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Secret Service Discrimination Suit Moves Forward | [
"Seven years ago, 58 African-American U.S. Secret Service agents issued sworn statements in a class-action lawsuit, claiming racial discrimination by the agency. The suit is progressing slowly. The judge in the case has twice issued sanctions against the Secret Service, ordering the agency to provide evidence. No... | [
"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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Asia Expert: Olympics Altering China's Politics | [
"Victor Cha, an Asian studies expert at Georgetown University, talks about China's attempts to change its image ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Cha says that while China's domestic human rights record has not changed much, its stance toward the Sudanese government has changed substantially in the past y... | [
"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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Monster Trucks, Now And Then | [
"Word has it that a Chinese company is buying the gigantaloid Hummer brand from GM, which is getting bought by Uncle Sam. After the jump, the story behind that monster thing in the photo. Read More >> Moritz Hlawatscheck writes: If you don't know what it is, it's a Trabant (we call them Trabbi). It's more or less ... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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GOP Senators Ask GAO To Investigate High Prices For Orphan Drugs | [
"Building on weeks of mounting pressure to address high prescription drug prices, three influential U.S. senators have asked the government's accountability arm to investigate potential abuses of the Orphan Drug Act. In a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, Sens. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Us - Russia : Yugoslavia | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Ted Clark {LIVE} about President Clinton's meeting with Russian envoy Viktor Chernomyrdin. The two met in an effort to find a diplomatic solution to the situation in Kosovo. President Clinton says there could be \"a bombing pause\" if Yugoslavia's President Slobodan Milosevic acce... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Ted Talk, Slow Bern, Queen B Stings"
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Filmically Perfect: "DOUBLE INDEMNITY" (1944) | [
"Phyllis (Stanwyck): There's a speed limit in this state, Mr. Neff. 45 miles an hour. Walter (MacMurray): How fast was I going, officer? Phyllis: I'd say around 90. Walter: Suppose you get down off your motorcycle and give me a ticket."
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"Film critic DAVID THOMSON and filmmaker and director JAMES TOBACK. They interview each other for a revival of round table discussion at \"Spoken Word at the Algonquin\" in New York city's famous Algonquin Hotel, and discuss the state of moviemaking and movie criticism today. THOMSON's latest book is \"Beneath Mulh... | npr | {
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Glencore Shares Dive After Subpoena From Justice Department | [
"Mining and commodities trading giant Glencore saw its shares dive in trading Tuesday after the company disclosed that a subsidiary has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice to produce documents tied to questions over potential corruption and money laundering. Glencore PLC, headquartered in Baar,... | [
"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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Prize-Winning Immigrant Artist Addresses Issues Of Identity Through Sculpture | [
"The Vilcek Prize recognizes immigrant artists who make a contribution to U.S. culture through their art. This year's winner, Jamaican sculptor Nari Ward, received $100,000."
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"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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British Police Investigate 2 New Cases Of Deadly Nerve Agent Poisoning | [
"British police say two people who fell ill Saturday were poisoned by the same nerve agent used to attack an ex-Russian spy in a nearby town in March. It's unclear if the new victims were targeted."
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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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MLK's Final Message, 50 Years After His Death | [
"Before he was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered what was to be the last public address of his life to a crowd of sanitation workers, who were about to strike for a living wage. On Wednesday — the 50th anniversary of King’s death — we discussed his legacy and ec... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Political Wrap: Filibuster Debate | [
"The dominant issue in the Senate this week will be whether to do away with the filibuster of judicial nominees. Current rules require the votes of 60 senators to cut off debate. Majority Leader Bill Frist will try to change that to a simple majority. If he succeeds, the immediate result would be confirmation of s... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Rice, Hagel Spar at Senate Hearing on Iraq | [
"Hostile questioning and tense exchanges marked Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's appearance before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday. She was on a mission to defend President Bush's plans for an expanded troop presence in Iraq. Among the calmer observations made to Rice came from Delaware's Sen. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Obama, Lawmakers Discuss Financial Overhaul | [
"House and Senate leaders from both parties met with President Obama on Wednesday to discuss legislation revamping regulation of the financial industry. The Senate is poised to take up the bill amid sharp partisan differences."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Broadcaster Urges Iranians to Join Protesters | [
"As hundreds of students in Tehran hit the streets to call for democratic change, National Iranian Television adopts advocacy journalism, urging Iranians to join the protests. The Los Angeles-based broadcaster is seen by millions of people worldwide. Alex Cohen of member station KQED reports."
