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For Pittsburgh, A Difficult Year Reveals Long-Buried Problems | [
"2018 has been a hard year for the community of Pittsburgh. This was the year that institutional racism, child sexual abuse, and anti-Semitism burst to the surface in the city. But for Pittsburgh native Cheryl Moore, the bad year actually began with baseball. In January the Pirates traded away star outfielder Andr... | [
"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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Jonatha Brooke On World Cafe | [
"Jonatha Brooke is an artist who is always stretching — sometimes quite literally, like when she was a dancer at Amherst College. It was there Brooke met classmate Jennifer Kimball and formed The Story, her first band. Her solo career has seen many artistic leaps since then, but none quite like what she is doing no... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Politics This Week: From Hillary Clinton To Kentucky Senate Race | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Inside Navajo Nation's Fight Against Coronavirus | [
"Native American communities have been hit hard by the pandemic. We hear how they’re responding. Guests Dr. Michelle Tom, family practice physician currently working in two small ERs in Winslow, Arizona. She serves the entire southern region of Navajo Nation (roughly 17,000 people). (@drmichelletom) Krista Allen, W... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Elon Musk Reopens California Tesla Plant, Defying Local Health Officials (Again) | [
"Electric carmaker Tesla has resumed production at its Fremont, Calif., plant — in defiance of local health authorities. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday, after photos of the plant's nearly full parking lot started making headlines. He said he was willing to be arrested if necessary. (Bay Area ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Judge Rules Against Accused Plotter in Romero Killing | [
"A federal judge in California rules that a former Salvadoran Air Force captain now living in the United States must pay $10 million to the family of the late Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero. Rafael Saravia is widely believed to have organized Romero's 1980 assassination in San Salvador. Hear NPR's Scott Simon a... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Pauline Ledeen, 'Bubbe Teresa' and Prison Volunteer, Dies | [
"Pauline Leeden celebrated Passover and brought grandmotherly care to Jewish inmates in California's jails and prisons. She died last month at the age of 97. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Carrie Newman, who was one of those prisoners."
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Zimbabwe's Powerful Veterans Withdraw Support For President Mugabe | [
"In a surprise reversal, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has lost the support of some of his staunchest allies — the war veterans. This comes amid escalating protests, an economic crisis and a crippling drought in the country. The letter withdrawing their support, which was released in full through The Associate... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Book Review: 'Dear Life' | [
"Critic Alan Cheuse says Canadian short story writer Alice Munro's new collection, <em>Dear Life: Stories</em>, is both arresting and worth reading."
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"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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FDA Asks Dog Owners For Help With Illnesses Linked To Jerky | [
"The Food and Drug Administration has a mystery on its hands. Thousands of dogs and at least 10 cats have become sick after eating various forms of jerky for pets over the past few years. Some 580 animals have died, the agency says. But it's not sure why. Some of the cases have been diagnosed as \"kidney failure, g... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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2 Juveniles Charged With Arson, Suspected Of Starting Deadly Tennessee Wildfire | [
"Two juveniles have been arrested and charged with arson for allegedly starting the fire that killed at least 14 people in east Tennessee last month. They might be tried as adults, and authorities say there might be more arrests. Prosecutors say the two minors started a fire on Nov. 23, according to a statement fro... | [
"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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Excerpt: Parable Of The Sower | [
"Parable of the Sower By Octavia E. Butler Warner AspectCopyright © 1999 Octavia ButlerAll right reserved.ISBN: 0-446-67550-4 Chapter One All that you touch You Change. All that you Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change. God Is Change. -Earthseed: The Books of the Livi... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Turkey, U.S. Troop Deployment Talks Reach Critical Stage | [
"Turkey's prime minister is expected to announce today whether his government has reached an agreement with the United States that would allow U.S. troops to deploy along Turkey's southern border with Iraq. Turkey wants a $30 billion aid package in exchange. Hear NPR's Guy Raz."
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"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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Ukrainian President Takes Offense At Suggestion Of Quid Pro Quo, Journalist Says | [
"<em>Time </em>correspondent Simon Shuster recently spoke with Ukraine's president. After six months in office, Shuster says Volodymyr Zelenskiy is \"quite cynical\" and feels \"there are no reliable allies.\""
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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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U.S. Faces Hurdles In Tracking Terrorists In Yemen | [
"The latest terrorism plot to emerge from Yemen, shipping makeshift bombs on cargo planes, has raised all kinds of questions about what the U.S. military can do to counter the growing threat coming from this small Arab nation. What options -- and limits -- does the U.S. have for tracking down terrorists in Yemen?"
