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Doctor Says Medical Marijuana Laws Hurt Teens | [
"Colorado is one of more than a dozen states to legalize medical marijuana. Denver psychiatrist Christian Thurstone argues that the state's relaxed laws have made the drug widely available — and irresistible — to too many adolescents."
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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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A Musical Montage, As Hosted By Guy Raz | [
"On his last day as the host of weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em> before moving to NPR's TED Radio Hour, Guy Raz looks back at some of his memorable music interviews from the past 3 1/2 years."
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"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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Florida Tech 'Will Suffer Significantly' With Student Visa Changes | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Florida Institute of Technology President Dwayne McCay about how student visa changes will affect his campus, which has a large international student population."
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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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Baltimore Businesses Targeted for Illegal Workers | [
"The federal government is trying to address the issue of illegal immigration by punishing business owners who hire undocumented workers. Guilty pleas by Baltimore employers underscore the point."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Space Company Hopes To Cut Cost Of Launches | [
"A private company called SpaceX has failed three times to reach orbit with one of its rockets. But the company says it's learning from its failures and still hopes to radically decrease the cost of putting objects in space."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Guest DJ Los Texmaniacs: Conjunto Specialists With A Knack For 'Cruzando Borders' | [
"The presence of accordion-powered European dance music along the Texas/Mexico border is a phenomenon only about a hundred years old, forged as twists of historical fate made Tejanos and Polish farmers neighbors in the region's rural communities. One thing led to another, and soon Mexican-Americans were singing Spa... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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The Private Firefighter Industry | [
"The wildfires that have been tearing through California almost every year have gotten bigger and more destructive and have stretched firefighting teams to their limits. At the same time, more high-end development has been going on in areas that are vulnerable to wildfires. All of this means more homes at risk of b... | [
"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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Dire Health Conditions In South Sudan Prompt Airdrops | [
"It's been only a year since South Sudan became an independent nation. But as NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reported last month, the young county is already facing major challenges. One of these is a growing population of refugees at the northern border, where conditions have become so dire in the past few weeks that ... | [
"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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Senate Debates Reversing High Court Pay Ruling | [
"The Senate begins debate on a bill that would overturn a Supreme Court ruling in an equal pay lawsuit. The Supreme Court said the claim should have been filed sooner. Congressional Democrats want to pass legislation allowing such lawsuits regardless of when the alleged discrimination occurred."
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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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Democratic Hopefuls Pummel Bush Policies | [
"Seven Democratic presidential candidates descend on Washington, D.C., to address a meeting of party leaders. All seven criticize President Bush, but differences emerge over several issues, including the Iraq issue. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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You Asked Questions About Ebola — And We Have Answers | [
"This week, we asked our readers for questions they have about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. For answers to some of the queries, we turned to Dr. Darin Portnoy, vice president of the international board of Doctors Without Borders (known by its French initialism MSF, for Medecins Sans Frontieres). (Basic facts ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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French Lawmakers' Vacation Delayed by Work | [
"France celebrated Bastille Day on Saturday, July 14. That day usually marks the start of the long summer vacation. But this year, French Parliamentarians will start their holiday late. New French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, has put them to work passing his economic and social reform package. President Sarkozy seem... | [
"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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Warriors' Shooters Break Out Of Slump To Tie NBA Finals, 2-2 | [
"It took four games, but the Golden State Warriors' shooters finally got on track Thursday night, while Cleveland Cavaliers guard and surprise hero Matthew Dellavedova finally came back to reality. The result was a relatively easy 103-82 win on the road for the Warriors, and an NBA Finals tied 2-2 as it heads back ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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Helping Marriages Go The Distance | [
"The new book, 'I Do ... Every Day: Words of Wisdom for Newlyweds, and Not So Newlyweds' offers common sense advice and surprising tips for maintaining healthy marriages. Journalist Cynthia Bond Hopson and Reverend Roger Hopson write from experience — they've been happily married for 35 years, with two children and... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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New Credit Card Protections Take Effect | [
"New rules for the credit card industry went into effect Sunday. The regulations limit penalty fees -- on top of an earlier change that kept banks from raising interest rates without advance warning. To offset this loss in revenue, banks are simply charging more for their credit cards."
