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How 1 State Says It's Being Left Out Of Airlifted Supply Chain
[ "In recent days, the Trump administration has organized dozens of flights to deliver surgical masks and other critical medical supplies around the country, working with a half dozen major medical distributors to get those supplies \"to the right place at the right time.\" But if your state isn't considered the righ...
[ "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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Comedy Central Hit 'Inside Amy Schumer' Returns Tonight
[ "The season premier of “Inside Amy Schumer” airs on Comedy Central tonight. The sketch comedy series recently won a Peabody award, and was also just picked up for a fourth season. The show’s star, comedian Amy Schumer, hosted the MTV Movie Awards on April 12, and will soon be starring in a Judd Ap...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76" ]
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What's Coming In This Week's News Cycle
[ "With Meghna Chakrabarti Top reporters share what they’re working on and watching for in the week ahead in Washington, around the nation and across the world. Guests Josh Gerstein, White House reporter for Politico. He also covers justice and national security. (@joshgerstein) Weijia Jiang, White House corresponden...
[ "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...
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Lift Every Voice and Sing
[ "As part of NPR's series <EM>Present at the Creation</EM>, reporter David Person takes a look at the history of <EM>Lift Every Voice and Sing</EM>, written by James Weldon Johnson and Rosamond Johnson. The song is widely regarded as the black national anthem." ]
[ "A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema" ]
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Media War Is 'As Important' As Misrata Battles
[ "In the rebel-controlled Libyan city of Misrata, a former affluent businessman has founded a media center. Along with a few friends, they tell the world what is happening there. He says that work is the best thing he's ever done." ]
[ "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...
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Judge Rules Male-Only Draft Violates Constitution
[ "Requiring only men to register for the draft is unconstitutional, a federal judge has ruled. The Military Selective Service Act states that men in the U.S. ages 18 through 25 must register in case the country needs a military draft. Women face no such requirement. On Friday, a federal judge in Texas ruled that a m...
[ "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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Libyan Government To Disband Rogue Groups
[ "Violent protests in eastern Libya have set in motion a movement to take back the nation from dozens of militias born from the revolt against strongman Moammar Gadhafi. Since the dictator's demise, Libya has been beholden to men with guns. The transitional state is weak, and it depends on the militias to help secur...
[ "It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M...
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Hubbard Broadcasting CEO Explains Switch From Trump Blocker To Backer
[ "NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Hubbard Broadcasting CEO and GOP donor Stan Hubbard about his backing of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The broadcasting executive once donated money to stop Trump from clinching the nomination. Now, he's saying he is supporting Trump." ]
[ "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...
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The Nation: So Long Summers, Thanks For Nothing
[ "Robert Scheer is a contributing editor to The Nation, and the editor of Truthdig.com. He is the author of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street. Finally! The announced departure of Lawrence Summers as the president's top economic a...
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side." ]
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Disneyland Theme Parks Will Reopen To California Residents In April
[ "It's time for Californians to dig their Mickey Mouse ears out of storage. Disneyland Park and Disneyland California Adventure Park will reopen their gates to state residents on April 30, more than a year after shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Anaheim, Calif.-based theme parks will reopen at limit...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform...
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Building Living, Breathing Lungs In The Lab
[ "Laura Niklason engineered working lungs in the lab by stripping the cells from rat lungs and repopulating the remaining structure with fresh cells. Don Ingber created a \"lung on a chip,\" which mimics the chemistry and mechanics of a working lung and could be used for drug testing." ]
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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VIDEOS: Skunk Bear - The Human Body
[ "These are all videos about the human body from Skunk Bear, NPR's science video series that explores the secrets of the universe and the wonders of nature." ]
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Piece Of 130-Ton Fatberg Goes On Display At London Museum
[ "The display of waste that accumulates inside sewers has been a huge draw. To quote the BBC, \"There's even a fatberg musical — currently in the pipeline." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely" ]
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What It Is Like To Serve As The State Department Inspector General
[ "The Trump Administration has recently fired Steve Linick from the position of State Department's inspector general. Harold Geisel, who held this job before Linick, talks about specifics of the role." ]
[ "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 ...
