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Winter Olympics Preview | [
"NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman talks about skating and sledding controversies, and who to watch in the upcoming Winter Olympic games. NEAL CONAN, host: It's less than a month before the Winter Olympic Games begin in Turin, in Italy. The air is already thick with anticipation of who the main contenders in ea... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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To Tackle Racial Disparities In COVID-19, California Enacts New Metric For Reopening | [
"There are many things still unknown about the coronavirus. But one thing is certain: the disproportionate harm COVID-19 has caused in communities of color. To address the issue, California has implemented a new health equity requirement on the state's 35 largest counties — those with a population of more than 106,... | [
"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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New Recommendations Urge Universal HIV Testing | [
"Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced dramatic changes to its HIV testing recommendations, urging doctors and nurses to screen all patients ages 13 to 64 for HIV as part of their routine blood work. But the policy change is raising many questions. Guests explore the case for universal ... | [
"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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Missouri Struggles To Record Racial Demographic Data For Vaccination Rates | [
"To avoid racial or ethnic disparities in vaccination rates, health officials are doing outreach. But demographic data quality varies between states. In Missouri, there are errors they can’t quite fix. KCUR’s Alex Smith reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"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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Excerpt: 'Stuff White People Like' | [
"1. COFFEE There is no doubt that white people love coffee. Yes, it's true that Asians like iced coffee and people of all races enjoy a cup. But it is a certainty that the first person at your school to drink coffee was a white person. It was obvious that they didn't enjoy it, but they did it anyway, until they lik... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Obama's Surge: Marines Depart For Afghanistan | [
"The surge of an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan started early Tuesday morning at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina. The first wave of Marines of the 1st Battalion, 6th Regiment said goodbye to their families and headed off to Afghanistan. The deployment came a week after Adm. Mike Mulle... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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Impeachment Manager Jason Crow Not A Usual Suspect For Job | [
"When Jason Crow went to Congress last January after becoming the first Democrat to win his swing district in the eastern Denver suburbs, he was one of only 15 members of his party who did not vote for Nancy Pelosi to be speaker of the House. Just over a year later, Pelosi announced that she had picked Crow to be ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Romney Begins Nominating Season With Iowa Win | [
"Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney has been considered a front-runner in the 2012 presidential race since before the campaign began. The Iowa caucuses presented the first real contest of the campaign, and Romney came out the victor. He won by eight votes."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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The Informal Media Team Behind Occupy Wall Street | [
"Protesters are not only occupying Lower Manhattan's Zuccotti Park; they're also occupying Twitter and other social media sites like Livestream, where visitors to the site can watch live footage from the protests. The Occupy Wall Street media headquarters is in the midst of the frenzy at Zuccotti Park. Under a gian... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Take A Peek Behind FDA's Velvet Curtain | [
"Do you know what the Deputy Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration looks like? Wondering about the organizational chart for the FDA's biologics center? Maybe you're just wondering what the heck is a medical device? Check out FDA's new website, FDA Basics. OK, maybe you don't want to see the faces of form... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Usher Channels The Grief Of Victims' Families On 'I Cry' | [
"Empathy is a powerful tool; even if we can't immediately connect with the grief felt by families of police violence victims, a compelling song can help place us in their shoes. Usher channels this feeling in \"I Cry\" — one of his most moving songs to date. One can almost hear the R&B legend's voice crackle as he ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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A Week in Los Angeles | [
"Today marks the beginning of five performances in a row with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in concert at Disney Hall in L.A. Music director Esa-Pekka Salonen gives us his insights into the music, and leads performances of works by Grieg, Sibelius, Beethoven and, to begin with, Richard Strauss' tone poem \"Don Juan... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Goldman Defends Taking Payments From AIG | [
"Since last September, the federal government has committed more than $170 billion to bail out the insurance giant AIG. This week, AIG began to spell out what it has done with the money. It said about half went to big banks to pay off complex trades into which it had entered, and on Friday, one of those banks, Gol... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Epic NBA Rivalry Has Continuing Star Power | [
"The NBA's most storied rivalry is back in a big way as the Boston Celtics play the Los Angeles Lakers in the finals. The match-up has hoops fans reminiscing about the old days, but there's plenty of star power in the current series."
