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Marketplace Report: Ford to Make Huge Cuts | [
"The Ford Motor Company announced plans Friday to cut approximately one-fifth of its North American production, a move that would force the closing of several plants. Amy Scott of <em>Marketplace</em> talks with Madeleine Brand about the plan and its consequences."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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First And Last Rhymes | [
"On-Air Challenge Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase. The clues are two-word phrases. The first word of each phrase rhymes with the first word of the answer. The last word of the phrase rhymes with the last word of the answer. For example, if the clue is, \"Split this,\" the answer would be, \"Hit or miss... | [
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Sleep Helps New Moms Fit into Their Old Jeans | [
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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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Weekly Roundup: Friday, October 4 | [
"Senior U.S. diplomats debated the propriety of a White House strategy aimed at pressuring Ukraine for political investigations in exchange for assistance and engagement with President Trump, new documents show. Plus, new fundraising numbers show Senator Elizabeth Warren on the rise. This episode: political corres... | [
"Nobody can say that 2008 was uneventful. As the year draws to a close, it's a good time to look back on what was ... We were inspired by an historic election, swashbuckled by Somali pirates, and scared by the threat of a new Great Depression. We reached out to each other with \"terrorist fist jabs,\" fell for a Bi... | npr | {
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Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach | [
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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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Supreme Court Punts Census Case, Giving Trump An Iffy Chance To Alter Numbers | [
"Updated at 6:06 p.m. ET The U.S. Supreme Court ducked a direct ruling Friday on whether President Trump can exclude undocumented immigrants from a key census count. At issue in the case was Trump's July memorandum ordering the U.S. Census Bureau for the first time to exclude undocumented immigrants from the decen... | [
"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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Abortion Alternative | [
"NPR's Margot Adler reports that the Planned Parenthood Federation of America today announced plans to begin offering a non-surgical alternative for abortions. The alternative involves using a combination of drugs that have already been approved for other purposes. A few doctors are already using the approach. But ... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Israel Maintains Pressure on Southern Lebanon | [
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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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Post-Sept. 11 Art and Expression | [
"Last week, Herbert Muschamp, an art critic for The New York Times, received a very special gift: a collage from abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly depicting a possible monument for Ground Zero in Manhattan. The collage is constructed using the front page of The New York Times's Arts & Leisure section. Muschamp joins ... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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A Watchful Eye Falls on Britain's Muslim Community | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Martin Bright, home affairs editor for <EM>The Observer</EM>. Bright talks about previous British investigations of Islamic Jihadist cells in the United Kingdom."
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A Runner's View Of The Boston Marathon Bombings | [
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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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Americans Central To Ending Economic Crisis | [
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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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What To Do With Toppled Statues? Russia Has A Fallen Monument Park | [
"For more than 30 years, a statue of Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of the Soviet Union's feared secret police, stood guard in front of the KGB headquarters on Moscow's Lubyanka Square. Then, in August 1991 after a failed coup against Soviet reformer Mikhail Gorbachev, pro-democracy protesters pulled down the 19-foot s... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Did White House OK Earliest Detainee Abuse? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Feb. 15: Singles Awareness Day | [
"Feb. 15 is being called Singles Awareness Day, a holiday for those who are not involved in a romantic relationship to complement Valentine's Day."
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"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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The Feminine Mystique, Expressed In Silks And Satins | [
"\"Clothes make the man,\" according to an old saying. Women, too: Those of us on the distaff side have been known to get some of our identity from the clothes we wear. An exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art examines how American women -- and their clothing -- have evolved over the years. The show, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of July 9, 2015 | [
"Daniel Silva's <em>The English Spy </em>follows an Israeli spy as he investigates the murder of a former princess. It debuts at No. 3."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Conor Oberst Leads Immigration Law Protest In Song | [
"Conor Oberst has had a busy 10 years. He's released five albums with Bright Eyes and two solo roots-rock records, and has worked on a number of side projects. But he says taking a political stand is new to him. \"It's not something I did when I first started making music,\" Oberst says. \"It's something I grew int... | [
"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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In Basketball's D-League, Player Takes Long Shot At NBA Dream | [
"The NBA is a league of millionaires, where even the lowest-paid benchwarmer earns more than $500,000 a season. But away from the spotlight, hundreds of players are striving to break in, grinding in the minor league basketball trenches of the D-League — \"D\" for development. They play for teams like the Canton Cha... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Obama, McCain Keep Rolling | [
"John McCain wins the GOP presidential candidate primary in Wisconsin, and Democrat Barack Obama won in Wisconsin and Hawaii."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Who's Affected by Guns? | [
"Do guns promote violence, or reduce it? Should guns be locked away in houses for safety, or readily available to protect against invaders? And are criminals deterred by the chance that a victim may carry a concealed weapon? Supreme Court reporter David Savage and gun policy expert Jens Ludwig talk about the case a... | [
"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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Middle East expert and British hostage in Beirut, TERRY WAITE | [
"Middle East expert and British hostage in Beirut, TERRY WAITE. While in Lebanon in 1987, as an Anglican Church envoy to negotiate the release of hostages there, WAITE himself was captured. He was held for 1,763 days (nearly five years); four years of that time was spent in solitary confinement. He had made numero... | [
"Terry continues her discussion about television violence with theformer president of NBC Entertainment, BRANDON TARTIKOFF. And then with T-V critic DAVID BIANCULLI."
