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Questions Grow About Former Trump Ally Paul Manafort's Ties To Russia | [
"The Associated Press reports Wednesday that Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign manager, had a previously undisclosed lobbying contract intended to benefit the government of President Vladimir Putin. Yesterday a Ukrainian lawmaker accused Manafort of attempting to hide payments Manafort had rece... | [
"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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Funeral Director's Offer Is One To Die For | [
"A funeral director in New York City wants to add a sitting room to his residence. He's looking for a reliable contractor. In exchange, he'll provide the funeral. He'll trade a full service funeral — viewing, coffin and hearse — for a sitting room. The offer is good in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania."
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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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Rhythm Runs In The Family: Drummers On Their Dads | [
"When you read enough about the early lives of jazz musicians, you begin to spot a trend. A lot of artists caught the music bug from their parents. With instruments and musicians around the house, it's easy for kids to grow curious about playing. But that's not nearly the whole story. Sometimes parents are the firs... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Australian Prime Minister Slightly Changes Borrowed Slogan Using Change | [
"Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character in <em>Veep</em> uses the slogan \"Continuity With Change.\" Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull is using the slogan \"continuity AND change.\" Maybe just a little change."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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At Least 120 Dead, 160 Missing After Tropical Storm Hits Philippines | [
"More than 120 people are dead in the southern Philippines after a tropical storm caused massive flash flooding. At least another 160 people are still missing, according to the Associated Press. Mudslides and landslides resulting from Tropical Storm Tembin's heavy rainfall carried people and houses away. Officials ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Brooklyn Spill Dwarfs the Exxon 'Valdez' Disaster | [
"Nineteen years ago, the Exxon tanker Valdez bled 11-million gallons of oil into Alaska's Prince William Sound. And although the incident remains the largest single oil spill in North America, an underground plume in New York City is actually much bigger. With at least 17-million gallons of oil — much of it traced ... | [
"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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Ronan Farrow Stands By His Reporting On NBC's 'Corrosive' Secrecy Around Sexual Abuse | [
"Updated at 8:15 p.m. ET on Saturday In an interview with NPR Friday, Ronan Farrow reiterated the assertion he makes in a new book, Catch and Kill, that NBC News leadership worked to kill the reporting that ultimately broke open Harvey Weinstein's alleged history of sexual assault — and that it is tied to a broader... | [
"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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Book News: Sci-Fi Writer Signs On As 'Chief Futurist' For Secretive Startup | [
"It seems we have a new case of life following art. Over two decades ago, in his seminal novel Snow Crash, science fiction author Neal Stephenson imagined a virtual world he called a \"metaverse,\" a collective virtual reality that brought its users together in a single shared space. Now, Stephenson is trying his h... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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British Forces Battle Iraqi Troops Near Basra | [
"British troops fight Iraqi forces near the southern city of Basra amid reports of a possible uprising against the Iraqi government in the country's second-largest city. Near Baghdad, U.S. airstrikes target political headquarters and government communications and satellite links. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's ... | [
"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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Poet Ruth Forman Reads from 'Callin out the Moon' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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To Halt HIV, Advocates Push For PrEP Outreach To Black Women | [
"In 2013, not quite a year after the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Truvada for HIV prevention, a coalition of 50 experts in HIV and women's health called on U.S. public health agencies to promote the pill and its approach, called pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, explicitly to women. Not much happ... | [
"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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If You Could Administer 'Instant Karma,' What Would You Do? | [
"One of the first things I learned in my Buddism/Hinduism studies this year is that Westerners have a twisted perception of karma. Karma is more like spiritual thermodynamics: Every action, intent and deed a person does has an effect on their future. That future might happen now, or a lifetime from now, so it's rea... | [
"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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Steven Yeun, A Star On Both Sides Of The Pacific, Talks Toggling Between East & West | [
"U.S. audiences know Steven Yeun best for his role on AMC's The Walking Dead, which, over seven seasons, earned him internet-boyfriend status. In South Korea, he's become a big name for his work with well-known Korean auteurs, Bong Joon-ho (Okja) and Lee Chang-dong. The latter helmed Burning, which is equal parts d... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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When COVID Deaths Are Dismissed Or Stigmatized, Grief Is Mixed With Shame And Anger | [
"Editor's note: A photo in this story contains language that some may find offensive. Months after Kyle Dixon died, his old house in Lanse, Pa., is still full of reminders of a life cut short. His tent and hiking boots sit on the porch where he last put them. The grass that he used to mow has grown tall in his abs... | [
"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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'Hartford Courant' Journalists Petition To Unionize | [
"Members of the Hartford Courant newsroom are moving to form a union, NPR has learned. It's the latest Tribune Publishing newspaper where journalists have been pushing to organize. Journalists at the Hartford, Conn., paper said Monday they have filed a petition for a union election with the National Labor Relations... | [
"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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FBI Encourages Public To Turn Over What They May Know | [
"The Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston office Rick DesLauriers hopes someone, somewhere heard something that will point to a suspect in the Boston Marathon attack. Three people were killed Monday in the attack."