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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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Argentine Rocker Gustavo Cerati Turns 51, Remains Hospitalized | [
"English / Spanish Today is Latin rock icon Gustavo Cerati's 51st birthday. It is a difficult time for the musician and his family. On May 15th, while on tour in Venezuela, the singer suffered a stroke which left him with extensive brain damage. He remains to this date in an induced coma, and there are conflicting ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Can A 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal Be Both In And Out Of Reach? Yes. -- Jenni Rivera: A Beautiful Voice Goes Silent. Other stories making news: -- Russia And U.S. In Talks About Syria; But Foreign Minister Says \"Brainstorming Session\" Is Not Sign Of Wavering Support For Assad. (The G... | npr | {
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U.S. And Iraqi Forces Set To Deploy New Tactics In Mosul | [
"The U.S. and Iraqi forces are changing tactics in the battle to force ISIS from the city of Mosul. Facing resistance and mounting casualties, they're slowing down while keeping ISIS surrounded."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Santa 'Clause' Challenged | [
"Salt Lake City Airport managers want the city council to repeal an exemption allowing \"flying reindeer and any cargo they may be towing\" -- the city's nod to Santa Claus. A final vote is due next month."
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Levin Comments Examined | [
"Sen. Carl Levin, chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says Gen. Stanley McChrystal's report on Afghanistan focuses more on strategy than it does on troop numbers. The Michigan Democrat has previously opposed sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, saying that the focus should, instead, be on training Afg... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Selections From One Of Ted's | [
"Selections from one of Ted's recommended recordings: The Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner, perform the section from part two of the St. John Passion representing the Crucifixion: the aria \"Hurry you tormented souls,\" featuring bass Cornelius Hauptmann; a chorus ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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The Low Anthem In Concert | [
"The Low Anthem makes music that's perfect for reflective spaces. The band recorded the rustic mix of blues, folk and hymns on its previous album, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, in an empty cabin. The group's follow-up, Smart Flesh, was recorded in a dilapidated pasta-sauce factory in Rhode Island. So it's no surpri... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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We Hear Leonard Bernstein's | [
"We hear Leonard Bernstein's version of Barber's Adagio for Strings. Members of the New York Philharmonic perform. (Sony Classical SMK 6308"
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Gadhafi Troops Reclaim Oil Port From Rebels | [
"Libyan forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi have pushed rebels out of the strategic oil port of Ras Lanuf. Host Guy Raz talks to NPR's Peter Kenyon, who has the latest from Benghazi."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Analysis of Bush's Iraq Speech | [
"Analysis of Bush's Iraq Speech — Forum discusses President Bush's plans for U.S. policy in Iraq following last night's address to the nation. Guests include: Larry Diamond, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and author of \"Squandered Victory: The American Occupation and the Bungled Effort to Bring Democracy ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Israelis Welcome Latest Peace Talks | [
"Melissa Block talks with Hirsh Goodman about Israeli reaction to summit talks in Egypt. Goodman, a scholar and columnist for the <EM>Jerusalem Report</EM>, says the talks represent a turning point."