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U.S. Man Held in Iraq Fights Move to Iraqi Custody | [
"Lawyers for a naturalized U.S. citizen who is being held as an enemy combatant in Iraq are asking a federal court to block his transfer to Iraqi custody. The U.S. government says the man is linked to al Qaeda in Iraq and should be moved. His lawyers say if that happens, he may be tortured and beyond the reach of U... | [
"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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Who's That Batgirl? 'Burnside' Charms Despite Stumbles | [
"\"I guess you can't trust any Batgirl these days,\" Barbara Gordon says roguishly (she does everything roguishly) in Batgirl Vol. 1: Batgirl of Burnside. It's a sly, even subversive line, referring to the fact that the role has been played by many different characters — and in many different ways — over the years.... | [
"Stories: 1) Zooey Deschanel, All-Purpose Indie Princess 2) 'The Wackness': A Bildungsroman, With Bong Hits 3) Bob Kane: The Man Behind Batman 4) 'Generation Kill' Takes TV To The War Zone"
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North Korea's Challenges Await Obama | [
"One of the most vexing foreign policy problems for the incoming Obama administration is the case of North Korea and its nuclear weapons program. Since the late 1980s, successive American presidents have confronted the challenge of North Korea. At the same time, slowly but steadily, North Korea has been able to a... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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U.N. Court: Ruling To Be Issued Next Week In Rohingya Genocide Case | [
"The International Court of Justice in the Netherlands announced Wednesday that it is poised to make a decision on whether it will order Myanmar to put an end to what human rights watchers say has been a campaign of genocide against the country's Rohingya Muslim minority. The United Nation's top court says the orde... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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Remasters And Bonus Tracks: Reissued So Soon | [
"In April 2006, R&B singer Beyonce released her second solo album, B'Day. Although it wasn't her best-selling album, it produced the No. 1 single \"Irreplaceable.\" There used to be a time when a few singles from a release would run their course, and the album would be ... well, over -- but not this one. Beyonce an... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Indian Police Clash With Farmers Protesting Agricultural Reforms | [
"Tens of thousands of Indian farmers protesting agriculture reforms drove tractors into New Delhi on Tuesday, clashing with police and overshadowing a military parade on a national holiday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Special Coverage: Sept. 11 Attacks, 10 Years Later | [
"Listen to NPR's live coverage of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, hosted by Neal Conan and Guy Raz. You can find more special coverage hosted by Audie Cornish at Weekend Edition Sunday's page."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Elaine Korry Reports Robert Citron, The Person At The Center | [
"of the Orange County billion-dollar bankruptcy, was sentenced to a year in jail and a $100,000 fine."