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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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Smithsonian Asks For Help To Conserve Dorothy's Ruby Slippers | [
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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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The Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute: Live In Concert | [
"Early this month, Columbia University's Miller Theatre looked just a little bit like the set of American Idol. In the middle of the darkened auditorium was an official-looking table with seats for four panelists aglow, thanks to special lighting. Composers Derek Bermel, Alvin Singleton, Tania Leon and Anthony Dav... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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A Performance Of Franz Waxman's | [
"A performance of Franz Waxman''s \"Carmen Fantasy\" by 23-year-old Englishman Andrew Haveron, one of the six finalists from the Indianapolis InternationalViolin Competition, recorded in concert during this weekend''s semi-final rounds at the Indiana Repertory Theater. (Douglas Dillon Recordings)"
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"Stories: 1) Quincy Jones, The Man Behind the Music 2) Reviewed: HBO's 'John Adams' 3) Marian McPartland, Pioneering Jazz Legend 4) Audience is Loser in Haneke's Unfunny 'Games'"
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Effects of Bush's Refusal to Address the NAACP | [
"Commentator Joe Davidson doesn't think that President Bush alienated just black voters by blowing off the NAACP's annual convention, but white swing voters as well."
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The Legacy of Herbert Marcuse | [
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Dallas Turns To Aerial Spraying To Control West Nile | [
"The number of confirmed cases of West Nile virus continues to increase in Texas. Most of them are in Dallas County. Mayors in some of the cities there have authorized aerial spraying to kill the virus-carrying mosquitoes."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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IOC's Drug Standards | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Tom Goldman in Lausanne, Switzerland, about today's release of the International Olympic Committee's report on drug standards."
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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California's Housing Conundrum | [
"California's cities are in a housing crisis. Almost everyone agrees there aren't enough homes being built. Rents and home prices are skyrocketing, and there's not enough low-income housing to go around. The California Senate recently voted on a bill to allow construction of apartment buildings near transportation ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Elliott Abrams On Iraq, ISIS | [
"In part two of Here & Now’s series on ISIS and Iraq, host Jeremy Hobson spoke with Elliot Abrams, a supporter of the original war in Iraq who believes the rise of ISIS can be tied to decisions made by President Barack Obama. Abrams is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relat... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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For Dessert, Conductor Joann | [
"For dessert, conductor JoAnn Falletta serves an old family recipe, a rich cake- like confection called Zuccotto alla Falletta. Then she conducts her orchestra, the Virginia Symphony, in \"Stars\" by 20th-century American composer Mary Howe. (Music and the Arts)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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As Nursing Homes Evict Patients, States Question Motives | [
"People complain about nursing homes a lot: the food's no good or there's not enough staff, and so on. It's a long list. But the top complaint, according to the federal government, is eviction from a nursing home. Technically, it's known as involuntary discharge, and in 2015 it brought in more than 9,000 complaints... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Cuban Newspaper Pushes Beyond Party Line | [
"In Cuba, the daily newspapers are all owned and run by the government or the Communist Party. For years, speeches by Fidel Castro were splashed across Page 1, and barely a critical word was published. But Fidel's brother Raul, who has taken over as president, is now allowing more debate in the Cuban press, and on... | [
"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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Rafer Johnson, Olympic Decathlon Champion, Dies At 86 | [
"NPR remembers Rafer Johnson, an Olympic champion in the decathlon, who died this week at age 86."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Warriors' Shooters Get The Job Done, Tie NBA Finals 2-2 | [
"The Golden State Warriors tied up the NBA Finals series 2-2. On the road in Cleveland, the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 103-82. Game 5 will be played on Sunday in Oakland, Calif."