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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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VIDEO: 20 Hours Of The Blizzard In 40 Seconds | [
"A few folks may remember this blogger's fascination with the snow piling up in his northern Virginia backyard last February. Well, a New Jersey guy named Michael Black did a much better job over the weekend tracking the snow as it piled up on his patio furniture. Check out this \"20 hours in 40 seconds\" time laps... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Moby-Duck': When 28,800 Bath Toys Are Lost At Sea 2) The Vagrants: A Hot '60s Band, For Exactly Four Years 3) The Joy Of The Mundane In 'Emily, Alone'"
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Charleston, S.C., Mayor Says Shooting Is 'Impossible To Digest' | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks to Charleston Mayor Joe Riley about the shootings at a historic black church on Wednesday. He says it is the saddest day in his 40 years as mayor."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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A First Novel that Pits the Far East with Canada | [
"Madeleine Thien, the daughter of Malaysian-Chinese immigrants, lives in Quebec City, Canada. Her first novel, <em>Certainty</em>, has just been published in the United States. The book is ripe with juxtapositions."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Anonymous Donors Pay Off Kmart Layaway Accounts | [
"At Kmart stores across the country, anonymous donors are walking in and paying off the layaway accounts of strangers. This seems to have started in Michigan, but the holiday spirit is spreading. Kmart says the stealth benefactors usually ask for accounts that include toys."
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- It's Looking Like The Senate Will Approve the Budget Deal. -- Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt And KISS Are In The Rock Hall. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Jeh Johnson As Homeland Security Secretary. (Politico) Angela Merkel Elected As German Chancellor, S... | npr | {
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Sleep-Deprived Rats Take 'Brain Naps' | [
"Reporting in the journal Nature, researchers measuring brain activity in sleep deprived-rats say some neurons in rats' brains can enter a sleep state, even though the rats are still awake. UCLA Medical School psychiatry professor Christopher Colwell explains the findings."
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Pianist Ursula Oppens Performs | [
"Pianist Ursula Oppens performs Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 6 in F, Op. 10, No. 2, in concert at the University of Michigan. Recorded nine days ago, along with piece by local composer William Bolcom. We'll hear her play his rag \"The Graceful Ghost.\" (Michigan Radio)"
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"Kondonassis plays the \"Romantic Waltz,\" by Claude Debussy."
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Hometown News: Supremes Halt Execution | [
"In today's New York Times, the D.C.-datelined story of the Supreme Court halting a Mississippi man's execution at the last moment went like this: Moments before a Mississippi prisoner was scheduled to die by lethal injection, the Supreme Court granted him a stay of execution on Tuesday evening and thus gave a nea... | [
"Clarence Ray Allen Scheduled for Execution Tonight. School Segregation. End Music."
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Rep. Giffords Making 'Right Moves In The Right Direction,' Doctor Says | [
"Doctors at University Medical Center in Tucson just held a very brief news conference and passed along some news about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' condition. Dr. G. Michael Lemole, section chief of neurosurgery, said: -- The Democratic congresswoman is opening her eyes more frequently. -- She is \"beginning to carry ... | [
"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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Top Stories: Seattle Homeless Camp Shooting; Grazing Dispute Hampers Patrols | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Shooting At Homeless Camp In Seattle Kills 2, Wounds 3. -- Dispute Over Cattle Grazing Blocks Patrols Over Federal Land. And here are more early headlines: After Briefing, President Obama Urges Quick Action On Zika Virus. (The Hill) Federal Reserve To Offer Latest Views... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Remembering Sean Price, Plus Girl Band, Diane Coffee, Bikini Kill, More | [
"This week, the All Songs team picks songs that sound like revolutions. Bob Boilen is out, so co-host Robin Hilton is joined by Katie Presley in D.C. and Timmhotep Aku in New York. The trio shares big, smashy music that lets Robin engage in his once-yearly purge of emotion. The show opens with a remembrance of Sean... | [
"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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Russia Resumes Delivery Of Gas To Europe | [
"Russian natural gas is flowing to Europe for the first time since a price dispute between Russia and Ukraine disrupted supplies two weeks ago, leaving millions of people in southeast Europe enduring freezing temperatures without heat. Slovakia and Hungary say they have begun receiving gas hours after Russia resume... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- ISIS Seen Profiting From Informal Money System In Spain. -- Snowfall Obliterates Records In Boston: 'Another Winter Storm?!' And here are more early headlines: Despite Pending Truce Talks, Fighting Picks Up In Eastern Ukraine. (BBC) Assad Says Iraq Gives Syria Informat... | npr | {
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Glass Or No Glass? That Is The Grill Lid Question | [
"We love cooking on our grills, especially in the summertime. Keeping the house cool and avoiding the dish pile up are two major draws – not to mention the flavor of food cooked over fire. When we saw a glass-topped grill, shining like Cinderella's slipper in a YouTube video posted by commercial glass maker SCHOTT,... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Street Signs Connect Modern Day Toronto To Indigenous History | [
"A neighborhood business improvement project in Toronto recently put up official street signs featuring Anishinaabe translations of the street names as a nod to the indigenous history of the place. The project was started by Susan Blight, an indigenous artist and activist."
