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White House Is Locked Down On Thanksgiving After Man Jumps Fence | [
"A man draped in an American flag climbed over the fence at the White House on Thursday, prompting a lockdown as the first family celebrated Thanksgiving. The man was immediately apprehended and taken into custody pending criminal charges, the Secret Service said in a statement. The incident took place about 2:45 p... | [
"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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President Obama Keeps Breaking Barriers, Making History | [
"Jonathan Chait, blogging over at the New Republic, asserts that President Barack Obama's place in history was cemented by the Democrats' victory in getting their health-care overhaul passed. Chait acknowledges it might be a little early to declare the whole he's-earned-his-place-in-history thing but goes on and do... | [
"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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Running For President | [
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Protests Dwindle In Brazil Due To Lack Of Leadership | [
"Small-scale protests are continuing in Brazil but the massive movement has died down as quickly as it flared up. One of the reasons is protest confusion. The perils of having no leadership are that people don't know what protests are real."
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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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Fuel Tank Issue Delays NASA Shuttle Launch | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Google Says It's Beefed Up Encryption Because Of NSA Revelations | [
"Google announced on Thursday that it has beefed up its security in response to reports that the National Security Agency was scooping up data from its servers. In a statement, Nicolas Lidzborski, Gmail security engineering lead, says Google is now encrypting data as a it moves between the company's servers and eve... | [
"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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Hit-And-Run Driver Swipes Calif. DMV | [
"Somebody smashed a car into the Roseville, Calif., Department of Motor Vehicles. The driver knocked a hole in the building measuring about 3-by-4 feet. The driver raced away after hitting the building, but DMV officials say they think it was a student driver."
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Bush Rolls Out Welcome Mat For Obama | [
"President-elect Barack Obama is back in Chicago putting together his new administration. He and his wife, Michelle, were in Washington, D.C., Monday to get a special look at what will be their home Jan. 20. The two were greeted at the White House by President Bush and first lady Laura Bush. The two men met alone i... | [
"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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Commentary: Enough with Vietnam | [
"Commentator Ruben Navarette says he's tired of hearing Democrats criticize President Bush's war record. He says after Sept. 11, what matters is not what the candidates did during the Vietnam War, but how they would defend the country against terrorism."
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Bush Endorses Medicare Drug Benefit Bill | [
"In Washington, the pace is picking up on legislation to add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. On Thursday President Bush officially endorsed a bipartisan bill currently under debate in the Senate. And a House committee is trying to finish work on its own bill. NPR's Julie Rovner talks with Rober... | [
"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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The United States Coast Guard | [
"The United States Coast Guard Band celebrated Flag Day (June 14th) with an all-Leroy Anderson concert at Cadet Memorial Field in New London, Connecticut. Commander Lewis Buckley conducts the band in \"Clarinet Candy\" and \"The Rakes of Mallow,\" and Anderson's arrangement of \"76 Trombones\" by Meredith Willson w... | [
"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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Movie Review: 'Mank' Is A Love Letter To Classic Hollywood | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to critic Kenneth Turan about David Fincher's film, <em>Mank</em>, which looks at the life of writer Herman Mankiewicz during the time that he wrote <em>Citizen Kane</em> for Orson Welles."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Bush Formally Names Roberts as Court Nominee | [
"President Bush announces his choice of federal judge John G. Roberts to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Roberts, 50, has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit since 2003."
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"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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A Scientific Songtacular (Encore) | [
"Click here for a printable \"Wowsheet\" to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure! From pop to hip-hop and from disco to techno, humans love music! Monkey's on the other hand ... well that's a completely different question! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they experiment with th... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Descendants Of Slaves Say This Proposed Grain Complex Will Destroy The Community | [
"Joy Banner, 42, stands at the edge of her hometown of Wallace, La., looking over a field of sugar cane, the crop that her enslaved ancestors cut from dawn to dusk, that is now the planned site of a major industrial complex. Across the grassy river levee, the swift waters of the Mississippi bear cargo toward distan... | [
"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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Republican State Rep. Experiences Backlash After Speaking Out Against Trump In Hawaii | [
"Beth Fukumoto has been the Minority Leader in the Hawaiian State House of Representatives since 2012. But she was ousted from the seat last week after openly criticizing President Trump's rhetoric."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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Emergency Officials Begin Responding To Calls For Help As Harvey Hits Louisiana | [
"Tropical storm Harvey is weakening as it moves up the western side of Louisiana. Emergency officials are responding to some calls for help, but say so far the storm hasn't been as hard on Louisiana as local officials feared it would be."
