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Native American Healing In The Digital Age | [
"A traditional Native American healing ceremony is performed to promote a sense of wellness and to connect participants in mind, body and spirit. The ceremonies can include prayer, chants and sacred objects and are often accompanied by music played on traditional instruments. But one healing ceremony in Phoenix has... | [
"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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Report: Emergency Response Inadequate In Airport Shooting | [
"A report on the deadly shooting at Los Angeles International Airport last year was released Tuesday. It criticizes the response of public safety agencies, citing poor coordination and faulty technology."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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The Day After In Egypt | [
"Egyptians woke up with the question today — what happens after you depose a democratically elected government? That was of course the government headed by Mohammed Morsi — a member of the Islamist political group the Muslim Brotherhood — removed from office yesterday by the country’s milita... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Commentary: The End of Diplomacy | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that the end of the U.N. diplomatic process demonstrates an erosion of the democratic principles the Bush administration says it's working to uphold."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Nigella's Party Plan: An Excess Of Fun, Not Expense | [
"During a time when many Americans are tightening our belts, we may have to loosen them a bit for the holidays, especially when it's time to have guests over. But as cookbook author Nigella Lawson says, \"You entertain to see your friends. You're not opening a restaurant.\" The main goal is to host a fun and affor... | [
"Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details"
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How Do You Make $3 Trillion Disappear? The Fed Will Soon Find Out | [
"The Planet Money team explains how to make $3 trillion disappear, which is what the Federal Reserve will be trying to do. It created the money after the financial crisis to try to help the economy and lower interest rates. But now that the economy is improving the money could eventually create inflation or cause b... | [
"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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Gop Presidential Possibilities | [
"-- Commentator Kevin Phillips is unimpressed by the likely Republican presidential candidates in 2000--they're all members of the Bush administration."
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"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Lynn Harrell Pays Tribute | [
"Lynn Harrell pays tribute to fellow cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who celebrates his 70th birthday today."
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"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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Obesity Linked To Lower Grades Among Teen Girls | [
"Childhood obesity has made it to the forefront of public health issues, both in the United Kingdom and in the United States. Now researchers at the Universities of Dundee, Strathclyde, Georgia and Bristol say that not only does obesity affect a child's overall health, but it may also lead to poorer school performa... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Marketplace Report: 'Wall Street Journal' Ads | [
"<em>The Wall Street Journal</em> has confirmed speculation that it will start selling advertisements on its front page. John Dimsdale of <em>Marketplace</em> talks with Noah Adams about what the new policy means for the newspaper's bottom line."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Out of This World: Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy | [
"I am not overly fond of the word genre. Sometimes, of course, it is simply used to describe a type of book that makes use of certain conventions. However, for many people, the word has a pejorative taint — they see genre fiction as being somehow \"less\" than non-genre writing. When these people find that they rea... | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Glen Weldon, and Chris Klimek talk about Chritopher Nolan's space adventure, Interstellar. This leads to a conversation about other hard sci-fi space movies like Contact, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Alien. All that, plus What's Ma... | npr | {
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'And a Little Child Shall Lead Them': Advent Special | [
"David Cherwien conducts the Twin Cities-based National Lutheran Choir in its annual concert for the Advent season. Performing in the majestic acoustic space of the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, the 60-voice ensemble offers a program that includes a cappella singing, works accompanied by organ and familiar h... | [
"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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Why free security software is your best bet | [
"Rob Pegoraro of the Washington Post says a patchwork quilt of free and cheap security software probably beats any expensive suite from the likes of Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro."
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"A bug called Heartbleed has revealed a hole in one of the most popular encryption programs online. Tech professionals are working on other ways to protect your data beside needing a password."
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Survey: Employers Expect Hiring Uptick | [
"The online jobs site CareerBuilder.com surveyed 2,700 human resource professionals and hiring managers to find out whether they plan to employ more people in the coming year. Twenty percent said they plan to bring on more full-time staff in 2010. Salaries and benefits are likely to stay tight, the research found."... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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What It Takes to Get the Story | [
"The national media spent months earlier this year reporting how American guards abused detainees at the U.S.-run Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Meanwhile, there hasn't been much reporting about how guards have allegedly beat up immigrant detainees awaiting deportation and terrorized them with dogs -- right here in Ame... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Can Photos Save A Vanishing Culture? | [
"Taylor Weidman thinks so. At the foot of the Himalayas is a region of Nepal that has been virtually untouched by modern times. \"Mustang,\" according to photographer Weidman, \"is arguably the best-preserved example of traditional Tibetan life left in the world.\" Weidman received a Fulbright Scholarship in 201... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Trump Chooses Michigan Philanthropist Betsy DeVos As Secretary Of Education | [
"President-elect Donald Trump has named Michigan philanthropist and charter school advocate Betsy DeVos as his secretary of education."
