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'Marketplace' Report: Subprime Help | [
"Citigroup and Bank of America have pledged $1 billion of mortgage financing to help subprime borrowers who are facing the loss of their homes. Congressional Democrats have also announced a plan to direct hundreds of millions of federal dollars to nonprofit groups to help subsidize borrowers' troubled loans. Market... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Sounds of a Hit and Miss Engine | [
"Jeff Stevens of Alto, Ga., collects hit and miss engines from before the 1940s. To the untrained ear, the machines sound as if they are unable to start. In reality, this is how they sound when they are working properly: They regulate themselves so they never run too fast. Sound recordist Jim Hawkins captured th... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Family That Holds OxyContin Patent Has Another...To Wean Patients Off OxyContin | [
"The Sackler family has made billions of dollars off of a drug called OxyContin. OxyContin is a prescription pain management drug. From The New Yorker The bulk of the Sacklers’ fortune has been accumulated only in recent decades, yet the source of their wealth is to most people as obscure as that of the robber bar... | [
"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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Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency And The Future Of The Dollar | [
"Paid for anything in cryptocurrency lately? The value of a single bitcoin reached a high of $50,000 for the first time in mid-February 2021. Mastercard has announced it’s bringing cryptocurrency onto its network. Tesla bought $1.5 billion of it earlier this year and is already seeing a return, according to some an... | [
"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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2015: The Year In Cars And Trucks | [
"It’s been a remarkable year for vehicle owners – hard for those with Volkswagen TDI diesel cars, but generally for drivers, increasingly easy at the pump. Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd looks back at the automotive highs and lows of 2015 with Patrick George, editor-in-chief of Jalopnik. Guest\n\... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Cleveland Rock Critic Retires | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Jane Scott, rock music critic at <EM>The Plain Dealer</EM> in Cleveland, who is retiring at the age of 82. Scott followed rock and roll for 50 years. Her last column runs today."
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The New Pornographers in Concert: 10/27/2007 | [
"The New Pornographers in concert. With host Bob Boilen. With stunning vocals from Neko Case and playfully cerebral narratives from songwriters Dan Bejar and A.C. Newman, the Canadian band The New Pornographers is virtually peerless in the world of power-pop and indie-rock. Hear them recorded live from Washington,... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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WATCH: Mantis Shrimp's Incredible Eyesight Yields Clues For Detecting Cancer | [
"Mantis shrimp, a group of aggressive, reef-dwelling crustaceans, take more than one first-place ribbon in the animal kingdom. Outwardly, they resemble their somewhat larger lobster cousins, but their colorful shells contain an impressive set of superpowers. Now, scientists are finding that one of those abilities —... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Baylor Beats Notre Dame To Win NCAA Women's Basketball Championship | [
"Baylor gave up a double-digit lead but hung on in the final minutes to win the NCAA women's title game against defending champs Notre Dame by a single point Sunday night in Tampa, Fla. With the 82-81 victory, the Lady Bears clinched their third NCAA women's basketball championship — joining UConn and Tennessee as ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Ozark Tourist Town, Branson, Mo., Debates How To Diversify | [
"About 7.5 million people visit Branson each year. The town is known for its clean family entertainment. But Branson is not exempt from the pressures of a changing economy and aging demographics."
