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A Syrian Tank Shells Turkey, Yet The Response Is Silence. Why? | [
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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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Three-Minute Fiction: The Winner is ... | [
"After months of reading through more than 4,000 of your short stories, we have a winner in Round 6 of our Three-Minute Fiction contest. That's our regular contest where we ask you to submit an original short story that can be read in less than three minutes. For Round 6, we asked you to send us original works of f... | [
"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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Capturing An Unknowable Writer In 'Love Song' | [
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"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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Insurers Are Covering Far Fewer Drugs Than They Once Were | [
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Economic Problems Threaten Greece's Place In EU | [
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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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Top Stories: TS Isaac Strengthens; Wildfires Threaten Calif. Homes | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Amid CAR's Bloodshed, Thousands Dead And Little Help For The Living | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Iraq Probe Riles Intelligence Officials | [
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The Coronavirus Epidemic In Birmingham, Ala. Seen Through A Doctor With The Disease | [
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Playwright MART CROWLEY | [
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Calais Migrant Camp Doctor Treated Unaccompanied Minors, Found 'Appalling Conditions' | [
"The French government has closed a refugee camp in Calais known as \"the Jungle.\" Rachel Martin speaks with Nick Maurice, a retired British doctor who treated patients arriving from perilous journeys."
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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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Q&A: What's Different About The Delta Variant | [
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GOP Groundswell Stems from Party Discontent | [
"Conservative Republicans are expressing their unhappiness with recent policies of the White House and the Congress. Melissa Block talks with Richard Viguerie, a conservative leader and marketing consultant, about how the Republican Party can win them back. Viguerie has a forthcoming book: <em>Conservatives Betraye... | [
"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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NFL Wants To End Dirty Hits, Concussions | [
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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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Should Lack Of Exercise Be Considered A Medical Condition? | [
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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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An Uneasy America: 'Why We Hate Us' | [
"Dick Meyer is a man with a list of hates. Meyer, NPR's new editorial director of digital media, can rattle off plenty of examples: corporations that profess to care about you, the words \"managed care,\" and reality shows that promise a shot at love with a celebrity called Tila Tequila. Those are some of the gripe... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Basra Residents Hope Election Will Improve Living Standards | [
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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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Mormon Land Developer Faces Pushback Over Plans To Build Utopian Community In Vermont | [
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"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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Debt Downgrade Moves Investors To Precious Metals | [
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U2, Tom Jones, Antony And More | [
"On this edition of All Songs Considered we've got an eclectic mix of live performances for you: Legendary crooner Tom Jones plays at the desk of host Bob Boilen, Leonard Cohen offers a rare and intimate concert from The Beacon Theatre in New York, and Antony and the Johnsons give an eerily beautiful performance fr... | [
"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Antony Blinken Starts Virtual 'International' Tour As Secretary Of State | [
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Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort To Limit Border Wall Funding | [
"Updated at 4:56 p.m. ET President Trump used his veto pen for the first time Friday, after Congress tried to reverse his national emergency declaration and rein in spending on a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressional critics do not appear to have the votes to override Trump's veto. So, as a practical mat... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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First Listen: Howler, 'America Give Up' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Before Howler released its first full-length album, the group had already received high praise from far-flung places. The British music weekly NME named Howler the third-best new band of 2011, while the BBC and The Guardian heaped more excitement — and expectations — ... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Maine 2016 Presidential And State Election Results | [
"Live Election Results: Get Maine's county-by-county presidential results, including demographic breakdowns. Plus, get the latest on ballot measures and races for governor, Senate and House."
