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Falun Gong, Steve Bannon And The Trump-Era Battle Over Internet Freedom | [
"Of all the disruptions unleashed by the Trump White House on how the federal government typically works, the saga of one small project, called the Open Technology Fund, stands out. The fantastical tale incorporates the spiritual movement Falun Gong, former White House strategist Steve Bannon, the daughter of a lat... | [
"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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Battles For Survival, Small-Scale And Huge | [
"Contagion is about a flu epidemic that causes millions of deaths, Warrior about sibling rivalry in a working-class family. The former is a disaster epic writ surprisingly small, the latter a domestic drama writ larger than you'd think. Both prove effective, both have intriguing structures; it's a good week for... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams | [
"Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about dreams!"
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Why Do Young People Like Socialism More Than Older People Do? | [
"Rain couldn't keep away hundreds of Georgetown University students on Thursday who waited hours outside for a chance to hear Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders explain his support for socialism. The fervor to see the Vermont independent senator's major address wasn't surprising: Research shows that y... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Cell Phone Posse Helps Keep an Eye on Crime | [
"The sheriff's department of Jefferson County, Ala., is organizing citizens to keep an eye on suspicious activity and report it to the police. Authorities say they began the \"Cell Phone Posse\" not because of an increase in crime but to help a budget-strapped department. Melanie Peeples reports."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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'Adoration': Stories Told, And Twisted, With Grief | [
"Like most of Atom Egoyan's movies, the new Adoration operates on multiple levels, and works on many of them. The problem is that the aspect of the film that doesn't convince is the human one. The movie centers on Simon (Devon Bostick), a Toronto high school student, but it leaps around in time, introducing inciden... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan and Marilyn Bergman Keep the Music Playing 2) 'Circling My Mother,' A Memoir of Love and Pain"
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Saudi King Abdullah, Who Laid Foundation For Reform, Dies | [
"King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of Saudi Arabia has died. He was 90 and had been hospitalized for a lung infection. Abdullah was born before Saudi Arabia was even a country. It was the early 1920s, and his father, Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, set out to conquer the tribes of the Arabian Peninsula. In one famous battle... | [
"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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Exclusive First Listen: Yo La Tengo | [
"One of America's most influential and captivating rock bands, Hoboken, N.J.'s Yo La Tengo celebrates its 25th anniversary with the release of Popular Songs, which continues the trio's tradition of balancing soft acoustic pop with dark, enthralling rock. Guitarist/vocalist Ira Kaplan, drummer/vocalist Georgia Huble... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Coronavirus Seeps Into Remote Areas Of Washington State | [
"Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he hopes health modeling in the coming days will allow the resumption of some activities such as elective surgeries and outdoor recreation. But Inslee says he won’t be able to lift many of the stay-at-home restrictions by May 4, the day the current directive is set to expire. ... | [
"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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Dog Shoots French Hunter | [
"A French man was hunting with his dog when the dog's paw was caught in the gun's trigger. The shotgun went off and wrecked the man's hand. The hunter took responsibility saying he should have applied the safety catch."
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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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Suds and Spices: A Root-Beer Taste Test | [
"Charles Hires introduced the world to a brand-new drink called root beer in 1876 Philadelphia. Hires has since attracted just a few competitors. Root-beer expert Luke Cole and root-beer fan Debbie Thomas help Scott Simon with a taste test."
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"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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In Mozambique, A Fight To Keep Babies HIV-Free | [
"The southeastern African nation of Mozambique has some of the highest HIV rates in the world. Within Mozambique, Gaza province in the south of the country is a hot zone for HIV infection. There, 25 percent of people ages 15 to 49 are HIV-positive. Among women in Gaza, the number is even higher: Thirty percent are ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Administration Sends Mixed Signals On State Health Insurance Waivers. -- Spain Moves To Strip Catalonia's Autonomy After Secession Showdown. -- Quebec Enacts 'Religious Neutrality Law' That Curbs Full-Fave Veils In Public. -- Young Children Are Spending Much More Time I... | npr | {
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Al Capone's Hideaway | [
"When the heat gets too close, every mobster has a hideout. Chicago's Al Capone had plenty. Now one of Capone's get-aways is up for auction, with bids coming in from around the world. NPR's Cheryl Corley reports."