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Former Cuban Leader Fidel Castro Dies At Age 90
[ "Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has died at age 90, according to Cuban state media, confirms NPR. Castro, who took power in the Cuban Revolution in 1959, led his country for nearly 50 years. After undergoing intestinal surgery, Castro had ceded power in July 2006 to his younger brother Raul, who announced his dea...
[ "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...
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The Constitution and Terri Schiavo
[ "NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Georgetown University law professor Jeffrey Rosen about the legal issues involved in the case of the brain-damaged Florida woman, Terri Schiavo, who is at the center of a national controversy over the right to die." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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Nine Rappers, One Wu-Tang Clan
[ "There had been large groups in hip-hop before, but none that featured nine different rappers, as the Wu-Tang Clan did when it made its debut in 1993. Creating a cohesive group out of nine individuals requires discipline and imagination. There's a moment on the Wu-Tang Clan's classic first album when the members ar...
[ "Stories: 1) Uma Thurman: Before 'Her Eyes,' A Varied Life 2) Boogie-Woogie and Blues: Small Can Be Sweet" ]
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Tony Caramia On Piano Jazz
[ "Tony Caramia is a world-class pianist and educator currently teaching at the Eastman School of Music, where he is director of Piano Pedagogy Studies and coordinator of the Class Piano program. Caramia is skilled in both classical and jazz, but has an affinity for ragtime, with a particular interest in British comp...
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Iraqi Casualty Toll Difficult to Certify
[ "President Bush gave his third of four planned speeches Tuesday in a campaign to win support for the U.S. effort in Iraq. Responding to a question about the number of Iraqi casualties, President Bush said as many as 30,000 Iraqis have died since the invasion. Steve Inskeep talks to Michael O'Hanlon, senior fellow a...
[ "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...
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Linkfest: NASA Asks Workers to Donate Urine
[ "Preparations for the new Orion space capsule include figuring out how to get rid of stored urine.NASA is asking its workers to contribute a total of 8 gallons a day. It's the BPP's Ramble. Vikings deny tampering with Favre / ABBA star's devastating memory loss: Remembers little of his fame" ]
[ "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 ...
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Port of New Orleans Getting Back to Work
[ "After being closed for two weeks, the Port of New Orleans reopens for limited operations. The port did not suffer heavy damage, but there hasn't been any electricity and many port workers no longer have homes." ]
[ "Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music." ]
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Syrian Refugee Kids Were Told To Draw Whatever They Wanted
[ "Syrian kids who passed through Milan's Central Station last year did something very Italian: create artwork. While they waited for trains to take them to northern Europe, Save the Children offered them a chance to draw. They could depict whatever they wanted, says psychologist Vittoria Ardino, president of the Ita...
[ "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...
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Prominent Calorie Counts Don't Budge Fast-Food Choices
[ "When the health law was signed last March, nutrition experts applauded the new requirement that most chain restaurants print calorie information about the foods they serve on the menu. But it's going to take a whole lot more than simply posting calories to get people to change their eating habits at fast-food rest...
[ "Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E...
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Fiorina: Candidates Can't Run Companies
[ "John McCain's campaign adviser Carly Fiorina, the former head of Hewlett-Packard, was asked if Sarah Palin could run a major company. She said \"no\" and went on to say she didn't think McCain, Barack Obama or Joe Biden could do so, either." ]
[ "News Headlines: Jan. 15, 2007 Talk About It:Fox News: Obama Declares Truce -- \"Minutes after he told voters at a Reno, Nevada, rally that his opponents were trying to 'run [him] down,' Senator Barack Obama held a media availability today to declare truce with his main competitors -- Senators Clinton and Edwards. ...
