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From Jesus To Christ | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Justice Department Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Court Ruling Protecting DREAMers | [
"The Justice Department late Thursday announced that it has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that prevents President Trump from ending the Obama-era program that shields certain young undocumented immigrants from deportation. That program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, als... | [
"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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Judicial Nomination Process | [
"GUESTS: N. Lee Cooper Past President, American Bar Association [1996-1997] There are nearly one hundred judicial vacancies in our federal courts, stalling many criminal and civil cases awaiting trial. President Clinton has accused Senate Republicans of a partisan campaign to block his nominations to the Federal b... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Afghans In The U.S. Protest The White House's Handling Of Afghanistan | [
"Demonstrators converged on Lafayette Park outside the White House on Sunday — one of several places where Afghans living in the U.S. gathered as the Taliban took control of the the capital Kabul."
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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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Admiral Ackbar: Could he be the new Ole Miss mascot? | [
"Let me say up front that I'm biased on this story. My now 24-year-old son Matt was a huge Star Wars fan as a kid, and one character he particularly loved was Admiral Ackbar -- the Mon Calamari rebel commander who famously shouts \"It's a trap!\" in Return of the Jedi. Here's sound of the admiral in his moment of g... | [
"Supreme Court reporter Dahlia Lithwick plays our game called \"You ... Are! ... The ... Greatest! ... Actor! Eveeer!\" Three stories about the original Captain Kirk, William Shatner."
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From Lieder To Latin: The New York Festival Of Song | [
"The New York Festival of Song (NYFOS) is known for its high-energy ensemble productions, with repertoire ranging from art song and opera to Broadway and the blues. The New York institution was born in 1988, when pianists Steve Blier and Michael Barrett happened to be talking about the state of the vocal recital. T... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Trumpeter Jon Hassell's 'Fourth World' Music | [
"Trumpeter and composer Jon Hassell used to joke: \"I do country music; it's just a matter of what country.\" Or maybe it's a matter of what planet. Decades ago, Hassell coined the term \"fourth world music\" to describe his sound — one that evokes both the primitive and the futuristic. He continues to explore new ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Higher, Better, Stronger, Faster — Brain Science Is Trying To Get There | [
"Don't see the video? Click here. The tried and true way to improve at sports, or music or anything, really, is practice. What if we could master skills a lot faster — with less practice — simply by wearing a brain-boosting headset? I tried the technology behind this claim to improve my vertical jump. In Future You... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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3 Americans Held In North Korea May Be Released Soon, Trump Tweets | [
"Rachel Martin talks to Anna Fifield, Tokyo bureau chief at <em>The Washington Post</em>, about President Trump's hint on Twitter that 3 Americans held in North Korean labor camps might be released soon."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Leading The Charge To Make Better Electric Cars | [
"When the automobile first emerged at the end of the 19th century, there were two types of cars on the road: gasoline-powered cars and electric cars. And at first, it was unclear which type would attract more drivers. \"Electric cars had some early advantages,\" says science writer Seth Fletcher. \"Gas cars were lo... | [
"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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IRS Head Says So Far, So Good For Obamacare's First Tax Season | [
"Congress passed the Affordable Care Act five years ago, but it didn't impose tax penalties for failure to obtain health insurance until this year. So a big question has hung over this tax-filing season: Would the ACA unleash mass confusion as Americans grappled with new tax rules? IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Happy Weekend: Four Minutes Of Fun And A Little Danger | [
"It looks like at least half the country is going to have some good weather this weekend. For those of us at higher latitudes, it might even be one of the last weekends to enjoy one last bit of warmish weather before winter starts creeping in. In any case, I ran across this video thanks to the Morning News: It's of... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Commentary: Powell's Role in White House | [
"Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr examines the portrayal of Secretary of State Colin Powell in Bob Woodward's book <EM>Plan Of Attack</EM>. Although initially opposed to going to war in Iraq, Powell eventually decides to get behind the President."
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"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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Crist To Run As Independent | [
"Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, considered an all-but-certain loser in his bid for the Republican nomination for a Senate seat, will announce Thursday in St. Petersburg that he will quit the GOP race and instead run with no party affiliation. The decision is not a surprise. Once the clear frontrunner for the sea... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Industry Faces Shortage in Truck Drivers | [
"Truck drivers make a good living these days. Their average pay has increased significantly over the last few years. But many trucking companies can't find enough people who want to be drivers. In addition to increasing pay, one company is trying to make sure drivers get enough quality time at home."
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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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Holiday Sales Worst in 30 Years | [
"Early retail sales figures for November and December are the worst since 1970. That's bad news for an economy struggling to break out of its slump. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with analyst Kurt Barnard of Barnard's Retail Consulting Group."
