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Conductor And Harpsichordist | [
"Conductor and harpsichordist Ian Hobson and his ensemble Sinfonia da Camera perform the Concertino for Harpsichord and String Orchestra written in 1936 by British composer Walter Leigh. Recorded January 24th in the Krannert Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (Jon Schoenoff Recordings)"
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"Stories: 1) Eugene Hutz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy Punk Hero 2) Combing 'Cold Case Files' With Michael Harvey"
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Washington Disaster Plans | [
"NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports that the District of Columbia is asking Congress for money to revamp its disaster response plans -- which were shown to be seriously deficient in dealing with the terrorist attack on the Pentagon."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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San Francisco Eyes School Vote for Noncitizens | [
"The San Francisco Board of Supervisors proposes granting parents who are not U.S. citizens the opportunity to vote in local school board elections. The move is aimed at encouraging parent participation. Opponents want immigrants to become full-fledged Americans before they vote. NPR's Richard Gonzales reports."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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A Nigerian Actress Had An Unlikely Dream: Make A Movie About Fistula | [
"\"Dry\" is a tiny word with many interpretations: a well-made martini, a fluffy towel after a hot bath, a subtle wit. But for 2 million women worldwide suffering from an obstetric fistula, \"dry\" means rebirth. It means the incessant flow of human waste dripping down their thighs has ceased at last, that their te... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Unions Eye Proven Tactics to Get Out Vote | [
"Just 13 percent of U.S. workers belong to a union today. That's down from almost 40 percent in the 1950s. As organized labor has waned, so has its political clout. To get out the vote for this year's presidential election, unions are revisiting traditional grassroots tactics. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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America's West Faces A Megadrought. What's The Solution? | [
"The western U.S. is no stranger to drought. But this isn't any dry spell. More than 70% of the West is exceptionally parched. Could it be a permanent change?"
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"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Kerry Stops In Afghanistan On Diplomatic Mission | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Monday. He's trying to smooth over the latest disputes with President Hamid Karzai."
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"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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U.S.-led Forces Face Heavy Resistance | [
"U.S. and British forces move closer to Baghdad, but some units are meeting heavy resistance. U.S. military officials say some Americans are dead and a dozen soldiers are missing after heavy fighting at Nasiriyah. And video footage on Al-Jazeera appears to show American prisoners of war. Hear NPR's Lynne Neary and... | [
"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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Live Topless Or Die: Bare-Breasted Activists Hit N.H. Beach | [
"On Sunday, a group of women relaxed on a popular New Hampshire beach — topless. Their mission was to decriminalize, destigmatize and desexualize the female body."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Depart Immediately', State Dept. Tells Americans In Yemen. -- Court Martial To Begin Tuesday In Fort Hood Shooting Rampage. -- Video: Boos And A Blooper For A-Rod. And here are more early headlines: Voters Choose Mayoral Candidates In Bankrupt Detroit. (Detroit Free Pr... | npr | {
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Blogger Luvvie Ajayi Is Judging You With Her New Book | [
"If you follow the television show Scandal -- and even if you don't-- you may have come across the hilarious recaps of the show by blogger Luvvie Ajayi. But for her longtime fans those columns — which even caught the eye of Scandal showrunner Shonda Rhimes — were just the on ramp to Ajayi's popular humor blog, Awes... | [
"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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Professional Holiday Decorators | [
"Stressed-out hosts across California are hiring some extra help this year. Professional decorating services are not just for the rich and famous anymore — they're also for hardworking folks with little time for the holiday trimmings. (Audio not yet available from this broadcast.)"
