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'Unrest' Film Sheds Light On 'Invisible' Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | [
"Jennifer Brea filmed her personal battle with chronic fatigue syndrome and has released an award-winning documentary called “Unrest,” which airs on PBS next week. Brea (@jenbrea) joins Here & Now‘s Robin Young to talk about the documentary and her experience. [Youtube]"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Today On TOTN: Obama Talks & Burris Stays. Will Norton Vote? | [
"Lots to talk about in today's Political Junkie segment on NPR's Talk of the Nation: -- The president is grim but hopeful in his address to Congress, gets good marks. Less so for Bobby Jindal's GOP response. -- A step closer to D.C. having a vote in Congress? (Our special guest this week is Del.Eleanor Holmes Norto... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Letters And Comments From | [
"Letters and comments from listeners, including some enthusiastic responses to last week's visit with Susan Hellauer of Anonymous 4, a reaction to Ted Libbey's addition of Puccini's \"Tosca\" to the PT Basic Record Library and a plea for more Pavarotti."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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French Look to Kerry Win to Improve Ties to U.S. | [
"Observers say many French feel that as president, Sen. John Kerry would have much better relations with French President Jacques Chirac than President Bush. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Christian Malard of France Three Television."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Bush Medicaid Proposal Criticized | [
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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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Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines | [
"Health care workers are expected to get a COVID-19 vaccine first. But the speed of vaccine development, and the politicization of the process, has left some doctors and nurses skeptical and reluctant."
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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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As Ramadan Begins, Mosques Distribute Vaccines In Minnesota | [
"Muslims across the United States began observing Ramadan on Tuesday. The Islamic holy month, marked by prayer, fasting and gathering at mosques, will look different this year with vaccines available. In Minnesota, Muslim leaders led an aggressive vaccination campaign in the lead-up to Ramadan, with nearly 7,000 va... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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'I've Got Your Back,' Obama Tells Residents Of Flint, Mich., Amid Water Crisis | [
"\"I will not rest, and I'm going to make sure that the leaders at every level of government don't rest until every drop of water that flows to your homes is safe to drink, and safe to cook with, and safe to bathe in,\" President Obama told an energetic audience in Flint, Mich. \"Because that's part of the basic re... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Using Wyoming-Made Standards To Teach Climate Change | [
"In states where the economy relies on fossil fuels, teaching children that humans are in part to blame for climate change can be a touchy subject. But this year, for the first time, Wyoming kids learned about climate change using science standards specially adapted to Wyoming’s energy friendly realities. Wyo... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Does China Test Signal Weapons Race? | [
"Last week, the Chinese military tested an anti-satellite weapon. The United States' last known test of a similar system was in the mid 1980s. Currently, there are no treaties governing space weapons systems. Guests discuss whether space might be the next battlefield. Guest: Victoria Samson, research analyst, Cent... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Letters: Heart, AC/DC | [
"Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read letters from our inbox. We hear listeners' reactions to Wednesday's heart transplant story and to the show's Olympic coverage."
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"Free shots in London; It's class-action complicated; and Tangled Up in Green."
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New Group Tied To Oil Industry Runs Ads Promoting Drilling, Attacking Democrat | [
"A new advocacy organization with strong ties to the oil industry is funding pro-drilling radio ads, including one criticizing the energy votes of Colorado Democratic Senate candidate Mark Udall. The recently formed American Energy Alliance is run by Thomas Pyle, a former aide to Republican Tom DeLay who recently l... | [
"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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What's California Doing to Prepare for Climage Change? | [
"The climate change issue was all over the news in California this week. Al Gore was in Silicon Valley to talk up the tech industry's role in slowing down warming. Attorney General Jerry Brown announced he was pressing ahead with a lawsuit against automakers for harmful emissions. A consortium led by UC-Berkeley sc... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Opera Singer David Daniels Accused Of Rape | [
"Updated Nov. 1 at 9:31 a.m. ET David Daniels — a much-celebrated artist in classical music — has been accused of drugging and raping Samuel Schultz, a young singer, in 2010. Schultz is also accusing Daniel's then-boyfriend and now-husband, conductor Scott Walters. The accusation was first published on Wednesday i... | [
"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 Meaning Of A Hero Cast In Shadow, In Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman' | [
"The release of Harper Lee's long-lost novel — and its portrait of once-crusading attorney Atticus Finch — has shaken devotees of \"To Kill a Mockingbird.\" One poet argues that nuance should be welcome."
