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Kenyan Mall Attack Update: 3 Who Were Suspects Are Released | [
"Here are some of the latest developments in the aftermath of last weekend's attack by terrorists on a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya: -- Suspects. Kenyan police are now holding eight people, Interior Minister Joseph Ole Lenku told reporters Friday. \"Three others were interrogated and released,\" he said, accordi... | [
"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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Download-Only Hit Song 'Crazy' Tops U.K. Charts | [
"The hit song \"Crazy\" by the duo Gnarls Barkley — a collaboration between singer Cee-Lo and producer Danger Mouse — has topped the British pop charts, based exclusively on download sales. Madeleine Brand speaks to DJ G-Money about the historic hit."
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"Stories: 1) Tracy Ullman Takes on the 'State of the Union' 2) 'Brit Box' Collects Rock from Across the Pond 3) A Second Serving of 'Forbidden Hollywood'"
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Former Skeptic Offers Ideas On Climate Change | [
"Bjorn Lomborg, the controversial Danish economist, has pushed his way back into the global warming debate with a book that proposes \"smart solutions\" to climate change. Those promised solutions rely heavily on R&D aimed at making clean energy cheap, rather than attempts to shut down dirty energy sources. Lombo... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Jobless Claims Drop By 47,000 | [
"The number of people who filed first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell by 47,000 last week, to 522,000, the Labor Department just reported. The \"four-week moving average\" number of claims declined to 584,400 in the week ending July 11 from 607,000 the previous week. And the number of people actually rec... | [
"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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IRS Now Under Fire From Democrats, Too | [
"Congress held yet another hearing on the IRS targeting scandal Thursday. But unlike previous hearings, in which the IRS took the brunt of the tough questions for flagging conservative groups, this time the auditor whose report sparked the proceedings got equally tough questions from Democrats. They accuse him of n... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Yale - Princeton Admissions Spying | [
"John Ydstie talks with Elise Jordan, staff reporter for <EM>The Yale Daily News</EM>, about allegations that Princeton University admissions officials accessed Yale's online admissions notification system using social security numbers from students' applications to Princeton. The head of admissions at Princeton ha... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Community Organizers Making Progress In D.C. | [
"Community organizers were thrilled when Barack Obama — a former community organizer — was elected president. They figured they would now have a seat at the table and a better chance to help the poor and minorities they represent. They are putting this theory to the test during congressional debate on the economic... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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A History Of The Department Of Education | [
"President Trump wants to abolish the Education Department as a standalone agency. He's the latest Republican to try. NPR's Michel Martin looks back on the history with Alyson Klein of Education Week."
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How I Built Resilience: Sarah Harden and Lauren Neustadter of Hello Sunshine | [
"Hello Sunshine—a production company founded by Reese Witherspoon—has created TV shows Little Fires Everywhere, The Morning Show, and Big Little Lies. Fresh off 18 Emmy nominations, Hello Sunshine's CEO Sarah Harden and Head of Television & Film Lauren Neustadter are hopeful they will find a way to begin filming a... | [
"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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A Science Writer Explores The 'Perversions And Potential' Of Genetic Tests | [
"As a science columnist for The New York Times, Carl Zimmer had reported extensively about genetics and the role gene mutations play in various ailments. After a while, he got to wondering about what secrets his own genetic code holds. \"I wanted to know if there was anything I needed to worry about,\" Zimmer says.... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Voters Deciding Who Will Control Congress | [
"Americans vote in midterm elections that could shift the balance of power on Capitol Hill. All 435 House seats and 34 Senate seats are contested. There are also 36 races for governor and hundreds of local ballot issues. Listen to NPR News."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Commentary: Condemning Bush's Budget | [
"Commentator Matt Miller says President Bush is deceiving Americans when he says government spending is out of control. Miller says it's a way to keep the government from doing -- and paying for -- what's needed."
