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SCOTUS Rules On Public Funding For Religious Institutions | [
"On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling with implications for how much public funding faith-based institutions can receive. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with NPR religion correspondent Tom Gjelten. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Police Investigating 'Suspicious' Deaths Of Billionaire Toronto Couple | [
"Days after Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled in their basement, police are investigating what they call their \"suspicious\" deaths. The case has sparked speculation and debate in Canada, where the billionaire couple were famous both for their ties to the pharmaceutical company Apotex and for their phil... | [
"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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Bush Signals Willingness to Tap Oil Reserves | [
"Following a Monday briefing on Hurricane Rita's effect on the oil and natural gas infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, President Bush says he is willing to use the nation's strategic petroleum reserves to make up for any shortages caused by hurricane damage."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Those Muffins Did Not Cost $16 Each, Hilton Says | [
"Half-baked. That's what you might say about one much-reported part of the much-discussed report this week that the Justice Department bought some very expensive food for its conferences in recent years. Hilton Worldwide says the muffins it provided for a 2009 Justice conference in Washington did not cost $16 each,... | [
"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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Consumer Prices Fell 0.2 Percent In June | [
"There was a 0.2 percent drop in consumer prices in June from May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics just reported. Keeping inflation in check: A 6.8 percent drop in gasoline prices. Also helping: Food prices rose a modest 0.2 percent, the smallest monthly increase so far this year. Over the last 12 months, BLS added,... | [
"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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Problems Plague 'No-Fly' List, TSA Considers Changes | [
"Air travelers with names similar to those on the \"no-fly\" list face continuing hassles at airports. The Transportation Security Administration plans to improve their screening system with a new program called Secure Flight."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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TLC Cancels '19 Kids And Counting' After Josh Duggar Molestation Scandal | [
"The cable network TLC has cancelled <em>19 Kids and Counting</em>. The move comes two months after a police report was made public showing one of the show's stars, Josh Duggar, had been investigated for fondling underage girls, including his sisters."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Hillary Clinton Outlines Bill Clinton's Possible New Role | [
"Over the weekend, Hillary Clinton gave some specifics on a new possible role for her husband, former president Bill Clinton, in her administration if she wins the presidency. In a speech in Kentucky, Hillary Clinton says Bill Clinton would focus on economic issues. Meanwhile, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders looks t... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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A Disappointing Thriller Channels Hitchcock And Bram 'Stoker' | [
"Stoker has a ripely decadent, creepy-crawly feel that would have gotten under my skin if the tone weren't so arch and the people so ghoulishly remote. It's like a bad Strindberg play with added splatter. But director Park Chan-wook certainly works to make you uncomfortable. Take the early shot in which the teenage... | [
"Stories: 1) Allison Pearson's 'Love' Letter To Keith Partridge 2) A Twisty, Brutal 'Drive' For A Level-Headed Hero"
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Kerry Takes Victory in Iowa Caucuses | [
"Sen. John Kerry wins a solid victory in Iowa's caucuses, beating Sen. John Edwards, Rep. Dick Gephardt and former Gov. Howard Dean. The field of presidential hopefuls shifts with the result, as Dean and Gephardt, two former favorites, finish third and fourth, respectively. Hear NPR's Melissa Block and NPR's David ... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Nappily Ever After | [
"Clint took a deep breath. His mind was racing with thoughts of his soon-to-be bride, the woman he'd spend the rest of his life with. He let a sheepish grin rise on his face when he pictured hers, overcome with emotion when she pulled the silver ribbon and opened the box to the book of love poems that said all that... | [
"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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Picking Up the Pieces in Mississippi | [
"While much of the nation's attention continues to focus on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts in Louisiana, Mississippi residents are considering their own prospects for recovery. Madeleine Brand speaks with David Schaper, reporting from the coastal town of Pascagoula, on picking up the pieces outside the New Orle... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Nader Could Affect Swing States | [
"Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader seeks to ease Democrats' concerns that he will distract voters from their efforts to unseat President George Bush. Political analysts are debating what effect Nader could have in swing states like Oregon and Florida. Hear NPR's Michele Norris, the University of South ... | [
"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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Race: The Non-Issue That Is | [
"A few more words about last week's rudeness outbreak. Last week I talked about why South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's address actually does matter. And why it was a bit more than just the distraction Wilson's partisans were making it out to be. (Well, since then there have been add... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Fannie & Freddie Buyout Affects Urban Housing | [
"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac currently back well over half of new home loans in the U.S. With such a great influence in the housing market, many fair housing advocates have relied on the two companies to help equalize the playing field for low-income and minority home buyers. Shanna Smith, of the National Fair Housi... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Fifty Years Later, The Berlin Wall Is History | [
"Fifty years ago this weekend, construction began on one of the starkest landmarks of the Cold War. NPR's Tom Gjelten is in Germany for the anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall."
