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Federal Rules Relaxed on Killing Wolves | [
"New federal rules will make it easier for ranchers in Idaho and Montana to kill wolves, which are listed under the Endangered Species Act. Ranchers welcome the chance to control the predators. Environmentalists warn of the ecological consequences. NPR's Jeff Brady reports."
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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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Jet Impounded Because Ryan Air Owed European Union Money | [
"The AP reports passengers were set to board a Ryan Air flight in France when they were told of an issue with the plane. The issue: the plane was impounded. Passengers got another flight 5 hours later."
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"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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New Orleans Braces for Storm Surge | [
"Nearly one million people evacuate the northern Gulf coast as Hurricane Katrina arrives. New Orleans' mayor estimates 80 percent of the city's residents have fled the storm. But fears that the city's levee system will be overwhelmed are dissipating."
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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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Meet The Last Surviving Witness To The Tulsa Race Riot Of 1921 | [
"Update: Since this piece was published several people have reached out to tell us the story of Hal Singer. At the time of the massacre, Hal Singer was just 18 months old. His mother worked as a cook in wealthy white homes in Tulsa. As the violence began, one of her employers helped Hal and his mother escape on a t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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CDC Defends Its Handling Of Coronavirus Case In California | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady. -- Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions. -- 'Science Guy' Attends State Of The Union Address, And Some Scientists Aren't Happy. -- Trump Signs Orde... | npr | {
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After Royal Wedding Spotlight, The Kingdom Choir Releases Debut Album | [
"If you were one of the millions of people around the world who watched the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle earlier this year, chances are you remember the gospel choir. The Kingdom Choir, which is based in London, captivated audiences from around the world with their performance. When they left the chape... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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'Obama's Challenge': A Transformative Opportunity | [
"Journalist and economist Robert Kuttner has reported on elections for over three decades. His latest book, Obama's Challenge, looks at the many Herculean obstacles the president-elect faces — and what it will take to tackle them. \"If he is able to rise to the moment,\" Kuttner writes, \"he could join the ranks of... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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The 'Beatles' Yogi Became a Billionaire | [
"Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, best known for bringing \"transcendental meditation\" to the West, died in February. He was the spiritual guru for the Beatles in the sixties and amassed a fortune over the next 40 years teaching his brand of mysticism. (Soundbite of song, \"All You Need is Love\") MADELEINE BRAND, host: ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Supreme Court Sides with Anna Nicole Smith | [
"The Supreme Court rules that one-time stripper and Playboy Playmate Anna Nicole Smith can pursue part of her late husband's oil fortune. Justices unanimously gave new legal life to Smith's bid to collect millions of dollars from the estate of J. Howard Marshall II. Smith married Marshall, an oil tycoon, in 1994 -... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Elmore Leonard Reads From 'Mr. Paradise' | [
"Novelist Elmore Leonard without another reading from him reads an excerpt from his 58th novel, <em>Mr. Paradise</em>. The scene depicts a visit Detroit homicide detective Jackie Michaels makes to the home Anthony Paradiso, an 84-year-old retired criminal attorney (aka \"Mr. Paradise) who has died. Michaels speaks ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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Fire Continues To Burn At Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral | [
"Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins gets the latest from NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley (@ElBeardsley) in Paris on the fire that has engulfed the city’s medieval Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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NPR: 01-31-2011 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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Worth The Wait: The Transcendent Groove Of D'Angelo's 'Black Messiah' | [
"There's usually reason to be apprehensive when an artist spends years in the workshop on a single set of songs. The results can seem joyless; think Chinese Democracy, which took Guns N' Roses 14 tortured years to finish. D'Angelo spent nearly as much time crafting his new record. He took his time and loaded up som... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Why It Matters That California Teens Eat Less Than Their Peers | [
"The California sunshine can't hurt. It may help keep teens outdoors where they're less likely to snack, and more likely to move around. But this isn't the explanation for why teens in the Golden State eat 158 fewer calories a day than kids in other states. California teens, it turns out, are eating less at school,... | [
"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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Deal Reached In Calif. Port Workers Strike | [