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Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers For Dec. 10, 2009 | [
"Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales ending Dec. 10, 2009. Book descriptions are based on publishers' information."
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"Below you can find the complete list of recommended reading for Summer 2008. To print this list, choose the \"Print Page\" icon in the upper righthand corner. Click on the titles to read an excerpt from the book. Recommended Books Recommended by Nancy Pearl(Carry-On Books to Take You Up, Up and Away) The Arrival, ... | npr | {
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Pakistan Hopes Jailed American Won't Derail Talks | [
"Pakistan said Sunday a diplomatic row with Washington over a jailed U.S. citizen should not scuttle talks between Pakistani and Afghan officials on the war in Afghanistan. The U.S. postponed the trilateral meeting on Saturday, but Pakistan's Foreign Office expressed the hope that \"one person would not drive Pakis... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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An App That Helps You Scat Sing A La Ella Fitzgerald | [
"Wanna be the next Ella Fitzgerald or Cab Calloway? As they say, there's an app for that. NPR's Rachel Martin tries out \"ScatAbility\" with vocal improv educator Michele Weir."
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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'The Lion King' In 3-D: All Part Of The Corporate Circle Of Life | [
"In the cash grab, the shameless cash grab The lion sleeps tonight... This Friday, Disney will release their seminal 1994 animated film, The Lion King, into theaters for what seems like the upteenth time (actually the third). The draw this go-around? What else but 3-D, which will awkwardly retrofit the original gor... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Say Her Name: How The Fight For Racial Justice Can Be More Inclusive Of Black Women | [
"Philando Castile, Eric Garner and George Floyd. The deaths of these Black men at the hands of police have fueled outrage over police brutality and systemic racism. Men make up the vast majority of people shot and killed by police. But the names of Black women who were also killed are generally missing from America... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Marketplace Report: Sears-Kmart Merger | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Tess Vigeland of <EM>Marketplace</EM> about Kmart's proposed merger with retail giant Sears, Roebuck and Co. The deal is worth $11 billion, and would create the third-largest retailer in the country."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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The U.S. Army? There's An App For That | [
"The U.S. Army is working to use smartphones on the battlefield as a way to keep soldiers connected and give them better tools. Specialist Nicholas Johnson has designed a group of applications meant to help troops on the ground. Host Audie Cornish has more."
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Florida County Seeks to Redefine the Wildlife Refuge | [
"In populous southern Florida, Broward County is taking an untraditional approach to wildlife preservation by seeking to protect a wide range of animals by linking eco-friendly yards and public green spaces."
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"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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FAQ: What Is A Vaccine 'Passport,' And What Are These Credentials Used For? | [
"Vaccine \"passports\" are making headlines and eliciting emergency measures by governors in a handful of states. So what are these credentials, exactly, and what are they used for? What is a vaccine passport? It's a credential that can be used to show that a person has been vaccinated. The same technology can be u... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes | [
"A horse named Essential Quality won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, a first Triple Crown win for trainer Brad Cox. The gray colt was a favorite to win among gamblers ahead of the race. Essential Quality passed early leader Hot Rod Charlie around the final turn to win by 1 1/4 lengths, according to The Associated P... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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'It's Too Hot': Shanghai Wilts In Record-Setting Heat Wave | [
"Temperatures Wednesday in Shanghai hit an all-time high: 105.4 degrees, according to officials here. It was the hottest day in 140 years, since the government began keeping records. The Chinese megacity is in the midst of its hottest summer ever. Usually bustling streets are near empty at noon and thousands have g... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Film Looks at Twentysomething Che Guevara | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews <EM>Motorcycle Diaries,</EM> based on the diary of Ernesto Che Guevara as a young man."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Pope's Resignation An Opportunity For Africa's Cardinals | [
"The names of African cardinals are popping up as possible contenders to succeed Pope Benedict as head of the Roman Catholic Church when he steps down at the end of the month. The Mary Mother of Good Council School is one of a number of respected Roman Catholic schools overseen by the archdiocese of Accra, the capi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Cleveland Wins 21 Straight, Close To Breaking Another Record | [
"The Cleveland Indians are on a record-breaking run with 21 consecutive wins over the past several weeks. If the team wins Thursday night, they'll shatter a record that's stood for 82 years."