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Software industry wants consumers to rat on software pirates who sell on eBay | [
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"Two weeks ago, the Recording Industry Association of America announced plans to sue music fans who illegally swap copyright songs online. But some techies are already working on programs that help people share files while evading the recording industry. Laura Sydell reports."
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High Blood Pressure Not Seen As Major Independent Risk For COVID-19 | [
"The coronavirus is especially dangerous for older people and people with other health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and weak immune systems. But are people who only have high blood pressure also in greater peril? It's an important question because one out of every three Americans has this condition, wh... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Primary Heats Up After Rubio's About-Face. He'll Run For Re-Election | [
"In the Florida GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat, challenger Carlos Beruff, a millionaire developer in the mold of Donald Trump, promises to give Sen. Marco Rubio a run for his money."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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'Animal Kingdom': It's A Dog-Eat-Dog World | [
"When we first see 17-year-old Josh Cody, he's sitting with his mom in a suburban Melbourne apartment, watching TV. He is absorbed enough in his game show that until the medics arrive, you don't register that his mom isn't breathing. She died from a heroin overdose, which leaves us thinking that she probably wasn'... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Has A New Adversary — The Church | [
"It's 5 o'clock on a Sunday morning. The sun's not yet up, but the early mass at Santo Nino de Tondo Church is bursting with people, every pew packed, with hundreds more standing in the aisles as Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo delivers his sermon. The church is in Tondo, one of Manila's most densely populated a... | [
"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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Beirut Demonstrators Call for Widespread Ouster | [
"Hundreds of thousands of protesters converge on central Beirut, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and his Western-backed government. The protest by Hezbollah and its Lebanese allies is the first of a planned series of mass demonstrations."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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Despite Coronavirus Worries, Poll Workers Greet Voters In Wisconsin | [
"Katherine Wilson says many voters at her polling place requested absentee ballots that never came. National guardsmen made voters stand at a proper distance and poll workers got some protective gear."
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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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'College Football Parents 24/7' Advocacy Group Asks NCAA To Enforce Coronavirus Rules | [
"Chris and Mya Hinton, parents of two football players, got worried the NCAA is not protecting college athletes during their training well enough. Now, they are mobilizing concerned parents nationwide."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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Sen. Kamala Harris Drops Out Of 2020 Presidential Race | [
"California Sen. Kamala Harris has informed her staff that she will end her bid to win the 2020 Democratic nomination. NPR’s Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) has the latest. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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House Democrats Split on Murtha's Iraq Plan | [
"After passing a nonbinding Iraq resolution before the recess, the House considers its next step. But the plans of a key subcommittee chairman, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), to impose restrictions on war funding have yet to win approval of the Democratic leadership. Republicans say Murtha's plan is part of the Democra... | [
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Club Culture In Northern Ireland | [
"Northern Ireland's dance clubs have become one of the few places where young people of different faiths mix freely. The scene is growing, and now there's a group of non-alcoholic coffeehouses- with-dj's in Belfast. The people responsible for running these places see them as chances for the kids to develop a differ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Texas Man With 3D-Printed Gun And 'Hit List' Of Lawmakers Sentenced To 8 Years | [
"Eric Gerard McGinnis was not supposed to have a gun. After a violent altercation with his girlfriend, a Texas judge barred him in 2015 from possessing a firearm. A year later, McGinnis tried to buy a gun anyway, but the purchase wouldn't go through after a background check revealed the court order. According to th... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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San Francisco Bans Facial Recognition Tech Over Surveillance, Bias Concerns | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti San Francisco bans facial recognition surveillance technology. We look at the tech-savvy city’s message for the rest of the country. Guests Clare Garvie, senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law Center. Co-author of “The Perpetual Line-Up: Unregulated... | [
"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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Why Do People Sympathize With Christopher Dorner? | [
"Medical examiners have identified the remains of Christopher Dorner, the former Los Angeles police officer who allegedly killed four in a revenge-fueled killing spree. Dorner's apparent manifesto revived old criticisms of racism within the police force. Host Michel Martin speaks to NPR's Karen Grigsby-Bates about ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Paperback Fiction Bestsellers For Oct. 14 | [
"Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales ending Oct. 10. Book descriptions are based on publishers' information."