"A tentative agreement has been reached to end an eight-day strike that crippled the nation's largest port complex. Shippers were prevented from delivering billions of dollars in cargo to warehouses and distribution centers across the country."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Iraq Rattled by Egyptian Comments on Civil War | [
"Iraqi political leaders are riled by comments from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak suggesting Iraq's Shiites are loyal to Iran and that the country is close to civil war. Meanwhile, efforts to form a government remain stalled, as Sunni Arab politicians reaffirm their opposition to Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafar... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Trump Fired A 'Faux-Bama,' Michael Cohen Says In Tell-All Memoir | [
"Long before he came into office, Donald Trump was so preoccupied with then-President Barack Obama that he hired a look-alike actor — a \"faux-Bama\" — to castigate and then pretend to fire on video. That's just one of many episodes recounted and accusations levied by Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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More Than 'M*A*S*H': Songwriter Johnny Mandel | [
"In June, the Songwriters Hall of Fame will induct the man who wrote the theme for M*A*S*H. At 84, composer and arranger Johnny Mandel has an Oscar and multiple Grammys, as well as credit for the arrangements on Barbra Streisand's latest album. Mandel's mother was an opera singer. He was just a little boy when she... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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Post-Alabama, Democrats See A Slim Path To A Senate Majority, But Challenges Remain | [
"Democrats have a path to a Senate majority in 2018 after an upset win by Doug Jones in last Tuesday's Alabama Senate special election. That was something thought to be a near impossibility at the start of the Trump presidency. The win in Alabama now gives Democrats the elusive third target seat they had been looki... | [
"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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Pandemic Won't Stop Oscars, Nominations Announced Monday | [
"The Academy Awards will take place April 25 with a lot of changes in the qualifying rules due to the pandemic. This year's nominees may include films that were never screened in theaters."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Says It Can't Withdraw Weapons, Citing Attacks During Truce. -- The Oscars: What People Are Saying The Day After. And here are more early headlines: Egypt Sentences Leading Dissident Blogger, To 5 Years In Prison. (BBC) Bitter Cold, Dangerous Wind Chills In Upp... | npr | {
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Republicans Force Democrats To Go On Record Over Immigration Agency | [
"House Republicans claimed a political victory Wednesday after the House voted 244-35 in favor of officially supporting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, a vote intended to force Democrats to take a position amid calls from progressives to abolish the agency. But Democrats largely avoided taking ... | [
"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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Tulsa Shooting Suspect Had Troubled Past | [
"An Oklahoma judge set a $9.1 million bond for each of the two men suspected in Friday's shootings of five black people in Tulsa. Three of the victims died. Authorities delayed charging the suspects until next week."
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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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Preview: State of the Union Address | [
"Renee Montagne talks to Senior Correspondent Juan Williams about some of the topics the president is expected to talk about in next week's State of the Union address."
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Misplaced Blame On Childhood Ritalin For Later Substance Abuse | [
"People who had ADHD in childhood are more likely to problems with substance abuse as adults. But there's been disagreement about whether treatment of ADHD with stimulant medications like Ritalin reduces that risk or makes future problems with alcohol, nicotine and illegal drugs more likely. The latest look finds t... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Maverick Colorado Republican to Retire | [
"Colorado Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a political iconoclast and Native American champion, has announced his retirement. NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to NPR's Andrea Seabrook about the maverick Republican."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Military Plane Crash | [
"Host Lisa Simeone talks to reporter Joshua Levs at member station W-A-B-E in Atlanta, about yesterday's military plane crash that killed 21 members of the Air National Guard. Flight data recorders have been recovered, but the recovery of victims has been hampered by poor weather conditions."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Sounds Of Victory, Sounds Of Defeat | [
"There's been a fair bit of chatter on blogs and in weekly newspapers about what songs we'll want to listen to if our presidential candidate of choice wins. Conversely, what might we put on to console ourselves in the event of a loss? Keep in mind that there's more going on in this election than Obama vs. McCain. F... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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Picasso's 'Nude Green Leaves, And Bust' Fetches Record $106.5 Million | [
"This is what the most expensive painting ever sold at auction looks like: As NPR's Neda Ulaby says, the $106.5 million that an unidentified buyer paid last night for Pablo Picasso's 1932 work Nude Green Leaves, and Bust means that somebody out there isn't feeling the pinch of hard economic times: The previous reco... | [
"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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Climb Aboard As A School Bus Driver Preps For The First Day Of Classes | [
"How do bus drivers prepare for the first day back to school? We'll meet one driver in Bloomington, Indiana, who gets ready for the big day by dry-running her route."
