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The FBI Searches For Sender Of Potential Explosive Devices | [
"Federal investigators are looking at the suspected explosive materials that were sent to Trump critics over the last few days and trying to extract clues about who sent them and why."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Montenegro's Airport Reopens | [
"Jackie Rowland reports that today Montenegro's main airport has reopened after it was seized by armed Yugoslav troops yesterday. The brief takeover of the airport by the Serb-led army was the latest sign of tension between Montenegro and the government of Yugoslavia."
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"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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Weed It And Reap: A Meal With Nature's Outcasts | [
"I am an April gardener, which is to say that in April, I really, really like gardening. I like digging into the dense, cold, soggy, barely thawed earth and turning up a fat pink worm. I like the way lettuce seedlings look when they're half an inch high. I like rain, within reason. July is another story. On June 30... | [
"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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Musicheads for December 27, 2006 | [
"We asked you to determine the top CDs of the year, for The Current's \"Top 89 of 2006,\" but the DJs couldn't resist submitting their picks for the top SONGS of the year. So this week, Bill DeVille summons a larger than usual round-table of hosts for the first of two such discussions, including Mark Wheat, Danny ... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Professor Wears A Mask To Hide His Face While Grading Papers | [
"A university professor in Malaysia wears the mask to keep students from getting nervous while he's marking their papers. And what mask does he use to conceal his feelings? None other than Iron Man."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Fifth-Graders Revisit King's 'Dream' Speech At The Lincoln Memorial | [
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"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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Sept. 11 Commemorated Around the Nation | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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World Santa Claus Congress Meets In Denmark | [
"The annual World Santa Claus Congress is happening now in Denmark, marking its 60th year. Bearded Santas gathered at an amusement park to bring holiday cheer."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Castro's Mixed Message to America | [
"The Wall Street roller coaster of the last few weeks has at least one bystander cheering. Fidel Castro told more than 100,000 Cubans that the \"disaster\" on Wall Street could lead to a \"new era\" where the advantages of the Cuban economic system become clearer. Tom Gjelten reports from Cuba for <EM>Weekend Editi... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Independent Scottish Spirit Shows at the Polls | [
"Elections throughout England this week decided the leaders of various regional councils, including the Scottish Parliament. Scottish voters have grown increasingly unhappy with the national Labor Party in Great Britain. Writer Alexander McCall Smith speaks with Scott Simon about how that discontent relates to the... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Alaska: Oil Profits Pad Treasury; Gas Prices Soar | [
"Alaska's state treasury is bursting; state officials expect a budget surplus of $2.7 billion, thanks to high oil prices. But ordinary Alaskans suffer from some of the highest gas prices in the country. Now Gov. Sarah Palin proposes some relief for Alaskans."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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In Yemen, Clinton Pushes Counterterrorism Efforts | [
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a stop in Yemen on Tuesday to repair damaged relations and push for greater cooperation on counterterrorism in a country that has increasingly become a staging area for al-Qaida-affiliated operatives. The unannounced visit was conducted under tight security. Clinton landed i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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White House Climate Change Policy Faces Legal Hurdle | [
"NPR's Melissa Block speaks to Brian Deese, President Obama's senior adviser in charge of climate policy, about the Obama administration's push for new restrictions around power plant emissions."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Refugee Arrivals To German Town Delayed After Shelter Is Destroyed | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with Volker Herzon, the mayor of Vorra, Germany, about how the town plans to adjust to the arrival of migrants from Africa and the Middle East."