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Getting Personal, Armstrong Recounts Difficult Talk With His Kids | [
"We updated the top of this post at 10:20 ET: Lance Armstrong told Oprah Winfrey that he's lost many things recently: a $75 million sponsorship deal, the leading role in his Livestrong cancer awareness program and the adulation of countless supporters. But in the lengthy interview, spread over two nights and two-an... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' | [
"Chapter One A Handful of Leaves In the year 1919, Edgar's grandfather, who was born with an extra share of whimsy, bought their land and all the buildings on it from a man he'd never met, a man named Schultz, who in his turn had walked away from a logging team half a decade earlier after seeing the chains on a ful... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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States Canceling Presidential Primaries | [
"NPR's Linda Wertheimer reports that many states across the nation are canceling presidential primaries. She speaks with Washington state Gov. Gary Locke about his state's decision not to hold a primary election this year. Wertheimer also talks with Donald Dunn, the Democratic party chairman in Utah, a state whe... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Roy Disney Dies After Battling Stomach Cancer | [
"The Walt Disney Co. announced that Roy Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney, died on Wednesday at the age of 79. His behind-the-scenes influence at the company led to the departure of former CEO Michael Eisner."
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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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Florida Lawmakers Jump Into National Debate Over Illegal Immigration | [
"Florida is poised to adopt a bill banning so-called sanctuary cities. It would require local officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities or face still penalties."
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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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VIDEO: The 7 Dwarfs Whistle While They Work To Fight Malaria | [
"This year, malaria got a cool new cartoon. Aardman Animations, creator of the popular \"Wallace and Gromit\" claymation films, and actor Hugh Laurie teamed up for a 2-minute video on the history of this disease, which claims 450,000 lives a year. It's called \"Malaria Must Die, So Millions Can Live.\" And it stars... | [
"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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Marines in Iraq Lack Basic Equipment to Fight | [
"Alex Chadwick talks with Bryan Bender, a reporter at <EM>The Boston Globe</EM>, about his report on a recent internal review conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps that found troops in Iraq are lacking in basic equipment, such as ammunition and vehicle armor."
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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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'Pray The Devil': Liberia's Stern, Solid Sisterhood | [
"Few truisms have proved more durable than the one holding that women, far more than men, love peace. From the plays of Aristophanes — whose Lysistrata urged her Athenian sisterhood to withhold sex in order to bring about the end of the Peloponnesian War — to the real-life activism of Iraq War challenger Cindy She... | [
"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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The Film 'Les Miserable' Does The Musical Proud | [
"<em>Les Miserables</em> is one of the most popular theatrical musicals, with 60 million tickets sold in 42 countries. Producers of the movie version are hoping to attract a lot of those fans, too. They shouldn't have a problem, says film critic Kenneth Turan."
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Ecuador Suspends Internet Of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange | [
"Ecuador has now confirmed that it cut off internet access at their London Embassy for Julian Assange, the leader of the group WikiLeaks, who has been staying at the embassy since 2012. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, about what Ecuador's calculus might be."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Getting Hurricane Relief No Walk in the Park | [
"You've lost everything. Your house is flooded. You've left your home, your city, your daily routines. The government offers $2,000 to cover your immediate needs. Their 800 number is busy. But you can apply online, if you have a computer -- and the right computer program. And can give an address, and describe the s... | [
"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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Nir Eyal: How Easy Is It To "Unhook" Ourselves From Our Devices? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Digital Manipulation. About Nir Eyal's TED Talk Behavioral designer Nir Eyal argues tech overuse is the responsibility of the user, not the tech companies. He says we can choose to unplug from our apps and devices if we want to. About Nir Eyal Nir Eyal writes, consults, and tea... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Inks And Colors Rescue 'Blue In Green' From Plodding Plotting | [
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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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Report: White, Black Women Separated in Boardroom | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Police Refuse To Release Video Of Charlotte, N.C., Shooting | [
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Basra Residents Protest Deteriorating Security | [
"Thousands of Iraqis in the southern city of Basra took to the streets this weekend to protest the worsening security situation. A long line of marchers, estimated to be as many as 5,000 people, demonstrated near the Basra police command headquarters Saturday. Residents are fed up with killings and kidnappings, an... | [
"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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As Russia Probe Continues, Attention Turns To Paul Manafort | [
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"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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What Five Cents Won't Buy You | [
"We sent Planet Money intern Matt Katz out around Manhattan today to look for things that cost 5 cents or less. Before Matt left, some of our Twitter crowd suggested the hardware store might be a good place to look. Listener Jesse Johnson thought the same thing, but says it wasn't as easy as he expected. He writes:... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Playing The Expectations Game And Other Last-Minute Candidate Tricks | [
"In this final week before the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3, each of the Republican presidential candidates is starting an all-out scramble to shore up support in a contest that's still up for grabs. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney are competing for the votes of moderate,... | [
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Social Media Buzz: Senate Health Care Bill Sparks Debate Online | [
"The Senate Republican health care bill released Thursday is being debated in Washington — and on social media. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Femi Oke (@FemiOke) of Al Jazeera English about what’s being said online, and other news stories reverberating through social media, including a grou... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Women's Media Center | [
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Former Ohio State Students Report Decades Of Sexual Misconduct By University Physician | [
"More than 100 former Ohio State University students have reported sexual misconduct committed by physician Dr. Richard Strauss. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ron McDaniel, a former OSU tennis player, who says Strauss molested him as a freshman."
