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White House Warns Of Sequestration's Effects
[ "The White House and congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm bells over the consequences of the sequester, the across-the-board cuts to the budget that are scheduled to go into effect in March. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough said the cuts would offset \"pretty good\" economic activity over the pa...
[ "Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi...
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Richard Rodgers 100th Anniversary
[ "June 28 marks the centennial of master melody-maker Richard Rodgers, composer of such beloved musicals as <em>Oklahoma!</em> and <em>The Sound of Music</em>. Hosted by NPR's Susan Stamberg, <em>Easy to Remember</em> explores Rodgers' life and career. The program features music from cast albums, soundtracks, period...
[ "A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema" ]
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The Chemical Dangers In Houston's Manchester Neighborhood
[ "The Manchester neighborhood in Houston is ringed by chemical plants. We went out with a team to test water and soil for toxins and other possible dangers." ]
[ "Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In...
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Sweet Deal: Landlord's Cupcake Clause
[ "New York City landlords are known for driving a tough bargain. But landlord Jack Resnick and Sons put a little something sweet into a new lease: cupcakes. That's because the new tenant is the bakery Crumbs. The rider requires a dozen cupcakes to be delivered to the landlord's monthly sales meeting." ]
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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First Guantanamo War Crimes Trial Begins
[ "The first Guantanamo war crimes trial has begun. Salim Hamdan — Osama bin Laden's former driver — is accused of helping al-Qaida. Hamdan has denied the charge. Carol Rosenberg, the Miami Herald's reporter in Guantanamo Bay, talks with Steve Inskeep about the trial. DEBORAH AMOS, host: It's MORNING EDITION from NP...
[ "Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att...
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'Weary Working Women' May Be Key To Midterms
[ "Every election is at least a little different from all that went before. We in the media, in our struggle to capture the uniqueness of each campaign, rely on a key voter group we see as the most appealing, facile explanation for the eventual outcome. This is especially compelling if we can think of a cute catch ph...
[ "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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About 1/4 Of U.S. Breweries Join Sierra Nevada's Camp Fire Fundraising Effort
[ "Chico, California, is just one town over from Paradise, where the Camp Fire devastated residents, destroyed more than 13,000 homes and killed at least 86 people. But Chico is also home to Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which is releasing a special beer, Resilience IPA, to raise money for the victims of the wildfir...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Weighs Firing Mueller, According To Confidante. -- Dennis Rodman Says He's On 'Mission' To North Korea. -- Golden State Takes 2nd NBA Title In 3 Years. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Visit Milwaukee To Discuss Nation's Labor Needs. (Milwaukee Journal-...
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Israeli Court Finds Fatah Leader Guilty of Murder
[ "An Israeli court convicts Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti of murder and being a member of a terrorist organization. Barghouti, the head of the Fatah movement who has been mentioned as a potential successor to Yasser Arafat, rejected the Tel Aviv court's decision, saying it had no authority to put him on trial....
[ "Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa...
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Pain And Suffering At Life's End Are Getting Worse, Not Better
[ "It's been more than 15 years since the Institute of Medicine released its seminal 1997 report detailing the suffering that many Americans experience at the end of life and offering sweeping recommendations on how to improve care. But the number of people experiencing pain in the last year of life actually increase...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Obama's Tactics On Foreign Issues Under Scrutiny
[ "The release of a Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) video showing the beheading of American journalist Steven Sotloff raises the stakes for the Obama administration to take strong action against the terrorist group. President Barack Obama has received criticism from both sides of the congressional aisle for sa...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe...
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Mexico Worries That A New Border Wall Will Worsen Flooding
[ "Read a version of this story in Spanish. As the White House pushes Congress to fund President Trump's U.S.-Mexico border wall, a new wrinkle has emerged that could stymie parts of the massive project. Mexican engineers believe construction of the border barrier may violate a 47-year-old treaty governing the shared...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ...
