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Many Teens Admit To Coercing Others Into Sex | [
"Almost 1 in 10 high school and college-aged people have forced someone into sexual activity against his or her will, a study finds. The majority of those who have done it think that the victim is at least partly to blame. The results come from a multiyear study funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Name That Horrifying Injury | [
"After the Wall Street Journal published a list of codes hospitals use to identify injuries to insurance companies, we ask our panelists to identify some very odd — but very real — injuries."
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All Instruments Were Not | [
"All instruments were not created equal... at least that's what musicians at the Freer Gallery of Art in Washington experienced at a concert eleven days ago. Pianist Stephanie Brown, violinist Scott St. John and cellist Judith Serkin gave this performance of the Trio No. 3 in B-flat by Mozart, a piece which unabash... | [
"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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New Terms Set For Fannie And Freddie | [
"The Treasury Department Friday changed the terms of its bailout agreement with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The mortgage giants often had to pay the government back more in interest than it earned in profits, a system at odds with the goal of eventually dismantling the companies. The move appears aimed at calming f... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Ask Cokie: History Of U.S. And Saudi Relations | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with commentator Cokie Roberts who answers listener questions about the history of relations between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia."
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"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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Essay: Building the Perfect Mailbox | [
"Essayist Roland Ochsenbein of rural Massachusetts traditionally spends the first days of spring rebuilding his mailbox, long destroyed by errant snowplows."
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Kris Kobach Discussed Census Citizenship Question With 2016 Trump Campaign | [
"Updated June 8 at 9:15 a.m. ET More than a year before the Trump administration formally asked the Census Bureau to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census, Kris Kobach discussed including the question with officials during President Trump's 2016 election campaign. Kobach disclosed the latest insight into th... | [
"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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From Loss Of Smell To 'COVID Toes': What Experts Are Learning About Symptoms | [
"When the coronavirus pandemic first emerged, public health officials told the world to watch out for its telltale symptoms: fever, dry cough and shortness of breath. But as the virus has spread across the globe, researchers have developed a more nuanced picture of how symptoms of infection can manifest themselves,... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Armstrong's Admission; House Debate On Sandy Aid | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lance Armstrong Admits Doping, Oprah Winfrey Confirms. -- White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say. -- Retail Sales Rose As 2012 Ended; Inflation Remained In Check. -- Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks, Many Listen; But What Was He Saying? Other sto... | [
"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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Astronomers Investigate the Source of Cosmic Rays | [
"Astronomers have long attempted to locate the source of high-energy cosmic rays that hit the Earth's atmosphere. Now, researchers say that many of the rays can be traced to areas of the sky that contain nearby active galactic nuclei, thought to be powered by supermassive black holes devouring large amounts of matt... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Five Things You Should Know | [
"1. What do you think ... should a court overturn a marriage because the groom finds out his wife isn't a virgin? A French Court said yes. Not the answer many wanted to hear. 2. Is the international community doing enough to combat HIV and AIDS around the world? One of Brazil's top health officials shares her thoug... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Guest Workers, Legal Yet Not Quite Free, Pick Florida's Oranges | [
"In citrus-growing areas, you see lots of old converted school buses on the road; these are company buses, carrying the workers who will harvest oranges and grapefruit. And in the evening, some of those buses roll into a truck stop on a two-lane country road south of the town of LaBelle. Young men scramble out, tro... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Steve Earle: 'The Mountain' | [
"Nick Spitzer reviews the latest CD by Steve Earle, a 25 year veteran of the Nashville country music scene. Earle got into drugs for a while, but says he's done with all that now. He's teamed up with one of this country's best bluegrass bands for a rollicking collaboration of country, rock and bluegrass called <em>... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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An 'Adventure' Tour Guidebook for North Korea | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Robert Willoughby, author of <EM>North Korea: The Bradt Travel Guide</EM>, about tips for adventurous tourists journeying through the Communist nation."