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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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Jason Wright On Leading The Washington Football Team Amid Multiple Crises | [
"Jason Wright joins the Washington Football Team as it confronts a series of crises: allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, the COVID-19 pandemic and changing a racist team name. Wright is the first Black person to ever be an NFL team president. He arrives after seven years as a partner at the consulting fi... | [
"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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After Deaths, Renewed Focus On Leaky Gas Pipelines | [
"After a gas explosion last month in New York leveled two buildings and killed eight people, an old issue received new attention: aging natural gas pipelines that leak. It can take decades and billions of dollars to replace old steel and cast-iron pipes with plastic ones, but some utilities are making that a priori... | [
"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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Choice Moments from Tom and Paula | [
"Peter Sagal is joined by Tom Bodett and Paula Poundstone, who share some of their choice moments, including Carl's way with the ladies, P.J. O'Rourke vs. Elizabeth Edwards, and the mystery behind how Supreme Court Justices get their robes."
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Sacré Bleu!: Excuse My French | [
"The French are freaking out; the Spanish are more focused on amor than defense; the Italians are aging drama queens and the English, damp squibs. Is there something in the South African water that's driving the colonizers crazy? Read More I suppose not: the Dutch are hanging in there and the Portuguese completely... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Federal Court Says Trump Administration Can't Deny Funds To Sanctuary Cities | [
"A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that the Trump administration may not withhold public-safety grants to so-called sanctuary cities. The decision issued Friday is a setback to the administration's efforts to force local jurisdictions to help federal authorities crack down on illegal immigration. U.S. District J... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Hugo Chavez Seeks to Extend Time in Office | [
"On Sunday, Venezuelans will decide whether to approve changes to the constitution that would allow President Hugo Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely and extend presidential terms. Bernardo Alvarez, Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S., talks about Chavez's proposals. LYNN NEARY, host: Now, we turn our atten... | [
"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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New Safety Standards Proposed for Dirty Bomb Attacks | [
"The Department of Homeland Security is set to issue guidelines that will likely change the way emergency workers would respond to a dirty bomb attack. NPR received a preview of the new safety standards, which significantly increase the level of radiation exposure considered safe for emergency workers and residents... | [
"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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Friday Morning: Obama To Meet With McCain; HRC For Secretary Of State?; And Ayers Speaks Up | [
"Happy Friday! The Obama campaign announces that the President-elect will meet with his general election opponent John McCain in Chicago Monday. Via a release from transition team spokesperson Stephanie Cutter: It's well known that they share an important belief that Americans want and deserve a more effective and... | [
"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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Obama Administration Acts To Ease Family Detentions | [
"The Department of Homeland Security says it is changing its family detention policies, but critics say the steps don't go far enough. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will begin releasing families now being held at ICE facilities who are \"successful in stating a cas... | [
"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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18,000 Same-Sex Couples Await Ruling In California | [
"California's Supreme Court will announce a ruling soon on same-sex marriage. The court made it legal a year ago for same-sex couples to wed in the state, but voters soon put a stop to that. Last May, when California's high court announced that it would legally recognize same-sex unions, weddings began virtually t... | [
"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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Will We Recognize the Future? | [
"Technology is ever-changing — and changing ever faster. But what happens when the rate of technological change becomes so fast that the fundamental nature of what it means to be human changes, too? Inventor, technologist and futurist Ray Kurzweil talks with host Ira Flatow about the idea of the \"singularity\" — w... | [
"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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Slate's Jurisprudence: California Sex Abuse Claims | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with <EM>Slate</EM> legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the hundreds of new lawsuits filed in California during a year-long exemption in the state's statute of limitations for cases alleging sexual abuse of children."
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Coal Producers Could Enjoy Record Profits | [
"Coal prices are up and exports could hit their highest level in 15 years, according to Bloomberg News. On top of strong demand from developing economies in Asia, recent floods in Australia have devastated that country's coal industry."
