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Yiddish Radio Project #10: 'Reunion' | [
"In 1947, a radio program called <EM>Reunion</EM> debuted on radio station WOR in New York City. The show was designed to reunite Holocaust survivors on air. Today, independent producer David Isay brings us the story of the program's first guest, Seigbert Frieberg. This is the final installment of the 10-part <a hr... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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After Months In A Dish, Lab-Grown Minibrains Start Making 'Brain Waves' | [
"By the time a fetus is 6 months old, it is producing electrical signals recognizable as brain waves. And clusters of lab-grown human brain cells known as organoids seem to follow a similar schedule, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Cell Stem Cell. \"After these organoids are in that six-to-nine-months ... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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The New Republic: Pope, Save Yourself! | [
"How in the name of God can the Roman Catholic Church put the pedophilia scandal behind it? I do not invoke God's name lightly. The church's problem is, above all, theological and religious. Its core difficulty is that rather than drawing on its Christian resources, the church has acted almost entirely on the basis... | [
"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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Why Painting A Black Boy's Nails Isn't 'Going Against His Culture' | [
"Being a kid who defies gender norms is tough. It can be tougher when you're also contending with pressures — and stereotypes — tied to your race. This week on Ask Code Switch, we're taking on a question from a couple in Raleigh, North Carolina. They wrote in to ask about how race and gender expression play out in ... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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News Brief: Southern Border Crisis, Medicaid, Brexit Latest | [
"Homeland Security warns the southern border is at a breaking point. A judge again blocks states' work requirements for Medicaid. Theresa May agrees to quit if Brexit deal passes in U.K. parliament."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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You Don't Have To Pass Out To Be Blackout Drunk | [
"Sign up for the CommonHealth newsletter to receive a weekly digest of WBUR's best health, medicine and science coverage. Unless you've been blissfully unplugged, you must have come across the term \"blackout\" lately. And you may have thought it means inebriated to the point of unconsciousness. Falling-down drunk... | [
"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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Budding Calif. Cheese Industry Gets Grilled By FDA | [
"Watch out Wisconsin: Northern California has become a hub — some say the hub — for cheese making, especially farm-based specialty cheeses. But high-profile recalls of cheese made with unpasteurized milk have put an unwelcome spotlight on the industry. Now officials say they may tighten the rules on raw milk chees... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Bacteria Fingered As Killer In 1918 Flu Pandemic | [
"What killed tens of millions of people around the world in the 1918 flu pandemic actually might not have been a flu virus. A new study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases blames different agents: bacteria. The flu virus weakened lungs, opening the door to fatal bacterial pneumonia in most of the pandemic's 50 m... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jordan Strikes At ISIS; Obama Said To Be Preparing To Request War Powers. -- Pilots Of Doomed Taipei Flight Faced Problems With Both Engines. And here are more early headlines: French, German Leaders To Fly To Moscow To Discuss Ukraine. (Telegraph) Heavy \"Pineapple Exp... | npr | {
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Student Athletes Who Specialize Early Are Injured More Often, Study Finds | [
"If you're involved in high school athletics, you know the scene. There's increasing pressure to specialize in a single sport and play it year-round. The upside? Focusing on one sport can help give kids the edge they need to compete on elite club teams — or travel teams. Many athletes hope to attract the attention ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Trump Will Try To Bolster Iowa Farmers Hurt By Trade, Weather | [
"President Trump promised Midwestern corn farmers that he would lift some restrictions on blending corn-derived ethanol into gasoline. Iowa farmers say the policies are undermining them in other ways."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Governors Talk Infrastructure At Annual Meeting | [
"The National Governors Association held its annual summer meeting in Nashville, Tenn. this week, and the collapsing highway trust fund was the centerpiece issue."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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'Born Fighting': Scotch-Irish and the American Character | [
"NPR's Noah Adams talks to author James Webb about his new book, <EM>Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America</EM>, a historical examination of how the descendants of Scotland and Ireland shaped the American character."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Summer With Dr. Science | [
"Why do fireworks explode in bursts of different shapes and colors? Why do bees sting people? And just what IS in a hot dog? In this hour, Dr. Science, and a real science expert, tackle these and other perplexing summertime questions. Guests: Dr. Science Host, Ask Dr. Science Iowa City, Iowa Paul Doherty ... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Iraqis Make Progress on Key Government Posts | [
"The Iraqi parliament is filling key leadership posts this weekend. It's a next step in the nation's struggle to form a new government. A potential list of new officials begins with Jawad al-Maliki, who would serve as prime minister, replacing the outgoing Ibrahim al-Jafaari."
