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The State Dept.'s Unprecedented Effort To Bring Back Americans Stranded Abroad | [
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"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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The Changing Face of Europe | [
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Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Handgun Ban | [
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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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Second-Person Narrator Tells Readers 'How To' Live, Love β And Get Filthy Rich | [
"This is not the first time Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid has taken a risky approach to a novel. His The Reluctant Fundamentalist was written entirely in the second person. The bearded narrator of that book sits at a tea stall in Lahore, talking about his drift toward extremism while directly addressing \"you,\" th... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Former deputy secretary of state Strobe Talbott | [
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At Least 40 Migrants Found Dead On Boat In Mediterranean | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early stories: Clinton And Other Dems Did Some Cherry-Picking, Fact Checkers Say. European Central Bank Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged. NFL Owner Art Modell Dies; He Was 'Vilified' In Cleveland, A Hero In Baltimore. And here are more early stories: Romney Says Americans Are Wor... | npr | {
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Justin Trudeau's Blackface Incidents Reveal Another Side Of Canada | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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The Most Popular High School Plays And Musicals | [
"NPR Ed published the first-ever database of the most popular high school plays and musicals in the U.S. in July 2015. Today, the 2020 numbers are out, so we've updated our original story. Mary Poppins is out and Matilda is in, according to the new high school theater rankings from the Educational Theatre Associat... | [
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Top Stories: Brazil's Polluted Olympic Water; Egypt Delays Journalists' Trial | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Testing By AP Finds Water At 2016 Olympic Sites 'Rife With Human Sewage'. -- Egypt Postpones Verdict In Trial Of Al Jazeera Journalists. And here are more early headlines: India Hangs Plotter Behind 1993 Bombing That Killed 257. (New York Times) Peace Talks In Doubt Aft... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Georgia Wetlands Offer Cure for Drought | [
"For the last couple of years, the southeastern U.S. has faced one of the most severe droughts on record. In Georgia, you couldn't water your lawn. You couldn't wash your car in your driveway. The state even talked about shutting down swimming pools this year, and some worried the area would run out of drinking w... | [
"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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Brazil Grants Ecuador's Gutierrez Asylum | [
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Vampire Weekend's 'Father Of The Bride' Puts A Light Touch On Heavy Topics | [
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"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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Brood X: The Rise Of The 17-Year Cicadas | [
"The cicadas are coming! After 17 years, Brood X is emerging this spring to mate. If you're in the eastern part of the United States, get ready to be surrounded by these little critters! Host Maddie Sofia talks with entomologist Sammy Ramsey, aka Dr. Buggs, about what cicadas are, where they've been for the last 17... | [
"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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Last Witness to Word War I's 'Christmas Truce' Dies | [
"The last surviving soldier who witnessed the \"Christmas Truce\" in 1914 on the Western Front of World War I has died. Alfred Anderson was 109 years old."
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Gulfport Residents Struggling to Get Aid | [
"Alex Chadwick gets an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Mississippi coastal town of Gulfport, where whole neighborhoods were scoured clean by a storm surge up to 30 feet deep. <EM> Miami Herald</EM> reporter Mark Caputo says residents are still having trouble getting aid."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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McKinney to McCain: I'll Go If You Won't | [
"This Friday's planned presidential debate should go on with our without Sen. John McCain -- so says Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney. She's volunteered to stand in his place and debate Barack Obama should the Arizona senator not show up. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: \"If John McCai... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Cabinet Cleaning,\" \"Who Doesn't Want To Be A Millionaire?\" and \"Star Power.\""
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Government Model Suggests U.S. COVID-19 Cases Could Be Approaching 100 Million | [
"The actual number of coronavirus infections in the U.S. reached nearly 53 million at the end of September and could be approaching 100 million now, according to a model developed by government researchers. The model, created by scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, calculated that the true ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Commuter Train Derails, Plunges Into Creek East Of San Francisco. -- National Portrait Gallery Honors Nancy Reagan; Funeral Is Friday. -- Survivor Of Boston Marathon Bombing Dies In Car Crash In Dubai. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Agrees To Take Back Future... | npr | {
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The Friday News Roundup for December 14, 2018 | [
"This week, Michael Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison for what the judge called a \"veritable smorgasbord of criminal conduct.\" The National Enquirer admitted it paid a woman to suppress her story of an alleged affair with Trump. The president met with the current minority leaders of the House and Se... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Mexican Drug Kingpin Slain In Firefight | [
"In a dramatic two-hour gun battle, Mexican troops shot dead one of the nation's most powerful drug kingpins, Arturo Beltran Leyva. This is the biggest victory yet in President Felipe Calderon's war on drug traffickers."
