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Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers For April 14 | [
"Compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide in collaboration with the American Booksellers Association. This list reflects sales ending April 10."
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"Below you can find the complete list of recommended reading for Summer 2008. To print this list, choose the \"Print Page\" icon in the upper righthand corner. Click on the titles to read an excerpt from the book. Recommended Books Recommended by Nancy Pearl(Carry-On Books to Take You Up, Up and Away) The Arrival, ... | npr | {
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Dozens Of Cars Torched By Masked Youths In Western Sweden, Authorities Say | [
"Dozens of cars were set on fire overnight in western Sweden, in a series of attacks that Swedish authorities suspect may have been coordinated on social media. Up to 80 cars were torched in Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, as well as other nearby towns, Radio Sweden reports. Authorities say that groups of... | [
"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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Assessing Iraq's Security Forces | [
"The top U.S. commander in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, emphasized the growth of Iraq's security forces in his opening statement to a House committee Wednesday. Steve Inskeep talks to Bing West, a former assistant secretary of defense under President Reagan, about assessing the Iraqi security forces. West has been vi... | [
"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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With Centrist Democrats' Success, Party's Identity Struggle Gets More Complicated | [
"Democrats are having a moment. They managed to win a House seat in Republican-leaning, industrial Pennsylvania and a Senate seat in the deep-red state of Alabama. Party leaders say those back-to-back special elections are proof that GOP-friendly centrists can win as Democrats in some races, even as the party is we... | [
"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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Our Top Global Stories Of 2020 Not About The Pandemic | [
"It seemed like there was only one global health story this year: the pandemic. But that wasn't the only topic that grabbed our audience's attention. According to NPR's data on page views, readers were attracted to all kinds of Goats and Soda stories in 2020. The mix of content might surprise you. A 2019 story abo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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Senate Agrees To Cut In Debit Card Fees | [
"How much you pay when you swipe your debit card will now be capped by the Federal Reserve. That's despite an effort in the Senate to delay new regulations over how much banks can charge for debit card transactions. Both banks — which collect those so-called swipe fees — and retailers — who pay them — mounted an in... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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New Thriller Challenges Readers To Take Another Look At 'These Women' | [
"In These Women, her fourth novel, Ivy Pochoda asks readers to consider one of the themes that unites her books: Who are the people we overlook, ignore, don't see, dismiss in the world? Visitation Street, for example, centered on outcasts in a sliver of Brooklyn, gritty Red Hook, while Wonder Valley, set in Califor... | [
"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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Citigroup Job Cuts Aimed at Pleasing Shareholders | [
"Citigroup, the world's largest financial services company, says it will eliminate about five percent of its workforce. That's about 17,000 jobs. It's part of an effort to increase profits and appease shareholders, who have been unhappy about the company's financial performance. Citigroup projects savings of $9 bil... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Movies That Should Die With The Decade | [
"Ever slap down $10 for a ticket for a film so foul you choked on the popcorn? It's time for payback. Film critic Bob Mondello has caught the worst offenders of the past 10 years. First, some ground rules. The film has to have burned a big enough American audience to be worth talking about — at least 4 million peop... | [
"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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Celebrating The Lives Of 6 Jazz Greats Who Died In 2018 | [
"Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead remembers the musical contributions of Hugh Masekela, Jerry González, Roy Hargrove, Buell Neidlinger, Randy Weston and Vancouver Jazz Festival founder Ken Pickering."
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Twitter Shares Drop After Earnings Report | [
"The social media company announced its first earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company. Shares dropped about 17 percent after the company reported a sharp decline in new users."