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No Rest For Lawmakers During Recess | [
"The House of Representatives is officially out for the August recess, and the Senate will soon leave town, as well. We hear from three members of Congress, who tell us how hard they'll be working."
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Enron and the Fall of Arthur Andersen | [
"Enron's fall 2001 collapse wound up taking down the accounting firm Arthur Andersen, too. The firm was indicted for having approved Enron's books, and went out of business. Critics say the government should have indicted responsible individuals, rather than the entire firm."
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"Not surprisingly, books about scandals dominated the best-selling business books of 2003. \"The number of Enron books alone would fill a small library,\" Randall Rothenberg, editor-in-chief of strategy+business magazine, tells NPR's Bob Edwards. Rothenberg says the best of the Enron-related books is The Smartest G... | npr | {
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Music Critic Milo Miles thinks Bahamian guitarist Joseph Spence is a gospel-blues great, one w... | [
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"Story: Loudon Wainwright's new double album, High Wide and Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project, is a tribute to the old-time country banjo player who died in 1931. The singer-songwriter explains the motivations behind the project — and why Poole was such an influential country pioneer."
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Smith Westerns, Gang of Four, Fred Schneider Holiday Record, and More | [
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"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Obama Names N.Y. Official To Housing Post | [
"President-elect Barack Obama nominated New York City's housing commissioner to direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If confirmed by the Senate, Shaun Donovan would help deal with the housing market problems that are at the heart of the nation's economic crisis. During his radio and online addr... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- COMING UP: Sebelius To Face Health Care Questions. -- 75 Years Ago, 'War Of The Worlds' Started A Panic; Or Did It? And here are more early headlines: Obama To Promote Health Care Act In Boston. (U.S. And World Report) Next Year's Social Security Increase Projected At 1... | npr | {
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Jones: Afghanistan Strategy A 'Three-Legged Stool' | [
"National Security Adviser James Jones says he and President Obama will seek other nations' help in Afghanistan when they embark on a trip to Europe for a series of meetings this week. \"We have to rebuild a lot of relationships. We have reached out to everyone that we possibly can,\" Jones tells Steve Inskeep. Wi... | [
"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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Scientists Who Want To Study Climate Engineering Shun Trump | [
"President Trump issued a sweeping executive order on Tuesday that will begin to undo a slew of government efforts to fight global warming. Among those worrying and watching to see how the executive order plays out are scientists who actually are in favor of exploring bold interventions to artificially cool the cli... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Fugitive's Facebook Taunts Lead Police Right To Him | [
"Victor Burgos fled because he faced criminal charges including domestic violence. He made the Ten Most Wanted list in Utica, N.Y. When he made it to New York City, he taunted police on Facebook, saying, \"Catch me if you can. I'm in Brooklyn.\" According to the Daily News, police obliged."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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All The Old Dudes: Happy Birthday, Ian Hunter | [
"Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople turns 70 today. Here's a video of \"All the Young Dudes,\" with Mick Ronson on guitar and David Bowie (who wrote the song) on sax. Hunter is a good songwriter in his own right, so I'm including this version of \"All the Way to Memphis.\" Happy birthday, Ian, and thanks for so many goo... | [
"Stories: 1) Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones 2) The Modern-Day Renaissance Man In Queen's Brian May"
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Song Of The Week: Phantogram's 'Fall in Love' | [
"NPR Music writer and editor Stephen Thompson joins us each week to introduce us to a new song. This week it’s “Fall in Love” by New York electronic rock duo Phantogram. Thompson says Phantogram’s sound is catchy but a little bit challenging. “The actual music is a kind of electronic p... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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Mosul and the Fight for Iraq | [
"Five years after the United States attacked Iraq, perhaps no place is more emblematic of the war than the northern city of Mosul. The fighting in Iraq's third-largest city seems to just go on and on. The U.S. military takes part of the city only to lose it again. Insurgents move out, then they come back in. After ... | [