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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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If Diplomat Isn't Punished In Airplane 'Bomb Scare', Is That Fair? | [
"It's possible that a Qatari diplomat who authorities say set off a chain of events that led to the scrambling of fighter jets and a lot of inconvenience for other passengers won't face any legal repercussions from the bomb scare last night on a United Airlines flight from Washington to Denver. Denver's KUSA-TV rep... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Dubliners Lament Loss of Legendary Cafes | [
"The Bewley's Cafes in Dublin, where James Joyce stopped for coffee and the playwright Brendan Behan sipped tea while waiting for the pubs to open, have closed, apparently for good. Locals are mourning the loss of an institution. Hear reporter Nessa Tierney."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Trump Vows To End 'Sanctuary Cities,' But No One Can Agree What That Label Means | [
"During the campaign, Donald Trump railed against \"sanctuary cities\" — generally understood to be jurisdictions where local law enforcement doesn't cooperate sufficiently with federal immigration authorities. Sanctuary cities were an especially hot issue because of the death of Kate Steinle, a tourist shot by a M... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Pastor Rick Warren Brings McCain, Obama Together | [
"The Saddleback Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion marks the first joint appearance by John McCain and Barack Obama this campaign season. It's moderated by pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren."
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"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Prologue Of 'Water: The Epic Struggle For Wealth, Power, And Civilization' | [
"In 1763 a twenty-seven-year-old instrument maker named JamesWatt repaired a model of a Newcomen steam engine owned by the University of Glasgow. Britain was in the grip of a dire fuel famine resulting from the early deforestation of its countryside, and many of the primitive engines invented by Thomas Newcomen a h... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Wallace Invented 'New Style, New Comedy' | [
"To read David Foster Wallace was to feel your eyelids pulled open. Some writers specialize in the away-from-home experience — they've safaried, eaten across Italy, covered a war. Wallace offered his alive self cutting through our sleepy aquarium — our standard TV, stores, political campaigns. Writers who can do th... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Philippines - New Leader | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports that the new president of the Philippines spent the day shoring up support from the country's most important power centers-- the business, military and the Catholic Church. Gloria Macapgal Arroyo, the vice president who took power over the weekend when President Josef Estrada was forced f... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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Medicare and Prescription Drugs | [
"NPR's Julie Rovner reports that the Senate completed work on the prescription drug bill, restricting the legal loopholes drug companies use to guard their patents after they've expired. That'll make it easier for cheaper, non-brand-name drugs to be made. But the Senate failed to agree on how to provide prescriptio... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Black Friday Shopping Tradition Spreads Around The World | [
"The post-Thanksgiving shopping spree known as Black Friday has become tradition elsewhere, even without the Thanksgiving holiday hook, such as the South American nation of Colombia."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 3 Scientists Win Nobel In Physics For Development Of Blue LED. -- Nurse In Spain Gets Ebola, Officials Say 'We Followed Protocol'. And here are more early headlines: Federal Court Upholds Wisconsin Voter ID Law. (Wisconsin Journal-Sentinel) Illinois Man Detained, Suspec... | npr | {
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He's 6 Foot 3, And A Towering | [
"He's 6 foot 3, and a towering presence on the podium of Avery Fisher Hall. He was instrumental in the reunification of Germany, and has led the New York Philharmonic since 1991. Kurt Masur celebrates his 70th birthday today. We'll hear him conduct the New York Philharmonic in the Slavonic Dance, op.46, No.8. (Teld... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Tomato Pudding: 'Taste It To Believe It' | [
"Listeners have been writing in telling us about their unique holiday food. Heather MacDonald of Mahnattan Beach, Calif., says tomato pudding is straight-up, old-school Midwestern holiday fare. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: A few weeks ago, we asked listeners to tell us about their favorite holiday foods. Not conventiona... | [
"Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details"
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Tragic Nerd Trapped Between Beauties | [
"This week on Pop Culture Happy Hour, NPR Monkey See's Linda Holmes and the PCHH gang pause to consider the pranks they're not crazy about on April Fool's Day, Then the archetypes we want to see next, the genres we embrace, and — as always — what's making us happy this week."
