared July 28, 2002) <BR><BR> <STRONG>Brian Duffy</STRONG><BR> *Editor, <EM>U.S. News... | [
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Is Russia Changing Its Relationship With Syria? | [
"George Mason University professor Mark Katz is an expert on Russia's role in the Middle East. Russia is the Syrian government's main arms supplier. Professor Katz talks to David Greene about whether Russia's support for Damascus is flagging as the Syrian military continues to battle opposition rebels."
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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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The NCAA Supreme Court Case Could Forever Change College Sports | [
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Toys R Us To Sell Or Liquidate All U.S. Stores | [
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Week In Politics: Trump And Pelosi Still Feuding Over Border Wall Funding | [
"CNN White House correspondent Abby Phillip (@abbydphillip) and Fox News’ Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) join Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd and Lisa Mullins to discuss the latest in politics, including President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s fight over border wall funding."
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With Impeachment Trial And Relief Plan On Deck, Harris Stresses Need To 'Multitask' | [
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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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Camping Out, Debunking Myths | [
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Weekly Standard: Obama Is The New Jimmy Carter | [
"Peter Wehner is a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Now more than halfway through his third year in office — with the economy flat-lining, American prestige evaporating, and public anxiety spiking — Barack Obama is the most vulnerable incumbent president since Jimmy Carter. The election is stil... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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NPR's Staff Diversity Numbers, 2019 | [
"In fiscal year 2019, NPR's newsroom makeup was just over 28% people of color and just under 71% white. Nearly 57% of the staff was female, according to newsroom staff diversity statistics provided, at the request of the Public Editor's office, by NPR's human resources department. We've been tracking the diversity ... | [
"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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Turkish Soccer Fan Won't Let A Ban Stop Him | [
"A soccer fan in Turkey was banned from his local stadium for a year. So he hired a crane to sit and watch the game from above the stands. Police made him take it down."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Venezuela's Chavez Breaks Ties with Colombia | [
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said he is cutting ties with the neighboring government in Colombia. It was the latest salvo in a disagreement between the populist leader and Colombia's conservative president, Alvaro Uribe. In making his announcement, Chavez was clear he wanted nothing to do with Uribe. Chavez a... | [
"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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Audio Postcard: A Tour de France Ride Along | [
"Reporter Sadie Babits offers an audio postcard from the Tour de France, where racing team cars vie for position as they follow close behind their riders."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Startups Often Focus On Data Security Too Late, If At All | [
"There's been a proliferation of devices that allow people to track their health and learn about potential medical problems. Startups offering digital services where customers quantify themselves in various ways are out in full force at the Consumer Electronics Show. But what are those companies doing to protect cu... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Bosses Put Higher Insurance Tab On Workers' Shoulders | [
"Employers' health insurance premiums haven't actually gone up very much for 2010. But you wouldn't know that if you're an employee. That's because, for the first time since it started keeping track a decade ago, this year's survey of employers by the Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Tru... | [
"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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Ralph Nader Cries Foul Against the NBA | [
"NBA Commissioner David Stern said Thursday that basketball officials will go back and investigate allegations about rigged playoffs. It's what Ralph Nader asked him to do six years ago. In addition to being a presidential candidate, Nader is of course a legendary consumer advocate, and the public interest groups h... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Lawsuit Champions Right to Dance in New York | [
"New York is known for its vibrant nightlife, yet in many bars and restaurants it's illegal to dance. Now, a law professor is challenging the \"Cabaret Laws,\" claiming they violate a dancer's right of free expression. The city says dancing by patrons is not a protected right -- and can prove it."
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"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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House GOP's Latest Idea: A Fiscal Supercommittee, Sort Of | [
"The latest House GOP gambit in the fiscal fight is ... wait for it ... a supercommittee. But Republicans aren't calling it a supercommittee since that's the term for the failed panel that brought us the the sequester. Instead, it's called the Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth. The sp... | [
"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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Parkinson's Treatment | [
"NPR's Wendy Schmelzer reports on one of the newest treatments for Parkinson's disease, a type of surgery called \"deep brain stimulation.\" Parkinson's affects parts of the brain involved with movement, and can make even the basic tasks of life impossible to perform. Doctors hope this new technique can allow pati... | [
"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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A Closeted Teen Struggles To Maintain His Double Life In 'Beach Rats' | [
"NPR movie critic Bob Mondello reviews <em>Beach Rats</em>, which follows a teenager in Brooklyn who is having a lousy summer. The film won the best directing prize at Sundance earlier this year."
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"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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