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Who's Bill This Time | [
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Vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, Of The Cranberries, Dies At 46 | [
"Dolores O'Riordan of the Irish rock band The Cranberries died on Monday at 46. The vocalist became internationally known in '90s with her band's hits such as \"Linger,\" \"Dreams\" and \"Zombie.\" Jim Sullivan a former, longtime music critic for The Boston Globe, remembers her life, music and legacy."
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"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Tom Gjelten on Juan Gonzalez | [
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Liev Schreiber Loves NPR | [
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"Stories: 1) Eugene Hütz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy-Punk Hero 2) Nervous And Nerdy, From 'Office' To Silver Screen 3) 'Brothers': Family Ties, Unraveling In Wartime"
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Resentment of Sadr Simmers in Najaf | [
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Wine Jello, Welsh Rarebit of Artisanal Cheddar | [
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"A soda company is offering familiar -- if unusual -- Thanksgiving flavors in a bottle. Last year, Jones Soda introduced Turkey and Gravy Soda. This year, they complete the meal with Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potato and Fruitcake. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne."
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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
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Terrorists Manipulate 'Dark Web' to Spread Jihad | [
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Why Aren't The Aliens Here Already? | [
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"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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'All Things Considered' Theme Song Gets The Footwork Treatment | [
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62 Dead In FlyDubai Plane Crash In Russia | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Who Really Owns Your Digital Data? | [
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Taliban Keeps Up Diplomatic Push In Effort To Establish Legitimacy | [
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What To Watch For In This Year's Emmys Race (And Why It's Important) | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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State-Level Gay Marriage Bans Gain Momentum | [
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Week In Politics: Mother Of Charlottesville Victim Refuses To Talk With Trump | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Hamilton: Move Toward Iran Talks a 'Positive' Step | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Anti-Doping Agency Cites Russian 'Non-Compliance' With Olympic Testing Procedures | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Haiti Considers Future Quakes While Rebuilding | [
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$18 For A Baby Aspirin | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Beethoven, Mendelssohn | [
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How To Sell Things And Influence People | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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NPR: 05-18-2010 Fresh Air | [
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Lieberman Still Investing In Democratic Party | [
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"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Uproar Erupts over NYSE Head Grasso's Pay Package | [
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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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Hour Two: Government Reports New Salmonella Outbreaks | [
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Former Biden Advisor Analyzes U.S. Pandemic Response In New Book | [
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Luluc's 'Sculptor' Soundtracks The Fragility Of Happiness | [
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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One Woman's 'Pay It Forward' Moment Inspires 11 Hours Of Kindness | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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The Devastation On The Ground In Gaza City | [
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Afghans React To Weeklong Partial Truce — A Rare Peaceful Moment | [
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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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Cyprus Bailout To Hit Depositors, Sends Shivers Through Markets | [
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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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3 Arrested In California For Operating 3,000-Year-Old Masonic Police Department | [
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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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Couple Gets 10 Grand to Buy First Home | [
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Miller Time? Nielsen Gets Nudged Out | [
"With guest host Todd Zwillich. Just over a year ago, then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the “zero-tolerance” immigration policy that increased the frequency of families being separated from their children at the U.S.-Mexico border. That led to a cascade of outrage from both sides of the aisl... | [
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On Mammogram Recommendation, An Intense Debate | [
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Nigerian Military Says It Rescued More Than 800 Hostages From Boko Haram | [
"The Nigerian army claims to have rescued more than 800 hostages from Boko Haram, the militant group that has held major swathes of territory in the country. NPR's Gregory Warner tells our Newscast Unit that it \"was not immediately clear whether the rescues included any of the 200 schoolgirls kidnapped nearly two ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Rescue Brings A Bit Of Good News To Nepal's Capital After Earthquake. -- 10 Men Sent To Prison Over Shooting Of Malala In 2012. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Releases Dozens Of Accused Rioters Without Charges. (Baltimore Sun) Russian Supply Rocket To Stat... | npr | {
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12.12.2008: 'Supernanny,' 'Say Yes,' and Sunday's 'Survivor' Finale | [
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Borders Confident Regrouping Will Help Bottom Line | [
"Borders bookstore chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in an attempt to secure the company's future. Some 200 stores will close soon as part of the company's restructuring plan. Borders says it has the financing needed to consolidate and reorganize and will emerge from bankruptcy in a better position to compe... | [
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'Lion King,' 'Princess Bride,' 'The Birds' Among Additions To Film Registry | [
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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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Drink Makers Pledge to Cut Soft-Drink Sales in Schools | [
"Beverage makers and the William Clinton Foundation announce a plan to stop the sale of full-calorie sodas at public schools nationwide by 2010. Under the deal, only water, unsweetened juice and low-fat milk will be sold in lower grades and only diet sodas will be sold in high schools."