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How Bond Investors Are Being Used To Save Rhinos | [
"The horn of a rhinoceros can go for more than $100,000 on the black market. For poachers, the rhino is a walking gold mine. Can the plight of rhinos be solved by using capitalism?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Death Of Robert Fuller, Who Was Found Hanging From Tree, Ruled Suicide | [
"Updated at 9:08 p.m. ET A 24-year-old Black man who was found hanging from a tree in a park in Southern California last month died by suicide, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's office said Thursday. Robert Fuller's death was initially ruled a suicide, but that conclusion outraged his family, who insisted that he wo... | [
"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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Author Lamott on the Reign of Elizabeth II | [
"The novelist Annie Lamott answers three questions about Queen Elizabeth II."
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"Stories: 1) David Talbot on the Kennedys' 'Hidden History' 2) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again"
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Frequent Falls For Top Aides in the White House | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh | [
"Ian Roberts and Matt Walsh are two of the founders of the Upright Citizens Brigade. They also have a new semi-improvised sitcom on Spike TV called \"Players.\""
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"Bob Engelhart and Dave Granlund say Flake Off! to winter storms."
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Nunez: Dems Will Fix Budget Solo, If Needed | [
"With the clock ticking for legislators to resolve the current year fiscal crisis, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez vowed today to do it without Republicans if necessary.\nIn comments to the Sacramento Press Club, the Los Angeles Democrat emphasized that he hopes to find common ground with GOP lawmakers on how to reso... | [
"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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Movie Industry Builds, Challenges Black Stereotypes | [
"From mammies and bucks to pimps and gangsters, we continue our month-long look at African Americans in film with a focus on the subject of stereotypes. How have stereotypes shifted, and how is the audience impacted? Joining Farai Chideya are Anna Everett — chair of film and media studies at the University of Cal... | [
"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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Grandparents' Visitation Rights | [
"NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg previews arguments in a family law case that the Supreme Courts hears today regarding grandparents' visitation rights. At issue is whether grandparents should have access to their grandchildren, over the objections of parents. The particular case involves a family in ... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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What They're Saying In Swing Counties | [
"Last week, we discussed state-by-state differences in online conversations around the issue of unemployment. That analysis of millions of words from news posts, blogs and user comments showed how the conversation in the swing states of Florida, Ohio and Virginia varies greatly because of cultural and socioeconomic... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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'Boredom And Alienation' May Factor Into U.K. Riots | [
"It's been more than a week since the fatal shooting of a man by police in London, and the riots that erupted afterwards have shaken England. Brits are divided over the real reasons behind the riots, but many point to alienation and boredom among young people as a key factor. Cultural critic and novelist Diran Adeb... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'A Remarkable Mother' | [
"Bessie Lillian Gordy was born in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, the fi fteenth day of August, 1898, and was one of the most extraordinary people I've ever known. She was the fourth of nine children, two of them adopted \"double first cousins,\" and was described in news reports as \"third cousin of U.S. Senators J... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Feds Say Powdered Alcohol Not Ready Yet | [
"We reported Monday on plans to sell Palcohol, mixed drinks to which you just add water. Federal regulators say they were wrong to say Palcohol was ready for market. The label was approved in error."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Calls Grow Louder For Probe Into Pakistan's Military | [
"The U.S. operation that killed Osama Bin Laden at his Pakistani compound is re-shaping Pakistan's political landscape, and unleashing unprecedented criticism of its military. The raid, which humiliated Pakistan's army, is only one of a series of events that erupted in recent weeks challenging the powerful Pakistan... | [
"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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Study: Kids' Bad Behavior May Predict Adult Pain | [
"Bad behavior in childhood is associated with chronic pain in adult life, according to the findings of a study following people from birth in 1958 to the present day. In the study, children with severe behavior disturbances had approximately double the risk of chronic widespread pain by the time they reached the ag... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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One Of America's Longest-Serving Mayors Steps Down | [
"It's the end of an era in Charleston, S.C. One of the longest-serving mayors in the country, Joe Riley, is retiring after 40 years in office. His tenure has seen the transformation of downtown Charleston from a decaying urban center to a top cultural destination. On a tour of downtown, you can literally see Riley'... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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NPR Becomes First News Provider on iTunes Radio | [
"As we say at NPR: radio isn't going away, it's going everywhere. Today we're excited to share the news that NPR has become the first news provider on iTunes Radio. Our 24-hour stream includes national newscasts, stories from Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and other news and cultural programming. And w... | [
"Stories: 1) Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation 2) I Want My 'Human Giant': Web Comedy Jumps to MTV 3) Serious Juju: Looking Back at King Sunny Ade"
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Hoops, High Jumps, Movement Of Muscles: A Crowdsourced Poem Inspired By Sports | [
"NPR asked for your sports-inspired poetry and you replied with an overwhelming \"game on!\" We collected more than 500 responses about games, players and perseverance. The submissions found poetry in tennis, baseball, ballet, track, cross country, football, basketball and hockey, as well as themes of winning and l... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Facing Drought, Zimbabwe Says It Is Selling Off Wild Animals | [
"Zimbabwe says it is putting some of the wild animals in its reserves up for sale because of the severe drought that has hit the country. That's according to an advertisement from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (known as ZimParks) published in a local daily newspaper. It says the country inten... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Federal Cuts Prompt L.A. Hospital to Close | [
"The Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital in Los Angeles is being forced to close its doors after the federal government cut funding because of lapses in care. The shutdown means thousands of patients will be re-routed."