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Remembering Keiko, Star of 'Free Willy'
[ "Keiko the killer whale, the star of the <EM>Free Willy</EM> movies, died Saturday. NPR's Bob Edwards has a remembrance." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Beverly Sills: Down-to-Earth, but Every Inch a Diva 2) From the 'Fresh Air' Archive: Beverly Sills 3) A 'Rescue' Story, Retold for the Mainstream 4) Werner Herzog on the Story Behind 'Rescue Dawn'" ]
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Oklahoma To Incorporate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Into Statewide School Curriculum
[ "Want to learn more about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre? The Oklahoma Historical Society has commissioned recorded interviews with survivors of the massacre, available here: Tape 1, Tape 2 and Tape 3.  Oklahoma announces the state will incorporate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre into the statewide school curriculum. W...
[ "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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Thom Yorke and Friends Talk Atoms For Peace
[ "The musicians who make up Atoms For Peace are an unusual bunch on the face of it, but when you hear their music, it all makes sense. The rhythm is so intense and the way it mixes/clashes with all the electronic sounds is pretty thrilling. Thom Yorke pulled the group together to support his 2006 solo album The Eras...
[ "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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Protests Erupt In Southern India After Women Defy Centuries-Old Temple Ban
[ "For centuries, women of menstruating age have been banned from the Sabarimala temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The country's Supreme Court ordered the temple to lift the ban last year, but no woman below 50 had been able to get in, until today. \"The historic moment, caught on video, shows two women ...
[ "It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M...
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Macho Man, Little Princess: How Gender Norms Can Harm Kids Everywhere
[ "What do Bolivia, Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, the United States and Vietnam all have in common? The pervasive idea is that girls are vulnerable and that boys are strong and independent. In a set of studies pub...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Relief Efforts Continue In North Carolina After Hurricane Matthew
[ "Hurricane Matthew has passed, but the aftermath continues to produce major flooding along parts of the east coast. One of the hardest hit areas is Lumberton, North Carolina, where hundreds of residents were trapped in their homes and rescue operations via boat and helicopter are underway. Here & Now&#8216;s Jeremy...
[ "Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De...
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Astronomy Studying Quebec Teen Discovers Lost Mayan City
[ "William Gadoury noticed a three-star constellation with only two Mayan cities and theorized there must be another one. Satellite images confirm buried geometric shapes in an area of dense vegetation." ]
[ "Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever" ]
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'Racial Inequality May Be As Deadly As COVID-19,' Analysis Finds
[ "Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, mortality rates and life expectancy are far better for white Americans than they are for Black people during normal, non-pandemic years, according to an analysis published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The analysis, which looked at U.S. mortali...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Questions of Foreign Interference Continue as Trial Moves Closer to Vote on Witnesses
[ "Close to a vote on whether to include witnesses, the White House legal team continued to defend its argument that the president sometimes has authority to ask foreign powers to investigate political rivals in the name of public interest. A question from Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and others on the scope of this...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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A Fight to Save Lebanon's Rare Manuscripts
[ "The national library of Lebanon had been struggling for years to preserve and exhibit its collection of rare manuscripts, some of which date back to the 15th century. An Israeli airstrike recently hit the port where the collection is stored." ]
[ "Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited" ]
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Summary Judgment: New Movies
[ "In this week's roundup of the latest releases from the online magazine <em>Slate</em>, we'll hear what critics are saying about <em>The Bourne Ultimatum</em>, <em>Becoming Jane</em> and <em>Bratz</em>." ]
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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Dealing With Dictators: Is Exile Or Trial Better?
[ "The death toll in Syria keeps mounting, as do the calls for the ouster of President Bashar Assad. But in dealing with Assad, should the international community threaten him with prosecution at the International Criminal Court or offer him a comfortable exile? That question is being widely debated, and came up seve...
[ "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 ...
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India's Prime Minister Urges Indians To Stay In Their Country
[ "During his trip to Silicon Valley, Narendra Modi spoke about the \"brain drain\" that's led many educated Indians to settle in the US. He would like to reverse it, as would many Indians in the U.S." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir...