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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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'60s Japan, Aglow 'From Up On Poppy Hill' | [
"Of the many wonderful qualities associated with the films of Studio Ghibli — the Japanese animation house co-founded by Hiyao Miyazaki, the visionary director of My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away — serenity may be the most key. Ghibli productions offer the stirring adventures and magica... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Procrastination, Inspiration and the RPM Challenge | [
"The RPM Challenge encourages bands from around the world to produce their own CD in 28 days: 10 songs or 35 minutes of original music recorded in February. One of this year's entrants is Bob Boilen, director of All Things Considered and host of the online music show All Songs Considered. He has been making music ... | [
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Police Brutality Trial Continues In Egypt | [
"The trial of two Egyptian policemen accused of beating a man to death continues in Alexandria. Eyewitnesses at the trial say the officers slammed the victim's head into stone steps until he died, but police say they were only trying to dislodge a packet of drugs from his throat. The case has received international... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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Coronavirus Relief Bill Could Trigger Cuts For Medicare, Other Programs | [
"President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package into law on Thursday. But the relief package may trigger cuts to Medicare and other programs. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent, about the proposed cuts. This article was original... | [
"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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Kavanaugh Issues New Statement Denying Sexual Assault Allegations | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Can The U.N. Security Council Produce A Syria Solution? | [
"Robert Siegel talks with David Hanney about prospects for a United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria's chemical weapons. Lord Hanney represented Britain in the United Nations during the first Iraq war, when the UN Security Council voted unanimously to expel Saddam Hussein from Kuwait."
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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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The Ghost That Haunts Europe's Debt Crisis | [
"In Germany, a cab driver can quote you the inflation rate off the top of his head. A big bank has a contest to guess how much a basket of groceries will cost in 10 years. And a newspaper editor says: \"There are two things in German psyche that are important: monetary stability, and soccer.\" On today's show, Cait... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Funny, Dirty, Sad: The 'Holy Trinity' For 'Transparent' Creator Jill Soloway | [
"When writer Jill Soloway's father came out as a trans woman, Soloway says, it was a huge relief. And it helped her create the series Transparent about \"boundaries, legacy, gender, family.\""
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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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California School District Slashes Salaries | [
"Facing a budget crisis, California's Silicon Valley school district has resorted to cutting salaries of teachers and other employees by 5 percent. Hear NPR's Elaine Korry."
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U.S. Embassy in Berlin Reaches Out to Muslims | [
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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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Whatever Happened To ... The Instant Hospitals Built For COVID-19 Patients In Wuhan? | [
"In February, China pulled off an impressive construction feat that caught the world's attention: Amid surging cases of COVID-19, China built two hospitals in the pandemic's epicenter, Wuhan, in under two weeks to isolate and treat COVID-19 patients. Consisting largely of prefabricated rooms and components, the two... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Suit Charges Discrimination Built into Selective Service System | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with Harvey Schwartz, a civil rights lawyer in Boston, about the lawsuit he argued Monday in federal court challenging the Selective Service System. Selective Service is the federal registry of men ages 18 or older that the government would use if the draft is ever reinstated. The lawsuit... | [
"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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Carolina Funk: Atlantic Coast Underground | [
"I attended college in Nashville, in large part so that I could be close to the regional metropolises of the Midwest and Southeast. There, I figured I'd have a better chance of striking \"black gold\" — in the form of rare, regionally released funk 45s — than I would in the Northeast, where I'm from, and where comp... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Flying Lotus: 'Beat Music' And The Coltrane Family Tradition | [
"For those people who generally avoid music made on laptops, the name Flying Lotus may sound like a kung-fu move or a yoga position. But for those in tune with underground hip-hop, Flying Lotus is a household name. His latest album, Cosmogramma, may just take him out of the underground. Lately, Flying Lotus, whose ... | [
"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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New Technology/Prehistoric Times | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks to Ralph Chapman, paleontologist and director of the Smithsonian Applied Morphometrics Lab about how new technologies have changed the study of prehistoric times."
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Brain Injuries And The NFL: A Fan's 5 Stages Of Grief | [
"A few years ago, before \"CTE\" was as much a part of football conversations as \"quarterback rating\" or \"wild card spot,\" I had a conversation with some friends about unsettling news stories that linked the sport to brain injury. As we spoke, an avowed hater of sports piped up. \"Football, as it's currently pl... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Google, Apple Holdout On Diversity Numbers | [
"Google and Apple are among the top technology firms but they refuse to release data about diversity in their workplaces. Host Michel Martin speaks with technology commentator Mario Armstrong about why."
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Pennsylvania Joins The Growing List Of States Mandating Face Masks In Public | [
"Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday that residents must wear face coverings when outside the home, the latest in a series of mask mandates in various states to combat the spread of COVID-19. The Pennsylvania order takes effect immediately and builds on an April directive requiring masks to be worn inside b... | [
"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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Carrot Juice Instead Of Coke? USDA Proposes New School Snack Rules | [
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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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Gen. Petraeus On Whether The CIA Knew How Quickly The Afghan Government Would Fall | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gen. David Petraeus about whether the CIA and U.S. intelligence knew the Taliban were moving rapidly and that the Afghan government would fall so quickly."