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Attorney General To Employees: You Can't Solicit Prostitutes, Ever | [
"Attorney General Eric Holder sent a memo to all employees at the Department of Justice with a very simple directive: You are not allowed to solicit prostitutes — ever. The memo follows an Inspector General report that found Drug Enforcement agents had \"sex parties\" in Colombia with prostitutes paid for by drug c... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Obama: 'We Have Wept With You' | [
"President Obama grieved with the community of Newtown, Conn., Sunday night, telling residents at a memorial service that he was there to assure those who lost loved ones in Friday's brutal attack \"that you're not alone in your grief, that our world too has been torn apart — that all across this land of ours, we h... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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The Tree That Rocked The Music Industry | [
"Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Dan Katz has two cellos. The better one — the one he prefers to play with the orchestra — is 200 years old and has rosewood tuning pegs. When the orchestra went on an 11-concert European tour in January, he purposefully left it home. \"I worry with that instrument about internati... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Chile Celebrates First Woman President | [
"Michelle Bachelet was once held as a political prisoner under former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet. Saturday, the single mother of three became the nation's first woman president in a warm and emotional ceremony."
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"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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Saudi Arabia Denounces U.S. Senate's Rebukes On Jamal Khashoggi And Yemen War | [
"Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET Accusing U.S. lawmakers of interfering in its affairs, Saudi Arabia has angrily rejected newly passed U.S. Senate resolutions ending U.S. support for the war in Yemen and laying blame for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the feet of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Ar... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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USDA Pullout From Mexico Has Economic Consequences | [
"A little over a year ago, the federal government banned USDA inspectors from entering Mexico at five Texas border crossings to inspect cattle headed to the U.S. That decision has had a huge economic impact on small border towns in Texas and now cattle producers and border politicians are asking for relief. From th... | [
"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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Rising Cost Of PrEP To Prevent HIV Infection Pushes It Out Of Reach For Many | [
"Public health officials are expanding efforts to get the HIV prevention pill into the hands of those at risk, in a nationwide effort to curb infections. But the officials are hitting roadblocks — the drug's price tag, which has surged in recent years, and changes in insurance coverage that put a heftier financial ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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The Ancient Origins of Modern Board Games | [
"At the Smithsonian Institution's Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the exhibit \"Asian Games: The Art of Contest\" reveals that many of today's board games have roots in much earlier versions. Curator Ann Gunter takes Liane Hansen on a tour of the show. One easily recognizable older game is pachisi: four opponents receiv... | [
"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Ukraine-Russian Deal May Free Jailed Pilot | [
"The woman, Nadezhda Savchenko, was a military pilot captured during the war in Eastern Ukraine, and her case has become a symbol of the conflict between the two countries."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Examining Halliburton's 'Sweetheart' Deal in Iraq | [
"Oil services company Halliburton has come under intense scrutiny over its multi-billion-dollar contracts with the U.S. military in Iraq. Congressional critics want to know if the company is engaging in gold-plating contracts -- inflating costs and pocketing the difference. Other critics charge that Halliburton has... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Driving in Baghdad: A Hell of a Commute | [
"If you think you have a bad commute, imagine driving in Baghdad. Four years after the U.S. invasion, there are double the number of cars and no traffic lights. Traffic police try to control the insane intersections. But no one pays attention. Traffic cop Muhammed Abbas is unarmed and too frightened to take on Bagh... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Back From China, LeBron James Speaks Out On NBA Controversy | [
"Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has criticized a tweet sent by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey in support of Hong Kong protesters, saying of Morey, \"I believe he wasn't educated on the situation at hand.\" James has just returned from the NBA's tense trip to China, where teams played exhibition g... | [
"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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In Animated, Oscar-Nominated Doc, A Man Turns His Brother In For Murder | [
"An animated film is up for best documentary short at the Oscars this year. It's only the second time an animated film has been in the running since the category was established in the 1940s. Last Day of Freedom is the story of Bill Babbitt, a man who turns his brother in for murder, hoping the police will help his... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Richard Harris Reports On The Images Of One Of Jupiter's Moons, | [
"recently sent back by the Galileo spacecraft. The long awaited photos show that the moon -- called Ganymede -- has an icy terrain of scars and ridges. Scietists hope the images, which are just the beginning of what Galileo will send back, will help them to better understand the Earth."
