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Obama To Visit Tornado-Hit Town; Japan Confirms Nuclear Meltdown | [
"President Obama returns from Europe this weekend and will immediately travel to tornado-stricken Joplin, Missouri on Sunday; he'll have just finished attending the Group of Eight summit in France. The White House says he'll talk with storm victims, according to Politico. The AP says the Joplin death toll remains a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Longtime Congressman Fights To Save Job | [
"New York Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has been serving for more than 40 years. But now a congressional ethics investigation may bring an early end to his long career. Rangel is accused of failing to pay taxes on more than a quarter million dollars and abusing the power of his office to raise money for a... | [
"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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Why No Bailout Of Lehman: Not Big Enough? | [
"Lehman is NOT big enough. Which raises the question: how big is Too Big To Fail? When I first started reporting on economics, I had no gut sense of what big numbers mean. I knew, of course, that a trillion is a thousand billion. A billion is a thousand million, et cetera. But I didn't have any sense of what those ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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EDM After The Drop: What A Wounded Corporate Giant Means For Dance Music Culture | [
"Mud has a way of capturing the popular memory of a music festival. After stormy weather hit this year's massive TomorrowWorld, an electronic dance music gathering held in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia on September 25-27, images circulated online of self-identified festival goers sleeping, stranded, on the soggy gro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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With Small Shifts, Israel Eases Restrictions On Some Palestinians | [
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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In Your Ear: Adonal Foyle | [
"Ahead of the NBA's All Star game this weekend, poet, philanthropist and former NBA player, Adonal Foyle, shares his favorite songs, for Tell Me More's regular feature, \"In Your Ear."
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'Mockingbird Next Door': A Genteel Peek Into Harper Lee's Quiet Life | [
"After Harper Lee wrote To Kill A Mockingbird, she became a recluse and lived with her sister, Alice, in Alabama. Reporter Marja Mills uses rich detail to provides glimpses into their twilight years."
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Bad End Is Just The Latest For A Snake-Bit District | [
"Talk about your snake-bitten congressional districts. The Thanksgiving-eve news that Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was resigning from Congress after reports that he has bipolar disorder and is the subject of a criminal probe of his spending of campaign funds, is just the latest in a series of bad endings for those who ha... | [
"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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Italian Law Pits Older Workers Against Younger Ones | [
"Italy's technocrat prime minister, Mario Monti, came to office less than five months ago as the country's finances were in a tailspin. And now he could be facing his toughest challenge yet — pushing through changes to labor regulations. Italian labor rules ensure job security for older workers but can condemn the ... | [
"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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Benny Carter: 'BBB & Company' | [
"[MUSIC] A.B. SPELLMAN, National Endowment for the Arts: You know, some artists get the recognition they deserve just by living long enough. One of the longest-lived in jazz is Benny Carter. And, Murray Horwitz, today we're inducting him into the NPR Basic Jazz Record Library. [MUSIC] MURRAY HORWITZ, American Film ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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GOP Blocks Bill To End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' | [
"Senate Republicans on Tuesday dealt a major setback to those pushing for repeal of \"don't ask, don't tell,\" the 17-year-old policy that bars gays and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. military. Republicans closed ranks to block consideration of a defense bill that calls for the end of the ban. The upcomin... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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In Greece, Many Asylum Seekers Are Stranded In Overcrowded Camps | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early stories: Clinton And Other Dems Did Some Cherry-Picking, Fact Checkers Say. European Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged. NFL Owner Art Modell Dies; He Was 'Vilified' In Cleveland, A Hero In Baltimore. And here are more early stories: Romney Says Americans Are Wor... | npr | {
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Damascus Struck By Deadly Car Bombs | [
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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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Campaigns Across The U.S.: Wash. Votes Already In | [
"Three-term incumbent Sen. Patty Murray, one of the highest-ranking Democrats in the Senate, is in a tight race in Washington state with Republican challenger Dino Rossi. Many people have already cast their votes -- in all but one county, voters received ballots in the mail a few weeks ago."