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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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USA Gymnastics Announces New CEO, The Fourth In Less Than 2 Years | [
"USA Gymnastics has hired a new CEO: the embattled organization's fourth leader in the past two years. The organization is trying to get beyond a widening sexual abuse scandal."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Signs Voter ID Bill. -- In Nigeria, Boko Haram Suspected In Attacks That Kill Dozens. -- Rodeo Clown Who Wore Obama Mask Banned From State Fair. And here are more early headlines: Israel Shoots Down Rocket Headed For Coastal City. (New York Times) ... | npr | {
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Rethinking American Cyber Security | [
"When Russian Intelligence used a Texas company’s software update to launch a cyberattack against the U.S. last December, it showed just how vulnerable the U.S. is to cyber-attacks. The White House says it’s finally taking the threat seriously. Guests Sen. Angus King, senator from Maine. Co-chair of the Cyberspace ... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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'The Bully Project' Finds Its Moment | [
"Director Lee Hirsch started filming The Bully Project in 2009, about a year before bullying fully came of age as a high-profile crisis with the launch of what became the It Gets Better project. (That's not to say that's when bullying started, obviously — it's when the current wave of popular media coverage swelled... | [
"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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Couple Tells Of Forced Abortion In Chinese City; 'One Child' Policy Blamed | [
"After running afoul of China's One Child policy, a Chinese couple expected to be hit with a fine. But instead, officials demanded that the woman -- who was in the eighth month of her pregnancy -- have an abortion, according to a new Al Jazeera report. In telling the couple's story, Al Jazeera reporter Melissa Chan... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Irish Border Continues To Be A Sticking Point In A Brexit Deal | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Irish columnist and author Martina Devlin about the key issue in the ongoing Brexit negotiations: the border that separates Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland."
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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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U.K. Government Enforces New Coronavirus Restrictions | [
"A surge in the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom has led to new constraints. Among other rules, more than six people will be forbidden to gather — indoors or out."
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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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Thistle And Shamrock: Welsh Roots | [
"Check out some emerging roots music from Wales with artists including master of the Welsh triple harp Robin Huw Bowen and singer songwriter Meic Stevens. For more information on this program, visit www.thistleradio.com."
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Clinton Weighs In on Race | [
"Former President Bill Clinton meets with Democrats on Capitol Hill, at the invitation of Minority Leader Sen. Tom Daschle. Clinton said he offered a few suggestions on how the Democrats can be more focused in communicating their goals."
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"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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Hallmark Cards, Paris Hilton Settle Lawsuit | [
"Paris Hilton's catchphrase is \"that's hot.\" Hallmark made a greeting card that spoofed Hilton using the phrase. Hilton took out a trademark on \"that's hot\" in 2007 so she sued the card company. Hallmark announced Tuesday it reached a settlement with Hilton."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Blast Rips Through Fallujah Mosque | [
"A crowd of Iraqis is killed in an explosion at a mosque in Fallujah. Iraqi civilians say the blast was caused by a U.S. bomb or missile, but American military officials deny involvement and say it was likely caused when explosives stored near the mosque went off. In Baghdad, at least four U.S. troops are wounded w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President Weeks After Disputed Vote. -- Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team. -- South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot. -- California's Thomas Fire 45 Percent Contained. --... | npr | {
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Barbershop: What's the Buzz? | [
"The men in \"barbershop\" talk more about immigration reform, former White House aid Scooter Libby, and Chicago's anti-rap billboard campaign. In this week's shop are Jimi Izrael, Ed Dorn, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ruben Navarette. MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Just ah... | [
"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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El Hijo, El Antropólogo De La Cumbia, Returns | [
"Cumbia has become the lingua franca of Latin American music. A 2/4 beat that started in colonial Colombia, it has spread throughout Latin America, varying funkily throughout the continent. So it makes sense that the artist who calls himself El Hijo de la Cumbia (\"The Son of the Cumbia\") lives in... Malmö, Sweden... | [
"The band from Mexico City released their new album this past March. It's titled \"Somos Uno.\""
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Eyewitness Account of Jaisani Attack: Hassan | [
"Ayad Kadhum Hassan is a 30-year-old college lecturer who witnessed the Jaisani attack. He is preparing for a doctorate degree in engineering. Following is a transcript of his account of what happened: What exactly did you see with your own eyes? I was only 200 to 300 meters away from the accident scene. It was n... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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Owner Of Danish Submarine Held On Murder Charges | [
"Police in Denmark are investigating the disappearance of a Swedish journalist, who had been on an amateur-built submarine before it sank. The sub's owner has been charged in the journalist's death."