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Microfinance and Social Justice Philanthropy | [
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Christian Pakistani Cabinet Minister Killed By Gunmen | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Cold War Spy Series 'The Americans' Taps Into Today's Concerns About Russia | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Artists Featured in 'Margaret Garner' | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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News Brief: Murkowski On Impeachment, Philippines Typhoon, Kazakhstan Crash | [
"Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she was \"disturbed\" when she heard Mitch McConnell would coordinate with the White House on impeachment. Also, a typhoon has hit the Philippines."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Dozens Of Ukraine Troops Reportedly Killed By Militants. -- Israel And Hamas Keep Up Attacks, Ignoring Calls For Peace. -- Mississippi Child Thought Cured Of HIV Shows Signs Of Infection. -- Germany Calls For 'Honest Foundation' In Relations With U.S. And here are more ... | npr | {
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Push to Indict Sharon Intensifies | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Approval Ratings Down, Reid In Re-Election Fight | [
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N.Y. Governor Proposes Deep Spending Cuts | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Court Blocks New Nursing Home Rule From Taking Effect | [
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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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Hastert Speaks to Ethics Panel on Foley Scandal | [
"House Speaker Dennis Hastert testifies before the ethics panel investigating the congressional page scandal. The closed-door session with the chamber's top officer may indicate the panel is coming to the end of its probe."
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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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College Football Brawl Draws National Scrutiny | [
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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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Behind The Art Of The Deal | [
"First published in 1987, Trump: The Art of The Deal has long been an important part of President Donald Trump's image as a successful businessman. But this weekend, an investigative report published by The New York Times exploring the President's tax returns has brought that image into question. The report detail... | [
"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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Thief Berates Mom For Leaving Child In Car | [
"A Texas couple went fishing last week. They decided the beach weather was too cold for their toddler, and left him in the car with the engine running. A homeless man jumped in and drove off. But he hadn't bargained for the toddler. He brought it back and yelled at the couple for leaving the child in the car."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Bush Makes Final Stop on Asia Visit | [
"President Bush is on his way home from a four-country tour of Asia. His last stop was in Mongolia, where he expressed thanks for that country's contribution to the Iraq war effort. He also praised Mongolia's movement toward democracy and a more open economy."
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Andy Karl: 'Groundhog Day' Seven Days A Week | [
"Two-time Tony nominee Andy Karl is no stranger to the movie-turned-Broadway musical. His very first Broadway performance was in Saturday Night Fever, where he met his wife Orfeh; they both performed in Legally Blonde: The Musical (for which she received a Tony nomination); and he was nominated for his first Tony f... | [
"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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Like A Rock, Or, The Stationary Stones | [
"Nate Chinen has a new column for JazzTimes, wherein he coins the term \"mossy stone\": A mossy stone is a jazz adherent whose core stylistic allegiance is to the music pioneered in the 1940s, streamlined in the '50s and diversified in the '60s. This region of inquiry begins with bebop and ends with free jazz, cut... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Justices Back Law on Copyright Extension | [
"The Supreme Court upholds a 20-year copyright extension passed by Congress in 1998. An Internet publisher challenged the extension, which lengthens copyrights to 70 years after the creator's death, arguing it threatened the public domain. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Rick Karr."