"Charles Sennott is the London bureau chief for the Boston Globe. He was in London during the Underground and bus bombings on July 7. He discusses British reaction to the events and compares it to the American reaction to Sept. 11, 2001. Sennott is the Globe's former Jerusalem bureau chief. He has also covered the ... | npr | {
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The Killer At Home: House Cats Have More Impact On Local Wildlife Than Wild Predators | [
"What does an outdoor cat do all day? According to new research, it could be taking a heavy toll on local wildlife. A tracking study of more than 900 house cats shows when they kill small birds and mammals, their impact is concentrated in a small area, having a bigger effect than wild predators do. \"Even though i... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Human Biological Clocks | [
"NPR's Joe Palca reports on a new study that finds human circadian rhythms are much more closely linked to the earth's solar clock than previously thought. For years scientists thought the human clock was based on a 25 hour cycle. The new report is in today's issue of Science."
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Press Freedom Dwindles In Egypt | [
"Egypt's president says the nation is involved in a war against terrorism and the media is falling in line. Some talk show hosts have been pulled off the air for criticizing the government."
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OPINION: The Ghosts Of Colonialism Are Haunting The World's Response To The Pandemic | [
"Most believe that the colonial era– the time from the 1400s to the late-1900s when rich countries took over poor countries, stripping their people of independence and taking advantage of their natural resources — is over. But the coronavirus pandemic makes it very clear that the legacy of colonialism is alive. Sch... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Remembering The North's First Black Civil War Unit | [
"The 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry fought a historic battle Civil War battle 150 years ago, historic in part because it was the first all-black regiment from the North to do battle in the war to end slavery. Host Jacki Lyden discusses the assault on Fort Wagner with historian Steven Hill."
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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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Marines, Medic Charged with Murder in Iraq Case | [
"Seven Marines and one sailor have been charged with murder in connection to the April death of an Iraqi civilian in Hamdania, a Marine spokesman said. The case revolves around the behavior of Marines and a Navy medic who sought a suspected insurgent on April 26. Finding their target house empty, the U.S. force is ... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Egypt Releases Accused Israeli Spy in a Swap | [
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Bubble, Bubble, Oil And Trouble | [
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Concorde Flies Again | [
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Google CEO's Influence With Obama May Aid Tech | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Jessica Lea Mayfield: 'Heartfelt' Blasphemy | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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VIDEO: An Immigrant Family Navigates Generational Trauma | [
"Colette Baptiste-Mombo, a television engineer and community organizer, was born in 1958, at the height of the civil rights movement. Baptiste-Mombo's parents came from different immigrant backgrounds — while her mother was from northern England and immigrated to the U.S. from Wales, her father was born in the Bron... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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New Solar Geoengineering Experiment To Help Researchers Understand Efficacy, Risks | [
"Scientists at Harvard are planning a first-of-its-kind field experiment to help researchers understand the efficacy and risks of solar geoengineering. They insist it’s safe, but others disagree. Here & Now’s Lisa Mullins has more. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Thai King Throws Support to Coup Leaders | [
"As military leaders who ousted Thailand's president promise a return to democracy, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej expressed support for the coup. Because the king is revered in Thailand, his endorsement is expected to dissuade those who might try to reinstall the president. Bangkok was calm Wednesday and traff... | [
"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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3 Americans Detained In North Korea Urge U.S. To Secure Their Release | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Congress Agrees on Smallpox Compensation Plan | [
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Barbershop: Democratic Strategy | [
"Michel Martin talks election surprises and Justice Kennedy's departure with former Sen. Barbara Boxer; Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona; and Julian Ivey, who's running for Maryland's House of Delegates."
