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About The Argo Network | [
"The NPR Argo Network is a collection of websites by NPR member stations committed to strengthening local journalism. The sites cover a range of topics: global health, climate change, public safety, local music and more. Although the Argo sites are written with a Web audience in mind, you'll find the same commitme... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Cigarette Companies Reveal Secret Ingredients | [
"Cigarette manufacturers release a list of 599 substances added to tobacco, most approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in food. An investigative report by NPR revealed that some of the tobacco additives are toxic."
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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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Smartphone Cameras Cut Into GoPro Sales | [
"When GoPro launched its small portable camera system in 2004, it faced little competition. This year, however, GoPro sales could fall by as much as 17 percent under pressure from Apple and Samsung, whose mobile phone cameras have caught up with GoPro’s video quality. That would be the company’s first d... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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China Launches First Crew To Live On New Space Station | [
"JIUQUAN, China — Under bright-blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they're expected to reach around midafternoon. The astronauts, already wearing their spacesuits, were seen off by ... | [
"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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Facing Ethics Investigation, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns From Congress | [
"Update at 3:02 p.m. ET. Jackson Resigns: After much controversy over an extended medical leave and facing an ethics investigation, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a Democrat from Chicago, resigned from Congress today. In a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, Jackson said he resigning effective immediately so he can \"fo... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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I. King Jordan Cancels Interview | [
"Talk of the Nation had planned to interview Gallaudet University's outgoing president, I. King Jordan, on today's program. Due to the escalating crisis at the university, Dr. Jordan cancelled his appearance and sent us this statement last night. \"I deeply regret that I am unable to be on Talk of the Nation tomo... | [
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Friday News Roundup - International | [
"This week, armed Iranian boats tried to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, according to U.S. officials. CNN reports: The Iranians ordered the tanker to change course and stop in nearby Iranian territorial waters, according to the officials. A US aircraft was overhead and recorded video of the inciden... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Campaign Finance Reform | [
"NPR's Peter Overby sets up this week's debate in the House of Representatives on campaign-finance reform. In the past, the House has overwhelmingly passed such legislation, only to watch it die in the Senate by a Republican filibuster. Now that the Senate has passed the measure, some House members are getting cold... | [
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The Smithereens, in Concert | [
"Rock-music veterans whose careers span more than 25 years, The Smithereens' members combine the sounds of Buddy Holly and The Beatles with shades of metal and prog-rock. Hear the band in concert, recorded live from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Pat DiNizio started The Smithereens in New Jersey in the l... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Poster Artist Alton Kelley Dies at 67 | [
"If the Summer of Love had a visual, it probably came from the drawing pad of artist Alton Kelley. Kelley's work graced album covers and concert posters, and has been described as art that defined a generation. The 67-year-old artist died this week in California from complications of osteoporosis. Alton Kelley arr... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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'Wickett's Remedy' Rooted in Drama of Flu Epidemic | [
"Myla Goldberg, author of the best-selling novel <EM>Bee Season</EM>, talks to host Melissa Block about her new book, <EM>Wickett's Remedy</EM>. It's set in Boston in 1918, at the outset of the flu epidemic that would kill more than 20 million people around the world in two years."
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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'Busted' Blurs The Line Between Good And Bad Philadelphia Police | [
"A tip from an informant helped two reporters discover what they call rampant corruption within Philadelphia's police department. Their award-winning reporting is the subject of the book <em>Busted</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Drugmaker Created To Reduce Shortages And Prices Unveils Its First Products | [
"On Wednesday, Civica Rx, a nonprofit drug company founded last year by a consortium of hospitals and foundations, said it had entered an agreement with a Danish drugmaker to make available injected forms of vancomycin and daptomycin, two antibiotics that are often in short supply. Civica Rx has plans to become an ... | [
"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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Meet Major League Baseball's 'Authenticators' | [
"Game 1 of the World Series gets underway Tuesday at Fenway Park in Boston. At every game, specially trained experts collect game-used bats, balls, bases and jerseys. They are the authenticators. They exist to protect MLB’s fans, its history and a large money-making enterprise. Shira Springer (@ShiraSpringer)... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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African Lawyer Wins Press Freedom Award | [
"Beatrice Mtetwa is a media lawyer who defends journalists in Zimbabwe. She recently received the International Press Freedom Award. Guest: Beatrice Mtetwa, a winner of this year's International Press Freedom Award, presented by the Committee to Protect Journalists; lawyer in Zimbabwe who represents journalists ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Wins Majority In Myanmar's Historic Election. -- Kurds Declare Victory In Taking Sinjar From ISIS. -- Refugee Children Detained On Tiny Island Of Nauru Reach Out Via Facebook. And here are more early headlines: Producer Prices Decline In Octobe... | npr | {
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Women's World Cup Under Way in China | [
"The Women's World Cup of Soccer starts in China. It's the fifth women's soccer competition, which had U.S. fans on the edge of their seats in 1999. That championship that ended with a packed Rose Bowl where Brandi Chastain made the winning penalty kick and famously whipped off her shirt in celebration. USA Today c... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Novelist Richard Russo | [
"He won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel <EM>Empire Falls </EM>which was also a national bestseller. His subject matter is working-class unpretentious people, but as one reviewer writes he transforms 'every day people and seemingly ordinary events - into the quintessential'. Hes written five novels in all, including ... | [
"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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Justice Ginsburg Has No Remaining Signs Of Cancer, Will Return To Supreme Court | [
"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has no remaining signs of cancer after her surgery last month, requires no additional treatment, but will miss oral arguments at the court next week to rest, the Supreme Court said Friday. While odds for a recovery from the surgery she had are good, they go way up if the subsequent path... | [
"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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Cheryl Corley Reports From Chicago On Some Of The Reasons | [
"given for a decline in the homicide rate in major cities across the country. With some exceptions, the number of murders in many cities decreased in 1996."