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Later This Hour Critic
[ "Later this hour critic Ted Libbey will be adding three recordings of \"The Planets\" by Gustav Holst to the PT Basic Record Library. Here's a performance by Anthony Goldstone of two pieces Holst wrote for the solo piano: \"Toccata,\" followed by \"A Piece for Yvonne.\" (Chandos CHAN 9382)" ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?" ]
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House Retirement Tracker: GOP Exits Mount, Hurting Chances To Flip Control In 2020
[ "Retirements have begun mounting for House Republicans more than a year ahead of the 2020 elections, a sign that optimism about flipping back control of the chamber is lacking. A few are aging politicians, and several would have faced difficult reelection campaigns anyway. But some retirement decisions highlight th...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Later This Hour Pianist
[ "Later this hour pianist Rachel Franklin will be reviewing a new recording of sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, played by Mikhail Pletnev (MEEK-heyel PLET-nyoff). Here's a sample: the Sonata in D major, K. 443. (Virgin Classics 7243 5 45123 2 2)" ]
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Bush Says U.S. Is Winning in Iraq War
[ "President Bush says the U.S. is winning the war in Iraq. And he's calling the country \"an ally of growing strength.\" But the president admits there have been setbacks and sacrifice. In a prime-time address from the White House, he cautioned there would be more violence and death in the months ahead." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann...
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A Month In Mamelodi: 'Slum Tourism'?
[ "South Africans Julian and Ena Hewitt made headlines when they swapped their comfortable home for a shack in the townships. They talk with host Michel Martin about what they call a lesson in empathy." ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'" ]
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'1Q84': Murakami's Orwellian Best-Seller Now In U.S.
[ "Do you miss the girl with the dragon tattoo? Do you long for the thrill of following her adventures again through three volumes of exciting, intelligent fiction? If so, I have good news for you. She's got a sort of soul sister in one of the two main characters in Haruki Murakami's wonderful novel 1Q84. Picking up ...
[ "Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption" ]
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On The Ground In Crimea Amid Diplomatic Tussle
[ "The White House announced Sunday that President Obama will host Ukraine's interim prime minister Wednesday. It is another diplomatic move to peacefully resolve the standoff with Russia over Crimea. NPR's Arun Rath talks with reporter Emily Harris about the situation." ]
[ "Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi...
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'Elle' Magazine Heads 'Out Of Africa' With Diamonds
[ "Here's one for the \"Say what?!\" file: The September issue of Elle magazine features \"tribal inspired\" diamond jewelry, made in the shape of African masks, courtesy of ... wait for it ... De Beers. Yes, De Beers -- the same company founded by the controversial Cecil Rhodes, which admitted to price fixing in 200...
[ "Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career" ]
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On The Death Of Philip Stein
[ "Somewhat obscured among the wash of gloomy New York jazz news early this week is the passing of one Philip Stein. He was a small-time record producer and collector, and a long-time jazz fan; but as this Gray Lady obituary reads, he was also a serious visual artist responsible for 1) painting the oddly futurist mur...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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HHS Secretary Leads U.S. Effort To Stop Coronavirus From Spreading
[ "NPR's Rachel Martin talks to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar on what the U.S. is doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Airstrikes Move To Syria, Target More Than Just ISIS. -- New ISIS Video Released Of British Hostage. And here are more early headlines: Israel Shoots Down Syrian Warplane. (Businessweek) Obama To Speak To Delegates At World Climate Summit. (CNN) Wind May Fan Huge Wildfi...
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Ohlsson plays Chopin
[ "Pianist Garrick Ohlsson has made music by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) a major part of his career. From a concert appearance at Portland State University, we hear Ohlsson play Chopin's Ballade in F, Op. 38." ]
[ "More music from France: From Beall Hall at the University of Oregon, the site of the 1998 Oregon Bach Festival, pianists Julia and Irina Erkina perform the \"Petite Suite\" by Claude Debussy. (Bill Barnett Recordings)" ]
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WNYC's Genre Mix: Top 10 Albums Of 2008
[ "This is a list for the Age of the iPod Shuffle, as more people listen to more types of music than ever before. For me, music has always been like food: No matter how much I like pizza, I still want to have sushi, or tandoori, or coq au vin. So, yes, my iPod may be an insane musical smorgasbord, but that's not so u...