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"Good morning. Things have been a bit busy already today. Our early headlines: -- Unemployment Rate Dips To 9 Percent; 80,000 Jobs Added. -- Corzine Resigns From MF Global. -- Pakistan: 'The Ally From Hell' That Hides Its Nukes From The U.S.. -- Jobs Report May Offer Glimmer Of Good News. Other stories making h... | npr | {
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A Sorcerer, A White Snake, And Lots Of CGI Magic | [
"In the opening sequence of The Sorcerer and the White Snake, two monks step through a giant gate and find themselves in a new world — one made entirely of computer-generated images. Only Fahai (Jet Li) and his disciple Neng Ren (Zhang Wen) are human. \"Don't believe everything you see,\" the older man warns. It's ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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From A New Cd, Pianist | [
"From a new CD, pianist Oxana Yablonskaya (ohk-SAH-nah yah-blohn-SKEYE-yah) performs the Menuetto Scherzoso in E-flat major, one of the Six Pieces, Op. 51, by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky. (Naxos 8.553063)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Lawmakers Want Answers About Flaws In Terrorism Task Force | [
"Congress has held the first hearing into last month's Boston Marathon bombing. It reinforced the narrative that the federal government failed to share information with Boston area authorities."
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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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Huey Long Vs. The Media | [
"Huey Pierce Long: you either loved him, or hated him. He combined progressive economic ideas with an autocratic streak, earning him thousands of adoring fans and fearful enemies. Long went from traveling salesman to Louisiana governor, and then US senator, through his mastery of the media. Then once in power, he w... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Newlywed Composer Christopher Rouse On His Encoded Musical Love Letters | [
"Christopher Rouse's Symphony No. 3, which appears on his latest album, contains many levels of meaning. It's an homage to the Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev, whose Second Symphony serves as a structural model for the piece. It's an encoded musical portrait of Rouse's wife. And it's an engaging piece of music ev... | [
"Stories: 1) Writer Robert Stone Relives Counterculture Years 2) Tom Wolfe: Chronicling Counterculture's 'Acid Test' 3) Ken Kesey On Misconceptions Of Counterculture 4) Gary Burton: A New Quartet, A Familiar Sound 5) Poet Laureate Philip Levine Reads From His 'Work'"
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In Swing States, Officials Struggle To Process Ballots Early Due To Strict Local Laws | [
"Even before the coronavirus pandemic, Tina Barton knew counting mail ballots would become a problem. Barton is the city clerk of Rochester Hills, Mich., and after a 2018 state constitutional amendment meant that all voters in Michigan could vote absentee without an excuse, she began sounding the alarm: Election of... | [
"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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Black Americans and Medicine | [
"There's a sad legacy of medical experiments using black Americans as unwitting or unwilling subjects. Does that history influence the kind of health care black Americans get today? And what does a new study say about a difference in life expectancy between black and white Americans? Guests: Harriet Washington, aut... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Labor Reps Worry About Meatpackers Safety After Plants Ordered To Reopen | [
"President Trump says he'll invoke the Defense Protection Act to keep meatpacking plants open. OSHA issued new worker safety guidelines, but some labor representatives say they don't go far enough."
