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Chicago's Gun Ban Fails To Prevent Murders | [
"On Monday, Morning Edition explored crime rates in Chicago and how the murder rate went up in 2012. That was against national trends and even against Chicago's long-range decline in crime. We discussed police focus on \"hot spots,\" and the dissolution of gangs. But listeners asked: What about gun bans?"
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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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Bush, Kerry Make Final Appeal to Voters | [
"Still in a statistical dead heat in polls, President Bush and Sen. John Kerry tour several battleground states on the last day before the election. Each candidate urged supporters to vote Tuesday. NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Scott Horsley report."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Humanitarian Concerns | [
"Joel Charny, vice president at Refugees International, talks about humanitarian concerns and prospects in the war theater. There are concerns about the possibility of clashes between Turks and Kurds in northern Iraq. The food situation is adequate and hospitals are functioning. Water and electricity are still inta... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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A Black Woman's Struggle with HIV | [
"Black women account for more than two-thirds of new HIV diagnoses among all women -- the vast majority contracting the disease from heterosexual contact, often while in what they assume to be monogamous relationships. NPR producer Christopher Johnson speaks with one such woman, Precious Jackson, of Inglewood, Cali... | [
"Stories: 1) High School? Turns Out It Is 'Rocket Science' 2) Elyn Saks: A Scholar's Memoir of Schizophrenia"
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New York Taxi Union Mourns Sixth Suicide Victim in Six Months | [
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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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Wait, What's The Difference Between 'Yuan' And 'Renminbi'? | [
"Everybody's talking about Chinese money. Usually they say \"yuan.\" Sometimes they say \"renminbi.\" What's the difference? Here's the short answer: Renminbi is the official name for the currency, and yuan is the main unit of currency. Here's the long answer, plus a bonus audio clip to teach you how to say \"yuan\... | [
"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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Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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How Did the Final Primary Day Unfold? | [
"David Folkenflik looks at how television and newspapers covered the Democratic presidential race and how the story continues to play out. On Tuesday night, some networks focused on the historical angle, others looked ahead to the contest in the general election."
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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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Do Racial Apologies Matter? | [
"Don Imus has apologized publicly for racially charged comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team. But is an apology ever enough after racist remarks? Farah Jasmine Griffin, professor of English and comparative literature, and African-American Studies at Columbia University, discusses the value of public ap... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Report: Slain Brazilian Not Fleeing in Britain | [
"The Brazilian man shot to death by London police following the failed suicide bombing last month was, in fact, not fleeing police, according to a British TV station. Early reports said Jean Charles de Menezes was wearing a heavy coat and jumped a turnstile at a London Underground station before being shot to death... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Drive-By Truckers On World Cafe | [
"Drive-By Truckers' new album, English Oceans, features a new set of songs from principal writers Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. The band has roots in the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, where Hood's father David was a member of the legendary studio band. Drive-By Truckers' members are now based in Athens, Ga. At o... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Suzanne Vega: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"In pop-music circles, Suzanne Vega is known almost entirely for two songs from the late 1980s: the child-abuse ballad \"Luka\" and a song that launched literally dozens of dance remixes, \"Tom's Diner.\" But Vega has been making vital, inventive music the entire time — much of it folk-based, though her sound has t... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Foreign Policy: Europe Is Messier Than It Seems | [
"David Gordon is head of research at Eurasia Group and former director of policy planning at the U.S. State Department. Douglas Rediker is a senior fellow at the New America Foundation and a former member of the International Monetary Fund's executive board. \"The Euro Is Heading for a Crackup.\" Don't bet on it. 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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Social Distancing Isolates Tech Workers, But Could Be Boon For The Industry | [
"Tens, if not hundreds of thousands, of tech workers are among the many white-collar employees who have been sent home to work remotely while businesses try to slow the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, some technology companies are getting a boost from the nationwide increase in remote working, as social distancing m... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The News Roundup — Domestic | [
"Coronavirus case rates are falling all over the country. That data could signal an end to the worst of the pandemic. Overall, new case rates have fallen 16 percent and the death rate has decreased by 6 percent. However, there are concerns that major national events such as the Super Bowl might increase the spread ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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U.K. Cheese Festival Organizers Failed To Meet Demand | [