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European Union Fines Google Record $5 Billion
[ "The European Union is fining the American tech giant Google a record $5 billion, and mandating changes to Google&#8217;s Android phone business. The EU&#8217;s antitrust regulator says Google abused the wide reach of its Android phones to promote the company&#8217;s own apps and products. Here & Now&#8216;s Jeremy...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm...
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Why Online Shops Play An Important Role For Presidential Candidates
[ "For sale: a Jeb Bush guacamole bowl, a zombie clown target with bullet holes signed by Rand Paul or a \"Grillary Clinton\" spatula. What's the purpose of such items on campaigns' online stores?" ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr...
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If The Health Care Overhaul Goes Down, Could Medicare Follow?
[ "A growing number of health experts are warning of potential collateral damage if the Supreme Court strikes down the entire 2010 Affordable Care Act: potential chaos in the Medicare program. \"The Affordable Care Act has become part and parcel of the Medicare system, encouraging providers to deliver better, more in...
[ "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...
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There's Never Enough Time
[ "\"How long?\" Karen wrote in last week to say that question was eating away at her. Before I was diagnosed, I never really thought about that. Oh, I guess maybe it popped into my head every once in a while, but never seriously. I assumed I had lots of time left, probably a couple of decades. There would be time en...
[ "If you listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour, you know that we were carefully watching the Super Bowl last weekend on behalf of die-hard Packer fan Stephen Thompson. On this week's show, we wrap up the football talk for the season (you can actually hear Stephen's tired voice from all the shrieking he did the night befo...
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Dorian Pummels Charleston, S.C.
[ "Hurricane Dorian spent part of the day just off the coast of Charleston, S.C. The city was pounded by rain and wind." ]
[ "Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma...
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What's Next In The Congressional Budget Showdown?
[ "The House has passed a stopgap spending bill that would keep the government open through Dec. 15. It passed almost entirely along party lines: In addition to funding the government, it calls for defunding of the Affordable Care Act. The White House has said President Obama would veto the bill, were it to come to h...
[ "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...
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Zinke's Handwritten Resignation Note: A Bear To Read, A Bone To Critics
[ "Updated at 10:12 a.m. ET Outgoing Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke entered office on a horse and left via a resignation note he wrote in thick red strokes. He posted a photo of that resignation on Twitter, and an avalanche of criticism soon followed from readers who assailed his penmanship, ethics and industry...
[ "Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman" ]
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Bob Edwards Talks With James Zogby Of The Arab-American Institute
[ "about the significance of the Israel-Palestinian conflict for the Mid-East peace process (4:00)." ]
[ "Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In...
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Letters: All Things Considered Turns 40
[ "Melissa Block and Michele Norris read letters from listeners about Gen. Sir James Abbott and All Things Considered's 40th Anniversary." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Rough Week, Persons of the Year, and Shut Up and Drive." ]
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AT&T Won't Give California the Time of Day
[ "AT&T is disconnecting its decades-long time-of-day call-in service in California. By stopping the service, AT&T will be free to give out about 300,000 new phone numbers." ]
[ "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...
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Red Sox Fans Find Banner Proclaiming Their Team The 2018 American League East Champs
[ "What happens when two Red Sox fans find a banner claiming their team to be 2018 American League East Champions?" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists" ]
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Marine, Former Candidate Killed In Afghanistan
[ "Bill Cahir wasn't a typical Marine — he was over 30 when he enlisted. After a couple tours in Iraq, he decided to run for Pa.'s 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary, and then decided to return to active duty. He was killed earlier this month in Afghanistan, and will be buried at Arlington ...
[ "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...
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Controversy Over Mammograms Echoes Earlier Dispute
[ "If you think the uproar over the recent recommendation by a federal panel against routine mammography for women in their 40s is something new, think again. Way back in 1997, a committee of a dozen experts convened by the National Institutes of Health heard testimony, reviewed the scientific literature and mulled w...
[ "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...
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German Interior Minister Calls For Laws To Protect Country's Culture
[ "Germany's interior minister proposed establishing 10 principles to preserve German identity at a time of mass migration. He said asylum seekers and others should adapt to German culture or get out." ]
[ "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...