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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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What Oprah's Endorsement Means for Obama | [
"Oprah Winfrey has endorsed Sen. Barrack Obama (D-IL) for president and has been campaigning with him. Her participation in the campaign is making news because of her cultural reach and influence."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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After Aurora Shooting, A Couple Decides To Finish Watching 'Dark Knight' | [
"Jacqueline Keavney Lader and Don Lader survived the Aurora shooting. But the day after, the military couple did something courageous: They returned to an area theater to finish watching the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. The couple write about their experience for The Daily Beast today. The essay is wo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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14 Year Old Pianist And | [
"14 year old pianist and Juilliard student Ori Friedman performed an ambitious program at the Israeli Embassy in Washington last month. We'll hear the opening number from that recital, the first movement \"presto\" from the Sonata #7 in D Major, Op.10 No.3 by Beethoven. (WETA)"
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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NPR News Special Hour One -- Update on Military Situation | [
"<br />Guests: <br /><br /> <STRONG>(Retired) Major General Mike Davidson</STRONG><br /> *Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for 3 years during the first Bush and the Clinton adminstrations and had significant responsibility for homeland security <br /><br /> <STRONG>Robert Kagan</STRONG><br /... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts today were: -- GOP Contenders Hold 'Raucous' Debate In Vegas -- Posse Continues Hunt For Escaped Animals In Ohio The day's other top headlines include: -- \"Protesting Austerity Moves, Unions Shut Down Greece.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"Euro Gains on Optimism Rescue Fund to Be Boosted... | npr | {
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How An Art Museum Is Reaching A More Diverse Audience | [
"Editor's note on Jan. 18: This story should have noted that artnet News was the first to report that the High Museum's proportion of nonwhite visitors has grown to 45 percent and now is close to the percentage of people of color who live in the Atlanta metropolitan area. That news site's report about the museum's ... | [
"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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The California Report Magazine | [
"California: creative, bold, innovative. And vast. Home to almost 40 million people. But it's hard to meet your neighbors, much less get to know the whole state. So join host Sasha Khokha on a road trip for your ears, and your imagination. Visit the places and meet the people who make the Golden State unique, from ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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In Greece, Protests Greet Germany's Angela Merkel | [
"As the BBC puts it, Greece felt like two different places today: On the one had you had an \"amicable and symbolic\" state visit by Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and on the other hand, you had tens of thousands of protesters gathered across Athens who weren't too happy to see her. If you don't remember, Greec... | [
"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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In Qatar, A (Rare) Royal Abdication | [
"Qatar's emir, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, handed over power to his 33-year-old son on Tuesday, and we found this rather remarkable on several counts. First, an abdication in the Middle East, or anywhere for that matter, is pretty rare. Yes, we know that Queen Beatrix abdicated earlier this year in favor of h... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Justice Department To Give House Panel Some Russia Probe Evidence | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to law professor Jonathan Turley about the Justice Department acquiescing to House Democrats' demands to turn over some documents related to the Russia 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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Trump Biographer On Why You Should Pay Close Attention To Mary Trump's Book | [
"Trump biographer David Cay Johnston joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to discuss how the forthcoming tell-all book by President Trump’s niece Mary Trump fits into Johnston’s 35 years of covering Donald Trump and his long history of cheating on taxes. This article was originally published on WBUR.org... | [
"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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Coal Mine Inspection Sweep Targets Cause Of Black Lung | [
"Federal regulators have announced the results of a September inspection blitz targeting 13 coal mines in seven states \"previously cited for violations regarding respirable dust sampling ... inadequate dust control ... and hazard complaints\" involving excessive coal dust. More than 120 new violations were found, ... | [
"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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Among The Shutdown Victims: The White House Kitchen Garden | [
"The government shutdown has forced a lot of hard-working people into idleness. That includes most of the staff that tends the famed White House kitchen garden, according to Obama Foodorama. On Friday, the site reported that only a skeleton crew of National Park Service gardeners remained on duty — permitted to wat... | [
"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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'What Did It Achieve?': Documentary Examines Largest Immigration Raid In U.S. History | [
"It was a normal day in May 2008 when helicopters surrounded the tiny town of Postville, Iowa. Then about 1,000 ICE agents descended on a meatpacking plant in the town. “What started was the biggest immigration raid in U.S. history: 389 immigrants were detained of which 287 ended up being deported,” say... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Geraldine Ferraro And Her 'Moment In History' | [
"Host Liane Hansen discusses with NPR's Cokie Roberts the career of Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated for vice president in the U.S. Ferraro died on Saturday at age 75. Roberts remembers the atmosphere the 1984 Democratic convention when Walter Mondale named Ferraro as his running mate."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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As Coronavirus Spreads, Default Risk Is On The Rise | [
"We talk to Roben Farzad (@robenfarzad), host of Public Radio’s Full Disclosure, about why defaults, both personal and corporate, pose the biggest danger to the economy right now. We also discuss the particularly risky, indebted U.S. oil industry which is still reeling from a price war initiated by Russia and... | [
"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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Muslim Americans Find Their Voice Amid The Shouts | [
"No one's really sure how many Americans are Muslim. The estimates range anywhere from 1 million to 7 million. But what's clear is that over the past few weeks and months, almost every poll that's been taken on Muslims has pointed to one conclusion: anti-Muslim sentiment is on the rise. The majority of Americans --... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Jane Mayer: Obama In 'Impossible Bind' Over Donors | [
"In this week's New Yorker, the journalist details how the electoral climate since the Citizens United ruling in 2010 has negatively affected the Obama campaign's appeal to Democratic donors. Mayer tells Fresh Air that Obama has to make a \"terrible choice between his principles and politics.\""
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"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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In This Week's Edition | [
"In this week's edition of Coming to Terms, Miles Hoffman answers a listener letter about the Theme and Variations form. The listener, writing from Georgia, wants to know why he sometimes can't hear the theme when a composer writes variations on it and wonders if this is standard practice."