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"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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Billy Crystal & Josh Gad | [
"In the new FX series 'The Comedians,' Billy Crystal and Josh Gad star as satirical versions of themselves. The show is about how the two comedians are hesitant to work together and share the spotlight, but they do, and they begin a strained relationship, in which they're separated from each other by a generational... | [
"Comedians and actors Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell guess what people in the past thought the future would be like. heard on: Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight"
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War on Drugs / Colombia | [
"GUESTS: TBA Five U.S. soldiers on a counternarcotics mission were killed in Colombia last month when their reconnaissance plane crashed. For years, the U.S. has walked a fine line in Colombia, providing assistance to anti-drug efforts while trying not to get involved in the country's civil war. Recently, the Uni... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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View from the Back Yard | [
"As sprawl continues to roll away from America's cities, past the suburbs, the farther most people have to travel to experience wilderness. But fortunately, as development pushes into nature, nature is pushing its way back into development. The plots of grass ringing suburban homes sustain a surprising variety of... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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DeVos Grilled Over Federal Budget, Special Olympics | [
"You're reading NPR's weekly roundup of education news. For the third year in a row, President Trump submitted a fiscal year 2020 budget request to Congress that included cuts to education spending. If the last two years, and well, the last several decades, are any guide, Congress will decide to increase spending i... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Compromise On Public Option Could Allow Medicare At 55 | [
"OK, liberals, we know you're worried the public option may soon be a casualty of wheeling and dealing in the Senate. But would it be that much of a loss given how watered-down the surviving version of that government-run insurance plan has become? Sure, Majority Leader Harry Reid put a public option back in the co... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Biden Administration Expected To Reverse Trump's Ban On Funding Fetal Tissue Research | [
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Earnings Reports Weigh Down Stock Market | [
"European markets opened lower Thursday following the Nikkei's close at a five-year low in Japan overnight. Those drops came on the heels of Wednesday's dive in the U.S. stock market amid disappointing earnings reports from major companies. Not even some encouraging news about the credit markets and a drop in oi... | [
"Good morning. Our headlines so far: -- Literature Nobel Goes To Swedish Poet Tomas Transtromer. -- The Word For Steve Jobs: Visionary. -- Obama To Hold News Conference This Morning. Some other top stories: Read More -- \"Unions Join Protest Against Wall Street.\" (The New York Times) -- \"Overseas Gains Lift U.... | npr | {
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Get 'Em While They Last | [
"Three years ago, a formidable nonegenarian named Hortense Miller -- vegetarian, environmentalist and early feminist -- discussed her longevity with a reporter: \"Well, there's an end to everything. Good God, I'm 96 years old. I ought to die. And I don't do it. I don't know what's wrong with me.\" Alas, Hortense Mi... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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'English Theater Berlin' Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary | [
"For the past twenty years, the English Theater in Berlin has presented a large variety of performances, from established plays by Tennessee Williams and Samuel Beckett to one man and one woman shows. It's the only exclusively English-language theater in Berlin. One of the main forces behind it is local theater pi... | [
"Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion"
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A Preview Of New Music To Start Off 2021 | [
"Another member of the NPR Music team previews two of the albums she's looking forward to hearing in 2021."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Poll: Trump Disapproval Hits All-Time High And He Trails Biden By 8 | [
"After weeks of protests against police brutality and racism, and amid a renewed spike in coronavirus cases, the number of voters disapproving of the job President Trump is doing is at an all-time high, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. Trump's approval rating sits at just 40% overall, while a record 58% di... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Update: Congress Negotiates A Stimulus Plan | [
"A massive aid and economic stimulus bill is making its way through Congress."
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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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Listen Live: Biden Wins Presidency, According To AP | [
"Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election, edging out President Trump, who falsely claimed voter fraud as his opponent's lead mounted. The Associated Press called Pennsylvania for Biden on Saturday, giving him a total of 284 Electoral College votes and pushing him over the 270-vote thr... | [
"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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Half Of A Drug's Power Comes From Thinking It Will Work | [
"When you take a pill, you and your doctor hope it will work — and that helps it work. That's not a new idea. But now researchers say they know just how much of a drug's effect comes from the patient's expectation: at least half. When patients in the midst of a migraine attack took a dummy pill they thought was a w... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Human Cost of Military Casualties | [
"NPR's Neal Conan talks with military sociologist Charles Moskos about the human side of the military casualty rate. Guest: Charles Moskos, military sociologist and professor of sociology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill."