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Arrests Made In $75 Million Prescription Drug Heist | [
"Two brothers have been charged in connection with one of the nation's largest drug heists, along with 20 other people in an organized crime ring that stretched from Florida to New Jersey and Connecticut. It's the culmination of a three-year FBI investigation in which undercover agents managed to prevent any of the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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Staten Island Chuck Bites Mayor Bloomberg | [
"Charles C. Hogg, aka Staten Island Chuck, is New York City's prognosticating groundhog. Mayor Michael Bloomberg went to the Staten Island Zoo Monday to find out the weather forecast. Chuck apparently didn't appreciate being roused from his sleep, and he bit the mayor. Jokingly, Bloomberg called the groundhog a \"t... | [
"Stories: 1) Diagnosing U.S. Health Care β and 'Sicko,' Too 2) Chu Berry's Legacy, Explored at Length"
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Death Toll Climbs In Pacific Northwest Due To Heat Wave | [
"Oregon public health officials say more than 60 people have died in the state due to extreme heat this week. Residents are now asking what more could have been done to prevent the deaths."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Celebrations: The Blessing of the Olives | [
"Reporter Laila McClay reports on a congregation from California's Sonoma Valley that celebrates the \"Blessing of the Olives\" -- an event where the area's olive crop receives a benediction from a Catholic priest."
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Will U.N. Forces Make a Difference in Darfur? | [
"This week the United Nations Security Council approved sending a force of 26,000 soldiers to Sudan's western region of Darfur. Will it make any difference? In fact, is the force set up to make a difference? At least 200,000 people have been killed in Darfur over the last four years by an armed militia called the J... | [
"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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'The Escapist': Prison Break By The Numbers | [
"The Escapist is an exercise in extravagant brownness, a prison-break movie with an excess of style and attitude β and much less on its mind than first-time director Rupert Wyatt would have us believe. Brian Cox plays Frank, a morose lifer of a convict with nothing left to lose but the daughter β now critically ill... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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The New Pornographers On World Cafe | [
"The New Pornographers is overflowing with talented musicians. You've got Dan Bejar and his Destroyer persona, the inimitable Neko Case, and the burgeoning Kathryn Calder. But the unifying thread throughout the band's five albums has been lead vocalist and chief songwriter Carl \"A.C.\" Newman. David Dye catches up... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Trump Orders Largest National Monument Reduction In U.S. History | [
"Updated at 9:30 p.m. ET On a visit to Utah on Monday, President Trump announced his proclamations dramatically shrinking the size of the state's two massive national monuments, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. Taken together, Trump's orders mark the largest reversal of national monument protections in U.S... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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When It Comes To Fashion, Shouldn't There Be An App For 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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Robert Hammond, Co-Founder Of Friends Of The High Line | [
"Host Jessica Harris speaks with Robert Hammond, co-founder of Friends of the High Line, an organization that pioneered the transformation of an abandoned elevated train line into a public space on Manhattan's west side in New York City. Harris also speaks with Jim Barton, co-founder of Tivo."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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How To Win That Music Competition? Send A Video | [
"Chia-Jung Tsay was something of a piano prodigy. By age 12, she was performing Mendelssohn in concert. At 16, she made her debut at Carnegie Hall. Soon, she was on her way to some of the best music schools in the country β Juilliard and the Peabody Conservatory. And she was throwing her hat in the ring for differe... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Fletcher Powell's Movie Review | [
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Few See Future Presidents Among Current Governors | [
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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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Meet Marsai Martin, The Youngest Executive Producer In Hollywood | [
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Will Daschle's Departure Dim Health Care Hopes? | [
"Tom Daschle's tax issues turned out to be more than an image problem for the Obama White House. The former senator withdrew his nomination for consideration as health and human services secretary Tuesday. Slate's John Dickerson talks with Madeleine Brand about how this issue could affect the new administration's h... | [
"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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Local Officials Call Federal Election Funds 'A 10-Cent Solution To A $25 Problem' | [