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"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Johnson Controls Settlement | [
"NPR's Don Gonyea reports on today's tentative settlement between the United Auto Workers and Johnson Controls, an automobile seat manufacturer. The agreement ends a three-week strike that briefly stopped production of the hot-selling Ford Expedition, when Ford Motor Co. took the unusual step of refusing to accept ... | [
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Police In Cairo Disperse Anti-Mubarak Protests | [
"At least two people were reportedly killed in Cairo's Tahrir Square and 15 others wounded as police sought to disperse a rally protesting a court's decision to drop murder charges against former Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak. The independent Daily News Egypt says \"thousands\" of people gathered in the square, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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First Ebola Vaccine Likely To Stop The Next Outbreak | [
"When Ebola struck West Africa a few years ago, the world was defenseless. There was no cure. No vaccine. And the result was catastrophic: More than 11,000 people died. Nearly 30,000 were infected. Now it looks like such a large outbreak is unlikely to ever happen again. Ever. The world now has a potent weapon agai... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Understanding NXIVM, Group Critics Call A 'Cult' | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with <em>New York Times Magazine</em> reporter Vanessa Grigoriadis about NXIVM. Several top members of the self-improvement company face sex trafficking charges."
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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'Cheetah Girls' Creator Debuts 'Catwalk' | [
"Deborah Gregory is widely credited with making \"The Cheetah Girls\" tween fashion icons. Gregory's latest project, <em>Catwalk</em>, a young adult novel, focuses on another group of fashion forward girls. The author and designer talks about the book and how she hopes it will inspire young girls to follow their dr... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Your Flying Bill of Rights | [
"JetBlue's new \"customer bill of rights\" is being tested as the airline cancels more than 68 flights because of bad weather Monday."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Inventor Ralph Baer, The 'Father Of Video Games,' Dies At 92 | [
"Ralph H. Baer, the man widely acknowledged as the \"father of home video games\" for his pioneering work in electronics and television engineering, died on Saturday at his home in Manchester, N.H. He was 92. Video games have become a ubiquitous, billion-dollar industry that has in recent years surpassed the movie ... | [
"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Being Good Isn't Zero Sum | [
"As a (mostly vegan) vegetarian for ethical reasons, I've encountered all sorts of responses to arguments for animal welfare. Here's one that I've heard surprisingly often, nabbed from a comment to a recent article arguing that atheists should be vegan: \"There are so many other human issues in this world for me to... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Twitter Is The New Agora? Dan Schorr Says So | [
"From our friends at Weekend Edition, some Twitter tips and related thoughts from NPR senior news analyst Dan Schorr as Weekend Edition host Liane Hansen seeks his advice: Dan's Twitter page is here. Click here for Liane's and here for Weekend Edition's. (My Twitter page is here, and The Two-Way's is here.)"
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"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 | [
"Former FBI Director James Comey talked with NPR about his actions during the 2016 campaign and his opinions on President Trump. A federal judge is considering who should be the first to review documents gathered in a raid targeting Michael Cohen, the president's personal attorney. Also, Japanese Prime Minister Shi... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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A Drug Kingpin Worries Over His Imminent Regicide In 'The Gentlemen' | [
"The genie is out of the bottle. The motormouthed magician of whom I speak is Guy Ritchie. The Gentlemen finds the unlikely director of Aladdin v.2019 released from Disneyland to return to his distinctly loquacious crooks played by distinctly memorable actors. It's the milieu that made him, and still the one that u... | [
"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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Granddaughter Of Westboro Baptist Church Founder Chronicles Leaving In 'Unfollow' | [
"Editor's note: This book review includes a homophobic slur. Many people in Topeka, Kan., first became aware of the Westboro Baptist Church in the early 1990s, when members began what would become their trademark public action: picketing to protest what they saw as the ills of an ungodly world. Megan Phelps-Roper ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Americans Use Tax Refund On Health Care, Study Shows | [
"Americans who get their tax refunds in the spring don’t just rush to buy new big-screen TVs. According to a new study from the JPMorgan Chase Institute, a large number of Americans spend the money they get back from the government on their health. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with MSNBC’... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Toll Grows from Factional Fighting in Gaza | [
"Fighting in Gaza prompts concern that a Palestinian unity government could collapse. The death toll after four days of conflict is put at 30 or more, with dozens of others wounded."