[ "Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926" ]
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The Motley Fool Take
[ "David and Tom Gardner discuss corporate corruption, WorldCom, eBay, and some of the week's other top stories." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Beth Orton: 'These Songs Are My Little Bit Of Sugar'
[ "In the late 1990s, Beth Orton set the music world buzzing with her singular sound: part folk, part electronica. But six years ago, she found herself at a life-changing juncture: pregnant with her first child — and dropped from her record label. Orton gave serious thought to leaving the industry altogether. Then, s...
[ "Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..." ]
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Confirmation Hearings
[ "NPR's Nina Totenberg reports on day one of the Senate confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft. The former US Senator underwent tough questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee over his views on civil rights, abortion, and school desegregation." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Senate Confirms Clinton As Secretary Of State
[ "The Senate has voted 94-2 to confirm Hillary Clinton as secretary of State. Clinton was expected to be confirmed Tuesday, but Texas Sen. John Cornyn raised objections, citing foreign contributions to Bill Clinton's foundation." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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Should We Have Empathy For Those We Hate?
[ "The latest episode of NPR's Podcast <em>Invisibilia</em> examines the history of empathy in American culture. In this era of political polarization, empathy has fallen out of fashion." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Studios Hope Holiday Family Movies Will Grab Slice Of Shrinking Box Office
[ "So far Disney's <em>Big Hero 6</em> is a winner and DreamWorks' <em>Penguins of Madagascar</em> is not. Studios look closely at opening weekend. In December, <em>Night at the Museum 3</em> will compete with <em>Annie</em>, just before <em>Into The Woods</em> enters the race on Christmas Day." ]
[ "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...
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UNICEF Report: 300 Million Cases Of Violence Against Children Ages 2 To 4
[ "A new report from UNICEF says that violence against children knows no boundaries. Among the statistics that back up that statement: Approximately 300 million children around the world between the ages two and four are subject to physical punishment or verbal abuse from their parents or caregivers. Every seven minu...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending...
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'You Don't Own Me,' A Feminist Anthem With Civil Rights Roots, Is All About Empathy
[ "This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. There's a certain kind of song you just want to crank up after a bad breakup or a rough day at work. In 1963, a young singer renowned for a hit about getting ditched at ...
[ "Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative" ]
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Former Interrogator Says CIA's Techniques Amounted To Torture
[ "Robert Siegel talks to Tony Camerino, author of <em>How to Break a Terrorist</em>. A former military interrogator, he is a strong opponent of the techniques detailed in the so-called torture report." ]
[ "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...
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U.S. Troop Move Rattles Koreans Wary of War
[ "News that U.S. troops in South Korea will be shifted away from the demilitarized zone with North Korea has raised fears in South Korea of a potential U.S. \"surgical strike\" on North Korea's nuclear weapons facilities. Analyst Chung-min Lee of Yonsei University finds that unlikely. He speaks with NPR's Steve Insk...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G...
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Doctors Lean Toward Introducing Allergenic Foods To Kids Early
[ "It's an anxiety that lots of us parents live with: With all the talk about the high rates of food allergies, will my baby or toddler be next? There's a lot that doctors are still trying to understand about how to treat food allergies in kids. But a committee of experts from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Britons Bristle At American Attacks On BP
[ "ROBERT SIEGEL, Host: NPR's Rob Gifford reports from London. ROB GIFFORD: One of Britain's top business leaders, John Napier, has written an open letter to President Obama to complain. M: The language and rhetoric of this dispute is going to the danger zone, it was becoming too highly personalized. The interpretat...
[ "Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M...
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Trump Says Keeping Syrian Refugees In Region Is 'Best Way To Help Most People'
[ "In a joint Rose Garden press conference Tuesday, President Trump stood beside Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and said the United States is helping Syrian refugees by supporting their needs close to home. \"Our approach supporting the humanitarian needs of displaced Syrian citizens as close to their home count...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ...
