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Tear Gas Flies As Pro-Democracy Protests Swell In Hong Kong | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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Morning Shots: The Bizarre Beef Between Shia LaBeouf And Frankie Muniz | [
"In what seriously has to be the weirdest celebrity feud ... ever, Shia LaBeouf keeps dissing Frankie Muniz, formerly of Malcolm In The Middle. Apparently, old grudges die very, very, very hard. Jonathan Franzen just can't stay out of the news. For one thing, his glasses were snatched off his face during Freedom's ... | [
"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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Race for Graham's Florida Senate Seat Heats Up | [
"NPR's Debbie Elliott looks at the tight campaign for Florida's open Senate seat. The race is between President Bush's former Housing Secretary Mel Martinez, and Democrat Betty Castor, the former education commissioner of Florida."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Multiple Prayer Vigils Held For Conn. Shooting Victims | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Reports Point to High Toll from Uzbek Unrest | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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How Must-Have Are Those Swanky Sunglasses, Really? | [
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Paperback Fiction Bestsellers For Oct. 7 | [
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Forget Jewelry: Give Your Love Music | [
"Every year, Valentine's Day brings the same old sappy cards, chocolates, and heart-shaped jewelry — stuff that's nowhere near as special as retailers would have you believe. Instead, why not impress your sweetheart with some music inspired by love? The last selection in this set — one of loss, love, and finally re... | [
"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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Worried Parents Balk At HPV Vaccine For Daughters | [
"More parents are worried about getting their daughters vaccinated against cervical cancer, despite more doctors saying the shots are a good idea. Over a three-year period ending in 2010, concerns about side effects more than tripled to 16 percent from about 5 percent among parents who didn't intend to get their te... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Rabbis Share How Rosh Hashana Will Be Affected By COVID-19 | [
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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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Credit Suisse To Pay $536 Million For Helping Rogue States Get Dollars | [
"Credit Suisse, the financial giant has agreed to pay $536 million to settle a case with the Justice Department after federal prosecutors accused the banking company of helping Iran, Syria, Burma and Cuba to skirt U.S. rules that make it more difficult for those countries to obtain U.S. currency. Attorney General E... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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Police: 1 Suspect In Custody In N.Y. Subway Blast | [
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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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As Fresh Water Hits Atlantic, Climate Changes | [
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Music Review: 'Extended Play' from The Dave Holland Quintet | [
"Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews <EM>Extended Play -- Live at Birdland,</EM> a new, live double album from the Dave Holland Quintet."
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"Use the list below to browse NPR's Best Music of 2010 recommendations. Each critic's list is presented separately. Click on the article names to read our critics' comments about the albums. You can also download the full list as a .pdf file (Windows: Right-Click and \"Save Link As\"; Mac: Control-Click and \"Save... | npr | {
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From Cooks To Accountants: Hilton Extends Paid Parental Leave To All | [
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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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Environmentalism So White | [
"Our relationship to the environment is tied to where we live and the connection we have to that space. That’s driven many to fight for clean beaches and plastic-free oceans, to choose to bring reusable bags to grocery stores, or install solar panels on the roofs of their homes. But others – including many people o... | [
"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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Russia: A State Gone Rogue? | [
"Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced Friday that 12 Russian intelligence officers were indicted by the Mueller investigation for allegedly conspiring to interfere with the 2016 presidential election. The news comes before President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Final 'Clunkers' Rush As Program Nears End | [
"Car buyers are rushing into dealers as the Cash for Clunkers' program winds down. It's been so popular that some dealers have stopped participating because of paperwork delays and a shortage of qualifying cars. NPR's Allison Keyes checks in with car dealers in Virginia on the program's last weekend day to see how ... | [
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Was on Music: Prince Returns to the Throne | [
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"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Is Erykah Badu's New Video Art Or Obscene? | [
"The Beauty Shop ladies weigh in on the alleged intelligence leaks by the Obama administration, and the role the press plays in reporting on top secret programs. They also discuss nudity by two popstars. Host Michel Martin checks in with journalists Viviana Hurtado, Bridget Johnson and Kirsten West Savali."
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"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Pelosi Re-Elected Speaker As Congress Returns | [
"The new House of Representatives was sworn in with pomp, circumstance and an ambitious Democratic agenda. Nancy Pelosi was re-elected speaker and the Democrats changed some House rules, such as repealing term limits for committee chairs. This has Republicans grousing at the festivities."