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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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Lordy, Lordy, Metal Is 40: Happy Birthday, 'Black Sabbath' | [
"You could argue that Pentagram was the first metal band. Or that Blue Cheer's \"Summertime Blues\" featured the first heavy, distorted riff on wax. My personal go-to genre creation story: the actual term \"heavy metal,\" first used in a 1971 review of Sir Lord Baltimore's Kingdom Come in Creem. But as Cosmo Lee at... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Facts About Teens, Suicide And '13 Reasons Why' | [
"It was in a school in the South Bronx a few weeks ago that I first heard about the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The TV show, released at the end of March and based on a best-selling young adult novel, depicts a teenager who kills herself. She experiences sexual assault, cyberbullying and inadequate responses fro... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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As Europe Enters 3rd Wave Of Pandemic, France Locks Down And Germany Lacks Vaccines | [
"The French government is locking down Paris and 15 other regions, while Germany's health minister says his country does not have enough vaccine to combat the pandemic's third wave."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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"I Believe in Smaller Government" -- first-time voter | [
"Good morning. Looking ahead to tomorrow, here are some of the political stories we are putting together for Weekend Edition Sunday: ** An essay from first-time voter Meghan Scheidemann, a student at Saint Joseph University in Philadelphia. Meghan talks about what's it like to be a first-time voter when the candida... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York."
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Amid Deepening Investigation, A Clearer Picture Of Dallas Shooter Emerges | [
"The man who fatally shot five police officers in Dallas may have had plans for a wider attack, the city's police chief said Sunday. Dallas Police Chief David Brown provided new details about the tense two-hour standoff that police had with the gunman before he was killed. \"We're convinced that this suspect had ot... | [
"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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Nearly 8 Months After Hurricane Michael, Florida Panhandle Feels Left Behind | [
"When Hurricane Michael struck the Panhandle of Florida last October, Keith and Susan Koppelman were huddled in the bathroom of their small, two-bedroom rental trailer just north of Panama City. \"When the winds came we both started praying,\" says Keith, 49. \"I thought, 'Oh my God, this is a big storm.' \" After ... | [
"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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James Clapper On Russia, North Korea And Life In Intelligence Operations | [
"Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says Russian meddling in the 2016 election likely changed the result. \"Having some understanding of the massive effort, the multi-dimensional effort, aggressive effort, unprecedented, that the Russians embarked on in the run up to our election, to me — and w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Rodeo Raises Spirits After Devastating Mudslide | [
"It’s been three months since a mudslide buried dozens of homes in a rural area between Oso and Darrington in Washington state, killing more than 40 people. One woman is still missing. This weekend, a stretch of State Highway 530 that was covered over with debris finally reopened to two-way traffic, just in t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Death For 4 Men Convicted In Indian Gang Rape And Murder. -- As Talks Continue, CIA Gets Some Weapons To Syrian Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Taliban Militants Attack U.S. Consulate In Afghanistan. (USA Today) Thousands Evacuated From Boulder Area After His... | npr | {
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Paperback Fiction Bestsellers For Jan. 27 | [
"Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales ending January 23, 2011. Book descriptions are based on publishers' information."
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"Below you can find the complete list of recommended reading for Summer 2008. To print this list, choose the \"Print Page\" icon in the upper righthand corner. Click on the titles to read an excerpt from the book. Recommended Books Recommended by Nancy Pearl(Carry-On Books to Take You Up, Up and Away) The Arrival, ... | npr | {
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White House Policy Official Corroborates Ukraine Narrative — But Saw Nothing Illegal | [
"Updated at 5:03 p.m. ET A key White House policy official corroborated other witnesses' accounts of the Ukraine affair in a closed-door deposition on Thursday but said he didn't view President Trump's actions as improper or illegal. Timothy Morrison, director of European affairs for the National Security Council, ... | [
"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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Aung San Suu Kyi Gives Long-Overdue Nobel Speech | [
"Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, the opposition leader of Myanmar, also known as Burma, spoke in Norway Saturday, formally accepting the peace prize she was awarded in 1991 while under house arrest. Her supporters portrayed the moment as a belated victory for democracy and human rights. Introducing Suu Kyi, Norweg... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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How Biden's Pandemic Plan Could Affect The Economy | [
"President Biden has outlined an aggressive plan to gain control over the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to weigh heavily on the U.S. economy."
