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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
"With guest host John Donvan. The peregrinations of President Trump again lead the News Roundup this week. And there was a lot to cover. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo testified in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. In front of some skeptical senators, Pompeo suggested that the president ... | [
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In Mexico: Cartel Leader May Be Dead, Key Lieutenant Captured | [
"\"Top Zetas drug cartel leader Heriberto Lazcano has apparently been killed in a firefight with marines in the northern border state of Coahuila, the Mexican navy said late Monday.\" And, The Associated Press adds, \"the report of Lazcano's death came just hours after the navy nabbed a suspected Zetas regional lea... | [
"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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U.S. Hopes To Win Afghan Trust, Village By Village | [
"Northwest of Kandahar city, a patrol of American and Afghan commandos slowly moves out of their mud-walled compound and toward Ezabad, a village just a football-field away and right in the middle of Taliban country. It's midmorning and already scorching -- over 100 degrees of desert heat. The Green Berets are part... | [
"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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Post-Traumatic Stress Treatment Costs Soar | [
"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has watched the amount of money paid to cover treatment for claims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) rise significantly in the last five years. Some researchers believe veterans who aren't eligible for PTSD compensation are claiming disability. But efforts to redefine... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Life, Death Of WWII Spy Transfixes British Public | [
"A quiet and reclusive elderly lady died in the British coastal town of Torquay the other day. She had no known relatives and no friends, so local authorities entered her home. They found papers and medals that revealed that she was far from the typical pensioner. Eileen Nearne -- aka Agent Rose, one of only a few ... | [
"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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Will FDA Approve Genetically Modified Salmon? | [
"The Food and Drug Administration could approve genetically modified salmon for human consumption. Anne Kapuscinski, professor of Sustainability Science at Dartmouth College, offers her insight."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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A Capella Ensemble Vocolot | [
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Angela Davis Film Explores The 'Terrorist' And Scholar | [
"Angela Davis was once on the FBI's most wanted list. But decades after her brush with the law as a political activist, she remains a hero to some, and a villain to others. Host Michel Martin talks with Shola Lynch, the director of the new documentary <em>Free Angela and All Political Prisoners</em>."
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After Criminal Charges, White House Frames Papadopoulos As A Nobody | [
"A day after criminal charges against President Trump’s former campaign manager and two others were unveiled in the FBI’s investigation of possible Trump campaign ties to Russia, the president is still downplaying the news. NPR’s Ryan Lucas (@relucasz) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to discu... | [
"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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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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DNA Study Reveals Philistines Were Originally From Europe | [
"A DNA study of an archaeological site shows the biblical Philistines, long vanished and derided as primitive, were originally from Europe."
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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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Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr., Kanye, and Gilmore Girls | [
"While our panel recovers from our New York field trip, we bring you three great conversations. First, NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen talks to Leslie Odom Jr., who plays Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton. Then, host Linda Holmes talks with WNYC's Sean Rameswaram about Kanye West and his new ablum The L... | [
"Comedians and actors Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell guess what people in the past thought the future would be like. heard on: Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight"
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The Eagle Has Landed | [
"NPR's Vicki O'Hara reports from China where President Clinton has begun a nine-day visit. The President, his wife and daughter were welcomed to the ancient capital of Xian (shee-AHN) by a pageant of young men and women dressed up as members of the two-thousand-year-old Tang (TAHNG) dynasty. This symbolic welcome i... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Profile Of A Scientist: Exploring The Universe With NASA | [
"To Ellen Stofan, the chief scientist of NASA, all of the space agency’s various research initiatives – from roving the craters of Mars to photographing the icy surface of Enceladus – are in pursuit of one basic question: Are we alone? Short of finding life on other planets, however, NASA scientists are advan... | [
"Stories: 1) Can We 'Cool The Planet' Through Geoengineering? 2) Sam Newsome: A Soprano Sax 'Soliloquy' 3) Poet Robert Hass: An Elegy For His Younger Brother"
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Carrie Underwood Pushes Her Boundaries And Addresses Gun Violence On 'Cry Pretty' | [