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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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The Supreme Court Will Hear A Case On The Funding Of Religious Schools | [
"After issuing its final decisions of the term Thursday, the Supreme Court on Friday granted a religious liberty case for next term and turned away challenges to longstanding decisions on qualified immunity and defamation, prompting dissents from the court's conservatives. Court agrees to hear one religious liberty... | [
"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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Study Is First To Chart Amphibian Populations' Decline In U.S. | [
"Populations of frogs, salamanders and other amphibians are declining at an average rate of 3.7 percent each year, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study released this week. Researchers say the study is the first to calculate how quickly amphibians are disappearing in the United States. \"If the rate observed ... | [
"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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Jazz Night's Favorite Grooves Of 2021, So Far | [
"This year, following such static period of life for everyone, the Jazz Night team's ears were craving music that could make us groove, sway and (cautiously) celebrate. In other words, tunes that made us yearn for the deeply social origins of jazz itself. The playlist below includes work from Roy Hargrove and Mulg... | [
"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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Alleged Vermont School Shooting Plot Spurs Debate About When Intent Becomes A Crime | [
"The Vermont Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that prosecutors did not have enough evidence to hold without bail a man accused of planning a mass shooting at a high school in February. The ruling may bolster renewed calls by the defense to dismiss the case. Jack Sawyer, 18, is accused of plotting a mass shooting at h... | [
"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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Pioneers Of Fiber Optics, Semiconductors Win Nobel | [
"The Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith for their work in fiber-optics and semiconductors. The Nobel committee Tuesday said the three scientists helped shape the foundations of today's networked society."
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Illinois Renters Given Time To React To Foreclosures | [
"Some Chicago renters don't know their building has been foreclosed on until the eviction crew arrives. Cook County, Ill., authorities have encountered this so often that they've now come up with a plan to give unsuspecting renters more time to move."
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"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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The White House Pushes Limits On Legal Immigration | [
"President Donald Trump has endorsed legislation that would cut the number of legal immigrations allowed into the United States by half over the next decade. As the Washington Post reports: The new proposal calls for drastic cuts to family-based immigration programs that allow siblings and grown children of U.S. c... | [
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How Has The Economy Changed Since 2008 Elections? | [
"During the last convention season, the U.S. was facing a frightening moment in its economic history. Home sales were shutting down, employers were slashing payrolls, and financial institutions were lurching toward chaos. Host Michel Martin talks with NPR's Marilyn Geewax about how the economic outlook has changed ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Cecilia Bartoli's New 'Mission' Unearths Baroque Gems | [
"I never heard of the Baroque composer Agostino Steffani until last year, when the Boston Early Music Festival presented the North American premiere of Steffani's Niobe, an opera about the mythical queen who bragged so much about her many children, the gods killed them all in revenge. One of the leading roles, Niob... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Allegro': Revisiting An Experimental Score 2) Ted Chapin: Reviving R&H's Ambitious 'Allegro' 3) Unraveling The Mystery And Talent Of Dennis Potter"
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Aldrin Reflects On Life After Moon Mission | [
"Forty years after walking on the moon, Edwin E. \"Buzz\" Aldrin sits down with Steve Inskeep to talk about preparing for the Apollo 11 mission, and how his life has changed since splashing down back on Earth. NPR's Steve Inskeep: What does it feel like to get asked for 40 years what it feels like to step on the mo... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Violence Continues to Grip East Timor | [
"Disaffected soldiers and fractious security forces have been fighting throughout East Timor, which separated from Indonesia seven years ago. Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Michael Sullivan in Dili, East Timor about the violence there."
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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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Farm Losses After Hurricane Florence | [
"Hurricane Florence caused more than a billion dollars' worth of damage to farms and livestock in North Carolina, including farms that grow sweet potatoes."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Donald Trump Jr. Says He 'Wanted To Hear It Out' In Russian Lawyer Meeting | [
"Donald Trump Jr. acknowledged in an interview with Fox News Tuesday that \"in retrospect, I probably would have done things a little differently\" when meeting last year with a Kremlin-linked attorney."
