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Housing Recovery At Various Stages Around The U.S. | [
"The housing market may be getting more attractive for buying a home. Foreclosures continue to rise, but prices are stabilizing in some places across the country. Just as communities experienced the housing bubble differently, they are also feeling varying degrees of recovery. Charlotte: 'Two Chandeliers In The Din... | [
"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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The Dark Side Of The NBA T-Shirt Fad | [
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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U.S. On The Attack Without Onyewu On Defense | [
"To move on to the group of 16, this is what needs to happen: 1. US beats Algeria 2. England and Slovenia draw 3. Slovenia beats England 4. England and Slovenia draw, the US and Algeria draw, but the US get more goals than England. 5. Oh wait, one more scenario: if England and the US both tie, then the US advanc... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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A State's Battle Against Obesity | [
"Long-steeped in a Southern tradition of fried delights, the people of Arkansas are saying no more. The state, from its schoolrooms to the governor's mansion, is taking an honest look at its weight problem and coming up with innovative ways to cut the fat. In a two-part report, NPR's Patricia Neighmond looks at Ar... | [
"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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Sharing Bright Thoughts On Pregnancy | [
"We're mostly moved! In one week, we've gotten a lot more done than anyone would have guessed, and I'm finally feeling nested and ready to birth this baby. Of course there is always something else to do to the house, but if the baby arrives tonight, we'll be just fine. My mom has been absolutely wonderful in helpin... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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The Travelin' McCourys On Mountain Stage | [
"Siblings Ronnie and Rob McCoury struck out on their own to form The Travelin' McCourys after playing music with their father Del McCoury for over 20 years. The sons of bluegrass royalty, the younger McCourys expanded their following beyond bluegrass by working with artists in a variety of styles. They began genera... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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After Dallas Sniper Ambush, Police Warned To Be On Alert | [
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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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The Life of Henry Kissinger | [
"We explore the life of former Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize-winner Henry Kissinger, and his impact on U.S. foreign policy. Suri's work focuses on international relations in the 1960s and the Cold War."
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Building For Birds: Architects Aim For Safer Skies | [
"Second of a two-part series. Read Part 1. Modern architecture's love affair with tall glass buildings takes a toll. Every year, millions of birds crash into glass windows in North America. These collisions may seem like an intractable problem. But in New York City, an architect is trying to find a solution. In Man... | [
"Stories: 1) Can We 'Cool The Planet' Through Geoengineering? 2) Sam Newsome: A Soprano Sax 'Soliloquy' 3) Poet Robert Hass: An Elegy For His Younger Brother"
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Why It's So Hard To Recruit And Retain Border Patrol Agents | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with <em>Los Angeles Times</em> reporter Molly O'Toole about the staffing challenges Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are facing."
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Historic VA Buildings In Danger Of Demolition | [
"Milwaukee is site of the oldest Soldier Home in the country, now standing vacant and in need of repair. The Veterans Administration owns and manages more than 2,000 such historic buildings across the country. A new report by the National Trust for Historic Preservation says the VA has been too quick to tear down b... | [
"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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For Pope At Congress, A Historic Speech That's Hard To Pigeonhole | [
"What does it mean to U.S. politicians when the Pope calls for an end to income inequality, an attack on Climate Change and respect for religious freedom? Renee Montagne asks NPR's Tom Gjelten."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Black Men May Have Cause To Run From Police, Massachusetts High Court Says | [
"A black man who runs from police shouldn't necessarily be considered suspicious — and merely might be trying to avoid \"the recurring indignity of being racially profiled,\" the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court says. The court made that observation as it overturned the conviction of a man who was charged with ... | [
"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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Letters: PTSD, Prairie Dogs, Muppet Voices | [
"Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters and e-mails. Topics include Daniel Zwerdling's story on soldiers who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, concern for prairie dogs, drug names and the difference between Ernie and Kermit."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 29, 2007 Washington Post: In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening -- \"The Democratic presidential candidate from Illinois -- hoping his campaign can recapture some of that old-time religious fervor -- launched a three-city gospel concert series over the weekend across the state, in North... | npr | {
