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Moussaoui Courts Death, and the Media, at Trial | [
"For the past few weeks, reporters like myself have been sitting very close to a man in a green jumpsuit with \"Prisoner\" written on his back. The sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui has given us regular contact with a man we once knew only from afar. He has been reaching out quite a bit, but I'm not sure we k... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Diplomats In Rome Discuss Aid To Libyan Rebels | [
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with other members of the Libya contact group Thursday in Rome. The ministers will discuss ways of assisting the Libyan rebels in their efforts to overthrow Colonel Moammar Gadhafi."
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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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Why The Atlanta Testing Scandal Matters | [
"Once, in a sauna at a Korean spa in Queens, I overheard what sounded like two teachers discussing the cheating practices of a third. \"You know how she does it,\" one said. \"She'll lean over a student about to put a wrong answer and whisper, 'Check your work.' \" \"Yes, and her finger will just happen to be on th... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Citing Progress, White House Disbands Jobs Council | [
"The White House said today that it would not extend the term of its jobs council, a group of high-profile executives tapped for advice on how to improve the country's jobs situation. The AP explains that the council was formed in January 2011 with a sunset date of January 31, 2013. Reuters reports that an official... | [
"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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Partisan Battle Expected Over Gorsuch's High Court Nomination | [
"President Trump announced federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch as his pick for the Supreme Court seat vacated by Antonin Scalia. Some Democrats are promising a fight over his confirmation."
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Week In Football Reviewed | [
"As National Football League training camps open, sportswriter Stefan Fatsis comments on the league's newly announced policy regarding players Twittering, quarterback Michael Vick's prospects on landing a job now that he's been released from jail, the demise of the Arena Football League and the birth of the United ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Brewery Owner Randy Sprecher Plays Not My Job | [
"Randy Sprecher came to Milwaukee years ago to make beer for one of the big breweries. But he didn't like the beer he was making so he founded his own brewery ... and now, his friends keep showing up at his door all the time with lame excuses. We've invited Sprecher to answer three questions about Carrie Nation, th... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Songs We Love: Yes, 'Heart Of The Sunrise' (Live) | [
"It's easy to look back on early-'70s jazz-rock hybrids with a snicker. For those of us who were there, that snicker might accompany a note of regret; some of us thought that stuff was amazing. But listening to a new collection of Yes' previously unreleased early-'70s live recordings — titled Progeny: Highlights Fr... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Brown vs. Board of Education | [
"On the 49th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision that ended the institution of \"separate but equal,\" Tavis Smiley talks to Attorney Raymond Brown, Seton Hall University Professor of Law and Elaine Jones, president and chief counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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G8: Iran Has Until July 5 to Reply to Nuclear Plan | [
"The foreign ministers of the Group of 8 countries press Iran to respond to an offer of incentives for dissolving its nuclear program, setting a deadline of July 5 for a response. The ministers are meeting in Moscow to discuss ways to discourage Iran from enriching uranium. Iran has yet to reply to the June 6 offe... | [
"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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Fewer Students Are Going To College. Here's Why That Matters | [
"This fall, there were nearly 250,000 fewer students enrolled in college than a year ago, according to new numbers out Monday from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, which tracks college enrollment by student. \"That's a lot of students that we're losing,\" says Doug Shapiro, who leads the researc... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Former Bush Ethics Lawyer Files Complaint Against FBI Director | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks to Richard Painter, a professor of law at the University of Minnesota and former chief ethics lawyer for George W. Bush, about why he filed a complaint against FBI Director James Comey for violating the Hatch Act."