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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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Political Action Conference | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the annual meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference, being held this week near Washington, D.C."
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Abbas Move Delays Palestinian Ballot Battle | [
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Show 313 | Boston MA | [
"From our home in Boston, this week's program features a From the Top alum who's gone on to be the first American pianist since 1966 to win the Silver Medal at the famous International Tchaikovsky Competition. Also we meet a pianist who's just nine years old who not only performs the music of Rachmaninoff with auth... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Pope Benedict XVI Delivers Final Sunday Blessing At Vatican | [
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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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It's Been A Good Week For Goats | [
"Here at Goats and Soda, we are always on the prowl for breaking goat news. And this week was a good week for goats. Goats to the rescue In Cameroon, there's a new program to help needy families displaced by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram, reported Voice of America. The strategy: Give them a pair of goats.... | [
"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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Musicians' Strike Delays Rockette Show Opening | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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New HIV Map Offers Most Detailed Look Yet At The Epidemic | [
"The United Nations has set a goal of ending the global HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. The tide is slowly turning in southeastern Africa — which encompasses countries like South Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho and Botswana — and which remains the epicenter of the epidemic and home to more than half the 36.9 million people ... | [
"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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Unemployment Rate Stayed At 8.3 Percent In February | [
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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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KCRW's Guest DJ Project | [
"KCRW's Guest DJ Project invites an array of cultural icons to share and discuss songs that have inspired and moved them with KCRW DJs. Actors, authors, chefs, athletes, directors, tech entrepreneurs and more share their musical passions, giving deep insight into both their lives and their creative process."
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Finance Finally Gets to Yes On Health Bill | [
"Many people thought this day would never come. And despite dueling studies about the impact released over the weekend, the Senate Finance Committee votes on a bill to revamp the nation's health system. So we've assembled a few fun numbers to help you wrap your heads around the progression of events. Eleven months ... | [
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Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1986, Reagan Defends Iran Arms Deal | [
"Nov. 19, 1986: In a nationally televised news conference, President Reagan once again defends his dealings with Iran, saying that U.S. arms shipments to Tehran were designed to encourage moderates in that country and not, as many have suggested, to help free hostages who were being held in Lebanon by Iranian-backe... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Are African-American Men 'Invisible?' | [
"President Obama recently called on the nation to rally around young African-American men. But is that easier said than done? Host Michel Martin asks a panel of dads."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Hold Por Favor,\" \"Uber-Banana Seat\" and \"Good and Bad News For Wisconsin.\""
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A Revealing 'Mrs. Henderson Presents' | [
"It's World War II, the Germans are bombing London and the widowed Mrs. Laura Henderson opens The Windmill Theater, a burlesque club. That's the gist of Dame Judi Dench's latest film, the quirky <EM>Mrs. Henderson Presents</EM>."
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FDA May Approve Human Growth Hormone for Short Kids | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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The Yugoslav Position | [
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Excerpt: Seven-Day Magic | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Pakistan Wants The U.S. To Get Involved In The Conflict Over Kashmir | [
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Marine Disputes Investigators' Haditha Story | [
"Marine Sgt. Frank Wuterich is the main focus of the investigation into the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians at the town of Haditha last fall. That's according to a government official. But Wuterich's lawyer says the 26-year-old father of two followed the proper rules of engagement."
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Haiti Quake 'Orphans' Reunited With Parents | [
"In January, an American missionary group traveled to Haiti to rescue children following the devastating earthquake. Haitian officials arrested them for taking 33 children, who ranged in age from 4 months to 13 years. It turns out that none of the children were actually orphans. All have now been reunited with thei... | [
"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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Yemen's Civil War Pushes The Country To The Brink Of Famine | [
"A report by Save the Children estimates that since the start of the war in Yemen, some 85,000 infants and children under the age of five may have died of starvation or disease."