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Slate's Kausfiles: Oil, Politics and the Prius | [
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19-Year-Old Protester Stomped On A 'Back The Blue' Sign. She Faces Hate Crime Charges | [
"A Utah hate crime case is drawing national attention after local authorities charged a young woman with a hate crime over allegedly defacing a \"Back the Blue\" sign in front of a sheriff's deputy. Utah is one of at least five states — along with Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Hampshire — that list law ... | [
"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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Youth Job Seekers Also Hungry For Work | [
"Last week, hundreds of young people from the Washington, D.C., area were on foot at the the 2009 Summer Youth Job Expo. Youth, ages 14 to 21, came with resumes in hand hoping to earn money and gain work experience in industries ranging from health care and the arts, to media and construction trades. Participants s... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Talk Show Skirmishing | [
"NPR's Larry Abramson provides a round-up of politicos' appearances on the Sunday morning talk shows, including Senate Minority leader Tom Daschle, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, former Senate Majority leader Bob Dole and others."
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The West Coast Heat Has Killed Dozens And Hospitalized More In Canada And The U.S. | [
"Scores of deaths along the U.S. West Coast and in the Vancouver metro area in Canada are being blamed on an ongoing heat wave that has broken records. Authorities said at least six deaths in Washington and Oregon could be due to the heat wave that began in the region on Friday. Temperatures in Portland topped at l... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Stories About High Health Care Costs Win Prizes | [
"If you're bugged by cost problems you find in health care, you can draw attention to them (and blow off a little steam) by writing about them. And if you're really lucky your work might help change things. Who knows? You might even make a little cash. Essays from four people just won them $1,000 each in the second... | [
"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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World Cup Big Screen Lets Eagles Fans Relive Super Bowl Glory | [
"In Philadelphia, fans gathered in the streets to watch the World Cup Championship. Afterwards ... well, the huge TV screen was set up anyway. Why leave? Why not stay and re-watch the Super Bowl?"
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style | [
"In 2010, the Museum of Modern Art was criticized for its skimpy representation of the Dutch-American painter Willem de Kooning in its huge abstract expressionist show. The museum has now made up for that with an astounding de Kooning retrospective, the first of its kind: some 200 paintings, drawings, prints and s... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Expert: Reform for U.S. Child-Welfare System Needed | [
"Despite being a prosperous nation, the United States fails to care for its youngest and neediest, a child-welfare expert says. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund."
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T-Bone Walker's 'Stormy Monday' | [
"T-Bone Walker swung the blues, made his guitar cry like no-one else and wrote a classic in \"Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday's Just As Bad).\" It's among the latest batch of recordings named to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress. Walker first recorded \"Stormy Monday\" in 1947. His daugh... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Artist's State-Shaped Steaks Explore Beef's Origins | [
"If there's one thing we love more than talking about beef here at The Salt, it's visualizing the U.S.'s insatiable appetite for meat through infographics and charts. So when we ran across Sarah Hallacher's Beef Stakes project over at Fast Company's Co.Design blog, our eyes lit up like the charcoal grill on Super B... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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The Politics At Play In Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Hearings | [
"With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, Republicans have the votes to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Her confirmation hearing is now much about the politics of the election. Democrats, including Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, are focused on issues like the future of the Affordable Care Ac... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Study: Kids' Lack of Sleep Hurts Parents, Too | [
"When children have serious sleep problems, their parents suffer too. A study of 10,000 children shows that parents run into physical and mental health problems when their preschoolers can't sleep. Dr. Sydney Spiesel of Slate offers his thoughts on the study and shares a tip on how to keep older kids in bed longer.... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Anglican Church Avoids Split over Gay Bishop | [
"International leaders of the Anglican communion meeting in London avert a crisis within the church over the confirmation of an openly gay bishop. The talks end with a compromise, criticizing the American Episcopal church for confirming Gene Robinson to be the first openly gay bishop, but refraining from punishing... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 20, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times (Blog): Hearing Planned on Gang Insignia on Clothing -- \"Are apparel manufacturers and retailers deliberately selling sports-themed clothes with gang colors and symbols? Two white Yankee caps made by the New Era Cap Company were wrapped with red and blue ... | npr | {
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Flu Historian Warns COVID-19 Pandemic Could Be Much Worse Than 1918 | [