"As the fourth season winner of American Idol, Carrie Underwood is one of the most successful byproducts of the reality talent show. Instead of fizzling out after her win or becoming a footnote within the show's history, Underwood has become maybe the biggest star in modern country music. She has sold over 16 milli... | [
"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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Wait, What Was I Writing About? | [
"Yesterday, when I was leaving work, I kept everybody waiting for at least five minutes while I searched for my car keys. I emptied my purse, turned out my pockets, retraced my steps, and came up with nothing (don't you hate it when something jangles in your purse, and it's NOT your keys? I want to ban change for t... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Iraq Veteran's Father Becomes Hospital Fixture | [
"Joshua Sparling lost a leg after he was injured by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2005. Since then, he has undergone almost 40 surgeries and has more scheduled in the coming months. Josh's father, Michael Sparling, left his job to care for his son and began offering support to soldiers and their famili... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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Holiday Niceties, 'Miss Manners' Style | [
"The holiday season can raise many questions of etiquette. Who better to answer listeners' queries on the subject than Judith Martin? She writes the syndicated column \"Miss Manners.\""
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"Stories: 1) James Franco, Modern-Day Renaissance Man 2) 'Bovary' Translation Does 'Le Mot Juste' Justice"
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Guest Workers Still Find Germany Less Than Welcoming | [
"Imran Ayata was born in Germany, but his parents came from Turkey decades ago as guest workers. Though he's a German citizen, he tells NPR's Rachel Martin he's always been made to feel like an outsider."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Sam Roberts: Songs For 'The End Of The World' | [
"After winning a Juno Award for We Were Born in a Flame in 2003, Sam Roberts has gone nowhere but up. The Canadian rocker started as a self-recorded singer-songwriter and quickly found himself one of the country's biggest exports. Here, Roberts tells World Cafe host David Dye how his frequent traveling influenced h... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Brazil Demands Answers in Subway Shooting | [
"As British authorities hunt suspects in two attacks on the London transit system, they are distracted by a fiasco. Saturday, authories said a man shot dead by plainclothes police officers at a subway station Friday was a 27-year-old Brazilian <EM>not</EM> connected to the bombings. Brazil's goverment wants an expl... | [
"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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Houston Prepares Now For Zika's Potential Arrival This Summer | [
"On March 10, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee held a news conference at the Good Neighbor Healthcare Center in the part of Houston she represents. The mayor and a bevy of other state and local officials stood behind her. \"What we're doing here today is having an intense briefing on the Zika virus with health professionals... | [
"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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Channeling Patsy Cline, by Way of Neko Case | [
"Sera Cahoone has played drums for Band of Horses and Carissa's Wierd (sic), two groups whose music can be majestically beautiful, wrenchingly powerful or both. None of their output, however, provides any reason to expect Cahoone's solo work to drift into territory as strangely soothing as her sublimely gorgeous, b... | [
"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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NPR: 12-29-2009 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Will The Real Woody Allen Please Stand Up? 2) Tracy Morgan On Becoming 'The New Black'"
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Where In The World Are There No McDonald's? | [
"Recent news out of Vietnam intrigued us here at The Salt. Ho Chi Minh City is set to get its first McDonald's sometime in the next year, according to the company. It seems Vietnam is ready for the iconic American food, and McDonald's is confident that Vietnamese consumers now have enough disposable income to get h... | [
"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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Mitt Romney Criticized For Slow Motion, Climate-Change 'Flip Flop' | [
"Mitt Romney drew barbs Friday for his continued shift to the ideological right on the climate change issue. Actually, the criticism for Romney that blew in from both the political right and left came as critics accused him of a full flip flop on global warming. Romney's political foes jumped on comments he made in... | [
"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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Sputnik Left Legacy for U.S. Science Education | [
"When Sputnik's \"beep\" first reached Earth on Oct. 4, 1957, many Americans dreaded that the Russian satellite was spying on them. The Soviets' history-making accomplishment — launching a satellite into orbit — created both paranoia and concern that the Soviets had beaten Americans into space. That concern spark... | [
"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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Commentary: Nuclear Hope | [
"NPR's Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst, says countries like North Korea, India, and Pakistan are taking steps in the right direction to scale down their nuclear weapons programs. <EM>A reference in the audio to the origins of Pakistan's independence is in error. Pakistan gained independence from Britain in 1947.... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Cleveland Police Officer Receives Not Guilty Verdicts | [