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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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With Semifinal Tonight, All Eyes On Serena Williams | [
"Serena Williams is trying to become the sixth person in tennis history to win the four grand slam tournaments in the same calendar year. She beat her sister Venus Williams in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open earlier this week and plays again on Thursday. The three other women still left have a combined one win a... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Valerie, A Nanny, On Money | [
"In the coming months, we'll be talking to lots of different people about how money works in their lives. Below is our conversation with Valerie, a nanny in New York City. We spoke to her on a recent weekday afternoon in Central Park. She was watching two small children. This is the second installment in this pr... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Questions Remain After Death Of Anthrax Suspect | [
"The FBI has stated that evidence points to microbiologist Bruce Ivins as the sole person responsible for five deaths in 2001. In July, Ivins committed suicide as the government was preparing to indict him. David Kestenbaum, NPR's science correspondent, talks about the investigation, and Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) expla... | [
"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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"Invisible 5": An Audio Tour of I-5 | [
"At 65 miles an hour, Interstate 5 through Fresno County is not the most picturesque view of California. But recently a group of artists and activists from both ends of the state assembled an unusual audio tour of I-5, featuring stories from communities along the route."
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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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Inside The Tea Party's Rising Influence | [
"Story: The 87 new members of the House are the reason the GOP now controls the House. \"Nearly 40 percent of them are self-styled 'citizen politicians' who have never held office and who rode into Washington on the Tea Party wave,\" says journalist Robert Draper."
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Big Parts For Actresses In This Season's Movies | [
"Ty Burr, film critic for the Boston Globe, gives Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti a rundown of the latest releases. He says the recent movies released feature meaty and varied parts for actresses, and some great performances. Movies Mentioned In This Segment\n\nThe Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug\nSaving Mr. ... | [
"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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Being Black in New Hampshire | [
"New Hampshire has one of the smallest black populations of any state. News & Notes talks with two residents who make it their business to advocate for more diversity: Wayne Jennings, chairman and CEO of the New Hampshire Cultural Diversity Awareness Counsel, and Wanda Mitchell, vice provost and chief diversity off... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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How High Will The Dollar Climb? | [
"The long-maligned U.S. dollar has made some of its sharpest gains against foreign currencies in decades as a global economic slowdown is spurring demand for the greenback. Here's an interesting brief on why it's happening and why a strong dollar is likely here for a while."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Joe Pug On Mountain Stage | [
"Joe Pug's captivating voice and thoughtful storytelling immediately and understandably draw comparisons to a young Bob Dylan. While studying to be a playwright at the University of North Carolina, Pug changed course and moved to Chicago, where he recorded his debut EP, Nation of Heat, in late-night sessions. Drawi... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It | [
"When the school year ends, some kids go to camp, summer school or daycare. But a lot of these options are expensive for families who have to come up with creative, cheaper alternatives, whether that means sending kids off to the city's rec center, or to stay with grandparents. NPR's Lynn Neary spoke about the econ... | [
"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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In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost | [
"From standard-bearing singers and instrumentalists to genre innovators, from businesspeople who introduced new ways of listening and sharing to activists who made performance their platform, vital voices from all over the music map left us this year — some far too soon. Hear a few of their legacies discussed in th... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Bob Dylan Records Christmas Album | [
"Bob Dylan is finally following Elvis Presley and Nat King Cole: He has made a Christmas album. The Dylan album will include <em>Here Comes Santa Claus</em> and <em>O Little Town of Bethlehem</em>. It's not clear if he will also sing <em>Snowin' in the Wind</em> or <em>Subterranean Homesick Blue Christmas</em>. Jus... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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Advocates Disappointed By Biden's Sidestep Of Gun Legislation Given His History | [
"When President Biden was asked about actions he would take on gun violence prevention and said \"it's a matter of timing,\" and pivoted to talk about infrastructure, it wasn't what Kris Brown had been expecting. \"I am disappointed, I will say, at what I heard from him,\" said Brown, who is president of Brady Uni... | [
"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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Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers For Nov. 19, 2009 | [
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Following His Father, A Palestinian Hopes For Peace | [
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North Korea's Drug Trade | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with Joshua Kurlantzick, foreign editor of <EM>The New Republic</EM>, who's written about the illegal activities of North Korean diplomats. He says members of North Korea's foreign service have been arrested in countries around the world on charges ranging from international drug smugglin... | [
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'Mastermind' Behind Doritos Locos Tacos Dies At Age 41 | [
"He had a great vision. And despite naysayers, he stuck to his guns and eventually saw a hard-shell taco splattered with neon-orange cheese dust become a staple in the country's fast-food scene. Todd Mills, the inspiration behind Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Tacos, died of cancer Thanksgiving morning. He was 41. USA T... | [
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Jesse Owens and the 'Triumph' in Berlin | [
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Military Housing Issues Are Bigger Than Realized, Army Secretary Says | [
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Obama Urged To Use Self-Restraint In Oval Office | [
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"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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Bob Edwards Talks With Cokie Roberts About Why Some Republicans | [
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Power Struggle In Iraq As President Picks New PM | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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In Reversal, U.S. Will Tell Red Cross Of Detainees | [
"The U.S. military has quietly changed a key policy and is now notifying the International Committee of the Red Cross of the identities of militants secretly held in camps in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. special operations forces operate two camps where they detain terrorism suspects — one in Balad, Iraq, and another... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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White House Says Trump Is Still Considering Declaring A National Emergency | [
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How To Get Dads To A Parenting Class? Ask Them To Read To Their Kid | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Heavy Fighting Continues in Najaf | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Examining The State Of The Nation's Politics | [
"As President Trump prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address, we examine the state of the country's politics: more divided than ever, but also more engaged."
