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Shanghai To Institute One Pooch Policy | [
"In May, the city of Shanghai will institute a limit of one dog per household. City leaders say there are now more than 800,000 dogs in Shanghai, and that the pet population is exploding."
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'A Moment Of National Crisis': Labour Party MP Calls For 2nd Brexit Referendum | [
"Theresa May will keep her job as British prime minister, after surviving a no-confidence vote Wednesday by members of her Conservative Party. British politics had been thrown into chaos and Brexit into doubt after lawmakers triggered the vote. As NPR reports, it’s a “critical victory” for May in ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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GAO Deems Homeland Security Appointments Not Legitimate | [
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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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European MP: No 'Silver Bullet' On Terrorism | [
"Syed Kamall, a British member of the European Parliament, and a Muslim, was in Brussels during yesterday’s terrorist attacks. He tells Here & Now’s Robin Young that the radicalization of young Muslims must be tackled at all levels. “There’s no silver bullet, you can’t solve this prob... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Adventurous Eating Helped Human Ancestors Boost Odds Of Survival | [
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"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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Nashville Reaches Out | [
"One need not follow mainstream country music to have heard half a dozen country singles released this decade, or fragments of them at least. This past January, a mashup of swaggering bro-country hits by chart fixtures and relative newbies Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Chase Rice, Parmalee and Co... | [
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Vilsack Proposes Changes To Farming | [
"Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is proposing radical changes to farming. Vilsack tells Steve Inskeep that farmers should see the Obama administration's new energy initiatives as opportunities to make new money, at a time when traditional farming policies run in the face of a soaring deficit."
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Cold War Double Spy George Blake Dies At 98 | [
"Cold War spy George Blake died at age 98. NPR recounts his life of passing British secrets to the Soviets, his arrest and daring escape to Russia, where he died years later."
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Digital Bling: Diamonds For Sale Online | [
"Valentine's Day isn't just a celebration for lovers. It's also a time when jewelers step up their advertising for precious stones like diamonds. Traditionally, consumers have gone to jewelry stores to purchase engagement rings and other fine gems. Now, a small but growing number of people are buying diamonds onlin... | [
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Russia Begins Sending Natural Gas To China As Putin And Xi Open New Pipeline | [
"Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a new China-Russia natural gas pipeline on Monday, connecting a Siberian gas field to a city in northeastern China. The initial phase of the pipeline was built in just five years, after the China National Petroleum Corp signed a deal worth ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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In Algeria And Sudan, Protesters Reject Military Rule In Regime Transitions | [
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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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Parents of Stillborn Babies Push for Recognition | [
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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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Swedish Study Finds Surgery For Prostate Cancer Better Than Waiting | [
"For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, uncertainty about what to do remains a big problem, despite years of research on the options. Now, a Swedish study suggests that radical prostatectomy — complete removal of the prostate gland — is better than \"watchful waiting\" for the treatment of younger men with low... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Conservative Latinos, NAACP Blast Arizona Immigration Law | [
"In Arizona, many Hispanic voters have socially conservative values that put them squarely in the Republican camp. But the state's controversial new immigration law now has them at odds with their party. Host Michel Martin speaks with DeeDee Blase, founder of Somos Republicans, an organization of Hispanic Republica... | [
"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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European Leaders Warn Greeks On 'No' Vote In Referendum | [
"Updated at 11:42 a.m. ET European leaders are warning Greeks who vote \"no\" in Sunday's referendum will be choosing to leave the eurozone, the bloc of countries that uses the common currency. \"It is democracy, it is the right of the Greek people to decide what they want for their future,\" French President Franc... | [
"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Columbia: Prisoner Leave | [
"-- Quil Lawrence (f) reports from Bogota that Colombia's congress has passed legislation that would give prisoners as much as two months of leave from jail per year, once they've served two-thirds of their sentences. President Ernesto Samper (air-NESS-toh.SAHM-pair) is expected to sign the measure into law. It was... | [
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House | [
"Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Felina Rakowski-Gallagher, Founder Of 'The Upper Breast Side' | [
"Jessica Harris speaks with Felina Rakowski-Gallagher, the ex-New York City cop turned breast feeding boutique owner about how the store grew from a business run out of her apartment to a premier destination for everything pertaining to breast-feeding on the upper west side of Manhattan. Harris also speaks with C... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Weekly Wrap: "Chuck And Nancy." | [
"NPR Science Desk producer Madeline Sofia and education reporter Claudio Sanchez join Sam to talk through the week that was: hurricanes and earthquakes, Donald Trump's deal with Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, Beyonce's birthday, the Trump administration's action on DACA and Title IX, a man-made gas short... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Israel Reports Hamas Rocket Strikes Near Tel Aviv | [
"The Israeli air offensive in Gaza has prompted a new wave of Hamas rocket and mortar fire on communities in southern Israel. Three Israelis were killed in Kiryat Malachi this morning. Sheera Frenkel was on the scene shortly after the attack."