"The verdicts for Officer Michael Brelo came on allegations of voluntary manslaughter and lesser charges, stemming from a 2012 police shooting of an unarmed couple. Brelo had fired 49 shots at the couple following a car chase. Reporter Nick Castele of member-station WCPN speaks with host Scott Simon about the rulin... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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D.C. Residents Navigate Their Return To Social Life As Restrictions Are Lifted | [
"Fully vaccinated people in the D.C. area have been heading back out to bars and restaurants to enjoy the unmasked life."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Jury Still Out On Montana Freemen | [
"-- Jackie Yamanaka reports from Billings that jury deliberations in the federal trial of the Montana Freemen enter their third day today. Jurors heard five weeks of testimony against two leaders of the group, Leroy Schweitzer and Daniel Petersen. They and 10 others are charged with numerous felonies, including con... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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A Very Special BPP Update | [
"Before we kick off another busy week, we wanted to give an update on the progress of The BPP. Video FunFirst, we want to take note of one of our first true video features about personal space in virtual reality. Producer Win Rosenfeld ventured into the world of Second Life. We want to know what you think about the... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Starbucks To Offer Unlimited Free Wi-Fi At All U.S. Stores | [
"There's big Starbucks news today that may help customers more easily swallow those venti lattes which can cost more than $5 in some places -- the chain is going to offer unlimited free Wi-Fi at all its U.S. locations starting July 1. But wait, there's more. Starbucks is teaming up with Yahoo to offer something cal... | [
"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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Remembering Bobby Womack, A Voice Of Soul | [
"Soul music legend Bobby Womack has died at age 70. We remember him in words and music."
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"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Some Economies Suffer As Beijing Cleans Up Air | [
"Despite the continuing haze, Beijing's air is the cleanest it has been in 10 years. But the massive cleanup effort for the Olympic Games has come at a cost to the local economy of some nearby industrial cities, whose factories have been forced to close down temporarily. The roar of industry in one of these towns... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Hewlett-Packard/Compaq Merger | [
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...we didn't even know it | [
"Who says press releases have to be boring? NPR Publicist Cara Philbin penned these stanzas announcing NPR's newest poetry series, NewsPoet. Each month, the series actively creates new and original poetry by inviting a promising poet to roam our halls for one day, and generate a poem based on what they witness in t... | [
"Billy Connolly plays a game called \"I really don't know why you can't just forgive me, so we can move on.\" Three questions about famous apologies."
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Deep Sea Squid May Communicate Through Glowing Pigmentation, Researchers Find | [
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How Saudi Arabia Is Responding To MERS Crisis | [
"The World Health Organization is seriously worried about Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). It has killed 126 people in Saudi Arabia since it was first identified two years ago. The BBC’s Zubeida Malik brought us this report about how the country is responding to the crisis. \nRelated: WHO Says MERS No... | [
"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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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, October 4 | [
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"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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Occupy America: The Commemorative Game | [
"What began in the fall of 2011 as the amorphous Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City morphed into Occupy America, a nationwide diorama drama containing many elements of a board game — positive steps, punishing losses of turn and, in some cities such as Hartford, Conn., occasional free parking. The movement... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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A Diet High In Fiber May Help Protect Against Breast Cancer | [
"If the advice to eat more fiber seems easy to ignore, you're not alone. Most Americans don't get the 25 to 38 grams a day that's recommended, depending on age and gender. But if you're skimping on fiber, the health stakes are high, especially if you're a teenage girl. A study published Monday in the journal Pediat... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Think Tank Apologizes For 'Unconscionable' Tweet To Amnesty | [
"Amnesty International and a Washington think tank have \"kissed and made up\" after a tweet posted Monday night from the Center for Strategic and International Studies told Amnesty to \"suck it.\" CSIS called the tweet \"unconscionable,\" saying an intern thought he was using his personal account when he sent the ... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Black Bloc Group Leads Militant Protests In San Francisco Bay Area | [
"The San Francisco Bay Area is seeing a rise in a group called the Black Bloc. The group uses destruction as a way to revolt. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Paige St. John of <em>The Los Angeles Times</em> for some background on the group."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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IBM's Project Match Draws Criticism | [