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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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Battle Across Media: 'Iron Artist' | [
"In New York's \"Iron Artist\" competition, artists create art and curate an exhibit in record time. Inspired by the original Japanese cooking show <em>Iron Chef</em>, the competition consists of two duels, each 45 minutes, in which opponents create artwork in response to a theme revealed to them on the spot. Runni... | [
"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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Indiana High School Allows 18 Year Olds To Skip Class To Vote | [
"One school in Indiana let 18 year olds skip class Tuesday morning in order to get a chance to vote for the first time. Their first ballot was cast in the presidential election."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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FDA Loosens Restrictions On Gay Blood Donors Amid 'Urgent Need' Caused By Coronavirus | [
"The federal government on Thursday relaxed restrictions on receiving blood donations from gay men and other groups as the country confronts a severe drop in the U.S. blood supply that officials described as urgent and unprecedented. The Food and Drug Administration's new rules are intended to spur a wave of donat... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Vic Chesnutt: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"I didn't think much of Vic Chesnutt when I first heard his music more than 15 years ago. I was just out of college and living in Athens, Ga. Chesnutt lived there, too, and was making occasional appearances at some of the local clubs. He was often drunk and sometimes belligerent. I walked out of at least one perfor... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Remembering Another Front-Line Worker Who Died Of COVID-19 | [
"Yves-Emmanuel Segui was a pharmacist who died of COVID-19 complications. His older daughter, Dr. Morit Segui, remembers her father's perseverance and their last moments together."
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"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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Chinese President Xi Jinping To Visit North Korea This Week | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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DJ Sessions: 5 Picks From The Latin Diaspora | [
"KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez shares five of his favorite songs right now, and realizes they all have a coincidental Latin connection. Music From The Segment Ana Tijoux, “Antifa Dance” Watch on YouTube. Clubz, “Pronto!” Watch on YouTube. Junior Mesa, “Far Out” Watch on YouTube. Sumoha... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Rebels And Government Forces Clash In Yemen | [
"Agence France Presse is reporting that a ceasefire is taking effect in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, after rebels and government troops engaged in heavy gunfire and shelling this morning that left several people dead. The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have been accusing each other of failing to adhere to a Un... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Morning Edition Returns: No More Rat Olympics | [
"Rodent researchers need a new name for their annual competition at Nebraska Wesleyan University after a rebuke from on high."
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Mortgage Crisis Crippling City Services? | [
"The subprime mortgage meltdown has hurt city and state tax revenues, and observers say those budget shortfalls could cripple public and social services. Christopher Hoene, director of policy and research for the National League of Cities, explains the link between the sub-prime crisis and the belt-tightening many... | [
"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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Retiree Health Benefits Tied To GM Peformance | [
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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New Watchdog Report Paints Grim Picture Of America's War In Afghanistan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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U.S. Economy Adds 850,000 Jobs In June | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Would You Tell This Man Your Life's Story For $10? | [
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Hating On Fat People Just Makes Them Fatter | [
"Don't try to pretend your gibes and judgments of the overweight people in your life are for their own good. Florida researchers have evidence that discriminating against fat people only makes them fatter. \"People often rationalize that it's OK to discriminate based on weight because it will motivate the victim to... | [
"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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Bear Stearns Execs To Face Financial Crisis Panel | [
"The federal commission tracing the causes of the financial meltdown begins a fresh round of hearings Wednesday. First to take the hot seat: top executives from Bear Stearns, the failed investment bank that helped set the meltdown in motion. Michele Norris talks to Phil Angelides, the commission's chairman, about t... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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For Senor Blues: A Horace Silver Tribute | [
"Bassist Christian McBride is the creative chair for jazz at the Los Angeles Philharmonic –- which means he gets to put together programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall with music he loves. One of the musicians he loves most is jazz pianist and composer Horace Silver. \"Horace Silver's music has always represented wha... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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INS Weighs Cost of Housing Detainees in Pennsylvania | [
"The Immigration and Naturalization Service considers moving some of its detainees from a Pennsylvania county prison, saying it charges too much to house the detainees. But some officials say it will cost the INS even more to transfer the detainees. NPR's Brian Naylor reports."