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Federal Reserve Delays Enforcement of Volcker Rule
[ "The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators have granted banks a two-year grace period to come into compliance with the Volcker Rule. That's one of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul bill passed nearly two years ago. It restricts U.S. banks from making trades that put the bank and depositor f...
[ "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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Radiohead Gets a Cuban-Style Makeover
[ "The idea behind Rhythms Del Mundo: Cuba is high-concept simplicity: Alt-rock meets the Buena Vista Social Club. Assorted '80s and '90s rock songs and pop standards are remade within a Cuban aesthetic, though some songs are more like remixes — think Arctic Monkeys' vigorous \"Dancing Shoes,\" done up with a descarg...
[ "Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers" ]
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Talking With 'Office' Star B.J. Novak
[ "When NBC announced a few years ago that it would create an American version of the hit British TV show The Office, it sounded like the typically desperate move of a studio executive out of ideas. But today, the stateside show is one of the most popular and critically beloved programs on television. B.J. Novak play...
[ "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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London 1908: The Most Dapper Olympics
[ "Imagine a time when women wore dresses for the high jump, and tug of war was an Olympic event. Welcome to 1908. It was the first year London would host the Olympics, and the third games in which women were allowed to compete. More fun facts: Two years prior, pistol dueling had been an event (though the shooters us...
[ "Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit" ]
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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
[ "Every month, we ask some of our favorite public-radio hosts to share their favorite new songs. For August, CBC Music's Grant Lawrence — a self-professed \"fan of guitars\" — picks a chiming, catchy tune by the emerging Canadian rock band Fast Romantics. Also in the mix: the latest from veteran slowcore band Low, p...
[ "It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t...
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The Marketplace Report: Microsoft's $32 Billion Dividend
[ "NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Bob Moon of <EM>Marketplace</EM> about the decision by computer software giant Microsoft to share $32 billion in stock dividends with investors." ]
[ "Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart" ]
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Federal Judge Denies Request To Change Legal Team For Potential Citizenship Question
[ "A federal judge in New York has denied the Trump administration's request to change its legal team for the ongoing lawsuits over a potential citizenship question on the 2020 census." ]
[ "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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Political Subtext In Wes Anderson's 'Isle Of Dogs' Is More Bark Than Bite
[ "Wes Anderson returns to stop action animation — a technique that won him an Oscar nomination for <em>Fantastic Mr. Fox</em>-- in his latest film, <em>Isle of Dogs.</em>" ]
[ "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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The Supreme Court, Abortion And The Anti-Abortion Movement's Long Game
[ "The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Mississippi abortion case that could spell the end of Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, abortion restrictions are being signed into laws at an unprecedented rate. We look at the battle over abortion in 2021. Guests Mary Ziegler, legal historian and professor of law at the Florida State...
[ "Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day" ]
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Republican Rep. Jim Jordan Discusses Testimony On Whistleblower's Complaint
[ "NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, about Thursday's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee by acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire." ]
[ "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...
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Professor: Fears Over Flu Can Be Contagious
[ "Outright panic over the swine flu has been averted so far, but that hasn't always been the case. Fifteen years ago in Surat, India, the plague killed 57 people and a third of the city's residents fled. Ron Barrett, a medical anthropologist at Emory University, speaks with host Jacki Lyden about how fear and stigm...
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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A Renaissance of Indonesian Art
[ "Over the past five years, Indonesia has weathered terrorism, political upheaval and economic crisis. At the same time, the world’s largest Muslim nation has gone through a kind of artistic Renaissance. NPR's Rick Karr recently traveled to the island nation, and found a burgeoning art scene, gaining depth and inter...
[ "A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager" ]
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N.C. Woman Thought The Lottery Was A Waste Of Money; Then She Won
[ "Glenda Blackwell bought a Carolina Millions scratch-off ticket for $10 to prove to her husband that they didn't payoff. The lesson failed — her ticket hit for $1 million." ]
[ "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...