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New Mexico Works To Solve Issue Of Too Many Animals Without Owners
[ "The state also has student pilots who need flight time to graduate. Those pilots are being asked to airlift animals to other areas where they have a better chance of being adopted." ]
[ "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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'Hyperactive' Storm Season Update
[ "Here & Now&#8216;s Tony Mosley speaks with Megan Borowski, a meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network. This article was originally published on WBUR.org." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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San Francisco Tests Health Care System
[ "San Francisco began testing its citywide health care system at two clinics this week. Within 18 months, the program will be expanded to cover more than 80,000 San Francisco residents who have no health insurance. Christina Ng is with the North East Medical Services (NEMS) clinic, which provides culturally-sensiti...
[ "EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music." ]
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Job Woes Spread To Previously Stable Sectors
[ "Unemployment is on the rise. The latest data peg the nation's unemployment rate at 6.1 percent. Job loss that was once confined to problem sectors, such as construction and mortgage finance, is now spreading across the labor market. JACKI LYDEN, host: From NPR News, this is All Things Considered. I'm Jacki Lyden....
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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Models, Rules And High School Dropouts: A Guide To The Economics Nobel
[ "While a few gamblers bet real money on potential Nobel Prize winners, at Planet Money we're content to merely speculate. We're particularly interested in who might win the economics prize, which will be announced Monday morning. The good folks at Thomson Reuters are interested, too. Each year, Reuters publishes a ...
[ "Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day" ]
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Turkish Parliament May Consider U.S. Use of Airspace
[ "Turkey's government says it will ask parliament to approve a measure that would allow the U.S. military to use Turkish airspace for an attack on Iraq. An earlier attempt to permit U.S. ground troops on Turkish soil failed. NPR's Guy Raz reports." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann...
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Senators Moved By Actions Of Capitol Police Officer Goodman To Protect Them
[ "Updated at 1:16 p.m. ET U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, already lauded as a hero for his actions during the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol, received more praise Wednesday after new video showed him directing Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, away from the mob. The previously unseen video from a Capitol securit...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Ultracold Soup: Meet The 'Superfluid' States Of Matter
[ "Sharpen your pencils. Get out your notebook. Today, we are unveiling a new series called \"Back To School.\" In these episodes, we take a concept you were taught in school and go a little deeper with it. Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong and host Maddie Sofia explore OTHER states of matter — beyond solid, liquid, g...
[ "Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'" ]
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Battle Brews on Hill over Homeland Security Oversight
[ "The Sept. 11 commission recommended that congressional oversight of the Homeland Security Department be limited to one committee in the House and one in the Senate. Currently, dozens of committees and subcommittees are involved. The proposed change has met strong resistance on Capitol Hill. NPR's Pam Fessler repor...
[ "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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Biden Administration Focuses On Racial Equity, Faces Backlash From Conservatives
[ "President Biden's early days in office have included a focus on racial equity, arguing that it is the responsibility of the federal government. But that focus is facing backlash among conservatives." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho...
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New 'Fortune 500' List Shows Record Earnings
[ "The new Fortune 500 list that chronicles the largest American corporations was released on Monday. Melissa Block talks with Andy Serwer, managing editor for <em>Fortune</em> magazine, about which companies made the list this year and what that says about the current state of the economy." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'" ]
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The Paris Agreement Will Continue Without The U.S., John Kerry Says
[ "Steve Inskeep talks former Secretary of State John Kerry about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord — a plan that would reduce greenhouse emissions." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V...
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Sen. Jim Jeffords to Retire
[ "Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords sparked a dramatic upheaval in the Senate when he quit the GOP four years ago and became an independent. Now there are reports that he will retire at the end of his term." ]
[ "News Headlines: Feb. 15, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: John Lewis, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama -- \"Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a ...
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In A Global Age, A Whole New World Of Foreign Films
[ "Every year, the Oscar category for Best Foreign Language Film pits nations against each other, but this year's five nominees — winnowed down from 65 entries — aren't exactly born of the distinct national film traditions we've grown accustomed to. Take this year's Oscar-nominated film Incendies, by Quebecois filmma...
