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Recovery-Funded Projects Get Their Own Logo | [
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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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Fixing Poverty Is More Complicated Than Handing Out Cash | [
"If poverty means not having money, wouldn't giving people cash fix the issue? Host Michel Martin speaks with Mauricio Lim Miller, founder of the Family Independence Initiative, and science writer Moises Velasquez-Manoff, about why it's more complicated than that."
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Suburbia Is So Gangsta | [
"This video has been making the rounds for a while. But in case you missed it, a writer/comedian who lives outside Washington, D.C., and goes by the name Remy has put together a funny rap mocking his home of Arlington, Va. Really, though, it could be about any suburban city in America."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Early Education a Potent Issue in Election | [
"States are making big strides toward universal early childhood education, but they aren't quite there yet because of the expense. Nevertheless, the issue has become a potent, and omnipresent, feature on the presidential campaign trail. MICHELE NORRIS, host: This has been a banner year for advocates of pre-K progr... | [
"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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South African Housing | [
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"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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South Africa Through The Eyes Of A Post-Apartheid Generation | [
"Twenty years after apartheid ended in South Africa, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Katherine Newman, co-author of <em>After Freedom: The Rise of the Post-Apartheid Generation in Democratic South Africa.</em>"
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"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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Who Are The Kids Of The Migrant Crisis? | [
"Since October, a staggering 57,000 unaccompanied migrant children have been apprehended at the southwestern U.S. border. Sometimes, they've been welcomed into the country by activists; other times they've been turned away by protesters. President Obama has called the flood of migrant children seeking refuge from v... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Animal Tracks Indicate Spring Has Sprung But You Might Not Have Noticed | [
"Wildlife interpreter David Brown says reading an animal track is like uncovering a secret; you just need the eyes to see it. We go to the woods with Brown to decode trails and find evidence of spring."
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New Texas Law Allows Police Officers To Adopt Their Work Dogs After Dogs Retire | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with <em>Texas Tribune</em> reporter Chase Karacostas about a new Texas law that amends the state constitution to allow police officers to adopt their work dogs after the dog retires."
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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System | [
"Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey to becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for nearly eight years. One of the new device's most striking features... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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What Will NASA Look Like Under President Trump? | [
"The Trump administration has yet to define how it will direct NASA and its space operations over the next four years, and it is still unknown who the president will nominate to lead the agency. But President Trump and his advisers have given some indications as to their goals for space exploration. Here & Now̵... | [
"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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Liner Notes, Herman Leonard, NOLA Piano: The Friday Link Dump | [
"Where I wish I were going to the best rock festival booked by a great jazz drummer. --The Importance Of Liner Notes: Peter Hum discusses. For my money, I like a good prefatory note paired with engaging imagery as much as the next guy. But the only thing I really, really can't live without is knowing who plays on a... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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The Tastes Of Summer: Seasonal Recipes | [
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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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Pennsylvania Restaurant Adds New Rule: No Kids Allowed! | [
"Mike Vuick, owner of McDain's Restaurant and Golf Center in Monroeville, Pa., has taken a stand: Starting Saturday, his restaurant will no longer admit children younger than 6. \"I'm doing this on behalf of all the kind, refined people who have emailed me who have had meals ruined,\" Vuick told The Wall Street Jou... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside... | npr | {
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USDA Awards Native Americans Millions In Discrimination Suit | [
"The United States Department of Agriculture has agreed to pay $680 million in damages to thousands of Native American farmers who say they were denied farm loans. The agreement also includes $80 million in farm debt forgiveness for the Indian plaintiffs, as part of the historic settlement of the class action law s... | [
"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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Minnie Driver on Fury and Forgiveness in 'Take' | [
"In her new movie, Take, Minnie Driver confronts the man who destroyed her life. Minnie Driver and director Charles Oliver talk about the movie's examination of rage, redemption and forgiveness when crime victims face their attackers. Minnie Driver, actress; plays Ana Nichols in Take Charles Oliver, writer and dire... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Nellie McKay And The Spirit Of Doris Day | [
"Nellie McKay has made a name for herself as a jazzy-pop singer-songwriter who combines smart lyrics with unusual musical juxtapositions to create a fresh, genre-defying sound. Now on her fourth album, she's still surprising fans — this time with a Doris Day tribute album, Normal As Blueberry Pie. It's charming wi... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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What Northern White Rhino Sudan's Death Means For The Species's Future | [
"The future of the northern white rhino is in doubt after the death of the last male. Sudan was put to sleep Monday after a long illness. There are now just two female northern white rhinos left. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Vicki Croke (@TheWildLifeWBUR), host of WBUR’s The Wild Life blog."