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The Ike Reilly Assassination In Concert | [
"Ike Reilly thought he had retired from his eclectic music career in Chicago in the early 1990s. In 2001, however, some of his demo work fell into the hands of Michael Simpson (a.k.a. E.Z. Mike) of The Dust Brothers, the producers behind Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique, Beck's Odelay and Hanson's \"MMMBop.\" Soon the... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Dozens Of Candidates Killed Ahead Of Midterms In Mexico | [
"Dozens of candidates have been killed leading up to Mexico's midterm elections. The violence has shown how divided, chaotic and intertwined with organized crime Mexico's political system has become."
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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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The Diamond-Water Paradox | [
"Adam Smith, the father of economics, had a problem. He believed in the wisdom of markets--that the free market would always settle on the best price for something. That price would be an expression of how valuable that item was. The problem: diamonds are more expensive than water and water is more valuable to us t... | [
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Bond Insurer Losses Could Have Broader Impact | [
"<em>New York Times</em> business columnist Joe Nocera discusses bond insurers, the latest victims of the subprime mortgage meltdown. These are companies that traditionally insured municipal bonds, but during the housing boom, branched out into riskier investments, including mortgages."
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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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Shut Indoors For More Than A Month, Spanish Children Allowed Out Starting Sunday | [
"After mounting pressure from parents and political leaders, the Spanish government announced that children will be allowed outside, accompanied by an adult, for one hour each day."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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El Paso Shooting Suspect Indicted On Capital Murder Charge | [
"The 21-year-old white man accused of gunning down 22 people and wounded dozens of others at a Texas Walmart was formally indicted on a capital murder charge Thursday. A grand jury in El Paso County indicted Patrick Crusius in connection with the mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart on Aug. 3, according to a st... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Guitarist Jason Vieaux | [
"Vieaux was a <EM>Performance Today</EM> Young Artist in Residence a couple of years back. We revisit his stint with to hear him play the \"Suite del Recuerdo,\" by Jose Louis Merlin."
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NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Is A Man On The Move | [
"NSA surveillance leaker Edward Snowden left Hong Kong over the weekend and is seeking asylum in Ecuador. He spent the night in Moscow where Ecuadorean authorities met him at the airport. For more on Russia's role in this journey, and the role of WikiLeaks, David Greene talks to Kathy Lally, Moscow bureau chief of ... | [
"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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<i>Guardians of the Grand Canyon</i> | [
"Celeste Headlee of member station KNAU reports on a new classical work that incorporates Native American musicians, singers, and dancers. <EM>Guardians of the Grand Canyon</EM>, composed by Brent Michael Davis, honors the Havasupai tribe which owns a large part of the canyon."
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"<EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> film critic Kenneth Turan reviews the new movie <EM>Divine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood</EM>."
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Hair Rugs for Cows | [
"Three livestock exhibitors at last year's Ohio State Fair are disqualified for allegedly outfitting their Holstein cows with hairpieces to enhance their appearance."