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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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Writer James McBride | [
"James McBride's new novel, 'Deacon King Kong,' takes place in 1969, in a Brooklyn housing project similar to the one he grew up in. \"In this book and in this community, people generally love each other,\" he says. McBride is best known for his '95 memoir 'The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mot... | [
"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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U.S. Public Reaction | [
"NPR's Ina Jaffe reports on public reaction to the start of the war with Iraq. Some people who had been ambivalent about the war before it began now feel they must support the effort. Others remain troubled by unresolved questions about why Iraq and why now."
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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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BP's McKay Taken To Task By Senate Panel | [
"Members of the Senate Homeland Security Committee grilled the chairman of BP America Monday about the blown out oil well in the Gulf of Mexico. Lamar McKay acknowledged that no plan was in place to deal with a catastrophic failure, but said several options are being pursued to shut down the runaway well."
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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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'99 Cents Only' Stores Losing Money | [
"Economic analysts say when inflation drives up the cost of doing business, a business passes on the cost to consumers. But the 99 Cents Only discount chain hasn't been able to do that. What cost 99 cents a couple of decades ago now costs $2.26, but the retailer still charges the same price. Now its CEO says he'll ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Turning Pages with the BPP Book Club | [
"An update on the Bryant Park Project Book Club, which this month is reading Hisham Matar's <em>In the Country of Men</em>."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Arrest Brings New Chill In U.S.-Cuba Relations | [
"In Cuba, a U.S. government contractor has been held in prison, without formal charges, for more than three months. Cuban authorities say they think he is a spy, but American officials say he was just doing development work. The incident has soured the Obama administration's cautious outreach to Cuba and left a tr... | [
"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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Brooke Stephens on Pension Plans | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to financial commentator Brooke Stephens. Stephens has advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of pension plans."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Umpire Firings & the Future of Baseball | [
"Host Renee Montagne talks with commentator John Feinstein about the 22 umpires who lost their jobs and what this means for the future of baseball."
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"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Iowa Finishes First, But Doesn't Win The Money Prize | [
"At 11 o'clock tonight, the exodus from Iowa begins. Even as the winner of the Republican caucuses gives his (or her) speech, the campaign staffers and reporters are heading to the airport for midnight planes bound for Manchester, New Hampshire. Political love affairs are fickle like that. We won't hear a question ... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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After Kalamazoo Shootings, Uber Defends Its Driver Background Checks | [
"If news headlines were all you read about the Saturday shootings in Kalamazoo, Mich., you might know only the basic details: that six people were killed, that the shootings appeared random, and that the suspect was driving for Uber at the time. In fact, in many cases, that has been the identifier in news coverage:... | [
"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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Women Are Destroying Science Fiction! (That's OK; They Created It) | [
"This month, science fiction and fantasy magazine Lightspeed interrupted its normal publishing schedule to bring readers a special issue: \"Women Destroy Science Fiction!\" Edited and written entirely by women, this issue is one part of a long, ongoing conversation about what constitutes \"real\" science fiction an... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Climate Change Is Destroying The World's Beaches, New Study Finds | [
"Climate change could wipe out as many as half of the world's sandy beaches by the end of the century, according to a new study published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change. Coastal erosion and rising sea levels, driven by rising global temperatures, could result in the loss of almost 50% of the world'... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Cows Take Over British Hotel's Closed Beer Garden | [
"The beer garden was shut down because of the coronavirus, but that didn't stop cows from a nearby farm. The hotel owner told a local paper that the cows must have thought they had \"herd immunity.\""
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Gunman Reported On Ohio State University Campus | [
"At least nine people were reportedly injured in a shooting at the Ohio State University in Columbus. For the latest, Steve Inskeep speaks with reporter Jo Ingles of Ohio Public Radio and Television."