[ "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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Paper Cup Maker Leaves A Humble New York Legacy
[ "Leslie Buck died this week at the age of 87. He was a Holocaust survivor who came to America and devised an emblem of New York: the blue and white paper coffee cup with gold lettering that says, \"We are happy to serve you.\"" ]
[ "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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More Freedom for the Kurds
[ "Quil Lawrence reports on the Kurds living in northern Iraq. Because of UN air patrols, the Kurds are relatively independent of Iraqi control, and have a greater level of freedom and prosperity than many other people in Iraq." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer." ]
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Morning Shots: NBC's Surprising Success And Louis C.K.'s Next Gig
[ "From my beloved ex-hometown: The Minnesota Orchestra put on a show Thursday night, in spite of the fact that they're currently locked out in a contract dispute. [The Star Tribune] If you want to feel better about being a person who doesn't read a lot, you might enjoy Joe Queenan's discussion of his reading habits,...
[ "Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller" ]
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Iraq Post-War Planning
[ "A rocket-propelled grenade attack killed one U.S. soldier and wounded six on Monday. The attack comes one day after Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld warned of an increase in attacks against U.S. forces. Knight Ridder national security correspondent Jonathan Landay joins guest host Lynn Neary to discuss whether to...
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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The U.S. Is Headed Away From The Ideals Of Democracy, Says Author Masha Gessen
[ "NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Masha Gessen, author of <em>Surviving Autocracy</em>, about the state of U.S. democracy, as House Republicans continue to embrace former President Trump's lies about the election." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Don't Miss: A Party in Your Mouth!
[ "This is how great radio is born. The wonderful people up in NPR Digital Media were having a morning pow-wow today when one of our Web guys described the exciting and explosive reaction that occurs when one drops an entire roll of Mentos into a two-liter bottle of Diet Coke. Our crack online investigative team quic...
[ "May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?" ]
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Cannabis Industry Sponsors Colorado Symphony Shows
[ "The symphony sees it as a way to reach a younger, more diverse audience. Marijuana is legal in Colorado but it won't be for sale at the concession stands." ]
[ "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...
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A Southern Reflection On Halloweens Past
[ "Traveling of late through the Deep South, I'm here to report that we are ready for Halloween. Three cloth ghosts — green, white and orange — dangle from the mantelpiece of our town's nursing home. A fatter-than-usual Winnie the Pooh sprawls in a Picayune, Miss., yard, sporting a pumpkin for his middle. Miniature s...
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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Zimbabweans Await Election Results
[ "Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is demanding a recount of last week's elections, which could put an end to his 28-year rule. The opposition insists their leader Morgan Tsvangirai won. NPR's Special Africa Correspondent Charlayne Hunter Gault and Susan Page of the National Democratic Institute discuss the disp...
[ "San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music." ]
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Russia's President: Alleged Vote Fraud Will Be Investigated
[ "Reacting to widespread protests, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said alleged vote fraud of parliamentary elections will be investigated. The AP reports: Medvedev told reporters Thursday — after meeting Czech counterpart Vaclav Klaus — that the law may have been violated during Sunday's vote, because \"our elec...
[ "Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos...
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In 'Upheaval,' Jared Diamond Examines Crisis Resolution Through A Personal Lens
[ "If the past nine years have had you feeling on edge, Jared Diamond has good news and bad news for you. The good news: You're not alone. \"Even when I tell myself that we should be suspicious because every decade has seemed at the time to be the one offering the most cause for anxiety,\" Diamond writes in his compe...
[ "Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World" ]
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The New Republic: Raise Taxes On The Middle Class
[ "Timothy Noah is a senior editor for The New Republic. President Obama wants to extend the Bush income-tax cuts, but only on family income up to $250,000 per year. Mitt Romney wants to keep the Bush tax cuts for everybody and to further lower all existing income-tax rates by 20 percent. They're both wrong. Romney i...
