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Talking Acting With John Lithgow | [
"From uptight preachers to uptight aliens, actor John Lithgow's never shied away from taking on daring roles. Now the popular performer is on stage playing Lawrence, a British rapscallion in the Broadway version of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. NPR's John Ydstie has a conversation with Lithgow -- on Lithgow."
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"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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When a Promise Isn't a Promise | [
"When can you break a promise? NPR's Debbie Elliot and <EM>New York Times</EM> ethics columnist Randy Cohen respond to one listener's dilemma over whether or not he should break a committment and leave his job."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Chronicling Mike Tyson's Rise To Fame, Infamy | [
"At the age of 20, Mike Tyson burst onto the boxing scene. He soon became one of the sport's most feared and revered boxers, but along with the fame came controversy. A new documentary, Tyson, aims to shed some fresh light on this troubled life. For more, NPR's Allison Samuels speaks with author and filmmaker Ne... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Culturetopia: Canary/Coal Mine Edition | [
"NPR’s roundup of the week’s best arts and culture stories includes a look at how Hollywood is remaking its own movies for Chinese audiences (the Chinese High School Musical really didn’t do as well as expected) and an analysis of how the 2008 economic meltdown is playing out on screen. Film critic Bob Mondello giv... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Giuliani Denies Contradicting Trump About Attorney Payments To Adult Film Star | [
"This morning, in a second surprising interview in two days with Fox News, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now working with President Trump on legal matters, denied he had contradicted Trump about payments made to the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. On Wednesday, in an interview on Fox News, Giuliani said t... | [
"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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Bridging The Cultural Gap With A Mother-In-Law In The Kitchen | [
"In Indian kitchens, patience is a virtue. Vegetables must be chopped, lentils soaked, spices roasted and ground before slowly simmering everything together. If you try to cut corners, the food just isn't the same. The same is true for some relationships. My mother-in-law, Rama Saini, grew up in north India in the ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Billy Wilder Obituary | [
"Scott Simon remembers filmmaker Billy Wilder who died this week. He was the director of <EM>Some Like It Hot</EM>, <EM>The Apartment</EM>, <EM>Stalag 17</EM>, <EM>Double Indemnity</EM>, <EM>Sunset Boulevard</EM> and other classic dramas and comedies."
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"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Couple Marries Years After Dating In High School | [
"Kimberly Dean and Ron Palmer kept in touch after dating. They married and divorced other people. About 20 years ago, they said if they were both single when they turned 50, they would marry."
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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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Tsembla's 'Penumbra' Illuminates The Edges Of Shadows | [
"The penumbra is the shadow beyond the shadow, its light only partially blocked by an object. Think of an eclipse, but only being able to experience the edge of it. Tsembla's \"Penumbra\" achieves a similar effect, its sound sources familiar, but obscured by some very chill electronic rhythms. Marja Ahti is a Finn... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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In Birmingham, John Paul White Shares Songs And Stories | [
"If you caught Weekend Edition's live show from Birmingham, Ala., on Saturday, you might have heard John Paul White's guitar between stories. The Alabama singer-songwriter, known for his work as one-half of The Civil Wars, released his solo album Beulah in 2016. White spoke with NPR's Scott Simon about how he got h... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Videotape Released Today | [
"NPR's Larry Abramson reports on the release of the videotape of President Clinton's grand jury testimony which comes out this morning. Democrats are charging the abandonment of bipartisanship. And while everyone seems to have something to say about the tapes, they don't all agree."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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How Political Campaigns Can Fight Disinformation | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Lisa Kaplan, founder of Alethea Group and former digital director for Sen. Angus King's 2018 campaign, about whether campaigns are prepared for online disinformation."