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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'Revenge Of The She-Punks' Sets Out To Rectify A Gender Imbalance | [
"Punk rock might be a relatively young genre, but the legend of its history has already become more or less solidified. Ask what makes punk punk and you'll probably get a story that starts in 1970s London, or maybe New York; you'll get The Sex Pistols, The Ramones or The Clash; counterculture, anti-establishment an... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Pelosi Blasts GOP Leadership's Underreaction To Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Remarks | [
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took aim Thursday at Republican leadership, saying the GOP had ignored a wave of threats and comments by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a promoter of QAnon and other conspiracy theories, and placed her on the House Education Committee despite her questioning of school shootings. \"W... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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U.S. Bans Travel From Brazil, New Hong Kong Protests, Florida Voting Law Struck Down | [
"The U.S. has banned travel from Brazil after a surge in coronavirus cases there. Also, protests sparked on Sunday in response to China's plans to tighten its control over Hong Kong through security legislation. And, a federal judge has ruled that a Florida state law that would have required felons to pay any outst... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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Decoding Nature: Ornithology Experts Solve A Double Mystery | [
"We asked listeners to record sounds of backyard wildlife and invited the experts at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to identify them. Today's mystery sound comes from a listener in Boone County, Mo."
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"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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The Newest Public Transportation In Town: Uber | [
"Residents in Altamonte Springs, just outside of Orlando, have a new public transportation option — Uber. The city will be the first in the country to partially subsidize Uber fares. The city will cover 20 percent of any ride beginning or ending in Altamonte Springs — 25 percent for rides to or from the local commu... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Iran Cracks Down On Foreign Journalists | [
"Supporters of Iran's defeated presidential candidate are keeping up pressure with new protests. Babak Rahimi, a professor of Iranian and Islamic studies at the University of California, San Diego, talks from Tehran with Steve Inskeep about what's been going on in the Iranian capital since demonstrations broke out.... | [
"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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Fired Ambassador: Factions Compete Under Karzai | [
"Said Jawad served as Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States from 2003 until September of this year, when he was ordered to vacate his post. Melissa Block talks with the former ambassador and current fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School about his dismissal and the prospect of Taliban participation within the... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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Former AG Jeff Sessions Faces Runoff In Senate Primary | [
"Former Trump administration Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces a runoff primary later this month in Alabama to take back his old Senate seat. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Andrew Yeager (@andsygr) reporter and host at WBHM in Birmingham. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Justice Kennedy and the Meaning of 'Freedom' | [
"U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke over the weekend at an annual meeting of the American Bar Association about the meaning of the word \"freedom.\" <em>Slate</em> legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick, who was at the meeting and heard the speech, discusses Kennedy's influence on legal and political discourse... | [
"Renee Montagne talks to Slate.com writer Mark Joseph Stern about his current article, \"The Long, Tragic History of Violence at LGBTQ Bars and Clubs in America.\""
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Spouse's Dementia Leaves Poet A 'Strange Relation' | [
"After 30 years of marriage, poet Rachel Hadas gradually found her husband George slipping into uncharacteristic silences. George, a professor of music at Columbia University, was soon diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 61. Before 2004, Hadas didn't have a name for George's discomfiting behavior. But... | [
"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Alt.Latino's American Anthems: An Exploration Of Songs That Unite | [
"Anthems are curious things. There are the songs that each country is given to represent and sometimes unite its citizens. But other songs pop up and unite a specific subset of citizens. Songs that most often come from popular music tap into a collective energy to represent such disparate causes — from a soccer fig... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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Relic Containing Pope John Paul II's Blood Stolen | [