"IBM's Project Match allows employees facing layoffs to be transferred abroad to countries such as India, Brazil and the Czech Republic to work at local wages. Not all workers are happy, however. Julie Moran Alterio, senior business reporter for <em>The Journal News</em> in the Lower Hudson Valley, offers her insig... | [
"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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Spain Wins, Saudis Tie, and Germany Ekes Out Win | [
"BERLIN (AP) - Spain looks ready to lose its title of perennial underachiever in the World Cup. The Spaniards routed Ukraine 4-0 Wednesday in Group H, getting two goals from David Villa and one spectacular strike from Fernando Torres. Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, the other teams in the group, each took lea... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Bus Drivers In Russian City Angered By Court-Lowered Fares | [
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What Happened To The Political Left? | [
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Authorities: Drug Ring Targeted Top Schools | [
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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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Hawking And God: An Intimate Relationship | [
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"Stories: 1) Richard Dawkins: An Argument for Atheism 2) Francis Collins: A Scientist's Case for God 3) Van Sant's 'Paranoid Park,' a Tragic Triumph"
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WSU Finds New President In Missouri | [
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Turkey - Election Results | [
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The Nation: Good News For Democrats In Wisconsin | [
"John Nichols writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett won a sweeping victory in the primary to choose a Democratic nominee to oppose anti-labor Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin's June 5 recall election. And, despite $21 million in spending and a c... | [
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Obama To Hold News Conference This Morning | [
"The White House just announced that President Obama will hold a news conference this morning at 11 a.m. ET. The president wants to talk about the federal budget in his opening remarks. Among the other topics sure to come up are the revolution in Egypt and the ongoing protests in other nations in the Middle East an... | [
"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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Atlanta Bombing Reward | [
"NPR's Kathy Lohr reports that the FBI is offering a 500-thousand dollar reward for information on last summer's bombing at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. In a news conference today, the agency was also scheduled to play tape of calls to 9-1-1."
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Our One: Economic Sanctions | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Rebels Deny Negotiating With Libyan Government | [
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Jobs Report Shows Slight Increase In Unemployment Rate | [
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'A Village With My Name' Traces China's History Through One Family's Stories | [
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A Deceptive Statement | [
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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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FTC: Bloggers Must Disclose Paid Endorsements | [
"If you read blogs or use Facebook and Twitter, you might have friends who share information about coffee, makeup, toys or other products they like. Advertisers are trying to take advantage of those relationships by paying bloggers and tweeters. The Federal Trade Commission has announced rules that will require bl... | [
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Ferguson, Mo., City Manager Out Amid Shakeup | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Tsunami Watch Canceled In Indian Ocean; Quake Struck Near Indonesia. -- Trayvon Martin Death: Prosecutor Plans Announcement By Late Friday. -- Violence In Syria Reportedly Continues; Annan Seeks Help From Iran. -- With Santorum Gone, What Next? -- Former Sheriff's Name Taken O... | npr | {
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Daniel Caesar Shares 'CASE STUDY 01' Album In Surprise Release | [
"With little advanced notice, Daniel Caesar releases his sophomore album CASE STUDY 01, boasting features from Pharrell, Brandy and John Mayer. This fresh selection of songs still has that romantic Daniel Caesar sound — especially in the chord progressions in \"Open Up\" and \"Too Deep To Turn Back\" — but many of ... | [
"The rapper, actor, writer and activist Common surprised fans by announcing a new album this week. A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1 is a stirring collection of anthems to, in Common's own words, \"uplift, heal and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices.\" On this week's sho... | npr | {
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ACLU Sues TSA For Airport Search Of Man Flying With $4,700 | [
"The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Transportation Security Administration on behalf of a traveler who was hassled by security agents at Lambert-St. Louis's International Airport after he repeatedly asked if the law required him to answer their questions about $4,700 in cash he was transporting The tra... | [
"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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Martin Talks To Pierre Boulez | [
"Martin talks to Pierre Boulez (boo-LEZ), conductor, composer and champion of new music. He discusses what orchestras can learn from museums, on the responsiblities of a composer and why he can't give his blessing to those composers writing populist, accessible music."