[ "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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Kurt Volker And Tim Morrison Testify In Public Impeachment Hearings
[ "This afternoon, the House Intelligence Committee heard from Kurt Volker, the former State Department envoy to Ukraine for its peace negotiations, and Tim Morrison, a former National Security Council aide. Earlier, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an Army foreign area officer who serves on the National Security Council,...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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BP Can't Be Trusted: Rep. Ed Markey
[ "While Thursday didn't appear to change anything about the reality of the oil flowing from the BP gusher in the Gulf of Mexico, some things did change. For instance, BP publicly dropped its claim Thursday that the oil gushing into the gulf was flowing at a rate of 5,000 barrels a day. More is flowing into the water...
[ "News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just...
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Researchers Pin Down Genome of Parasitic Worms
[ "Filarial nematodes are thread-like parasitic worms. They cause painful and disfiguring swelling of the legs — a condition known as elephantiasis. Now scientists have sequenced the genome of one of the worms and hope for new treatments for the disease." ]
[ "Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In...
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Professor: Photoshopping Person's Race Common
[ "Software giant Microsoft has apologized for editing a photo to change a black man's head to that of a white man. Hany Farid, a professor of computer science at Dartmouth College, says the practice of swapping out a person of one race for another is \"surprisingly common.\"" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film" ]
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Fighting For The Facts: How To Tell What's News And What's Fiction
[ "There's big money to be made warping reality, but now, some of the world's biggest newsrooms are setting themselves up to call out lies when they happen. Joshua Johnson talks with two media reporters about what can be done to fight what's often called \"fake news,\" and the false accusations of \"fake news.\" Plus...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If...
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What's Being Done To Reduce The Sherpa Death Toll On Mount Everest
[ "More than 90 Sherpas have died while climbing Mount Everest, around a third of the 290 total lives lost on the mountain. NPR&#8217;s Danielle Preiss (@DaniellePreiss) looks at why so many more Sherpa climbers die and what&#8217;s being done to reduce the death toll." ]
[ "Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E...
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Excerpt: Neil Gaiman's 'Anansi Boys'
[ "The following is excerpted from the opening chapter of Neil Gaiman's Anansi Boys, copyright HarperCollins. Chapter One: Which Is Mostly About Names and Family Relationships It begins, as most things begin, with a song. In the beginning, after all, were the words, and they came with a tune. That was how the world w...
[ "Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'" ]
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Former Federal Prosecutor Paul Rosenzweig Discusses Mueller's Testimony
[ "NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former federal prosecutor Paul Rosenzweig, who is currently a Senior Fellow at the R Street Institute, about Robert Mueller's congressional testimony on Wednesday." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Election Spending Skyrockets After 'Citizens United'
[ "A 2010 Supreme Court ruling has made it easier for corporations and unions to spend to influence campaigns, while regulations also enable them to hide the source of that spending. So much cash is now flowing to both parties that the 2010 election is on track to be the expensive midterm in history." ]
[ "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...
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An East L.A. Football Rivalry, Unchanged For 79 Years
[ "An East Los Angeles rivalry has become the largest high school football game west of the Mississippi. The football teams of Garfield High School and Roosevelt High School will meet on the gridiron Friday night for the 79th year. The game is expected to draw 20,000 fans." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan" ]
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Trump Fires Campaign Manager Who Got Him Through The Primaries
[ "Donald Trump fired Corey Lewandowski on Monday — in what may be a symptom of much larger dysfunction inside his campaign. David Greene talks to Rick Tyler, ex-spokesman for Ted Cruz for his opinion." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau...
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Visa Problems for Musicians
[ "NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports on the problems many foreign musicians and artists are facing in getting visas to visit the United States. An already lengthy process has become more complicated and frustrating thanks to increased border security." ]
[ "Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music." ]
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Seeking Mental Health Help Can Be Hard In Military Culture
[ "We conclude our series on suicide in the military. One of the biggest obstacles to getting help for suicidal troops may be the macho military culture that stigmatizes any admission of weakness. At Ft. Bliss, in Texas, leaders are trying to change that culture." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Songs We Love: Joseph, 'White Flag'
[ "The members of Portland trio Joseph — sisters Natalie, Allison and Meegan Closner — blend their voices in the eerily close way that only siblings seem able to accomplish. The trio released its first album, Native Dreamer Kin, in 2014. A record of mostly quiet songs accompanied by acoustic guitar, it allowed the si...