"Historian John Barry wrote a famous book about the 1918 flu pandemic called “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Plague in History.” Now, he’s warning that the current coronavirus pandemic could get much much worse without more serious actions now. Here & Now’s Robin Young speak... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Helen Jones Woods, Groundbreaking Female Trombonist, Has Died From COVID-19 | [
"Helen Jones Woods, who played trombone with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a history-making all-female big band that toured widely during World War II, died of COVID-19 on July 25 in Sarasota, Fla. She was 96. Her daughter Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of the broadcast media company Urban One, co... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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In the Year 2000: A Look at Yesterday's Future | [
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"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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Lionel Shriver Helps Chick Lit Grow Up | [
"Lionel Shriver's novel <em>The Post-Birthday World</em> has been described as \"the next step after chick lit.\" As a married woman is tempted to cheat on her husband, the story divides into two \"what if\" tracks. Shriver discusses her book with Liane Hansen."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Npr's David Welna Reports From Port-Au-Prince | [
"that foreign aid donors worry about the legislative gridlock in Haiti. Lawmakers there have yet to pass a federal budget and they refuse to embrace the downsizing and privatization of some state enterprises. The U.S. has pushed the plan for selling off state industries but many Haitians fear losing even more jobs.... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at some of these early stories: Prosecution's Choice Of Charge Complicates Case Against Zimmerman. Troops And Tanks Remain, But Truce Begins In Syria. Suspect In USS Cole Bombing Wins One Legal Battle. No Injuries Reported In Second West Mexico Quake. (Reuters) Jury Selection Set To Be... | npr | {
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Q&A: Constitution Vote Is Big Test for Iraq | [
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"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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Need Money For Your Startup? Being An Attractive Male May Help | [
"Google. Twitter. Facebook. Back before they got big, companies like these were just startup ideas, born in dorm rooms and run out of garages. Then came the venture capitalists: rich, older men ready to fund the brilliant ideas of younger, creative men. But what if you are a woman with a startup idea? A new study s... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Virginia Lawmakers Sign Off On Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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'I Never Set Out To Be An Actor,' Says 'Transparent' Star Gaby Hoffmann | [
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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U.S. Refuses to Classify Alleged Bomber as Terrorist | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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The Photo That Changed The Face Of AIDS | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Number Of Refugees Found Dead In Austrian Truck Rises To 71. -- Department Of Justice Sued For Fake News Story. And here are more early headlines: Tropical Storm Erika Passes By Puerto Rico. (NHC) Former President Bush Visits New Orleans On Katrina Anniversary. (NOLA) S... | npr | {
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#2120: Garage Camping | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, is there a better Mother's Day gift than a kid helping his mom work on her car? Well, Anne might have done better with breakfast in bed. Her four-year-old son Matthew \"helped\" by pouring Ring Seal into her Jeep steering reservoir. Is next year's Mother's Day gift going to be a ... | [
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Oath Keepers Say They're Defending Ferguson; Others Say They're Not Helping | [
"Ferguson, Mo., officials said Wednesday that the state of emergency in the town will continue at least one more day. Demonstrations that marked the first anniversary of the death of Michael Brown along with gunfire that erupted Sunday night led to the emergency declaration. Police say a suspected gunman, who was s... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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'Voices Within The Music': A Brief History Of Guitar Effects | [
"Musicians, it seems, have always wanted to alter the sounds of their instruments. Over the course of centuries, strings have been added to guitars for a fuller sound. The composition of those strings has changed from animal gut to steel to plastic, each with their own unique sounds. Drummers have tried different s... | [
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The Motley Fool Take | [
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Coyote In The Crosshairs | [
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2 Chicago Cubs Fans Cut School To Go To Home Opener | [
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Did The Movie 'Selma' Get LBJ Wrong? | [
"Some historians say the new film “Selma” paints President Lyndon Johnson in an unfair light with regard to his civil rights record. The film depicts him as lagging behind on voting rights for African Americans. Historian Julian Zelizer, author of a new book about LBJ, told The New York Times, “they obv... | [
"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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What's Next For Harry And Meghan | [
"Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are getting what they want: a step back from royal life. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with the BBC's Jonny Dymond about the deal they've agreed to."