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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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Trump Campaigns In Florida While Hurricane Victims Wait For Disaster Aid | [
"The president campaigns in Panama City Wednesday. At the same time, local officials are upset that they're still waiting for federal disaster aid — seven months after Hurricane Michael."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Complete Release Of Hubbell Tapes | [
"-- NPR's Peter Overby reports on the release of complete transcripts of 43 taped phone conversations Webster Hubbell made from prison. Hubbell was serving time for defrauding his law partners in Little Rock. The tapes are the subject of partisan controversy in the House Committee investigating 1996 campaign fundra... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Month Music Tip: Cera Impala And The New Prohibition | [
"This month I had the pleasure of listening to a new CD that just came out. It's called Higher Place by Cera Impala and the New Prohibition band. The style is within folk- bluegrass, country with some nice retro flavors. The album is banjo based, which I thought was really refreshing. \"Foggy Window\" was probably ... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Reporters' Roundtable | [
"A new book criticizes President Bush's anti-terrorism policy before and after Sept. 11, 2001. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice takes heat for refusing to testify before the Sept. 11 commission. A Democratic fundraiser gives Sen. John Kerry a big push toward the White House. And former contender Howard De... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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A Texas Mayor Implores Residents To 'Only Go Out If You Have To' As Virus Cases Spike | [
"The number of coronavirus cases is soaring in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott recently rolled back some of his reopening plan. It's a move the mayor of League City, Texas, welcomes. \"I realize people have to work and I know we don't want the economy to shut down, but what good is the economy if there's nobody aroun... | [
"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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Eric Carle's Colorful World of Children's Books | [
"On the colorful grounds of illustrator Eric Carle's Massachusetts home, even the most insignificant weeds play a pivotal part in his garden palette. Everything has its place: Red and orange pansies shape one edge of the garden, another corner is designed to blossom into a \"symphony of blues.\" He's even satisfied... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Here Are Some Photos A Robot Decided I Should Remember | [
"We've all heard the arguments that our lives have become irrevocably mediated by screens and camera phones — that the more we document and publish moments, the less we actually live them. So when Elise Hu over at All Tech Considered got a Narrative Clip in the mail, I was curious. This discreet, wearable camera (h... | [
"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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Mexican Drug War Chokes Nuevo Laredo With Fear | [
"Narcotraffickers battling over turf in northern Mexico's border town of Nuevo Laredo have left a trail of bodies and a populace afraid to speak. Last week, nine corpses were dumped near the outskirts of the city. Making matters worse, 131 inmates escaped from a prison in about two hours outside Nuevo Laredo."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Youngstown Race Hints at Shift in Ohio Democrats | [
"Jay Williams, a political independent, is the first black mayor of Youngstown, Ohio — a bastion of blue-collar white Democrats. What does Williams' rise tell us about the make-up of Ohio's Democratic electorate?"
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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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Senate Panel Nears Consensus On Health Care Bill | [
"Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said Monday that his panel is on track to finish a bill overhauling the nation's health care system by the end of the week. Baucus, who is leading a group of six Republicans and six Democrats in an effort to craft bipartisan legislation, said committee members agreed on... | [
"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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North Korea Admits to Nuclear Weapons | [
"North Korea announced that it possesses nuclear weapons and will withdraw indefinitely from six-party proliferation talks. NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with NPR's Mike Shuster about the country's claim."
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"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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Somaliland Debates A Tough New Penal Code For 'Rape And Sexual Offences' | [
"Somaliland looks to be on the verge of enacting a bill that would punish anyone found guilty of a sexual offense. It's not that rape is legal in Somaliland, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991 but is not recognized internationally. The penal code recognizes some sexual offenses. Yet they'... | [
"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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Seattle's Kingdome Demolished | [
"Bellamy Pailthorp of member station KPLU reports on the implosion of Seattle's Kingdome. The huge concrete stadium was demolished on Sunday to make room for a new football stadium."
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"Good morning, here are some of our top headlines: -Second student in Ohio school shooting dies. -If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Santorum Could Lose Michigan Vote But Still Gain Delegates. -After Rain Then Fire, Matt Kenseth Wins Daytona 500. -Government Troops Pursue Syrian Rebels After Referendum.... | npr | {
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Choosing Your Terms: The Language of Katrina | [
"Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the language that's been used the describe the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. What words do we use, \"looting,\" \"finding\" or \"foraging\"? \"Refugees,\" \"evacuees\" or \"the displaced\"?"