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Workers Scramble To Repair Crack In Bay Bridge | [
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"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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'Black Sunday' Will Destroy You — Let It | [
"Tola Rotimi Abraham's Black Sunday will destroy you. It won't be an explosion or any other ultraviolent thing. Instead, the novel will inflict a thousand tiny cuts on you, and your soul will slowly pour from them. Well, at least I think that's what Abraham wants to do. I'm sure that's the reason this gem of a nove... | [
"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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$100 Million, Six-Year Deal For Michael Vick | [
"The six-year deal announced Monday night that will keep Michael Vick with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles could be worth up to $100 million for the quarterback who just a little more than two years was finishing up an 18-month prison term after being convicted on charges related to dog fighting. According to the Phi... | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of April 2, 2015 | [
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Trump Considers Improving Background-Check System For Gun Purchases | [
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Mayfield, Hurricane Season Stalwart, to Step Down | [
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TV's 'Mad Men' Pays To Play Beatles' Song | [
"Beatles tunes are very hard to license — the surviving band members and heirs have been choosy about who can play their songs. AMC's<em> Mad Men</em> made the cut. For a reported $250,000, the show was allowed to pay \"Tomorrow Never Knows.\""
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Verizon Plans to Acquire MCI | [
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Spirited 'Family Of Origin' Defends The Maligned Millennial | [
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"Stories: 1) Eugene Hütz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy-Punk Hero 2) Nervous And Nerdy, From 'Office' To Silver Screen 3) 'Brothers': Family Ties, Unraveling In Wartime"
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Food Safety, Twitter Poetry, Leading Young Muslims, and The Myth Of The Noble Savage | [
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Political Junkie: Gonzales Testimony, Gun Control | [
"In this week's Political Junkie, NPR political editor Ken Rudin talks about Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' upcoming testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and prospects for new gun-control laws in Congress. Guest: Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, writes the weekly Political Junkie column on NPR... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Double Take 'Toons: Patriots Day Bombings | [
"The blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday stunned America. Cam Cardow captures the national outpouring of support and resolve, while Randy Bish gives thanks to those who rush into danger to help others."
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Omar Wasow: Airline Technology | [
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Cheese, Wimpy Kids And The Perils Of Middle School | [
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Environment Takes a Back Seat in Elections | [
"In the run-up to the November elections, Republican and Democrats alike have been vocal on environmental issues, particularly clean energy. But problems with Iraq, the economy and the war on terrorism have crowded out the environment, say some pollsters."
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Former fighter pilots ED MECHENBIER (Mac-in-BYER) and RON BLISS continued | [
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"Terry continues her discussion about television violence with theformer president of NBC Entertainment, BRANDON TARTIKOFF. And then with T-V critic DAVID BIANCULLI."
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Social Security: A Slow Start on the Big Climb | [
"With President Bush touring Europe and Congress on winter recess, it’s a good time to step back and ponder the progress of the White House’s prime domestic policy objective: redefining Social Security. The battle lines are still forming, but so far the news from the front is not encouraging for the administration.... | [
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What Justice Anthony Kennedy's Retirement Could Mean For The Supreme Court's Future | [
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Abuse Of Temporary Marriages Flourishes In Iraq | [
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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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Yolanda Kondonassis: Impressions Of The Harp | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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An Officer Is Killed In An Attack Outside The Pentagon, Officials Say | [
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When the 'N' Word Is Part of a Routine | [
"Michael Richards aside, many comics, musicians and artists make use of the 'N' word in their work. How do they decide when it's appropriate? Hip-hop icon KRS-ONE and comedy legend Paul Mooney discuss the topic with Farai Chideya. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: From NPR News, this is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Farai Chideya. If you... | [
"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Jonas Kaufmann Steps Into The (Boxing) Ring | [
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Castro's Cuba: Bay Of Pigs As A 'Fascinating And Important' Failed Endeavor | [
"With the world reflecting on the death of Fidel Castro, NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with writer Jim Rasenberger about the Bay of Pigs."
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Divided Politics, Creaky Economy Put Egypt On Edge | [
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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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7-Year-Old Girl Tells Old Navy That She Needs Jeans With Real Pockets | [
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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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Web Extra: Sadiqa Reynolds On Policing, Breonna Taylor And More | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Georgia Professor Uses Artificial Intelligence To Teach Class | [
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'16 Shots' Podcast Host Weighs In On Chicago Police Officer Verdict | [
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Va., Pa., Colo. May Hold Key In Election | [
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Ahmadinejad Inaugurated In Iran Amid Unrest | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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What It's Really Like To 'Walk' In Space | [
"Astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren left the International Space Station on Friday for their second spacewalk in less than two weeks. Their assignment was to configure a vent door on the port side ammonia tank. That meant they were outside the space station, tied only with a tether, floating in outer space. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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New Wave Of Political Unrest, Violence Hits Iran | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Veterans' Issues Take Center Stage In Montana Politics | [
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Katharine Hepburn's Brownies: A Recipe For Home-Wrecking? | [
"When it comes to brownie recipes, one would usually expect to hear ingredients such as flour, sugar, eggs and chocolate. But one woman dished out a most unusual addition – a heavy serving of infidelity. It all started when The New York Times published Katharine Hepburn's Brownies Recipe two years ago. As usual, th... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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The Lava Children: 'Firefly' | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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From The New Cd, Two Songs: | [
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The Swell Season: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Why Did Dave Chappelle Walk Offstage Last Night? | [
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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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Exploring the Deep Seas | [
"People have wondered about the ocean depths for centuries. Joe Palca traces the use of technology to explore the deep sea from the 1800s on with the authors of two new books on deep-ocean exploration. Plus, an update on the submersible Alvin and its replacement. Guests: Brad Matsen, author of Descent: The Heroic... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Now For Some Pianistic | [
"Now for some pianistic fireworks. From a CD commemorating the 9th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, held in 1993, we'll hear Silver Medalist Valery Kuleshov performing the Transcendental Etude No. 2 in E-flat by Franz Liszt. (Philips CD 438-906)."