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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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Double Take 'Toons: Benghazi Bungle? | [
"Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivered a foreign policy address Monday at the Virginia Military Institute, mentioning last month's U.S. Embassy attack and insinuating that President Obama's leadership in that region is weak. Jimmy Margulies questions the president's ability to handle the situation i... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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David Crosby On World Cafe | [
"David Crosby's been inducted into in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, with The Byrds and with Crosby, Stills and Nash. He has one of the most revered voices of our time — and at 75, even with his legendary lifestyle, it sounds as good as it ever has. In this session, Crosby returns to World Cafe to play new s... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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South Korean Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant For Ousted President Park Geun-hye | [
"Prosecutors in Seoul are seeking an arrest warrant for Park Geun-hye, South Korea's recently-ousted president, in connection with the blockbuster corruption scandal that's gripped the nation for months. \"The suspect has used her status as a president to receive money from companies, and interfered with the freedo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Hopes for 'Good' Cholesterol Drug Defy Bad Tests | [
"Expectations were high for a new drug aimed at raising levels of \"good\" cholesterol. But the manufacturer stopped tests in December after dozens of people died. A new study brings more bad news, but some scientists won't count the drug out."
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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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First Listen: JJ, 'V' | [
"For those trying to keep track of the Swedish duo JJ — previously known by the lowercase iteration jj — V is not its fifth album. (It's the third.) Then again, 2009's break-out jj n° 2 wasn't the group's second album, but rather its debut; N°3 followed. There's always been an internal logic underpinning what Joaki... | [
"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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GOP Seizes House; Democrats Keep Senate | [
"The seismic event driving the 2010 midterm elections has triggered a tsunami: Republicans have swept to control of the House of Representatives. That's the biggest story in a turbulent election that followed a volatile and intensely negative political campaign season. Results so far show a decided shift to the rig... | [
"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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Barr Is Investigating The Investigators: Will He Find Wrongdoing Or Political Fuel? | [
"Updated at 4:30 p.m. ET President Trump has handed Attorney General William Barr the keys to the vault. Trump has authorized Barr to \"declassify, downgrade, or direct the declassification or downgrading of information or intelligence\" related to the origins of the investigation into Russia's interference in the... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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'American Teen' Scores Big at Sundance | [
"With a documentary following four kids in small-town Indiana, Nannette Burstein is winning hearts at the Sundance Film Festival. Burstein's credits include The Kid Stays in the Picture, and now she turns her attention to the precarious perch on the threshold of adulthood that is your senior year in high school. Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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James Holmes Psychiatrist Knew About Violent Thoughts, But Not Plan | [
"The psychiatrist who treated accused Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes has finished her testimony, and state prosecutors are due to rest their case this week."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Consumer Confidence Slides In China, With Effects Beyond Its Borders | [
"As China's stock market falls and economic growth slows, Chinese consumers are putting off purchases and trying to get their money overseas."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Jazz As A Liberal Arts Education | [
"For conservatory-trained jazz musicians, it's a scary job market out there. Saxophonist Dave Liebman, an NEA Jazz Master and veteran statesman, paints a bleak picture: In the current world of jazz education, the situation vis a vis graduating more and more of the most equipped musicians in history (every year mor... | [
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Lawmakers Grill AIG CEO Liddy | [
"AIG chief executive Edward Liddy and others involved in the giant insurer's struggles testify Wednesday at a congressional hearing. The panel wants to know how AIG fell apart, why it needs so much federal assistance and where it goes from here."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Crowd Gathering Again In Cairo, But Outside Square Life Is Normal -- Economy Grew Less Than Previously Thought In Third Quarter. -- Reports: Three American Students Arrested In Cairo. -- One Thing's For Sure, Superfailure Guarantees 'Long Election-Year Debate'. -- VIDEO: ... | npr | {
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Police And The Mentally Ill | [
"NPR's Richard Gonzales reports on efforts around the nation to prevent violent, and sometimes deadly, confrontations between police and the mentally disturbed. Some police agencies now team mental health professionals with officers on patrols where the may encounter mentally disturbed people."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Salt-Resistant Rice Offers Hope For Farmers Clinging To Disappearing Islands | [
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A Concert Violinist on the Metro? | [
"Virtuoso concert violinist Joshua Bell plays more than 200 international bookings a year. But in January, he found himself performing during rush hour for morning commuters at a metro station in Washington, D.C. Bell, who on Tuesday won the Avery Fisher Prize for outstanding achievement in classical music, talks t... | [
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Man Seeks To Right Childhood Wrongs By Substitute Teaching | [
"Writer Rob Hiaasen found the idea of becoming a substitute teacher inspiring enough to give it a try. Hiaasen chronicled his experience as a substitute teacher for the Washington Post Magazine, and he talks with host Michel Martin it."