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Wildfire Smoke Can Be A Show Stopper At Oregon Shakespeare Festival | [
"Actress Bonnie Milligan should be belting out songs in a production of Head Over Heels at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland. But belting and smoke don't mix — and that's causing problems this year at one of the country's oldest and most respected theater festivals. Wildfires have been raging across the Pa... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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WTO Debates Rights to Regional Food Names | [
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It's All Politics, July 30 | [
"Topics: President Obama holds White House beer summit. Will this teachable moment yield a health care plan? Does the public's souring on Obama's vision embolden the GOP to take a tougher line? Plus: Likely party-line vote on Sotomayor. Palin's challenge to the media."
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"Updated 10/5 9:53 a.m. (Click for the latest) Cover it more — now! That has been the gist of a stream of messages that continue to pour in from supporters of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street protests in New York City, Los Angeles and around the country. Doug Peterson of Omaha, NE, went so far as to say: \"I hear tha... | npr | {
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Emirates Nixes Order For 70 Airbus A350s | [
"Emirates Airlines has backed out of a deal it signed seven years ago to buy 70 Airbus A350s, a major blow to the European plane-maker that could prove a windfall for Chicago-based Boeing. The canceled order for 50 A350-900s and 20 of the larger A350-1000s, to be delivered in 2019, had been worth $16 billion at the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Is Less Convinced About Russian Hacking Than His Intelligence Chiefs Are. -- Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals? -- Sinai Attack: Bombs And Militants Kill Or Injure 26 Soldiers, Egypt Says. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Bomber... | npr | {
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First Listen: Teengirl Fantasy, 'Tracer' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Deadmau5 triggered a controversy in June when he revealed on his blog that his \"live\" shows involved little more than pressing the play button. It was a refreshingly honest glimpse behind the curtain of electronic dance music — America's fastest-growing genre — but ... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Phoenix Commuters Battle Gas Shortage | [
"More than a week after operators in Phoenix shut down a ruptured pipeline, cutting off one-third of the city's gas supply, commuters scramble to buy fuel. Many service stations have run out of gas, or have increased their prices from about $1.40 per gallon to more than $2 per gallon. Hear Mark Moran of member stat... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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An App For Potential DACA Recipients Amid Uncertain Future Of Immigration Policy | [
"Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, permits thousands of young people to live and work in the U.S. legally. The future of this immigration policy is uncertain under President Trump’s presidency, but two young entrepreneurs in Ohio want as many people as possible to apply. As Esther Honig (@esthe... | [
"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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Learning From Filibusters Past | [
"Melissa Block talks with Professor Sarah Binder about the history and tactics of Senate filibusters. Binder teaches political science at George Washington University and is a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution. She is co-author of Politics or Principle: Filibustering in the United Sta... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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LAist Editor: Gothamist Network Closings Were Political, Not Financial | [
"Owner Joe Ricketts has closed local news sites that are part of the Gothamist network. Gothamist and DNAinfo newsrooms voted to unionize last week. Ari Shapiro talks to Julia Wick who had been editor-in-chief of LAist. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: TV networks and newspapers have scaled way back on their coverage of local... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Arab Media Reports Blast U.S. Campaign in Iraq | [
"Across the Arab world, in the Arabic-language press, reaction to the U.S. assault on Iraq is largely negative. Themes include fear of further U.S. action in the region and disappointment at a failure of international diplomacy. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and Peter Valenti, Middle East correspondent for the <EM>World Pr... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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5 Haiku For A Grindcore Karaoke | [
"Though it's not even a year old, the metal label Grindcore Karaoke has released 19 albums through Bandcamp, most of them available as free downloads. It remains to be seen if the pay-what-you-want model works, but label owner J. Randall (of the excellent grindcore band Agoraphobic Nosebleed) has a \"borderli... | [
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The Third Installment In | [