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Coronavirus Guidance Across Texas Is Not Consistent | [
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Stuck In Poverty Amid Signs Of Recovery | [
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Vermont Ski Resorts Abound In Snow | [
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Tiger Woods, Let Us Hear Your Body Talk | [
"Tiger Woods is back at the Masters this week, and yesterday was his big press conference. Gawker points us to People Magazine, which hired a body language expert to analyze the subtle visual cues Tiger was giving off. Like when he wiped his head with his forearm: Any signal like that is to get rid of bad feelings... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Letters: Cancer In Your 20s And 'Ex-Gay' Therapy | [
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Super Tuesday: Here's What You Need To Know | [
"Everyone's talking about \"Super Tuesday,\" what it means and that it's such a big deal in this presidential campaign. But why? Here's a quick explainer. Think of it as a frequently asked questions for Super Tuesday: What is Super Tuesday? It's when more states vote and more delegates are at stake than on any othe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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CDC Recommends Hepatitis C Testing For All Boomers | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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If Confirmed, Would Neil Gorsuch Rule Contrary To Trump's Policies? | [
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Sen. Graham Faces Raucous Town Hall The Day After GOP Fails To Repeal Obamacare | [
"Republican Senator Lindsey Graham faced a tough, boisterous crowd at a town hall in Columbia, South Carolina today. The public meeting came the day after Republicans failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. \"The process was not what I wanted it to be,\" he said, adding that he thinks Obamacare is a... | [
"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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Banjo Billy's Bus Tour: History, Mystery And Bad Jokes | [
"The rambling, funky ride called Banjo Billy's Bus Tours, in Boulder, Colo., is equal parts history, crime stories and comedy. It's all woven together by John Georgis — better known as Banjo Billy — in a playful, \"choose your own adventure\" style. \"You can either choose a PG tour, or a PG-13 tour, or an R-rated ... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Search Persists for Two Missing Soldiers | [
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Robbie Robertson On World Cafe | [
"Robbie Robertson is a gifted storyteller who's best known as the guitarist and chief songwriter of The Band. His career started at age 16, when Arkansas R&B and rockabilly roadmaster Ronnie Hawkins drafted the Torontonian into his band, The Hawks. Now, Robertson has gathered his stories together in the memoir Test... | [
"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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787 Dreamliner Completes First Commercial Flight | [
"Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliner completed its first commercial flight today. The All Nipon Airways flight, which flew from Narita to Hong Kong, took about four hours. As we've reported, the road to this day has been long and full of troubles. The plane is making its debut years delayed and billions of dollars over budge... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hours From Greek Referendum, Pro-Bailout Side Holds Slight Edge. -- Russia Finally Launches Supplies To ISS After Earlier Failures. And here are more early headlines: Negotiators Continue Work On Iran Nuclear Accord. (VOA) Derailed Train Car Stops Smoking In Tennessee, ... | npr | {
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Trump's Absence Was A Big Presence At The GOP Debate In Iowa | [
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Scaramucci Out/Listener Mail | [
"Just two weeks after being named White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci is leaving his position. Plus, some listener questions. This episode: host/congressional reporter Scott Detrow, congressional reporter Geoff Bennett, and political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben. More coverage at nprpolitics.org... | [
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In This Collection Of Animal Stories, The Only Winner Is The Parrot | [
"Here's the good news about Ceridwen Dovey's short story collection Only the Animals: It contains a genuinely moving story told from the point of view of a parrot. That's obviously not an easy thing to pull off, but Dovey manages it beautifully. The bird, adopted by an American divorcée who has moved to Beirut, mak... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Spain Gets Tough on Smoking | [
"Spain has a new law that bans smoking in the workplace and requires large restaurants to be mostly non-smoking. The sight of office workers forced to light up on the sidewalk is a shock in a country where many people used to scoff at the anti-smoking crusade in America."