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Effects Of Global Financial Crisis Emerge In Senegal | [
"Not much has been heard from Africa about the impact of the global financial crisis that has sent markets tumbling, banks collapsing and homeowners fearing foreclosure. But there is concern on the world's poorest continent that the financial fever and fallout will be contagious. In dusty downtown Dakar, the bustl... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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'Pal Joey' Returns, Hoping To Be Understood | [
"When Pal Joey, the Rodgers and Hart musical with a script by John O'Hara, opened on Broadway in 1940, it thrilled and confused audiences. The score contained brilliant songs like \"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,\" but the story, about an amoral nightclub performer, was a dark brew of adultery and blackmail. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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The 6 Days Of Christmas Puzzler | [
"Already burned out on Christmas? Maybe you can blame it on the ubiquitous sound of sleigh bells, ringing from every retail establishment. Or perhaps it's death by a thousand paper cuts from wrapping all those presents. It can all be very, very vexing. So, we're offering 50% less stress -- for a limited time only -... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
"Critic Ted Libbey joins Martin for another of their weekly visits to the PT Basic Record Library. Today they discuss, and Ted recommends recordings of, the collection of lush, dramatic, and exciting tone poems composed by Richard Strauss."
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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The Downfall of Duke Cunningham | [
"Former San Diego Congressman Randy \"Duke\" Cunningham is now serving 8 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for steering tens of millions of dollars in federal money to defense contractors. Cunningham's undoing began with a series of articles in the San Diego Union Tribune... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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J.D. Salinger, The Voice Of Adolescent Angst, Dies | [
"J.D. Salinger, a giant of American literature, has died at age 91. His novel <em>The Catcher in the Rye,</em> seen as a defining look at American adolescence, has been tucked into backpacks and lovingly thumbed since its release in 1951. NPR's Neal Conan leads a discussion about his life and work."
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"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Andrew Romanoff: "The Boy Who Would Be Tsar" | [
"Andrew Romanoff, a Bay Area artist and the grandnephew of Russia's last czar, talks about his recent collection of drawings, \"The Boy Who Would Be Tsar.\""
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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Distrust Of News Media Hits New High | [
"\"Americans' distrust in the media hit a new high this year, with 60% saying they have little or no trust in the mass media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly,\" the pollsters at Gallup report today. Gallup's findings follow by a month the word that the \"news media's credibility ratings have slipped... | [
"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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Come Through with Rebecca Carroll | [
"It’s an election year, and whether people want to admit it or not, race is at the center of every issue -- healthcare, jobs, climate change, the media. Join host Rebecca Carroll for 15 essential conversations about race in a pivotal moment for America. \n\nCome Through is produced by WNYC Studios, home of other gr... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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20 Injured As Massive Fire Tears Through Senior Living Center Near Philadelphia | [
"At least 20 people have been injured after a massive fire broke out at a senior assisted-living complex near Philadelphia late Thursday, forcing residents to evacuate the building into a 40-degree chill. The blaze at Barclay Friends Senior Living Community in West Chester, about 35 miles from Philadelphia, was rep... | [
"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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Alt.Latino Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez: Jazz Drummer, Musical Activist | [
"The jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez is much more than that job title suggests — his new album <em>Bad Hombre</em> addresses current events instrumentally."
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"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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Disasters Stayed In The Headlines In 2011 | [
"In 2011, there were 12 disasters in the U.S. that cost $1 billion or more each. That's a record number, including Hurricane Irene, Mississippi river flooding, wildfires and a rare East Coast earthquake. The National Climatic Data Center says that the total weather damage this year was $52. A federally declared maj... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Filmically Perfect "CREEP SHOW" 1982 | [
"Five jolting tales of horror from the cryptkeepr! (illustrated by Jack Davis)"
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Should We Bring Back Tug-Of-War, Club Swinging? | [
"It's an Olympics-themed Barbershop this week. The guys weigh in on a Greek athlete who was expelled from the Games after an offensive Twitter post. They'll also share their opinions on the best sporting event - and perhaps most silly. Badminton anyone? Host Michel Martin checks in with writer Jimi Izrael; sports e... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Indianapolis: Tensions Stir As Murder Rate Surges | [
"Police in Indianapolis are struggling to contain a surge in murders. Last year police counted 138 homicides – a 44 percent jump from 2012. Patrol Officer Lona Douglas works on the city’s west side in one of six neighborhoods designated as a high-crime area. On a recent afternoon, I was with her as she responded to... | [
"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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Landmark Education Report Confirms that Schools Need More Money | [
"A landmark series of 22 reports examining California's educational system was released this week. The two year, $3 million project, called \"Getting Down to Facts,\" was commissioned by the governor, legislative leaders and the state education department. Many teachers and principals say the reports confirm what 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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Rudolph Pleads Guilty to Abortion Clinic Bombing | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand talks with Don Plummer, a reporter for <EM>The Atlanta Journal-Constitution</EM>, about the trial of Eric Rudolph. Rudolph pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to the deadly bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic, and is expected to also plead guilty to the bombing of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atl... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Government Steps Up Efforts to Stop Crop Subsidy Fraud | [
"As agricultural subsidies increase, so does the incidence of fraud. The federal government is stepping up its efforts to stop the problem, but it isn't always easy to find witnesses. Much of the fraud happens within small communities where families and friends are unwilling to blow the whistle. Hear NPR's John Bu... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Boeing's Bottom Line Reels From Coronavirus, 737 Max Groundings | [
"Boeing reported a narrower 1st quarter loss than Wall Street expected. It was already dealing with its 737 Max problems, and now the coronavirus is attacking Boeing's financials too."