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Think 'Deal Or No Deal' Is Too Brainy? Try Fox's 'Million Dollar Money Drop' | [
"It's very unfortunate for Fox that Million Dollar Money Drop is debuting when it is. Specifically, it comes a week after the episode of CBS's How I Met Your Mother in which Robin auditioned for a job on a glitzy game show called Heads Or Tails -- which, as you might expect, came down to the contestant guessing on ... | [
"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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Tough Times For Girls In Juvenile Justice System | [
"The number of boys locked up for crimes has dropped over the past decade, but the number of young women detained in jails and residential centers has moved in the other direction. Experts say girls make up the fastest-growing segment of the juvenile justice system, with more than 300,000 arrests and criminal charg... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Stepping Inside 'A Christmas Story' House in Ohio | [
"The 1983 film A Christmas Story has emerged as a holiday movie classic. Set in the 1940s, the movie weaves timeless humor into the story of Ralphie Parker, a kid in small-town Indiana whose main goal in life is to acquire a BB gun. But all the adults in Ralphie's life all tell him \"you'll shoot your eye out, kid.... | [
"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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Excerpt from 'Cockeyed' | [
"You might think an appetite for something called a night club would be a bad idea for someone called night blind. You would be right. Equally wise would be me joining a gun club. Nevertheless, to this day I owe a debt to punk rock. Its culture helped me become as blind as I was, but couldn't admit. My apprentices... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Inmates Plan To Hold Weeks-Long Strike At Prisons Across U.S. | [
"Updated at 11:35 p.m. ET Inmates at prisons across the U.S. are expected to stage a weeks-long strike beginning Tuesday to demand better living conditions and prison reform. Organizers say the demonstrations — including hunger strikes and a refusal to work — are in response to a riot in April at South Carolina's L... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'The Blair Years' | [
"Note: There is language in this excerpt that some readers may find offensive. The author frequently uses initials to refer to members of the British government and others, including: TB = Prime Minister Tony Blair; CB = Cherie Blair, wife of Tony Blair; JP = Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Meeting Diana Thur... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Remembering Last Reunion Of Civil War Veterans | [
"Commentator John McDonough recalls the last great reunion of Civil War veterans from the North and South. It took place July 3-5, 1938, on the 75th anniversary of Gettysburg — at Gettysburg, Pa. At the time, the whole country was almost painfully aware that the last living links to a decisive event were about to s... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Some Florida Seniors Divided On '47 Percent' | [
"In politically important Florida, seniors react to Mitt Romney's take on the so-called \"47 percent\" and the Middle East."
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Has My Child Been Exposed To Lead? When And How To Test | [
"Connie Hill of Columbus, Ohio, got some unsettling news after her son's 12-month checkup. A nurse called to say that the 1-year-old's blood lead level test had come back as slightly elevated, which would put him in the top 2.5 percent of lead-exposed children ages 1 to 5 in the United States. That was alarming, be... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office | [
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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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How to win stuff from us. | [
"A little message with some info on how you can use your status as a Sound of Young America listener to win a copy of the new Onion compilation, a DVD of \"Martin & Orloff,\" or even a DVD set of Arrested Development season two."
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New Composition Asks Listeners To Open Up To 'Wildly Different Approaches To Making Sound' | [
"The avant-garde classical composer Molly Herron doesn't make easy music. It's work that asks the listener to engage, and open up to new ways of hearing sound. At Dartmouth College recently, Herron unveiled a new piece played entirely on homemade instruments. Todd Bookman (@toddbookman) from Here & Now contributor ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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In Emergencies, Politicians Are Expected To Master Disaster | [
"On Saturday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper was surveying scenes of destruction caused by massive flooding in the Boulder area. He found a dramatic way to help. His helicopter stopped to pick up two groups of people who had been stranded by the storms. The Democrat was quick to applaud GOP Rep. Cory Gardner, who ... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Filmically Perfect: "DOUBLE INDEMNITY" (1944) | [
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"Film critic DAVID THOMSON and filmmaker and director JAMES TOBACK. They interview each other for a revival of round table discussion at \"Spoken Word at the Algonquin\" in New York city's famous Algonquin Hotel, and discuss the state of moviemaking and movie criticism today. THOMSON's latest book is \"Beneath Mulh... | npr | {
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Looking for the Dark Side in Today's Bestsellers | [
"What does it take for a book to make the bestseller list? Commentator Tanya Barrientos says that these days, non-fiction hits are about adorable pets and regrettable pasts -- subjects that leave her yearning for a dark side. Barrientos writes for <em>The Philadelphia Inquirer</em>."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Senate Passes Small-Business Loan, Tax-Cut Bill | [
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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National Guard Fights Drop In Recruits | [
"The miserable economy has made work easier for at least one group: Army recruiters. The Army has exceeded its recruiting goals since last fall, after some very tough years, but the Army's success comes at the expense of the Army National Guard, which is struggling to make its target recruiting numbers. Recruits ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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FEMA's Brown Replaced in Gulf Coast Effort | [
"Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announces that Mike Brown, the embattled director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is being relieved from daily direction of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. In his place, Vice Adm. Thad Allen, the number three official of the Coast Guard, will coordi... | [
"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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Madoff: 'I Kept Telling Myself That Some Miracle Was Going To Happen' | [
"Good morning. Here's some interesting reading to start the week. \"You have a collect call from Bernie Madoff.\" New York Magazine has a long profile of Madoff, based mainly on a series of phone conversations between Madoff and the reporter. Includes audio clips. It is a head trip. ... It feeds your ego. All of ... | [
"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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NFL Says When It Comes To Super Bowl 50, 'L' Is For Losers | [
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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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Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Artists don't usually tell long, rambling stories at the Tiny Desk, and if they do, those stories don't usually make the final cut. But this one felt different. It was about the time Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, a young black man, says he was stopped by New Orleans police late at night for no reason other than t... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Cost Of '12 Days Of Christmas' Up From 2012 | [
"According to PNC Wealth Management's Christmas Price Index, the cost of the gifts in the holiday song jumped by 7.7 percent. The five golden rings didn't push up the price. It was driven by a spike in the cost of lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing."