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Greece Avoids The Brunt Of Coronavirus | [
"The United States has more coronavirus cases than any other country in the world. Europe has been the epicenter of the pandemic, which started in China late last year. However, some European countries haven’t been hit as hard as others. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with NPR’s Joanna Kakis... | [
"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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No More 'Perfect Sixes' for Figure Skaters | [
"The U.S. National Figure Skating Championships this week in Portland, Ore., presage the end of an era. Soon there will be no more perfect scores of 6.0, though Michelle Kwan earned three of them last night. The scoring system is being changed, prompted by a judging scandal at the last Winter Olympics. NPR's Tom Go... | [
"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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AT&T And The Internet | [
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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"America's Got Talent" Winner Terry Fator Loves NPR | [
"Nevada Public Radio sent us this photo of ventriloquist and comedian Terry Fator, winner of NBC's America's Got Talent, showing some NPR love (along with his friend \"Winston\"). Last month Fator performed two shows at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, supporting KNPR."
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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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Disease Sleuths Surf For Outbreaks Online | [
"Most folks who wake up feeling crummy will sit down with a computer or smartphone before they sit down with a doctor. They might search the Web for remedies or tweet about their symptoms. And that's why scientists who track disease are turning to the Internet for early warning signs of epidemics. \"Surveillance is... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Auschwitz The Memorial, Oswiecim The Living Town | [
"Each year, more than 1 million tourists visit Auschwitz to remember the equal number of people who died there. But, according to a recent AP story, \"Auschwitz is crumbling — the world's most powerful and important testament to Nazi Germany's crimes falling victim to age and mass tourism.\" Officials have recent... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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How Is ISIS Funding Its War? | [
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Jonas Brothers: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"The line of NPR staffers waiting to see the Jonas Brothers' Tiny Desk concert began forming four hours before the scheduled performance. Well aware of the actual start time, my colleagues sat patiently on the floor, working on their laptops with coffee in hand. By the time Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas entered the bui... | [
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Evangelicals, Muslims Have Milestone Meeting | [
"A meeting between evangelical Christians and Muslims might have been unthinkable several years ago. But recently, some followers from both faiths came together for a historic talk about healing their conflicted relationship. Richard Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals and Aziz Mekouar, the Moroccan a... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 21, 2007 The Times Picayune: Jena Protest Reminiscent of Civil Rights Era Demonstrations -- \"Hailing from as far as England, protesters arrived at sunrise by the busload to rally behind the Jena Six, as the accused teens have come to be known, in a legal case that has drawn worldwide attenti... | npr | {
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Devastation Follows Australian Fires | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Tensions Rise, North Korea Puts Frontline Troops On 'Semi-War State'. -- Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity. And here are more early headlines: After Yesterday's Big Drop, The Dow Is Down 5% For The Year. (Time) Navajo Leaders Say Relie... | npr | {
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John Fullbright On World Cafe | [
"John Fullbright is from Okemah, Okla., the hometown of Woody Guthrie. World Cafe first showcased Fullbright in 2012, when he released his diverse, Grammy-nominated album From the Ground Up. His latest album is simply called Songs. As the title suggests, it's a collection of straightforward compositions, but they t... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Belgium's Counterterrorism Weaknesses | [
"Brussels remains in a state of heightened security for the fourth day in a row, as Belgian authorities search for one of the terrorists who attacked Paris on November 13. Here & Now’s Indira Lakshmanan talks with Ryan Heath, senior EU correspondent and associate editor for Politico, about how Brussels became... | [
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Presidential historian MICHAEL BESCHLOSS | [
"Presidential historian MICHAEL BESCHLOSS. He transcribed tapes, edited and provided commentary for the new book \"Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964\" (Simon & Schuster). When Johnson took office, he began recording his daily private conversations. This book is the first volume of transcri... | [
"ENTERTAINMENT: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION'S ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL TALK ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE \"DESPERADO,\" STARRING ANTONION BANDERAS."