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"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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Tea Party Assessing Damage From Election 2012? | [
"One group that's picking up the pieces after the election is the Tea Party. Host Michel Martin talks to Tea Party Patriots' Shelby Blakely about what went wrong, and what's next for Tea Party activists."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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A Few Complaints About Antidepressant Commercials | [
"You may be spending some quality time on this holiday with your television, watching sports, movies, or fireworks. But commentator Andrei Codrescu has been focused on the stuff that interrupts that programming — the commercials. In particular: ads that target the millions of people who suffer from depression. ... | [
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Racism and Family Secrets in 'Mudbound' | [
"Hillary Jordan's first novel, Mudbound, is a story of racism and well-kept secrets. Set on a desolate farm in the Mississippi Delta at the end of World War II, the novel explores the complex relations between two families: the owners of the land, and the sharecroppers who live and work on it. The novel earned Jor... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Ten-Year Nap': Stay-at-Home Mama Drama 2) PBS Series Takes a Long Look at 'Bush's War'"
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Defying Gravity, and Odds, in New Orleans | [
"In a great disaster, victims are first concerned with their basic needs: food - clothing -- shelter -- medical care. Those are the essential things necessary for human life. But commentator Aaron Freeman says the flood in New Orleans shows a more essential force is at work."
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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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Claims Czar's Slow Pace Frustrates Gulf Businesses | [
"People living on the Gulf Coast who have lost money because of the oil spill had put a lot of hope in attorney Kenneth Feinberg, the new claims czar appointed by the federal government. But nearly three weeks after he took over the payment process from BP, many residents are still waiting -- in frustration and oft... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Recyclers Turn Rio 'Waste Land' Into High Art | [
"Waste Land tells the story of workers at Brazil's largest landfill, Jardim Gramacho. The workers wade through the thousands of tons of garbage that arrive each day, looking for recyclable scraps to sell. Director Lucy Walker documented the pickers and Brooklyn-based artist Vik Muniz, who returned to his home cou... | [
"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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A Life on the Right: William F. Buckley | [
"The man often called the father of American conservatism is passing the torch. As he does, he stops to reflect on his life and a half-century spent in the political spotlight. In addition to founding National Review magazine -- he is currently listed as its editor at large -- Buckley hosted the PBS program Firing ... | [
"Stories: 1) David Talbot on the Kennedys' 'Hidden History' 2) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again"
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Research Shows Ogre-Faced Spider Uses Not Only Sight, But Hearing For Hunting | [
"The ogre-faced spider hunts at night. In addition to its night vision, researchers have now found that the spider can hear the sounds of predators and prey, using hairs on its legs."
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Fauci Predicts Widespread Vaccine Availability By April. Are Americans Ready? | [
"Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week that it's likely that any healthy American who wants a coronavirus vaccine will be able to walk into a drugstore and get one by April. The challenge will be convincing enough people not to put it off. While the vaccine is months away for most, health care personnel and residents of... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Federal Mortgage Takeover Plan Prompts Questions | [
"The U.S. Treasury Department has announced the government is taking over troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. As details of the plan emerge, the possible impact on the economy and individual borrowers remain in question."
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Oil Prices Climb Despite Saudi Assurances | [
"Crude oil prices rise to a new record high, despite word from Saudi Arabia's oil minister that his country will increase production. While higher oil prices mean higher gas costs for motorists, other elements are involved in the final price at the pump, experts say. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and Tom Kloza, chief oi... | [
"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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Another Loose End Tied Up In Bird-Dino Debate | [
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"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Around The Jazz Internet: Aug. 27, 2010 | [
"More links from this week: Nate Chinen on the youthful elements of the Seattle jazz scene, for the Times. Very glad somebody has told this story. Brad Mehldau writes on \"Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Beethoven and God,\" filtered through the lens of German authors and philosophers. Also, Mehldau recently duetted with ... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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What China Can Teach The World About Successful Health Care | [
"Over the past six decades, China has been experimenting with radically different forms of health care systems. As the country struggles to figure out the best way to get health care to 1.3 billion people, the rest of the world can learn from its past successes and failures, researchers wrote Wednesday in The New E... | [
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Border Patrol Alerts | [
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To Honor Russian Composer | [
"To honor Russian composer Alfred Schnittke (SHNIT-keh), who died last Monday, we'll hear two movements from his Baroque-like \"Suite in the Old Style,\"composed in 1972. The Moscow Virtuosi perform, conducted by Vladimir Spivakov (SPIH-vah-koff). (RCA 60370-2-RC)"
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'Bill of Rights' for Air Passengers Revived | [
"Passengers on a Jet Blue flight were stuck on a New York airport tarmac for nearly 11 hours this week during an ice storm. The incident boosted efforts for a \"flyers' bill of rights.\" Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) plans a bill that would give passengers the option of leaving a plane held more than three hours and en... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Episode 53: Embrace the Chaos | [
"Many of us spend lots of time and energy trying to get organized. We KonMari our closets, we strive for inbox zero, we tell our kids to clean their rooms, and our politicians to clean up Washington. But Economist Tim Harford says, maybe we should embrace the chaos. His new book is Messy: The Power of Disorder to T... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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U.S. Treasury Holds Public Forum On $10 Bill Redesign | [
"A woman will likely be on the $10 bill by 2020, but which one? The U.S. Treasury held a forum in Seneca Falls, N.Y., Monday to get the public's input."