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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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Weekly Standard: A Model Intervention | [
"Tod Lindberg, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and editor of Policy Review, is a contributing editor to The Weekly Standard. The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Ivo Daalder, and NATO's top military commander, U.S. Admiral James Stavridis, took to the pages of the latest Foreign Affairs for an unusual but deser... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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John and Bucky Pizzarelli: Father-Son Jazz | [
"John Pizzarelli has been playing jazz guitar with his legendary father, Bucky, since he was 6 years old. John's latest album is <em>Dear Mr. Sinatra</em>, on which he plays songs written for Ol' Blue Eyes. Pizzarelli appears at the Birdland jazz club in Manhattan this week."
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"Stories: 1) Alice Waters: 40 Years Of Sustainable Food 2) Branford Marsalis And Joey Calderazzo: A 'Melancholy' Duo"
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Unpacking The DNC Lawsuit | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti The Democratic Party sues Russia, the Trump campaign, and WikiLeaks, alleging a conspiracy to influence the 2016 election. We’ll take a look at what’s inside the lawsuit. Guests: Rosalind Helderman, political enterprise and investigations reporter for The Washington Post. (@Pos... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Yemen's Warring Parties To Meet. In The Meantime, Civilians Are Starving | [
"Rachel Martin talks to David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee about the millions of people suffering from hunger in Yemen and efforts to resolve the crisis."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Vaclav And Lena' | [
"Lady and Gentleman Vaclav and Lena turn off the big-screen television in the living room. They push the big mahogany coffee table back against the wall; it is a perfect stage, black and solid and shiny. They have moved the coffee table this way many times, it is easy to push across the big threadbare persian ru... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Russell Westbrook Looks To Break NBA Triple-Double Record | [
"NBA star Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is on pace to average a triple-double this season, a feat that no NBA player has achieved since Oscar Robertson in 1962. Westbrook also may break Robertson's single season triple-double record of 41. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about We... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: In Cairo: Several Killed, Hundreds Injured, Tanks Deployed As Clashes Continue. Syria: Clinton To Meet Russian Diplomat; Sarin Fears Continue. Royal Watch: Kate Is Released From Hospital. And here are more early headlines: Bomb Wounds Afghan Intelligence Chief. (AP) Obama ... | 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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The Grid: A Journey Through The Heart Of Our Electrified World | [
"Guest: Phillip F. Schewe, Chief Science Writer at the America Institute of Physics, and Playwright"
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"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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Senate To Vote Thursday On 2 Bills To End Government Shutdown | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Marc Short, President Trump's former director of legislative affairs, about Trump's proposal to end the government shutdown. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on Short's comments."
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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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Robert Shaw, The Dean Of | [
"Robert Shaw, the dean of American choral conductors, turned 80 on Tuesday. Charles Bruffy, conductor of the Kansas City Chorale, learned his trade as a member of the Robert Shaw Festival Singers. In observance of Shaw's birthday, Bruffy pays tribute to his mentor in an open letter. 8:40 (repeated from PT"
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Allbirds: Tim Brown & Joey Zwillinger | [
"Growing up, Tim Brown discovered he was very good at two things: design and soccer. While playing professional soccer in New Zealand, he was turned off by the flashy logos on most athletic gear. He started making simple canvas shoes for his teammates, but soon discovered a better material: soft merino wool from ... | [
"Host Jessica Harris talks with Tristan Walker, venture capitalist and founder of Walker & Company. Harris also talks to Peter Manning, founder of Peter Manning and Five Eight New York."
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Top Stories: Tulsa Police Officer Acquitted; Soundgarden's Cornell Found Dead | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Correspondent for the New York Times, STEVE ERLANGER | [
"Correspondent for the New York Times, STEVE ERLANGER. He'sbeen filing from Belgrade since the NATO bombing began.He'll discuss life in the city, and the likelihood ofnegotiating a settlement with Milosevic. (THIS INTERVIEWCONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE SHOW).12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREAK... | [
"MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues.MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues."