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The Movie Emily Spivey Has 'Seen A Million Times' | [
"The weekends on All Things Considered series Movies I've Seen A Million Times features filmmakers, actors, writers and directors talking about the movies that they never get tired of watching. The movie that comedy writer Emily Spivey, whose credits include the television shows Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recre... | [
"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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Which Is Smaller? Tootsie Pops v. S&P 500 | [
"Which is smaller? The number of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop or the number of stocks in the S&P 500? It's time to play Which is Smaller, a game where we ask you not to think big."
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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What's The Secret To Pouring Ketchup? Know Your Physics | [
"We Americans are a nation of condiment lovers, with a special place in our stomachs for ketchup. Ranking second only to mayonnaise as the most popular condiment, ketchup is an $800 million industry in the U.S. Each American, on average, consumes a whopping 71 pounds annually. In the 138 years that Heinz ketchup ha... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Pompeo Accuses China Of Genocide Against Muslim Uighurs In Xinjiang | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Placido Domingo Departs Washington National Opera | [
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Expert Assesses Iraqis' Benchmark Efforts | [
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"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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Series of Car Bombs Strike Iraqi Churches | [
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All Tomorrow's Parties | [
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Letters: The SAT and the D.C. Press | [
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Elder President Bush Released From Hospital | [
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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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United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek Resigns Amid Federal Investigation | [
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The Tiny Desk Concert Contest Winner Is ... | [
"Today we're thrilled to announce that the winner of the Tiny Desk Concert Contest is Fantastic Negrito. With a video shot in a freight elevator in Oakland behind a desk made of a steel slab and a work bench, this soulful character won our hearts. Xavier Dphrepaulezz is a singer from Oakland with a passion that fel... | [
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The Blind Woman Who Sees Rain, But Not Her Daughter's Smile | [
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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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Recipe: 'Brisket With Ginger, Orange Peel And Tomato' | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Rethinking America's 'Deficit Myth' With Economist Stephanie Kelton | [
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"Stories: 1) Linda Bilmes on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 2) Joseph Stiglitz on Our 'Three Trillion Dollar War' 3) A 'Brighter' Album from the Drive-By Truckers"
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Comic book artist and writer Frank Miller | [
"He transformed Batman into a brooding, tortured vigilante in his remakes of the classic Batman comic: <EM>The Dark Knight Returns</EM> and <EM>The Dark Knight Strikes Again</EM>. Both are now available in hardback editions. Miller also wrote the screenplays for <EM>RoboCop 2</EM> and <EM>RoboCop 3</EM>."
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Commentary: California Election | [
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Fact Checking 'Argo': A Great Escape That Takes Some Leaps | [
"Several of the films contending for top prizes this year have one thing in common: They all say they're inspired by true events. Among them are Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty, Hitchcock and Ben Affleck's Argo, which chronicles a covert operation that involved creating a fake Hollywood film to rescue six Americans durin... | [
"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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Christopher O'Riley Performs 'Christian Brothers' | [
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Walter Mosley: 'The Man in My Basement' | [
"Walter Mosley's latest novel, The Man in My Basement, examines race, power and identity -- core subjects of much of his past work. But this time he has even more fundamental mysteries in mind. \"I wanted to show a meeting between evil and innocence,\" he tells NPR's Cheryl Corley during a discussion of his book an... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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The Mystery Of Isabel Allende: Author Explores New Genre | [
"Isabel Allende planned to retire in 2011. Instead, she wrote a murder mystery. The New York Times bestselling author is known for her unique style that blends historical reportage, memoir and literature. Her books have sold over 60 million copies and are translated into more than 35 languages. Coming out this mont... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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The Rescue League Cat | [
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Many Americans Struggle To Pay For Air Conditioning During Heat Waves | [
"As we head into the hot summer months, many Americans will struggle to pay for utilities. In parts of the country, air conditioning is not a luxury but a necessity. The federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program does provide some financial assistance. But there is not enough money to go around, and leaders ... | [
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Candidates Find New Battleground In Illinois | [