"One of only three known containers holding what's said to be Pope John Paul II's blood was stolen over the weekend from a small church in the mountains of Italy's central Abruzzo region. According to the BBC, the thief or thieves \"left the collection box, but took a crucifix and the priceless relic, which contain... | [
"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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Paul Volcker Defends Idea Of Reining In Biggest Banks | [
"Paul Volcker, the towering former head, literally and figuratively, of the Federal Reserve, argues in a New York Times opinion piece for his idea, now adopted by President Barack Obama, of splitting the nation's largest banks from some of their biggest moneymaking -- and riskiest -- operations. Volcker has argued ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger Says Soleimani Assassination Was The Right Move | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger about any potential fallout from the U.S. killing of an Iranian general."
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'The War Tapes': Soldiers Tell Their Own Iraq Stories | [
"The new documentary The War Tapes began with a simple idea: Let soldiers tell their own stories. Filmmakers gave members of the New Hampshire National Guard cameras, trained them how to use the equipment, and then asked the soldiers to document their experiences in Iraq during a one-year deployment in 2004. The f... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Falsely Accused and Facing Deportation | [
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Novelist Kamel Daoud, Finding Dignity In The Absurd | [
"The most talked-about novel written in French recently is not by a Frenchman, but by an Algerian, newspaper editor Kamel Daoud. It's called The Meursault Investigation, and it's a response to the most famous novel ever written by a French Algerian, a mainstay of the 20th century canon: The Stranger, by Albert Camu... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption"
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Parenting And Elder Care Can Be A Tough Balancing Act | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Responding to Your Letters | [
"NPR's Tony Cox is joined by <em>News & Notes</em> producer/editor Christopher Johnson to read through listener letters. Today, they read letters about the film <em>American Gangster</em>, this month's family series, and last week's consumer boycott known as \"National Blackout Day.\""
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"In the aftermath of catastrophic events such as a mass shooting or natural disaster, politicians often offer up their thoughts and prayers to victims. Critics then hit back, condemning the phrase as meaningless — with no real value or impact. Now a new study from economists finds that prayers might have an actual ... | npr | {
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The Fling: The Sunny Sound Of Swagger | [
"Long Beach, Calif., isn't known for its plethora of live venues, so what's a band to do in a sleepy beach town? Go on tour, of course — that's what The Fling has been doing almost since its inception. In 2005, Dustin Lovelis started recording his own compositions in his free time. He soon recruited his brother Gra... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Potential Trump Adviser Suggests Climate Change Regulations Are Communist Conspiracy | [
"President Trump has tapped a former Texas regulator to be his senior adviser on environmental policy. Like a string of other controversial picks, she questions the science behind climate change."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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The Irony Of Death And The Circle Of Life | [
"Ross Douthat, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, has written an insightful piece on the the movie Avatar , where he lifts up its invocation of religious responses to Nature. He ends on a poignant note: The question is whether Nature actually deserves a religious response. ... Nature is suffering and death. I... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Still Without Pay, Kentucky Coal Miners Continue Month-Long Railroad Blockade | [
"In late July, miners in Harlan County blocked a train loaded with more than $1 million worth of coal. Nearly a month later, they’re still there."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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A Satisfying Steampunk Saga Winds Up In 'Clockwork Crown' | [
"When it came out last year, Beth Cato's The Clockwork Dagger was a fresh, welcome addition to the steampunk canon. Still, it left many questions unanswered: The novel's protagonist, Octavia Leander — a young healer with a tragic past — hadn't grasped the scope of her magical powers. And the political machinations ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Slate's Ballot Box: The Democratic Race So Far | [
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StoryCorps Griot: Making Ends Meet | [