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What Will It Take To Get Companies Hiring Again? | [
"When President Obama outlines his new jobs-creation plan on Thursday, business executives will be listening for anything in the proposal that might stimulate demand and allow them to start hiring. Some possible details have already begun trickling out: The president is expected to outline a jobs package worth... | [
"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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A New Compact Disc Of The | [
"A new compact disc of the complete works for horn and orchestra by Mozart features Michael Thompson as conductor and soloist with the Bournemouth Sinfonietta. From the disc, we'll hear the Romance from Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat. (Naxos 8.553592)"
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Crucial Latino Voters In Florida Are Wary Of "Socialism" And Joe Biden | [
"A steady presidential race remains steady: Joe Biden's lead is in the high single-digits nationally. But Trump's messaging tying Joe Biden to socialism is finding purchase with Latino voters in Florida, a state that is essential to the president's re-election effort.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast he... | [
"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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FDA: Infected Lettuce At U.S. Restaurants Traced To Mexico | [
"The FDA said Saturday it would step up its surveillance of \"green leafy products\" from Mexico, after a rare parasite linked to a lettuce supplier there caused illness in more than 400 people in 16 U.S. states. The parasite, known as cyclosporiasis, was first identified at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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V-Tech Professor: Would-Be Shooter Needed Care | [
"Two years ago, 32 students and faculty were killed at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by student gunman Seung-Hui Cho, who also later took his own life. It was the deadliest mass shooting in American history, and investigators have yet to determine a clear motive for the massacre. Virginia Tech... | [
"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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China Raises Objections to U.S. Missile-Defense Plans | [
"China's top arms control official is quoted in the official press as opposing President Bush's move to launch a U.S. missile-defense network in 2004. China is afraid the missile shield will be used to protect rival Taiwan. NPR's Rob Gifford reports."
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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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Not My Job: We Quiz 'Lady Bird' Director Greta Gerwig On Female Birds | [
"Greta Gerwig was already an acclaimed actor and screenwriter, famous for movies like Frances Ha. But now she's written and directed Lady Bird, already a huge hit and the best-reviewed film ever on Rotten Tomatoes. The whole awkward outsider thing is going to be a challenge to keep up after winning an Oscar. Her ne... | [
"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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Exhibit Puts Focus on Gauguin's Art, Sexual Misconduct | [
"<EM>Gauguin Tahiti</EM>, an exhibition of Paul Gauguin's work during his years in the South Pacific, continues to draw crowds to Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Gauguin was known as a great painter, but he also developed a reputation for sexual misconduct. French and American experts disagree about whether assessmen... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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Crazy For The Queen's Diamond Jubilee? Here's A Guide To The Guides | [
"If royal watching's your kind of thing, the next four days are going to be a treat. Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration — marking 60 years on the throne — looks like it will be quite a show. Sunday's huge flotilla alone is predicted to be \"the most spectacular nautical event seen in London for 350 ye... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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The Economy Trump Will Inherit | [
"Donald Trump calls the impact of trade deals on the US a \"disaster.\" But what kind of economy is he really inheriting and how might he affect it? Economics blogger Megan McArdle weighs in."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Maryland Community Rallies To Find Escaped Emu | [
"When Winston the Emu escaped his pen on a farm in western Maryland, it took a team of volunteers four days to track him down."
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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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MicroCon 2015: Leaders Of Self-Proclaimed Nations Meet In Southern California | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Kevin Baugh, founder of MicroCon, a conference of small, unrecognized nations and their self-proclaimed leaders."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Cubs and Red Sox Play Again After 90 Years | [
"Thanks to interleague play, the formerly cursed Boston Red Sox and the perhaps-still-cursed Chicago Cubs are meeting on the field for the first time in 90 years. Melissa Block talks with George Lucas, owner of the famed Cubby Bear sports bar in Chicago. He was at Wrigley Field on Friday for the first game in the s... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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For Trump, Pakistan And Afghanistan Pose Challenges Without Easy Solutions | [
"When Donald Trump finally has his feet under the desk in the Oval Office and opens the files marked \"Afghanistan\" and \"Pakistan,\" he will find much to worry about. Relations between Pakistan and India, which both have big nuclear arsenals, are in crisis. These days, their armies regularly trade shots along the... | [
"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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Larkin Poe On Mountain Stage | [
"The Atlanta duo Larkin Poe makes its first appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va. Members Rebecca and Megan Lovell have appeared on the show once before, along with their sister Jessica, as bluegrass trio The Lovell Sisters. After taking a break from that pro... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Trump Rallies In Alabama For Luther Strange | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks to columnist John Archibald of Alabama Media Group about the GOP primary for Alabama's open Senate seat."