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"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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'Human Shields' Position Themselves in Iraq | [
"It's estimated that hundreds of volunteer \"human shields\" are in Baghdad from the United States and elsewhere. They're placing themselves at installations in an effort to prevent U.S. bombing. NPR's Melissa Block talks to volunteer human shield Ken Nichols O'Keefe, and to Paul Eliopolous, an American who became ... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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James Hansen, NASA Scientist Who Raised Climate Change Alarm, Is Retiring | [
"\"After nearly half a century of research in planetary and climate science for NASA, James E. Hansen is retiring on Wednesday to pursue his passion for climate activism without the hindrances that come with government employment,\" The New York Times' Dot Earth blog writes. As Morning Edition reported in 2009, Han... | [
"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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'Kim's Convenience' Is A Sitcom About Asian Immigrants — With Depth | [
"Archetypes, not stereotypes. That's what the creators and cast of the hit play-turned-sitcom Kim's Convenience, the first Canadian TV show with an all-Asian lead cast, have striven for from the beginning. And as the series starts its third season, the CBC production has found lasting success in being both funny a... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Feel The Burn: Video Games Get Put To Exercise Test | [
"Parents who fear that video games are turning their children into tubs of lard can now say with confidence that playing Dance Dance Revolution burns more calories than sitting on the couch. In fact, active video games like Dance Dance Revolution give kids a better workout than walking on a treadmill at 3 mph, acco... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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How Mitt Romney's Firm Tried — And Failed — To Build A Paper Empire | [
"Mitt Romney is campaigning as a businessman who knows how to turn the economy around — a skill he says he learned during his time turning companies around, as president of the private equity firm Bain Capital. So today, we're going to take a look at two deals that Bain did while Mitt Romney was heading the firm. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Cowboys And Ghosts Make A Comeback | [
"Ed Harris' new film <em>Appaloosa</em> and the supernatural comedy <em>Ghost Town</em> are drawing gentle praise, reports Mark Jordan Legan. It's less clear if <em>Lakeview Terrace</em> is worth the price of admission."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Race and Comedy in L.A. | [
"Any fan of The Colbert Report or late night talk show monologues knows that comedy is a great window into politics. In the 1960s and '70s, comedians like Dick Gregory and Richard Pryor offered a funny take on changing race relations. Now, a new generation of black comics is using comedy clubs in the southland to m... | [
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How The Presidential Contest Is Affecting Illinois' Senate Race | [
"Clashes between Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump are distracting. Steve Inskeep talks to Ill. Rep. Tammy Duckworth about what she's doing to gain votes in a tight Senate race with incumbent Mark Kirk."
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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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'Jeopardy' Round 1: Man Vs. Machine | [
"In the <em>Jeopardy!</em> battle of man vs. machine, man and machine were neck-and-neck on Monday. Human player Brad Rutter and the supercomputer named Watson ended an initial round tied at $5,000. The other challenger, Ken Jennings, had $2,000."