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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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Technology and the Economy | [
"Commentator Reed Hundt, former chair of the Federal Communications Commission, says that in order to revive the economy, the White House and the FCC should start paying attention to the importance of the information sector in the nation's economic success."
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To Whom Does Harlem Belong? | [
"Harlem, New York -- home to a famed cultural renaissance ... and an age-old debate over gentrification, some of which played out on today's show. Tony Cox explored both sides of the issue, in conversations with the so-called \"Queen of Harlem Real Estate,\" Willie Suggs, and Nellie Hester Bailey, executive directo... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Media Mergers And Hollywood | [
"Join guest host Lynn Neary on the next Talk of the Nation for a discussion of how recent media mergers and takeovers affect the nation's entertainment industry. Mark Crispin Miller Professor of Media Studies at Johns Hopkins University Speaker Listeners call in"
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Just Why Is It That An Oboe | [
"Just why is it that an oboe is the instrument that sets the tuning pitch for the orchestra? That question from a listener in Portland, Oregon is the jumping off point for today's edition of \"Coming To Terms,\" as Miles Hoffman joins guest host Dan DeVany to talk oboe."
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"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Excerpt: Lost And Wanted | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Pianist Hank Jones Plays With Vitality At 91 | [
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Google's Deal With Publishers Investigated | [
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Excerpt: 'State of Wonder' | [
"Chapter One The news of Anders Eckman's death came by way of Aerogram, a piece of bright blue airmail paper that served as both the stationery and, when folded over and sealed along the edges, the envelope. Who even knew they still made such things? This single sheet had traveled from Brazil to Minnesota to mark... | [
"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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Just How It Sounds: Reading 'Playboy' To The Blind | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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'Audacious' Black Ballerinas Had To Be On Point | [
"For more than four decades, the Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO, has opened its doors to dancers of all races. Ballerina Joan Myers Brown founded the dance studio, in spite of decades of personal struggle against deeply ingrained and often unquestioned racial barriers in the ballet world. Brown, who is Afri... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Chief Of Staff Finds Himself In The Spotlight And Not In A Good Way | [
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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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Sen. Rick Santorum on Abortion | [
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Why More Farmers Are Making The Switch To Grass-Fed Meat And Dairy | [
"Though he didn't come from a farming family, from a young age Tim Joseph was fascinated by the idea of living off the land. Reading magazines like The Stockman Grass Farmer and Graze, he \"got hooked on the idea of grass-fed agriculture — that all energy and wealth comes from the sun,\" he explains, \"and the shor... | [
"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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The 'Girl' In The Title: More Than A Marketing Trend | [
"Here's a trend in new books: Publishers commonly promote them by comparing them to other books — and when the books are crime fiction or thrillers, and written by women, they get compared to the same books again and again and again. Those books would be Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, by Paula... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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The Marketplace Report: Enron and Europe's Moneymen | [
"Alex Chadwick speaks with Marketplace's Stephen Beard about the connection between European financers and the defunct energy company Enron."
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Teaching The Intangibles: How To Ingrain 'Grit' In Students | [
"Author Paul Tough's book, <em>Helping Children Succeed</em>, lays out what he calls the tools for helping children succeed, particularly through attributes like perseverance and grit."