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Chad Oil Revenues Deal in Doubt | [
"Exxon Mobil and the World Bank made a deal to put royalties from Chad's rich oil reserves into a \"transparent account.\" Chad's government agreed that the money would help the poor with better health care, schools, and roads. Now, Chad's government has changed course. Steve Inskeep discusses the impasse over oil ... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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It's Hot Out There, But Dallas Is Hotter | [
"July was scorching. The National Weather Service says it was the warmest month on record in Washington, D.C.(84.5) Oklahoma City (89.2) and Wichita Falls (92.9). And the stifling heat will continue in the Southern and Central Plains, this week. But as you wipe that sweat off your brow, think about Dallas. The city... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Lessons of Florida's Pre-K Program | [
"Thousands of 4-year-olds have started their school year in Florida. Three years ago, voters approved free pre-kindergarten education. Amy Tardif of NPR station WGUC reports on the first day of school."
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In California, COVID-19 Optimism Is Tempered By Rising Infections, Full ICUs | [
"In the US' most populous state, vaccine optimism is tempered by a grim reality: California continues to set new coronavirus infection records and hospital ICUs in several counties are overwhelmed."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Yahoo CEO's Ousting Is Victory For Hedge Fund Pushing Change At Company | [
"Sunday's news that Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson was stepping down in the wake of questions about his credibility is being followed this morning with accounts about how this is a victory for an activist hedge fund that's been pushing for changes at the Internet search giant. As the Mercury News reports: \"The Mother's... | [
"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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Bob Edwards Talks With Israeli Political Analyst Ehud Yaari | [
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Did A Pesticide Cause Microcephaly In Brazil? Unlikely, Say Experts | [
"A report last week has raised questions about a pesticide used to kill mosquito larvae, linking its use to the increase in cases of microcephaly in Brazil. But researchers say that's an unlikely connection. The insecticide, called pyriproxyfen, is added to water to prevent mosquito larvae from hatching and growing... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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A Pt Sneak Preview: From | [
"A PT sneak preview: From the forthcoming Volume 3 of Ernesto Lecuona's piano music, Thomas Tirino plays two of the Danzas Cubanas, composed between 1920- 1935. (BIS CD-794)"
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Chippewa Leader Says Son Is Innocent in School Shooting | [
"The chairman of the Red Lake Chippewa tribe confirms that his teenage son has been arrested in connection with a recent high school shooting. The arrest throws into question the idea that Jeff Weise, who killed himself after opening fire in the school, acted alone."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Bharara: Papadopoulos Plea 'Portends More Charges To Come' | [
"What are the next steps for Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara."