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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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Minnesota Guard Families Prepare for Homecoming | [
"If it weren't for the increase of U.S. troops in Baghdad, 2,600 soldiers in the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the Minnesota National Guard would be coming home from Iraq about this time. Instead, after a recent four-month extension, they're hoping for July. Theirs is the longest brigade level deployment in the histor... | [
"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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Cloud Computing Pulls Upset Win At Preakness, Ending Triple Crown Hopes | [
"Cloud Computing pulled a surprise win in the final strides of the 142nd run of the Preakness Stakes, shutting out any chances for a Triple Crown winner this year. The clear favorite, Always Dreaming, who took the first jewel in Kentucky, wound up finishing eighth this run, despite sharing a strong lead with Classi... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Preventing Power Grid Failure | [
"It's been one year since a record blackout hit North America. What have we learned from it? Are blackouts preventable? Guests: Peter Fairley, contributing writer, Technology Review. Contributing editor for IEEE Spectrum magazine. Author of \"The Unruly Power Grid,\" in IEEE Spectrum, August 2004"
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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A Flutist Makes Ends Meet With Music | [
"Tod Brody's office in a cavernous Victorian in downtown Petaluma, Calif. isn't hard to find. Just follow the music. Since he was eight years old, Brody has spent hours each day playing the flute. He's a boyish-looking 55-year-old with responsibilities. He's married with three children. Together, he and his wife su... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Space Station Crew In Near Miss With Space Junk | [
"The crew of the international space station survived a close call with space junk Thursday. The three crew members took refuge for 11 minutes in the Soyuz escape capsule and then were told to go back into the space station. Officials were worried about a possible collision with a small piece of an old spacecraft m... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Ukraine: Race Against The Machine | [
"On this episode, Rough Translation travels to the other side of the impeachment scandal. Earlier this year, Ukraine elected a comedian as its new president, kicking off a wave of reform that swept the country. Now, Ukrainians feel like they finally have a chance at ending corruption. In part one of a special serie... | [
"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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Behind The Famous Story, A Difficult 'Wild Truth' | [
"Jon Krakauer's 1996 book Into the Wild delved into the riveting story of Chris McCandless, a 24-year-old man from an affluent family outside Washington, D.C., who graduated with honors from Emory, then gave away the bulk of his money, burned the rest and severed all ties with his family. After tramping around the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Allison Pearson's 'Love' Letter To Keith Partridge 2) A Twisty, Brutal 'Drive' For A Level-Headed Hero"
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Bob Edwards Talks With Donna Marcel, Editor | [
"of >Dog World</EM> magazine, about the outcome of the Westminster Kennel Dog Show."
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FDA Greenlights Sale of Cloned Food Products | [
"On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of meat and milk from cloned pigs, cattle and goats. The FDA's approval raises questions of bioethics and ultimately the public's willingness to trust these products. NPR science correspondent Dan Charles gives Farai Chideya an update."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Art Of The Vote: Who Designs The Ballots We Cast? | [
"When a voter heads to the polls, any number of factors may influence how she casts her vote: party affiliation, her impression of the candidates — or even the design of the ballot itself. The visual layout of a ballot can have a surprising effect on a voter's decision. And anyone who recalls the 2000 presidential ... | [
"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 National, Live On 'Other Voices' | [
"We just got our hands on a beautifully shot video of The National performing on the Irish TV show Other Voices. The video was filmed earlier this year in the centuries-old St. John's Church in Dingle, Ireland, where the show is taped. You may never have heard of Other Voices, but you've certainly heard of many of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Book Examines Connection Between Humans, Birds | [
"Whether it's a common sparrow or a rare warbler, it's a human instinct to watch birds. At least, that's the premise of Jonathan Rosen's new book, <em>The Life of the Skies: Birding at the End of Nature</em>, which explores the relationship between humans and birds.Have you seen the birders? Spring migrations are... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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From A New C-D, Called | [
"From a new C-D, called \"French Orchestral Miniatures 1850-1950,\" Douglas Bostock conducts the Chamber Philharmonic of Bohemia in the first and last movements of \"The King Amuses Himself,\" music by Leo Delibes (day-LEEB). (Classico CLASSCD 158)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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A Look Ahead To Election 2016: Who To Watch | [
"Eight years ago, on January 16, 2007, then-Senator Barack Obama became the first Democrat of the 2008 election to jump into the presidential fray, when he announced his exploratory committee for the presidency. Hillary Clinton, also a senator at that time, announced her presidential bid on January 20, 2007. Today ... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Muslim Community Wary Of U.K.'s New Strategy To Fight Extremism | [
"Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled a controversial counter-extremism strategy this week. It was met with swift criticism from members of the Muslim community that worries the policy will limit free speech, free assembly and freedom of religion."
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"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... | npr | {
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Without Medical Records, Scars Reveal Patients' Histories | [
"If you ever wondered what difference a system of electronic medical records might make in everyday care, stop at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital as Vice President Joe Biden did yesterday. A trauma nurse at the hospital told Biden (pictured) she and the doctors there commonly check patients for scars to piece togeth... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'I'm Going To Fight': Friend Of Philando Castile On Life After Traffic Stop Shooting | [
"It’s been a week since Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted in the shooting death of 32-year-old Philando Castile during a traffic stop. The aftermath of the shooting was livestreamed on Facebook by Castile’s girlfriend. This week, investigators released dashcam video from the officer&... | [
"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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Uncertainty Looms For Pentagon In Obama's Second Term | [
"America's military future is decidedly undecided. Looming sequestration cuts of massive proportions, coupled with a U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan are adding to the boiling partisanship over nominating Chuck Hegel as defense secretary. It's hard to avoid the conclusion that some of the biggest challenges for t... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: Staying Power | [
"Dale Cummings and Cam Cardow ask what else happens if Egypt's Mubarak stays?"