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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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Iran a Hot Issue for Democrats in Radio Debate | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Caffeine In Supplements Varies Widely | [
"Caffeine is pretty much everywhere. It's in coffee and tea, of course, but also pops up in mints, gum, jerky and even maple syrup. Dietary supplements containing caffeine are also wildly popular. And that holds true for people in the military, who often have to stay alert during long shifts. But how much caffeine ... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Why The Crisis May Make Powerful Corporations Even More Powerful | [
"Editor's note: This is an excerpt of Planet Money's newsletter. You can sign up here. In early April, Bharat Ramamurti got a call from U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's office, informing him that the senator was selecting him as the first member of what would become the five-member Congressional Oversigh... | [
"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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This He Believes: 'Believe This!' | [
"Is the word order wrong in \"This I Believe,\" the NPR essay series? A commentator suggests a change in title ... and tells us what he believes about waiting in a closet in hopes of startling someone."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Bank Robberies On The Decline As Risk Outweighs The Rewards | [
"Audie Cornish talks to Jack Nicas, staff reporter at the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, and why bank robberies have been on the decline."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Government Suspected Of Wanting CIA Torture Report To Remain Secret | [
"A Senate panel released a redacted synopsis of the 7,000 page report. Copies of the full classified report sent to federal agencies have gone unread. Some fear the report may never be made public."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scientists Share Chemistry Nobel For Breakthrough In Microscopy. -- Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani. And here are more early headlines: FBI Asks For Help In Identifying Alleged American Militant. (CNN) Federal Judges Overturn Virginia Elect... | npr | {
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'Rocket Science' Prescription: The Talking Cure | [
"Director Jeffrey Blitz landed an Oscar nomination for his first movie, Spellbound — a documentary about a national spelling bee. He's still dealing with adolescents and school contests in his first fiction film — a comedy called Rocket Science. The adolescent in question is 14-year-old Hal, a mild-looking fellow ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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California City Pays for English Lessons | [
"The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce in Santa Ana, Calif., is spending $4.5 million on a four-year campaign to get the city's residents to learn English. Business leaders are even sending out teams of people to recruit residents for free English classes. Business owners say they need English-speaking employees. Cen... | [
"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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Los últimos días de Franklin Masacre | [
"Al igual que en otras cárceles del país, en la Penitenciaría General de Venezuela mandaban los presos. En este episodio, tres internos cuentan el terror que se vivió dentro de la cárcel cuando llegó un nuevo líder. ¿En qué momento se salió fuera de control una de las prisiones más grandes de Venezuela?"
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"En El Salvador, las pandillas amenazan hasta los más pequeños actos de expresión personal. ¿Cómo define eso la identidad de sus habitantes, la identidad del país?"
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Folk Alley's Best New Folk Mix | [
"Just like clockwork, each week piles of new CDs appear in Jim Blum's and my mailbox at Folk Alley. Our stream \"Fresh Cuts\" takes the best new discoveries -- recently released music from contemporary and traditional singer-songwriters, bluegrass and Americana artists, Celtic and world musicians -- and brings them... | [
"Krystle Warren and Ben Cassorla - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Rubio's Big Drink Gets Big Buzz | [
"While Eyder was following the news from Tuesday's State of the Union address and others were analyzing what it all meant, the big moment for those on Twitter came during Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's Republican response. And, no, the buzz wasn't about Rubio's effort to convince Americans that his party's embrace incl... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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A Spirited Celebration Of America's 'Cocktail Culture' | [
"As you enter Cocktail Culture, an intoxicating exhibit of apparel, accoutrement and ephemera at the Rhode Island School of Design's Museum of Art, it's hard not to think of Billy Strayhorn's lyrics in his jazz standard \"Lush Life\": I used to visit all those very gay placesthose come-what-may placeswhere one ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Immigration Enforcement Lax at Workplace | [
"Under U.S. law, employers are barred from hiring illegal immigrants and are subject to sanctions if they do. In reality, penalties are rarely imposed. Many employers say they don't have the resources needed to distinguish legal from illegal immigrants, who have become an indispensable workforce in many communities... | [
"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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After 26 Years, The Sam Rivers Trio Resurfaces | [
"The freewheeling saxophonist and his small group from the 1970s came together for a live concert in 2007 — their first together in more than two decades. Now, a recording has been posthumously released on CD, and critic Kevin Whitehead says it's like they never went away."