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Tibetan Sovereignty Has a Long, Disputed History | [
"Protesters this week have dogged the Olympic torch on its way to Beijing for the 2008 summer games. Over and over, they shout, \"China out of Tibet! China out of Tibet!\" Many Tibetans believe China stole their independence more than 50 years ago, when the communist government staked what it calls a rightful and s... | [
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Final Day Of Voting In Georgia's Crucial Senate Runoffs | [
"It’s the final day for voters in Georgia to cast ballots in a pair of hotly contested Senate runoffs. Emil Moffatt of WABE in Atlanta joins us for an update on how Election Day is faring. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Self-Declared Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Saudi Mosque Attack | [
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After Peace Agreement, A Baby Boom Among Colombia's FARC Guerrillas | [
"For Colombian guerrillas on the run from the army, crying babies were considered a security risk. That's why during the country's half-century-long guerrilla war, women – who make up about one-third of rebel forces – rarely gave birth. But under a peace treaty, fighting between Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colomb... | [
"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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Alabama Shakes On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
"Artists have been beating around the soul-revival bush for close to a decade now, and some — Amy Winehouse, Raphael Saadiq, Sharon Jones — have gotten closer than others. Alabama Shakes wins a spot on that list from singer Brittany Howard's first purr in \"I Found You,\" an ineffable plea made from a mold l... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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IRA Vows to End Violence, Join Political Battle | [
"The Irish Republican Army has announced it will end its armed campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland, and instead shift to fighting a political battle to reunite the island of Ireland. Madeleine Brand talks with Suzanne Rodgers, a reporter and columnist in Derry, Northern Ireland, about the IRA's plan."... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Reports: GM Facing Criminal Inquiry Over Delayed Recall | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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'A Community Of Desperation' Finding Sympathy And Solidarity In Dorothea Lange | [
"The U.S. government paid Dorothea Lange to take photographs. She's best known for her work with such federal programs as the Farm Security Administration, where she documented the painful economic and environmental crises of the 1930s and '40s across the American West. Across her body of work there are intimate ... | [
"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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Militancy Spills Over Into Pakistan's Swat Valley | [
"The rich are leaving, for fear of kidnapping. The poor are leaving, for fear of destitution. The whiff of Baghdad circa 2003 is creeping down the lush contours of Swat Valley in northwest Pakistan. Swat is not far from the mountainous, semiautonomous tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, although it is part of so-ca... | [
"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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Squeeze On World Cafe | [
"Squeeze, the effervescent duo of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, made its debut in 1978 and released the bestselling Cool For Cats in 1979. Now, it's made its first album of new music together since 1998. Difford and Tilbrook took a little time off from Squeeze in the mid-'80s, and each started to focus on a sol... | [
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Listeners Share Their Own 'Letters Of Note' | [
"Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel read stories about the memorable letters listeners have stored and savored over the years. The call-out was inspired by last week's series on \"Letters of Note.\""
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Want A Job? Try The Army. | [
"We get a lot of mail from listeners wondering if a recession's a good time for grad school. Meanwhile, the military just had its best round of recruiting in four years. AP's got an angle: \"U.S. Soldiers Re-enlisting Because of Poor Economy.\" Key quote: ''In the Army, you're always guaranteed a steady paycheck an... | [
"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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The California Report Magazine | [
"A New State Prison Changes a Small Town — The program looks at the impact of a new state prison on a rural county in northeastern California. The director of a new documentary joins the show to discuss how the prison has transformed Susanville's economy and culture in unexpected ways."