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Author Malin Alegria Builds On 'Estrella's' Star Power | [
"Writer Malin Alegria's first novel, Estrella's Quinceanera, covers familiar territory for anyone who has ever been a 15-year-old girl battling with her mother — but the fact that the book's sassy protagonist, Estrella Alvarez, is Mexican-American makes her unique in the world of young adult fiction. Alegria's book... | [
"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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Louisiana COVID-19 Cases Spike And Spread To Rural Areas | [
"Forty-six states are showing increases in new daily coronavirus cases, among them Louisiana, where COVID-19 cases seemed to be well controlled. On May 10, there were only about 180 new cases reported in the state. Since July 1, the state’s daily new cases have numbered between 1,800 and 2,000. Here & NowR... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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At U.N., Bush Is Grateful for World's Katrina Aid | [
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In A Rare Move, Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes President Trump | [
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2021: The Year Of The Recovery? | [
"Two months into 2021, how is the US economy doing? You might remember that at the end of last year, everything was really uncertain. The economy was in terrible shape, and economic growth was slowing down. But vaccinations for Covid had finally started, and at the end of December the government passed another aid ... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia to Shut Down | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Why Pandemics Give Birth To Hate: From Bubonic Plague To COVID-19 | [
"The pandemic has been responsible for an outbreak of violence and hate directed against Asians around the world, blaming them for the spread of COVID-19. During this surge in attacks, the perpetrators have made their motives clear, taunting their victims with declarations like, \"You have the Chinese Virus, go bac... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Hitchens Beaten Up In Beirut | [
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Rescue Of German Cave Researcher Could Take Days, Officials Say | [
"A four-person rescue team in the German Alps has reached a trapped cave researcher who was injured in a rock fall some three-quarters of a mile below ground. But figuring out how to move him is proving a challenge. NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports that medical workers were with the 52-year-old victim, whose na... | [
"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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Mugabe's Party Loses Control of Parliament | [
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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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Straw Buyers Exchange Vermont Guns For East Coast Drugs | [
"In Vermont, opiate addiction is the high-profile focus of Gov. Peter Shumlin's latest set of policy initiatives. But the state's addiction problem has led to another dangerous issue: Vermont's loose gun laws and a high demand for drugs make a lucrative market for drug dealers who accept guns in return for the drug... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Study: U.S. Viewed As 'Favorable', China As Rising Superpower | [
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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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What Is the Challenge Ahead? | [
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Making (or Promising) Change in Washington | [
"To listen to the political rhetoric these days, you'd think all of Washington, DC is going to be swept out of town, no matter who wins. Democrats and Republicans alike are promising change, and lots of it. In an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times last month, Timothy Noah couldn't help but wonder what that really mean... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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John Fullbright Plays From New Album 'Songs' | [
"Oklahoma musician and singer-songwriter John Fullbright, 26, is out with a new album called “Songs.” All Things Considered music reviewer Meredith Ochs invites comparison to the late Townes Van Zandt, and American Songwriter compares it to Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” and Neil Young’s... | [
"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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Green 'Czar' Pushes Jobs, Community-Building | [
"Van Jones has been on a crusade to, in his words, \"green the ghetto\" by killing two birds with one stone: reducing poverty and saving the environment. Recently appointed as President Obama's special adviser for green jobs, enterprise and innovation, Jones now has an opportunity to implement his vision. \"I've b... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Billionaire GOP Donor Finally Opens Checkbook For 2014 | [
"Republican Party leaders are urging big donors to start writing checks, and the check-writers now include Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson. NPR has confirmed a Politico report that Adelson is putting in $20 million, evenly divided between Crossroads GPS and American Action Network. Both are 501(c)(4) social w... | [
"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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Black College Students Fight HIV on Campus | [
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Remembering Long-Time 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek | [
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Housing Starts Jump; Wholesale Prices Don't; Industrial Production Drops | [
"Construction of new homes soared by 17.2% in May from April, the Commerce Department says. As the Associated Press notes, that's the biggest jump in three months and was well above what most economists expected. In another bit of good economic news, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says wholesale prices rose only 0.... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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My River Home: A Journey from the Gulf War to the Gulf of Mexico | [
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Dagher Explains Brutal Syrian Regimes In 'Assad Or We Burn The Country' | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to journalist Sam Dagher about his book <em>Assad or We Burn the Country: How One Family's Lust for Power Destroyed Syria</em>."