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Bachelet Takes Oath as Chile's President | [
"Michelle Bachelet, a 54-year-old single mother, assumes the office of president in Chile Saturday. She's the newest center-left leader to be elected in Latin America's evolving political climate."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Urban Rangers Quest For The Natural L.A. | [
"The Los Angeles Urban Rangers are an art collective set on teaching Angelenos how to view nature in their everyday surroundings. Guest host John Ydstie travels with the Rangers on their newest expedition: to explore the L.A. River, a neglected natural resource."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Sandy Dealt Serious Blows To Fuel Supply System | [
"Sandy dealt two serious blows to the gasoline and diesel supply system in New York and New Jersey. The storm shut down a large number of the petroleum terminals in the region. Those are the massive storage tanks that hold gasoline so tanker trucks can pick it up and take it to gas stations. Some of these terminals... | [
"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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Ella Jones Elected First Black Mayor Of Ferguson, Mo. | [
"Voters in Ferguson, Mo., made history Tuesday by electing Ella Jones as the city's first black mayor. The election took place as protesters filled the streets of many U.S. cities, rallying against systemic racism and police brutality faced by many black communities. Six years ago, before the nation was gripped by... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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West Coast's Sea of Crosses Honors Fallen Soldiers | [
"Nearly 3,000 white crosses representing fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan stretch along the beaches of Santa Barbara, Calif. A growing number of people come to pay homage at a place that's come to be called \"Arlington West.\""
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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U.S. Troops Rest, Refuel & Regroup | [
"While U.S. military planners move logistical support to some front-line units, some troops are resting, refueling and rearming south of Baghdad. NPR's John Burnett, with the Marines 11th Artillery regiment, reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Georgia Rebuilds After Political Crisis | [
"Opposition groups in the former Soviet republic of Georgia are continuing to dispute Mikheil Saakashvili's re-election as president last month. Saakashvili may have hoped the election would help lessen his country's political divisions, but this is a country with strong political feelings. Many of the president'... | [
"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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Politics of COVID-19: Your Questions Answered | [
"The Democratic National Committee has agreed to push back their nominating convention until mid-August. Mike Bloomberg is facing lawsuits from former campaign staffers who say they were promised jobs through the general election. And, the NPR Politics team answers listener questions about the coronavirus outbreak.... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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TV Critic DAVID BIANCULLI previews a two-part documentary titled "The Private Life of Plants | [
"TV Critic DAVID BIANCULLI previews a two-part documentary titled \"The Private Life of Plants.\" It will be featured on cable TV''s TBS network tonight and tomorrow night. Bianculli says its the best documentary he''s seen this year."
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"Rock critic KEN TUCKER has a review of \"Pretty Close to the Truth\" (Atlantic), the new recording by Jim Lauderdale. INT. 2: Biographer PETER MANSO. He''s written \"Brando: The Biography\" (Hyperion), the result of seven years of research and over 700 interviews. It tells the story of Brando as a man with a hidde... | npr | {
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Trump Tweets That Transgender People Banned From U.S. Military | [
"NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep discuss President Trump's tweets announcing the military will not allow transgender people to serve."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Crude Oil Prices Top $58 a Barrel | [
"Crude oil prices set a new record Friday, closing above $58 a barrel. Traders have been pushing up the price of oil on concerns that strong global demand may strain limited refining capacity."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Builders Unfazed as Housing Market Cools | [
"The pace of new homes is starting to slow. Some would-be buyers are being scared off by higher interest rates. But most builders are downplaying the long-term significance of the dropoff."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Stories Probe The Hidden Grievances Of Class | [
"The stories in Russell Banks' new collection, <em>A Permanent Member of the Family</em>, all share a sense of sadness. Banks joins host Rachel Martin to talk about how he begins his tales."
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"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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Crackdown In Turkey Continues With Mass Trial | [
"Nearly 500 people — mostly military officers — went on trial Tuesday, charged with trying to overthrow the government in last year's failed coup. Ankara has detained some 50,000 people since then."