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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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World Cafe Next: Floating Action | [
"Today's World Cafe: Next artist is Seth Kaufmann, better known by the name Floating Action. From his tiny studio in Black Mountain, N.C., Kaufmann created his latest album, Body Questions, which comes out at the end of the month. To promote the record, Floating Action will tour with a live band (pictured above) in... | [
"The Good The Bad The Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Racial Disparity in California's Prisons | [
"African Americans in California are incarcerated at six and a half times the rate of whites. Those are the findings of a new national study by a research and advocacy group called the Sentencing Project. The study found that California's rate of racial disparity in prisons and jails is slightly higher than the nat... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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E.U. Pushes For Military Crackdown On Migrant Traffickers | [
"The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Frederica Mogherini meets with the U.S. Security Council Monday in a push to allow military action against migrant smugglers in international and Libyan waters in the Mediterranean Sea. More than 60,000 people have already tried to cross the open waters from North Africa int... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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A Widely Praised Documentary Gets An Even Better Second Chapter | [
"Almost three years ago, Joshua Oppenheimer unveiled The Act of Killing, a startling documentary about the 1965-66 mass killings in Indonesia. Its audacious ploy was to encourage unrepentant murderers to re-enact their deeds in the form of scenes from action flicks, a tactic that was extremely well-received by West... | [
"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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WATCH: Video Of Indian Sisters Attacking Alleged Harassers Goes Viral | [
"Two sisters on a bus in northern India beat up three men who they say were harassing them, and the video of the encounter has gone viral in a country that has been the scene of much-publicized violence against women. The video was filmed Nov. 28 by a passenger on the bus that was traveling between Rohtak, about 40... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Larry David's First Time On Broadway: 'It's Not So Easy!' | [
"Larry David wrote and stars in a new play that has broken the all-time record on Broadway for advance ticket sales — more than $14 million. Fish in the Dark is a comedy about a family's rivalries and dysfunction as its patriarch passes away. David tells Fresh Air's Dave Davies that the idea came to him when a frie... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Report: Iraq War Toll Higher Than Thought | [
"A new report suggests that as many as 55,000 combatants and non-combatants have been killed since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq last March. The report was compiled by a London-based affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Hear Dr. Victor Sidel of the Albert Einstein College of Medi... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Workers Dressing Better To Hold On To Jobs | [
"The recession is changing the workplace in many ways. <em>Financial Times</em> columnist Lucy Kellaway says many workers are kicking it up a notch with dressier work clothes and more formal e-mails. Kellaway tells Renee Montagne that's because employees are trying to hold onto their jobs."
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The Nation: Slow Death From Fast Food | [
"I was moved by the way Morgan Spurlock framed a narrow long-distance shot down the corridor of a Beckley, West Virginia, middle school in his outstanding 2004 film, Super Size Me. The film is about the toll that fast and processed food takes on all of us. Clearly visible in the background of this particular shot w... | [
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Thousands Monitor Polls Nationwide | [
"The Republican and Democratic parties have employed thousands of lawyers and poll watchers to check on any sign of irregularities. NPR's Pam Fessler reports."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Black Walnut Shortbread | [
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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After Review: Michigan's 15-15 Delegate Tie Becomes Romney 16, Santorum 14 | [
"The tussle over every last delegate in the GOP nomination battle could get ugly, if what happened in Michigan late Wednesday is any indicator. In a 4-2 vote, the Credentials Committee of the Michigan Republican Party apparently reversed course on a stated delegate selection formula and awarded both statewide d... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Book Accuses Bonds of Using Performance Drugs | [
"A book written by two <em>San Francisco Chronicle</em> reporters says Giants slugger Barry Bonds has used an array of performance-enhancing drugs for at least five seasons, beginning in 1998. Bonds has repeatedly denied using performance-enhancing drugs and says he doesn't plan to look at an excerpt of the book in... | [
"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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Musicians Unite At NAMM | [
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Native Americans and the Census | [
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In 1984, 12-Year-Old Pianist | [
"In 1984, 12-year-old pianist Evgeny Kissin performed an extraodinary concert of Chopin music at the Moscow Conservatory, including both concertos and several solo pieces. Later this hour, critic Ted Libbey today includes Kissin's performance of the concertos in the P-T Basic Record Library. Two other pieces Kissen... | [
"Martin is joined by our second Gilmore Young Artist, 17-year-old pianist Adam Neiman."