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"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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Excerpt: Black & White | [
"Chapter One Note: There is language in this excerpt some readers may find offensive. It has been years since anyone has asked Clara if she's Ruth Dunne's daughter—you know, the girl in those pictures. But it has also been years—fourteen, precisely—since Clara has set foot in New York. The Upper West Side is a fore... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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+1: My Cell Phone Rights At Shows Vs. Yours | [
"We recently asked people what they think about new technology that can disable their phone cameras or otherwise lock away their devices while at concerts. The poll we put up was prompted by Apple's announcement of a patent on tech that would forcibly disable cellphone cameras at specific locations and by another c... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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The Multiple Personalities of Multilingual People? | [
"Can multilingual people have multiple personalities depending on what language they are using? We explore a hypothesis by linguists that says people's personalities can be affected by that."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Guy Jumps Out of Plane, Lands in New York Mag | [
"A man now claims that a mysterious hijacker, missing since he jumped out of a plane in 1971, was his brother. The case of D.B. Cooper is one of the most famous crimes in American history. It is also the only skyjacking in the world that has gone unsolved. Over the past three decades, the FBI has investigated near... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Senate Considers Major Changes to Farm Policy | [
"The farm bill is back on the move, with the Senate considering major changes to the nation's farm policy. One plan, defeated Tuesday, would have ended the current program of commodity crop subsidies that critics say unfairly benefits the few and replaced it with a new crop-insurance program to help all farmers whe... | [
"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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Roundtable: Foreclosures Rise, Big Easy Reconstruction | [
"Guests discuss why African-Americans are fairing poorly as the number of foreclosures surge; New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says the city will spend more than $1 billion to rebuild; and why are some hospitals calling 911 to save their patients? Joining the panel: Bob Meadows, writer at <em>People</em> magazine; Micha... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Helping Coffee Growers Earn a Living Wage | [
"David Robinson, son of the late Brooklyn Dodgers' baseball star Jackie Robinson, runs a coffee farming co-op in Tanzania. The aim is to sell coffee directly to consumers so that farmers in the African nation can make a living wage. Most coffee growers in Africa and Latin America make less than $2 a day, even thoug... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Government Halts Use of Dogs Around Detainees | [
"The day after the first story of NPR's investigation into the use of dogs to terrorize and attack people held in administrative detention in the U.S., the Homeland Security Department notified the Passaic County jail and other facilities contracted by the federal government to hold detainees to stop using dogs aro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Robots, Not Humans, Are The New Space Explorers | [
"When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon 50 years ago, it was an inspiring moment for people around the world. But another kind of explorer is responsible for much of the modern enthusiasm for space exploration. \"Since the days of Apollo, the greatest adventures in space have been these robots that have gone all ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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White House Gives Outgoing Chief Of Staff Rahm Emanuel A Parting Gift: A Dead Fish | [
"Earlier today, President Obama announced White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is stepping down, to run for Mayor of Chicago. Pete Rouse will be his replacement. CBS News reports Austan Goolsbee, the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, presented Emanuel with a present at his final Senior Staff meeting ... | [
"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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Martin Talks With The Distinguised | [
"Martin talks with the distinguised cellist Janos Starker, who's in the process of releasing his second set of recordings of the six solo cello suites by Johann Sebastian Bach. (The first came out in the mid-60s.) Starker, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, says his newest recordings of the suites reflect a... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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The General's Strategy on the Eve of N.H. Primary | [
"NPR's Michele Norris talks with retired Gen. Wesley Clark about his run for the Democratic presidential nomination and his strategy going into tomorrow's New Hampshire Primary."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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U.S. to 'Pause' Troop Drawdown in Iraq | [
"Defense Secretary Robert Gates says it \"makes sense\" to temporarily halt the gradual reduction of forces in Iraq. The <em>Washington Post</em>'s Ann Scott Tyson reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Two Concert Houses, Two Divas | [
"Berlin's concert halls, the Philharmonie and the Konzerthaus, share little common ground. The Philharmonie is a modernist building designed by Hans Scharoun on Potsdamer Platz in the west. The Konzerthaus is a neo-classical building by Karl Friedrich Schikel on the Gendarmenmarkt is in east. The Berlin Philharmoni... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Andre Cluytens (Ah(N)-Dray | [
"Andre Cluytens (ah(n)-dray kl(oo)-TAH(N)) conducts the Orchestra of the Concert Society of the Paris Conservatory in the finale of the \"L'Arlesienne\" (lahr-layz-YEN) Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet (zhohrzh bee-ZAY). (Seraphim 7243 5 69724 2 1)"
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"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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N. Korean Refugees Tell Tales of Ordinary, Desperate Lives | [
"Sokeel Park sees the effects of North Korea's repressive government every day. He lives in South Korea, but works for an NGO named Liberty in North Korea. His job is to debrief those who've managed to leave the North and help them start new lives in the South. Park says that with so much focus on the country's nuc... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Only You Can Prevent Very Dramatic Fires: 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' | [
"The new movie Those Who Wish Me Dead is a lot of things at once. It's the story of a smokejumper, played by Angelina Jolie, who battles terrifying forest fires. It's the story of a young kid chased by killers. And it's the story of a pregnant woman forced to defend herself. The film is directed by Taylor Sheridan,... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Ivy League: Cold! Appalachian State: Hot, Hot, Hot! | [
"There's a video floating around on the Internet that some Web slingers are claiming is a recruitment video for Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. I won't say it's the worst video I've ever seen, but it's pretty bad. Watching it might make you want to buy a used car, but not attend an institute of higher e... | [
"After hours at the zoo; Science explains the Virgin of the Grilled Cheese; Road Kill: It's What's for Dinner!"