[ "On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f...
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Bachmann Fights To Convince Iowans She's Electable
[ "GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann wrapped up her bus tour of Iowa's 99 counties Thursday. She's been on the road for most of the last two weeks in a final push to generate support before Tuesday's caucuses." ]
[ "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...
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NASA, SpaceX Aim To Launch Private Era In Orbit
[ "A private spaceship owned by a company called SpaceX is scheduled to blast off from Cape Canaveral in Florida early Saturday morning. If all goes well, the unmanned capsule will rocket up on a mission to deliver food and other supplies to the International Space Station, becoming the first commercial spacecraft to...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ...
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NCAA & Academic Achievement
[ "Guest host Tony Cox talks with Ron Stratten of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and <EM>L.A. Times</EM> sports writer Mike Terry about a recent NCAA study showing that too many black males put athletics ahead of academic achievement." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'" ]
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Marine Corps Identifies 4 Service Members Who Died In Chattanooga Attack
[ "Updated at 10:40 p.m. ET Their experience levels ranged from multiple deployments in war zones to one year in the service with no deployments. Their homes ranged from Georgia to Wisconsin, but their lives converged in Thursday's deadly attack in Tennessee. The Marine Corps has formally identified the victims as Gu...
[ "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...
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Beach Season Winds Down, But Burkini Debate Rages On In France
[ "Summer may be over, but in France the uproar over beaches banning the body-covering Muslim bathing suit, known as the burkini, is not. In fact, the debate has morphed into an even bigger discussion about the place of Islam in this staunchly secular nation. About 30 French towns tried to ban the burkini on their be...
[ "Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal...
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How Are People Feeling About Retirement?
[ "We ask people around the country about their retirement concerns and whether and how the economic crisis has caused them to reconsider their retirement plans." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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On The Money with Chris DiSimio from 91.7 WVXU
[ "Chris meets with John Schmitz and Declan O'Sullivan from Bahl and Gaynor Investment Counsel." ]
[ "A look back on the week's biggest local news stories from 91.7 WVXU." ]
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Under Cover Of Conflict, Hamas Killed Palestinians, Amnesty Alleges
[ "During the upheaval of last year's war between Hamas and Israel, at least 23 Gazans were deliberately killed by their fellow Palestinians, according to a report out this week from Amnesty International. Amnesty blames the killings on Hamas, which runs Gaza. It says those killed were accused of being collaborators ...
[ "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 ...
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Lonnie Holley: Self-Made Man
[ "Somebody does something a little different — they briefly step off the curb — and plenty of folks are ready to dub them a \"self-made man\" or \"self-made woman.\" But what Lonnie Holley does, and what he has made of himself, demands a whole new term. He truly is his own invention. On a Friday night in October, Ho...
[ "Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art" ]
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Franz Ferdinand: A Mod-Pop Tone-Setter
[ "The Scottish band Franz Ferdinand broke big in 2004, but to whom much is given, much is expected. Fortunately, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand finds the gangly mod-pop quartet tinkering with its formulas, implementing innovative production and unique instrumentation while retaining its core sound. (Eastern European keybo...
[ "The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers." ]
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Summer Eye Candy on our Anniversary
[ "In August 2007, a gender-unknown person by the name of Cy Savino uploaded a stunning close-up of a bee in multi-hued buds. Almost a year later, I now know her real name. Cynthia Savino spends her summers as a dance instructor at the Albuquerque Academy. She's also a fencing enthusiast talented enough to coach. And...
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Pfizer Goes Direct With Online Viagra Sales To Men
[ "The ubiquitous blue-toned TV ads for Viagra look downright tame compared with Pfizer's latest gambit for the impotence remedy. Pfizer is now selling the drug directly from the official Viagra website. Men still need a prescription for the diamond-shaped blue pills. But instead of going to the pharmacy in person, o...