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New Dietary Guidelines May Lighten Caution Against Cholesterol | [
"New dietary advice is on its way. A panel of top experts — appointed by the federal government — is expected to update recommendations on what we should be eating. And one thing on the mind of the panel is dietary cholesterol. Americans have been told for decades to limit cholesterol-rich foods, but advice may be ... | [
"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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White House Issues New Gas Mileage Standards | [
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It's Time To Move On From The Past | [
"I've been thinking a lot about forgiveness – a subject that's been coming up quite a bit lately because, really, how could it not? As I was putting my thoughts together, Paula Deen, one of the queens of high-calorie Southern cookery, was still on her apology tour, trying to explain a few things, like her use of th... | [
"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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Scandal Forces British MPs To Elect New Speaker | [
"Monday's election follows last month's resignation of Michael Martin, who became the first speaker in more than 300 years to step down. Martin took the fall after details were leaked to a national newspaper of a parliamentary expenses system that allowed MPs to claim an array of goods and services at taxpayers' ex... | [
"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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'I Wrote This Book Because I Love You' | [
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Businesses Battle Back in Terrebonne Parish | [
"As much as oil and natural gas dominate the economy of Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish, fishing remains its heart and soul. During an October visit, Motivatit Seafoods was silent in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. But now the clank and clatter of seafood processing has resumed. But the employment situation ... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Malaysian Authorities on the Bigfoot Trail | [
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Update: Greek Parliament OKs Austerity Package; Protests Resume | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Not Your Cold War NATO: Alliance To Examine Itself | [
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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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President Obama Plans To Focus On Immigration Reform, White House Says | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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'G.I. Joe': Unreal American Heroes Bring The Noise | [
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"Stories: 1) Zooey Deschanel, All-Purpose Indie Princess 2) 'The Wackness': A Bildungsroman, With Bong Hits 3) Bob Kane: The Man Behind Batman 4) 'Generation Kill' Takes TV To The War Zone"
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'Lunch Lady' Author Helps Students Draw Their Own Heroes | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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First Mention: Wikipedia | [
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In A First, Unmanned Navy Jet Lands On Aircraft Carrier | [
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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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Paul Manafort's Ex-Business Partner To Testify For A Second Day | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Bolt, Gay To Vie For 'Fastest Man' Title | [
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Lawyers Debate the Legality of Domestic Spying | [
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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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Solving The Sleep & Alzheimer's Puzzle | [
"We know that people with Alzheimer's often have sleep problems. But does it work the other way? Do problems with sleep set the stage for this degenerative brain disease? Jon Hamilton introduces us to some scientists looking into that connection. In a recent study, researchers observed a key role deep sleep potenti... | [
"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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Around The Classical Internet: December 2, 2011 | [
"Alex Ross has provided an amazing first-hand account of Philip Glass addressing an Occupy Wall Street protest at Lincoln Center after a Satyagraha performance at the Met. Glass quoted from the Bhagavad Gita: \"When righteousness withers away and evil rules the land, we come into being, age after age, and take ... | [
"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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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
"(Sorry for the long absence with all of last month¿s big political news¿ as mentioned before, the new little one in the family has kept me away from the hustle and bustle. Look for more frequent blog entries this month! ¿JM)\nSecretary of State Debra Bowen¿s new report on the number of registered voters in [...]"... | [
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Scientists Battle In Court Over Lucrative Patents For Gene-Editing Tool | [
"The high-stakes fight over who invented a technology that could revolutionize medicine and agriculture heads to a courtroom Tuesday. A gene-editing technology called CRISPR-cas9 could be worth billions of dollars. But it's not clear who owns the idea. U.S. patent judges will hear oral arguments to help untangle th... | [
"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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Panel Round II: Swine Flu? Non! | [
"More questions for the panel ... Sarkozy stagecraft; how <em>vous</em> can prevent Swine Flu; and never leave a Yakuza behind."