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Reinventing The Football Helmet: Is Improving The Technology The Answer? | [
"The NFL announced last week it will invest $100 million to advance concussion research. Rachel Martin asks David Camarillo, who leads a Stanford University lab dedicated to inventing such equipment"
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Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings Day One; New Book Details A Chaotic White House | [
"Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh opened on a contentious note Tuesday, with Senate Democrats raising noisy objections that much of Kavanaugh's lengthy paper trail is still off limits. Plus, White House staff concerned about President Trump's leadership have hidden documents fr... | [
"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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Excerpt: Obama: From Promise to Power | [
"Chapter One: The Ascent \"I'm LeBron, baby.\" —Barack Obama For those who know Barack Obama well, this might sound close to impossible, but the swagger in his step appeared even cockier than usual on the afternoon of July 27, 2004. As summertime bathed downtown Boston in warm sunshine, Obama led a gaggle of report... | [
"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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The Saga Of The Irish Giant's Bones Dismays Medical Ethicists | [
"Should the Irish Giant be allowed to rest in peace? That's the question swirling around the bones of Charles Byrne, a literal giant from Ireland who was an 18th century celebrity. His enormous skeleton is on public display today at a London museum, part of a collection of anatomical specimens acquired by the emine... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Carry-On Rules May Clog Holiday Air Travel | [
"Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year at airports. It's also when the least experienced travelers are most likely to fly. Airports will be packed with millions of people who are encountering new carry-on regulations for the first time."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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U.N. Suspends Counting Deaths In Syria's Civil War | [
"The United Nations says it can no longer verify the death toll in Syria's civil war and, as of Tuesday, will leave the figure at 100,000, where it stood in late July. \"It was always a very difficult figure,\" Rupert Colville, a spokesman for the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, tells The Ass... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Indy Driver's Death; 'Occupy' Protests Spread | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Drivers Had Safety Concerns Before Race That Took Indy Champ's Life -- American Woman Stricken At South Pole Is Now In New Zealand -- Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? Other stories making headlines include: Read More -- \"Wall Street Protest... | [
"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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Caring For A Loved One At Home Can Have A Steep Learning Curve | [
"Dementia has been slowly stealing Ruth Perez's memory and thinking ability for 20 years. Her daughter, Angela Bobo, remembers when it was clear that her mother was never going to be the same. \"She would put food together that didn't belong together — hamburger and fish in a pot. Mom never cooked like that,\" she ... | [
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The Mad World Of 'Mad Men' Food | [
"As AMC's Mad Men returns from a 17-month break tonight for season five, fans can likely bet on one constant — there will be drinking. And though it has always been overshadowed by the booze that flows so freely through every episode, there will also be eating. And lovers of food history can appreciate that the sho... | [
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Unrealized, Unforeseen Environmental Results Of NAFTA | [
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NPR: 03-06-2009 Fresh Air | [
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Republican Wins Final Senate Race Of 2016 In Louisiana Runoff | [
"Republicans claimed another electoral victory in the final Senate race of 2016 on Saturday, with Republican John Kennedy defeating Democrat Foster Campbell in a runoff election in Louisiana. The win by Kennedy, the state treasurer, will give Republicans a 52-48 majority in the Senate come January. He succeeds reti... | [
"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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Putin Says He Will Pardon Jailed Oil Tycoon | [
"Russia’s President Vladimir Putin held his annual, highly-choreographed news conference today, but the biggest news came after it ended. Putin told reporters he would pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a surprise decision that will let his top foe — and formerly the richest man in Russia — out of priso... | [
"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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DVD Picks: 'Prime Suspect' | [
"Time again for film critic Bob Mondello's recommendation for your home-viewing queue. This week, to prepare for the start of NBC's new TV series Prime Suspect, he suggests you look back at the original PBS series, starring Helen Mirren. The year was 1991, and a new British police procedural had what then counted a... | [
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Advocates Say Shark Populations Under Threat From 20 Nations | [
"While we usually think of sharks as hunters, it turns out that they are often the hunted. About 73 million sharks are killed by humans annually, many to satisfy Asia's appetite for shark fin soup. More than 100 governments agreed to a 1999 U.N. plan intended to curb or end overfishing of sharks. Now two environmen... | [
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Cousin of Slain King Returns to Iraq | [
"Sharif Ali returns to Iraq after nearly 50 years in exile. He is the cousin of Faisal, Iraq's last king, and aspires to claim a throne that no longer exists. Faisal was overthrown and killed in 1958 in a bloody revolution. NPR's Ivan Watson reports."
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'Bizarre Romance' Finds Love, But Misses That Perfect Moment | [
"There's a quote from The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 bestseller, that turns up a lot in DIY inspirational art — the kind you see on Pinterest, with a picture of a beach or mountain vista overlaid with Photoshopped text. It reads: \"It's better to be extremely happy for a short while, even if yo... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Mariner Details Life Aboard A Lifeboat | [
"Somali pirates have been holding Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama, for four days now aboard a lifeboat. Capt. John Konrad, who writes about maritime news for the blog gCaptain.com, talks with Rebecca Roberts about what the conditions might be like aboard that type of lifeboat."