[ "State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music." ]
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
[ "NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the potential California gubernatorial candidacy of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. With the state's power crisis ebbing away at Gov. Gray Davis' (D) popularity, many Republicans feel <EM>The Terminator</EM> is the man who can rescue their party. After all, they note, Ronald Reagan, Georg...
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders" ]
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Gardening, At Dumbarton Oaks
[ "This morning, I walked to Dumbarton Oaks a sprawling estate, high above Georgetown. Gail Griffin, the director of gardens and grounds there, kindly introduced me to Rigoberto \"Rigo\" Castellon, a crew leader. For an hour, he graciously gave me a tour of the impressive grounds. Afterward, I watched him and his co-...
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Learning With Disabilities: One Effort To Shake Up The Classroom
[ "This is what an inclusive classroom looks like: Children with disabilities sit next to ones who've been deemed \"gifted and talented.\" The mixing is done carefully, and quietly. Students don't necessarily know who's working at what level. Despite a court ruling 25 years ago that gave children with disabilities eq...
[ "California's Community Colleges, Part 7: Latinos Breaking Down Barriers. End Music." ]
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Curveballs: When What You See Isn't What You Get
[ "Some of baseball's most iconic pitchers were notorious for their devastating curveballs. From Mordecai \"Three Finger\" Brown and Sandy Koufax, to Barry Zito and David Wells, the curveball and its signature look, where the ball bends and breaks, have long been part of the game. And yet the curveball and whether it...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Legendary Actor Ed Asner, Who Played Lou Grant, Dies At 91
[ "The seven-time Emmy award-winning actor first rose to fame in the '70s for his role as a tough-talking newsman on <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</em>. Asner was also featured in <em>Elf </em> and in the movie <em>Up</em>." ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76" ]
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O'Connor's Departure Comes as Surprise
[ "The Bush admininstration may not rush to name a replacement for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who announced Friday she will retire from the Supreme Court. Many observers had expected Chief Justice William Rehnquist to bow out. He hasn't." ]
[ "Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal...
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Israel Allows Shipment Of Clothes, Goods Into Gaza
[ "Israel has allowed a shipment of clothes and other goods into the Gaza Strip. Since Hamas militants crossed the border and seized an Israeli soldier three years ago, Israel has restricted what goes in and out of Gaza, forcing residents to rely on tunnels under the Egyptian border for basic supplies." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga...
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Islamic State? ISIS? ISIL? Here's Another Reminder About NPR's Guidance
[ "(Note on Aug. 19, 2015: Go here to see our latest guidance on how to refer to ISIS/Islamic State.) If you need a refresher about what we call the Islamist fighters in Iraq and Syria who are dominating the news these days and why they're being referred to in different ways, Morning Edition and the Parallels blog h...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ...
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<i>Angela's Ashes</i>
[ "David D'Arcy reports on the film <EM>Angela's Ashes</EM> based on Frank McCourt's book, which opens around the country this Friday. Both critics and readers are wondering how well director Alan Parker has translated McCourt's memories onto the screen, and if a story based in Ireland during the Depression will attr...
[ "Maureen Corrigan reviews <EM>Demonology</EM>" ]
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Banks Disagree Over Plan On Principal Reduction
[ "Administration officials have been encouraging banks to go beyond what they've done so far and reduce the principal on home loans that are \"underwater.\" Bank of America has embraced the idea. But other banks have a different message. David Lowman of JPMorgan Chase told lawmakers Tuesday that principal reductions...
[ "Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa...
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Special Deliveries in Seattle Schools
[ "NPR's Robert Smith reports from Seattle on the decision by principals at several suburban schools to restrict the delivery of flowers, balloons, and other gifts to students during the school day. At homecoming, Valentine's Day, prom, and graduation, the large volume of deliveries has become a nuisance to school em...
[ "May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?" ]
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Balkan Floods Expose Deadly Mines From 1990s Civil War
[ "Bosnia and Serbia are struggling to recover from the worst flooding in a century, after three months of rain fell in just three days in the Balkan countries. At least 40 people have died in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia. Half a million people have fled their homes, and tens of thousands are without drinking water. Bo...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending...
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