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Credit Rating Agencies Downgrade BP | [
"Credit rating agencies Fitch and Moody's have downgraded BP, citing the costs of plugging and cleaning up the disastrous oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Fitch estimates that costs could approach $3 billion this year. Other analysts say BP may have to shell out $40 billion over the long term. The credit downgrade i... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Senate Confirms 6 For Cabinet, Delays Clinton | [
"The Senate on Tuesday swiftly approved six members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet, but it put off for a day the vote on his choice to be secretary of state, Hillary Clinton. The Senate confirmed all six with a single voice vote a little more than three hours after Obama took the oath of office to become the 4... | [
"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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War And Violence On The Decline In Modern Times | [
"Despite news of terrorist bombings, U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and crackdowns in Syria, two recent books argue the world has never seen so little war and violence. Steven Pinker, author of <em>The Better Angels of Our Nature</em>, and Joshua Goldstein, author of <em>Winning the War on War</em>, discuss."... | [
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Opposing Church Closures Becomes New Religious Freedom Cause | [
"State and local restrictions on religious gatherings, introduced as measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, have emerged as a top religious freedom issue and prompted a flurry of new lawsuits charging that such measures violate the First Amendment or state religious freedom statutes. The Alliance Defend... | [
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Comfort Food For Your Weary Soul | [
"This week, we took a hint from one of our Facebook fans and talked about what \"comfort food\" we turn to when we get into a cultural rut and want to reawaken our love of the things we love, as it were. We took this topic in a number of directions, from pterodactyls to girls' bikes to the things Trey thinks might ... | [
"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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Emmy-Nominated Actress Jayne Meadows Dies At 95 | [
"Jayne Meadows, the Emmy-nominated actress and TV personality who often teamed with her husband, Steve Allen, has died. She was 95. Meadows died of natural causes Sunday at her home in California in the Encino area, spokesman Kevin Sasaki said Monday. Her son, Bill Allen, and other family members were with her. \"S... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Poll Focuses on Democratic Primary Voters | [
"A new poll examines the attitudes of likely Democratic voters in three early primary states. Front-runner Howard Dean is doing well in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Hear Andy Kohut, the director of the Pew Center for the People and the Press."
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Trump Skips Annual Gathering Of D.C. Journalists For A Second Year | [
"While the White House press corps was gathered in Washington, D.C., Saturday night for an annual gala, President Trump was in another Washington with a different crowd that he much preferred. For the second year in a row, the president opted not to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner and instead hold a c... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Iraqi Refugee Empowers Youth To Share Their Stories With 'Narratio' | [
"When Ahmed Badr was 8 years old, his family's home in Baghdad was bombed in the midst of the Iraq War. The family was uninjured. They moved to Syria, which was peaceful then, and in 2008, they came to the U.S. as refugees. Writing helps Badr deal with what he's been through, and he wants to give other young people... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Excerpt: Guilty Minds | [
"Chapter 1 Lies are my business. Theykeep me employed. If you believe scientific studies, we all lie, severaltimes a day. Can't help ourselves. Sure, white lies are the grease that keepsthe social engines running. But lies—real lies—are the source of all trouble.My job is really nothing more than figuring out who... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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How Sarah Palin Paved The Way For Donald Trump | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Why Don't We Hear More About The Christian Left? | [
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A Trumpet Made Of Bullets And The Kids Who Inspired It Take Hope Around The Country | [
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Tesla Begins Taking Orders For Its Solar Energy Roof Tile Systems | [
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Finding 'American' Food: Tasting The Nation With Padma Lakshmi | [
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SATs Not for Everyone, But Reality for Most | [
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Obama: 'Military Will Be Leaner,' But Ready For All Threats | [
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A Rising Number Of U.S. Children Have The Option Of In-Person School | [
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Can a Smaller Ford Compete More Effectively? | [
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Reality Often Rivals Fiction In Political Corruption Scandals | [
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Women Blast CDC's Advice To Use Birth Control If Drinking Alcohol | [
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Freedom Riders Roll Again, with Students on Board | [
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Gift Books to Delight and Enthrall | [
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'Watch Nights,' A New Year's Celebration Of Emancipation | [
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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China Seeks Soft Power Influence in U.S. Through CCTV | [
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A Year On, What's Changed (And What Hasn't) On Drone Oversight | [
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Fake Killer Whale To Ward Off Sea Lions | [
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'Nashville' Duets: Voices In Harmony And Conflict | [
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"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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The Pirate Negotiator | [
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Andrae Crouch, Father Of Modern Gospel, Shares His 'Journey' | [