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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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Film critic David Edelstein | [
"The Brood (1979). Directed by David Cronenberg Ginger Snaps (2000). Directed by John Fawcett Martin (1978). Directed by George A. Romero Brain Damage (1988). Directed by Frank Henenlotter"
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"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Small Businesses Fall Victim To Merchant Cash Advances | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Zeke Faux about merchant cash advances, which are not considered loans. They skirt regulations and strip borrowers of their rights."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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'Root Shock': Urban Renewal and Black Neighborhoods | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley has a conversation with Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove about her book <EM>Root Shock</EM>, which explores urban renewal programs between 1949 and 1973 and their impact on African-American neighborhoods."
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'People Want These Stories': Women Win Big At The Nebula Awards | [
"The wave of conversation about diversity and representation in fiction is about to crest again: Women swept this year's Nebula Awards, handed out this past weekend in Chicago. All of the fiction awards — for short story, novelette, novella, novel, and the Andre Norton Award for Young Adult novels — went to women a... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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U.S. Detainee Abuse Cases, Part Two | [
"Hear the conclusion of the report on alleged abuses of non-citizen detainees in prisons run by the Department of Homeland Security. NPR's Daniel Zwerdling reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Historic Step, Obama To Visit Hiroshima Later This Month. -- Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains. And here are more early headlines: German Police Allege Militant Stabs 4, Kills 1 At Train Station. (ABC) U.S., European Defense Leaders Warn Britain Ag... | npr | {
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Music That Feeds The Soul | [
"Former model B. Smith now has a growing brand that celebrates her love of Southern cuisine, including restaurants, cookbooks, home goods and wine. As part of <em>Tell Me More</em>'s series, 'In Your Ear,' B. Smith offers up the playlist she listens to in her kitchen."
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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She Was Pregnant. She Was Sick. And In India, She Had Nowhere To Go | [
"When the call came from the doctor that afternoon, it was ominous. \"They said that [my wife, Minal] had suffered a cardiac arrest in the intensive care unit, but the baby's heartbeat was fine,\" says Chetan Waghmere, who works for a corporate company. \"An emergency cesarean section had to be done in the ICU itse... | [
"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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Top Stories: Strict Iowa Abortion Bill; Cardinal Faces 2 Sex Abuse Trials | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Obama's Cabinet 2.0 Coming Into Focus | [
"In the category of unintended consequences, Susan Rice's announcement about her future could — under one scenario — mean a Republican in President Obama's inner circle, decorated Vietnam veterans overseeing the nation's military and its foreign policy, and another special election for Senate in Massachusetts. Sen.... | [
"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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Lillian Faderman's Secret: 'Mink Frost' | [
"For more than three decades, Lillian Faderman has been a professor and historian. But in the late-'50s when she was in school, she needed to support herself. She worked in the university library, but it wasn't enough money to pay the rent, so she took a job as a burlesque dancer. For 30 years her career as \"Mink ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Funeral Home Kiosks Offer Shoppers The Ultimate Deal | [
"Forest Lawn is a big name in the funeral business, and it has funeral homes all across Southern California. Most are stately, sprawling estates. But the Glendale location is a little different. First off, it's tiny — the size of a typical funeral home bathroom. Second, there aren't any coffins or headstones for sa... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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Remembering Sgt. Ken Ross | [
"Sgt. Ken Ross was killed last month when the Chinook helicopter he was riding in went down in Afghanistan. The incident was first reported as an accident or mechanical failure; now the Department of Defense says it was hostile fire."