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"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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Britain Seeks Sparer Food Packaging | [
"Britain's environmental minister, Ben Bradshaw, talks about how people can protest excessive packaging in grocery stores. The British government is trying to induce major food retailers there to reduce the amount of packaging that envelops food."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Huckabee and Romney a Contrast in Styles | [
"This week's Iowa caucuses showcased both substantive and stylistic differences among the Republican candidates — especially between top finishers Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 15, 2007 Talk About It:Fox News: Obama Declares Truce -- \"Minutes after he told voters at a Reno, Nevada, rally that his opponents were trying to 'run [him] down,' Senator Barack Obama held a media availability today to declare truce with his main competitors -- Senators Clinton and Edwards. ... | npr | {
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According To Emily Post | [
"According to Emily Post and Miss Manners, classical music audiences should sit through concerts in silent reverence. But it wasn't always that way; 18th-century concert-goers were downright rowdy and rambunctious. James H. Johnson, author of the book \"Listening in Paris\" talks with Martin about how the rise of F... | [
"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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Kerry's Southern Swing | [
"As a complete novice at covering political campaigns, I asked for advice from an expert: NPR's Elizabeth Arnold. \"Stay away from the bus as much as you can!\" she told me. \"Get off it, get ahead of it, and stay behind it. That's where the interesting stuff usually is.\" Tagging along on a campaign bus -- or pl... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: A Fearsome Foursome; A Coke or Pepsi Debate; Peter Parker's Broadway Debut."
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Excerpt: 'An Ocean of Air' | [
"Chapter 1 The Ocean Above Us Nearly four hundred years ago, in a patchwork of individual fiefdoms that we now call Italy, a revolution of ideas was struggling to take place. The traditional way to understand the workings of the world — through a combination of divine revelation and abstract reasoning — had begun t... | [
"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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Karen Black, Strange And Lovely, And Always Game | [
"Karen Black was oddly alluring, with that wide, sly smile and those slightly off-kilter eyes. The New York Times once called her \"something of a freak, a beautiful freak.\" Her friend Peter Fonda says that's what made her so intriguing. \"She wasn't a conventional-looking woman,\" he tells NPR. \"And she took tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Uma Thurman: Before 'Her Eyes,' A Varied Life 2) Boogie-Woogie and Blues: Small Can Be Sweet"
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McCain Faces 'Serious Challenge' In Fight With Brain Cancer, Kerry Says | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to former Secretary of State John Kerry, who shares his thoughts on the news that his former colleague Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer."
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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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Asia-Pacific Nations Sign Huge Trade Deal With China While U.S. Sits It Out | [
"President-elect Joe Biden said Monday the United States must align itself with other democracies so that they write the rules governing global trade — and not China. He was replying to a reporter's question on whether the U.S. should join a major trade deal, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, that 15... | [
"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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Reports: Health Care For Potential Deportees Poor | [
"Two new reports document something that has emerged as a serious issue for federal immigration authorities: a lack of adequate health care for detainees. With some 400,000 people held by immigration authorities last year alone, stories about detainees receiving inadequate health care abound, and sometimes the cons... | [
"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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Federal Funds Help Homeless Veterans In LA Get Back On Their Feet | [
"Los Angeles has one of the nation's most intractable homeless populations. But one demographic bucks the trend: veterans."
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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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Bringing Christ Back to Christmas | [
"Pastor Rick McKinley and his wife Jeannie McKinley are tired of the consumerism that dominates Christmas time. Instead, they are part of the <em>Advent Conspiracy</em>, a mission to encourage people to worship more and spend less around the holidays."