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Previewing Thanksgiving Gridiron Match-Ups | [
"Most people are able to spend Thanksgiving Day with their families, having the day off of work. But the Detroit Lions won't enjoy a company holiday this season. Find out why, as NPR's Tony Cox speaks with <em>New York Times</em> sports columnist Bill Rhoden."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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From The 1996 Berkeley Early | [
"From the 1996 Berkeley Early Music Festival and Exhibition, the Sex Chordae Consort of Viols plays music by John Dowland: \"Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens\" and \"Mr. George Whitehead, his Almand.\" (Stuart Rosenthal Recordings)"
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Black Fashion Magnate Eunice Johnson Dead At 93 | [
"Ebony Fashion Fair Producer and Director Eunice W. Johnson died this past weekend. She was 93. Johnson, the widow of Johnson Publishing Company founder John H. Johnson, gave Ebony magazine its name. She was also the driving force behind the creation of the Fashion Fair makeup line, one of the first makeup lines ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Mates of State, Sam Phillips, Jethro Tull, More | [
"Singer-songwriter Sam Phillips makes gorgeously textured, spare acoustic music. Hear a cut from her mesmerizing new CD ' Don't Do Anything.' The keyboard-and-drums duo Mates of State are back with their best album yet, the stunning 'Re-Arrange Us'. Also on the show: the whimsical world of Rupa and the April Fishes... | [
"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Police Seek Help Picking Killers from a Texas Crowd | [
"Police and minority leaders in Austin, Texas, are appealing for community help in finding three to four people who beat a Hispanic man to death following an accident in a crowded parking lot. David Rivas Morales, 40, died Tuesday night after being beaten outside the housing project where he lived, police said. The... | [
"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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After A Pirate Negotiation, A Personal Connection | [
"They dropped the money for the pirates from a helicopter on a Friday morning. Shipping executive Per Gullestrup's crew was released and headed home. The pirates, in the Gulf of Aden, headed off. But the next morning, Gullestrup was in his kitchen in Copenhagen when his cell phone rang. The caller was \"Mr. Ali,\"... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Man Who Drove Through Crowd At SXSW Music Festival Convicted | [
"Rashad Owens was intoxicated when he drove his car through a crowd at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin last year. He killed four people and injured at least 20. Today, an Austin jury found him guilty of capital murder. The verdict means he will spend the rest of his life in prison, without the poss... | [
"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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Wish Dunkin' Had A Clothing Line? Dream On | [
"Dunkin' unveiled a line of \"Espresso-Wear.\" The clothing was designed for customers who need to carry coffees. Sadly, the items like Cappu-Chinos, pants with cup-holder pockets, are not real."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Thao Nguyen Braves 'Bee Stings' and More | [
"Singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen's music sounds heartfelt, inspirational, and real. While primarily a solo artist with a penchant for great lyrics and soft acoustic guitars, she now tours with a band: The Get Down Stay Down, based out of Arlington, Va. Her latest album, We Brave Bee Stings and All, flows beautifully... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Scotland's Bill Millin, 81, Honored in Normandy and on Stamp | [
"To mark the 60th anniversary of the Normandy invasion, NPR's Fred Child has the story of Scotland's \"Mad Piper\" Bill Millin, who played on the beaches for his regiment on June 6, 1944. Millin's brigadier that day, Lord Lovat, had specifically ignored the general order against bagpipers issued for 9,000 Scottish ... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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Michael Phelps Attempts To Make 5th Consecutive Olympic Team | [
"Phelps holds a lion's share of Olympic swimming records. As he is about to turn 31, an age long past retirement in his sport, he is expected to be a threat for more medals at this summer's Rio games."