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No Permits Yet Granted To Expected Inauguration Protesters | [
"Tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of protesters are expected in Washington, D.C., around Inauguration Day. But they've been unable to get permits to demonstrate on National Park Service grounds."
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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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Debt Limit Talks Continue; Record Heat Turns Deadly | [
"Could there be movement in the contentious debt limit talks? The Washington Post reports President Obama would consider briefly extending the debt limit deadline if Congressional negotiators need it to complete a comprehensive agreement. Congressional aides from both parties hinted a 'grand bargain' lifting the fe... | [
"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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Volunteers Rescue St. Bernard From England's Highest Peak | [
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'Jawbreaker': The Hunt for Bin Laden | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with former CIA field commander Gary Berntsen about his new book, <EM>Jawbreaker</EM>. Berntsen led led the hunt for Osama bin Laden and describes cornering bin Laden in the mountains of Afghanistan at the end of 2001."
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Workplace Refrain: Do More With Less | [
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Truth and Reconciliation | [
"A note that South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission will close tomorrow. The commission was set up after the first all-race elections in South Africa to confront atrocities committed during the country's Apartheid past."
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Tracking Down the Top Tunes of Summer | [
"Host Melissa Block asks what the top Summer song of 2005 will be. Sirius Satellite Radio HipHop Music Director Geronimo selects Rihanna's Pon de Replay as this summers big hit. Peter Tilden, a country DJ from KZLA in Los Angeles, suggests the Sugarland song Down in Mississippi. And Jeff Ballantine, the program dir... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Buying Tuition Online | [
"Steve Tripoli from member station WBUR in Boston reports on a new frontier of e-commerce: bidding for tuition online. Like web sites that offer bargain fares for airline tickets, collegegoers can send an online bid for the price they can afford to pay."
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Sneakers Force NBA Uniform Change | [
"The Washington Wizards were asked to wear different uniforms while playing Cleveland this week so that LeBron James could wear the color uniform that best matched his new sneakers."
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Counting Who's Bought Into Obamacare Is Tougher Than You Think | [
"What does it mean to be enrolled in Obamacare? The administration says nearly 27,000 people signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov in the first month. But that number includes people who picked a plan but haven't made a payment yet. The insurance industry says someone is enrolled only after the first premiu... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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The Lonelyhearts Game | [
"Carl reads three personal ads \"written\" by newsmakers this week: a man who needs a companion before he goes away for a long time; a man who needs a companion as wild and crazy as he is, especially in courtroom situations, and a man who needs a wise man to clean up his mess."
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Slate's Ballot Box: Gay Governor and Hurricane Politics | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick reviews recent political developments with <EM>Slate</EM> political analyst Will Saletan, including the resignation of New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey and the politics of Hurricane Charley."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers For April 1 | [
"Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales ending March 28. Book descriptions are based in part on publishers' information."
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Stimulus Puts High-Speed Rail On The Fast Track | [
"Among the winners in the $787 billion stimulus package that President Obama signed into law last week are backers of high-speed rail. The legislation included $8 billion for fast trains in the U.S. — the most ever allocated for rail at one time. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says high-speed rail could be ... | [
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To Sign Or Not To Sign: Artists Big And Small Face The Label Question | [
"You might be surprised to learn that the chart-topping duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are not signed to a major label. Neither are veterans like Peter Gabriel and Wilco. They're all self-releasing albums. But if you self-release, you still need someone to get your name out there, get your product into the marketplace... | [
"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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'Spring Breakers': A Square Trip To The Seamy Side | [
"In the '70s and even into the '80s, exploitation movies used to come to us naked and innocent, rarely pretending to be anything more than what they were. Now, pictures intent on delivering cheap thrills tend to arrive dressed in art-house costumes, much like the ones Harmony Korine's killer college girls wear in h... | [
"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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Obama Faces Hard Decisions On Syria, Immigration | [
"Immigration remains one of the most challenging issues for President Obama. Political correspondent Mara Liasson discusses the political cost of the choices before him with Linda Wertheimer."