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What Aging Americans Mean For The U.S.
[ "By 2050, 20 percent of the country will be older than 65, and The Atlantic&#8217;s Derek Thompson writes that the greying of our country will impact every facet of our political and economic lives. Here & Now&#8216;s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Thompson about the implications. Read Derek Thompson&#8217;s Atlantic p...
[ "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...
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National Summit on Africa Opens
[ "NPR's Ted Clark reports on the National Summit on Africa, opening today in Washington, D.C. Organizers say the main focus of the summit is to promote American interest in African issues besides wars and disasters." ]
[ "Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati" ]
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Dark and Delicate, Hoop Finds 'Havoc in Heaven'
[ "For a musician with limited exposure to popular music growing up, Jesca Hoop has a remarkably deep and mature sound. But in spite of a sheltered Mormon upbringing, the L.A.-based singer-songwriter doesn't come across as restrained. Branching out and looking elsewhere for inspiration, Hoop found tutelage from Tom W...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'" ]
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Acting Director Of National Intelligence Testifies On Whistleblower Complaint
[ "The newly released whistleblower complaint alleges that White House officials tried to hide records of President Trump's phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart." ]
[ "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...
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Portrait Of: Author Julia Alvarez
[ "Julia Alvarez is a renowned Dominican-American author whose work finds its power in intersections: like that between the personal and political, or those present in the Dominican-American diaspora. Alvarez's first major novel \"How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents\" is based on her family's immigration experien...
[ "Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You" ]
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Bush Accepts Blame for Katrina Failings
[ "President Bush says he takes ultimate responsibility for shortcomings in the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, saying the storm had \"exposed serious problems in our response capability at all levels of government.\" The president's comments marked a shift in tone for the White House, which has sought to defl...
[ "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...
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Outgoing U.S. Envoy Defends Iraq Progress
[ "Five months after Iraqis voted in a general election, Iraq is having trouble forming a new government even as U.S. troops draw down, but the outgoing U.S. ambassador says the country is making progress. \"I think any country where the election result is 4/100th of a percentage point difference between the winner a...
[ "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...
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To Revive A Jazz City, A Philadelphia Musician Stages A Festival
[ "From the first downbeat of the first Center City Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, you could hear history in the air — and maybe history being made. The Wade Dean Enspiration, a gutsy young quintet, led off the festival with \"Gingerbread Boy\" by Jimmy Heath, one of Philly's many homegrown jazz legends. It was 1 p.m...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?" ]
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2010 Midterm Elections: 'The Year Of The Woman?'
[ "The 2010 midterm election was supposed to be a second coming of the \"Year of the Woman,\" but the actual results didn't support that. Host Michel Martin speaks with Mary Kate Cary of U.S. News & World Report and Ellie Smeal of the Feminist Majority about how women fared in the elections and the \"grandmother\" ...
[ "Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'" ]
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Trying To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? Share Your Experience
[ "People are trying to navigate the most ambitious and complex vaccine rollout in history, and they're turning to websites, local government, health providers, and local pharmacies for answers. The COVID-19 vaccine is still in very short supply, but there are plenty of other potential stumbling blocks, too. Have you...
[ "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...
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Honoring A Baseball Fan And Plumber In An Unconventional Way
[ "According to <em>The New York Times</em>, a man is trying to honor his late friend, who requested his ashes be spread at ballparks across the country. In a tribute to his plumber friend, he's flushing them." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman" ]
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Test Of Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Finds Progress Against Brain Plaques
[ "An experimental drug dramatically reduced the toxic plaques found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a team reports in the journal Nature. Results from a small number of patients who received a high dose of the drug, called aducanumab, hint that it may also be able to slow the loss of memory and t...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Todd Akin Fallout Spreads From Missouri To White House Race
[ "After Republican Rep. Todd Akin's inflammatory comments over the weekend in which he blithely minimized rape-induced pregnancies, there are at least two inescapable questions: 1) What impact will his remark have on his U.S. Senate race in Missouri against Democratic incumbent Sen. Claire McCaskill? 2) And how much...