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Muslim Investment Group Sidesteps Financial Crisis | [
"Islamic law affects the way some Americans do business in the United States. According to Sharia law, a set up rules influenced by the Koran, lenders and lendees cannot charge or receive interest. That means U.S. Islamic banks take a higher risk when loaning money for homes or investing in mutual funds. However, t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Passport Security Faulted in New Report | [
"A government oversight report says a test showed that one person on the FBI's most wanted list and nine murder suspects were able to get passports in a failure of the nation's passport processing system. The General Accountability Office says insufficient oversight by the State Department allows criminals, illegal... | [
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Los Angeles Aims To Close Some Pot Dispensaries | [
"The city of Los Angeles is home to nearly 1,000 medical marijuana dispensaries. Its desired target is fewer than 100, so the city wants to close hundreds of existing pot storefronts and create tougher guidelines on where other dispensaries can locate."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Bankrupt, Iraqi Airways Is Shutting Down | [
"Every Monday and Saturday, Iraqi Irways Flight 238 leaves Gatwick Airport, bound for Iraq. On its website, the airline says it is \"fully operating the London to Baghdad route.\" For now, at least. The state-owner carrier, which also flies to Amman, Cairo, Damascus, Dubai, Istanbul, Tehran, and several Iraqi citie... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Bettye LaVette On World Cafe | [
"With a sound that combines soul with blues, funk, rock, gospel and country, Bettye LaVette has always been hard to classify. After finally garnering mainstream acclaim for 2005 release Iβve Got My Own Hell to Raise, LaVette is back with Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook, a collection of British Invasion c... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Baradar's Arrest May Spark Taliban Trust Issues | [
"Authorities have been questioning Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the second in command of the Afghan Taliban, who was arrested earlier this month in Pakistan. Analyst Brian Fishman tells Renee Montagne that Baradar's arrest is leading to speculation that he will give authorities information on Mullah Mohammad Omar, t... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Chicago Mayor's Race Reveals Deep Divide In Democratic Party | [
"One of the nation's savviest politicians is in an unexpected fight. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's former White House chief of staff, is in an unprecedented runoff election next month. The challenger, Cook County Commissioner Jesus \"Chuy\" Garcia, contends that Emanuel favors the rich and powerful ... | [
"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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Bezos Could Give Washington Post The Gift Of Time | [
"Earlier this week, online shopping pioneer Jeff Bezos said he would buy The Washington Post. Given the sorry state of newspaper finances, some saw his move as an act of civic charity. Others believe Bezos is a shrewd businessman whoΒ hopesΒ to make the Post very profitable again. Maybe both views are right. Marilyn ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Ex-Soviet Officer Who Became Taliban Commander Found Guilty In U.S. | [
"An ex-Soviet army officer turned Taliban commander has been found guilty in a federal court in Richmond, Va., on 15 counts related to a 2009 attack on Afghan and U.S. soldiers at Camp Leyza in Afghanistan's Khost province. Irek Hamidullin, 55, is a former Soviet tank commander who stayed behind in Afghanistan afte... | [
"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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Postelection, Overwhelmed Facebook Users Unfriend, Cut Back | [
"Rachael Garrity posted a farewell message on Facebook. She told her \"friends\" β that's how she puts it in an email to NPR, in quotes β that she would delete her account. An email from her son followed: Are you OK? \"I am finding Facebook to have a negative impact on my continuing to keep a positive feeling regar... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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American Folk Music Curators / Comedian Amber Ruffin | [
"Music producers Lance and April Ledbetter talk about curating their new anthology, which collects the flip sides of the 78s Harry Smith chose for his 1952 Anthology of American Folk Music. They spoke with producer Sam Briger. <br/><br/>Also, we talk with 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' writer and performer Amber Ruf... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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'Ascended Into Heaven': | [
"\"Ascended into Heaven\": From the \"Credo\" of Haydn's \"Harmoniemesse,\" or Wind-band Mass, \"Et resurrexit,\" performed by La Petite Bande (lah pet-teet BAHND), the Chamber Choir of Namur and conductor Sigiswald Kuijken (SIG-is-vahlt KOY-ken). (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 05472 77337 2)"
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Kerry Seen Winning German Good Will, Not Troops | [
"Observers say a John Kerry presidency would likely improve U.S. ties to Germany, but call it unrealistic to think Kerry could persuade Germany to send troops to reinforce U.S. forces in Iraq. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and Josef Joffe of German newspaper <EM>Die Zeit</EM>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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House Ethics Committee Expands Rangel Investigation | [
"The House Ethics Committee just announced it is expanding its investigation of Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports from the Capitol. The committee also reported that so far it has authorized nearly 150 subpoenas, interviewed more than 30 witnesses and analyzed mo... | [
"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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Securities and Exchange Commission | [
"Jack Speer reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing new regulations that would prohibit publicly-traded companies from giving information to stock market analysts before they give it to the general public. Under current guidelines, the practice is legal, and the information has put some inv... | [
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Twitter Faces Challenges As It tries To Balance Profitability, Popularity | [
"The social network Twitter is popular with users, but that's not enough. It also needs to be profitable, and by its 140-character nature that's a challenge."