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"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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Second Man Accuses Opera Star David Daniels Of Sexual Assault | [
"Updated Nov. 1 at 9:34 a.m. ET For the second time in just over two months, renowned opera singer David Daniels has been accused of sexually assaulting a young singer. Andrew Lipian, a former student of Daniels at the University of Michigan (UM), has filed a civil suit against both Daniels and the school over a Ma... | [
"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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Pentagon: Resistance from 'Fedayeen' Forces Unexpected | [
"Pentagon rethinks its strategy in the U.S. advance toward Baghdad as troops face unexpected levels of resistance from a group of Iraq's irregular forces. The Fedayeen fighters, who dress in civilian clothes and attack U.S. tanks and vehicles from pickup trucks, have slowed the movement of U.S. and British forces. ... | [
"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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Weekly Standard: Obama's Lackadaisical Leadership | [
"Fred Barnes is executive editor of The Weekly Standard. We've had strong presidents and weak presidents, skillful presidents and incompetent presidents, mediocre presidents and just plain poor presidents. Barack Obama stands alone as the first president who simply declines to lead. On almost every major issue sinc... | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Pacha Massive: Latin Music Gets Big | [
"The Bronx-based duo of Dominican-born writer/producer Nova and Columbian-born bassist Maya, Pacha Massive blends the rhythms of bemebe, reggae, palo and meringue. The resulting mixture — fleshed out by a revolving cast of supporting players — straddles the lines separating Latin music, drum-and-bass, dancehall and... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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The Anatomy of Autocracy: Timothy Snyder | [
"When a mob of pro-Trump supporters violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, they also incited a defining moment in United States history. Now what? Historian Timothy Snyder talks to us about how we got here and what an insurrection could mean for the future of America. If you would like to read more from ... | [
"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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Easy-To-Use IUD Inserter Could Aid Women Who Lack Access To Birth Control | [
"There are lots of good reasons for women to space their babies at least two years apart. Studies show higher risks of premature birth, pregnancy complications and delivery problems, as well as higher death rates in the early years when babies are born very close together. But in countries where there aren't a lot ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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Jackson's New Career: Permanent, Posthumous Brand | [
"In the two years before his death, Michael Jackson had been working on a London concert series called This Is It. It would have been the pop icon's first major live-music venture in more than 10 years — so when he died unexpectedly in June, at age 50, it wasn't long before a promoter reached out to choreographer ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Mayor Of Japanese City Appeals For Help | [
"Michele Norris speaks with Katsunobu Sakurai, mayor of Minamisoma City in Japan. The mayor has appealed to international press to tell the story of the devastation in his area. He says he needs more help from the Japanese government."
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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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Today's Hero: Newark Mayor Cory Booker, For Going Into A Burning Building | [
"\"When Chuck Norris has nightmares, Cory Booker turns on the light & sits with him until he falls back asleep.\" That's just one of many funny tweets showing up this morning attached to the hashtag #corybookerstories. If you haven't heard by now, it seems that when he got home late last evening Mayor Cory Booker (... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Film critic David Edelstein | [
"Film critic David Edelstein will talk about his picks for the best films of 2002. The list includes <EM>Gangs of New York</EM>, <EM>Far From Heaven</EM>, <EM>Lovely and Amazing</EM>, <EM>The Pianist</EM> and <EM>Igby Goes Down</EM>. David Edelstein is a <EM>Fresh Air</EM> contributor as well as the film critic for... | [
"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Letters: Superdelegate Loyalty, Surgeon General | [
"Michele Norris reads from e-mail sent by listeners responding to Friday's program. We hear surprised reaction to co-host Melissa Block's interview with Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver; they spoke about Cleaver's decision to cast his superdelegate vote for Hillary Clinton out of loyalty. We also hear responses... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Syria Peace Talks Set to Begin, But Without Iran | [
"On Monday, the United Nations Secretary General issued an unexpected invitation to Iran to attend the long-awaited peace conference on Syria. The possible presence of the Iranians infuriated Syrian opposition leaders, who said they would not attend the conference. However, after opposition groups and the U.S. made... | [
"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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From His Preliminary Round, | [
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Voters Back Pro-Independence Parties In Catalonia | [
"Voters in Catalonia have given independence parties the majority in regional elections nearly three months after a failed independence bid."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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Feds' Secret Fear: Oil Spill Could Hugely Expand | [
"Getting much attention Friday afternoon is a story by Ben Raines, environmental reporter for the Mobile Press Register, in which he reports on a not-for-the-public document which captures the fears of some federal officials that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could become far worse, downright uncontrollable. An exce... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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This Week In Sports: Baseball Championships | [
"The baseball championships are on and things are looking good for the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs, two teams considered underdogs."