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French President's Bodyguard Faces Charges Of Assaulting Protesters | [
"France is consumed with a presidential scandal the media is dubbing \"L'Affaire Bennalla\" and \"Benallagate.\" The scandal involves French President Emmanuel Macron's former security aide, Alexandre Benalla, who was identified as beating protesters in a video of May Day demonstrations. The video, showing a helmet... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Brazil's Senate Prepares For Final Vote On Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment. -- Trump To Meet With Mexican President Ahead Of Speech. And here are more early headlines: A Hurricane Is Bearing Down On Hawaii. (CPHC) Islamic State Says Top Official Killed In Syria. (CNN) Typh... | npr | {
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Cruise, Singer Say 'Valkyrie' Will Surprise Audiences | [
"In Tom Cruise's new movie, Valkyrie, he and director Bryan Singer tell a story with an ending most audiences might think they know. Cruise plays Col. Claus von Stauffenberg, who was at the center of a plot by German generals to assassinate Hitler, take over the government and surrender to the Allied forces during ... | [
"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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Ben Marcato: 'Naturally' | [
"Ben Marcato was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before relocating to the Bay Area in 1993 to embark on his recording and performance career, he earned a Bachelor's degree in jazz guitar from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Describing himself as a \"natural\" singer, the self... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Detroit Mayor In Plea Deal, Quits | [
"Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accepted a plea agreement, stepped down from office and will serve jail time. He pleaded guilty to two felony obstruction charges stemming from a scandal involving a cover-up of an alleged affair with his former top aide. Noah Ovshinsky reports for Detroit Public Radio. MICHELE NORR... | [
"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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History of the Future | [
"Forum takes a look at the history of how we anticipate and think about the future."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Interpol's President Is Reported Missing In China, Prompting Inquiry | [
"Interpol President Meng Hongwei has been reported missing after leaving France for a trip to his native China, triggering a police investigation and search for the official, who hasn't been seen since Sept. 29. Meng's whereabouts are unknown. But the South China Morning Post, citing an anonymous source, reports th... | [
"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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Long-Delayed Rail Projects Could See New Life Under 'Amtrak Joe' | [
"Proponents of a long-delayed infrastructure project in New York and New Jersey are hoping “Amtrak Joe” will come to their rescue. The $30 billion Gateway Project, which includes rebuilding the 111-year-old train tunnel underneath the Hudson River, could see new life under the Biden administration. Host... | [
"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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Another Tibetan Nun Sets Herself On Fire | [
"In what's becoming a disturbing trend in China, another Tibetan nun has set herself on fire to protest the country's strict control of their religion. The Free Tibet Campaign says Palden Choetso is second nun to self immolate. Nine monks have done the same since March. The AP reports China's official Xinhua News A... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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State Budget Surpluses | [
"-- NPR's Adam Hochberg reports from Raleigh, North Carolina, on the budget surpluses that many states have this year, and what governors and legislatures are planning to do with the extra money. Spending the surplus revenue is an attractive option... So are tax cuts."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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12 Dead And Several Injured In Shooting At Southern California Bar | [
"A shooter killed 12 people and injured several more at a country music bar in Ventura County, Calif., late Wednesday. Among the dead was Sgt. Ron Helus, a 29-year veteran of law enforcement."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Six Protected Sea Lions Found Dead Along River | [
"Over the weekend, six sea lions were found dead along the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. The sea lions feed on the spring run of chinook salmon, much to the annoyance of fisherman, so the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife had set traps to catch and remove the sea lions. Agency spokesman Rick H... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Politics Chat: GOP Lawmakers Plan To Object To Electoral College Results | [
"A new Congress is set to certify the election results. But a group of GOP Senators say they will vote against electors from disputed states in what some are calling a loyalty test to President Trump."
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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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Baby Penguin Kidnapped from British Zoo | [
"Katherine Bright, manager of Amazon World Zoo Park on the Isle of Wight, discusses the case of Toga, the zoo's baby South African Jackass Penguin. Toga was taken from the zoo Sunday morning and is still unaccounted for. The zoo has offered a 1,000-pound reward for the bird."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Who's Bill This Time | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Shawshank Reality, He Who Shall Not Be Elected, There's an app for that?"