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Motel Real / Las Vegas | [
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Details Uncertain As Ford Agrees To Testify Before Senate Over Alleged Sexual Assault | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Activist and preacher JIM WALLIS is the editor of "Sojourners" magazine, and the author of the... | [
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"2: MICHAEL ERIC DYSON is considered one of our most important black intellectuals. He's also an ordained Baptist minister who once struggled as an 18-year old father in Detroit. His work has appeared in \"The New York Times,\" \"Rolling Stone,\" \"Vibe\" and other publications. His new book is \"Between God and Ga... | npr | {
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Democrats Face Hurdle In Health Care Bill | [
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The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach Goes Solo | [
"Dan Auerbach, the guitarist and singer from the blues-rock duo The Black Keys, just released his first solo album, Keep It Hid. Recorded in his home studio in Akron, Ohio, the disc includes songs Auerbach wrote on tour with his band, as well as a Wayne Thompson cover and even a small collaboration with his dad, Ch... | [
"Last month the Scottish electronic duo Boards Of Canada released a series of mysterious recordings of a voice reading a set of numbers. Clever fans soon realized that the numbers were a code that, once entered, in order, online, revealed a video announcing Tomorrow's Harvest, the group's first new album in eight y... | npr | {
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Tracing the Path of U.S.-Iran Relations | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr takes on the evolution of the United States' relationship with Iran."
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A 'Lost Generation Of Workers': The Cost Of Youth Unemployment | [
"It makes some sense that young people might work less than their older counterparts. They are figuring out their lives, going in and out of school and making more short-term plans. But a whopping 5.8 million young people are neither in school nor working. It is \"a completely different situation than we've seen in... | [
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Remembering Orlando Victim 'Top Hat Eddie' | [
"Eddie Sotomayor was 34 when he died at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando on Sunday. Travel company owner Al Ferguson remembers his employee as a trailblazer in the gay travel industry, organizing the first gay cruise to Cuba this year. Sotomayor became known in LGBT circles nationally as #tophateddie because he alway... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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How Does 'Avatar' Compare To Zombies, Vampires? | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu explores the different worlds, and different strengths of the fictional characters in movies such as <em>Avatar</em>, which are created digitally, with characters in zombie and vampires movies. He says the digital creations can learn from the alliance between the undead and the blood-dr... | [
"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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U.S. Restrictions On Ethiopia And Eritrea Aim To Boost Pressure As Conflict Continues | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michelle Gavin of the Council on Foreign Relations about the new U.S. visa restrictions on Ethiopian and Eritrean officials due to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia."
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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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Sussing Out An Emerging Obama Doctrine | [
"President Obama has gradually reduced the U.S. military presence in Iraq, expanded that presence in Afghanistan and decided to intervene in Libya. More than halfway through his presidency, Bob Woodward, associate editor for <em>The Washington Post, </em>talks about the emerging Obama Doctrine."