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds On Mountain Stage | [
"With founding member, singer, songwriter and harmonica master Kim Wilson at the helm, The Fabulous Thunderbirds has been creating blues-influenced rock 'n' roll for more than three decades. Wilson moved from California to Austin, Texas, where he first collaborated with guitarist Jimmie Vaughan. They would start Th... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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N. Korea Insists on Direct U.S. Talks over Nuclear Program | [
"Upon his return from the North, a South Korean envoy says North Korean leader Kim Jong Il will talk only with the United States over North Korea's disputed nuclear program. The envoy says he had not been able to meet with the North Korean leader himself. NPR's Rob Gifford reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Be Our Guest, Repeal Appeal, and Bigger Is Better."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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Stanford Has Most Sexual Violence Cases Under Review, U.S. Agency Says | [
"When the U.S. government released its tally of sexual violence cases on college campuses under review in 2014, Stanford wasn't on the list. But in the new list that's out this month, Stanford has the most cases, with five. The notorious assault that's been making headlines is not among the cases under federal revi... | [
"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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Savannah Mourns Lady Chablis From 'Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil' | [
"The 1994 best selling book <em>Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil</em> introduced the world to many of the eccentric characters in Savannah, Ga. Perhaps none was more popular than Lady Chablis, who also played herself in the movie. The transgender performer died this week and her hometown is remembering her."... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Exhibit Exalts New York's Early Radical Photographers | [
"In 1936, a bunch of young, idealistic photographers got together with a notion that they could provoke social reform through imagery. They turned their cameras mostly on the streets of New York — on shoemakers and street urchins and crowds at Coney Island. Though you may not be familiar with the Photo League, as t... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Double Take 'Toons: Get Over The Rainbow? | [
"Ugandan President Yoweri Musaveni signed a law that threatens to punish homosexual activity with life in prison. Joep Bertrams sees dark days ahead, while Pat Bagley thinks some Americans have a twin mindset."
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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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2016 Has Been A Mixed Bag For LGBT Politics | [
"At just about every Hillary Clinton campaign event this year, and much of last, you could find lots of rainbows and posters with the letters \"LGBT\" on them in the crowd. The average Hillary Clinton event has a healthy amount of gay, lesbian and transgender Clinton supporters in attendance. This past Thursday at ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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William Parker: Brilliant Free-Jazz Bassist | [
"The Village Voice calls him, \"the most consistently brilliant free jazz bassist of all time.\" Another critic likens Parker to Mister Rogers. A fierce player with a gentle personality, Parker made a name on the N.Y.C. jazz scene in the 1980's playing with pianist Cecil Taylor. He's gone on to perform and record w... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking The Companies That Track You Online 2) Steve Coleman: 'Harvesting' Funky, Brainy Jazz"
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Detective Shot Aerial Photos Of The Twin Towers | [
"More than eight years after the September 11th attacks, aerial photos of the Twin Towers burning and collapsing were released to the public. New York Police Department detective Greg Semendinger took the photos from a helicopter, and talks about capturing the images while on a rescue mission. Semendinger, who is n... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Police Chief Says Derek Chauvin Violated Minneapolis Policies On Use Of Force | [
"Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo testified for the prosecution Monday in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, who is facing murder charges over the killing of George Floyd. The trial is now in its second week of testimony. Arradondo said that he believes Chauvin's actions last May 25 violated the p... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Sony Tries New Super Bowl Ad Approach | [
"Amid the blizzard of new ads coming on Super Bowl Sunday, Sony tries a new approach. The company will try to sell its electronics products with an ad featuring singer Alana Davis -- and urge viewers to download Davis's version of the Crosby, Stills classic \"Carry On\" from the Internet for 99 cents. NPR's Laura S... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Sanders Among The Least Wealthy Presidential Candidates | [
"This story was first published by Vermont Public Radio. Sen. Bernie Sanders spends a lot of time on the presidential campaign trail talking about the plight of the middle class and the prodigality of the \"one percent.\" Meanwhile, Sanders and his wife, Jane, were likely in about the top 5 percent of American inco... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Political Junkie's First Weekly Chat | [