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news ... Moving on Up, Prez Charming, and Who's Big Gulping now?"
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Alabama Abortion Law Could Make Its Way To The Supreme Court | [
"Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law the nation's toughest anti-abortion law. It bans abortions except in cases of a serious health risk to the mother. There is no exception for rape or incest."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Politics and the Pulpit | [
"Host Tavis Smiley speaks with Republican Congressman Walter Jones from North Carolina and the Reverend Doctor James Forbes, Senior Minister of the Riverside Church in New York City, about preaching politics from the pulpit. Congressman Jones has a bill that would repeal the law which prohibits religious leaders fr... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Philly Cops Bust Crime In 140 Characters Or Fewer | [
"The Philadelphia Police Department is adding a new tool to its crime-fighting arsenal — Twitter. Supporters say the real-time information-sharing could help police build a stronger rapport with residents and better protect them. West Philadelphia resident Mike Van Helder remembers when police knocked down his neig... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Congressman And Iraq Vet Opposes U.S. Air Strikes | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Lessons Gleaned From The Dark Room | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Law Professor On What's Ahead For The Impeachment Inquiry | [
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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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The Modern Vampire: Bloodthirsty, But Chivalrous | [
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"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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My Mom Cooked Moringa Before It Was A Superfood | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Oil Spill Update From U.S. Response Commander | [
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City of Brotherly Love Goes Wireless | [
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The Best TV & Movies Of 2018 | [
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James Carville Joins The Afghan Campaign Trail | [
"What do Louisiana and Afghanistan have in common? These days, it's James Carville. The Democratic strategist who got Bill Clinton elected to the White House has signed on with another dark horse presidential candidate — this one in Afghanistan. At a time when many Afghans prefer to lessen their leaders' ties to th... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Black Lung Disease Can't Keep Frank Newsome From Singing Hymns | [
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Andy Serkis Reads Aloud The Entirety Of 'The Hobbit' For Charity | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Southern Baptist Convention Urges Churches To Welcome Refugees | [
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Surveying the Gulf Coast's Cultural Losses | [
"The extent of the damage to museums, parks, galleries and theaters in areas affected by Katrina is not yet known. Elizabeth Blair reports that leaders in the arts and cultural communities are starting to take stock of what survived, and what may be gone forever. Beauvoir, a historic home of Confederate leader Jef... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Census Shows Immigrants' Progress | [
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Germany Deals with New Smoking Regulations | [
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Whoopi Goldberg Snubbed by Oscars? | [
"If you watched last night's three-hour Oscar snore fest, you may have noticed -- like I did -- a glaring omission: Whoopi Goldberg was not shown in a montage featuring former Oscar hosts. (Whoopi twice hosted the show.) Apparently, Whoopi was watching, too. Here's what happened on The View today: (This would be th... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Two Years After Big Blackout, Is Power Grid Fixed? | [
"Who turned out the lights out, and what's being done about it? Two years ago this weekend, the biggest blackout in U.S. history struck parts of the Northeast, Midwest and Canada, knocking out power to millions of Americans. Karen Grigsby Bates looks at what's been done since to fix the problems that led up to the ... | [
"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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Award-Winning Poet Aims To Push Boundaries Of Conversations On Motherhood | [
"Hollie McNish talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her new memoir and why \"the wrong things are taboo in our society.\" (LANGUAGE WARNING: \"God damn\" is bleeped five times throughout the segment.)"
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"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Draft Dodger Seeks Pardon | [
"NPR's Phillip Martin reports on an African-American man who fled the U.S. four decades ago after being convicted of draft dodging. He says the sentence was racist, provoked by his demand that he be addressed as \"Mister\", and he is asking for a presidential pardon."
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The Amazon Road: Paving Paradise For Progress? | [
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In Oaxaca, Mexico, A Locally Made Soda Takes Aim At Coca-Cola's Supremacy | [
"In the sunny colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico, diners at the upscale restaurant Los Danzantes might notice their fellow patrons drinking a brown, carbonated soda. It looks like Coca-Cola and it tastes — almost — like Coca-Cola. But Coca-Cola it is not. It's a drink called Zega-Cola, an all-natural substitute to the... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Viral Video: Baltimore Officer, Seen Pummeling Man, Resigns | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Discusses How To Fix Country's Crumbling Economy | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube about his mission to turn around his country's crumbling economy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Gold Prices Soar To Record High Amid Pandemic | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Tennis' King vs. Riggs in 'A Necessary Spectacle' | [
"Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews <EM>A Necessary Spectacle: Billie Jean King, Bobby Riggs, and the Tennis Match that Leveled the Game</EM>. It's about the 1973 battle of the sexes match that inspired great bravado and even greater publicity."