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Social Media Buzz: Net Neutrality, #MeToo And A Viral Bullying Video | [
"Strong reactions to the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to repeal net neutrality rules flooded social media this week, including some in response to a video featuring FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Femi Oke (@FemiOke) of Al Jazeera English about net neutrality, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Two Selections From The | [
"Two selections from the CD to be reviewed later this hour: Baritone Bryn Terfel (tair-VEL) and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform \"O Mistress Mine\" and \"It Was a Lover and his Lass\" from Gerald Finzi's cycle of Shakespeare settings called \"Let Us Garlands Bring.\" (DG 445 946-2)"
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Buena Vista Documentary Inspires U.S. Tour | [
"The Buena Vista Social Club CD has been a surprise hit in this country. Wim Wenders' documentary about old son players and singers is also proving popular. Now, three of the most prominent players on the disc and in the film are touring the U.S. While the Wenders film claims that the style of music they play, call... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Since Darwin's Era, Following Science Got Complex | [
"The digital revolution has given billions of people around the globe nearly instantaneous access to anything even close to a scientific breakthrough. But that doesn't mean people would recognize a scientific breakthrough if one occurred. Yet consider the reception for On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin's fir... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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White House Spokesman Doesn't Back Away From Trump's Racist Tweets | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's Franco Ordonez and White House Deputy Director of Communications Adam Kennedy about the president's use of racist language directed at four Democratic female lawmakers."
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After Floods, Nashville Proud Of Model Recovery | [
"As communities across the country's midsection respond to potentially historic flooding, federal emergency officials say they could take some cues from Nashville. The city endured record-breaking rainfall and devastating floods one year ago, and FEMA continues to point to the local response as a model. From member... | [
"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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'Morning Edition' Returns: Getting Fit with Vivaldi | [
"Researchers at Ohio State University report that volunteers who listened to Vivaldi's \"Four Seasons\" while working out on a treadmill did much better on a test of verbal ability than when they exercised without music. The study leader said both exercise and listening to music is known to increase one's brainpow... | [
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The Politics of the International Space Station | [
"European and Russian space officials meet next week to discuss how to pay for two Russian supply flights to the International Space Station. The station needs fuel, water and food that are usually carried up by NASA's shuttle fleet, which is currently grounded in the wake of the Columbia disaster. Russia says it n... | [
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'Carousel' Returns To Broadway | [
"Rodgers and Hammerstein's <em>Carousel</em> returns to Broadway for the first time in more than two decades. NPR's Scott Simon talks to opera star Renée Fleming, who has two showstoppers in the musical."
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New Capitol Police Chief Defends The Agency In The Wake Of The Jan. 6 Riot | [
"The new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police on Friday defended the beleaguered agency, saying that the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection should not define the department and that necessary changes to its procedures have been made in the months since. \"I know how good this U.S. Capitol Police Department is. I know the kin... | [
"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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Excerpt: Last Bus To Wisdom | [
"***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof*** Copyright © 2015 Ivan Doig 1. The town of Gros Ventre was so far from anywhere that you had to take a bus to catch the bus. At that time, remote locales like ours were served by a homegrown enterprise with more name than vehicles, the Rocky Mountain St... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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DJ Sessions: Yesterday's Covers, From 'Hound Dog' To 'The Twist' | [
"DJ Paul Ray, host of the rhythm and blues show “Twine Time” on KUTX in Austin, joins Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson for the latest installment of DJ Sessions. He shares a number of songs with original versions that may not be the ones we remember. He shares famous covers that people may not know are ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Coronavirus State-By-State Projections: When Will Each State Peak? | [
"Updated at 5 p.m. ET, April 20 As COVID-19 surges in places throughout the country, Americans are left to wonder, \"When will my state hit its worst point?\" A widely cited model offers some predictions. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation's COVID-19 projections were cited in recent White House briefin... | [
"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 ... | npr | {
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New York Is Set To Be First U.S. City To Impose Congestion Pricing | [
"New York will likely become the first major city in the U.S. to implement a charge for motorists entering its most traffic-clogged streets. The plan? To reduce gridlock while generating revenue for the city's stressed transit system. State lawmakers approved the deal on Sunday night, and the new tolls are slated ... | [
"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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Swissair Crash Update | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with CBC's Clare Mckenzie about the Swissair jetliner that crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Canada last night."