"The economic stimulus bill has been President Obama's first go at building a congenial relationship with Congress. But the House version of the bill didn't get a single Republican vote, and now the Senate is about to send its version of the bill into conference committee with only a few Republican backers. With t... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Why You Should Keep Medicines Out Of Summer Heat | [
"As record-breaking temperatures sweep the nation, it's hard to keep anything cool, especially if the power goes out. And, try as you might, it's hard to find health products — from prescription drugs to over-the-counter pain relievers — that don't caution against storage in high temperatures. The labels on many pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Zimmerman Posts Bond, Is Released | [
"One day after a Florida judge set his new bail at $1 million, accused killer George Zimmerman is out of jail after posting a bond. Zimmerman is the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman, who has been charged with second-degree murder, says... | [
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Airbus Leads Boeing In Commercial Aircraft Sales | [
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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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Klansman Convicted Four Decades After Crime | [
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How The 'Perfect 10' Became A Thing Of The Past In Gymnastics | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Rare Lightning Strike Kills Man On California Beach | [
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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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New Jersey Senate Campaign Satire | [
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Trump Picks Shanahan To Permanently Replace Mattis As Defense Secretary | [
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Biden Has Options To Leverage Trump's Sanctions On Iran | [
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Hulu CEO Makes The Case For His Company | [
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"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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IOC Deals Chicago Olympic Shock | [
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BYOG Picnic; Man Beheads Wax Figure Of Hitler | [
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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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Why Aren't Pandas Breeding In Chengdu? | [
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Trump's Jerusalem Decision Cast A Cloud Over Bethlehem's Holiday Season | [
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Muslim Woman Sues OC Sheriff's Department Over Headscarf Removal | [
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Embarrassed, Thai University Removes Anti-Cheating Hats | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Best Of Hanukkah Lights: Eight Stories, Eight Nights | [
"For each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, we offer a hand-selected work of fiction from the long-running Hanukkah Lights series. Modern day writers kindle our imaginations with stories inspired by the oil that miraculously burned in the temple for eight days and nights. 'The Demon Foiled' by Anne Roiphe A modern... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Report Raises Questions On Hospitalists' Costs | [
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These Books Amp Up The Adrenaline In Summer Reading | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jonah Ogles, editor of Outside Magazine, about adventure reads — summer books about survival. On his list: a tale of an 11-year-old who survives a plane crash."
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When The Holiday Season Is Transformed By Loss | [
"Alcestis 'Cooky' Oberg lost her father-in-law unexpectedly on Christmas Day in 1982. For the first few years, it meant that Christmas was a somber time. Oberg, a contributor to <em>USA Today</em>, talks about how the mood of the holidays evolved for her family over time."
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Boehner Is Speaker, But 19 Democrats Vote Against Pelosi | [
"Ohio's John Boehner has been elected speaker of the House for the 112th Congress. That part was not a surprise. Republicans will overwhelmingly control the chamber. But what was noteworthy was that 19 Democrats voted for candidates other than Nancy Pelosi, the outgoing speaker and now the minority leader. A dozen... | [
"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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>Jackie Robinson: A Biography</I> | [
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Jesus Started A Chain Letter — And Other Hoaxes | [
"William Shakespeare wrote in the margins of his books. Noah washed up in Vienna after the flood. Jesus sent a letter back to Earth after his ascension to heaven. Did you miss those artifacts of history? Of course you did. They're all frauds, concocted to convince the unsuspecting — and often they did. These frauds... | [
"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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Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Protests Over The Arrest Of A Popular Governor Continue For 3rd Week In Russia | [
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Listen: The Sound Of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago | [
"Two scholars at Stanford have joined forces to recreate what a Christian choir might have sounded like inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia before it became a mosque in the 1400s."