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How Charlottesville Looks From Berlin | [
"To walk around Berlin is to constantly, inevitably, trip over history. Almost literally, in the case of the Stolpersteine, or \"stumbling stones,\" embedded in the sidewalks outside homes where victims of the Holocaust once lived. Germany's culture of \"remembrance\" around the Nazi years and the Holocaust is a we... | [
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Beware of E-Mails 'Phishing' for Dollars and More | [
"It happens countless times a day. People receive e-mails from what looks to be a familiar company — their bank, credit card company or another organization. It looks legitimate, often featuring a company logo, but something just isn't right. Online \"phishing\" scams reel in unsuspecting users, who can have their... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Missing In The Housing Recovery: New Houses | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Appeals Court Rules Against Schiavo Parents | [
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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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What Tweets Do Politicians Delete? 'Politwoops' Can Tell You | [
"Most of what they're catching isn't all that exciting, but the folks at the Sunlight Foundation have launched something that has the potential to expose elected officials and politicians as they try to hide embarrassing things that get on to their Twitter feeds. Politwoops, Sunlight says, is \"the only comprehensi... | [
"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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Highlights From 'Song Of The Day' | [
"Every weekday, NPR Music's Song of the Day features a new piece of music and gives users a chance to play the song, link to the artist's Web sites and read about what makes each one special. But five songs a week can seem like a lot of music, so host Guy Raz recently brought in Song of the Day editor Stephen Thom... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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VP Pence Appointed To Lead U.S. Coronavirus Response | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to Dr. Tom Inglesby, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the current status of the coronavirus in the U.S."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Should Objectivity Still Be The Standard In News? | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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'Born To Be Wild' Is A Cute Baby Animal Movie, But It Doesn't Need To Be In 3D | [
"There are a few things you should know about the new film Born To Be Wild, which comes out today at many actual, traditional IMAX theaters (like those at museums) and some of the other IMAX-branded theaters that have popped up at multiplexes but may not be, in fact, traditional IMAX locations. (There's more about ... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Three Ways To Stop A Bank Run | [
"There's a slow-motion bank run happening in Europe, as depositors move their money from financially troubled countries like Greece and Spain to stronger countries like Germany. Banks take depositors' money and lend it out. So even a strong bank is in trouble if all the depositors suddenly decide to pull their mone... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Good Folks And Good Eats... | [
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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TIFF '12: Baumbach's 'Frances Ha' Proves We're All A Little Unfinished | [
"Frances Ha, from director Noah Baumbach, will likely be a polarizing movie. If you need to understand why, I'll just tell you that it's in black and white and it opens with Frances, played by Baumbach's co-screenwriter Greta Gerwig, and her best friend Sophie frolicking. Frolicking how? Well, Frances is tap dancin... | [
"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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Detroit Mayor Faces Perjury, Misconduct Charges | [
"A prosecutor in Michigan announced Monday that she is bringing perjury and other charges against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff. Wayne County prosecutor Kym Worthy began investigating the mayor after the publication of racy text messages allegedly exchanged with his chief of staff. Th... | [
"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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'Horrible' Minn. Shooting; 1 Dead, 4 Injured; Suspect 'No Stranger' To Police | [
"Updated at 10:16 p.m. ET Authorities in Wright County, Minn., say that a local man is suspected in Tuesday's shooting at a health clinic that wounded five people, one of whom later died at a hospital. Officers from the police and sheriff's department responded to a call at 10:54 a.m. that shots had been fired at t... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Yogi Iyengar, Who Helped Bring Yoga To The West, Dies At 95 | [
"The man who helped popularize the practice of yoga around the world has died at the age of 95 in India. B.K.S. Iyengar had created his own brand of yoga, which was practiced by artists like Aldous Huxley."