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Gift Boxes Featuring Black-Made Products Are Soaring In Popularity | [
"Gift boxes are having a moment due to quarantine, and boxes featuring Black-made products are soaring in popularity as consumers patronize Black businesses as a way of supporting racial justice."
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Vaccine Expert On COVID & The Year Ahead | [
"Dr. Peter Hotez is part of a team working to develop a low-cost COVID vaccine that could be distributed globally. \"Vaccines are coming,\" he says. \"We have to get everybody through to the other side.\" Hotez talks about vaccine development, the anti-vax movement, and what the year ahead might look like."
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Pompeo's Cairo Speech Is Met With Skepticism About Trump Policies | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Music writer PETER GURALNICK has written volume two of his biography of Elvis Presley | [
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"Journalist/Rock Historian DANIEL WOLFF has written a new biography, You Send Me: The Life and Times of Sam Cooke (Morrow) WOLFF was aided in his research by many people who were close to Cooke. One of them, S.R. CRAIN, a co-founder of the Soul Stirrers (Sam Cooke) and later Cooke's manager, is also interviewed. Su... | npr | {
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Pension Reform in Congress | [
"Congress meets to consider legislation to ensure U.S. companies properly fund their pension plans. Also on the agenda is to find ways of shoring up the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the agency that insures pension plans. Guests: Sen. Johnny Isakson, (R-GA); co-sponsored a bill to reform pensions in the ai... | [
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Some in Guam Question U.S. Military Presence | [
"The tiny Pacific island of Guam is shaped like a footprint in the sea. It is 30 miles long. But the U.S. territory of Guam is closer to the Asian mainland than it is to the U.S. Guam hosts a major U.S. military outpost, something that doesn't please all the native residents."
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UNCF Honors Patti LaBelle With 'Evening Of Stars' | [
"Patti LaBelle: The name stands alone and so does the artistry. That's why the United Negro College Fund chose to honor the legendary soul singer with its 30th Annual Evening of Stars. Tony Cox speaks with LaBelle talks about the honor, Jennifer Hudson's comeback, and her thoughts on Aretha Franklin's inauguratio... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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In Lahore, Pakistanis Welcome Spring | [
"The rites of spring endure even in times of hardship. As the Japanese await their cherry blossoms, the Pakistanis too anticipate spring. Flowers, fashion shows, the air redolent with orange blossoms all transform life in Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital, this time of year. And despite the country's calamities a... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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My River Home: A Journey from the Gulf War to the Gulf of Mexico | [
"Guest: Marcus Eriksen, Director of Research and Education for the Algalita Marine Research Foundation and an active member of Veterans for Peace"
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Holder Calls Waterboarding Torture | [
"Attorney General-nominee Eric Holder has labeled as torture the practice of waterboarding terrorism suspects. Speaking at his confirmation hearing, Holder also said he had learned from the experience surrounding the controversial Clinton-era pardon of financier Marc Rich."
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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 Rep. Adam Schiff Calls On FBI To Release Information On Russia Probe | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. He says the FBI director has been withholding information related to the probe of Russian contacts with the Trump campaign."
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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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The Marketplace Report: Oil Prices | [
"Oil prices eased on Wednesday after climbing to a four-month high at $51 a barrel. Matthew Algeo of <EM>Marketplace</EM> reports."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Attack In Jakarta, Indonesia | [
"An attack on the Indonesian capital of Jakarta Thursday killed at least two civilians, according to local authorities, as well as five of the attackers. The Islamic State claimed responsibility online. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Ali Moore of the BBC who is in Jakarta."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde's Negligence Trial Begins. -- Gambia's Opposition Calls On President To Step Down After Election Defeat. -- China Expresses 'Serious Concern' Over Trump's Comments On Taiwan. And here are more early headlines: Heavy We... | npr | {
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Kobo Town: A Haunted 'Jukebox' Filled With Caribbean Sounds | [
"Throughout Kobo Town's new album Jumbie in the Jukebox, frontman Drew Gonsalves declares his love for the past even as his feet are firmly planted in the present. The music of the Toronto band can drift between classic Caribbean pop styles and even verge on hip-hop, but the singer's perspective remains sharply foc... | [
"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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Locating the Source of the Plame Leak | [
"In July 2003, the identity of an undercover CIA operative appeared in the press, with Bush administration officials listed as the source. A special prosecutor investigates whether White House staff revealed Valerie Plame's name, possibly committing a federal crime."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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