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Republicans Say SCHIP Veto Override Unlikely | [
"Republican leaders of the House say there aren't enough votes to overturn President Bush's veto of the children's health insurance bill known as SCHIP. NPR Senior News Analyst Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep about the Democrats' plan of attack."
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The Ins And Outs Of Obama's Immigration Shift | [
"The Obama administration estimates its new immigration enforcement policy will allow some 800,000 young illegal immigrants to avoid deportation and work legally in the U.S. Some critics say it oversteps executive authority, others say that it doesn't go far enough."
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Music's Soothing Notes Can Help Cancer Patients Chill Out | [
"Music therapy for cancer sounds like the ultimate in New Age woo-woo. But a respected medical journal now says that listening music can indeed help relieve the suffering caused by cancer and cancer treatments. The study, published by the Cochrane Collaboration, looked at 30 clinical trials of music therapy, both t... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Mixed Attitudes Among American Muslims: Continued | [
"Young Muslim leaders continue their conversation about attitudes within the Muslim American community. They turn their discussion to the way Muslims view their place in American society."
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ChevronTexaco Faces $1-Billion Suit in Ecuador | [
"Lawyers representing 30,000 Ecuadorian Indians file a $1-billion lawsuit against ChevronTexaco. The suit charges that the oil company dumped toxic wastewater and crude oil in the Amazon rainforest. The company says it followed the industry standards of the time. NPR's John McChesney reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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Stephen Strasburg, Meet Tommy John | [
"Stephen Strasburg has to have Tommy John surgery. That's a sentence that, like a Yiddish or Spanish punch line, may need to be explained a bit. Mr. Strasburg, who is 22 and pitches for the Washington Nationals, is the biggest young star in baseball. He can throw a ball so fast it seems to roar. He started his fir... | [
"Former Yankee great Moose Skowron plays a game called \"You're Bad, You're Dangerous, You're Invincible, and Now You're Eligible to Join the AARP!\" Three questions about recent 50th birthday boy, Michael Jackson."
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A Top Immigration Judge Calls For Shift On 'Fast-Tracking' | [
"As the Obama administration says the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the Southwest border is declining, the White House is being urged to stop fast-tracking their deportation hearings. That call is coming from an unusual source: one of the nation's top immigration judges. \"We know of the political reality... | [
"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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As Starbucks Adopts 'Square' Payments, Will Other Merchants Follow? | [
"You could soon pay for a latte at Starbucks simply by walking into the store with a smartphone in your pocket and giving the cashier your name. Square, a San Francisco-based payments startup unveiled a deal Wednesday with the world's largest coffee chain that will move its mobile payments products into Starbucks s... | [
"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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Fake TV Game Show 'Tortures' Man, Shocks France | [
"France is reeling from a documentary about a psychological experiment disguised as a game show. Researchers staged a fictitious reality show to see how far people would go in obeying authority, especially if television reinforces that authority. The disturbing results have alarmed the French. The fictitious game s... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Movie Review: 'Bus 174' | [
"A new documentary, <EM>Bus 174</EM> tells the story of a Brazilian bus hijacking three years ago. The event, broadcast live, riveted South Americans to their televisions. <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> film critic Kenneth Turan has a review."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Not My Job: Comedian Carol Burnett Gets Quizzed On Cougars (The Cats, Of Course) | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Off The Campaign Bus, Seeing Iowa By Bicycle | [
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Sandy Visits Times Square; Yes, Virginia, The Election Is Almost Over; Mickey Strikes Back!"