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Robert Glasper On How To Get More Young People Into Jazz | [
"Virtuosic keyboardist and composer Robert Glasper wants to change our assumptions about jazz music. Though he is a student of the genre with an encyclopedic knowledge of those who have come before him, Glasper's music has pushed jazz forward by fusing it with hip-hop and R&B — and genres more popular today with y... | [
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U.S. Added More Jobs Than Expected Last Month, But Still Not Enough | [
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Nation's Unemployment At 14-Year High | [
"The Labor Department has said the nation's unemployment rate rose to 6.5 percent in October, its highest rate in 14 years. The report said 240,000 jobs were lost, worse than expected. This year, 1.2 million jobs have been lost."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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Remembering Legendary Bluesman 'Honeyboy' Edwards | [
"David 'Honeyboy' Edwards passed away Monday at age 96. The influential guitarist was one of the last living links to the original blues music from the Mississippi Delta. He was also known for bearing witness to the evolution of blues music throughout much of the last century. To learn about his Edwards' life and t... | [
"Stories: 1) Hank Williams' Family Legacy on Display 2) Remembering Wayne Conner"
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Crash Investigation Expert Weighs In On Flight MH17 | [
"There are still many questions and few answers related to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 that crashed Thursday, killing all 298 passengers aboard. The commercial airliner may have been shot down by a missile along the Russian and Ukraine border. Jim Hall, former chairman of the National Transportation Sa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift. -- Obama Administration To Announce Executive Action On Guns. And here are more early headlines: Major Flooding Continues To Inundate Midwest. (NWS) U.N. Security Council Condemns Violence Against Saudi Embassy In Ira... | npr | {
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7 Confirmed Dead Following Tour Helicopter Crash In Hawaii | [
"Updated at 2:19 a.m. ET Sunday Authorities in Hawaii confirmed Saturday that none of the seven people aboard a tour helicopter that crashed in a remote area had survived. \"Due to the additional recovery efforts, the nature of the crash and impact damage, Kaua'i police can confirm that there are no survivors,\" th... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Florida Researchers Complete Investigation Into Shuttered Reform School | [
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Maria Butina Says She Was 'Building Peace.' That's Not How The Feds See It | [
"Updated at 10:53 a.m. ET Maria Butina says this is all a big misunderstanding. Was she part of the vast Russian government effort to influence politics within the United States? \"Absolutely not,\" she said. The Russian woman who has pleaded guilty to conspiring to serve as a foreign agent inside the United States... | [
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Post-Debate Statements From the Campaigns | [
"McCain Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker: There was one man who was presidential tonight, that man was John McCain. There was another who was political, that was Barack Obama. John McCain won this debate and controlled the dialogue throughout, whether it was the economy, taxes, spending, Iraq or Iran. There... | [
"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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Window Washers Rescued From Basket 'Swinging Violently' Atop Oklahoma Skyscraper | [
"Early-morning commuters in Oklahoma City on Wednesday may have caught a harrowing sight: a window-washing basket swinging wildly at the top of the tallest building in the state. A video posted by the Oklahoma City Fire Department shows the basket, connected to a crane but suspended some 50 floors up from street l... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Key Function Deployed Early Before SpaceShipTwo's Crash. -- As Planned, Right-To-Die Advocate Brittany Maynard Ends Her Life. And here are more early headlines: 1st Company Moving Into Reopened N.Y.C. World Trade Center. (AP) Thousands Protest Burkina Faso Army Takeover... | npr | {
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Regulators Sue Former WesCorp Executives | [
"Federal regulators this week filed suit against two former executives of failed Los Angeles credit union WesCorp, according to published reports. It was seized by the government in March after it racked up $7 billion in losses -- most related to bad mortgage investments."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Tsunami Watch Canceled In Indian Ocean; Quake Struck Near Indonesia. -- Trayvon Martin Death: Prosecutor Plans Announcement By Late Friday. -- Violence In Syria Reportedly Continues; Annan Seeks Help From Iran. -- With Santorum Gone, What Next? -- Former Sheriff's Name Taken O... | npr | {
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Activist On California NCAA Law | [
"A new California law allows college athletes to profit from their own name, image and likeness. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about it with Harry Edwards, an activist and former NCAA athlete."