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Supreme Court Faces Controversial Docket As New Term Opens | [
"The Supreme Court returned for its new year Monday with its traditional first Monday ceremony and a new docket of high profile controversies to address."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Actress Jessie Buckley On Her Character's Dark Role In 'Beast' | [
"Jessie Buckley stars in the new psychological thriller, <em>Beast,</em> set on the island of Jersey in the English Channel. NPR's Ari Shapiro spoke with Buckley about her role."
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"Stories: 1) Joan Didion: Crafting An Elegy For Her Daughter 2) Bill Nighy: From 'Love Actually' To 'Page Eight'"
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What Was It Like To See Pink Floyd In 1966? Joe Boyd Knows | [
"This week a gigantic Pink Floyd box set is released. What's remarkable about <em>Pink Floyd Early Years 1965-1972</em> is that its 27 discs cover only the band's first seven years! All this week we'll think pink with some of the people who were there. On Friday — the day this collection is released — we'll talk wi... | [
"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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Starbucks To Close 600 Stores | [
"Starbucks announces plans to close 600 stores nationwide."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- China Sends Aircraft Carrier Into Taiwan Strait, A Provocative Move. -- Trump D.C. Hotel Contractors Say They're Owed Millions. -- Student Painting Depicting Cops As Animals Sparks Tensions On Capitol Hill. And here are more early headlines: 5 U.A.E. Humanitarian Worker... | npr | {
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Week In Politics: Trump Shifts On China, NATO, Economic Policies | [
"NPR’s Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) joins Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson and Meghna Chakrabarti to discuss the week in politics, which was dominated by President Trump’s notable policy shifts on NATO and China trade, the worsening relationship with the Russian government and the U.S. dropping the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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One Year After OPM Data Breach, What Has The Government Learned? | [
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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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Politics with Ron Elving: Planning to Strike at Iran? | [
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Eliza Coupe: Only Happy Endings | [
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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An Insider's View Of The Debt Ceiling And Shutdown Talks | [
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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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3 Chemists Share Nobel Prize For Work On 'Molecular Machines' | [
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Engineers Investigate Levees' Failure | [
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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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Pennsylvania Supporters Stand By Donald Trump After Fiery Debate | [
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Study: Most Americans Skeptical Of H1N1 Vaccine | [
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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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Biography Of Anne Frank | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks to Melissa Muller about her new book, \"Anne Frank: the Biography.\" Muller says Anne Frank actually wrote two diaries, the second an edited version of the first. Among others, Muller talked to survivors who knew Anne Frank both before and during her days in the Bergen-Belsen death camp. (7:... | [
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Songs We Love: The Secret Sisters, 'Tennessee River Runs Low' | [
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"This week on All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by some familiar friends from the NPR Music team, who share their latest musical finds. 1. Surfer Blood: \"Demon Dance\" from 'Pythons' 2. Miyazaki: \"Torrents\" from 'Color Of Glass' 3. Leven Signs: \"Prague Spring\" from 'Hemp Is Her... | npr | {
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Ferguson Residents Not Surprised By DOJ Report Findings | [
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Campaign Spending Investigation | [
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Public Health Service Needs Ready Reserve To Back-Fill Jobs, Advocates Say | [
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Seniors at Center of New Hampshire Senate Race | [
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The Comebacking Ex-Governors | [
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"The Covid-15, Hasta LaVista Bernie, Seventh-inning Scratch."