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"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Travis Stork - Don't Be That Girl | [
"As the star of The Bachelor: Paris, Travis Stork has a lot of experience with meeting and dating different types of women. As an emergency room doctor, Stork has a lot of experience helping patients cope with trauma, depression, accidents, and other ailments. In Don't Be That Girl: A Guide to Finding the Confident... | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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U.S. Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs In May, Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.8 Percent | [
"The Labor Department has reported that the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in May, the lowest in 18 years. The economy also added 223,000 jobs, higher than economists expected. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd discusses with Michael Regan (@Reganonymous), senior editor for Bloomberg News."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Shot Oakland Officer Taken Off Life Support | [
"An Oakland, Calif., police officer shot over the weekend by a man wanted on a parole violation was taken off life support Tuesday. His death brings to four the number of officers killed as a result of Saturday's violence. The gunman is also dead. Cy Musiker reports for member station KQED in San Francisco. ROBERT... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Civil War Photography | [
"In preparation for President's Day on Feb. 16, The Smithsonian is hosting an education online conference series on Abraham Lincoln today and tomorrow. Explore their site for more information on our 16th President. All images courtesy The Smithsonian National Museum of American History. For full screen, click on th... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Excerpt: 'Setting the Table' | [
"The First Course I've learned more of what I know about life from people than from books, and I've learned much of what I know about people from the food they eat. I'm on the road a number of days each year, solo, or with my family, buddies, or colleagues -- and when I travel, the first thing I do in my first free... | [
"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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On 'Warna,' Joey Alexander Transforms From Child Prodigy To Jazz Fixture | [
"Sooner or later, every child prodigy hits a fork in the road: Keep doing the crowd-pleasing, trained-seal tricks that brought fame? Or set out to develop a more individual sound? From the moment 11-year-old Indonesian pianist Joey Alexander gained international attention in 2015, it was clear that he wasn't your ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Why Are Americans Drinking Less Cow's Milk? Its Appeal Has Curdled | [
"When's the last time you had a glass of cow's milk? Americans are drinking a lot less milk than they used to. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the average person drinks 18 gallons a year. Back in the 1970s it was more like 30 gallons a year. We once hoisted a glass with dinner, soaked our breakfas... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Erroll Garner's 'A Night At The Movies' Reissue Radiates Joy | [
"The late jazz pianist spins out new and old melodies and cracks little musical jokes on a new series of reissues representing albums he recorded for various labels between '59 and '73."
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"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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A Jazz Single Sees One Man Through | [
"For this week's staff song pick, Tony Cox chooses Joe Sample's <em>X Marks the Spot</em>, a song Tony explains helped him through a rough patch in his life."
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Woman Calls on World to Look in the Face of AIDS | [
"Regan Hofmann grew up in the tony suburbs of Princeton, N.J. When she went to high school in the 80s, she was terrified of AIDS. \"By the mid-90s, I had never heard of a woman -- a heterosexual woman who was not an IV-drug user -- having HIV,\" Hofmann says. \"I perceived myself to be literally at no risk for HIV... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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With Rose Book, Rodale Publishers Shifts Course | [
"Pete Rose's newly released autobiography was published by a rural Pennsylvania publisher, better known for its focus on organic gardening and holistic themes. Rodale Publishers is switching gears, with promising results. NPR's Scott Horsley reports."
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"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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What Voters In Pennsylvania Suburbs Say About Biden And Trump Now | [
"Gains with suburban voters helped Joe Biden win the presidency. Suburbs were long GOP terrain, and their move left accelerated with Donald Trump's rise. We check in on Pennsylvania suburban voters."
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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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Advocate Reveals The Plight Of Migrant Workers In Italy | [
"The pandemic has revealed how dependent Italians are on migrant farm workers. The new documentary, <em>Invisible</em>, profiles a migrant champion as he raises the awareness of their plight."
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Census Report: More Americans Living in Poverty | [
"The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.3 million last year. Hear NPR's Tony Cox and Heather Boushey, an economist with the Center for Economic and Policy Research."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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The Ostrom Avenue Podcast | [
"The Ostrom Avenue Podcast is a Syracuse University sports podcast from WAER Syracuse Public Media studios hosted by Brendan Mortensen and Owen Valentine. The Ostrom Avenue Podcast takes a deep dive into Orange sports and aims to break down game specifics, key players and big storylines. It is catered to the diehar... | [
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Before The Atom Split | [
"The wonderful Revolution 21 fired over this clip from our earliest, earliest days."
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'Rockie' Road Ahead for Series-Bound Red Sox | [
"The Boston Red Sox complete a thrilling comeback against the Cleveland Indians to claim the American League title. They will meet the red-hot Colorado Rockies in the World Series."