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Early College Entries We Love | [
"This week on The Students' Podcast, Elissa Nadworny, Lauren Migaki and Sequoia Carrillo run through some early entries they love. From interviewing kids about COVID, to high energy sports commentary, to marriage?? There's a lot to talk about!"
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Why Are Millions Of U.S. Workers Still On The Sidelines? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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California's Primary Election | [
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Civil Rights Leader: Equality Means Equality | [
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Traveling with the Geek Squad | [
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Top U.S. Officials in Iraq Discuss Capture | [
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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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Boehner Reaches Out To The Tea Party — Or Trolls Them | [
"For months, Tea Party groups had been exhorting their members to \"Fire the Speaker!\" A collection of Tea Party-backed candidates have also said, if elected, they would not support John Boehner for speaker in the next Congress. The Ohio Republican was deemed too moderate because of his support of an immigration o... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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'Oracle Of Omaha': Republican Health Care Bill 'A Huge Tax Cut For Guys Like Me' | [
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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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Musician Chano Dominguez | [
"Spanish musician Chano Domiguez blends the flamenco of his home country with the swing of jazz. NPR's Felix Contreras has this profile."
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The Decade In Music: '00s | [
"NPR Music explores the music and meaning of the '00s. Hosted by Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein."
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Blowouts and Nail-Biters in College Bowl Games | [
"ESPN analyst Bill Curry discusses college football bowl games. Georgia beat Hawaii at the Sugar Bowl, USC beat Illinois in the Rose Bowl, and Texas Tech came back to beat Virginia in the Gator Bowl. More games are on tap, including Monday's contest between LSU and Ohio State, which will decide the national champio... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Saint-Saens and Faure | [
"Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and her family gave a concert in Purchase, New York recently. Here's Alisa with her mother, pianist Vivan Hornik. They're playing The Swan, from Carnival of the Animals, by Camille Saint-Saens. And for an encore, they play After a Dream, by Gabriel Faure."
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"Rachel Gawell, 15, performs Mark Summers' \"Julie-O.\""
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Barbershop: The New 'Birth Of A Nation,' Cam Newton And Beyonce | [
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"Stories: 1) Toni Collette: Keeping Track Of Multiple Personalities 2) Crunching Numbers In The 'Hollywood Economy' 3) 'Funky Midnight Mover': The Songs Of Wilson Pickett"
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What You Need To Know About Dietary Supplement Company Mannatech | [
"During the Republican debate on Wednesday, when Ben Carson was asked about his involvement with the medical supplement company Mannatech. Carson said there was no involvement. Mannatech has been under scrutiny from federal and state officials for making false claims about its products, including that they could tr... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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China Appoints Vatican-Friendly Bishop | [
"China's state-controlled Catholic Church installed on Friday a bishop of Beijing that is well-regarded by the Vatican in a move aimed at easing decades of strained relations with the Holy See. Joseph Li Shan, 42, was appointed to the influential post in China's capital at a ceremony at the city's 400-year-old Cath... | [
"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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Fair Isaac Credit Scores | [
"Fair Isaac isn't a well-known company, but it has lots of influence over the financial lives of consumers. It assigns scores that rate a person's creditworthiness, and those scores are widely used by mortgage lenders. For years, the Fair Isaac numbers were top secret. Now consumers can learn them for a fee. NPR's ... | [
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Point/Counterpoint: In | [
"Point/Counterpoint: In response to a listener's question, \"Coming to Terms\" commentator Miles Hoffman and host Martin Goldsmith offer some pointed explanations of the term \"counterpoint.\""
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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