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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New U.S. Citizens Share Experiences Of First-Time Voting | [
"Some immigrant voters around the country just became citizens and are voting for the first time in this presidential election. They reached out to NPR's <em>All Things Considered</em> about their feelings on voting for the first time."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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What's Next For Angola With A New President | [
"For the first time since 1979, Angola has a new president. But will João Lourenço bring change in a country struggling with an oil-dominated economy?"
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"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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Snowstorm Hampers Northeastern Holiday Travel | [
"A large winter storm threatens Christmas Day travel from the Middle Atlantic states north into New England. Forecasters say Albany, N.Y., could receive 10 to 20 inches of snow. Listen to NPR News."
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"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Remembered In Ceremonies Across Alabama | [
"Rep. John Lewis is being remembered this weekend in multiple memorial services across the state of Alabama, where he was born. Lewis died this month after more than 30 years of service as a Democratic congressman from Georgia, where he was known as the \"conscience of the Congress\" for his tireless advocacy for e... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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First Presidential Debate Now In Limbo | [
"The first Presidential debate is still scheduled for Friday at the University of Mississippi, despite GOP candidate John McCain's proposal to postpone the debate so that he and oppponent Barack Obama can focus on the faltering economy. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin offers analysis of the situation."
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Why Afghanistan's 'Underground Girls' Skirt Tradition To Live As Boys | [
"In many families of Afghanistan, the birth of a girl is mourned. While boys are seen as blessings, girls are considered burdens and forced to live a strict life of limited options. They can't leave the house alone; they're not educated; and they're dressed in clothes that conceal them and literally restrict their ... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Legal Fight Over Trump's Financial Records Grinds On Even As Tax Details Spill Out | [
"Questions have long swirled about the state of President Trump's finances. The New York Times appears to have answered at least some of them with a revelatory report over the weekend that says, among other things, that the president paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017. The president leaned on a f... | [
"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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The Year-End List Of Lists 2010 | [
"So the whole top 10 albums of the year exercise is fun and all. But you can only absorb so many of those lists before you start to crave more substantive, big-picture analysis of the year in music at large. You know, the kind of intelligent writing which starts from trenchant observations of trends, then expands a... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Past Violence Haunts Haiti | [
"NPR's Bob Edwards talks with Patrick Bellegarde-Smith, a Haitian historian at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, about Haiti's political turmoil. Bellegarde-Smith says the country is still affected by the violence of past regimes."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Reno Crash Killed 9; Probe Focuses On Wayward Part | [
"As thousands watched in horror, a World War II-era fighter plane competing in a Nevada event described as a \"car race in the sky\" suddenly pitched upward, rolled and did a nose-dive toward the crowded grandstand. The plane, flown by a 74-year-old veteran Hollywood stunt pilot, then slammed into the tarmac in fro... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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First Listen: Bonnie Raitt, 'Slipstream' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. There are two ways to carry old practices forward: Preserve or adapt. Both approaches have their ups and downs. Mere preservation can turn something hard, laying on the sheen of authenticity that masks death within. Adaptation can dilute a thing's essence so thoroughl... | [
"We open this week's show with Milky Chance, a duo from Germany that makes morning-after grooves with a global feel. Their new album is called Mind the Moon. We've also got two powerful, posthumous releases, one from the avant-garde composer and cellist Arthur Russell and the other from the late rapper Lil Peep, wh... | npr | {
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Returning Robin Signals Spring Is Just Ahead | [
"On this first day of spring, commentator Julie Zickefoose considers the robin -- that red-breasted bird that signals the start of warmer weather ahead."