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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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Sponsors Back Out Of NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade Over Honoree | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Marlon Bishop, senior producer at <em>Latino USA</em>, about the Puerto Rican Day Parade's controversial decision to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera as a national freedom hero."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Mac DeMarco Explains His Mini-Album Of Love Songs, Track By Track | [
"\"It's all love songs this time,\" says Mac DeMarco when we connect over Skype (cell reception at his place in Far Rockaway, Queens, is spotty) to talk about Another One, his latest mini-album. Make that love songs with little problems: Each of the songs on this charming, scruffy collection takes on love that's ju... | [
"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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White House Plans Major New Push On Climate Change | [
"Since his reelection, President Obama has talked a lot about the importance of addressing climate change and promised action. Environmentalists have criticized him for not doing more to confront the issue. In the coming weeks he'll announce a new agenda promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emiss... | [
"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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Murder Hornets Invade Pacific Northwest, Threaten The Honeybee Population | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with beekeeper Ruthie Danielsen about the race to prevent the Asian giant hornets from getting a foothold in the U.S. and threatening the honeybee population."
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"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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Death Of An Allegory | [
"Maybe there is some symbolism for Wall Street in this business story. Police in New York say a young bull escaped and was running free on the streets of Queens. Sadly, the bull died Wednesday. With all the bear market headlines this week, Wall Street traders could surely use every bull that's out there."
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"Stories: 1) Can We 'Cool The Planet' Through Geoengineering? 2) Sam Newsome: A Soprano Sax 'Soliloquy' 3) Poet Robert Hass: An Elegy For His Younger Brother"
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After Left Stranded At Sea, What Happened To The Rohingya Migrants? | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with freelance reporter Jennifer Rigby about what happened to the Rohingya migrants who were stranded, the current diaspora of the refugee crisis, and life in the camps."
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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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Family Asks Houston Police Not To Release Fatal Shooting Video Of Gospel Singer | [
"After days of public demands for access, the Houston Police Department announced it will not release video of the deadly shooting of a black man. Adrian Medearis, a 48-year-old gospel singer and choir director, was shot multiple times by a police officer in what started off as a speeding traffic stop last Friday. ... | [
"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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Spinach Thought to Be Source of E. coli Outbreak | [
"Health officials say recently purchased raw, packaged spinach should not be eaten. It is the likely source of an E. coli bacteria outbreak that has killed one person, and made at least 49 other people sick. Cases have been reported in eight states, from Connecticut to Oregon."
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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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Senegal's Poor Hurt By Begging Ban Meant To Help | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Medicare Mailing May Confuse Recipients | [
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Mitt Romney Will Vote For Ted Cruz In Hopes Of Stopping 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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Climbers Reclaim World Record On El Capitan | [
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South Dakota For McCain | [
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Pianist And Critic Rachel | [
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Democrats Play Blame Game With Pelosi After Georgia Election — To GOP's Glee | [
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GOP Health Plan Has Its Own Financial Stick To Prod People To Buy Insurance | [
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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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Free Trade Plays Role in Presidential Campaigns | [
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Review: Drummer Billy Hart's 'One Is The Other' | [
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Helado Negro, 'Outside The Outside' | [
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"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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The Dismemberment Plan: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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In Memory of Mildred Loving | [
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"In 2003, philanthropist Joan Kroc left the largest bequest in public radio history to NPR, marking a transformational moment for the network. To honor her enduring generosity, NPR created the Joan B. Kroc Legacy Society to celebrate enthusiastic supporters who make their mark on the future of public media by estab... | npr | {
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Tech Guru Omar Wasow: Online Music | [
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Philly Wants To Tax Soda To Raise Money For Schools | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Poland's Holland, Exploring Holocaust History Again | [
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Space Station Astronauts Get Dibs At New 'Star Trek' Movie | [
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Globalization Protest | [
"NPR's Don Gonyea reports thousands of protestors gathered to protest the annual meeting of the Organization of American States. The 52-year old hemispheric organization with 34 countries was not even discussing trade issues. It's a sign of a growing movement against globalization of any kind."