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Trump Administration Seeking To Expand Collection Of Biometric Data From Immigrants | [
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"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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Animals In Captivity: Questions Raised After Lion And Rhinoceros Incidents | [
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Taking A Ten-Year-Old To The Attack On Aqaba | [
"We're talking with Michael Korda about his T.E. Lawrence biography, Hero, today, which brought me back to a profound movie experience, and the requisite YouTube search that goes with it. When I was ten, my parents took me to see Lawrence of Arabia, which was playing on the big screen in a remastered version. There... | [
"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Happy Holidays, Voyeurs: Nancy Pearl Picks Memoirs | [
"Truth to tell, I have a real love/hate relationship with memoirs. Because I very much enjoy reading about people's lives (an unappreciative therapist might term my predilection voyeurism), I gravitate toward the biography and memoir section of libraries and bookstores. But despite the fact that memoirs are, by def... | [
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Firefighters Fired for Parade Stunt Seek Jobs Back | [
"Two firefighters and a police officer in New York City are asking for their jobs back and for punitive damages. A federal judge has ruled they had been wrongly fired. The three men hopped on a parade float in 1998 in blackface wearing Afro wigs, and lampooned the dragging death of James Byrd Jr. The judge ruled th... | [
"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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MH17 Findings: Dutch Safety Board Says Russian Buk Missile Took Down Plane | [
"After a 15-month probe, investigators with the Dutch Safety Board have concluded that a Russian Buk missile took down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in eastern Ukraine last year. The crash in July 2014 killed all 298 people on board, most of whom were from the Netherlands. Safety board Chairman Tjibbe Joustra issued ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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This Baker Makes Internet Trolls Eat Their Words — Literally | [
"The social media world is heavily populated by trolls — you know, those people who write nasty, mean comments online. Sometimes it can be tempting to respond back, but what if there's a better alternative? Like sending them a cake.... with their words written on it. New York City baker Kat Thek does just that. She... | [
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The Valdons: After Decades, A Funky Soul Reunion | [
"One of the most popular Twin Cities funk and soul groups of the late 1960s and early '70s, The Valdons eventually split up, but the band's members never dropped their passion for music, continuing to perform in other configurations. So Minnesotans and the rest of the world are getting a rare treat here: the modern... | [
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Lost In 1968 Battle, Marine's Dog Tag Found Again | [
"Lanny Martinson was a 23-year-old Marine sergeant in Vietnam when he last held his dog tags. In the 45 years since, he thought they were gone forever, lost in the mad rush to save his life after he and other Marines walked into a minefield. He'll soon be getting one of those dog tags back, after a network of peopl... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Snow Storms Wallops Southwest Airlines | [
"As parts of the Midwest and Atlantic Coast got pounded by winter storms, lots of things came to a halt. One of them was commercial air service. Southwest Airlines had to cancel most of its flights in the areas hardest hit by the weather. A company spokesman say they have learned the hard way not to leave planes pa... | [
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Map: Hybrid And Electric Sales Across The Country | [
"Hybrids and electrics account for less than 3 percent of all cars sold in the U.S. this year, but that ratio is higher in some areas. The San Francisco Bay Area leads the nation with 8.4 percent of all cars sold and the rest of the top 10 markets are also on the West Coast."
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Spock's Fictional Home Planet Discovered | [
"Gene Roddenberry once declared that if Spock's fictional home planet Vulcan did exist, it would probably orbit the star called 40 Eridani A. Astronomers have now found this star does have a planet."
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Eels May Use 'Magnetic Maps' As They Slither Across The Ocean | [
"Researchers have found that European eels can sense magnetic fields and may use this ability to navigate thousands of miles through the Atlantic Ocean. Eels have always been mysterious animals. More than 2,000 years ago, Artistotle proposed that they were born spontaneously from mud. \"I think it's fascinating bec... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Ambition and History Meet in China's Hollywood | [
"The size of Paramount and Universal Studios combined, Hengdian in southern China is the world's largest film studio. In just 10 years, Hengdian has transformed itself from a poverty-stricken farming village to a collection of replica palaces, temples and historical streets, open to film crews, often for free. A... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Doctors, Patients Reportedly Killed In Airstrike On Syrian Hospital | [
"A hospital backed by Doctors Without Borders and the International Committee of the Red Cross was hit overnight by an airstrike in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Patients, children and doctors are among the dead. More than 60 people have been killed in Aleppo in the last 24 hours, and the Red Cross is warning that the... | [
"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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Director Of National Intelligence Avril Haines Faces Many Challenges | [
"Avril Haines has been the director of national intelligence for just over a month. On Friday, she released a declassified report that found Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing of Saudi Arabian journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey in 2018. NPR’s Greg My... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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On Way To Prom, Teens Pile Out Of Limo To Aid Flipped Van | [