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"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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Fire Grounds Hundreds Of Flights At Chicago Airports | [
"Updated at 8:08 p.m. ET Flights in and out of Chicago's two airports came to a halt Friday morning after a fire at an air traffic control facility. As of early Friday afternoon at least some of the flights had begun taking off and landing, reports NPR's David Schaper in Chicago. The Associated Press says: \"The fi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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'Time' Gives Us Our 15 Minutes of Fame | [
"Items in the news this week include <em>Time</em> magazine's choice(s) for Person of the Year -- and on a far more serious note, a crumbling case against Duke lacrosse players accused of rape."
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Low Expectations for Middle East Peace Talks | [
"Aaron David Miller, a former U.S. Middle East negotiator, talks about the Middle East summit scheduled in Annapolis, MD. In an op-ed in Monday's Los Angeles Times, Miller says Tuesday's meeting \"is shaping up to be a case study of what happens when you call a peace conference with high expectations and then real... | [
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Iran Scholar Doubts Effectiveness Of Sanctions | [
"A year ago today, Iranians went to the polls. The disputed outcome pushed thousands of protesters into Tehran's streets which, in turn, sparked a violent crackdown by Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Guy Raz discusses the state of Iranian domestic politics, the strength of the regime and its nuclear ambitions with Rez... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Weekend Host Accepts Ice-Bucket Challenge | [
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As Campaign Ramps Up, Candidates Make The Late-Night Rounds | [
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Interracial Couples And Disability-Friendly Emoji Coming Soon To Smartphones | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
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Despite Pressure From Trump, The Federal Reserve Will Raise Key Interest Rate | [
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What Comes Next For Neil Gorsuch | [
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2016 Under Scrutiny: A Timeline Of Russia Connections | [
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Heeeere Foodie Foodie Foodie! | [
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news ... Moving on Up, Prez Charming, and Who's Big Gulping now?"
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Go To The Tape: A Cheap, Easy Way To Prevent Blisters | [
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Does The New 'Halloween' Impale In Comparison? | [
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Nilaja Sun Plays With 'No Child' Policy | [
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"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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'God Isn't Fixing This' Argument Divides Even More In Gun Debate | [
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More States Consider Stricter Medical Pot Rules | [
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Deep Divisions Remain in Oaxaca | [
"The government of Oaxaca is using a famous annual folk festival to show all is well in the Mexican state. Last year, civil unrest paralyzed the capital. But now, a resurgence of protests by the leftist coalition is demanding the governor's ouster, and serious tension is building."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Schwarzenegger Asks for More Bipartisan Collaboration | [
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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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Illinois Congressman Says He's Worried About Vacant Science Jobs Under Trump | [
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Bicycle Activists Take to the Freeways in L.A. | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Dispatches From Portland: Into The Woods | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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One Year After Deadly Attack, Chattanooga Marks A Somber Anniversary | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Puerto Rico Governor Asks DOJ To Investigate Island's Public Power Utility | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Long Time Leaving' | [
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"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Let's Rush To Judgment: 'Snow White And The Huntsman' | [
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Hometown Residents React to Ebbers Verdict | [
"Bernard Ebbers, the former chief executive at WorldCom found guilty Tuesday on all charges for his role in an $11 billion accounting scandal at the telecommunications firm, will be sentenced on June 13. In his hometown of Clinton, Miss., Ebbers is still viewed sympathetically by many; but just as many welcomed the... | [
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Week In Politics: Ukraine And Donald Sterling | [
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Pakistan's President Vows to Crush Extremists | [
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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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Political Strategists Weigh In As Trump Escalates Russia Probe Rhetoric | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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Illinois Governor Declares Victory, Opponent Has Yet To Concede | [
"Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has declared victory in Tuesday's primary gubernatorial election. The race for governor has been a spirited one, with both candidates vying for the African American vote. Host Michel Martin takes a look at the politics involved with with Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Mary Mitchell, and NPR Ch... | [
"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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Rescuers Prepare for a Wild Whitewater Season | [
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Christian Faithful Find a Miracle on Highway Overpass | [
"Christian faithful have gathered beneath a major highway overpass in Chicago to see what many have said is an image of the Virgin Mary on a concrete wall. Although city officials say it's merely a water stain on the concrete, thousands of believers still profess it's a miracle. Producer Dan Collison reports."