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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A Floating History Of The '18-Wheelers Of Their Day' | [
"The Lois McClure, a replica of an 1862 canal schooner, is also a floating museum. This summer she's sailing historic waterways in Vermont, New York, Ontario and Quebec, docking in towns for a history lesson. The Lois starts from her berth at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes, Vt. First mate Tom Larsen, a... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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New Counterterrorism Center Slowly Finds its Way | [
"The creation of the National Counterterrorism Center was a centerpiece of last year's sweeping intelligence reform. But it has taken six months since its creation to have a director appointed. Now the president has named Vice Admiral John \"Scott\" Redd to run the group."
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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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How the Cookie Crumbles | [
"Heather Donnell's favorite treat becomes Muni roadkill, but what happens next is far sweeter."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Cold War 2, The City That Never Sleeps or Throws Things Away, A Cereal Liar."
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A Syrian Village Surrounded By Civil War | [
"Before Syria's civil war, Al Houleh was a small, quiet farming region to the north of Homs. But a massacre last year, blamed on government loyalists, left several dozen villagers dead. Since then, the Al Houleh region has become rebel-held territory, and government troops are choking it. Trapped in the siege are s... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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In The Nick Of Time, Illinois Man Finds $9 Million Lottery Ticket | [
"Just days before he could no longer make the claim, an Ill. man found a $9 million lottery ticket inside a folder he dug up to prepare his taxes. The ticket, reports the AP, would have been worthless at 5 p.m today, but Irving Przyborski claimed it last Tuesday. Quoting Lottery spokesman Tracy Owen, The Chicago Tr... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Who Is An American: 'Ladies of Liberty' | [
"In 1808, women did not have the right to vote or own property. But the wives, sisters, daughters and friends of powerful men were able to exert some influence over the course of American life, politics and culture. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about her new book, <em>Ladies of Liberty</em>."
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"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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A Promise Of $1,200 Not Enough To Buy Wide Support For Republican Tax Plan | [
"Republicans say their tax legislation will be great for the middle class. So why is it so unpopular? Depending on the poll, only 25 percent to 33 percent of Americans approve of the tax plan. And that means even many people who would get a tax break aren't won over. In pitching their tax plan to the country, Repub... | [
"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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San Francisco International Film Festival | [
"As the 50th San Francisco International Film Festival opens, the program discusses film and filmmaking in the Bay Area, from Eadweard Muybridge to the present day."
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Jobless Claims Held Steady At 366,000 Last Week | [
"There were 366,000 first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, up by 2,000 from the week before, the Employment and Training Administration says. So what we said last week applies again: \"Claims have stayed in a range between 350,000 and 400,000 all year. The unemployment rate, meanwhile, has also va... | [
"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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Weather Hampers Relief Efforts in Pakistan | [
"Shelter is becoming the most important commodity in northern Pakistan following the devastating earthquake, and many people are still waiting for tents to arrive as cold weather sets in. Renee Montagne talks to Somini Sengupta, reporter for <EM>The New York Times</EM>, about the stymied relief efforts in Pakistan.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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Israel To Ban 'Catastrophe' Reference In Texts | [
"Israel's education minister says the country is removing references to what Palestinians call the \"catastrophe\" of Israel's creation from textbooks for Arab schoolchildren. The phrase was inserted by a former education minister in 2007. Botrous Mansour, general director of the Nazareth Baptist School, in Nazaret... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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'Barbershop': What's the Buzz | [
"The men in this week's \"Barbershop\" dish on the stalled immigration bill and actor Isaiah Washington's firing from <em>Grey's Anatomy</em>. They also share personal thoughts on Father's Day."