"After Mitt Romney's weekend victory in Puerto Rico, Republican presidential candidates are setting their sights on Illinois. Also in that state, congressional primary battles are heating up. Host Michel Martin speaks with <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em> columnist Laura Washington, and <em>Washington Post </em> politica... | [
"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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Doom-Prevention Gear for Straphangers | [
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Chemist With Visual Flair Answers Burning Food Science Questions | [
"Chemistry teachers don't need to go the way of Breaking Bad's Walter White and make methamphetamine if they're looking for a compelling side gig. Andy Brunning, a high school chemistry teacher in the U.K., makes beautiful infographics on everyday chemistry on his blog, Compound Interest. Thanks in part to the Amer... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Coachella Lineup May Point To A Shifting Middle | [
"The official lineup for this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, taking place April 13-15 and 20-22, has arrived. After an annual game of speculation, the festival's parent company Goldenvoice made its announcement last night, confirming (as rumored) that The Weeknd, Beyonce and Eminem will headline e... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Maternal Health Tops Development Agenda | [
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Baltimore Musicians Contest Choice of Alsop as New Director | [
"Late last week, it was reported that the Baltimore Symphony was ready to announce Marin Alsop would be its next music director, pending a vote by the board of directors on Tuesday. But over the weekend, the orchestra's musicians issued a formal statement saying they're not ready to back Alsop. Host Fred Child chec... | [
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The Changing World Of Tech Requires A Woman's Eye | [
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Cancer and Minorities | [
"NPR''s Brenda Wilson reports that a Senate subcommittee heard testimony yesterday on how the National Cancer Institute conducts research concerning minorities. A study found that the institute spends only one-percent of its budget on such research."
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Special Olympian Remembers Shriver | [
"Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics, died this week. David Egan's life was affected directly by Shriver's work. The longtime Special Olympian thanks Shriver for her work."
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Iowa Race Goes to the Wire | [
"Polls show four Democratic presidential hopefuls in a tight race as caucus meetings begin Monday in Iowa: former Vermont governor Howard Dean, Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts and Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina. Hear NPR's Mara Liasson and NPR's Melissa Block."
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India-Pakistan Rivalry a Costly Struggle | [
"India and Pakistan are meeting for the first time to discuss ways to fight terrorism. Thousands of people have died in sectarian and political attacks between India's Hindus and Pakistan's Muslims since the countries split in1947. Many families have been touched by the violence. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: Longstandin... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Daniel Clowes Goes Back to 'Art School' | [
"Jerome Platz wants merely to be the greatest artist of the 21st century. But the film Art School Confidential paints quite a different picture for those who, like Platz and his fictitious fellow freshmen at Strathmore Art Academy, remain full of hope. \"Only one student out of a hundred will find work in his chose... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Op-Ed: Women, Stop Trying To Be Perfect | [
"In a recent article on The Daily Beast, Barnard College President Debora Spar argued having it all is the standard of success for women. Striving for it, she says, condemns women and their daughters to failure. Spar talks with NPR's Neal Conan about the perfection trap for women."
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Mocha Moms Talk Manners | [
"When it comes to kids in this digital age, have email and text messages replaced old-fashioned \"thank you\" cards? <em>Mocha Moms</em> Jolene Ivey, Asra Nomani, Leslie Morgan Steiner and guest mom Karen Grigsby Bates discuss how social etiquette is evolving with the new generation."
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The First Prize Winner Of | [
"The First Prize Winner of the 10th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, American Jon Nakamatsu, joins Martin Golsmith in NPR's Studio 4A for a competition de-briefing session and to perform two pieces by Frederic Chopin: the Contredanse in G-flat and the \"Heroic\" Polonaise in A-flat, Op. 53. (NPR)"
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Trump Administration Moves To Speed Up Deportations With Expedited Removal Expansion | [
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Sundance, Patti Smith, Django Reinhardt and More | [
"This week on Culturetopia: The new director of Sundance talks about selling indie films in a recession; a hundred years of Django Reinhardt; Iggy Pop on his unique vocal talents; the new novel \"Wench\"; Patti Smith looks back; Mondello reviews \"Creation\""
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Georgia Allows Businesses To Reopen Despite Concerns | [
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Court Ruling on Abortion May Change Doctor Practices | [
"The Supreme Court Wednesday supported a ban on so-called partial-birth abortions. Anti-abortionist supporters hail the decision, but what does it mean for doctors faced with patients in life-threatening situations? Dr. Karen Lifford, director of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, talks with Madeleine ... | [
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A Lobotomist Struggles To Hang On In The Brilliant, Blistering 'The Mountain' | [