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Your No-Stress Playlist: Bruce Springsteen | [
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The New Frontier Of Embryo 'Adoption' | [
"The popularity of in vitro fertilization has resulted in hundreds of thousands of unused human embryos frozen in storage. A handful of Christian adoption agencies want new families to \"adopt\" the embryos. NPR's Arun Rath hears from Daniela Hernandez, who wrote about this practice for Fusion. ARUN RATH, HOST: Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Wanted: Forensic Accountants | [
"Know how to audit a $700 billion bailout program for waste, fraud and abuse? Can you comb through huge balance sheets without falling asleep? Then the government wants you. As we mentioned on the podcast, the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) has been facing so... | [
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Gallup: Most Support Extension Of Tax Cuts, Unemployment Benefits | [
"A newly released Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans are in favor of extending the Bush-era tax cuts and extending unemployment benefits. Lydia Saad, of Gallup, adds: This differs slightly from a November Gallup poll giving Americans three options for extending the Bush tax cuts. That poll found 40% in... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Americans Cutting Back On Medical Care, Poll Finds | [
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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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Peter Kenyon Reports On New Evidence Of Progress On The Federal Budget Debate | [
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Blagojevich's 14-Year Term Starts In February | [
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New York Bill Eyes Help for Teen Prostitutes | [
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How 'The Bachelor' Confronted The Issue Of Sexual Assault | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with <em>Huffington Post</em> writer Emma Gray about Monday's episode of <em>The Bachelor,</em> on which a contestant opened up about her sexual assault in an unusually frank and sensitive 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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Athletic Intelligence | [
"- Daniel talks with Harvard professor Howard Gardner about his theories of multiple intelligences. Included among them is what he terms \"athletic\" or \"bodily kinesthetic\" intelligence. He says that this kind of intelligence is just as \"smart\" as the intelligence of a surgeon. Gardner also says that athletes ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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What Is A Stimulus Check For? | [
"At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress sent $1200 stimulus checks to many Americans as a part of the CARES Act. Now, we have a deal on a second COVID relief package. And for a time, it seemed like stimulus checks, both in presence and size, were one of the reasons why Republicans, Democrats and the Wh... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Del McCoury On Bluegrass And Life On The Road | [
"Bluegrass greats Del McCoury and Ronnie McCoury join NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to talk about Del's new album, and life on the road with a band that's become like family."
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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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Jose Merlin and Jorge Morel | [
"A former <EM>Performance Today</EM> Young Artist in Residence plays Spanish music in Atlanta. We hear Jason Vieaux in two short pieces from Jose Merlin's <EM>Suite del Recuerdo</EM>, followed by a Brazilian Dance by Jorge Morel."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Palin's Address Scrutinized For Effectiveness | [
"Political pundits everywhere are discussing Sarah Palin's historic address last night at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in St. Paul, Minn. Karen O'Connor, of the Women in Politics Institute at American University, offers analysis of whether Palin was effective in making the case that she is fit for the ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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'Colorblind' Adoption Scrutinized | [
"Adoptive parents shouldn't choose their children based on their race, but a new report suggests that colorblind adoption can be problematic. Does race really matter when it comes to adoption? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Hollee McGinnis, policy director for the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, the age... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Powell Foreign Policy Review to Focus on Iraq | [
"A day after presenting the U.N. Security Council with a report against Iraq, Secretary of State Colin Powell prepares to deliver his annual foreign policy review before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports."
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Israel, West Bank Settlers Brace For Showdown | [
"Just two months ago, Aviela Deitch was proud to show off what residents had built on the hilltop outpost of Migron, just a few miles away from the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the West Bank. At that time, the Israeli Supreme Court had already ruled that Migron was sitting on private Palestinian property and had... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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A Brief History Of America's Middle Class | [
"\"The middle class is disappearing\" has been a standard line during this election cycle. As it turns out, it's not wrong. Last year was the first recorded year that middle-income families no longer made up the majority in America, according to the Pew Research Center. What this actually means economically is a mi... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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