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Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Dead at 82 | [
"Retired Adm. William Crowe Jr., former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and ambassador to Great Britain, died Thursday at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Navy officials did not immediately release a cause of death for the 82-year-old. \"We lost a true hero last night ... a distinguished naval officer... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Hamas Seizes Control of the Gaza Strip | [
"Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has declared a state of emergency in Gaza. The United States, along with parts of Europe and Israel are considering support for Abbas in Gaza and on the West Bank where his Fatah-led government remains in control. Clayton Swisher, director of programs at The Middle East Institu... | [
"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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NPR: 08-29-2008 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Quick, What's The Most Diverse Religious Group in America? | [
"If you said Kabbalah, you spend too much time reading People magazine. If you said Muslim, you've probably read The Gallup Center for Muslim Studies \"first comprehensive study of the Muslim American community and its habits, perspectives and beliefs.\" Comprehensive is pretty much the word. Not distinguishing bet... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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Changing Face Of College | [
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Dermatologist BERNARD ACKERMAN, Professor of Dermatology and Path Director of the Institute fo... | [
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"Last week, scientists announced that people with gum disease were more at risk for a certain type of stroke than those with healthy gums. In this hour, we'll talk about the connection between oral health and disease, including heart disease and diabetes. Plus, a look at how the brain deals with the anticipation of... | npr | {
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Dow Loses 318 Points, The Most In One Day Since June | [
"The Dow closed 318 points lower on Friday, the biggest one-day drop since June. As NBC News puts it, the index joined the rout that hit European and Asian markets on fears that the global economy is slowing. The Wall Street Journal adds: \"'There's a lack of buyers supporting the market and incremental sellers wh... | [
"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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Gun Sales Rise On Fear Of Democratic President | [
"Gun stores across the country are reporting big increases in sales since Tuesday's election of Barack Obama to the White House. Some gun enthusiasts are worried that the president-elect and the Democratic Congress will move for tougher new gun laws that restrict some weapons. One of the gun shops benefiting from ... | [
"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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Are Farm Subsidies At Risk? | [
"With the supercommitee desperately seeking deficit reduction, it has alighted upon a sacred cow: farm subsidies. They're especially alluring considering that farmers are among the few economic groups doing well these days. But aggies — not to worry. What Congress might take away in $5 billion worth of direct payme... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Slate's Kausfiles: Post-Recall Cliches | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> blogger Mickey Kaus leaves us a voicemail with his ruminations on the top three post-recall cliches."
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Sweeping Reactions From Politicians Over Syrian Refugees In U.S. | [
"Updated at 5:45 p.m. ET One of the suicide bombers who struck Paris on Friday has been identified as a Syrian who passed through Greece as an asylum-seeker this year and registered with European authorities. That fact has spurred a strong reaction from many politicians here in the United States over the resettleme... | [
"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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Germany, Vietnam Spar Over Alleged Kidnapping Of Former Oil Executive | [
"Germany and Vietnam have found themselves in the middle of a diplomatic row after the disappearance of a former Vietnamese oil executive from the Berlin Zoo last month. Hanoi says Trinh Xuan Thanh — who is wanted in Vietnam on charges of mismanagement that resulted in $150 million in losses at the state-run oil co... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ebola Stricken Nurse Appears Well In Video. -- Hong Kong Police Launch Dawn Raid To Dismantle Protest Site. And here are more early headlines: Russia Criticizes Talks With Ukrainian, European Leaders. (NBC) Monster Hurricane Gonzalo Sweeps Close To Bermuda. (NHC) Hawaii... | npr | {
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Review: Ty Segall, 'Emotional Mugger' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. Barreling on after a non-stop flurry of activity over the past eight years, Ty Segall is dropping his 10th solo album in the dead of winter, its cover depicting a Xeroxed baby head as it peers out of the fold amid a field of toner-black gradie... | [
"All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael, Ann Powers, and Stephen Thompson to talk about July 20th's notable releases. Highlights include sultry R&B from The Internet, seething rock from songwriter Meg Myers, the \"Joy\" of Ty Segall & White Fence, a new album from the bluegra... | npr | {
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Romney Chides Obama For Not Fixing Housing Crisis | [
"Mitt Romney has spent a lot of his time in Florida talking about home foreclosures. The housing crisis is one of the few problems that Romney can use to attack both his Republican rival Newt Gingrich and President Obama."
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Former Massey Workers Say Blast Wasn't A Surprise | [
"Two coal miners say they quit Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine in the final months before an explosion because they thought it was going to blow up. A third miner -- who had worked at the mine for 13 years -- called Upper Big Branch \"a time bomb.\" But Massey officials say samples showed the air was safe ju... | [
"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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'Trance': Not Danny Boyle's Best Work | [
"Director Danny Boyle is best known for the Oscar winning <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>. His latest film is called <em>Trance</em>. Critic Kenneth Turan says the film's overall coldness means there isn't anybody you care to identify with or any outcome you want to see."
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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DOJ Opens Nearly 200 Cases Into Pro-Trump Riot On Capitol Hill | [
"The Justice Department has opened more than 170 cases into the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, said the acting U.S. attorney on Tuesday — adding that it expects to investigate hundreds more."