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Community Connection | [
"Community Connection is an IPR original program that tells the story of nonprofit organizations in our region. Each month, we focus on one organization and what its volunteers and staff are doing to make east central Indiana a better place to live and work. We're here to tell their story: what impact they have on ... | [
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Biden's Attorney General Explains Controversial Decisions Related To Trump | [
"U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to operate free of political influence. That has meant staking out legal positions that Biden administration political allies sometimes don't like."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Pandemic Success Story: Indiana Woman Opens Brick And Mortar Soap Boutique | [
"Many small businesses have failed and closed during the coronavirus pandemic, but Sara Rhoades just opened a new boutique in Evansville, Indiana. It's called The Confectionery."
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Week In News: Previewing The First Debate | [
"So far in this presidential campaign, the two main contestants have managed to keep details of their plans for the White House remarkably vague. Weekends on <em>All Things Considered</em> guest host Jacki Lyden speaks with James Fallows of <em>The Atlantic</em> about what he'd like to hear once they share the same... | [
"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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American Rescue Plan: Is It A Turning Point For Native American Communities? | [
"President Biden’s American Rescue Plan contains massive spending measures for Native American communities. What will it take to turn the dollars into actual transformation? Guests Dante Desiderio, executive director of the non-profit NAFOA. (@nafoaorg) Dr. Mary Owen, practicing family physician. President ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Pakistan Wary Of Ripples From GOP Gains In U.S. | [
"A report from Pakistan on reaction to Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections."
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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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Storm Dennis, Massive Bomb Cyclone, Hits United Kingdom | [
"Across the United Kingdom, people are experiencing another weekend of strong winds, heavy rain and potential flooding as Storm Dennis hits the region. Two people have died off the coast of southeast England, The Associated Press reports. Their bodies were recovered from the storm's rough seas. The U.K. national me... | [
"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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Mike Pompeo To Release Human Rights Report | [
"Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will release a special report this week that critics say is intended to turn U.S. efforts on human rights into global attacks on abortion rights and same sex marriage."
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"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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The Untold Story Of Lyndie B. Hawkins | [
"In 2019, a novel by a new author, Gail Shepherd, arrived in bookstores. The True History of Lyndie B. Hawkins tells the story of a young white girl growing up in the South. The book has been well received, but it is not the book Shepherd intended to write. In her original drafts, Shepherd, a white author, created ... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Vaccination Pace Increases But So Does Rate Of New COVID-19 Cases | [
"After weeks of decline, coronavirus cases are up in many states. An ex-Trump COVID-19 task force member says hundreds of thousand of deaths may have been prevented if stronger action had been taken."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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George Harrison Hasn't | [
"George Harrison hasn't lost his love of Eastern religion. Harrison recently produced a sort of \"east-meets-west\" CD called \"Chants of India\" with sitarist Ravi Shankar (RAH-vee SH >-<car>. On the musical interlude \"Svara (SVAHR-ah) Mantra\", Shankar combines a string quartet with a traditional Indian group. (... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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The High Price Of Being A Black Atheist | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Oil Prices Fall as Regulators Boost Surveillance | [
"Crude oil prices are down from their record highs. Oil is now trading under $130 a barrel; it was more than $135 a barrel last week. The drop is partly a result of the rising value of the U.S. dollar, and partly a reaction to an announcement that regulators plan to step up surveillance of energy markets."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kushner Questioned By Special Counsel Investigators. -- Rising Tension In Honduras As Presidential Vote Count Drags On. -- Man Who Deactivated Trump's Twitter Account: 'I Didn't Break Any Rules'. -- The Tempest At Galveston: 'We Knew There Was A Storm Coming, But We Ha... | npr | {
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Federal Deficit Shrinks on Stronger Tax Revenues | [
"An unexpectedly steep rise in tax revenues has driven down the projected federal budget deficit this year. The White House says that the deficit will be about $296 billion, much less than the $423 billion predicted six months ago. Steve Inskeep talks with David Wessel of the <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Small Sur: 'Everyone' | [
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"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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KEXP Makes a Major Play | [
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Not My Job: We Quiz The Writer Of 'One Night In Miami' On One Knight In Miami | [
"Not long ago, Kemp Powers was a working journalist with an idea for a play, based on a real life event back in the 1960s. That play, One Night in Miami, became a huge success, and was made into a movie directed by Regina King. Powers also recently co-directed the new Pixar Movie Soul. Since he's clearly an expert ... | [
"Stories: 1) Toni Collette: Keeping Track Of Multiple Personalities 2) Crunching Numbers In The 'Hollywood Economy' 3) 'Funky Midnight Mover': The Songs Of Wilson Pickett"
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Word To The President: 'Professionalism' | [
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Young Republican Delegates Discuss RNC Convention | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with three young Republican delegates about their party's convention, which took place this week: Jessi Rapelje, Hayden Padgett and Maria Vasquez."