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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A Difficult Promise to Keep in Southern Sudan | [
"In one of the poorest, most remote areas of Southern Sudan, schoolgirls attend class under the shade of a sprawling tree. A group of women from Boston who years ago promised to build a real school for the girls recently returned to the village of Akon. The women find that in Sudan, which is attempting to recover ... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Composer Hans Zimmer's More Than 100 Movies | [
"Hans Zimmer has written the scores for scores of movies, from <em>Rain Man</em> and <em>Thelma & Louise,</em> to <em>The DaVinci Code</em> and <em>The Dark Knight.</em> In 1994, Zimmer won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the <em>The Lion King.</em> The music for the dream invasion sci-fi thriller <em>... | [
"Stories: 1) James Cameron: Pushing The Limits Of Imagination 2) Shankman's Winning Job: Producing The Oscars"
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Are Robin Thicke's Public Pleas To His Wife Going Too Far? | [
"The R&B singer says is trying to mend his marriage in unconventional ways. Michel Martin speaks with a pop culture panel to get their take on Thicke's methods and other stories of the week."
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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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'I Grew Up In The Shadow Of This': Writer Reflects On His Brother's Murder | [
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Some Reality TV Home Makeovers Not So Free | [
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Anthony D'Amato, 'Good And Ready' | [
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"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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From A New C-D Called 'The | [
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By Boat, By Bus, By Any Way Possible: One Refugee's Perilous Journey | [
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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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Listening, Party For Two: Ornette Coleman, 'Una Muy Bonita' | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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From The Music Academy | [
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Laurie Metcalf, Kristen Anderson Lopez & Robert Lopez | [
"It's an Academy Awards spectacular! First: Jesse talks with the amazing Laurie Metcalf. She's up for the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the great Lady Bird. It's her first ever nomination! Laurie's a sincere actor's actor. She was a founding member of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chi... | [
"Comedians and actors Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell guess what people in the past thought the future would be like. heard on: Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight"
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The Coronavirus Through The Eyes Of 5 Iranian Photographers | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Leaked Memo Says U.S. Has Right To Kill Americans Acting As Al-Qaida Operatives | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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READ: Gordon Sondland's Opening Statement To Congress | [
"Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union, is speaking to Congress behind closed doors on Thursday as part of the House's impeachment inquiry into President Trump. In his prepared remarks, the former businessman says: \"as we go through this process, I understand that some people may have their own sp... | [
"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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Myanmar's Military Leaders Should Be Prosecuted For Genocide, Probe Says | [
"David Greene talks to Jamey Keaten, of The Associated Press, about investigators working for the U.N. recommending top military leaders in Myanmar be prosecuted for genocide against Rohingya Muslims."