"Each Tuesday, we bring you a story from this project, which is recording African Americans talking about their lives. Today, we hear how one mother made ends meet during the holidays. When Carrie Conley's husband left in the early 1960s, she started raising six children on her own. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: I'm Farai... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Songs We Love: Don Trip, 'White House' | [
"A thumping bass kick, triplet hi-hats, dramatic piano chords and synthesized string arrangements are standard fare for your typical trap rap song. But once again, Memphis' Don Trip proves he's far from a typical trap rapper. \"Let's go do a drive-by on the White House,\" Trip spits, adding, \"Let's pull a home inv... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Afghanistan's Neighbors React To The Taliban's Takeover Of Kabul | [
"The Taliban’s takeover of Kabul sent shockwaves throughout the world, including Afghanistan’s neighbors, India and Pakistan. What is their reaction? Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with NPR’s international correspondent Lauren Frayer about the implications of what’s going on. This art... | [
"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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Shell's Big Deal Could Shift Global Landscape Of Gas Business | [
"Royal Dutch Shell plans to spend nearly $70 billion to acquire natural gas giant BG Group. The deal, if approved, would create the world's largest independent producer of liquefied natural gas."
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Antiques Road Show Satire | [
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Consumers Warned Of Face-Paint Recall | [
"The FDA is advising Americans to avoid using water-based face paints distributed by the Oriental Trading Co. in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is recalling the product after reports that the paints caused irritation in some users. From the alert: \"The FDA has learned of a cluster of adverse events in children expos... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Lockheed Martin To Close Plants, Lay Off Workers | [
"Lockheed Martin says it's forced to reduce costs as federal defense spending declines. The nation's largest military contractor announced plans on Thursday to eliminate 4,000 jobs over the next year and a half. It also plans to close plants in several states including California, Pennsylvania and Ohio."
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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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In Politics: Economy, Jobs And 'Occupy The Hood' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Drivers Had Safety Concerns Before Race That Took Indy Champ's Life -- American Woman Stricken At South Pole Is Now In New Zealand -- Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? Other stories making headlines include: Read More -- \"Wall Street Protest... | npr | {
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Like Millennials, More Older Americans Steering Away From Driving | [
"A growing number of Americans are driving less and getting rid of their cars. The trend is gaining traction in middle-aged adults, to the point where fewer of them are even bothering to get or renew their driver's licenses, but it's been prominent among younger adults — millennials — for years now. \"Honestly, at ... | [
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Harry Olivieri, Philly Cheesesteak King, Dies | [
"Harry Olivieri, credited with helping invent the Philly cheesesteak sandwich, has died at the age of 90. Olivieri and his older brother, Pat, began making Philadelphia's signature sandwich in 1933. The pair co-founded Pat's King of Steaks, selling the mix of beef and onions that still claims rabid fans. Melissa Bl... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Subway Art: New York's Underground Treasures | [
"When the New York City subway was first built 100 years ago, it was informed by a philosophical movement known as \"The City Beautiful.\" It held that art and architecture must appeal to many -- not just the elite -- and that beautiful structures could inspire civic virtue. Since 1985, a Metropolitan Transportatio... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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The News Roundup - Domestic | [
"With guest host Todd Zwillich. The House of Representatives held its first set of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced his late entry into the Democratic presidential primary. Professional journalists on Twitter c... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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'Theybies': Letting Children Decide Their Gender | [
"With Budd Mishkin Is your baby a boy or a girl? Maybe, it’s a “theyby.” We’ll look at raising children without a gender designation. Guests Alex Morris, contributing editor to New York Magazine. (@AlexMorrisNY) Nate Sharpe, father raising twin theybies, Zyler and Kadyn. Lise Eliot, professor of neuroscience at the... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Repeal And Replace Slogan Fails To Deliver Vote On Obamacare Alternative | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Susan Davis and Larry Leavitt, senior vice president of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about the collapse of the Republican health care bill in the Senate."