"The third installment in our series of great Romantic violin concertos: Seventeen-year-old Hilary Hahn joins the Philadelphia Orchestra to perform the Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor by Camille Saint-Saens (kah-mee(yeh) sa(n)-SAH(N)Z). Christoph Eschenbach conducts. Recorded in concert last season at the Philadel... | [
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#MeToo Complaints Swamp Human Resources Departments | [
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"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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Not Every Republican Is Celebrating Trump's Kavanaugh Win | [
"Noel King talks to Tom Nichols, a U.S. Naval War College professor and longtime Republican, who says he's leaving the GOP after watching Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Claims Pour In For Time, Money Lost To Gulf Oil Spill | [
"President Obama demanded BP set aside billions of dollars to help Gulf Coast residents whose livelihoods have been hurt by the oil spill. But, filing claims and actually receiving money could be a very long process. Host Michel Martin speaks with Noah Hall, Assistant Professor at Wayne State University Law Schoo... | [
"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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Central American Trade Pact Faces Opposition | [
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'Fresh Air' Remembers Jazz Archivist And Historian Michael Cogswell | [
"Cogswell, who died April 20, was executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, which houses journals, trumpets, tapes, photographs and other artifacts. <em>Originally broadcast in 2001.</em>"
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Shoot For the Moon: A Conversation With Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell | [
"This weekend will mark the 50th anniversary of the “most successful” failure in NASA’s history. In 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft launched from the Kennedy Space Center. It captured the world’s attention as America’s third attempt to get to the moon. But after only two days, an explosion crippled the spacecraft an... | [
"NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir completed the first all-female spacewalk last week. The historic moment came 35 years after Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to spacewalk. We hear from Koch, Meir, and Sullivan. Former NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan also tells us why she says this ... | npr | {
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Dow Jones Index Closes Above 16,000 For First Time | [
"The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on 109 points Thursday for a gain of less than 1 percent. But the small rise brought a big milestone, as the industrial index closed above 16,000 for the first time in its history. The index had touched the mark earlier this week but fell short by the day's end. Today, the D... | [
"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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Will Free Trade Agreements Really Create Jobs? | [
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'The Man From Muscle Shoals' On Shame And FAME | [
"For more conversations with music-makers, check out NPR's Music Interviews. LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: Now, you may not recognize the name Rick Hall. There are lots of Rick Halls around, but I bet you know this man's sound - the Muscle Shoals sound. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, \"MUSTANG SALLY\") WILSON PICKETT: (Singing) Mu... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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A Very, Very, Very Delicate Balance | [
"These rocks, says the artist, are not glued, not Velcroed. This is not a trick. Go ahead and click through our glossary of photographs. There are big rocks pirouetting on little ones, little ones dangling on top of big ones, pebbles tightly clumped and suspended in air ... The artist who did this, Michael Grab, is... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Fighting Cyber Crime | [
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Video Of The Week: Malajube | [
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"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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An Open Letter ... About Open Letters | [
"Dear Open Letter Writers, Are you open to the idea that the open letter has become the victim of its own success? Open your browser and you can read that all kinds of people are sending open letters — letters meant to be read by everyone. In the recent past, celebrity attorney Gloria Allred posted an open letter t... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Disney Said To Be Considering An Offer To Acquire Twitter | [
"The 10-year-old social media site Twitter has been struggling to attract users and grow its business. Renee Montagne talks to Farhad Manjoo, technology columnist for <em>The New York Times</em>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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September Unemployment | [
"NPR's John Ydstie reports the unemployment rate edged slightly higher in September...and now stands at 5.2%. Labor Department figures released this morning show an economy that's cooled considerably since June. Wall Street was surprised by a decline in business payrolls, which declined by 40,000 in September."