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The Women In Kennedy's White House | [
"This month in Washington, D.C., a group of Kennedy-era staffers met for a reunion, including some women who worked for Kennedy the White House. While Kennedy’s womanizing is well documented, not much is known about his policies on women’s issues or the women who worked for him. From the Here & Now Cont... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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BU-t Will You Be Able To S-olve This Week's Puzzle? | [
"On-air challenge: This week's puzzle is called \"Bus Fare.\" Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase, in which the first word starts with BU- and the second word starts with S. For example: A onetime General Motors car named for a bird --> Buick Skylark. Last week's challenge: This is one of the \"lost\" puz... | [
"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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Top Stories: California Fires Grow; U.S. Decision On Jerusalem | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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Gephardt Ends White House Run | [
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Leroy Anderson: Master of the Miniature | [
"American composer Leroy Anderson was born 100 years ago Sunday. His pop classical pieces such as \"The Typewriter\" and \"Bugler's Holiday\" are favorites around the world, and this year there are tribute concerts from Ecuador to Sweden, as well as a new series of CDs on the Naxos label documenting his complete or... | [
"Music by American composer Leo Sowerby, born 100 years ago today: The Vienna Symphony Orchesta, conducted by Dean Dixon, performs \"Cascades,\" part of his suite \"From the Northland.\" (Desto D429)"
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Analyst: Declassified Report Used Improperly | [
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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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Domestic Violence Update | [
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Small Batch: Late-Night Comedy And The 2016 Election | [
"The twists and turns of the 2016 election — not to mention the characters at the top of each major-party ticket — provide many opportunities for comedy. But it's tough out there for late-night joke-makers, who face more competition than ever, not to mention a social-media landscape in which seemingly every possibl... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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Democratic Caucuses Have The Headlines In Iowa, So Trump Rallies There Thursday | [
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In Bowling Alleys And In Rock Clubs, The Dude Abides | [
"Actor Jeff Bridges may have revealed his musical talent in a movie — as Bad Blake, the fading country singer in Crazy Heart — but music is more than just a side gig for him. Bridges says he's always strumming his guitar, even when he's on a movie set. \"Whenever I'm working, I'll have my guitar with me,\" he says.... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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In Rhode Island, a Republican Governor in Democratic Territory | [
"We conclude our series on governors of states where the opposing party dominates state politics. In Rhode Island, Republican Don Carcieri is facing off against Democrats and the state's powerful unions."
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GOP Convention Delegates Ready To Roll In Tampa | [
"Republicans meeting in Florida will officially nominate Mitt Romney as their presidential nominee Tuesday. The convention gets into full swing after a day of weather delays. The platform committee says final approval of the document will come this afternoon."
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Defiant Florida Democrats Stand By January Primary | [
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Haitian President Says Infamous National Army Should Be Reinstated As U.N. Leaves | [
"The Haitian police must now take over the duties of securing the nation now that U.N. peacekeepers have left. And Haiti's President says the United Nations' withdrawal is a perfect time to reinstate the once infamous national army a move that has sparked concerns."
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Welcome to the United States of New Orleans | [
"It's hard to believe now that 50 years ago there was no NONY (New Orleans in New York) or Frisco Quarter or ChiNO. The New Orleanization of America began on August 29, 2005. That's when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, precipitating the largest migration of U.S. citizens since the Dust Bowl. The years after Katr... | [
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Same-Sex Couples May Have More Egalitarian Relationships | [
"Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks to researcher Robert-Jay Green about how people behave in same-sex marriage compared with heterosexual marriage. Green has studied LGBT relationships going back to 1975."
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From Last Year's Hamakua | [
"From last year's Hamakua Music Festival in Honoka'a, Hawaii, flutist Dorothy Lewis, pianist Cary Lewis and cellist Jim Walker perform an arrangement of the Sonatine en Trio by Maurice Ravel. Recorded last December at the Honoka'a People's Theatre. This year's Hamakua Festival opens on Thursday. (Barry Hufker Recor... | [
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LA Chargers Team Doctor Reportedly Punctured Quarterback's Lung By Mistake | [
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Pope In Philadelphia: 'In Families, There Is Always Light' | [
"Updated at 9:40 p.m. ET Pope Francis, in a speech at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, spoke of the need to preserve religious freedom throughout the world and warned against the use of religion \"as a pretext for hatred and brutality.\" \"In this place which is symbolic of the American way, I would like to refle... | [
"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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House Passes Debt-Ceiling Increase | [
"The House of Representatives voted Monday on a deal to raise the government's debt ceiling and prevent a first-ever U.S. default. The vote was 269-161. The dramatic vote was made all the more memorable by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' first appearance in Congress since suffering a head wound in a shooting six months ag... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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Credit Proves Tough Even for Good Borrowers | [
"Renee Montagne gets a firsthand account of the paralysis in the credit markets with Hugh Johnson, chief investment strategist at Johnson Illington Advisors. Johnson says borrowers are reluctant to make loans these days even to people with good credit."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Mr. Snicket Almost Explains It All | [
"The End isn't near. It is here. The 13th and final installment in the Baudelaire saga is now ready to be devoured by eager readers. As a public service, we asked the author for advice on the best way to read this book -- and on what to do when you finish the last page and are left with a sorrowful pit in your stom... | [
"Stories: 1) Chris Weitz: From 'New Moon' To 'A Better Life' 2) 'That's How' Christoph Niemann Explains It All"
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Double Take 'Toons: Boiling Over Lance? | [
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Royalists Want Monarchy To Return To France | [
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Assessing The BP Spill's Impact | [
"On April 20, 2010, a geyser of seawater, mud and methane gas exploded on the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling platform off the Gulf of Mexico. The platform sank 5,000 feet to the bottom of the Gulf, and for 87 days, BP's Macondo well spewed millions of gallons of oil and natural gas into the ocean. Scientists c... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Utilities Say They're Set for Heat Wave | [
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Residents of Benedict's Hometown Recall Softer Side | [
"Despite Pope Benedict XVI reputation as a hardliner, people in his Bavarian hometown of Traunstein, Germany, say they have seen his softer side."