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Baton Rouge Rocked By Shooting Deaths Of 3 Police Officers | [
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"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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Store Owners Resist State Vaping Bans As 'A Death Sentence For Their Business' | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Ohio Kidnapping Survivors Recount Captivity, Escape From Horror | [
"On the day before her 17th birthday, in 2003, Amanda Berry disappeared as she made her way home from her job at a Burger King in Cleveland. A year later, another Cleveland teen, 14-year-old Gina DeJesus, vanished while returning from middle school. Searches for both girls came up empty, and as the years passed it ... | [
"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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Jesca Hoop On World Cafe | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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More Families Seek Reduced-Cost School Lunches | [
"After the price of food shot up last spring, the impact was felt in school cafeterias across the country. Now another economic trend is showing up in the lunch line: stretched family finances. For some school districts, it's making a difficult budget situation worse. At Chippens Hill Middle School in Bristol, Con... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Marco Rubio May Decide To Run For Senate Re-Election After All | [
"Reports of Marco Rubio's eagerness to leave the Senate may be greatly exaggerated. After weeks of private lobbying, the Florida Republican senator now says he is considering running again. He has until June 24, his state's filing deadline, to make up his mind. Rubio announced in April 2015 that he would not run fo... | [
"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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10 People, Including Police Officer, Killed In Colorado Grocery Store Shooting | [
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"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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Love at First Sight -- and a Proposal | [
"Danny Perasa proposed to Annie, his future wife, on their first date 27 years ago, and she accepted. The Brooklyn couple's story is the latest from StoryCorps, a project that records oral histories at New York City's Grand Central Terminal. Annie Perasa says that if Danny doesn't leave her a daily note on the kitc... | [
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'Shutter Island': What Could Possibly Be In The Movie That Isn't In The Trailer? | [
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"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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Uncovering Iraq Coverage | [
"Iraq has been one of the top news stories for more than four years now. Some days, that's a major political development or massive suicide bombing... others, it's a smaller, more incremental development. But either way, it's an important story, that every media outlet struggles to cover, and keep their audience in... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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The Week In Review from 91.7 WVXU | [
"A look back on the week's biggest local news stories from 91.7 WVXU."
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Scars of War Run Deep for Many Female Vets | [
"Female soldiers have been returning from Iraq with not only combat-related trauma, but also with deep emotional wounds known as military sexual trauma. A 2003 survey of women using the Veterans Administration health care system reports that 28 percent experienced at least one sexual assault during military service... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Obama Floats $4 Trillion Budget To Congress | [
"President Obama releases a $4 trillion budget today that calls for middle class tax cuts and major investment in infrastructure. The plan would rely on taxing rich Americans by closing tax loopholes on capital gains and trust funds. Republicans are not on board. Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said Obama was exploitin... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lance Armstrong Admits Doping, Oprah Winfrey Confirms. -- White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say. -- Retail Sales Rose As 2012 Ended; Inflation Remained In Check. -- Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks, Many Listen; But What Was He Saying? Other sto... | npr | {
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Online Makes Inroads in Higher Learning | [
"More and more students are earning their college degrees at the keyboard, as higher education goes online. Neal Conan leads a discussion on the popularity, promise and problems of attending college via the Internet. Guests: Peter Stokes, executive vice president, Eduventures Chet Gardner, Special Assistant to the ... | [
"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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'Scream Queen' Melissa Cross | [
"Vocal coach Melissa Cross is known as the \"Scream Queen\" for her work teaching metal, punk and hardcore performers how to use their voice without ruining their vocal chords. She teaches them how to growl, bark, bellow and scream. Cross is classically trained and has her own instructional DVD titled The Zen of Sc... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Reggae's Jimmy Cliff Returns with 'Black Magic' | [
"After a 10-year hiatus, reggae singer Jimmy Cliff is back with a new album, <em>Black Magic</em>. Cliff speaks about the new recording with NPR's Tony Cox."
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"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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First Listen: Ambrose Akinmusire, 'the imagined savior is far easier to paint' | [
"In early September, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire teased the new album he was recording: @amBROSEire: Ohhh wait ... I think I was suppose to be making a killing melt your face off jazz album ---- opps !!! It first seems a little confusing, maybe even defiant. Here was perhaps the most buzzed-about, award-winning,... | [
"We celebrate 21 years of All Songs Considered with a show of new and thrilling music. I begin this week's episode with a surprising collaboration between Vagabon and Courtney Barnett. They cover a song written in 1965 by the late singer Tim Hardin called \"Reason to Believe.\" But their version is inspired by anot... | npr | {
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Mexico Looks To Be Next To Legalize Marijuana | [
"Updated at 5:26 p.m. ET. Mexico may soon join a growing number of countries, along with many U.S. states, and legalize marijuana. The Mexican president-elect's leftist party, which now has a majority in Congress, has introduced legislation that would allow citizens to grow and sell pot. But Mexicans are divided ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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