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"Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion"
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Some Hollywood Businesses Angry with Writers | [
"A florist is forced to let members of her staff go because of the strike. Others in similar situations blame the picketers. ALEX CHADWICK, host: And now an update on a story from yesterday. And it is good news for Cindy Lou Who. The musical version of \"How the Grinch Stole Christmas\" is reopening Friday on Broa... | [
"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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Media Companies Struggle To Gauge TV Ratings In Age Of Netflix | [
"Netflix and other streaming services don't release ratings data. This makes it a hard company to negotiate with and makes it hard for competitors to know what they're up against."
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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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Stumbling Economy Translates To Stock Volatility | [
"Standard and Poor's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating — coupled with increasing economic uncertainty — is making investors nervous. Stocks on Wall Street have been volatile. Steve Inskeep talks to billionaire investor Wilbur Ross about his thoughts on the nature of the economy."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Medicare Begins Open Enrollment, With An Online Caveat | [
"The open enrollment for Medicare programs that began Tuesday will run into December. While the Medicare website doesn't have the problems found in the new federal health system's sites, the government shutdown means that information \"may not be up to date,\" the site warns its users. For Newscast, NPR's Julie Rov... | [
"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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Polls Show Voters, Political Parties Divided | [
"The details of the exit polls taken on Super Tuesday reveal an America still very much divided — along lines of race, gender, ideology and generation. And, he says, the political parties have their own divisions to overcome."
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New Book Tells Story Of A Secret Love In A Small Town | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author Dennis E. Staples about his debut novel, \"This Town Sleeps.\""
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Egalite For Bebe? France's Free Child Clinics At Risk | [
"Imagine if in nearly every town in America, there was a public health clinic that offered completely free services for parents and young kids. Whether you were rich or poor, you could drop in without an appointment for a checkup, vaccination or to ask the questions that plague new parents. The clinics would focus ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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In Measure Overhauling Energy Policy, Ohio Pivots Away From Green Energy | [
"While most states are embracing green energy plans, Ohio appears to be doing the opposite. A new law props up struggling coal plants and trims support for renewable energy forms."
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President Bush in Post-Soviet Georgia | [
"President Bush's visit to the former Soviet Union satellite republic of Georgia was seen by some as a rebuff to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom the United States believes has backpedaled on promises to speed up democracy. Ed Gordon speaks to Lawrence Sheets about how Bush was received in Russia and Georgia.... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Dollar Band Can Never Be 'Too Sensitive' On ACLU Benefit Compilation | [
"Brooklyn's Wharf Cat Records doesn't keep to any one sound — from Gothic post-punk to country-rock and noisy electronics to hazy psych-rock — but hangs on dearly to a punk ethos. That's what ties together the ACLU Benefit Compilation, which brings together 20 artists from across the spectrum — not to mention viny... | [
"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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Common: Tiny Desk Concert At The White House | [
"We've never done a Tiny Desk Concert that wasn't behind my desk at NPR. But when the White House called and said they were putting on an event called South by South Lawn, a day-long festival filled with innovators and creators from the worlds of technology and art, including music, we jumped at the chance to get i... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Federal Equal-Pay Complaint | [
"Five star players from the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, saying that the U.S. Soccer Federation pays the reigning World Cup champions far less than their male counterparts. \"I think that we've proven our worth over the years,\" Carli Llo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Israel Expands Attacks On Hamas In Gaza. -- Powerful Typhoon Whips Japan's Okinawa Islands. -- The One American On The Field At Today's World Cup Semifinal. And here are more early headlines: Afghan Presidential Contender Abdullah Claims Victory, Despite Loss. (France24... | npr | {
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Schroeder And East Germans | [
"Behind German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's recent election victory was the overwhelming support of East Germans, who responded to Schroeder's expressions of concern about their poor economic plight. But East Germans say they now will judge Schroeder not by his promises but by his policies. And NPR's Edward Lifso... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Archer And Bob: Two Animated Characters, One Voice | [
"H. Jon Benjamin is a successful voice actor — you may know him better as Bob Belcher or Sterling Archer. But his new memoir doesn't celebrate his career wins; it champions his losses. | Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station at donate.npr.org/1A and subscribe to our podcast. Have questions? Em... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Jazz Pianist Joe Sample Dies At 75 | [