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Politics Podcast: The Woman Card, Carly's Song And 'Respek' | [
"This week, the NPR Politics team discusses the big batch of primary states that voted on Tuesday, why Sanders won't run as an independent, and Donald Trump's comment about Clinton using the \"woman card.\" The team also answers listener mail and listens to a bit of Carly Fiorina's (Ted Cruz's new vice presidential... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Alec Baldwin Campaigns For More Arts Funding | [
"Alec Baldwin appeared in Congress this week to argue for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA is receiving about $147 million this year — about $20 million less than in 2010. <em>Morning Edition's</em> Steve Inskeep talks to Baldwin about his latest funding push."
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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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Breaking Down The House Vote On 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal | [
"In the wake of yesterday's House vote -- 234 to 194 -- to repeal the \"don't ask, don't tell\" policy that bars gays and bisexuals from serving openly in the military* -- one thing stood out the most: Rep. Mark Critz, the Pennsylvania Democrat who won last week's special election to succeed the late John Murtha (D... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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Jobless Claims Fell By 23,000 Last Week; Durable Goods Orders Rose | [
"The number of first-time claims for unemployment insurance fell by 23,000 last week from the week before, to 369,000, the Employment and Training Administration says. Claims have bounced around in recent weeks, in part because of some changes in the way at least one state reports its figures. But overall, as we've... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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New Yorkers Like Mike... And Emily, Too. | [
"Emily and Michael live in New York. Lots of them. Of the 122,725 babies born in the city in 2005, these two names are the most popular according to a list compiled by the city’s health department. Among the 59,714 baby girls, Emily, Ashley, Kayla and Sarah held onto the top four most popular names. Isabella and ... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Who's Looking Out For America's Poorest Children? | [
"For kids born into poverty, getting out of it isn't easy. So what can be done? We talk to an economist behind a new proposal for so-called baby bonds — giving money to all kids when they're born that's held in escrow until they turn 18. It's a radical proposal for the United States, but it's been tried in other co... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Economy, Iraq Key in Iowa Congressional Race | [
"Dozens of local elections will determine control of the U.S. House this fall. One of the few competitive elections is in Iowa's 1st District, where Republican Rep. Jim Nussle's decision to run for governor left an open seat. The race features Mike Whalen, a Republican who is trying to shy away from President Bush'... | [
"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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Winners Of Esport Championship Will Divvy Up More Than $25 Million | [
"David Greene talks to Matthew Black, a reporter with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, who's covering this weekend's Dota 2 tournament, about the biggest esports event of the year."
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Alabama's Africatown Hopes For Revival After Slave Ship Discovery | [
"The recent discovery of the remains of the last slave ship to the United States is bringing hope of revival to Africatown. It's a small community in Mobile, Ala., founded by African captives brought on the schooner Clotilda, thought to have arrived sometime in 1859 or 1860. Lorna Woods' great-great-grandfather, Ch... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Hillary Clinton Set To Become Formal Democratic Nominee For President | [
"Bill Clinton speaks Tuesday night after his wife Hillary Clinton formally becomes the Democratic nominee for president. One open question is how smoothly the nominating process will go."
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Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' | [
"Actor John C. Reilly and director Jake Kasdan talk about their new film, <em>Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story</em>. Kasdan woke up in the middle of the night with the concept and even the title for the spoof of music biopics. <em>This interview was initially broadcast on Dec. 3, 2007</em>."
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Wendy Kaufman Reports On The Investigation Into Possible | [
"rudder control problems on Boeing 737 jet airliners. Boeing is cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine whether rudders on 737's are susceptible to jamming, which potentially could cause a dangerous uncommanded swing of the rudder."
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Democrats And Republicans Agree Border Crisis Exists, But Differ On Allocating Funds | [
"Democrats will vote this week on their version of a $4.5 billion aid package aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis at the Southern border."