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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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Dave Hause On World Cafe | [
"Dave Hause comes from the place where punk and classic rock collide. On his new album, Bury Me In Philly, he's found the sweet spot between his hardcore background and his innate love of Led Zeppelin and the Stones. Hause may live in California now, but he grew up listening to World Cafe while hanging drywall in P... | [
"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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High Court Throws Out Vermont Campaign Limits | [
"A divided Supreme Court throws out Vermont's limits on campaign contributions, ruling that the law constitutes a restraint of free speech, in violation of the First Amendment. Vermont's limits on campaign spending and fundraising are the lowest in the nation. The decision, which comes as the Court nears the end of... | [
"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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Study: Less Religious Are More Motivated By Compassion Than Highly Religious | [
"Are religious people more moved by compassion than those who described themselves as less religious or non-religious? A group of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley set out to answer that question and what they found would surprise some: In three experiments, the social scientists found that the l... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Excruciating Minutiae: How To Be A Giant 'Seinfeld' Geek | [
"Got a press release this week announcing the advent of Scene It? Seinfeld Deluxe Edition — a new version of the DVD trivia game focusing on the quintessential 1990s sitcom."
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"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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Critics Call for Reform of 1872 Mining Law | [
"The federal government recently sold 155 acres on the top of a landmark mountain in the ski resort town of Crested Butte, Colo., for just $5 per acre under the terms of an 1872 mining law. As NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports, the law was designed to encourage the settlement of the West. More than a century later, ma... | [
"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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Honoring Hurston's Contributions | [
"Farah Jasmine Griffin — a professor of English and African-American studies at Columbia University — brings us the third installment in her series, honoring the six most influential African-American writers. Today, she pays tribute to Zora Neale Hurston."
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"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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For Arab Youth, Dreams May Be Deferred | [
"In Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, a young blogger plays what he believes is his role in the youth revolution. \"This is Hass Dennoui. I'm a Saudi citizen. I've hit the 26,000 mark — 26,000 hits on the blog.\" Dennoui produces a popular website that features Arab hip-hop. He has introduced Saudi listeners to Egyptian artist... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Will Health Care Reform Tax Benefits? | [
"President Obama wants to overhaul health care reform in the U.S. to aid the 46 million Americans who are currently uninsured. But his plan needs major funding. Some argue that one of the ways to pay for the proposed reform is to tax health care benefits. NPR health policy correspondent Julie Rovner explains what t... | [
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Where's The Love For Detroit? | [
"Even before the city's recent bankruptcy filing, Detroit was often viewed with scorn and even contempt. And you'll find as much, if not more, of that attitude toward Detroit in the state of Michigan itself. But how did Detroit get such an intensely bad reputation? And how might it affect the city's ability to rebu... | [
"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 Moor's Last Sigh | [
"Robert talks with author Salman Rushdie, who's latest novel is \"The Moor's Last Sigh.\" It is set in Bombay, with characters drawn from different religious groups, and a narrator who is living his life at double speed. (Publisher: Pantheon)"
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David Zinman Conducts The | [
"David Zinman conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a performance of \"In the Village\" from Caucasian Sketches by Russian composer Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov."