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Later This Hour, Commentator | [
"Later this hour, commentator Miles Hoffman will come to terms with the musical notion of trills. But first, trills aplenty as trumpeter Jouko Harjanne (YOO- koh HAR-yah-nah) performs an Adagio by Alessandro Marcello (ah-lah-SAHN-droh mar-CHELL-oh). He's accompanied by organist Markku Hietaharju (MAHR-koo HEE-tah-h... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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Fact-Checking 'San Andreas': Are Earthquake Swarms For Real? | [
"The new movie San Andreas, starring Dwayne Johnson (better known as The Rock), is about a California earthquake so powerful that it destroys Los Angeles and San Francisco, and people can feel it all the way over on the East Coast. Could this really happen? And can earthquakes ever be predicted, as one scientist (p... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Car Talk 0922 May 30, 2009 | [
"Astronaut John Grunsfeld seeks help trying to loosen a calcified bolt from the Hubble Telescope. Also, a 1939 Cadillac Datemobile needs a power boost, a Jetta owner's devotion is tested by a series of unfortunate events, a roadtrip to Mount Rushmore gets muy expensive and we answer the question: Who is Pravo Yasda... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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SEIU Targets New Hampshire Republican | [
"The Service Employees International Union launched this ad today criticizing Sen. John Sununu (R-NH) for accepting contributions from pharmaceutical companies. It accuses him of protecting HMO interests by voting against lower drug prices. SEIU says it will spend $600,000 to air the ad."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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GPS Users Fear Getting Lost In Wireless Expansion | [
"GPS devices have become ubiquitous: Millions of drivers rely on them for directions. The government hopes to construct a new air traffic control system based on GPS navigation rather than the use of radar. They've also become an important tool in agriculture. But a multibillion-dollar proposal to provide broadband... | [
"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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Airlines to Improve Customer Service | [
"NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports that the major U.S. airlines have taken voluntary steps to insure better treatment of its passengers. Today was the deadline Congress imposed for improvements to be made in airlines' actions during flight delays, cancellations and other problems."
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Indonesia's Military | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Modi and The Bam; New Koch; An Offensive Play."
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Trump Spending Easter Weekend At Mar-A-Lago | [
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Kavanaugh Faces Roe V. Wade, Executive Power Questions On Day 2 Of Hearings | [
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A Rainbow Of Happy Endings In Ethnic Romances | [
"Romance fiction is the Rodney Dangerfield of the publishing world: It don't get no respect. This, despite the fact that romance is the most consistently profitable genre in an unsettlingly shaky business. Last year, romance alone contributed more than $1 billion to publishing's diminished coffers. And a growing am... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Webster Hubbell Case | [
"NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg reports on this week's Supreme Court decision in the Webster Hubbell case. The Supreme Court has dismissed a tax charge against Hubbell, saying he could not be prosecuted with documents he was forced to provide under immunity."
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Mississippi Town Reacts to Killen Verdict | [
"The manslaughter conviction of 80-year-old Edgar Ray Killen for the 1964 killings of civil rights workers James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman brings relief to many in Philadelphia, Miss. Townspeople say they have lived too long with the stain of the murders."
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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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Emersons play Beethoven | [
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"Achtung! Fahrvergnügen!; Simian excess; Mmmm... smells like kindergarten."