"States across the country are in the process of receiving grants from the federal government to secure their voting systems. Earlier this year Congress approved $380 million in grants for states to improve election technology and \"make certain election security improvements.\" But how states use that money is up ... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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Nico, the Voice of Disaffected Youth | [
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Thai Military Leadership Moves To Guarantee Permanent Political Role | [
"Once upon a time, democracy in Thailand was the envy of its Southeast Asian neighbors. But since a coup in 2014, critics say the regime is digging in with a new constitution that will guarantee the military a permanent role in Thai politics."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Mexico's President Calls For Enshrining Same-Sex Marriage In The Constitution | [
"A day after Mexican President Enrique PeΓ±a Nieto proposed enshrining same-sex marriage in the traditionally conservative country's constitution, Mexico's Catholic Church said it opposes the move. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports on All Things Considered that the Church said same-sex marriage \"cannot be equated with the ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Trump: Nuclear Deal Would Be Good For North Korea | [
"President Trump offered assurances that North Korea would benefit from any deal it reaches with the U.S. regarding its nuclear program, amid uncertainty about whether negotiations between the two countries will actually take place. North Korea has threatened to cancel talks between its leader Kim Jong Un and Trump... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Syrian Opposition Leaders Meet in London | [
"Contact with some political groups is illegal in Syria. Officials have cracked down on meetings and arrested several dissidents. But two leaders from different groups are challenging the Syrian government by publicly meeting in London."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Showing Schumann Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T | [
"There were two big bicentennial composer birthdays earlier this year -- Frederic Chopin in March and Robert Schumann in June. Both composers were true visionaries, each pushing piano music to new, poetic heights. One of those composers was feted with a flood of fancy CD box sets and a lot of loving coverage in the... | [
"A listing of concerts presented by NPR Music at SXSW 2009 and webcast live, offered for podcast and archived here on the site. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. For more information and updates, subscr... | npr | {
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NASA Seeks to Define Space Station Mission | [
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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A Palestinian Point Of View On Trump's Attempt At Middle East Peace | [
"David Greene talks to Diana Buttu, former legal adviser to Mahmoud Abbas, about why she's skeptical of President Trump's ability to help Palestinians and Israelis advance toward lasting peace."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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What's Next For Egypt: 3 Scenarios | [
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For First Time, More Americans Get News Online Than From Newspapers | [
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Judge Orders Maria Butina, Linked To Russian Spy Agency, Jailed Ahead Of Trial | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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After Video Of Dispute With Driver, Uber CEO Says He Needs To 'Grow Up' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Immigrants in Turkey | [
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You're Gonna Hear Them Roar: 'I Am Woman' Is An Anthem Beyond Its Era | [
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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AV Club Picks: Fall TV | [
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NOAA: Just To Be Clear, Mermaids Do Not Exist | [
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The Lords Of Liechtenstein On Mountain Stage | [
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Diet Books: Fat On Profits, Skinny On Results? | [
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GOP Seeks Senate Filibuster Rule Change | [
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Benjamin Britten Was Born | [
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Post Anthrax, Post Office Struggles to Recover | [
"A year ago, health officials shut down the Brentwood postal facility in Washington, D.C. It had been contamined with anthrax spores sent through the mail. Two workers died of inhalation anthrax. The building remains closed, and its former workers are still struggling with their anger and fear. NPR's Richard Harris... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Statehouse Legislators Work to Ban Gay Marriage | [
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Terrorist Suspect Arrested | [
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Jean Oelrich/Giovanni Pergolesi | [
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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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Simply Red's 'Simplified' American Soul | [
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Vehicle Bomb Kills At Least 79 In Somalia, Injures 149 Others | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President Weeks After Disputed Vote. -- Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team. -- South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot. -- California's Thomas Fire 45 Percent Contained. --... | npr | {