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Not My Job: We Quiz Mike Murphy, Who Does Political Consulting, On Insulting | [
"Mike Murphy hosts the podcast Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod, and these days, he consults for the group Republican Voters Against Trump. We've invited him to play a game called \"Consulting, meet insulting.\" Three questions about insults through the ages. Click the audio link above to find out how he does."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Dispatch from the Haunted Forest | [
"Sunday is Halloween -- the holiday that celebrates all things spooky. NPR's Melissa Jaeger-Miller goes into the depths of a haunted forest and makes it out alive with this report."
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Purdue Pharma Offers Restructuring Plan, Sackler Family Would Give Up Ownership | [
"Under a bankruptcy plan filed late Monday night, Purdue Pharma would pay roughly $500 million in cash up front to settle hundreds of thousands of injury claims linked to the company's role in the deadly opioid epidemic. The company said additional payments would be spread over the next decade, including installme... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Quoting Lennon, Bernanke Speaks Of Life's Unpredictability | [
"Federal Reserve chairmen rarely say much about themselves. At today's Boston College School of Law commencement, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke broke that tradition. The text of Bernanke's address is here. Among the highlights: Read More >> \"Life is much less predictable than we would wish. As John Lennon once said, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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The Evolving Hostage Crisis In Algeria | [
"In an ongoing crisis in North Africa, the Algerian military has reportedly launched an operation in response to the dozens of hostages taken by extremist groups at a gas field near the Libyan border. NPR's Neal Conan talks with University of Cambridge lecturer George Joffe about the evolving situation."
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NASA Hopes A Hack Will Overcome Mars Rover's Memory Gap | [
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Political Daughters Carry On The Family Name In Congress | [
"Serving in Congress is increasingly a family business. NPR's political editor Charlie Mahtesian tells NPR's Rachel Martin that more daughters of politicians are following in their fathers' footsteps."
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Short Poems Still Sweet to Fans of the Form | [
"Aficionados of the short poem gathered Monday at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York to celebrate the form at the Stephen Crane Festival of the Short Poem."
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Thistle And Shamrock: Classically Celtic | [
"Hear music that draws upon traditional roots whilst oozing classical style, albeit with string sections sounding just a little more racy than usual."
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Drawing Security Lessons From Benghazi Mission Attack | [
"The debate continues over the handling of the September attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. But retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says some important lessons have already been learned about strengthening diplomatic security and inter-agency communication."
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Politicians Weigh Merits of $700 Billion Bank Bailout | [
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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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Post-Impeachment Essay | [
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Long Hair And Lowriders: Latin Rock In 1971 | [
"We take the Alt.Latino Time Machine back to 1971 to tell the story of how three albums captured a moment when music, culture and current events collided in song. WAR's All Day Music, El Chicano's Revolución and Santana's Santana III made a difference 50 years ago and are still influential on Latin music in the new... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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20 Injured In Stabbing At Pennsylvania High School | [
"Nineteen students and a security guard were stabbed as the school day began today at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, Penn., outside of Pittsburgh. They are expected to survive. Authorities say a student wielding two knives went on a rampage down one hallway in the school and was tackled by the school... | [
"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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Supreme Court Rules Against Bush on Guantanamo | [
"The Supreme Court rules against President Bush on his administration's handling of war crimes trials for Guantanamo Bay detainees. The ruling says the proposed trials for Guantanomo detainees were illegal under U.S. law and international Geneva conventions."