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Opinion: Remembering Journalist And Friend Neil Sheehan | [
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"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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NBA Top Shot 'Moment' E-Cards And The NFT Movement | [
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"Stories: 1) Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Takes Broadway 2) 'Green Hornet', 'Dilemma' Prove Bromance Is Dead"
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High School Shooting Suspect Dies In Santa Clarita, Calif., Sheriff's Dept. Says | [
"Updated at 8:25 p.m. ET The shooting suspect in Santa Clarita, Calif., has died one day after the attack at Saugus High School that killed two students. Authorities identified him as Nathaniel Tennosuke Berhow, 16, a junior at the school. Officials say he died at a hospital where he was being treated for a self-in... | [
"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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It's Lonely At The TOP | [
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Rogue Wave On World Cafe | [
"Most people don't return from a vacation with an album's worth of new songs under their belts. But when Rogue Wave frontman Zach Rogue lost his job, the subsequent trip he took to visit friends in New York proved productive. After he returned to his home in San Francisco, he quit his band to put the finishing touc... | [
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Flood, Slow Aid Give Rise To Frustration In Pakistan | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: Al Michaels, Review Of Sleater-Kinney's New Album, David Morris | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors, and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: Broadcaster Al Mi... | [
"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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No-Frills Southwest To Buy Competitor AirTran | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Colin Powell: GOP Candidates 'Belittling' The Country And Presidency | [
"Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has a message for the Republican Party: \"We have to become more respectful of each other.\" Speaking on the death of former first lady Nancy Reagan, Powell said he believed she would be \"disturbed\" by the way her husband's legacy is invoked by some people today. Powell spo... | [
"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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'Repo' Man Darren Lynn Bousman, Trolling For Fans On the Web | [
"by Beth Accomando When Darren Lynn Bousman makes a movie, he usually gets a marketing budget. (Duh: he's responsible for three of the five installments in the highly successful Saw franchise.) But with Repo! The Genetic Opera, he essentially had no money to promote the film. And in an odd way, that's turned out to... | [
"Stories: 1) Zooey Deschanel, All-Purpose Indie Princess 2) 'The Wackness': A Bildungsroman, With Bong Hits 3) Bob Kane: The Man Behind Batman 4) 'Generation Kill' Takes TV To The War Zone"
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Study Sheds Light on Why Kids Grow Out of ADHD | [
"About half the children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) seem to grow out of it by the time they're in their 20s. In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that some brain regions in children with ADHD tend to mature later than ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Health Care Questions Enter Virginia Governor's Race | [
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French Government Investigates Military For Alleged Child Abuse | [
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Transcript: NPR Interviews Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | [
"Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep interviewed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at his hotel in New York, Sept. 24, 2009. Ahmadinejad's remarks were delivered via translator. STEVE INSKEEP: Since we last spoke a year ago, I had an opportunity to visit your country. I was allowed to speak to many people in a n... | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with a multinational group of Muslims to get their reaction to the shootings in New Zealand: Tahir Nawaz, Mohamed Labidi, Mona Eltahawy, and Johari Abdul-Malik."
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Thousands Protest Across Syria Despite Crackdown | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Lawyer For Bin Laden's Driver Lays Out Next Steps | [
"A military jury has handed Salim Hamdan a 5 1/2-year sentence, but he is likely to serve less than six months. Neal Katyal, a law professor at Georgetown University and Hamdan's lead counsel, says the sentence shows the administration's approach to the war on terrorism is flawed."
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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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Pork Barrel Spending? You Decide | [
"There are many items criticized as \"pork barrel\" spending in the omnibus bill before Congress. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Janet Rice Elman of the Association of Children's Museums -- who talks about $725,000 earmarked for the Please Touch Museum -- and with Frank Guillot of the U.S. Department of Agricultur... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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'Marketplace' Report: Employment Outlook | [
"For the first time in four years, the number of jobs in the United States has dropped, as employers cut 4,000 jobs in August. Some economists say they underestimated the effect of the U.S. credit crunch and subprime mortgage woes on the wider economy. Steve Tripoli of Marketplace talks with Robert Smith about the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Iranian Ambassador To The U.N. Discusses U.S. Drone Shot Down By Iran | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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An Immigrant's Quest For Identity In The 'Open City' | [
"Ever since he moved to New York a little over 10 years ago, author Teju Cole knew that he wanted to write about the city, with the general structure of a character walking and walking around the metropolis and making discoveries. After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, he says, he suddenly found the freedom to write ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Why Slovenia Closed Its Borders To Migrants | [
"Last month, Slovenia blocked migrants from passing through the country on the way to Germany and Western Europe, allowing only migrants who plan to apply for asylum in Slovenia or those with clear humanitarian needs to enter. Other Balkan countries have followed suit, effectively shutting down a well-traveled rout... | [
"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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Kerry: Syrian Regime's 'Days Are Numbered' | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Senator John Kerry, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, about what the U.S. or other foreign governments might do to prevent the deaths of hundreds if not thousands of Syrian civilians."