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Reconsidering America's Relationship With Pakistan | [
"Although Osama bin Laden's death may provide some closure to the 9/11 attacks, the raid on his compound raises questions about the nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Host Michel Martin discusses diplomacy between the two countries with Shuja Nawaz, author of <em>Crossed Swords: Pakistan, Its Army, and the W... | [
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Democrats Plan Trump Investigations | [
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Don Reed Tells Life Tale In 'East 14th' | [
"Plenty of actors and writers turn their family lives into one-man shows. But how many can spin tales of their father being a pimp and their stepfather being a devout religious man? Don Reed turned his childhood memories into a one-man, Off-Broadway show that runs in New York through the end of August. Farai Chi... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Politics And A Food Fight Are Stalling A Major U.S.-Asia Trade Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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FDA Seeks Ban On Menthol Cigarettes To Fight Teen Smoking | [
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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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Can Democrats Agree on Michigan, Florida? | [
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Greenland Ice Sheet Melts At Abnormal Blazing Speed | [
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Michael Franti: Rebel Rocker | [
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Donald Trump Visits Members Of Congress Ahead Of GOP Convention | [
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Double Take 'Toons December: Lame Duck Session | [
"NPR Double Take revisits 2010 with a month-by-month year in review. This December the 111th Congress met for a lame duck session. They repealed the ban on gays in the military, ratified the New START nuclear treaty, extended health care for Sept. 11 first responders, and agreed on a tax deal. Eric Allie and Mike ... | [
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Week In Politics: Trump Strikes At Affordable Care Act And Iran Nuclear Deal | [
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Asheville, N.C., Approves Steps Toward Reparations For Black Residents | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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How 1968 Defined The Political Fault Lines That Divide America Today | [
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"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Martin Talks With English | [
"Martin talks with English soprano Emma Kirkby, who's currently on tour in America with lutenist Anthony Rooley. Kirkby, who's been one of the world's foremost singers of early music for two decades, praises the special qualities of Henry Purcell, who forms the centerpiece of her tour program, and crosses her heart... | [
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Teenagers Are the Hottest Consumer Demographic In America | [
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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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Housing Crash Delays Couple's Retirement Dreams | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Interior Official Defends Arctic Drilling Decision | [
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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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Song Premiere: Julien Baker, 'Sprained Ankle' | [
"Julien Baker started making her own music as a way to stay creative during the school year at Middle Tennessee State University. (MTSU is in Murfreesboro, and her band Forrister is Memphis-based.) It's this music-as-exercise mentality that lends her debut album Sprained Ankle the starkness and intimacy of a note t... | [
"This week's <em>All Songs Considered</em> features a gorgeous, solo piano instrumental from Rhye, Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson's unique look at male privilege, psych-pop via Ari Roar and more. 1. Ari Roar: \"Let Out\" from 'Best Behavior;' 2. Quinn Christopherson: \"Erase Me\" from his winning ent... | npr | {
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What About Those Numbers? | [
"Linda talks with Andy Kohut, the director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. They discuss the findings of the Center's latest poll, focusing on \"voter typology.\" He says that in all his years as a pollster, he has never seen a general election where the numbers have stayed so static for so ... | [
"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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Political Smackdown: What's Said vs. What's Heard | [
"Governor Palin did not ban books from the public library as mayor of Wasilla, and Senator Obama was not sworn into the Senate with his hand placed on the Koran. And yet, such misinformation persists, and plenty of voters believe one myth or the other, but not both. Why? The answer's simple, and once again Psych 10... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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French Troops Kill Two Rebels in Congo | [
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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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Focus on Technology for Sunday, February 24, 2008 | [
"In Focus on Technology, Ann Thompson discovers a stem cell gold mine may be human fat tissue. A U.C. researcher looks at their potential to repair damaged hearts."