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Bill Hader, June Diane Raphael and The Internet | [
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Narendra Modi Visits Silicon Valley | [
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Despite Health Risks, In-Person Voting Underway in Wisconsin | [
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The Bill Evans Trio Plays With Spontaneity And Grace On 'Another Time' | [
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Colorado Has Tips On New Renewable Requirements | [
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DOJ Seeks Planned Parenthood Abortion Records | [
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California Voters Reject Schwarzenegger Initiatives | [
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Do You Want The Truth, Or Do You Just Like Your Story Better? | [
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Ministers Study Obama's Plan For Faith-Based Groups | [
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The First Notes From This | [
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Kurds Risk All in Baghdad Smuggling Runs | [
"The Kurdish-controlled Iraqi border town of Kifre relies on smuggling operations that pit Kurds against Iraqi troops. Supplies such as kerosene are purchased in Baghdad -- a six-hour round trip -- and carted back to Kifre. Bullet wounds and worse are a hazard of the trade. NPR's Ivan Watson reports."
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The Tuesday Podcast: The Million-Dollar Microsecond | [
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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'This Will Make You Smarter' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Palestinians Throw Support For 'Anybody But Mr. Trump' | [
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Indian Mangoes: A Luscious, Pricey Pleasure | [
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A Sunday Christmas Means A Change For Holiday Movies | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Snow Forecast for Mountain Passes Christmas Weekend | [
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Election Officials Tackle Confusing Voter ID Laws In North Carolina | [
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Eastern U.S. Braces For 'Paralyzing' Super Bowl Weekend Storm | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Pakistan Defends Anti-Terrorism Record After U.S. Cuts Aid | [
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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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Usain Bolt, The World's Fastest Man, Is Sprinting Toward Soccer | [
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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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What's Different Today For Ariz. Illegal Immigrants? | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Cristina Rodriguez, a law professor at NYU, about what's different for an illegal immigrant living in Arizona one day after a federal judge blocked key provisions of the state's controversial immigration law."
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READ: Elizabeth Warren's Plan To Pay For 'Medicare For All' | [
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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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Sensitive Enron Employee Information Online | [
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Asthma On The Rise: 25 Million In The U.S. Affected | [
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Stem Cell Research Funding | [
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Spreading Christmas Cheer: From Milwaukee To Florida | [
"Part of the holiday magic is in doing things for others. And a road trip ranks right on up there. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks to her own mom about an upcoming driving trip that the two will be making for the holidays from Milwaukee to Florida. They will also be driving with siblings and pets."
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Poet R. Dwayne Betts | [
"After being convicted of carjacking as a teenager, Reginald Dwayne Betts spent eight years in an adult prison. Since his release, he has become a poet and a Yale law student. His new collection of poetry is called 'Bastards of the Reagan Era.' Also, Fresh Air remembers 'Scarface' and 'Sopranos' actor Robert Loggia... | [
"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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Double Take 'Toons: Hook Line And Stinker | [
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Bollywood's 'King Of Romance' Took India To The Alps | [
"My parents were among the millions of South Asian couples who fell in love to the music and words of Yash Chopra's films. Sweeping, operatic and often absurdly melodramatic, the director's Bollywood musicals were shamelessly populist and hopelessly romantic. They were India's romantic comedies, its adult dramas an... | [
"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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The KGB, the CIA and the Death of JFK | [
"KGB officer Yuri Nosenko, who said he was Lee Harvey Oswald's handler, insisted the Soviet Union did not send Oswald to kill JFK. The CIA believed him. But a book by Nosenko's CIA handler says Nosenko's defection was quite a coincidence."