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Boko Haram Video Is Said To Show Some Missing Nigerian Schoolgirls | [
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For 'Women In Clothes,' It's Not What You Wear, It's Why You Wear It | [
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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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After Being Fired Over Zoom, He Changed His Twitter Handle To 'Dan Is Interviewing' | [
"Dan Munro changed his Twitter handle to \"Dan is interviewing\" after finding out he lost his job via a Zoom call. The method of firing is becoming the norm in the tech industry during the coronavirus recession. \"No one enjoyed it,\" Munro said. \"It was pretty rough for everyone because we're a pretty small co... | [
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Voting Rights Groups Help Americans 'Cure' Rejected Ballots | [
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Jenni Rivera: A Beautiful Voice Goes Silent | [
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"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Kabul-Based Journalist Describes Post-Bombing Carnage And Difficult Path Forward | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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2 Sisters In Los Angeles Are DREAMers But Only 1 Is Covered By DACA | [
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Shellshock Bug's Impact Could Be Huge, But It's Unclear For Now | [
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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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'Tired Of The Killings': Pro Athletes Refuse To Play To Protest Racial Injustice | [
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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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For Pakistan, An Unmappable Road Ahead? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Bolivian Miners Split on Nationalization Plan | [
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Obama To Enlist Democratic Governors' Support | [
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Bargain Airlines Win Customers, Critics | [
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Ex-FBI Agent's New Cause: Civil Liberty | [
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"News Headlines: Nov. 20, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times (Blog): Hearing Planned on Gang Insignia on Clothing -- \"Are apparel manufacturers and retailers deliberately selling sports-themed clothes with gang colors and symbols? Two white Yankee caps made by the New Era Cap Company were wrapped with red and blue ... | npr | {
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The Revelations And Tre Williams: Soul Revival | [
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Obama's Win Marks New Chapter In Black History | [
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Mystery writer WALTER MOSLEY | [
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Ron Paul Wins Straw Poll At Values Voter Summit | [
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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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On Obama's Team, Ex-Clinton Staffers Get Do-Over | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Take Three: Three Different Styles of Jazz Vocalists | [
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Elton John On Music, Addiction & Family | [
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"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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The Rise Of The Well-Read Black Girl Book Club | [
"The way Glory Edim tells it, it all began with a T-shirt. It was a birthday present from her partner, bearing a simple statement: \"Well-Read Black Girl.\" The shirt was also embellished with names of some Edim's favorite black women authors, from Toni Morrison to Gloria Naylor. It attracted a lot of attention. \"... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Pakistan Pressures Afghan Refugees To Go Home | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Battle Over Ethiopia's Defiant Northwest Region Of Tigray Ramps Up | [
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Dystopian Rap Is The Death Rattle Of The American Dream | [
"The decade is on its deathbed. The empire has crumbled. America's jig is up. The 2010s will likely go down as the deadliest era in rap, too. We lost too many voices — to overdoses and unexplainable tragedy — before their prime (Some of them: Lil Peep, Mac Miller, Fredo Santana, Doe B, Bankroll Fresh, XXXTentacion,... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Former NYC Cop On 'The Job' | [
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"Stories: 1) The Real Story Behind 'The Soloist' 2) Mike Tyson, The Damaged Everyman"
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'On Death and Dying' Author Dies at 78 | [
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After The Convention, We Check In With Voters | [
"Gina Worthen, Travis Rechenbach and Alicia Jessop struggled to decide which candidate would receive their vote. NPR's Elise Hu asks them whether the conventions have helped them come to a decision."