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U.S. Says Russia Aiding Iraq | [
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In Mystery Series's W.Va. River Town, There's No Escape From Terror | [
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Darcy James Argue: Big Band Steampunk | [
"I discovered Darcy James Argue's Secret Society the way many people fall into new music — getting it for free (legally, I might add) on the Internet. Like pianist Ethan Iverson from The Bad Plus and trumpeter Dave Douglas, Argue is one of a small coterie of musician bloggers in the jazz field. Argue is a Canadia... | [
"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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Is The Internet Domain Land Rush A Land Rush At All? | [
"There's a land rush going on right now. At least that's how everyone seems to be describing the opening up of vast amounts of Internet real estate with so-called top-level domains. Pretty soon, there's going to be a lot more than .coms out there, and a lot of big companies and a few upstarts are bidding huge amoun... | [
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Vera Lynn, Singer Of Timeless Classics In WWII-Era Britain, Dies At 103 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Back From Abroad, Romney Hits The Road In Colo. | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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GOP Presidential Hopefuls Lag In Fundraising | [
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A Latin American Christmas Tradition Takes On New Meaning Along The Border | [
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Welfare In L.A. County | [
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U.S. Employers Add 175,000 Jobs In February | [
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Review: Is 'Downton Abbey,' The Movie, Worth The Wait? | [
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Citizen Militias Add New Dimension to Iraq War | [
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Hip-Hop from The Coup | [
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Are Agriculture's Most Popular Insecticides Killing Our Bees? | [
"Environmentalists and beekeepers are calling on the government to ban some of the country's most widely used insect-killing chemicals. The pesticides, called neonicotinoids, became popular among farmers during the 1990s. They're used to coat the seeds of many agricultural crops, including the biggest crop of all: ... | [
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After Dump, What Happens To Electronic Waste? | [
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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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On DVD: Inside Bill Clinton's Campaign 'War Room' | [
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'I'd Like To See You Hold Back On Settlements,' Trump Tells Netanyahu | [
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After Progressive Campaign, How Has Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Shaken Up Washington? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Chewy Vuitton v. Louis Vuitton | [
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Who's In The Hunt For Baseball Playoffs? | [
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For Teen Moms, Just a Start | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Wells Fargo Officials Resign Days Before They Were Set To Testify Before Congress | [
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"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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High Court Reviews Death from Boat Propeller | [
"NPR's Allison Aubrey reports one woman's tragic death has led her family to challenge boat manufacturers in the Supreme Court. Jeanne Sprietsma died from injuries sustained in a boating accident seven years ago. Her family says her death could have been avoided if the boating company installed guards to cover the ... | [
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The Marketplace Report: Daylight Savings Havoc | [
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Commentary: Tools and Uses | [
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What Does Nature Teach Us About Cities? | [
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Timeline: Israel's Two-Front Offensive | [
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Caregiver Role Brings Purpose -- and Risk -- to Kids | [
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Julián Castro: Support For Local Changes To Policing, Policies Can Make 'A Big Difference' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Jay Dubin, Age 18, Clarinet | [
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Moving Cargo In The Arctic | [
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Op-Ed: The Catholic Church Is Not For Women | [
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The Tale of the Andy Young Tape | [
"While folks are still talking about Amb. Andrew Young's views on Barack Obama's candidacy, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's political blog has more about how those comments were made public. Quoting Jim Welcome, executive producer of Newsmakers Live, where the Young video was posted -- The AJC says Young actuall... | [
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The Declaration Of Independence, 240 Years Later | [
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Peter Kenyon Reports That Congress Gets Back To Work Today After | [
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New Home Sales Fell 11.3% In Nov. | [
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Ferrell Carries on with Parody in 'Blades of Glory' | [
"In the new film <em>Blades of Glory</em>, comic actor Will Ferrell plays a boorish figure skater forced to team up with another man in a pairs skating competition. The role is Ferrell's latest in a series of characters that have parodied macho men."