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"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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Is There A Right Way To Be Gay? | [
"In an essay titled \"How to be Gay\" written for the review section of The Chronicle of Higher Education last month, David M. Halperin offered this provocative passage: \"Same-sex desire alone does not equal gayness. 'Gay' refers not just to something you are, but also to something you do. Which means that you do... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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A Tale Of Mice And Medical Research, Wiped Out By A Superstorm | [
"When Superstorm Sandy inundated lower Manhattan last year, thousands of lab animals drowned and many scientists lost months or even years of work. One of those scientists is Gordon Fishell, a brain researcher at New York University. Just hours before Sandy reached New York, Fishell says, he began to worry that ani... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Roundtable: Bush Address, Tsunami Relief | [
"NPR's Ed Gordon and guests talk about President Bush's State of the Union address, the new leader of the tsunami relief effort and whether past racial crimes can be forgiven with an apology."
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"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Senate a Lonely Place for Larry Craig | [
"What's it like to be a pariah in the world's most exclusive club? Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig would probably know. Cold shoulders from most of his GOP colleagues got even colder after Craig announced he no longer intends to resign his seat in the Senate. Instead, Craig says he'll finish his term while figh... | [
"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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China Downgrades Economic Growth Target | [
"Against the political pageantry of the National People's Congress, China's Premier delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address. The headline figure: a growth target of 7.5 percent. It's the first time that's dipped below 8 percent since 2004."
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Buy Albert Texas on Ebay | [
"You click 'em. We collect 'em. It's the \"Most,\" a roundup of the most popular stories on the Web. Thanks to Dan Pashman for this ditty from the international sausage beat: A German historian discovers the world's oldest Bratwurst recipe/J.K. Rowling finishes her first post-Harry book/A waterless carwash in Los A... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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The Nation: Paul Ryan's Focus On Dignity | [
"Greg Kaufmann is a Nation contributor. \"Promoting the natural rights and the inherent dignity of the individual must be the central focus of all government.\" That's what Congressman Paul Ryan wrote earlier this month in an exclusive commentary for Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. This week, he revealed exac... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Ted Libbey Joins Martin To | [
"Ted Libbey joins Martin to add the holiday classic for children, Engelbert Humperdinck's opera \"Hansel and Gretel\" to the P-T Basic Record Library. Then, from one of Ted's recommended recordings, Georg Solti conducts the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna Children's Choir in the finale of Act 3 of Humperdinck's ... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Quake Leaves Haitians Scrambling For Fewer Jobs | [
"Haiti was already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, with an unemployment rate estimated at about 70 percent. Since the Jan. 12 earthquake, the privation has deepened significantly. Throughout Port-au-Prince, people are frantically searching for work. Many in Haiti say the economy needs to be rebuilt an... | [
"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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Paper Casts Doubt on Dinosaur Death Theory | [
"Dinosaurs abruptly disappeared from the Earth about 65 million years ago. In the early 1990s, scientists found what seemed to be the smoking gun for this mass extinction -- a huge crater, created by an extraterrestrial impact, in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, a group of scientists is challenging the conventional wisdom... | [
"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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Checking Your Mutual Fund Returns? Better Sit First | [
"The third quarter of the financial year just ended, and investors are starting to get their latest mutual fund statements. If you're about to check yours, you might want to sit down first. What is not surprising is that the returns are going to be bad. What is unusual is how they're bad. \"I wouldn't say any of ... | [
"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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In Times Of Cheap Gas, Hybrid Sales Stall | [
"With gas prices under $2 in some places, the sales of hybrids such as the Toyota Prius have fallen. Toyota has sold about half as many Priuses in November as it did in November 2007. Fans of the cars say they are not worried, however."