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What Do NPR Listeners Want To Hear About? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Tennis Tournament In Brazil Tries Out Ball Dogs | [
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Mussel Deaths Tied to Climate Change | [
"Researchers studying California blue mussels are learning more about how plants and animals react as the Earth warms up. They've focused on a mussel die-off in Washington and Oregon. NPR's Richard Harris reports."
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Examining The Economy Of Art Thieves | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Hough plays Rachmaninoff | [
"Pianist Stephen Hough is back to take on Rachmaninoff. We hear him in concert with the Atlanta Symphony, conductor Alan Gilbert, and Rachmaninoff's \"Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.\""
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Why Pius IX Might Be The 'Most Important Pope' In Modern Church History | [
"Pius IX became head of the Catholic church in 1846 and instituted the doctrine of Papal infallibility. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Kertzer says his exile led to the emergence of modern Italy."
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Gonzales, Bush Go Back a Long Way | [
"Renee Montaigne talks to Wayne Slater, Austin bureau chief of The Dallas Morning News, about Bush's loyalty to Alberto Gonzales. How would you describe their relationship? It's a very good relationship. When George Bush was governor, he named Gonzales as his general counsel and, in part, he did it because he was ... | [
"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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Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn | [
"Zach Galifianakis is best known for his unruly red beard and his role in last year's comedy smash The Hangover, about four friends who hit Las Vegas for a bachelor party and spend one big night on the town -- a night that goes horribly wrong. But his latest movie role is quite different from -- and much more serio... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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When Pt Commentator Lesley | [
"When PT commentator Lesley Valdes read an article recently that pronounced Mozart \"profoundly misogynist,\" she smiled. Because Lesley and her friend Louise know better: Mozart didn't just understand women, he gave their rage a voice: the Queen of the Night in \"The Magic Flute.\""
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Public Libraries Become Targets of Budget Cuts | [
"Public libraries are becoming vulnerable targets as cities and states seek ways to cut their budgets. Some libraries already are feeling that pressure -- even as they serve more job-seekers. NPR's Margot Adler reports."
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"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... | npr | {
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Be a Cheapskate: Take a 'Staycation' | [
"The program kicks of \"Cheapskate Week,\" a series helping listeners save money in tough economic times. In the first installment, increasing food and fuel cost are prompting many families to consider taking a staycation, replacing expensive travel with local destinations. Nancy Lewis, a family and consumer expert... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Ten-Year Nap': Stay-at-Home Mama Drama 2) PBS Series Takes a Long Look at 'Bush's War'"
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NPR/Ipsos Poll: Half Of Americans Don't Trust Trump On North Korea | [
"A narrow majority of Americans don't trust President Trump to handle the conflict with North Korea, according to a new NPR/Ipsos poll. The findings come as the president and his diplomatic team prepare for the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, where North Korea's renegade nuclear program will ... | [
"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 ... | npr | {
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Toast Of The Nation: Winter Jazzfest 2014 | [
"For one weekend each January, the epicenter of the New York jazz community is the Winter Jazzfest, a marathon where dozens of bands play a cluster of adjacent downtown venues over two frigid nights. At its peak, lines flow out the doors of clubs to see the famous and obscure alike, often presenting their newest pr... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Syria Photographer Covers The Fall Of ISIS | [
"Felipe Dana is a photojournalist who has been covering the fall of ISIS in Iraq and Syria."
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Mo Willems: The Symmetric Pirate | [
"As you may know, cartoonist and children's book illustrator Mo Willems is trying to become a radio cartoonist. We've asked you to caption some of his drawings and we've received hundreds of submissions. So with your help it's been a pretty funny endeavor. In this third installment, listen as Mo Willems and Michel... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Protests In Iran Continue With Reports Of 20 Killed And Hundreds Arrested | [
"Violent protests in Iran are continuing since they began six days ago. They're highlighting economic problems and the question of what impact U.S. sanctions have on Iranians."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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