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"From a new C-D on the Koch label explores the works of Austrian composer Karol Rathaus. We'll hear JoAnn Falletta conduct the London Symphony Orchestra in the Sarabande from Rathaus' Incidental music to the play \"Uriel Acosta.\" (Koch International Classics)"
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Is Zika Still A Problem In Florida And The Caribbean? | [
"There's no doubt about it: Zika is on the retreat in the Americas. In Brazil, cases are down by 95 percent from last year. Across the Caribbean, outbreaks have subsided. And in Florida, the virus seems to have gone into hiding. Health officials haven't investigated a new Zika case for more than 45 days in Miami-D... | [
"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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Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week | [
"I know it's hot, and it's summer — but for me, it's been like Christmas. I've been opening up delivery envelopes filled with preview DVDs of returning TV series, and it's been one gift after another. I've seen, and enjoyed, them all — and now, starting this week, you can, too. It's a ridiculously rich feast of ter... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Tuition Costs Rise at State Colleges Across the U.S. | [
"State budget gaps force public colleges across the country to hike tuition. The State University of New York is raising tuition by 23 percent, while Ohio's Miami University plans to charge all students out-of-state fees. Hear Joni Finney of the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Stories from Iraq: 'Night Draws Near' | [
"Anthony Shadid's new book is Night Draws Near: Iraq's People in the Shadow of America's War. Shadid is the Baghdad correspondent for The Washington Post. The book culls stories from Shadid's many visits to Iraq over the past eight years. In 2004, he won the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. Before taki... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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Kiev Protester Talks Aims And Issues Of Ukrainian Opposition | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with Viktor Andrusiv, a Ukrainian member of the Democratic Alliance who has been demonstrating in Kiev's Independence Square for months."
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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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Think Music Heals? Trombone Player Begs To Differ | [
"Each day, thousands of music students head to band practice with their trumpets, trombones and saxophones. But they may want to pay a bit more attention to the way they clean out their instruments when rehearsal is over. One musician in Connecticut learned the hard way about the dangers of not cleaning his horn -... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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'Forest Boy' Is A Hoax, Police Say | [
"We won't pretend to be surprised: \"The forest boy known previously as 'Ray' has been identified as Robin van Helsum. from the Dutch town of Hengelo, Dutch police confirmed Friday morning.\" (Germany's The Local) It took only about two days from the time that police in Berlin released a photo of \"Ray\" for him to... | [
"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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Caine Prize Winner: Literature Is Not A Competitive Sport | [
"Newly named Caine Prize winner Namwali Serpell says that her \"act of mutiny\" — as she calls it — was premeditated. The literary prize, awarded annually to just one African writer for a short story written in English, comes with a financial reward — just over $15,000. The Zambian writer says she'd dreamed up her ... | [
"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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Billionaire Wyly Brothers Sued By SEC On Fraud Charges | [
"The billionaire Wyly brothers of Dallas, Tex. made headlines again this week but probably not in a way they would have preferred. A decade ago they made headlines for funding what many believe was the first of the political ads known as 527s. It was for George W. Bush against John McCain in the 2000 primary. This ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Climate and Energy: Read This Blog! | [
"No not this blog. This blog! John Baez is a mathematical physicist who used to work on hyper abtract problems like n-categories and fun issues in fundamental physics. He is the author of the wonderful and long running series This Weeks Finds in Mathematical Physics, an awesome place to geek out. These days Prof ... | [
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Egypt's Islamist Hard-Liners Embrace Democracy | [