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Bursts Of Light Create Memories, Then Take Them Away | [
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Prepare For 'The Simpsons' Marathon With Interviews From The 'Fresh Air' Archives | [
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"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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Former Tennis Star James Blake Says He Was Tackled By NYPD | [
"Retired tennis player James Blake was standing outside his Manhattan hotel Wednesday when police mistakenly identified the onetime world No. 4 as a suspect in an identity theft case. The New York Daily News reports that Blake, who is black, was waiting on the sidewalk by the Grand Hyatt for a car to take him to th... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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#1242: Diplomatic Immunity | [
"This week on Car Talk, the untended 3:00 AM car alarm is one of the great nuisances of urban life. But, for Mike in DC, the problem is especially annoying. The offending car is parked at a nearby embassy, and the Police won't go near it. Does Mike need to get a vote from the UN Security Council to finally get a go... | [
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Weekly Standard: Winning The Real Budget Fight | [
"Matthew Continetti is opinion editor of The Weekly Standard. His articles and reviews have appeared in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. House Republicans scored major points last week when President Obama agreed to $4 billion in cuts for fiscal year 2011. The spending reductions were part of a stopg... | [
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Tea Party Favorite Allen West Concedes Florida Race | [
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Week In Politics: Senators Work On Health Care Bill While Trump Tweets | [
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Mr. Bob Changes The World | [
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The Quest For The Perfect Toothbrush | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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How A Factory Man Fought To Save His Furniture Company | [
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"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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Can Britain's Eccentric Rees-Mogg Become The Conservative Party's New Leader? | [
"Jacob Rees-Mogg set a record for the longest word spoken in the British Parliament in 2012. The Conservative Party lawmaker aimed this hifalutin insult at the European Court of Justice: \"Let me indulge in the floccinaucinihilipilification of judges of the European Union,\" said Rees-Mogg, as he stood in the House... | [
"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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Former Student Remembers Life Of Education Donor Eugene Lang | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Juan Martinez, one of the many thousands of students the philanthropist Eugene Lang helped send to college. Lang died over the weekend."
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Facebook Requires Real Names. What Does That Mean For Drag Queens? | [
"Years ago, Lil Miss Hot Mess created a Facebook profile. \"The way that I move through the world as a drag queen is different than how I move through the world every day,\" she says. With her stage name, she has a different social circle, a different way of being online. Her page was shut down early last week, and... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Debbie Elliot Reports From New Orleans On The Federal Investigation | [
"into Saturday's crash of a freighter into a crowded retail shopping district known as the River Walk. The vessel lost power before colliding with the complex, which includes numerous restaurants, stores, and a hotel."
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New York City Schools Face Strike As District Plans To Reopen Amid Pandemic | [
"Of the nation's 10 largest school districts, only New York City's schools plan to open. Now, the city is facing strike threats and mass confusion."
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Once Migrants Reach Europe, What Rights Are They Entitled To? | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Babar Baloch, Central Europe spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about how Europeans are handling the migrant crisis."
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New Orleans Social Club: 'Sing Me Back Home' | [
"Hurricane Katrina took a savage toll on the musical heart and bayou culture of New Orleans. Now a handful of musicians who called The Big Easy home before the storm and its floods are trying to restore a bit of the city's musical heritage -- along with their own lives. So the New Orleans Social Club, a loose affil... | [
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British Police Identify Suspect In Manchester Arena Suicide Bombing | [
"The police in Manchester have named the man they believe carried out a suicide bombing in the city Monday night. Now officers are trying to learn his motive and if he acted alone."
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The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, | [
"The Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies, performs the Overture in C minor, written by Franz Schubert when he was 14 years old. Recorded April 11th in Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (WUAL, Tuscaloosa)"
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With Manning Broncos-Bound, A Trade For Tebow? | [
"David Greene talks with Cecil Lammey, an NFL Insider for ESPN Denver, on reports that star quarterback Peyton Manning is headed to the Broncos."