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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
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Civil Rights Panel Has Gone Wrong, Critics Say | [
"The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights convenes in Washington, D.C., on Friday for one of the regular meetings the panel has held since its founding in 1957. While the commission has regularly taken controversial positions, for the last few years it has been criticized in an unusual way. Many people who see themsel... | [
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Snoopy, Garfield And Friends Go Bald For Kids With Cancer | [
"It's not easy having cancer, especially when you're a kid. And it's even harder when that bald chemo head tells the whole world that you're sick. So Garfield, Hello Kitty and the fine-feathered cast of the movie Rio 2 are going bald, too. Cartoonists around the world are de-fuzzing their creations as part of a Bra... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Afghan President's Half-Brother Assassinated | [
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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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Book Explores Wollstonecraft's Life | [
"Jacki Lyden talks with biographer Lyndall Gordon about the life of Mary Wollstonecraft, the 18th-century feminist and author of <EM>A Vindication of the Rights of Women</EM>. Gordon describes Wollstonecraft's violent upbringing, her radical views on education, and her failed love affair."
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"Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East"
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Jack White Gives A Thrilling Performance On 'SNL' — On 2 Days' Notice | [
"This week's Saturday Night Live musical guest was supposed to be Morgan Wallen, before the country singer got himself disinvited. On Friday morning, SNL creator Lorne Michaels announced that Jack White — whose best-known band, The White Stripes, releases a greatest-hits album in December — would show up to perform... | [
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High Court's Pledge Decision Skirts Divisive Fight | [
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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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Later This Hour We'll Hear | [
"Later this hour we'll hear a report about a rare and intriguing bandoneon concerto by Argentinean composer Astor Piazzola (ah-STOHR pee-aht-ZOH-lah). Here's a taste of Latin American rhythms from guitarist Gordon Kreplin: the Prelude No. 1 in E minor by Heitor Villa-Lobos (AY-tohr VEE-lah LOH- bohs). (Ascension AR... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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An Orchestra Teacher's Initial Overture | [
"Sarah Hanks is a first-year orchestra teacher at Kipp Academy in Washington, D.C. The Florida State University graduate says she had originally wanted to perform in an orchestra herself, but something kept pulling her towards kids, strings and the classroom. For her it's been a year of highs and lows. Her junior h... | [
"Stories: 1) A Psychiatrist's Prescription For His Profession 2) Robert Randolph: A Gospel Guitarist's Secular 'Road'"
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What Happens To Retired Auto Workers Now? | [
"The grim situation in the auto industry has current and former workers concerned. Retired auto workers and those who took a recent buyout are wondering whether their pensions and health benefits are in jeopardy."
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Cost-Cutting Proposals: Welcome To Television's Cheapskate Future | [
"Variety is reporting that ABC Studios, which produces shows like Lost and Desperate Housewives, has been asked to cut production costs by 2 percent, and that NBC Universal is looking to slice 3 percent from its across-the-board cuts. Turns out not even deserted islands populated by plane-crash survivors are immune... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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With Pension Cuts Looming, Vets Get Mobilized | [
"When it became clear that the congressional budget deal included a cut to military pensions, veterans service organizations sprang into action. The question now is whether the powerful lobby will be able to roll back the cuts in the pensions."
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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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FCC Hits Fox Stations with $1.2 Million Fine | [
"The FCC will fine 169 Fox television stations $1.18 million for airing graphic scenes from bachelor and bachelorette parties on the reality show <EM>Married by America.</EM> The commission says the program violated decency standards. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and <EM>Washington Post</EM> reporter Frank Ahrens."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Navy SEAL Acquitted Of Murder After Witness Claims To Have Killed ISIS Captive | [
"A military jury in San Diego has acquitted Navy SEAL Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher of all but one count of war crimes in a case that revolved around the killing of a 17-year-old ISIS prisoner who had been wounded and died in U.S. custody. The jury convicted Gallagher of posing with the body of the dead... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Control of Senate Hinges on About 10 Key Races | [
"This year, key battles for control of the Senate will take place in about 10 states -- including five Southern states where Democrats are retiring. The Democrats need to win two seats to regain the majority they lost in 1994. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Ken Rudin."
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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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National Book Critics Speak: Best Books Of The Year | [
"On Thursday evening in New York, the National Book Critics Circle will host its annual award ceremony to announce their picks for the best books of 2011 in six categories: fiction, nonfiction, autobiography, biography, criticism and poetry. Robert Silvers, longtime editor of the New York Review of Books, will be p... | [
"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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