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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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Today On 'Talk Of The Nation': Fall TV | [
"One reason we're a little slow posting-wise today is that I'm preparing to show up on Talk Of The Nation this afternoon (along with The Man Who Spoils Everything In A Good Way, Michael Ausiello) to talk about fall television. It should be in the second hour of the show -- that means 3:00 p.m. in lots of places, bu... | [
"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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Can Republicans Get Ahead In The 2016 Digital Race? | [
"Just after midnight Monday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz scooped his own big announcement by about 10 hours. Ahead of a planned speech, he posted the news of his presidential bid on Twitter. \"I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support!\" he tweeted. The tweet, which included a 30-second video, was retweeted... | [
"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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In 'Varina,' A Confederate Contemplates Her Complicity | [
"Charles Frazier used to think he'd said enough about the Civil War. In Cold Mountain, he'd written an acclaimed novel that became an Oscar-winning movie. \"After Cold Mountain, I never thought I wanted to write about the Civil War again,\" he says in an interview. \"But as the past three or four years have shown, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Joplin Tornado: The View From Space | [
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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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Nelson Mandela Marks 20 Years Of Freedom | [
"Twenty years ago Thursday, Nelson Mandela was released from a South African prison. Mandela had spent 27 years in prison for his part in the struggle against apartheid. Mandela went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize and became South Africa's first black president."
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Senate Moves Closer To Sotomayor Vote | [
"Judge Sonia Sotomayor appeared poised to become the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice Thursday, with Republican senators on the panel vetting her nomination suggesting her confirmation seemed likely. Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the GOP woul... | [
"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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Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda | [
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Funky and Free: Sex in the Real World | [
"The Sex and the City movie is almost here! While the show resonated with millions of women, some felt left out of the fun. That's where FunkyBrownChick.com comes in. Website creator Twanna Hines gives us an idea of what it's really like to be black, sexy, and single in the big city. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: One we... | [
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Ethnic Media Coverage of the Virginia Tech Shooting | [
"Two million Korean Americans live in the United States, including a sizeable population in Virginia, where the killings took place. Many turned to Korean ethnic media — abuzz with stories from inside the community — for news after the shooting."
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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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Ireland Peace Update | [
"Liane is joined from London by Boston Globe Ireland correspondent Kevin Cullen to talk about latest efforts to get the Good Friday peace accords back on track. Talks are at a standstill between Protestant Unionists and Catholic Republicans, with a deadline of next Wednesday looming to reach an agreement."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Tanglewood: Celebrating Beethoven In The Backwoods For 75 Years | [
"It now seems like a natural rite of summer — open-air classical music festivals where audiences can hear great music while picnicking under the stars. But 75 years ago, when the Boston Symphony first performed on a former estate called Tanglewood in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts, it was a novel ... | [
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NBA Hoops Update with Stefan Fatsis | [
"NPR's Michele Norris talks with Stefan Fatsis of <EM>The Wall Street Journal</EM> about the current NBA season. The New York Knicks this week hired a new coach, Lenny Wilkens. He was brought on board by the recently hired President of basketball operations, Isaiah Thomas. They will also discuss whether the approac... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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The Children of Willesden Lane | [
"We note Mother's Day as writer and pianist Mona Golabek joins Fred Child in the studio to talk about her new book, <EM>The Children of Willesden Lane</EM>. It traces her family's passion for music back three generations. The story begins in the shadow of the Holocaust, as her grandmother sends her mother away from... | [
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Chinese Trawler Hits And Sinks Filipino Fishing Boat | [
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Irish Leader Returns To Medicine To Help Battle COVID-19 Pandemic | [
"When Ireland's acting Prime Minister decided to go into politics, he put his medical career behind him. But Leo Varadkar will be working as a doctor once again as the country battles the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Varadkar reregistered as a medical practitioner with Ireland's Health Service Executive in ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jordan Strikes At ISIS; Obama Said To Be Preparing To Request War Powers. -- Pilots Of Doomed Taipei Flight Faced Problems With Both Engines. And here are more early headlines: French, German Leaders To Fly To Moscow To Discuss Ukraine. (Telegraph) Heavy \"Pineapple Exp... | npr | {
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Q&A: Blocks, Play, Screen Time And The Infant Mind | [
"Our \"Tools of the Trade\" series is taking a look at some of the iconic objects that form a vital part of our educational lives. For an upcoming piece, I'm reporting on how young children learn through that most basic of preschool education tools: simple wooden blocks. Dr. Dimitri Christakis has done extensive r... | [
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Are Degrees From Elite Colleges Really A Ticket To Success? | [
"Is a degree from an Ivy League or other elite university crucial to your future career? According to New York Times’ columnist Frank Bruni, not as much as you might think. Last year, Bruni published the book “Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania.” It’s out in p... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Leonard Cohen's 'Old Ideas' Inspire Confidence | [
"At this point in his life, Leonard Cohen sings with a voice so deep and bottomless, he may as well be singing from underneath the earth. But that doesn't mean it's faint, or murky, or dead. Cohen's cracked baritone enunciates meticulous lyrics that sound searching, restless and jaunty. This has long been Cohen's s... | [
"Stories: 1) Increasing Dangers For Reporters In Afghanistan 2) Bryan Ferry's 'Olympia' Lets Cracks Shine Through"
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John Cage At 100: Remembering A Revolutionary Composer | [
"September marked the centennial of the birth of composer John Cage and celebrations are being held around the world in his honor. His compositions include spoken texts, radios, toys and the sounds of vegetables being chopped. Cage died in 1992.<em> Fresh Air</em> listens back to an interview with Cage from 1982."