"Beneath the washed-out, drab setting of The Mountain is a vein pulsing with rage. Set in the 1950s, the movie follows a veteran lobotomist, played by Jeff Goldblum, as he sets up shop in mental hospitals across America, snipping off chunks of his patients' brains through their eye sockets and leaving them in near-... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Limbaugh Says Business Is Fine; Maybe 28 Of 18,000 Advertisers Have Left | [
"Saying that \"everything is fine on the business side\" and that the number of advertisers who have left his show is akin to \"losing a couple of french fries in the container when it's delivered to you at the drive-thru,\" conservative radio broadcaster Rush Limbaugh today took time to clear up what he says has b... | [
"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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French Workers Asked to Sacrifice a Day for Elderly | [
"After an outcry over the deaths of thousands of elderly people due to extreme hot temperatures in France last summer, French employees are being asked to work an extra day, with the money going to aid the elderly and the handicapped. French citizens are in favor of the extra day, unions call it forced labor, and h... | [
"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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My Job Made Me So Much Better | [
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Songs We Love: Ryan Beaver, 'If I Had A Horse' | [
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"Every year, the SXSW Music Festival features thousands of artists from around the world. And every year, The Austin 100 winnows them down to an even hundred discoveries and highlights across genres. Each song on the list is streamable through NPR Music's gorgeous Austin 100 app until March 31, 2017. This is a rema... | npr | {
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Cadillac Sky: Beyond Bluegrass | [
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A Foreshadowing Of Violence In A 1937 Middle East Travelogue | [
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Blumenthal Vietnam Press Conference: Remorseful, Or 'Clintonian?' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Youth Voices: Elections in the Post-Arafat Era | [
"With Palestinian elections planned for January, those on both sides of the Middle Eastern conflict are debating how the outcome will affect the stalled peace process. Youth Radio has been asking young Israelis and Palestinians about the way they live today -- and how the election might change that. Israeli Sara D... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Can Computers Be Racist? The Human-Like Bias Of Algorithms | [
"As algorithms play a growing role in determining content, critics say the results are often filled with biases. Women see ads for lower paying jobs and African-Americans for cheaper neighborhoods."
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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U.S. Coronavirus Testing Gets A Potential Breakthrough | [
"In what's looking more like a public health debacle, the U.S. has a serious testing problem with the coronavirus. Only around 15,000 people have been tested so far, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And public health experts say that's not nearly enough to know how widespread the outbre... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century' | [
"Chapter One It was nearly midnight on September 4, 1910, in Peoria, Illinois, when the dark sky above the train yard opened and a pelting rain suddenly poured down. Surprised, the night watchman ran to a boxcar for shelter. That decision saved his life. He was safely inside when the bomb exploded. It was a clock b... | [
"Not surprisingly, books about scandals dominated the best-selling business books of 2003. \"The number of Enron books alone would fill a small library,\" Randall Rothenberg, editor-in-chief of strategy+business magazine, tells NPR's Bob Edwards. Rothenberg says the best of the Enron-related books is The Smartest G... | npr | {
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Our 2018 Songs Of The Summer | [
"Thursday marks the official start of the summer season. Now that the sun's at its highest altitude – elongating our days, deepening our tans, amplifying our excuses for an extra round of post-work drinks – it's time to nominate a song of the summer. We're talking about the groovy, fun-loving single that adds an ex... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Rough Week, Persons of the Year, and Shut Up and Drive."
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Twitter Followers Mock Tweet From San Miguel County Sheriff's Office | [
"The sheriff's office tweeted that a portion of a Colorado highway was blocked by \"a large boulder the size of a small boulder.\" They meant to say the size of small car, but Twitter is unforgiving."
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Plan Would Help Subsidize Access To Broadband | [
"Some 36 million Americans don't have high-speed Internet service — not because they can't get connected, but because it costs too much. That's according to the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC recently released a plan to bring service to all Americans, including those who can't afford it. Lisa Ramirez ... | [
"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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Pa. Company Plays Role In Chilean Mine Rescue | [
"The Chilean mine rescue has turned the spotlight onto a small Pennsylvania company that made the lifesaving drilling equipment."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Germany - Foreign Minister | [
"NPR's Guy Raz reports from Berlin that German foreign minister Joschka Fischer was in parliament today, defending himself in the face of calls by some opposition members for his resignation. Last week, a news magazine published photos of Fischer as a nineteen seventies street radical, beating a policeman. Yesterda... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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