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Remembering Delmark Records Founder Bob Koester | [
"NPR's Scott Simon remembers Bob Koester, founder of the indie jazz and blues label Delmark Records, who died this week at the age of 88."
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How Books Shaped The American National Identity | [
"Books can change the way we think and can continue to influence events long after they were written. The Library of Congress exhibit \"Books That Shaped America\" features 88 books — from Thomas Paine's Common Sense to Dr. Seuss' The Cat In The Hat — that have influenced national identity. Mark Dimunation, chief o... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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THEESatisfaction On World Cafe | [
"Working in a subgenre somewhere between soul and rap, Stasia \"Stas\" Irons and Catherine \"Cat\" Harris-White form the avant-garde hip-hop duo THEESatisfaction. Based in Seattle, the young duo released its first album, awE naturalE, back in March. With their innovative mix of hip-hop and spoken-word poetry, THEES... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Swapping Ages, Genders In Cyberspace | [
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Greg Brown On Mountain Stage | [
"Greg Brown and I go back a long way, somewhere around four decades. Before Mountain Stage existed, I would sometimes do a National Endowment for the Arts program called Artist-in-Residence that included workshops in schools and a concert in the community. Iowa was a big participant in this program, and I went ther... | [
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Reporter John Carreyrou On The 'Bad Blood' Of Theranos | [
"Elizabeth Holmes is — or maybe that should be was — rich, charismatic, and accomplished, the founder and CEO of a company valued at $10 billion dollars that supposedly had developed a device capable of running scores of tests on a tiny, pin-prick drop of blood. It could have transformed medical care. But earlier t... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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California Rule Would Charge Developers for Air Pollution | [
"Air quality regulators in California's Central Valley have become the first in the nation to pass a rule that links the two. Developers are being required to make major efforts to reduce air pollution by planning smarter communities or paying a fee. From member station KPCC, Tamara Keith reports."
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A Windborne Clue To A Mysterious Childhood Disease | [
"At first, Deborah Kogan of New York says, she thought it would pass. Her 4-year-old son's fever had been on the rise for hours, and he was looking puffy. Kogan took Leo to the pediatrician, who thought it might be strep throat. It wasn't. A few days later, Leo \"woke up, and he looked as if he was one of the chara... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Death For 4 Men Convicted In Indian Gang Rape And Murder. -- As Talks Continue, CIA Gets Some Weapons To Syrian Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Taliban Militants Attack U.S. Consulate In Afghanistan. (USA Today) Thousands Evacuated From Boulder Area After His... | npr | {
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How Active Duty Military Are Navigating Changing Attitudes Toward Marijuana | [
"California is the latest state to begin legal recreational sale of marijuana. That presents a challenge to the thousands of active duty military — and their families."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Child-Welfare Workers Take Lessons from Police | [
"Child-welfare workers in Illinois take lessons from law enforcement officers for new ideas on how to search for the nearly 400 children missing from the state's foster care system. The new venture aims to train social workers to think like detectives. Many of the missing children have run away or have been abducte... | [
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Life and Art Meet Unexpectedly on CSI Sets | [
"The <em>CSI</em> shows may be fiction, but lately the cast and crew are getting a dose of reality. On Friday, a dead body floated to shore in Miami as the crew was getting ready for a helicopter shoot. Earlier in the week, a mummified body turned up in a building in Los Angeles where the cast of <em>CSI: New Yo... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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KJZZ's The Show: Friday Newscap | [
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Gold Coin Dropped In Pa. Salvation Army Kettle | [
"The Salvation Army says someone dropped a gold Krugerrand worth more than $1,000 in a collection kettle in south-central Pennsylvania. The South African gold coin was wrapped in a $1 bill and was discovered later while collections were being counted. It was placed Friday in a kettle outside a Kmart store in Spring... | [
"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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How Industrial Chemical Regulation Failed West Virginia | [
"On Jan. 9, people in and around Charleston, W.Va., began showing up at hospitals: They had nausea, eye infections and some were vomiting. It was later discovered that around 10,000 gallons of toxic chemicals had leaked into the Elk River, just upstream from a water treatment plant that serves 300,000 people. Citiz... | [
"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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An Unexpected Hospital Revelation | [
"When commentator J. Milligan was called to his grandfather's hospital bedside, he got an unforgettable message. Instead of sharing a secret of the universe, Milligan's grandfather imparted his plan for making a new toy. J. Milligan is the author of the novel Jack Fish."