"Islamist groups in Egypt are joining the democracy bandwagon, even those with a violent past. Just this week in Luxor, a militant Islamist group jailed for the massacre of Western tourists in 1997 returned to the site to talk about nonviolence, tolerance and political participation. Two months after the overthrow ... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Trump Organization Cuts Ties To Controversial SoHo Hotel | [
"The Trump Organization is severing ties with the controversial Trump SoHo building in New York City. The development, which is a hybrid hotel-condominium building where owners of units can only live in their properties for a certain amount of time each year, has the potential to be a thorn in the side of President... | [
"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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Stroke Patient To Get Wish, Will Meet Bob Seger | [
"Seven years ago, Evie Branan suffered a stroke that left her in a semi-coma. In May of 2011, she tumbled out of bed, bumped her head and woke up. Her first words: \"I want to go to a Bob Seger concert.\""
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Malaysian Airliner Crashes In Eastern Ukraine | [
"A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying nearly 300 people has crashed in eastern Ukraine, near the Russian border. In the immediate aftermath, it is not clear whether the plane was shot down, but Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is calling for a swift investigation. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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What Should The United States Do In Iraq? | [
"American options, American action in Iraq. To get in, to stay out, and the emerging White House plan. Iraq is, right now, coming apart at the seams. What should the US do? The White House isn’t saying yet. But everybody else is, and the range of fervent recommendations is vast. On the gung ho end: get back i... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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India Seeking $99 Million From Nestle Over Noodle Soup Scare | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- France Dispatches Military Unit To Site Of Air Algerie Wreck. -- Kerry Presents Proposal For Seven-Day Truce In Gaza. And here are more early headlines: Australia Aims To Guard Plane Debris In Ukraine. (Sydney Morning Herald) Report: U.S. Reviews Whether Some Hondurans ... | npr | {
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Supporters Of Greek Neo-Nazi Party Tested By Arrests | [
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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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Military Campaign Examined | [
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Red Cross Urges Fair And Lawful Treatment Of Captured ISIS Fighters | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Why Do We Like What We Like? | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Network Neutrality Issue Unites Political Foes | [
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Blagojevich No Stranger To Controversy | [
"Even before this scandal erupted, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat, was under a cloud. Ray Long, statehouse correspondent for the <em>Chicago Tribune</em>, says Blagojevich ran for governor as a reformer, but before long had become unpopular."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Suit Alleges NYSE Defrauded Investors | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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South Sudan's Unrest Turns Politicians To Rebels, Tents To Homes | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Solar Cities And Enviornmentalism In Egypt: An Update | [
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Japanese Whaling Research | [
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Charlotte Children's Choir Perform with Tubist | [
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Remember: People 'Die,' They Don't 'Pass Away' | [
"From KERA in Dallas, our friend Rick Holter sends along a note he's shared with his staff. Just a reminder: All deaths are created equal. So we should say/write that someone \"died,\" whether they're young or old, rich or poor, prominent or obscure. They didn't \"pass away\" or \"go to their great reward\" or \"sh... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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Ugandan Actress's Journey Mirrors That Of Her 'Queen Of Katwe' Character | [
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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For People Who Need Assistance, The Lingering Shutdown Could Mean A Food Crisis | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 | [
"President Trump is not happy with a border security deal, but thinks a government shutdown is unlikely. Mexican drug lord \"El Chapo\" is convicted on all charges. What's the reaction in Mexico? And, many migrant children are sent to one massive Florida shelter — what's happening inside?"