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Chechnya Holds Elections in Shadow of Terrorist Strike | [
"Chechen voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, to replace the man who was assassinated earlier this year. The election has been marred by recent Russian airplane crashes, which are suspected to have involved Chechens. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Lawrence Sheets."
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Some Americans Find It Hard To Pinpoint Ukraine | [
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A History Day That Veers Across Centuries | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Baseball 'Bot, Please Do My Dishes | [
"Me: So what's this? Dave Mosher: A state-of-the-art, baseball-catching robot. Me: A what? DM: A robot that catches baseballs without a glove. And when I say balls, that's what I mean: this guy can catch two bare-handed — at the same time! Me: You don't need to catch two balls in baseball. DM: Germans built this ro... | [
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Bush Praises Uganda's Efforts Against AIDS | [
"Visiting a prominent Ugandan AIDS clinic, President Bush commends the country's successful efforts to lower its rate of HIV infections. Meanwhile, White House officials say Bush has still not decided whether to send U.S. peacekeeping troops to Liberia to enforce a cease-fire in the nation's long-running civil war.... | [
"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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Senators Grill Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch On His Judicial Philosophy | [
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The Black Keys Bring the Rock | [
"One of Fat Possum Records' most successful new acts is a duo called the Black Keys from Akron, Ohio. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. Their new CD is <em>Rubber Factory</em>. It was recorded in an old General Tire plant."
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DJ Sessions: Tribal Beats From Across Africa | [
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"French electronic artist Sébastien Devaud , better known as Agoria, has been in love with the electronic genre since the age of 12, growing up in the French countryside. Since developing as an artist, he's recognized for years of producing consistently impressive music, and for his role in helping the French elect... | npr | {
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Sons Of Confederate Veterans React To Altered Virginia Proclamation | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baltimore Removes Confederate Statues One Day After Voting On Issue. -- Mourners To Honor Charlottesville Victim, States Debate Confederate Statues. -- Hundreds Dead After Sierra Leone Mudslide. And here are more early headlines: University Of Florida Denies White Nat... | npr | {
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Silent For Years, A Riot Grrrl Steps Back To The Mic | [
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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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Summer Reading Series: Joi Ito | [
"We continue our summer reading series with Joi Ito , a venture capitalist and blogger based in Tokyo. Ito mostly reads web logs, or blogs, where he often gets book recommendations. Some of his favorite blogs include MetaFilter and Baghdad Burning. He's also been reading Free Culture by Lawrence Lessig (The Pengui... | [
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Federal Appeals Court Hears Madoff Jail Arguments | [
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First Listen: The Avett Brothers, 'The Carpenter' | [
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"Few bands blend showmanship and poignancy quite like The Avett Brothers: The band's songs reflect thoughtfully on life and death and love, while toggling between swoonily pretty roots-pop ballads and frenetic, barnstorming punk-bluegrass hybrids. Led by multi-talented North Carolina brothers Seth and Scott Avett, ... | npr | {
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The Artist Behind the Penny | [
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'Cult' Hero Mike Daisey: When The Dollar Is Almighty | [
"When Mike Daisey has a message, he's willing to go a long way to deliver it. A really long way. The master storyteller flew from Manhattan to a South Pacific island just to make a simple point: Money is power, and Americans love power. But they're not alone. Daisey took his journey to the South Pacific island of... | [
"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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William James: Son, Brother, Hero | [
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Why Cold Snaps Don't Disprove Climate Change | [
"After a cold snap across much of the U.S. last week, some are reviving the debunked talking point that cold weather disproves climate change. President Trump tweeted Wednesday, “Brutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS – Whatever happened to Global Warming?” However, weather and c... | [
"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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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Greece And Turkey | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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U.S. Presses Campaign Against Iraq | [
"In spite of growing reluctance among America's allies, the United States continues pressing its case that war with Iraq might be the only way to disarm Saddam Hussein. The White House releases a report listing alleged Iraqi deceptions and failures to cooperate with weapons inspectors. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports."