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"Spies spend their whole careers hiding secrets from family and close friends. Yet, when they retire, they don't necessarily disappear into history. Many of them turn around and publish memoirs. We discuss what's behind the urge to spy and tell. Is it bad for sources -- or the agencies? Guests: Lindsay Moran, autho... | npr | {
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A Personal History Of L.A. Punk: 'It Was A Free-For-All For Outcasts' | [
"John Doe, Exene Cervenka and Dave Alvin of the band X discuss punk's early days. \"Anybody could belong to punk that wanted to be there,\" Cervenka says. <em>Originally broadcast May 2, 2016.</em>"
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Electronic Entertainment Expo | [
"Liane Hansen talks with Steven Kent, author of <EM>The Ultimate History of Video Games</EM>, about the Los Angeles Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3. Video gaming is a huge industry with revenues last year of $9 billion. E3 is the event where the video game industry promotes its newest products.... | [
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July 9, 2019: Sen. Tim Kaine Calls For Acosta To Resign; Electric Scooters In Paris | [
"Sen. Tim Kaine joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to discuss why he is among the lawmakers calling for Labor Secretary Alex Acosta to resign over his role in securing a 2008 plea deal for wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Here & Now Security Analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss Iran’s announcement ... | [
"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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Pianist Andras Schiff | [
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Shots In The Back, Children Tasered: DOJ Details Excessive Force By Chicago Police | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Obama Calls For More Veterans Affairs Spending At VFW Convention | [
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A New Doctor Deals With Fear And Loathing | [
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Book News: Amazon's Kindle MatchBook Is Out — Will Publishers Opt In? | [
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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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Selma' And Dramatic License | [
"This week's show — which was taped before Thursday's Oscar nominations — is focused on Ava DuVernay's drama Selma, and we're happy to be joined by our pal and Code Switch blogger Gene Demby, who also recently wrote a terrific piece in Politico about what he talked about as a new civil rights movement. It made sens... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Glenn Beck Speaks At Conservative Blog 'RedState' Gathering | [
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Suspected London Terrorists Counter Stereotype | [
"The suspects in last week's incidents in London and Glasgow are all medical professionals, defying the standard line that terrorists are often poor and dispossessed. Alan Krueger, author of What Makes a Terrorist?, speaks with Scott Simon. SCOTT SIMON, host: Many were surprised when it was reported this week tha... | [
"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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"NPR's John Ydstie reports from Seattle where protesters are demonstrating against the policies of the World Trade Organization. Today the WTO begins its four-day annual meeting."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Not All Financial Education Is Effective. Here Are 4 Ideas That Work | [
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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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Robert Mueller Appears Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees | [
"Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees Wednesday. We get the latest from NPR justice correspondent Ryan Lucas (@relucasz). This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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What Is 'Natural' Food? A Riddle Wrapped In Notions Of Good And Evil | [
"I. Americans have until May 10 to help the Food and Drug Administration with one of philosophy's greatest riddles: What is the meaning of \"natural\"? Given our current attitudes, the riddle might be better described as religious. Data show that 51 percent of us shop for \"all natural\" food — shelling out some $4... | [
"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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Democrats to Push Medicaid for Children | [
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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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Amid COVID-19 Upswing, El Paso, Texas, Doctor Says ICU Is 'Surreal' And 'Strange' | [
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"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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John Hancock On Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Backside Is Historic Mistake | [
"While the signature wasn't the first thing we noticed, it has not escaped the attention of history buffs that there's something wrong with the temporary tattoo that actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus sports on the cover of Rolling Stone. Notice the signature at the bottom of what's supposed to be the Constitution? John H... | [
"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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Other Films Portraying the Life of Christ | [
"Mel Gibson is far from the first moviemaker to portray the death of Jesus. NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's Robert Siegel take a quick look at some of the more notable movies."
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