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Excerpt: The Immortalists | [
"1. When Saul dies, Simon is in physics class, drawing concentric circles meant to represent the rings of an electron shell but which to Simon mean nothing at all. With his daydreaming and his dyslexia, he has never been a good student, and the purpose of the electron shell—the orbit of electrons around an ... | [
"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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'Free But Not Free': Zimbabwe's Amateur Filmmakers Turn A Lens On Their Country | [
"For decades, people living in Zimbabwe have been taught that speaking their minds comes at a cost. Under former president Robert Mugabe, an authoritarian ruler who held power for more than 37 years, openly challenging the government meant risking arrest, beating or worse. There's still a law on the books that make... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Summer Reading: U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins | [
"<EM>Weekend Edition Sunday</EM> talks with several notables from various professions about their reading habits, their favorite books, and what they are reading this summer. This week: U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins."
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"Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Philip Levine died on Saturday at the age of 87. The former U.S. poet laureate held a series of blue collar jobs before becoming a writer, and his poems often paid homage to the working class. Here & Now pays tribute to Philip Levine with an excerpt of Robin Young’s conversation w... | npr | {
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Barnes & Noble Set To Be Sold To Elliott Management For About $683 Million | [
"Just about eight months after Barnes & Noble revealed it was exploring a possible sale, the embattled bookseller has settled on a buyer. The mega-chain, which boasts 627 locations across the U.S., announced Friday that the Elliott Management Corp. has agreed to buy Barnes & Noble for about $683 million — a price t... | [
"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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"Loopy" – by violinist and guest host, Charles Yang | [
"Charles Yang along with pianist Peter Dugan and 16-year-old guitarist Gwenyth Aggeler perform \"Loopy\" by Charles Yang."
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"Pianist Jeremy Denk performs the \"Rondo alla Zingarase\" from Brahm's first piano quartet with three powerhouse From the Top alums: violinist Robyn Bollinger, violist Matthew Lipman and cellist, Gabriel Cabezas."
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Judge Restores Wisconsin Governor's Powers, Strikes Down GOP Laws | [
"A judge has struck down the laws that Wisconsin Republicans passed in December's lame-duck session of the state's Legislature, restoring powers to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, if only temporarily. A county judge ruled on Thursday that all of the laws and appointments passed by legislators were unlawful because they... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Salesman Waterboarded, for the Team | [
"News worth an honorable mention, including the story of a sales supervisor who poured a gallon of water over the nose and mouth of a colleague — in front of his sales team — to inspire them to sell more."
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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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CBO Predicts Budget Deficit Will Reach Nearly $1 Trillion This Year | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to Phillip Swagel, director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, who says the nation's fiscal outlook is challenging and is on an unsustainable course."
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Amid Turmoil, U.S. Speedskating Chief Resigns | [
"Already on thin ice after months of turmoil and scandal, the executive director of U.S. Speedskating (USS) has resigned. Mark Greenwald's departure comes just eight months before the next winter Olympics and during a restructuring and reform effort prompted by financial struggles, formal complaints by athletes, ac... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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IMF Warns Of Global Slowdown | [
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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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Former FBI Agent Speaks Out: 'I Was Not Protected' | [
"Robyn Gritz spent 16 years at the FBI, where she investigated a series of major national security threats. But she says she got crosswise with her supervisors, who pushed her out and yanked her security clearance. For the first time, she's speaking out about her situation, warning about how the bureau treats women... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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Guatemala's Incoming President Faces Tense Migration Talks With The U.S. | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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