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Enrique Marquez Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Terrorism Charges | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'The Sister' | [
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"Stories: 1) A 'Smart' Attack on Cancer 2) Mohsin Hamid and 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' 3) 'The Shield,' back in action"
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Rumors Abound Over 'Missing' Chinese Leader | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Debate Over Obama's War Plan Focuses On Pakistan | [
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Former NYC Health Chief Picked To Lead FDA | [
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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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AV Club Picks July 2011 | [
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Censored In Iran, 'The Colonel' Tells A Horror Story | [
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Elegant Spine Also A Source of Pain | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Sundance Favorites: 'Manchester By The Sea' And 'Eagle Huntress' | [
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Sick Cruise Ship Crew Taken To Miami Hospitals | [
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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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Latitudes: International Music You Must Hear Now | [
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Tech Week: Bitcoin, Everywhere Camera And A Big Anniversary | [
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The Purpose Of A Stimulus Check | [
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Wal-Mart Series, Part II | [
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Amazon Enters Art World; Galleries Say They Aren't Worried | [
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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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En Route to Study Climate in the North Pacific | [
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Preparing for Future Disasters | [
"As the Gulf Coast states struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina, people are asking what can be done to prepare for the next disaster. From a massive hurricane in the East to a major earthquake in California, how are communities readying for their own worst-case scenarios? And what can be done now to mitigate d... | [
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KEXP Presents: Shovels & Rope | [
"For such a good-natured duo, Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent can sound darker and more dangerous than you might imagine. As Shovels & Rope, they play gritty, boot-stomping roots-rock that spans rousing sing-alongs, heartwarming ballads and harrowing tales of vengeance. For Shovels & Rope's return to the KEXP stu... | [
"Best Coast Sea of Bees Jeremy Messersmith Lost In The Trees Sleigh Bells Buke And Gass Kanye West Jonsi Sufjan Stevens Joanna Newsom Tallest Man On Earth Live at the 9:30 Club Regina Carter Lower Dens Josh Ritter Sharon Van Etten Cee Lo"
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Hoots And Hellmouth: A 'Secret' No More | [
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"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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From Fire Hydrants To Rescue Work, Dogs Perceive The World Through Smell | [
"Dogs can sniff out people, drugs, bombs, cancer and much more. In her book <em>Being A Dog, </em>Alexandra Horowitz<em> </em>explores the mysteries and mechanics of canine noses. <em>Originally broadcast Oct. 4, 2016. </em>"
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Oxfam: World's Richest 1 Percent Control Half Of Global Wealth | [
"Just 1 percent of the world's population controls nearly half of the planet's wealth, according to a new study published by Oxfam ahead of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. The study says this tiny slice of humanity controls $110 trillion, or 65 times the total wealth of the poorest 3.5 billion people. Ot... | [
"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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Debate: Millennials Don't Stand A Chance | [
"The \"millennial generation\" has been getting a bad rap in popular culture in recent years. Millennials, roughly defined as people born in the 1980s and '90s, frequently see themselves depicted as entitled, coddled and narcissistic. But many — including millennials themselves — dispute those characterizations. Yo... | [
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Maya Beiser Returns The Cello To The Middle East | [
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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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Confessions of a Government Shill | [
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Alexa Interrupts Chipmaker Qualcomm Presentation At CES | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Sen. Kerry Discusses Relations With Pakistan | [
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Easton, Pa., Balances Sportsmanship With Gun Control | [
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Latinos and Botanical Medicine | [
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'New York Times' Will Start Charging 'Frequent' Web Readers In 2011 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Dance This Mess Around | [
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"\"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.\" That line, from \"Me and Bobby McGee,\" is so beautifully written, it makes listeners appreciate the songwriter as much as the performer. The song may have served as Janis Joplin's bittersweet farewell, but it also provides an introduction to the tremendous... | [
"Featured Albums: Frank Turner: 'Be More Kind,' Shakey Graves: 'Can't Wake Up,' Lucrecia Dalt: 'Anticlines,' Leon Bridges: 'Good Thing,' Damien Jurado: 'The Horizon Just Laughed,' Parker Milsap: 'Other Arrangements,' Belly: 'Dove,' Other Notable Releases For May 4: Gaz Coombes: 'World's Strongest Man,' Jessica Risk... | npr | {
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Iraqi Reaction to Zarqawi's Death: A Guarded Hope | [
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"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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Bet Decides Whether Baby Will Be Raised To Favor Chargers Or 49ers | [
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In Florida, Registering Voters A Whole New Game | [
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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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Why The Obama Administration Picked Cairo | [
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Angelique Kidjo: The Sounds Of Benin | [
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The Amazon: Facing A 'Tipping Point,' And Footage Of Its 'Uncontacted' Tribes | [
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