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2014 Wall Calendar: May | [
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How Much Clout Does Pope Francis Have In The Middle East? | [
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Alleged Leader Of Hacker Group LulzSec Pleads Guilty | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Torres: South X Lullaby | [
"In the final installment of our South X Lullaby series, rising songwriter Torres met us at 2:30 a.m. outside Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, where she had just blown away a large portion of our contingent in SXSW. Torres, known to the IRS as Mackenzie Scott, performed a plugged-in, but still very intimate v... | [
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Morning Report: Job Picture Improves Slightly; Iceland's Woes Increase | [
"U.S. private employers shed 84,000 jobs in December, fewer than the 145,000 jobs lost in November, a report by a private employment service said on Wednesday. The private-sector has shed jobs for 23 months in a row but it was the fewest jobs lost since March 2008, according to the payroll processing firm. The ADP ... | [
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'The Keeper' and the Story of Poet Omar Kyayyam | [
"Kayvan Mashayekh's new film is his first -- and it took the Iranian-born lawyer from Houston five years to make. It's called <EM>The Keeper</EM> and it parallels his own life story with the tale of Persian poet Omar Kyayyam. Vanessa Redgrave appears in the epic, along with a cast of hundreds. Jacki Lyden talks wi... | [
"Stories: 1) Marcus Stern: On the Trail of Congressional Corruption 2) 'Bug' Out: Friedkin's Latest Scratches Thriller Itch 3) Ibrahim Ferrer, 'Mi Sueño'"
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Tornado Kills Four at Iowa Boy Scout Camp | [
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Attitudes Toward Bush | [
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Michigan Tribes Make Efforts To Save Native Language | [
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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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'Googled': From Brainchild To Behemoth | [
"How much do you know about the company that knows so much about you? At 11 years old, Google is no longer just a search engine: it's e-mail, video, maps, document storage and sharing ... and, of course, a verb. In Googled: The End of the World as We Know It, Ken Auletta chronicles the growth of Google, from the b... | [
"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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WATCH: Groundhog In Wisconsin Bites Mayor's Ear | [
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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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Purdue Pharma Reaches Tentative Deal To Settle Thousands Of Opioid Lawsuits | [
"Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid drug OxyContin, has reached a tentative deal worth billions of dollars that would resolve thousands of lawsuits brought by municipal and state governments who sued the company for allegedly helping to fuel the opioid crisis. The pending settlement likely means Purdue will avo... | [
"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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California State University Faculty Strike | [
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Lifestyle & Entertainment: Usher, Venus Williams, Alek Wek | [
"Back to hash out some of the hottest show biz new is Newsweek entertainment writer Allison Samuels. She weighs in on the canceled wedding of R&B singer Usher, tennis star Venus Williams' fashion sense and model Alek Wek's new book. AUDIE CORNISH, host: This is NEWS & NOTES. I'm Audie Cornish. Farai Chideya is aw... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Puzzler for Nov. 15, 2006 | [
"Bruce Adolphe is back with another one of his Piano Puzzlers. Performance Today host Fred Child calls a listener, and together they try to guess which popular song Adolphe has disguised in the style of a well-known classical composer. This week's contestant is Steven Ward of Petersburg, Va."
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Action Movies Love That Typing Sound, But Where Does It Come From? | [
"What's that sound text makes when it appears on screen in action movies? NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Forrest Wickman of <em>Slate</em>, who investigated where exactly it came from."