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Georgia Permit Waived For Flying Reindeer | [
"Georgia's agriculture commissioner has issued a permit allowing flying reindeer to land in the state on Christmas Eve. The permit waives routine veterinary inspections required for border-crossing animals."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Trump Says He Downplayed Coronavirus Threat In U.S. To Avert Panic | [
"President Trump said he was averting panic by downplaying the threat of the coronavirus — a shift from his more common tactic of alarming people about immigration, hurricanes and other issues."
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In New Zealand, Chicken Dinner Could Arrive With Mail Delivery | [
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NYC Seeks to Unload Foreign Coins | [
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Rangel, Claiming Lack Of Legal Counsel, Withdraws From Ethics Hearing | [
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Blacks, Latinos Heavy Consumers Of Mobile Technology | [
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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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In This Test Kitchen, The Secret To A Great Cookbook Is Try, Try Again | [
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Interviews: Saving the Marco Polo Sheep | [
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With Sunflowers As Her Guide, Poet Tunes In To Dream Life For Debut Collection | [
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Virginia Statue Not Exactly Anatomically Correct | [
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After Much Tumult, Wall Street Ends Year Where It Started | [
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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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IRS Audit Counters Claims Of 'Witch Hunt' Targeting Conservatives | [
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Underground Iranian Band Steps Out Of The Shadows | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Field Notes from 91.7 WVXU | [
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Our American Orchestra Of | [
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Judge To Bulldog Thief: 'You Hid The Pup; The Jig Was Up' | [
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Clashes Over Grazing Land In Nigeria Threaten Nomadic Herding | [
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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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Waiting to Watch the Walleye Drop | [
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'Peace's Eternal Truth Renews All,' Says The Building's Anthony LaMarca | [
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Homework: Economic Stimulus Checks | [
"Listeners talk about how they plan to use rebate checks sent out by the IRS. Many said they'd go shopping or take a vacation. One listener is buying a pair of roller skates. For next week's assignment, send us stories of voicemail messages you just can't erase. E-mail stories to Homework@NPR.org or call 202-408-... | [
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The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet | [
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"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Scotus & Sex Harassment | [
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Starring In 'Fury': The Horrors That People Are Capable Of In War | [
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Paulina Porizkova: The B-List Is Waiting | [
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Photographing A Musical Exchange Between New Orleans And Havana | [
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"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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Obama Calls On Illinois Gov. Blagojevich To Resign | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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Suicide Attack On Syrian Evacuees Leaves More Than 100 Dead | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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Cheryl Corley Reports From Minnesota | [
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Momentum Builds in Darfur Peacekeeping Efforts | [
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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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Are Today's Women Waiting too Long to Have Children? | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'Guardians' Doesn't Rise To Its Potential | [
"William Joyce's illustrated books for children are marvels of wit and wonder, rendered in softly shaded colors with an art-deco flair. In books like A Day with Wilbur Robinson and Santa Calls, winsome dinosaurs wear miniature fezzes on their tiny heads; a roly-poly Santa, complete with monocle (the better to read ... | [
"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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Utah LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill Includes Religious Exemptions | [
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Plants And Animals On World Cafe | [
"The members of the Montreal group Plants and Animals describe themselves as \"post classic rock.\" With roots as an instrumental band, the trio received Juno and Polaris nominations for its debut album, Parc Avenue. The band credits its follow-up, this year's La La Land, at least to its time spent performing Parc ... | [
"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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WTO and Globalization | [
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Agreement Reached in West Coast Dock Dispute | [
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Masha Gershman: What Can We Learn From The Russian Approach To Math Education? | [
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Ethiopian Jets Hit Main Somali Airport | [