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Jesse & Joy, Juanes Win Big At Latin Grammys | [
"Click the audio link to hear Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras and Jasmine Garsd discuss the Latin Grammy Awards with Tell Me More's Michel Martin. The 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Las Vegas last night, and like the Grammys, the music and the prizes reflected a mixed bag of art and commerce. The big wi... | [
"Use the list below to browse NPR's Best Music of 2010 recommendations. Each critic's list is presented separately. Click on the article names to read our critics' comments about the albums. You can also download the full list as a .pdf file (Windows: Right-Click and \"Save Link As\"; Mac: Control-Click and \"Save... | npr | {
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Balloonist Setting Records at Age 67 | [
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Broadway singer and actor MANDY PATINKIN | [
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Sicilian Mafia Part I | [
"In the first of a three-part series on the Mafia, NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that a courageous new generation of magistrates and politicians has dealt serious blows to the Sicilian mob, also known as the Cosa Nostra. But anti-Mafia crusaders worry that the Cosa Nostra is quietly re-emerging under new guises."
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For Brazil's Soccer Stars, Careers Often Begin On Makeshift Fields | [
"The road to World Cup glory in Brazil doesn't start in fancy soccer clubs or private schoolyards. It often begins in places like this poor neighborhood called Rio Pequeno in Sao Paulo and on a dirt lot, where a group of children are playing soccer. Brazil is hosting the World Cup, which starts in less than a month... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Debate Preview: Kerry vs. Bush | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel reports on the long awaited presidential debate which airs this evening at 9 p.m. ET from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla. So, what can America expect? We talk with the candidates' former debate opponents and get an analysis from journalists about their styles."
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"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Islamic Group Gives Away Free Korans | [
"A Muslim advocacy group is ramping up efforts to educate Americans about the Koran, by sending copies of Islam's holy book free to people who ask for one. To order a free Koran, contact the Council on American-Islamic Relations on the Web at www.cair-net.org, or call at 1-800-78-ISLAM. ALEX CHADWICK, host: ... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Reservist England Faces Prisoner Abuse Hearing | [
"Army reservist Pfc. Lynndie England faces a military hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C., that will determine whether she'll be court-martialed for allegedly abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib. England's lawyers may seek to use Justice Department memos on the legal use of torture as part of her defense. Hear NPR's Ari Shapir... | [
"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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San Francisco: A Childless Future? | [
"A new study shows that nearly half the young families who live in San Francisco are planning to move within the next three years. The city already has the lowest population of children per capita of any big U.S. city."
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Pepsi Unveils 'Social Vending' Machine | [
"The new machine lets you buy drinks for other people. You digitally enter the recipient's name, phone number and a message into the machine. Then, your friend can pick up the soda at any other social vending machine in the country."
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Investor Profits From ImClone Rebound | [
"Shares of ImClone have risen by 57 percent in the last month, a rise that has made investor Carl Icahn's purchase of the stock very profitable. When people like Martha Stewart were bailing on the company, Icahn was snatching up the stock. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Susan Pulliam, a writer for <EM>The Wall Street... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Gunmen Assault Tourist Hotels In Ivory Coast, Killing At Least 14 | [
"More than a dozen people in Ivory Coast have been killed in an attack on a several popular beach hotels on Sunday. Six armed militants targeted beach-goers and hotel guests in Grand-Bassam, a historic resort town located about 25 miles east of Abdijan, Ivory Coast. The gunmen killed 14 people, according to Ivory C... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Morning Edition Returns: Lost Loot & Foot Fraud | [
"Stolen safe falls from getaway vehicle and an L.A. podiatrist is accused of billing Medicare for procedures on patients who had no feet."
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"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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House Democrats Spurn Obama-GOP Tax-Cut Deal | [
"Big news out of Congress. House Democrats are refusing to take up the tax-cut compromise in its current form agreed to by President Obama and congressional Republicans. If that doesn't change, the Bush-era tax cuts will expire at the end of the year and taxpayers across the income spectrum will be facing significa... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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