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Orange County Fires: 2 Firefighters Critically Injured In Fast-Moving Blazes | [
"An Orange County brush fire that ignited Monday morning has left two firefighters critically injured, ravaging more than 4,000 acres and forcing the evacuation of about 60,000 residents. Strong winds gusts up to 70 mph moving up and down California fed the flames of the Silverado Fire in Irvine, which erupted in ... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Analysts Mixed On Whether Strong U.S. Dollar Is Positive Or Negative | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Holiday Lights Turning Green (and Red) | [
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Teddy Thompson's 'Bella' Lives Up To Its Name | [
"Teddy Thompson sings in a keening tenor that registers as confidence and strength. Then he writes songs about what a weak, flawed, even weaselly man he can be. This contrast is the key to most of the songs on Bella. In \"Delilah,\" he speaks of having to get out of his own way to open himself up to a happiness tha... | [
"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 Thistle And Shamrock: Spring Is In The Airs | [
"For Joe McKenna, Kim Robertson, Liz Carroll and Jacqui McShee, spring is certainly in the airs, and also the jigs, reels and songs. Join us for a scent of the season. This episode originally aired the week of April 14. For more information on this program, visit www.thistleradio.com."
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FEMA Extends Housing Subsidies for Katrina Victims | [
"Thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees living in government-subsidized hotel and motel rooms now have additional time to find a place to live. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will now end the housing payments after the holiday season, on Jan. 7, 2006 -- and the cutoff will not affect Louisiana and... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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SAT Writing Test Worries Disadvantaged Students | [
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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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Geithner Meets With GOP Freshmen | [
"Tuesday's show vote in the House against raising the debt ceiling may not have been what rattled Wall Street, and the financial markets are somewhat accustomed to partisan shenanigans on Capitol Hill. The question now is whether the infusion of GOP freshmen, who so strongly oppose spending, will take this year's s... | [
"The president's speech in Cairo this morning hasn't distracted us completely from looking for the day's other top stories. They include: -- \"Rising Interest On Nations' Debts May Sap World Growth.\" The New York Times. -- \"Bankruptcy Filings Rise To 6,000 A Day As Job Losses Take Toll.\" USA TODAY. -- \"Californ... | npr | {
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Astrophysicist Adam Riess Plays Not My Job | [
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"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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John McCain Is About Survival, Not Principle: Vanity Fair | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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And The Nobel Goes To... | [
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Kosovar Refugees In Us | [
"Eugene Sonn reports on today's arrival at Fort Dix, New Jersey of the first wave of refugees from the war in Kosovo. The 450 refugees are all from the same camp in Macedonia, and organizers will provide all the basic needs, as well as counseling, for the expected three-to-six week stay."
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Letters: Digital TV, Video Game | [
"Melissa Block and Michele Norris read from listeners' e-mails about the transition from analog to digital TV and a a video game that allows you to try physics with an e-crayon."
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Update: Putin Critic Khodorkovsky Released From Prison | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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After Brexit Vote, U.S. Economy To Reflect Uncertainty About What's Next | [
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After Prison Break In New York, Viral Video Raises Questions | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Exploring TV's Takeoff on the Internet | [
"People are already calling 2007 the year of Internet television, and within the past few months, TV networks have officially jumped into the business. The founders of the popular web sites Kazaa and Skype are launching their latest project, an Internet TV venture called Joost. At the same time, indie web TV shows... | [
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Houston Participates in 'Green' Initiative | [
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New Orleans Update: Ronald Lewis, Clancy Dubos | [
"Steve Inskeep checks in with two people in New Orleans. Ronald Lewis is a displaced resident of the Ninth Ward in New Orleans who was the subject of a <EM>Morning Edition</EM> profile in October. Clancy Dubos is editor and columnist for the <EM>Gambit Weekly</EM> newspaper in New Orleans."