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Turkey Receives 1st Delivery Of Russian Missile System | [
"Turkey accepted a delivery of the first components of Russia's advanced S-400 missile system, putting into question its acquisition of a U.S. F-35 jet fighter."
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Corporations Aren't People | [
"In 2008, Exxon's Political Action Committee solicited Exxon executives and employees nationwide for cash donations to build a campaign war chest on behalf of federal candidates. The Exxon PAC raised less than $1 million in voluntary individual contributions. During the same election cycle, Exxon's corporate profi... | [
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A Fresh Take On Dystopia In 'Chimpanzee' | [
"The recent wave of dystopian novels — okay, let's call it a glut — has focused attention on all kinds of Earth-threatening ills, from climate change to genetically modified food. The plight of student-loan debtors and struggling academics, however, hasn't usually topped that list. Which is partly what makes Darin ... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption"
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'What Makes It So Great?' | [
"\"What Makes it So Great?\" Pianist, composer, and PT commentator Robert Kapilow joins Martin to examine the timeless appeal of chant. Kapilow says that what makes a great piece of chant isn't much different from what makes Bach, Brahms, or Bartok great, and that there can be bad chant as well as great chant."
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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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Golfer Phil Mickelson Is Named In Insider Trading Case | [
"U.S. officials have charged the former chairman of Dean Foods with passing inside information to Las Vegas sports bettor Billy Walters, in a case that also involves professional golfer Phil Mickelson. Prosecutors say that between 2008 and 2014, Thomas Davis gave Walters information about the financial performance ... | [
"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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When Oscar's Best Picture Really Isn't (And Why) | [
"Spartacus, Some Like It Hot, Psycho and Singin' In The Rain are some of the most recognizable films of their eras. But shockingly, not one of these four classic films was nominated by the Motion Picture Academy for Best Picture. Other highly rated, never-nominated films include Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Rear Win... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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Response To 1st Coronavirus Case In Washington State Draws On Lessons From Measles | [
"When the first U.S. case of a new coronavirus spreading throughout China was confirmed last week in Washington state, public health workers were well prepared to respond, building on lessons learned during the outbreak of measles that sickened 87 people in the state in 2019. As of Monday, the Centers for Disease C... | [
"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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A Columnist's Reaction To England Men's Soccer Team Taking A Knee | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with writer Nels Abbey about his recent column surrounding fans booing the English men's national soccer team for taking a knee in honor of Black Lives Matter."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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I'll Pay You To Read This* | [
"At the beginning of the school year, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg instituted an unusual program to end poverty. It's an incentive program: one that pays for good behavior. Parents can get twenty-five dollars for attending a parent-teacher conference, kids can get fifty dollars for getting a library card. It's ... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Is Amtrak Serious About Security? | [
"Good morning. The more we hear, the worse it sounds. Ten airplanes, at least. Days from doing it. A sophisticated, international conspiracy. Plotters perhaps at large, perhaps in Pakistan. Not many details yet, and no way to verify, but this is what officials are telling us. Meanwhile, remember all the worry ab... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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