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Trump Turns To Higher Education; Selective New York City Schools Lack Diversity | [
"You're reading NPR's weekly roundup of education news. President Trump pivots to higher education this week On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order that could affect a few areas of higher education: from data collection to free speech. The order called for, among other things, an expansion to the f... | [
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Yugoslavia Background | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Tim Judah, a British journalist who has covered the conflict in the Balkans for the last decade. Judah is the author of<EM> The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia</EM> and gives his analysis on the recent events in Belgrade. (4:20) <p>{<EM>The Serbs: History, Myth, ... | [
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Ford Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles For Various Defects | [
"Ford announced Thursday a recall of some 1.4 million vehicles, including more than 1 million SUVs with a power steering defect and nearly 200,000 Taurus sedans with a corrosion problem. The company also said it was recalling 82,576 sedans with floor mats that could interfere with the accelerator. The Dearborn, Mic... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Economy Adds 321,00 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. -- Orion Spacecraft Soars Into Orbit In First Test For Mars Mission. -- New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme. And here are more early headlines: Obama Expected To Name Former Pen... | npr | {
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Last Night's Speeches | [
"We'll hear excerpts from last night's addresses by Vice-President Al Gore and Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd. From Gore's speech, we'll hear his emotional memories of his sister, who died of lung cancer...and from Senator Dodd, a call for civility in the political arena."
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South's Tornado Tragedy Joins Political Foes For Now | [
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Ukraine's Poroshenko Says He'll Restore Peace In East | [
"Ukraine's projected new president Petro Poroshenko welcomed his victory Monday by pledging to speed up operations to quell pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. New violence erupted in the region today, as an air strike was carried out on militants near the Donetsk airport. Poroshenko, the billionaire candy-... | [
"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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Bush Administration & Global Warming | [
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Exploring "Organic" Foods | [
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Voting After Being Displaced By Natural Disasters | [
"For people who have had their lives upturned by natural disasters, getting to a polling place on Election Day can be next to impossible. Farai Chideya discusses the voting challenges facing those displaced by natural disasters with Mark Sawyer — professor of political science at UCLA. Then, Hurricane Ike evacuee... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'People's Lives Are Being Put At Risk': Environmentalists Take On Baltimore's Trash Incinerator | [
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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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Commentary: Saving Hubble | [
"Commentator Andrew Chaikin weighs in on NASA's decision to scrap funding for the Hubble Telescope and focus its resources on putting men back on the moon and on to Mars. He says he understands both sides of the debate."
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Syndication Salesman Roger King Dies | [
"Michele Norris and Robert Siegel remember television's legendary salesman Roger King, who died over the weekend. King and his brother were responsible for selling some of the most popular syndicated shows to local stations. He's probably most famous for persuading reluctant stations around the country to pick up a... | [
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Automaker Provision In Tri-Nation Trade Deal Will Benefit U.S., Navarro Says | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to White House trade adviser Peter Navarro about the agreement signed by the U.S. Mexico and Canada. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the conversation."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Election Results: Don Blankenship Falls Short In West Virginia Senate Primary. -- Lawmakers To Subpoena DOJ Official Over Census Citizenship Question. -- Former CIA Officer Charged With Spying For China. -- Congo Declares New Ebola Outbreak After 2 Confirmed Cases. -- S... | npr | {
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Wrongfully Convicted And Jailed 38 Years, Fred Clay Gets $1 Million Payout | [
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Agencies Hire 'Privacy Officers' | [
"An increasing number of federal agencies are following the lead of the Department of Homeland Security in hiring privacy officers to oversee the use of personal information collected from citizens. NPR's Larry Abramson reports."
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NPR Shares Archival Tapes With 1st Mentions Of Apple, Google, Facebook And Amazon | [
"Four Big Tech leaders testified before Congress Wednesday. NPR looks through its archive to find when and in what context each was first mentioned on the network."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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DREAMer Deportation Case Raises Questions On Trump's Deferred Action Policy | [
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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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Episode 630: Free Parking | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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NASA -- and Shuttle's -- Timetable Is Uncertain | [
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Tobacco Suits Nationwide | [
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NASA Troubleshoots Discovery Sensor Problem | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Energy and Global Climate Change | [
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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After Equipment Woes, NASA Mission To Mars Is Rescheduled For 2018 | [
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Overseas Trip A Road Test For Secretary Of State Kerry | [
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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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'Rogue One': The Force Will Be With Those Who Love Battle Scenes | [
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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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Sondheim & Co., Taking 'Todd' from Stage to Screen | [
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"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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