"A limousine filled with students headed to prom night at Western High in Davie, Fla., stopped for a detour Saturday, after a Honda van veered into a concrete wall and flipped in front of the limo. The van's seven passengers had trouble getting out — until the limo's driver and the students came to their aid. The H... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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A Soul-Singing Dynamo Gets Her Day | [
"Between 1966 and 1973, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Lorraine Ellison recorded three albums and a bunch of scattered tracks for Loma Records, the nascent \"soul\" division of Warner Bros. Of that output, only three songs ever hit the chart, including her torrid first single \"Stay With Me\" (audio). The rest of t... | [
"Stories: 1) A Psychiatrist's Prescription For His Profession 2) Robert Randolph: A Gospel Guitarist's Secular 'Road'"
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Nelson Mandela: An Audio History | [
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Madison, Wis., Council Votes To Ban Discrimination Against Atheism | [
"Updated at 5:20 p.m. ET In what is believed to be a first in the United States, the Common Council of Madison, Wis., has voted to amend the city's equal opportunities ordinance \"to add nonreligion as a protected class.\" The legislation adds atheists to the categories of people who could potentially face discrimi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Pervez Musharraf Joins NPR on Talk of the Nation | [
"Thursday evening, October 8th at 20:00, NPR's Talk of the Nation welcomes former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. He'll take your questions and engage in lively discussion with host Neal Conan, and correspondent Ted Koppel. Pervez Musharraf ruled Pakistan through tumultuous times and a sometimes difficult all... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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ALA President Bows Out, Offers Final 'List' | [
"Regular featured guest Loriene Roy has completed her term as president of the American Library Association. In an exit interview with the program, Roy shares highlights from her time leading the group, what the future holds for her and one final list of suggested literary \"musts\" for the inquiring mind. A Walk ... | [
"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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Pentagon Faces Computer Security Problems | [
"The Pentagon's 5 million computers make a tempting target for computer hackers. Officials reported 80,000 attempts to disrupt the system last year. What is being done to improve security?"
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President Trump Shifts Coronavirus Strategy, Slams Democrats | [
"President Trump touted his coronavirus response in an interview Monday with Fox News. He explained his recent decision to extend social distancing guidelines to the end of April, and slammed Nancy Pelosi for her criticisms of him. Meanwhile, coronavirus cases continue to accelerate, while the economy stutters. Her... | [
"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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Cayetana, Live In Concert | [
"The CMJ Music Marathon, which takes place in clubs across New York City each autumn, began as a way for college-radio programmers to discover new acts for their airwaves. It was in that spirit that NPR Music chose the Philly rock band Cayetana to kick off its recent CMJ show. Augusta Koch, Allegra Anka and Kelly O... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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How To Spend A Trillion Dollars | [
"President Trump says he wants to spend a trillion dollars on infrastructure. It's such a big number that it's hard to wrap your head around it. We try to figure out what that actually buys."
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"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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The Economics Of The NFL Draft | [
"The worst NFL teams get to pick first in the draft each year. But teams actually get a better deal when they pick later in the first round, an economist argues. Read More >> Richard Thaler (of Nudge fame) writes in Sunday's NYT that there's only a 52 percent chance that a player picked earlier in the round will st... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Oil Prices Go Down, Russia's Gold Buying Goes Up | [
"It's been a rough ride for the Russian economy and it keeps getting worse. Low oil prices helped push the ruble to another record low on Friday. This spate of bad economic news is probably just accelerating an existing trend: Russia's purchase of gold at an astounding rate. Russia's central bank bought more than 1... | [
"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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Cool Photo: Scientists Present 'Lightest Material On Earth' | [
"We were stunned when we saw this image: According to HRL Laboratories that is an \"ultralight metallic microlattice\" sitting atop a dandelion. The material was developed by scientists at HRL, The California Institute of Technology and the University of California, Irvine. The material is 99.99 percent air and 100... | [
"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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Hollywood Thriller: Suspect In Publicist's Death Kills Himself As Cops Approach | [
"A tragic tale from Hollywood. But this time it's all too real: \"A man described as a suspect in the slaying of veteran Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen fatally shot himself at a Hollywood apartment house Wednesday evening as Beverly Hills police were serving a search warrant there.\" (Los Angeles Times) The As... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Egyptian Judge Bans Broadcast Of Mubarak Trial | [
"An Egyptian judge adjourned the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and banned live broadcasts of it, today. As NPR's Mike Shuster reported this morning, the judge struggled to maintain control of the courtroom and Mubarak, who is charged with corruption and of ordering the killing of hundreds of protesters ea... | [
"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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Service Members Keep Promises, Even If Congress Doesn't | [
"So finally today, you might have noticed I've been out of the office a bit lately. I'm taking that trip a lot of us have, or will be taking: having to get more involved in caring for an elderly parent. And because I've been on that road, I have found myself going through old drawers and boxes in a way I had no rea... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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