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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'The White Book' Finds Beauty In Loss | [
"Han Kang has been a familiar name to Korean readers for two decades, but it's only recently that English-speaking audiences have been able to read her work. She made her major American debut in 2016, when the English translation of her novel The Vegetarian was released in the States; the horrifying story of a woma... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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First-Ever 'All Tech' Meetup Is Wednesday | [
"Eyder and I will be leading a rag tag assortment of All Tech contributors for a beer Wednesday night at The Passenger. If you're in the Washington, D.C., area, come on and join us! There is no agenda. We don't have any space reserved. This is completely informal. Obviously, though, we'll talk about gadgets, social... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Ask Code Switch: Who Can Call Themselves 'Brown'? | [
"A listener asks: Should light-skinned Asian-Americans — like some East Asians — be able to call themselves \"brown\"? The answer is complicated, and has to do with how diverse \"Asian-Americans\" are."
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"Stories: 1) Coming Out As An 'Undocumented' Immigrant 2) Why Jose Antonio Vargas Should Leave The U.S. 3) 'Project Nim': Monkeying Around With A Chimp"
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Saudi Blogger To Be Publicly Flogged For Insulting Islam | [
"A Saudi blogger sentenced in May to a decade in prison and 1,000 lashes will be publicly flogged Friday in Jiddah, The Associated Press is reporting, citing a person close to the case. Raif Badawi was found guilty of insulting Islam on Free Saudi Liberals, a website he created, and also ordered to pay about $266,0... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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This Voting Season, What's Keeping You Up At Night? | [
"Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it feels like the U.S. has been embroiled in constant crises in communities across the county. Americans are under the weight of an economic recession, protests for racial justice, wildfires and hurricane season. NPR wants to know how these experiences might shape polit... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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The New Pornographers in Concert: 10/27/2007 | [
"The New Pornographers in concert. With host Bob Boilen. With stunning vocals from Neko Case and playfully cerebral narratives from songwriters Dan Bejar and A.C. Newman, the Canadian band The New Pornographers is virtually peerless in the world of power-pop and indie-rock. Hear them recorded live from Washington,... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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North Korea Open To Talks With U.S., Says South Korea | [
"As the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang that saw the two Koreas come together — if briefly — came to a close on Sunday, another potential sign of détente emerged; North Korea said it was willing to hold talks with the United States, according to South Korea's presidential Blue House. South Korean President Moon Jae-in... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Top Republicans: Yeah, We're Calling Obama Socialist | [
"Revelations that the Republican National Committee urged fundraisers to shake the money trees by playing on fears about President Obama and \"socialism\" have ignited a classic Washington kerfuffle. Democrats have dubbed the fundraising plan, contained in a private GOP document, \"RNC Fear-Gate.\" They have accu... | [
"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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Skrillex, The Darling Of Dubstep, Speaks | [
"If it isn't clear from the cover of this month's Rolling Stone, one of music's biggest stars right now is a 26-year-old with nerdy glasses, asymmetrical hair and a serious thing for aliens. That Sonny John Moore just released his first proper album feels like a cosmic joke: The DJ and producer known as Skrillex ha... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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The Politics Of Amazon's Union Drive | [
"Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, have two more weeks to decide whether they want to join a union in what would be a first for the company. Supporters of the union drive hope it could kick off a broader revival in labor organizing across the country. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Tegan and Sara, Charlie Christian, The Flaming Lips | [
"Electric guitar great Charlie Christian; The unnatural sounds of Blip Hop; Reviving the Breton harp with Alan Stivell; A gorgeous new CD from Anouar Brahem; Canadian twin sisters Tegan and Sara; And battling pink robots with The Flaming Lips. Download this show in the All Songs Considered podcast. Sign up for the ... | [
"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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The Golden Globes: A Decidedly Unsurprised-Sounding Wrap-Up | [
"The Golden Globe Awards handed out Sunday night didn't hold a lot of surprises, from the pervasive mockery of what you might call the National Beleaguered Company (on whose airwaves, ironically enough, the show was being broadcast) to the names of the winners themselves. It should have been startling to no one tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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After Contentious 1st Debate, 10 More Democrats Set To Square Off | [
"Ten Democrats took to lecterns Wednesday night, sharply divided on health care, immigration and how to win back the presidency from Donald Trump. The discussion continues with 10 more candidates debating Thursday night. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with NPR’s Ron Elving (@NPRrelving). This article ... | [