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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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Remembering Sen. John McCain | [
"The former prisoner of war, who died Saturday, told Terry Gross: \"My experiences have made me so appreciative of the opportunities that I've been given.\" He spoke with 'Fresh Air' in 2000 and 2005. <br/><br/>Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews a tribute album to Roger Miller."
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Mediation Courts May Ease Foreclosure Backlog | [
"The nation's housing market has shown some positive signs lately. Even one of the gloomiest indicators — the rate of foreclosures — has seen a little improvement, slowing down in many markets. That still leaves the nation with a massive problem: Millions of properties in foreclosure — a backlog that has overwhelme... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Letters: Race; Bond Theme Songs | [
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Telecommunications Decision In Texas | [
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Post-Saddam, Abuses Still Plague Iraqi Courts | [
"In Saddam Hussein's Iraq, the court system was a weapon wielded by a brutal regime. Saddam drummed up charges against political rivals and intimidated judges into doing his bidding. Five years after the U.S. invasion, not much has changed — and the abuse of at least one law has actually worsened. Iraq's secular ... | [
"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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Corporal Planned on Joining Police When Duty Ended | [
"Army Cpl. David Armstrong was 21 years old when he died in a Humvee crash in Iraq. Armstrong was a military policeman with a passion for law enforcement. He wanted to be a K9 police officer when he returned home to Zanesville, Ohio. Fred Kight of member station WOUB in Athens, Ohio, reports."
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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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Will Kids Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? Pfizer To Expand Trial To Ages 12 And Up | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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'Fresh Air' Remembers Actor Meshach Taylor | [
"Taylor was best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier on the TV sitcom <em>Designing Women</em>. Taylor's other TV series included <em>Buffalo Bill</em> and <em>Dave's World</em>. He chatted with Terry Gross in 1990."
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Sharp Knife Skills Save Time In The Kitchen | [
"Knife skills instructor Norman Weinstein has as many tips as he does wisecracks. For starters, he suggests upgrading to a larger knife. \"Now, the other famous student I had in class was Jimmy Stewart. And when he went from the 8- to the 10-inch knife, do you know what he said? 'It's a wonderful knife,' \" puns We... | [
"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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Detroit Unemployment Rate Triple The National Average | [
"The economic recession has left Detroit with an astounding 22 percent unemployment rate, almost three times the national average. It is now one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Rochelle Riley, a columnist with the Detroit Free Press, compares the Motor City's troubles to devastation caused by Hurr... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Reminder: Whether To Go With 'First-Name-Only' Needs To Be Discussed And Explained | [
"There's been a flurry of appeals to the Standards & Practices editor and the DMEs in recent weeks about identifying someone we've spoken to by a first name only. At least once, a first-name-only got on the air without being discussed with either the DMEs or that S&P scold. There's not really a distinction between ... | [
"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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In 'PARAD(w/m)E' Video, Sylvan Esso Leads A Post-Apocalyptic Dance Party | [
"Sylvan Esso's most recent album, the glorious What Now, is just eight-and-a-half months old — certainly young enough to generate a few more singles, videos and other promotional doodads. But Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn are instead kicking off their 2018 with a new song called \"PARAD(w/m)E\" (pronounced \"Parade... | [
"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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When Hollywood Movies Get 'Race-Themed' Into The Same Box | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Commission on Black Men & Boys | [
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Struggling Families Lift Themselves Out Of Poverty | [
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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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House Panel Backs Subpoenas in Probe of Firings | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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H.S. Athlete Plays For W.V And Fl. | [
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The Austin 100: Casper Skulls | [
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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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Amid Downturn, Net Worth Takes A Beating | [
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Oktoberfest Comes Early | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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Embattled Pennsylvania Attorney General Resigns After Perjury Conviction | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Rice Set to Make a Swing Through Middle East | [
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Bin Laden Urges U.S. Voters to Force Policy Shift | [
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"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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Chrysler Vice Chairman Hopeful For Restructuring | [
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New Hampshire Death Penalty Vote | [
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U.S. Charges Soldiers with Murder in Iraq Case | [
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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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Interval Training: Good Exercise For All Ages | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Your Appendix Is More Useful Than This News | [
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Heartsick? An Estonian Pharmacy May Have A Cure | [
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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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Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Riding Out The Storm At The Beach | [
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Homeless At 60: 'A Bullet I Didn't See Coming' | [
"Queen Jackson has been homeless for about a year. As she recently told her case manager, Debra MacKillop, it all started in 2009, when she was laid off from her job as an administrative assistant. \"I was working for the state of Colorado,\" says Jackson, 60. \"I had all these great ideas of retiring and sitting b... | [
"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Kavanaugh Faces Questions On Abortion, Guns And Presidential Power During Hearings | [
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A Divided Country Speaks Up Ahead Of House Impeachment Vote | [
"There are over 500 separate rallies calling for the impeachment of President Trump planned across the U.S. Tuesday night ahead of the full House vote on impeachment. These rallies — and planned counterprotests — speak to an impassioned yet highly divided electorate. A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds America... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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'Anonymous' Vows To Shut Down Syrian Government Websites | [
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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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Robert Mueller Speaks | [
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Bush Makes Third Nomination to High Court | [
"President Bush nominates Samuel Alito to fill retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's seat on the United States Supreme Court. Alito has served 15 years on the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia. And he has a track record on that court that so far seems to please conservatives. Guests: David Sava... | [
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Police Are Hot On The Trail Of Ice Cream Thieves In Manhattan | [
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The Cybersecurity Argument For And Against Device Encryption | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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As A New Gandhi Takes Over, Can India's Opposition Find Its Footing Again? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Tinkerclass (Week 2 Day 2): Explore & Plan | [
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Trump Officials Calm Allies' Worries About U.S. Commitment To Europe | [
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Scottish Fabric Maker Reacts To Lockerbie Backlash | [
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From Rivals to Running Mates | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Pakistan Denies NATO Report Connecting It To Afghan Taliban | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Morning Edition Returns: Car and Court Troubles | [
"An American judge says U.S. customs officials are to blame for the plight of a Tijuana man who spent a year in a Mexican jail on drug charges. The man had purchased an SUV seized earlier by U.S. Customs officials... who didn't notice marijuna stowed in the gas tank."