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M Is for McGuire... Missed Behind the Mic | [
"As a coach, the late Al McGuire was accused of running practices by simply throwing a ball on the court and letting his players play. But he won a ton of games at Marquette, including the NCAA championship in his final year of coaching, 1977 (remember Butch Lee and Bo Ellis?). Then McGuire took his wry sense of hu... | [
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The Mideast: A Century of Conflict, IV | [
"NPR News presents a seven-part series on the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to bring context and perspective to the story, and to help listeners understand the complex situation in the Mideast, the history, and the consequences of the confrontation. In Part Four, NPR's Mike Shuster reports on how <a hre... | [
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On This Week's Edition Of | [
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News Brief: DNC Ends, Postmaster General To Testify, Navalny In Grave Condition | [
"Joe Biden talked about challenges facing the U.S. on the last night of the DNC. The Postmaster General will testify before Congress. And, Putin critic Alexei Navalny is still in grave condition."
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With Resignation, Egyptians Head To Polls For Second Round Of Voting | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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NPR In The News: The SXSW Snapshots Edition | [
"The NPR Music team just returned from SXSW in Austin, TX, hosting packed showcases, interviews and broadcasts from around the city. Those of us not in the Lone Star State followed along online, through live webcasts and in social media. We kept tabs on our colleagues as they ran around the city documenting the sig... | [
"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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Financial Advisers Selling Bogus Advice? | [
"Skipping $4 lattes will save you some money — but buying into bogus financial advice won't. Finance journalist Helaine Olen says many of the so-called 'financial experts' are selling you advice to make themselves rich. She discusses her book, <em>Pound Foolish: Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Indust... | [
"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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Nearly 25 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Germany Beset By Radioactive Boars | [
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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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California Governor Signs School Vaccination Law | [
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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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In Port-Au-Prince, A City Living Outdoors | [
"Survivors are sleeping in nearly every open space in Port-au-Prince, fearful that even the buildings that withstood last week's earthquake could collapse in one of the frequent aftershocks. One example is a small park on the edge of the city center, where several hundred people are camping on the pavement or in th... | [
"Today is the anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. Since then, Planet Money has been reporting on the country's attempts to rebuild its capital and its economy. We have more Haiti stories in the works. In the meantime, here's a collection of our reporting so far. Read More: Links to all of our Haiti coverage A ... | npr | {
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Transcript: President Obama's Full NPR Interview On Iran Nuclear Deal | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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'Blue Out' Planned At Penn State Game To Focus Attention On Victims | [
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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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Ugandan President Museveni Entertains With An Instructive Workout Video | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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T.V. Critic David Bianculli | [
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Fauxbama Versus Fauxbama | [
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No Progress in Kosovo Talks | [
"Sarah Chayes wraps up developments midway through a week of intense talks to reach a political settlement in Kosovo. The politically prominent Serbian orthodox archbishop of Kosovo turned up at Rambouillet Wednesday to say the Serb delegation does not speak for his people. Madeleine Albright and French foreign min... | [
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John Doyle & Karen Casey On Mountain Stage | [
"John Doyle and Karen Casey perform together in this Mountain Stage segment recorded live on the campus of Ohio University. Doyle comes from a musical family outside of Dublin, where his father, Sean, was his greatest artistic influence. He went on the road at 16 with the band Chanting House, which eventually inclu... | [
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Biden Wants To Re-Open Schools, But How Much Can He Really Do About It? | [
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Tour de France Winner Caught in Doping Scandal | [
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Song Premiere: Robert Plant's Bold New Band | [
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Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel | [
"Yahoo! reported strong earnings this week. Can the good times last for the Internet giant? Will Yahoo! buy Google? And what does the chief executive officer of Yahoo! really think about the California recall? Tom and David Gardner get down to business with Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel."
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Testosterone, The Biggest Men's Health Craze Since Viagra, May Be Risky | [
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'Streets Of Port-Au-Prince Are In Flames' | [
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From Fastballs To Greaseballs, 'K' Offers A History Of Baseball's Most Iconic Pitches | [
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Environmentalists Gird For Battle With A Trump Administration | [
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Autopsy Study Provides New Theory On Shaken Baby Syndrome | [
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London Bookseller Forgoes Big Profit On J.K. Rowling Book | [
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Wine-Tasting Divas on the Art of Sipping | [
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