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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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Book: 'Free Cyntoia' | [
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Never Back Down: Fresh Air Remembers Lou Reed | [
"Lou Reed, the transgressive and transcendent songwriter, singer and guitarist, died Sunday at 71 of liver disease, several months after undergoing a liver transplant. He co-founded The Velvet Underground and then embarked upon a long solo career. Fresh Air's Terry Gross interviewed him in 1996, but he walked out a... | [
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Teens Enter Summer With Brighter Job Prospects | [
"Ever since the Great Recession hit more than seven years ago, teenagers have had to compete for summer jobs with legions of older, unemployed workers. But now, with the national unemployment rate down to 5.4 percent, the outlook is improving for young workers. There are headwinds, though, for low-income teens. A s... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Op-Ed: Accept Violence, Or Abolish Football | [
"The NFL season is over, but not the debate over hard hits on the football field. Daily Beast columnist Buzz Bissinger once opposed violent tackles. But now he says cutting violence out of football is not an option, and there are only two paths left: acceptance, or abolishment of the game itself. \"During the p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Saddam Trial Reconvenes in Baghdad | [
"Saddam Hussein appeared at his trial Wednesday, two weeks after he refused to attend the last session in a court he called \"unjust.\" The trial had been postponed to accomodate parliamentary elections last week. The former Iraqi leader and seven co-defendants are charged with the deaths of more than 140 Shiite Mu... | [
"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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Boston's 'Big Dig' Project Chief Quits | [
"Matt Amorello quit his position Thursday as chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, which controls the Big Dig -- Boston's $15 billion project to redirect highway traffic through the center of the city. Earlier this month, a woman was killed when concrete panels fell from the ceiling of a highway tunnel,... | [
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Hot Races Heading Into 2010 Midterms | [
"As November 2 draws closer, political races around the country get more and more contentious. In the Senate race in Pennsylvania, Republican Pat Toomey's long-held lead is dwindling. And in the three-way race in Alaska, there is no clear front runner."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Is It Time To Rebuild Geek Culture? | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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We Have A ScuttleButton Winner! | [
"Some good news for a change: More people are catching ScuttleButton fever than the swine flu. The fever, in fact, seems to be spreading. In e-mails, on Twitter, and in a note attached to a rock thrown through my window, people are telling me that their lives have been taken over by a need to solve the puzzle befor... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Men Now Have More 'Work-Life Conflict' Than Women, Study Says | [
"Though it may come as a surprise to stressed-out working moms, a new report says American men now experience more work-life conflict than women. The Families and Work Institute tries to explain why in a study, The New Male Mystique, that takes its cue from Betty Friedan. Much like the conflict women felt when ... | [
"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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Manhattanhenge: A Site To See At Sunset | [
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A Noodle-Maker's Daughter Falls For Ballroom Dancing In 'Mambo' | [
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Peter Matthiessen, Co-Founder Of The Paris Review, Dies At 86 | [
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To Some Hindus, Modern Yoga Has Lost Its Way | [
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"Stories: 1) Karen Armstrong Builds A 'Case For God' 2) The Emmys, Where Cable Reigns Supreme"
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Jose Gonzalez, Vic Chesnutt, More 09-12-2007 | [
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"2: Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN. He has a new release, \"Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992\" (Bar/None)."
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Investigator Reflects Decade After D.C. Sniper Attacks | [
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The New Republic: Let's Make A Deal | [
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Crews Fight Fires and Rehab Land in the Northwest | [
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Literature Nobel In Doubt Amid Claims Swedish Princess Was Sexually Harassed | [
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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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Goldfarb Vs. Goldfarb: A Tale Of One Name | [
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Stand-up comic SUZANNE WOESTENHOFFER | [
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A Look At The Company Behind The Egg Recall | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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