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C. Vivian Stringer: Winner at the Game of Life | [
"C. Vivian Stringer, coach of the Rutgers women's basketball team, is among the year's fascinating people, named by Tell Me More. Stringer became widely-known to the world following racially disparaging remarks directed at her team by media personality Don Imus. After a strong public outcry, Imus was later fired by... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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Tony Horwitz On Drinking Across The Political Aisle | [
"Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tony Horwitz has spent the last two years in the South, embracing what he calls “bar-stool democracy.” It’s the premise of his new book, Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide, which catalogs his journey as he retraces the footsteps of journalist-turned-landscape-a... | [
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Reminders Flood In: Athletes Are People, Not Heroes | [
"These have certainly been dispiriting times for those who admire athletes, who proclaim that sports build character. The horrendous shooting by Oscar Pistorius is of course, in a category mercifully unapproached since the O.J. Simpson case, but the Whole Earth Catalog of recent examples of athletic character-build... | [
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Cancer Foundation Reverses Planned Parenthood Cut | [
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Today's Bullied Teens Subject To 'Sticks And Stones' Online, Too | [
"When Emily Bazelon was in eighth grade, her friends fired her. Now a senior editor for Slate, Bazelon writes in her new book, Sticks and Stones: \"Two and a half decades later, I can say that wryly: it happened to plenty of people, and look at us now, right? We survived. But at the time, in that moment, it was imp... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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President Bush Releases $2.9 Trillion Budget | [
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"Stories: 1) Linda Bilmes on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 2) Joseph Stiglitz on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 3) A 'Brighter' Album from the Drive-By Truckers"
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U.K. Police Confirm Identities Of All 39 Vietnamese Nationals Found Dead In Truck | [
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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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Ohio Governor Honors Dallas Mavericks (Take That, LeBron!) | [
"Ohio Gov. John Kasich probably isn't going to lose the votes of many Clevelanders, or Ohioans for that matter, with a resolution meant to stick it to NBA superstar LeBron James of the vanquished Miami Heat, there being no love lost between Ohioans and the basketball player who they feel abandoned them. A resolutio... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Jobless Rate Ticks Up, But Job Growth Is Better Than Expected -- U.S. Knew Of 'Imminent' Move In Crimea, Top Official Says -- Russian Lawmakers Welcome Separatist Steps By Crimea -- Book News: @GSElevator Author Loses Book Deal Other stories making headlines: -- \"Seven Short ... | npr | {
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Here, Drink A Nice Glass Of Sparkling Clear Wastewater | [
"In California's Silicon Valley, there will soon be a new source of water for residents. That may not sound like big news, but the source of this water – while certainly high-tech — is raising some eyebrows. With freshwater becoming more scarce in many parts of the country, the public may have to overcome its avers... | [
"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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Patsy Gets Her Festival | [
"This weekend marks the first annual Patsy Cline Festival in Winchester, Virginia. Jacki talks with biographer Ellis Nassour about the delayed recognition for Patsy--she wasn't always well thought of in Winchester. And we'll hear portions of two Patsy Cline chestnuts."
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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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Famed Soprano Renata Tebaldi Dies in Italy | [
"Renowned opera singer Renata Tebaldi died Sunday at her home in Italy. Tebaldi, one of the great Italian operatic sopranos of the 20th century, was 82. Patrick Smith, former editor of <em>Opera News</em>, says the sound of her voice was like \"pouring cream.\" Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden."
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"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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Trump Threatened To Kill The Iran Nuclear Deal. But The Deal Wins — For Now | [
"President Trump's Iran address creates uncertainty about the long-term survival of the two-year-old nuclear deal. It opens the door to Congress to find ways out of it, even as he threatened — yet again — to use his power as president to break the deal himself. But for now, the deal stands — with the administration... | [
"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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Recipe: Roasted Kabocha Squash And Creminis With Fresh Herbs | [
"Serves 6. 2 small or 1 large Kabocha squash 2 leeks, sliced lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch strips 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 pound cremini mushrooms, wiped clean 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage Preheat oven to... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Race a Factor in Mississippi Election | [
"Race has become a major factor in the gubernatorial race in Mississippi. NPR's Tavis Smiley takes a closer look with Eric Springfellow, columnist with <EM>The Clarion-Ledger</EM> in Jackson, Miss. Smiley also talks to Barbara Blackmon, a candidate for lieutenant governor -- if Blackmon wins on November 4, she will... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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22-Year-Old Medical Student Witnesses World War I's Horrors In 'The Winter Soldier' | [
"Author and physician Daniel Mason‘s new book “The Winter Soldier” is a vivid historical fiction about a privileged 22-year-old Polish medical student who is deployed to treat critically wounded patients in a remote World War I field station in the Carpathian Mountains. Here & Now‘s Robin Yo... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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