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Diversity Sells β But Hollywood Remains Overwhelmingly White, Male | [
"If you want an accurate picture of ethnic and gender diversity in the United States, don't look to Hollywood. That's the conclusion of the \"2015 Hollywood Diversity Report\" conducted by the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA. The report quantifies the striking β if not surprising β racia... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Not A Sex Scandal, A Sexy Scandal Hits The House Of Commons | [
"Today, the British press has been hot on the heels of a sexy scandal: Sally Bercow, the wife of House of Commons speaker John Bercow, posed for a picture in what looks like nothing but a bedsheet. She was in a hotel room in front of the Houses of Parliament and the Thames River. The Telegraph has Bercow in all her... | [
"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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Senate Democrats Boycott Panel Vote On Barrett's Supreme Court Nomination | [
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Murder Of Putin Critic In Ukraine Denounced As 'Act Of State Terrorism' By Russia | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Confederate Statues Were Built To Further A 'White Supremacist Future' | [
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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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Frigid Winter Tempts Midwesterners To Try Walking On (Frozen) Water | [
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Fox News Tells Suspended Gingrich, Santorum: You Decide On Presidency | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Four Sports Superstars, Four Years Later | [
"Let us go back an Olympiad, to August of 2008. Incredibly, then, in all four of the world's most popular men's individual sports, we were at a time when, quite possibly, the four greatest champions ever in each of those sports was at or near his peak. There they were, as the Beijing Olympics began: Tiger Woods, 3... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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The Pros And Cons Of Flying U.S. Nuclear Weapons Out Of Turkey | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, and a nuclear arms expert, about why the U.S. should get American nuclear weapons out of Turkey."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Is Less Convinced About Russian Hacking Than His Intelligence Chiefs Are. -- Who Would Enjoy Tax Breaks Under The GOP Health Care Proposals? -- Sinai Attack: Bombs And Militants Kill Or Injure 26 Soldiers, Egypt Says. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Bomber... | npr | {
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Next Pandemic: Scientists Fear Another Coronavirus Could Jump From Animals To Humans | [
"When the pandemic began last year, scientists went looking for the origins of the coronavirus. Right away, they made a huge discovery. It looked like the virus jumped from a bat into humans. Now, scientists are worried that another coronavirus will strike again, from either a bat or some other animal. So they've ... | [
"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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Pope John Paul Ii Arrives | [
"Pope John Paul II arrives in Havana today to begin his 5-day visit to Cuba. We'll hear the \"Suite Espagnole\" by Cuban composer Joaquin Nin as performed at the Embassy of Israel in Washington by cellist Maya Beiser and pianist Gila Goldstein. (NPR)"
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"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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James Ellroy's 'Perfidia' Is A Brutal, Beautiful Police Procedural | [
"There are a lot of reasons not to read James Ellroy's newest novel, Perfidia β the opening shot in his proposed second L.A. Quartet. It's a long and sprawling book with about a million pages and 10,000 characters, so if that kind of thing scares you, go back to your Hunger Games and leave the grown-ups alone. It's... | [
"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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'The Lion King' Opens | [
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Broadway Star Audra McDonald | [
"Singer and actress Audra McDonald. She grew up in Fresno before heading to the Julliard School in New York for classical voice training. By the age of 30, she'd won an unprecedented three Tony Awards for her roles in \"Carousel,\" \"Master Class\" and \"Ragtime.\" She later added another for \"Raisin in the Sun.\"... | [
"Stories: 1) Oscar Winner Denzel Washington 2) Judith Freeman's 'The Long Embrace'"
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Lolita De Sola On Making Music Amid Venezuela's Political Crisis | [
"Lolita De Sola has been singing about home. An emerging musician from Caracas, she made the hard decision last year to leave Venezuela and flee north to Mexico City. The move allowed De Sola to release her first album, Cattleya β which she says she couldn't have made at home given Venezuela's current political and... | [
"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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Electric Football, Invented In 1948, Still Alive And Buzzing | [
"Professional football is America's real pastime. The 2013 Super Bowl was the third-most-watched piece of television in recorded history. The first- and second-most-watched? The previous two Super Bowls. And buried deep down inside that avalanche of fandom are the people who still play a board game invented in 1948... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Connecticut Plane Crash Sparks Toxicity Fears Over Firefighting Foam | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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