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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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Wheelchairs Welcome? Not Everywhere. | [
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Feast For The Eyes: 3 Cookbooks Just For Looking | [
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German Catholics' Path To Heaven Comes With Taxes | [
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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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'Challenging Times Are Ahead,' Trump Says Of Extended Social Distancing Guidelines | [
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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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New Music Breaks Out Into Infektion! At The Staatsoper | [
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Trump's Election Denialism Could Hurt His Own Party, And Its Media Allies | [
"President Trump and his allies have spent nearly a month promoting an alternate reality of rigged elections and stolen votes. Now, there's concern in Georgia that some of the president's supporters may sit out a crucial runoff election on January 5, which will determine the balance of power in the Senate, as Lisa ... | [
"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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Military Chain of Command and Iraqi Prison Abuse | [
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Atlantic City Could Lose Signature Smoky Ambience | [
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Militants In Oregon Say They'll Leave If Local Community Asks | [
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EU Membership a Boon to Czech Flag Maker | [
"Vera Mikulkova runs a small flag-making business from her home in northern Moravia, and thanks to the European Union's enlargement, orders for EU flags have been pouring in. She's happy for the business -- but is hoping for more than just economic benefits now that the Czech Republic has joined the EU. NPR's Emily... | [
"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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'The Flash' Winks At History And Keeps Its Superhero Tone Light | [
"The most telling feature of the CW's new superhero drama The Flash is the casting of John Wesley Shipp as the tragically and wrongfully imprisoned father of Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), who in the opening hour becomes The Flash. Shipp played Barry Allen himself in the short-lived CBS version of The Flash almost 25 ... | [
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Fastows' Pleas Give Enron Case a Boost | [
"Former Enron Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow and his wife, Lea, plead guilty for their roles in the energy firm's accounting debacle. Prosecutors hope Fastow, who has agreed to cooperate, will help strengthen the cases against former Enron executives Jeff Skilling and Ken Lay. Hear NPR's Wade Goodwyn."
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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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Jury Selection To Begin In Ohio Corruption Case | [
"A trial gets underway Wednesday in one of the biggest public corruption cases Ohio has ever seen. Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora will try to convince a jury he did not run a criminal enterprise from the county's administration building."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Two Police Officers Killed In Des Moines, In Apparent 'Ambush-Style' Attacks. -- More Surprises: FBI Releases Files On Bill Clinton's Pardon Of Marc Rich. And here are more early headlines: Report: Iraqi Troops Break Through ISIS Front Line In Mosul. (BBC) N.C. Lawsuit ... | npr | {
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Virginia Lawmakers Drop 'Bad Driver' Fees | [
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One Of The Canadians Detained In China For 2 Years On Spying Charges Goes On Trial | [
"Michael Kovrig was one of two Canadians jailed in China after Canada arrested a top Chinese telecoms executive. He had a closed trial in Beijing after over two years in detention on espionage charges."
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Egyptian Government Raids Independent News Outlet | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Letters: Deaf Culture | [
"Last week's show on Deaf Culture in America drew a range of listener response. Guest: I. King Jordan, president, Gallaudet University"
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African Reggae: Obscure Roots, Modern Twist | [
"If you travel through Africa and speak with musicians, you'll encounter various accounts of reggae's African origins. Perhaps only hip-hop boasts more claims of primal ownership on the continent. Whatever the factual basis of such stories, there remains little doubt that reggae is one of the most widely embraced ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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With ISIS At Its Border, Turkey Can't Decide What To Do | [
"Dozens of U.S. airstrikes in recent days have not prevented so-called Islamic State fighters from moving deeper into the Syrian Kurdish border town of Kobani. The United Nations is warning that thousands of people could be killed if the town falls. Sanliurfa, the closest Turkish city to Kobani, is a meeting point ... | [
"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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Nick Thune & Vince Staples | [
"Jesse talks with the comedian Nick Thune. For a long time he didn’t talk much about his personal life on stage. That's been changing recently. They’ll talk about that and his new special Folk Hero. Then Jesse talks to the rapper Vince Staples. As a teenager, he got jumped into a gang in Long Beach, whe... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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