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Ex-Iraqi Soldiers to Replace Marines in Fallujah | [
"Marine commanders in Fallujah announce an agreement intended to end the nearly month-long siege of the city. Under the deal, former Iraqi soldiers will replace U.S. Marines encircling Fallujah. Meanwhile, 10 American servicemen are killed in separate attacks in Iraq. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and <EM>Washington Post<... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Many British Muslim Women Embrace Political Islam | [
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New Animation Details What Went Wrong In 2010 Plant Explosion | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Jeremy The Koala, Rescued From Australian Brush Fire, Goes Home | [
"Jeremy the koala — who became a social-media sensation after a photo went viral showing him recuperating from injuries sustained in an Australian wildfire — is being released back into the wild. The three-year-old male koala, nicknamed after his rescuer, was removed from the Adelaide Hills in South Australia after... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Explosions In Damascus; 'Globe' Endorses Huntsman | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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It's The Final ScuttleButton Puzzle ... For Now | [
"Some words I never thought I would utter: This is the last ScuttleButton puzzle that will ever appear on the NPR Web site. With the cancellation of Talk of the Nation, and of course the weekly Political Junkie segment that goes with it, the long relationship between Political Junkie and NPR is coming to an end. Th... | [
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In Case You Missed 'Em: The 10 Most Popular 'Fresh Air' Interviews Of 2018 | [
"In a year of big headlines, Fresh Air continued to dive deep, broadcasting in-depth interviews on topics that ranged from the magnificent to the microscopic. We spoke with scientists, journalists, activists, filmmakers and two free climbers who conquered a surface on Yosemite's El Capitan that was once thought imp... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Need Some Emotional Support? | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Inaugural Luncheon A Bipartisan Mixer Packed With Formality, Tradition | [
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Will HealthCare.gov Get A California-Style Makeover? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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A Parade, Restored: A Maurice Sendak Mural Goes From Bedroom To Gallery | [
"It's not that unusual for kids to have murals painted on their walls. But the mural that was painted on the wall in Larry and Nina Chertoff's childhood bedroom in Manhattan in 1961 was a little unusual. Showing a parade of children and animals, it was painted by family friend Maurice Sendak, the author and illustr... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Novelist Joyce Carol Oates | [
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Two Leads, Two Deaths In 18 Hours | [
"Over the weekend, soprano Kristine Opolais sang her heart out — and died twice. Friday evening she had sung the lead in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. It was her debut in that role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. It was a big deal. Opolais was so excited about it that she stayed up until five the next morning.... | [
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A Path Out Of Poverty: Career Training + Quality Head Start | [
"What makes a high-quality learning program effective not just for the child but the whole family? What else, besides a well-run early ed or pre-K program, is essential to help families break out of intergenerational poverty? These are some of the key questions that an approach called \"two-generation\" programs ar... | [
"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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The Supreme Court Extends A Life-Support Line For 'Dreamers' | [
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Social Media Users Focus Attention On Student Accounts Of Florida School Shooting | [
"This week, social media users focused their attention on the firsthand accounts of student survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. There was also some news that Russian bots were using pro-gun hashtags on Twitter in response. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson looks at... | [
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Deadly Suicide Bombing Strikes Israeli Town | [
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Migrants Fleeing Violence Dock At Sicilian Port Of Augusta | [
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Performance Today In Performance | [
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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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High School Violence | [
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Think Brexit Is Boring? Listen To Brexitcast | [
"The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union more than three years ago and the process to actually make that happen continues. Here & Now has been covering Brexit with the help of our partners at the BBC in London. Host Jeremy Hobson speaks to two correspondents who host the BBC’s Brexitcast podcast,... | [
"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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The Soulful Gardener Gives Advice To New Plant Parents | [
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Investor's Naked Selfies Ignite #MeToo Moment: Female Founder Fights Back | [
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"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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Amid Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits | [
"Nepal's tourism board is defending the number of permits it issued to climb Mount Everest for this season in which 11 people have died. And the country says it has no plans to restrict the number of permits issued next year, but rather that it hopes to attract still more tourists and climbers. \"There has been con... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Reckoning With Race in Journalism | [
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"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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Pope Talks Politics In First Papal Visit To Congress | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Judith Miller Details 'Times' Role in Inquiry | [
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"Photo: Getty Images News Headlines: Sept. 20, 2007CNN: Thousands Rally in Jena 'March for Justice' -- \"Thousands of protesters gathered in Jena, Louisiana, today to show support for the \"Jena 6,\" six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate. Today was the day Mychal Bell expected to find out his ... | npr | {
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Morning Edition Returns: 'It's My Party and I'll...' | [
"A newly formed political party baffles people in South Korea and makes itself the butt of jokes by naming itself \"Our Party.\" But there's confusion over just whose party it is."
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"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
"The sun is up, the polls are opening across the Golden State, and for political watchers one of the most interesting California primaries in modern times is finally here.\nIt¿s going to be a long day, especially for the political operatives who have pulled marathon days in support of both presidential candidates a... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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