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Campaigns Work to Influence Perception of Debate | [
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Moammar Gadhafi Gallery | [
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Bush Takes Different Tack on Iraq, Troop Levels | [
"President Bush says he is ready to increase the size of the U.S. military at a White House news conference where he discussed the situation in Iraq. The president said the year has been \"a difficult year for our troops and the Iraqi people.\" Mr. Bush would not discuss any specifics of what he'll announce when h... | [
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5 Things You Should Know About Hillary Clinton | [
"Many Americans have a pre-formed opinion of Hillary Clinton, who is expected to announce her candidacy for president this weekend. Call it a blessing — or, simply, an inevitable effect — of being in the public eye for so long. But Clinton has long implied that the public perception of her is all wrong. \"Well, as ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Money In A Bottle: The Celebrity Scent Business | [
"If you walk down the cosmetics aisle of any big store, you might mistake the perfume collection for the guest list to a Hollywood party. Nowadays, there are more new fragrances released in a year than there were in the 1970s and 1980s combined. The numbers are staggering — at least 500 — each year. So perfuming is... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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News Brief: Trump's July 4 Speech, Census, Gaza Exodus | [
"President Trump plans to speak on the National Mall during what has traditionally been a nonpolitical event. Also, we have the latest on the census citizenship question."
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The Thistle And Shamrock: Fiddle Styles | [
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A Stiletto, A Lamppost And The Soul Of Berlin | [
"Something horrible has happened in Berlin. You won't see it on TV or in the newspaper, but I know about it. So do my neighbors. That's because there's a lamppost on our street, festooned with a note that reads, \"A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED.\" And naturally, once you see a note like that, you have to find out... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of March 5, 2015 | [
"In <em>Girl in a Band</em>, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon looks back on her marriage and career in music. It debuts at No. 5."
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Nan Talese Says 'No-prah' Over Controversial Memoir | [
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Deepwater Drilling Ban No Clear Political Plus For Obama | [
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Katrina vanden Heuval | [
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"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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1. Billboard + Simon/Pope | [
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The News Roundup For June 1, 2018 | [
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A Writer Lost His Singing Voice, Then Discovered The 'Gymnastics' Of Speech | [
"Most of us take our voices for granted, but New Yorker writer John Colapinto got a scare several years ago when his failed him. After working every day, mostly in silence, he damaged his vocal cords while singing with a rock band in the evenings after work. \"I would jump up at the end of the day, take the subway ... | [
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Pakistan Under State of Emergency | [
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Here and Now for Friday, March 16, 2007 | [
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'Footnote' Takes On Ambition, Father-Son Rivalry | [
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Paolo Angeli: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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A Taste of Native American Food Traditions | [
"NPR's Michele Norris talks with Fernando and Marlene Divina about their new cookbook, <EM>Foods of the Americas</EM>, which explores the recipes and traditions of Indian culture in North, Central and South America. The book was published in association with the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian."
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Battle Of The Senate Soundbites | [
"Facing a long hot summer drafting a health overhaul bill, those working on the issue had only one desire when the opening bell rang today in the Senate: Find the perfect soundbite that will make it into the papers. In the interest of fairness, we bring you both contenders, and a Star Wars Lego video we like (above... | [
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Solar Compactors Make Mincemeat of Trash | [
"In the summer months, Chicagoans flock to the city's beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront. Given the kinds of winters they have to put up with, you can understand why. But one of the drawbacks to a day at the beach is the garbage. \"I think a lot of times, the beaches do get dirty,\" observed Dan Quinn of suburban B... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Wrote 'The Girl Who...' | [
"If there were a list of books most likely to be in the hands of your neighbor on the train, plane or beach blanket this summer, No. 1 would most likely be Stieg Larsson's The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest -- the third installment of his posthumously published Millennium trilogy. Hornet's Nest came out in May... | [
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Take A Spin In An Electric Car | [
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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South America Correspondent ProFile: 'I Wanted To Be Exactly This When I Grew Up.' | [
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In California, Waiting For Hotshots To Come Home | [
"Firefighters in California are beginning to get the San Bernardino forest fire under control. The wildfire began Sunday and quickly burned nearly 8,000 acres. U.S. Forest Service firefighters called “hotshots” can spend weeks at a time battling these kinds of blazes, and also clearing away foliage to c... | [
"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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Democrats Slam Republicans For Stalling Oil Liability Bill | [
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