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Capture is Latest Chapter of Saddam's Life in Iraq | [
"NPR's Mike Shuster looks back on the life of Saddam Hussein, from his rise to power to his days fighting both Iran and the United States, and his eventual capture by U.S. troops."
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From A New Cd, The Millar | [
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NFL Draft: Quarterbacks Go In First Two Picks | [
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Red Death Tears Down 'Parasite's Paradise' | [
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Union Leader Navigates The Growing Industry Of Elder Care | [
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An Unwelcome Guest in the Back of My Mind | [
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Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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U.K. Lawmakers Set To Cast Vote On Brexit Deal | [
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How 9-Year-Old Michelle Rasul Became An Expert DJ | [
"A 9-year-old in Dubai is considered one of the world's top DJs. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Michelle Rasul about how she became a wizard at scratching on a portable turntable."
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Pew Research Center Says Half Of Adults Use YouTube To Learn New Things | [
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Technology Transfers | [
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A Church Divided Over Gay Clergy: Interview | [
"Host Scott Shafer talks with Kevin Eckstrom, editor of the Washington D.C.-based Religion News Service about the compromise offered by the national Episcopal Church."
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Wells Fargo, Fifth Third, U.S. Bank To End Payday Loan Program | [
"Wells Fargo & Co., Fifth Third Bank and U.S. Bank said Friday that they will stop offering \"deposit advances,\" a kind of payday loan that had come under fire by federal regulators last year. With about $1.5 trillion in assets, Wells Fargo was the largest bank offering the costly, low-dollar loans. Regions Bank a... | [
"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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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 | [
"Trump again defends Saudi Arabia's rulers against any hasty conclusions that they had a role in a Saudi journalist's disappearance. The federal deficit has jumped 17 percent since it was last measured. Ebola infections surge in a violent conflict zone on the eastern end of the Democratic Republic of Congo."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Slideshow: What Do You Wear to Feel Powerful? | [
"Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki asked nearly 600 women in 15 states one simple question: \"What do you wear that makes you feel powerful?\" The result is their new book, Trappings: Stories of Women, Power and Clothing, a study of women and their clothing choices. This week, Ludwig and Piechocki walked us throug... | [
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July 27th: What's On Today's Show | [
"The Political JunkieThe deadline on a debt deal is less than one week away, with no compromise in sight. Many rank and file House Republicans trashed Speaker John Boehner's plan, and a competing proposal in the Senate offers less savings than promised and has little support in the House. Host Neal Conan and politi... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Biden Administration Turns Its Attention To Climate Crisis | [
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Palestinians Trapped in Gaza | [
"John Ging, director of the United Nations' refugee agency in Gaza talks to Madeleine Brand about the situation at the Israeli controlled Erez crossing. That is where hundreds of Palestinians are trapped as they try to flee Gaza for the West Bank. Many have fled their homes since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip last... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Colorado Embraces Health Insurance Exchanges | [
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President Biden To Address Joint Session Of Congress For The First Time | [
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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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Questions Still Swirl Around Lebanese Prime Minister's Resignation | [
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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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'It's A Sin' Brings A Lost Generation Of Gay Men To Life | [
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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LA Schools To Apple: You Owe Us | [
"The Los Angeles Unified School District is demanding that Apple Inc. refund millions of dollars for Pearson software that had been loaded onto iPads for the district's 650,000 students. If an agreement on the dispute cannot be reached, the nation's second-largest school district could take Apple to court. Two year... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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