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"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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Petitioners Want To Ban Cheap Pizza | [
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Does U.S. Have Enough Dry Ice For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution? | [
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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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Lunch Money Goes Digital | [
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Youth Radio: The Lingering Legacy of Apartheid | [
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Hear The First Single From Dan Auerbach's New Solo Record 'Waiting On A Song' | [
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"Featured Albums: Frank Turner: 'Be More Kind,' Shakey Graves: 'Can't Wake Up,' Lucrecia Dalt: 'Anticlines,' Leon Bridges: 'Good Thing,' Damien Jurado: 'The Horizon Just Laughed,' Parker Milsap: 'Other Arrangements,' Belly: 'Dove,' Other Notable Releases For May 4: Gaz Coombes: 'World's Strongest Man,' Jessica Risk... | npr | {
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CNN Defends Reporting On Slain Ambassador's Diary | [
"CNN is defending itself against accusations from the U.S. State Department that it trampled on the wishes of the family of the slain U.S. ambassador to Libya in reporting on his fears of a terrorist attack before his death. The criticism stemmed from CNN's discovery and use of the late Chris Stevens' personal jour... | [
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New Jersey's Top Court Rules In Favor Of Gov. Christie On Pensions | [
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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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45 Years Since Nixon Resigned | [
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A Day After Coachella Database Is Hacked, Lady Gaga Announced To Replace Beyoncé | [
"Lady Gaga will be filling in for Beyoncé as Coachella's Saturday headliner for the two-weekend festival. Gaga tweeted the news Tuesday: \"Let's party in the desert!\" After Beyoncé cancelled her performance due to her pregnancy with twins, secondary ticket prices reportedly dipped over 10 percent for the annual de... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Belarus President Is Secretly Inaugurated Weeks After Disputed Election | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Transcript: NPR Interviews Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson. -- British Counter-Terrorism Police Shoot A Woman And Arrest 6 Suspects. -- Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary, First Latino Member Of Trump Cabinet. -- Arkansas Executes 4th Inmate In 8 Days. -- Waffle House... | npr | {
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Thiel on Bennett's Tough Talk | [
"Sonics owner Clay Bennett said this week that he's losing hope for a new arena that would keep the Sonics and Storm in the Seattle area. Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel joined KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick by phone to talk about the latest salvo in this ongoing saga, and why he feels the bigger problem lies with... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Saturn Strike Vote *Live* | [
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U.S. Will Try To 'Put Iran In A Vise' | [
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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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Cindy McCain's Half Sister 'Angry' She's Hidden | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Client 9' Filmmaker Focuses On Spitzer's Foes 2) Taylor Swift: Country-Pop With Joyous Ambition"
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Global Markets Dip As Chinese Economy Slow-Down Spooks Investors | [
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On Stage: The Del Close Marathon | [
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Book Review: Neal Pollack's "Alternadad" | [
"Every new parent makes the essential vow: I will raise my kids better than my parents did. Satirist Neal Pollack, known more for scathing commentary than warm fuzzies, makes a slightly different variation on this vow in his new memoir \"Alternadad.\" His plan is not just to be better than his parents, but cooler. ... | [
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After Suspected Chemical Attack, Douma Residents Flee To Northern Syria | [
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Murderer Reaps Benefits of Religious Conversion | [
"Darrell Mease, a convicted murderer, was scheduled to die in Missouri when his prayers were answered. Pope John Paul II won Mease, a Christian convert, a commutation of his death sentence during a 1999 Missouri visit. Steve Inskeep talks to author Michael Cuneo about his book Almost Midnight, which chronicles Meas... | [
"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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A Harrowing Birth Still A Bright Spot For Care Team | [
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Banishing Wrinkles With Botox May Make You Miss Others' Emotions | [
"A few well-placed Botox injections can erase your hard-won character lines. But that may also make you less likely to pick up on other people's emotions. That's because the botulinum toxin, which reduces wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing small muscles in the face, can make it hard to furrow the brow or make other... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Surreal Reasons Girls Are Disappearing In El Salvador: #15Girls | [
"In many countries, the decisions teens make at 15 can determine the rest of their lives. But, often, girls don't have much say — parents, culture and tradition decide for them. In a new series, #15Girls, NPR explores the lives of 15-year-old girls who are seeking to take control and change their fate. Warning: Som... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Money Coach Discourages Emotional Investing | [
"From gas prices to mortgage meltdowns, an unstable economy may lead consumers to make poor investment choices. As a part of the <em>Investment 101</em> series, Money Coach Alvin Hall explains how to keep your emotions separate from your finances."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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A New Used Bookstore | [
"I love books. So, I went to one of my favorite bookstore in Washington D.C. for my first Knight Training assignment. Second Story Books is a used bookstore just off Dupont Circle. You never know what you'll find there and that's probably why I like it so much.Nishant Dahiya"
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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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Exposing the Problematic Rules of Guerilla Warfare | [
"NPR's Michele Norris talks with retired Special Forces officer Hy Rothstein, a senior lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., about the difficulties U.S. troops are having in the fight against guerilla insurgents."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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It's Survival of the Fittest for Retail Stores | [
"The list of retail bankruptcies and store closures is growing. It's being predicted that store closures will rise 25 percent this year. It would be easy to blame the faltering economy, but there's more to it than that."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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The California Report 2006-11-28 | [
"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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Thanksgiving Travelers Brave Holiday 'Traffic' | [
"When you hit the road this Thanksgiving, take a look at the driver who honks at you. Author Tom Vanderbilt has some theories: he says men honk more than women, and people in expensive cars honk more at less expensive cars. Vanderbilt is the author of Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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