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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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Medford, Mass., Remembers The Girl With The Freckles | [
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Moonlighting Vegas Cop Takes It Off Onstage | [
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Slain Pakistani Social Media Star Remembered As Daring Feminist Rebel | [
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At The 92nd Oscars, Eímear Noone Became The First Woman To Conduct The Orchestra | [
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell | [
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More Colleges Turn To Uncle Sam For Student Loans | [
"For decades, the federal student loan program has paid private lenders and banks a subsidy for loans they make to college students. But the Obama administration wants to bypass banks and have the federal government lend the money directly to students. Because of last year's student loan crisis, some schools have ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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FinnAir Believes Travelers Miss Flying And Airplane Food | [
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Arizona's District Seven | [
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A Farewell to 'Day to Day' Producer Rob Sachs | [
"Rob Sachs has been with <em>Day to Day</em> from the first show nearly two-and-a-half years ago, and has had some memorable on-air moments as Brian Unger's willing -- and more often than not, unwitting -- human guinea pig. Godspeed, Rob..."
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TMM Post-Inauguration Roundup | [
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'Celebration Of Lights' Takes On New Meaning As Montana Town Fights Anti-Semitism | [
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UnitedHealth Group Says It May Quit Offering Coverage On Obamacare Exchanges | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Bob Edwards Talks With Laurie Neff About Israel's Release | [
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Now You're Talking! The Year's Best Book Club Reads | [
"A young boy seeks justice. A young woman wants to stay alive. A friendship is tested. The child of a commune comes of age. A solitary man gives himself over to love. These are the bare actions underpinning the novels that I'm suggesting for book clubs this year. Some are first novels; others the work of well-known... | [
"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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'It Is Roiling Him': Reporter Maggie Haberman Unpacks Trump's Refusal To Admit He Lost | [
"With only a few weeks until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, President Trump still won't admit defeat. White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, who has reported on Trump over the past 20 years, sheds light on his refusal to concede. \"[Trump] can't handle the concept of the label 'loser,' \" Haberman sa... | [
"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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Computer Scientist Lost at Sea Has Powerful Legacy | [
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An Immigration Backfire? | [
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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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Egyptian Constitutional Referendum Appears To Have Passed | [
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'Tagging' Lets Ordinary Users Organize the Internet | [
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"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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Clinton Unveils Economic Plan Focusing On Middle Class | [
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Obama Is The 44th U.S. President; Now What? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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When The Job Hunt Becomes A Job In Itself | [
"As more people join the nation's unemployment rolls, Farai Chideya talks about the finer points of job hunting with Marshawn Evans — co-founder of the African-American-focused employment search Web site A Mighty River — and job seeker Toni Rice. FARAI CHIDEYA, host: From NPR News, this is News and Notes. I'm Fara... | [
"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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On The 70th Anniversary Of D-Day, A Look At What Could Have Been | [
"The men and women who brought down Adolph Hitler's war machine cannot defeat mortality. As the dwindling number of veterans who served during D-Day are saluted on the 70th anniversary, we might consider how different our lives might have been if those soldiers and sailors had been turned back from the beaches. Ste... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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R. Eric Thomas, From 'Deeply Shewk' To A Viral Column | [
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