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Still Time to Join the BPP Book Club | [
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IAEA: Iran May Be Working On Nuclear Warhead | [
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Lawyer: Madoff Treated For Dizziness. TV Station: He May Have Been Assaulted | [
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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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Wildfires In Montana, California Scorch Thousands Of Acres, Trigger Evacuations | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Artists Mount Orange Alert in Detroit's Slums | [
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Polls Show Sagging Trump Reelection Prospects | [
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Role of Chance In Baseball / Heisenberg Correspondence | [
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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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'Borat' Offends, Entertains While Mirroring Society | [
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Iraq's Leading Expert On ISIS Shot Dead After Receiving Threats | [
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No TGIF For Samoa This Week | [
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'Saint Maker' Chronicles Journey To Canonize War Hero Father Emil Kapaun | [
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Microsoft Bing Cashback Program Ends | [
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Schwarzenegger's Healthcare Reform Plan | [
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Fake Headline Draws Attention To Global Warming | [
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The Cat Days of Summer | [
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Fla. Homeless Shelter Taking In More Children | [
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In Syria, Both Sides Now Have Heavy Weapons In Aleppo | [
"Anti-Bashar Assad forces in the Syrian city of Aleppo now have at least a few tanks, rocket-propelled grenades and improved explosives. And that has U.N. observers warning about the deadly consequences of heavy weapons being used by both sides within such a \"confined urban area,\" NPR's Anthony Kuhn said earlier ... | [
"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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Tea Party Express' Soundtrack Courtesy Of Hammy Black Conservative | [
"As the Tea Party Express bus tour rolls across the nation, firing up those opposed to President Barack Obama, its soundtrack is being provided by Lloyd Marcus, a pony-tailed, earring-sporting conservative who's also quite the ham. Marcus wrote the \"American Tea Party Anthem\" which sounds like it was inspired in ... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Families Of ISIS Victims React To Identification Of 'Jihadi John' | [
"Families of hostages killed by the self-described Islamic State militant group are reacting to the identification Thursday of \"Jihadi John\" as Mohammed Emzawi, a Kuwaiti-born British man who is seen in the group's videos appearing to behead the hostages. Barak Barfi, spokesman for the family of U.S. journalist S... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lights Out, It Was A Memorable Super Bowl -- Royal Recovery: Remains ID'd As Those Of King Richard III -- VIDEO: 'Today You Can See That I'm Alive,' Says Malala, Girl Shot By Taliban -- Book News: Myanmar Celebrates As Censorship Recedes; And Oh Those Seussian Hats Other stori... | npr | {
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'Nora From Queens' Is, And Is Not, Awkwafina | [
"The new Comedy Central series officially called Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens uses the shorter title Nora From Queens in its own animated graphics. This isn't a critical distinction, maybe, but it matches the show's interesting relationship with the space between Nora Lum, the actress/rapper who stars in the semi-... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Get A Vasectomy To Get Off Work To Watch Basketball | [
"It's March Madness, but college basketball games are inconveniently scheduled during work. Many urologists say they see a spike in vasectomy procedures in March."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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'New Republic' Owner Defends Strategy Shift That Led Many To Quit | [
"Media correspondent David Folkenflik talks with Chris Hughes, owner and publisher of <em>The New Republic</em>, about last week's editorial shake-up at the 100-year-old publication."
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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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PublicMediaCamp: Strengthening Public Broadcasting Through Community Collaboration | [
"Ever since the NPR API came out a year ago, we've toyed around with the idea of inviting local coders to NPR headquarters over pizza and beer to see what kinds of apps and mashups we could come up with together. It seemed like a fun idea, but we realized there was an opportunity for something even more powerful. W... | [
"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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Humanitarian Consequences of War in Iraq | [
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3-D Printers Bring Historic Instruments Back To The Future | [
"In a recital hall at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, a group of musicians got together to play Jean-Baptiste Singelée's 1857 quartet for saxophones on some very old, very special instruments. \"This is an Adolphe Sax saxophone, from the mid-1860s,\" says Robert Howe, who collects antique wind instruments.... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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The Thistle & Shamrock: Season Of Light | [
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