"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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Comedian's Career Is Central To 'Quality Balls' | [
"Legendary comedian David Steinberg is the subject of a new Showtime documentary called <em>Quality Balls.</em> NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steinberg, whose controversial routine was responsible for the cancellation of the Smothers Brothers' TV show in the 1960s."
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Obama Says Goodbye This Week, But His Message Hasn't Always Gotten Through | [
"Even before Barack Obama moved into the White House, he and his team made a choice that made actually selling his policies to the public more difficult. In December 2008, Obama's economic team gathered in Chicago to map out what would become the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. \"A dispute, discussion, some... | [
"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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News Brief: China Tariffs, Maria Butina, Pope Francis Decree | [
"Increased tariffs on China take effect as trade talks continue. Convicted Russian agent talks to NPR for her first U.S. media interview since sentencing. Pope updates rules on reporting sexual abuse."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Friday, December 21st, 2018 | [
"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will leave the Trump administration in February. Congress still has time to avert a government shutdown. And, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is asked: Is ISIS defeated?"
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Who Are The Candidates Considering For VP? | [
"Just who are the people being considered as running mates for Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama? Renee Montagne talks about possible VP choices with NPR's National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson and Political Editor Ken Rudin. They say the candidates' choices will be significant and suggest a ... | [
"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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Markets React To Potential U.S. Military Response In Syria | [
"The Dow opened down 200 points today after the President Tweeted that Russia should “get ready” because missiles “will be coming” at Syria. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Michael Regan (@Reganonymous), senior editor at Bloomberg News."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Nominee Roberts Goes to the Hill | [
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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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Letters from Listeners | [
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Bush Acknowledges Opposition to Social Security Proposals | [
"President Bush acknowledged his push to revamp Social Security has met strong opposition. He says that has only emboldened him and that he will keep traveling and pressing for his ideas. He made the statements during a press conference Tuesday morning at the White House. Among other issues, Bush reaffirmed his s... | [
"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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Watch ads, download free songs | [
"Universal Music Group will offer free song downloads on the new SprialFrog service. Users have to watch ads."
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Headlines: Obama Delivers Speech In Germany | [
"Obama in BerlinBarack Obama spoke to an estimated crowd of 200,000 in Berlin, Germany today. According to the polls, 72 percent of Germans favor him, with 11 percent supporting John McCain. Click here to read the transcript of his speech. Sudanese Leader Mounts Charm OffensiveFacing charges of genocide, Sudanese p... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Playwright, NPR commentator, housecleaner and former elf to Santa, DAVID SEDARIS | [
"2: Playwright, NPR commentator, housecleaner and former elf to Santa, DAVID SEDARIS. He launched his radio commentator career with his \"SantaLand Diaries,\" broadcast during NPR's \"Morning Edition\" in 1992. His humor has been described as a \"caustic mix of J. D. Salinger and John Waters.\" Along with his siste... | [
"Jesse talks to Rob Delaney, one of the funniest guys on Twitter with over a half a million followers. He might prefer the virtual world because he's so uncomfortable with the human body.And co-host Julie Klausner talks to Nellie McKay who couldn't hate the internet more. Plus, contributor Jordan Morris returns to ... | npr | {
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Lyfe Jennings, from Prison to the Apollo Theater | [
"The music of Chester \"Lyfe\" Jennings has the familiar feel of old-school classics, and his soulful, gravelly voice is being compared to the likes of R&B greats Al Green and Sam Cook. It's been a longer road than most for Jennings — he slipped into a life of crime early and spent 10 years behind bars for an arson... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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From Rebel to Official in Southern Sudan | [
"In Southern Sudan, the Sudanese People's Liberation Army is no longer a rebel group. Under a peace deal signed earlier this year to end Sudan's 22-year civil war, the former rebels will run the south of the country as a semi-autonomous province -- and must make the transition from guerrilla movement to government.... | [
"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Rosen on 'Neurolaw' in the Courtroom 2) 'Chief of Station' Recalls Congo During Cold War"
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Sen. Murkowski Concedes To Tea Party Favorite | [
"Joe Miller, a conservative with Tea Party-backing, defeated Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski in a close primary election. It was a stunning upset for a two-term senator whose family has been prominent in Alaska politics for 30 some years."