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Sanctions Could Weaken Vladimir Putin's Renewed Popularity In Russia | [
"The standoff between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine has raised the specter of a new Cold War. David Greene talks to Julie Ioffe, of the <em>New Republic</em>, about what Russia's next move may be in Ukraine."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Joe Pug On Mountain Stage | [
"Maryland resident Joe Pug first shared his vividly painted and poetic folk hymns with the world in his self-released debut EP, Nation of Heat, in 2008. Mountain Stage founder and host Larry Groce was an early and immediate fan and thus since 2008, Pug has made six appearances on Mountain Stage. \"He has been on ab... | [
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Backyard Chickens: Cute, Trendy Spreaders Of Salmonella | [
"Backyard chickens have become a coveted suburban accessory, one that packages cuteness, convenience and local food production in one fluffy feathered package. But animal husbandry can be a nasty business, a fact that's often glossed over by poultry partisans like Martha Stewart and New Yorker writer Susan Orlean. ... | [
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Boats Keep Aid Flowing Along Amazon River | [
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How To Avoid Doing 'Dumb Things' With Your Money | [
"Jill Schlesinger knows a thing or two about money — and the dumb ways people spend it. Last year, the certified financial planner and CBS business analyst wrote the book “The Dumb Things Smart People Do With Their Money: Thirteen Ways To Right Your Financial Wrongs.” Now, Schlesinger is back to share t... | [
"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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Weekly Roundup: Thursday, June 9 | [
"This week Barack Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton after meeting with Bernie Sanders at the White House, and Donald Trump drew criticism from GOP leaders. This episode: campaign reporters Scott Detrow, Asma Khalid, and Sarah McCammon with congressional correspondent Susan Davis. More coverage at nprpolitics.org. Emai... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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Spain's Prime Minister May Have Received 'Black Money' For Years | [
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Rescuers Search for Tornado Survivors | [
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From A Forthcoming 6-Cd | [
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Around The Jazz Internet: Sept. 10, 2010 | [
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Obama's 1st Day In Israel Was Rich In Symbolism | [
"Moments after touching down Wednesday, he toured an anti-missile battery, symbolizing the U.S.-backed Iron Dome system that's helped Israel repel hundreds of rocket attacks. Before his meeting with Palestinian leaders Thursday, Obama was to make another symbolic visit, to an Israeli museum."
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Obama's Challenge: Answer Snowden Without Seeming To | [
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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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Floods, Wildfires And Students On The Street: Climate Change In 2019 | [
"Climate change is hard to talk about. Disastrous but slow-moving, it often takes a backseat to gripping headlines like this year's historic impeachment. Still, there are flash points — a storm, a speech by a teenager — that bring the issue into focus. 2019 began with massive flooding in the U.S. and ended with a t... | [
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Dems Capitalize On Advantage With Hispanic Voters | [
"Hispanics were a major focus of the program at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Democrats, beginning their convention in Charlotte, N.C., are hoping to capitalize on their current advantage with Hispanic voters."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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June 7th: What's On Today's Show | [
"Saudi ArabiaRevolt continues to pressure governments along Saudi Arabia's borders, but the kingdom has so far avoided the political turmoil roiling much of north Africa and the Middle East. The Saudi government is a close ally of the United States, the world's largest oil producer and is often seen as a lynchpin o... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Loose Change, What's Hot Right Now, and A Popularity Contest."
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Recall Candidates Court Native American Tribes | [
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Mercury Rev: The Lillywhite Session | [
"An underground favorite since its distorted art-pop first appeared in 1991, Mercury Rev sees reinvention as the key to its creativity. With Snowflake Midnight, the psych-rock veterans embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people around the globe. In a Lillywhi... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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The Year We Learned To Cook Seafood At Home, And Sent Prices Soaring | [
"If you're looking for a lobster roll this spring, get ready to dig deep. The pandemic's lasting effects on seafood markets — combined with the sometimes unpredictable ebb and flow of lobster harvests — is driving the price of the New England classic to remarkable highs. In Maine this month, roadside lobster rolls ... | [
"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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Everyday Life In North Korea | [
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'A Black Lady Sketch Show' Returns Ahead Of An Unusual Oscars Night | [
"One of TV comedy’s boldest acts is back. “A Black Lady Sketch Show” returned to HBO on Friday after a prolonged absence due to COVID-19. The show also drops just days before another anticipated TV event — the Academy Awards this Sunday. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans joins us to discuss. This article... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Experts Say Ads Make Kids Fat | [
"First Lady Michelle Obama has begun nationally promoting her campaign to combat childhood obesity. And she says the media plays a major role in the problem. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and Dr. Darcy Thompson, assistant professor of pediatrics at the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Week In Politics: IRS, Benghazi Emails, AP Phone Logs | [
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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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