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The Return Of Race Science | [
"In the 19th century it was mainstream science to believe in a racial hierarchy. But after WWII, the scientific world turned its back on eugenics and the study of racial difference. We speak to author Angela Saini, who says that race science is back."
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Job Growth In Health, Retail and Manufacturing | [
"The private sector created 154,000 jobs. There was growth in health, retail and manufacturing. But governments cut 37,000 jobs, and a lot of those were the result of the government shutdown in Minnesota. Steve Inskeep gets the latest from NPR's Tamara Keith."
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Meet Peter Lassally, Late Night 'Host Whisperer' | [
"Peter Lassally is known as \"the host whisperer.\" If you've ever watched a late night show with an opening monologue, a couch and guests bouncing off each other, then you've seen his work — he practically invented the form. Lassally produced The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for 23 years. He also produced Late ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Behind ISIS, A Masked Man Known More By Brutality Than By Name | [
"The man who is leading the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in its offensive across Iraq is a mysterious figure. His nom de guerre is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but no one seems to agree on his real name or even what he looks like today. But he and ISIS have become a force that has taken key Iraqi cities and threatens t... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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George Washington University Opens Food Pantry For Students | [
"A student food pantry has opened on the campus of one of the most expensive colleges in the nation. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Tim Miller, associate dean of students at George Washington University in Washington, D.C."
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"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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Russia's Putin a Wild Card in Upcoming Election | [
"When Russians vote for a new parliament next Sunday, they're expected to give the pro-Kremlin United Russia Party an undisputed majority. Many believe the real question is what the outcome will mean for President Vladimir Putin's plans after the elections. His supporters are calling on him to hold on to power afte... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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A Blessing On The Moon | [
"A Blessing on the Moon is a first novel by playwright Joseph Skibell (SKY-bell). It's a book that takes readers back to the days of the Nazi extermination of the Jews in Eastern Europe, and it's pages are filled with...rather surprisingly...humor, charm, and some wildly imaginative turns of plot. (STATIONS: \"A Bl... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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For The First Time Since Hurricane Maria, Some Kids In Puerto Rico Went Back To School | [
"In Puerto Rico, some students returned to class on Tuesday, more than a month after Hurricane Maria shut down the public school system island-wide. But many schools have not re-opened, fueling frustration among teachers, parents and students."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Fires Projectiles Into The Sea After U.N. Imposes New Sanctions. -- Appeals Court Gives Residents 30 Days, Not 8, To Return Home After Porter Ranch Leak. And here are more early headlines: Romney Expected To Criticize Trump In Speech Today. (CNN) GOP Preside... | npr | {
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Political Junkie: Addicted to Polls | [
"It's true, it's Wednesday, and we just can't keep the Political Junkie from staggering into 3A for our latest hit. This week, it's Scooter vs. the Slammer, and fresh polls from key '08 states. (It's good we have an election year that rhymes with state. Easy material. \"The fate of '08! Take the bait in '08!\") If ... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Hillary goes Hollywood; bad vibes in central Asia; Carl Kasell vs. Matt Damon."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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The Fug Girls: The Ghosts Of Oscar Fashion Past (And Future) | [
"The fashion blog Go Fug Yourself is one of the sharpest and funniest destinations on the Internet, and your hands-down best bet for red-carpet fashion critiques. It's won a boatload of awards, and it's been written up in Time and Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal and Entertainment Weekly, and there's just not t... | [
"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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Underwater Photographer Unveils 'Secrets Of The Whales' | [
"Different whales around the world have their own distinctive cultures. Their survival lifestyles are documented in “Secrets of the Whales,” a new National Geographic docuseries by filmmaker and underwater explorer James Cameron. The documentary plunges into the complex ways that five different types of whales — or... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of August 15, 2013 | [
"Debuting at No. 9, Scott Anderson's <em>Lawrence in Arabia</em> looks back on the Arab Revolt of WWI."
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"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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