[ "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...
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After Death Threats, Pelosi Wants Rep. Omar's Security Stepped Up
[ "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Capitol Police will examine threats to Rep. Ilhan Omar's security, following a tweet from President Trump blasting her for comments she made about the Sept. 11 attacks." ]
[ "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...
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Aliens Teach University Economics Class
[ "On the first day of a new college class, the professor usually takes attendance, hands out a syllabus, and warns everybody not to plagiarize. But for students taking ECON 201 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the experience is totally different. These students don't even come to class, they just...
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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Chick Corea, Jazz Fusion Pioneer, Has Died Of Cancer At 79
[ "This story was updated at 9:28 p.m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 11. The keyboardist, composer and bandleader Chick Corea — one of the most revered figures in contemporary jazz, but an artist whose work spanned fusion to classical — died on Feb. 9 at age 79. Dan Muse from Chick Corea Productions confirmed his death to NPR...
[ "Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat" ]
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Haditha Incident Will Add to Calls for Withdrawal
[ "NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that the Pentagon's investigation into the alleged incidents at Haditha, where U.S. Marines are accused of killing Iraqi civilians after one of their comrades was killed by a roadside bomb, will certainly add to pressure to withdrawal troops from Iraq." ]
[ "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...
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Health Experts Call For Heart Checkups For Kids
[ "In growing numbers, health experts are recommending screening for heart disease in children, especially those who play sports. One in 100,000 people ages 12 to 24 are estimated to die suddenly and unexpectedly as a result of congenital undiagnosed heart malfunctions. And children who play sports are nearly three t...
[ "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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Maryland's No-Cost Vasectomy Law May Leave Some Patients Behind
[ "It's a well-intentioned effort to provide men with some of the same financial protection from birth control costs that women get. But a new Maryland law may jeopardize the ability of thousands of consumers — both men and women — to use health savings accounts. The Maryland law, which took effect Jan. 1, mandates t...
[ "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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Watch A Time-Lapse Video Of The Calbuco Volcano Erupting In Chile
[ "The Calbuco volcano in southern Chile erupted this week for the first time in four decades. Quiet since 1972, it's blown twice since Wednesday, generating striking images and concerns over the effects of both the lava and a mammoth cloud of ash. That column of ejected ash measures nearly 7 miles, says Chile's Nati...
[ "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...
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A Sequel for Old Friends: Ralph and Donald
[ "Ralph Tremonte and Donald Weiss grew up together at the Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, N.Y., where they'd been committed as children. After not seeing one another for some 40 years -- they were each released from the hospital as teenagers -- the pair was recently reunited at the StoryCorps booth in New...
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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In Chicago Mayoral Runoff, An Inside Look At The Challenger's Campaign
[ "On Tuesday, voters in Chicago will head to the polls to choose their next mayor in the city’s first-ever runoff election. The contest pits incumbent mayor Rahm Emanuel – President Obama’s former chief of staff – against Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, a longtime neighborhood activist and politician from Chicago’s Mexican com...
[ "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...
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Double Take 'Toons: The New Decider?
[ "Secretary Of State John Kerry says \"it is undeniable\" that Syria launched a chemical attack against its own citizens, and NBC News reports that punitive strikes could begin as early as Thursday. Olle Johansson thinks Assad's day of reckoning is at hand, while Joel Pett cautions President Obama on the wisdom of a...
[ "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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NYC Pricey Food Trend Leads to $1,000 Bagel
[ "New York City is home to many exorbitantly priced culinary delights such as the $25,000 sundae and $10,000 martini. Now, there's a $1,000 bagel. It is whole wheat, available without toppings for $1.20. But it is what's on the bagel that boosts the price: white truffles and gold leaf jelly." ]
[ "Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music." ]
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DJ Sessions: Milwaukee's Paul Cebar
[ "In the latest installment of DJ Sessions, Here & Now&#8217;s Jeremy Hobson listens to some new music out of Milwaukee, from the sister-pair Vic and Gab to the Middle East-inspired Painted Caves and longtime singer-songwriter Paul Cebar, who is also our guide. Cebar hosts a weekly show called &#8220;Way Back Home&#...