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How American Consumers Could Be Complicit In The Destruction Of The Amazon | [
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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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Rachel Z On Piano Jazz | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Karzai's Political Games Overshadow Hagel's Visit To Afghanistan | [
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Ban Thwarts 'Year of the Pig' Ads in China | [
"China's preparing for the year of the Pig, an especially auspicious year which begins on Feb. 18. But the run-up has been anything but lucky for pork fans. Pigs have been banned from appearing in any ads on the state-run broadcaster, CCTV, after an order that is now surrounded by confusion. The order means that a... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Rep. André Carson To Become First Muslim On House Committee On Intelligence | [
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Top General Defends Studying Critical Race Theory In The Military | [
"The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, responded sharply to questions from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Wednesday about the examination of critical race theory in the U.S. military. \"I've read Mao Zedong. I've read Karl Marx. I've read Lenin. That doesn't make me a communist. So what is wrong... | [
"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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Help Wanted: The Trump Administration (Still) Has Some Openings To Fill | [
"President Trump starts the second hundred days of his administration Sunday with a perhaps unwelcome benchmark: fewer appointees in place than any of his recent predecessors. Only a fraction of the hundreds of key jobs the Trump administration needs to fill have been nominated and confirmed by the Senate. The non... | [
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How Can Tourism Promote Peace In The Middle East? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Beyond Tolerance About Aziz Abu Sarah's TED Talk Social entrepreneur and educator Aziz Abu Sarah describes how he came to lead tours in which Jews, Muslims, and Christians cross contested borders to spend time in each others cultures. About Aziz Abu Sarah Aziz Abu Sarah is a Na... | [
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Presidential Hopeful Howard Dean | [
"NPR's Mara Liasson reports on the presidential aspirations of former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean who's campaign is gaining momentum in early caucus states such as Iowa because of his strong remarks against a war with Iraq."
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This Week We'll Re-Visit | [
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China Offers Free HIV/AIDS Treatment | [
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Republican Thorn Ted Cruz Announces Run For President | [
"The 2016 presidential campaign has its first official candidate. Republican Ted Cruz jumped into the race for the presidency, announcing his intentions in a tweet at 12:09 am EDT Monday morning. \"I'm running for president and I hope to earn your support!\" the firebrand Texas senator tweeted simply with an embedd... | [
"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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Catching Up With The Russia Investigation | [
"Over the last few days, The Washington Post and The New York Times published explosive stories about President Trump and Russia. The Times reported that the FBI had opened an investigation into President Trump, questioning whether he was working for Russia. And The Post reported that President Trump concealed ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Men Behind AMC's Hit 'Mad Men' 2) In The Center Ring: Michael Moore Vs. 'Capitalism' 3) The Twisted Words Of Nick Cave"
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Ramadan Begins At Sundown | [
"The holiest month in the Islamic year begins tonight when Ramadan arrives. Beliefnet says its significance comes from the Prophet Mohammed, who received the Quran during this time. Muslims are encouraged to read the entire book, fast during daylight hours and perform charitable works. You can read the Quran here. ... | [
"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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Plan To Clean Home Swimming Pool Turns Toxic | [
"When Musician David Was tries to take on his own pool maintenance to save money, the bacteria and algae living there rejoice."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Book News: Ned O'Gorman, Poet And Founder Of Harlem School, Dies | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Ned O'Gorman, poet and founder of the Children's Storefront, a tuition-free school in Harlem created to combat what he saw as \"the pervasive lack of imagination\" in children's education, died Friday at age 84. \"These children nee... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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NPR Town Hall Offers Frank Assessment Of Race | [
"Do Americans bring their individual racial experience into the voting booth? NPR is exploring the issue through a series of discussions with a group of voters in York, Pa. The project is a collaboration between NPR's two flagship shows, Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Michelle Norris, co-host of All T... | [
"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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Ina Jaffe Reports Many Congressional Races In California | [
"still haven't been decided two weeks after polling day -- that's because election officials haven't finished verifying thousands of so-called provisional ballots."
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"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Trump Administration Walks Back Timeline For U.S. Troops Leaving Syria | [
"The timetable for U.S. military leaving Syria has changed. National Security Adviser John Bolton says troops will remain until ISIS is fully defeated and Iran's ambitions in the region are checked."
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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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Bush Selects Appeals Judge for Homeland Security Post | [
"President Bush nominates federal appeals Judge Michael Chertoff to head the Department of Homeland Security. Chertoff headed the Justice Department's criminal division from 2001 to 2003. Bush's choice comes after former New York police commissioner Bernard Kerik withdrew his name from consideration. NPR's Pam Fess... | [
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