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Wildfires Force 'Shop' Member to Evacuate | [
"In this week's <em>Barbershop</em>, Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette and Keith Boykin discuss Navarrette's recent evacuation from his home in San Diego in the wake of the California wildfires, why Democratic senator and White House hopeful Barack Obama has upset the gay and lesbian community, and the decision of a De... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Students, Alumni Watch As Michigan State Tries To Restore Its Reputation | [
"The university grapples with the aftermath of the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal that's left students, faculty, alumni and donors wondering what's next, and bracing for civil suits against the school."
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"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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Obama Weighs In: No Peas In Guacamole | [
"The online debate began after <em>The New York Times</em> published a guacamole recipe that includes fresh peas."
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L.A.'s Disney Hall Shines -- A Bit Too Brightly | [
"Since its opening in 2003, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles has been a big success. Concerts have been selling out, and many critics have swooned over architect Frank Gehry's design. But it turns out part of the shiny metal building is actually too shiny. The problems became apparent early on.... | [
"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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Morning Shots: Dented Oscars, Colorful Balloons, And 'Adjustment' Dance | [
"Not all the reviews of Matt Damon's latest film, The Adjustment Bureau, have been positive. But this interesting take in The Washington Post focuses on the film's portrayal of dance, which the writer claims is much more accurate and relatable than Hollywood's typical \"adolescent view of dancers.\" Speaking of int... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Court Filing References Secret Special Counsel Investigation. Here's What It Might Be | [
"Robert Mueller knows how to keep a secret. As reporters and lawyers for President Trump speculate about the end of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the special counsel threw a curveball this week. In sentencing documents for former White House national security adviser Michael Flyn... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Officials Say Hate Crimes Against Jews Are Growing In The Aftermath Of Gaza Violence | [
"In Skokie, Ill., it was a shattered window at a synagogue. In Bal Harbour, Fla., it was four men yelling, \"Die Jew,\" at a man in a skullcap, then threatening to rape his wife and daughter. And in Midtown Manhattan, it was a group of people attacking a Jewish man in the middle of the street in broad daylight. Fro... | [
"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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Bush, Putin Retreat to Kennebunkport | [
"Kennebunkport, Maine, is the site of a visit between President Bush and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. Marshall Goldman of Harvard's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies offers his insights on the meeting."
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Pope Francis To Meet With Victims Of Clerical Sex Abuse | [
"The pontiff will meet with six survivors Monday. Correspondent Sylvia Poggioli tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer the pope has been criticized for being slow to address the issue of sex abuse by priests."
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"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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Carroll Shelby, Race Driver And Designer Of The Shelby Cobra, Dies | [
"Carroll Shelby was a race car driver; he was a racing team owner, a chili entrepreneur. He survived a liver transplant and a heart transplant. But perhaps the thing that most people will remember him for is his automotive creations, especially the Shelby Cobra. \"With a combination of light weight and V-8 power, t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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NPR's Robert Siegel Reflects On What It Was Like To 'Grow Up On The Air' | [
"The longtime host of <em>All Things Considered </em>will retire in January. NPR had only been on the air for five years when Siegel started in 1976. \"So we really could make it up as we went along,\" he says."
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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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