[ "Maxmillian Dunbar: Polo Blondes: Synthesist Nicolas Jaar: Keep Me There Steffi: Yours Maya Jane Coles: Nobody Else Rocketnumbernine: Matthew and Toby Francesco Tristano: Idiosynkrasia Factory Floor: Real Love (Optimo Remix)" ]
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Is The Partial Government Shutdown Painful? It Depends Who You Ask
[ "The federal shutdown could affect millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of U.S. employees who will stop getting paid from the Defense Department to the Internal Revenue Service." ]
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)...
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6 Years Later, 'El Camino' Proves Just As Exciting And Original As 'Breaking Bad'
[ "The Netflix film picks up right where <em>Breaking Bad</em> left off, with Jesse (Aaron Paul) speeding off after escaping from his captors. From there, <em>El Camino</em> is a wild and spellbinding ride." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique" ]
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Farage Announces Resignation Of Head Of U.K. Independence Party
[ "As the U.S. celebrates its exit from the British empire, we have the latest on Britain's plan to exit the EU. On Monday, Brexit proponent Nigel Farage resigned as head of the U.K. Independence Party." ]
[ "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...
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AMA Sets Sights on Old Foe: Salt
[ "The use of salt in American diets is attacked at the annual meeting of the American Medical Association. Delegates debated whether to urge the Food and Drug Administration to take salt off the list of foods recognized as safe. Anti-salt advocates aim to lower the amount of salt in foods." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces" ]
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Actress Lauren Ambrose
[ "Actress Lauren Ambrose plays daughter Claire Fisher on the HBO drama series Six Feet Under. Her film roles include a teen introvert turned popular surfer chick with multiple personality disorder in Psycho Beach Party and a star student of Kevin Kline's in In and Out. Also a classically trained opera singer, Ambro...
[ "Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?" ]
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From An Oscar Winner, A 'Past' Still Hauntingly Present
[ "Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi came to international attention last year when his film A Separation won the Oscar for best foreign language film. His latest picture, The Past, has been showered with awards, too — at the Cannes Film Festival and from critics groups in the U.S. I saw The Past in September at the T...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century" ]
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Double Take 'Toons: Plan For 'Plan B' Fails
[ "The Obama administration has given up the fight to keep age restrictions on sales of the Plan B One-Step brand of morning-after birth control pill. Lisa Benson is concerned about just how available the contraceptive will become, while Nick Anderson thinks our attitudes about adolescents need a plan B, too." ]
[ "Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!" ]
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How TV Hosts Work From Home
[ "Journalist George Stephanopoulos of ABC&#8217;s &#8220;Good Morning America&#8221; announced on the show Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He&#8217;s been working from home for the past couple of weeks while caring for his wife, actress Ali Wentworth, who is recovering from COVID-19 herself. As more...
[ "May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?" ]
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Old Music Tuesdays: Best Novelty Song?
[ "I was digging through my 45 collection and found this.I won't spoil it for you, just listen. I love a good novelty number, how about you?Got a favorite?" ]
[ "A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema" ]
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opbmusic Presents: JD McPherson
[ "This week, opbmusic and NPR Music present the second episode from the Pickathon Woods Stage Series, handpicked by opbmusic to showcase some of the most exciting performances from this summer's festival, held at Pendarvis Farm just outside Portland, Ore. With temperatures hovering near the century mark all weekend ...
[ "Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions" ]
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New Mix: (fixed) Cautious Clay, Beth Gibbons Singing Górecki, Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro And More
[ "Songs includeNatural by Julia ShapiroSIDEWINDER by Cautious ClayThe River St. Johns by Jake Xerxes FussellHenryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 sung by Beth GibbonsThe Weight of Things by The GloamingTorched and Wrecked by Third Coast Percussion" ]
[ "The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp...
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