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South Koreans Are Anxious After North's Attack | [
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Savvy Intern Finds Way To Make Chipotle's Burrito Bigger | [
"An intern at apartmentlist.com wanted to increase the size of his burrito at Chipotle, and he discovered some secrets. First, order a burrito bowl, not a burrito, and get tortillas on the side. Also when you ask for two meats, they split them up but give a bigger overall portion. Same goes for when you get two dif... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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From A Concert At The 50th | [
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The Friday News Roundup For October 19, 2018 | [
"Even though we're about three weeks away, midterm elections are starting to dominate news headlines. This week, incumbent Texas Senator Ted Cruz (R) debated his Democratic challenger, Congressman Beto O'Rourke. O'Rourke's campaign has garnered a lot of attention...and it's not just because he was in a punk band. Y... | [
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Spanish-Language Programming on the Rise | [
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Russia's New Cabinet | [
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NPR News Agenda from the Monday Editors' Meeting | [
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Going Mad, Together: Finding Quarantine Connections In 'Bloodborne' | [
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How Much Is Donald Trump Worth? We Still Don't Know | [
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"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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EPA: Tar Sands Pipelines Should Be Held To Different Standards | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Inventors Design Lamp Powered Entirely By Gravity | [
"As part of a research initiative on how to harness off-grid energy for low-power electronics, a pair of U.K.-based designers created a lamp that uses gravity to generate light. Martin Riddiford, co-inventor of the GravityLight, talks about plans for the innovative project."
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Why Sitting For Long Periods Can Affect Teens' Mental Health | [
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The Academy Changes 'Best Picture' Rules | [
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"Stories: 1) Anderson, Recreating 'Blood' History 2) A Conversation About 'Eastern Promises' 3) An Oscar with your 'Ratatouille'? 4) Tamara Jenkins' Film Nominated for Oscars 5) 'Juno': Not Your Average Teen Pregnancy Movie 6) Review, 'Be Kind, Rewind'"
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Back To The Future: Calls Grow For A Military Ruler In Egypt | [
"For nearly three years Egyptians have battled for a different, and better, future. But the transition has been tumultuous, filled with pitfalls, death and disappointment. Today, many are ready to settle for a return to the pre-revolution status quo: a strong, military man who can guide Egypt back to stability. At ... | [
"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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Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono Responds To Trump's Rhetoric On North Korea | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro asks Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, if there's reason to worry and whether the president's rhetoric toward North Korea is helpful in deterring a nuclear crisis."
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"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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The Decade In Music: Taylor Swift's 'Teardrops On My Guitar' (2008) | [
"[Every weekday from Nov. 9 to Nov. 20, Song of the Day is surveying the past decade, one year (and one song) at a time, with an emphasis on America's most popular music. These picks don't exactly qualify as musical discoveries, but they do have something to say about the 10 years we're about to leave behind. Song ... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Our Brains Are Shrinking. Are We Getting Dumber? | [
"When it comes to brain size, bigger doesn't always mean better. As humans continue to evolve, scientists say our brains are actually getting smaller. The downsizing of human brains is an evolutionary fact that took science writer Kathleen McAuliffe by surprise. \"I said, 'What? I thought it was getting bigger!'\"... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Yugoslav Police Raid | [
"Linda talks with reporter Jacky Rowland --who's in Belgrade, about the Yugoslavian police raid on a student-based opposition group and the upcoming elections. The group, called \"Otpor\" which means \"resistance\" in Serbian, is known for it's criticism of President Slobodan Milosevic. Although none of the student... | [
"Stories: 1) Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession 2) Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck The 'Times'"
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The Surprising After Effects Of A Notorious 'Wardrobe Malfunction' | [
"Audie Cornish speaks with writer Marin Cogan about the infamous \"wardrobe malfunction\" incident at the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, which happened a decade ago this month. Marin wrote a piece on the incident that is featured in <em>ESPN the Magazine</em>."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Bomb Kills Dozens on Russian Train Near Chechnya | [
"A Russian commuter train near Chechnya is rocked by an explosion. Dozens are killed by the apparent suicide bombing. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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