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U.S. Pressures Syria Through Regional Friends | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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What Do Latino Millennials Really Want From Millennial Media? | [
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"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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Michiko Kakutani, Chief 'Times' Book Critic, Steps Down After Nearly 4 Decades | [
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Michael Vick Discusses Anti Animal Fighting Bill | [
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Two Very Different Movies, Two Heroines With Spine | [
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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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Pat Boone's Passionate R&B | [
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Suicide By Police Shooting | [
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Trump Blames Forest Management For Wildfires Again During California Visit | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Concerns Grow Over Shortage Of Large Animal Vets | [
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Carl Kasell, Voice Of Authority And Soul Of Irreverence, Dies | [
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Prosecutors Will Seek Death Penalty In Colorado Theater Shootings | [
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U.S., China Pledge To Address Economic Imbalances | [
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England - Taliban Arrests | [
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The Sale, Theft And Ownership Of Land | [
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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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Bob Edwards Talks With Peter Overby | [
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Roundtable: Hillary Rallies Faithful For Barack | [
"On today's bloggers' roundtable: Hillary Clinton rallies the party faithful for Barack Obama; her husband, former President Bill Clinton, addresses the gathering tonight. Just what will the Clinton legacy be? NPR's Tony Cox moderates a discussion with Faye Anderson of Anderson at Large, Baratunde Thurston of Jac... | [
"This Morning:Columnist Bob Novak Stands by Obama Dirt Story This Evening:Poll: Obama Leading Among Dems in Iowa What say you?"
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A Flap over Irish Coffee in San Francisco | [
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U.S. Support for U.N. Genocide Measure Urged | [
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Training Better Robotic Surgeons | [
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Delays Plague Homeland Security ID Project | [
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Brexiteers Continue To Defend Their Position As October Deadline Inches Closer | [
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Obama Sticks With 'No Ransom' Strategy, Comes Out Ahead | [
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This Hour's Visit To The | [
"This hour's visit to the 1997 International Music Festival of Seattle begins with a performance of Robert Schumann's Fantasiestuecke by cellist David Geringas (GAIR-ring-gahss) and pianist Bella Davidovich (dah-vid-DOH-vitch). (Rick Lyman Recordings)"
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Letters: Generic Drugs, Sports Commercialism | [
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'The Parable Of The Hot Dogs' At Woodstock | [
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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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No Joke: Comedians May Go On Strike | [
"It doesn't always pay to be funny. Especially if you're an unknown stand-up comic living in New York City. Fed up with decades of measly paychecks and indifferent bookers, over 300 comedians have formed a new group, the New York Comedians Coalition. Two weeks ago, the coalition sent a letter to owners of 11 clubs ... | [
"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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On The Sidelines Of Democracy: Exploring Why So Many Americans Don't Vote | [
"Just in the past few months, elections in the U.S. have been decided by hundreds of votes. The 2016 presidential election tilted to Donald Trump with fewer than 80,000 votes across three states, with a dramatic impact on the country. Yet, only about 6 in 10 eligible voters cast ballots in 2016. Among the other 4 i... | [
"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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The Show Goes On, Without A Hitch | [
"If you listened to our second hour yesterday, you probably noticed that it wasn't the program we'd promised. Christopher Hitchens, who was supposed to talk with us about The Rights of Man, by Thomas Paine, never made it to Studio 3A. We're still trying to figure out what happened. A miscommunication? An act of God... | [
"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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Government By Investigation | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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After Centuries, Hemp Makes A Comeback At George Washington's Home | [
"For the first time in what historians say could be centuries, hemp has been grown and harvested at Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic estate. In the 1760s, Washington predicted that hemp could be a more profitable crop than tobacco and grew it across his farm. At the time, hemp was abundant in Virginia and... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'What Is This Thing Called Love?' | [
"The Flirt She pretended to be a big flirt and I knew she really wasn't. How did I know? I found out from one of my close friends, who knew from one of her close friends, that Lolly Adams had been brought up in a Mormon family. That's not proof, of course, but close to it, because if she really had been brought u... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Not Your Typical Summer Reading List | [
"If you’re looking for some books to read on your next vacation, Petra Mayer, an editor at NPR Books, and R. A. Washington, co-owner of Guide to Kulchur, a bookstore in Cleveland, Ohio, have a few suggestions. They share some ideas with Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti. Petra Mayer’s Recommendation... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Top Stories: Climate Change Warning; Still No Trace Of Jet | [
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"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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