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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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'Million Hoodie March' Planned In New York To Protest Killing Of Trayvon Martin | [
"At 6 p.m. ET., a \"Million Hoodie March\" is set to begin winding through the streets of New York City, from Union Square to the United Nations. One of the organizers, Daniel Maree, told News One that the march was intended to protest \"the absurdity of Trayvon [Martin's] murder.\" Martin's killing has ignited a n... | [
"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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Angel Olsen, Master Of Solitude | [
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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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Recipe For Turning Skin Cells Into Heart Cells | [
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Pakistani Journalist Hamid Mir | [
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From 'Fat Girl: A True Story' | [
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"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Presidential Campaign Oratory | [
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House Postpones Vote On Boehner's Debt Ceiling Bill | [
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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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Kepler Telescope Introduces Earth To A Very Distant Cousin | [
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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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Despite Setbacks, Obama Finds Bright Spots In 2013 | [
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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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#1150: Blinker Transgressions | [
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"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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The Many New Voices Of Taylor Swift | [
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"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Ups & Internet Shipping | [
"NPR's Elaine Korry reports that overnight shippers like FedEx and UPS are getting a boost from the growth of e-commerce. Retail analysts estimate revenues from online purchases will near $8 billion dollars in 1998 and is expected to top $100 billion dollars by 2003. That growth trajectory is expected to create a l... | [
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Opposing French Presidential Campaign Strategies Clash At Whirpool Factory | [
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Snowy Owls 'Irrupting' In Northern States | [
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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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Sen. Rand Paul Tries To Repair GOP's Image With Minorities | [
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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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Libya, Budget To Dominate Obama Press Conference | [
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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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Solve That Economic Puzzle | [
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Southern Baptist Women Are 'Shocked' By Church Leader's Comments | [
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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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Carmaker Saturn To Close After Penske Exits Deal | [
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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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How I Built Resilience: Daniela Corrente of Reel | [
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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'Gravity' Is Out Of this World Twice Over | [
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Meltwater Can Quickly Crack Glaciers | [
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Céline Dion Is Too Good For Deadpool | [
"You know what, honestly? God bless Céline Dion. She's got serious style, Drake's thirst, a Vegas residency that won't quit, and a willingness to be game for just about anything these days — but with discerning class. No matter what you think of her music, her voice and her heart is always turned to 11, with just a... | [
"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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House Winners and Losers | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor looks at winners and losers in the House."
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Perservering Doctor Picked For Surgeon General | [
"President Obama has made his choice for U.S. surgeon general. Regina Benjamin's clinic in Alabama was destroyed twice by hurricanes and once by a fire. She's also a MacArthur fellow who was the first minority to sit on the board of the American Medical Association."
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Tiffany Trailer: 'I Think We're Alone Now' | [
"I Think We're Alone Now is a new documentary about two extreme fans of 80's pop icon Tiffany. The film follows Jeff, a 50-year-old from Santa Cruz who is living with Asperger's syndrome, and Kelly, a 35-year-old intersexed person from Denver. While these two exhibit some disturbing behavior, first-time director Se... | [
"Stories: 1) Chris Weitz: From 'New Moon' To 'A Better Life' 2) 'That's How' Christoph Niemann Explains It All"
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The Nation: Still Fighting 'Eisenstadt v. Baird' | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Students Tackle 'Kids' Science Challenge' | [
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Departing Union Rips AFL-CIO on Recruiting | [
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Marine Infantry Training | [
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Fun With Laser Light And Sound | [
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Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones | [
"This week on Fresh Air, we're marking the year's end by revisiting some of the most memorable conversations we've had in 2010. This interview was originally broadcast on October 25, 2010. With his songwriting partner Mick Jagger, Keith Richards created some of the most iconic rock 'n' roll songs of the 20th centu... | [
"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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Historian: If Clinton's Trip To Korea Works Out OK, Expect Him To Do More | [
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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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Activists Call For Change In California's Use-Of-Force Laws | [
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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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The Nation: Israel's Raid Fuels Outrage | [
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Digital Tools Help Document Vanishing Languages | [
"Linguist David Harrison has travelled to remote corners of the world seeking the last speakers of endangered languages. Now, he's using digital tools to to record and revitalize these dying languages. At the AAAS meeting this week, Harrison unveiled 'talking dictionaries' for eight languages."
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Don't Miss: Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Still Dead? | [
"Tensions are running high in the birding world. Accusations are flying. Well, in an ornithologically polite kind of way. All over a small bird filmed for just a few seconds from a canoe in an Arkansas river. At first, it was hailed as the long-thought extinct ivory-billed woodpecker. Now some people are saying it... | [
"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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The U.S. Has An 'Active Cyber War Underway' To Thwart The North Korean Nuclear Threat | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Vacation Horror Stories: Train Troubles In Budapest | [
"Listener Dorie Pickle tells us a Vacation Horror Story about being young, female and vulnerable on an overnight train from Prague to Budapest. She almost got arrested for smoking by mistake in the wrong car."
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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GOP Scales Down Convention Plans | [
"With Hurricane Gustav churning towards the Gulf Coast, Republicans announced Sunday that their national convention will have a very different vibe — and shape — when it opens Monday night in St. Paul, Minn. The GOP's presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, said it's time for his fellow Republicans to \"do away w... | [
"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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We Have A ScuttleButton Winner! | [
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Vicente Fox On Changes Pending Election | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with Vicente Fox, governor of the Mexican state of Guanajuato and the presidential nominee of Mexico's opposition National Action Party, about what changes he would make if he were elected president next summer."
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North Korea's Cut From Small Businesses Goes To Its Nuclear Program | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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WATCH: 'The Wild West?' No, It's New Hampshire — But Those Really Are Bison | [
"Updated at 12:40 p.m. ET New Hampshire police had to contend with some unlikely fugitives on the lam on Tuesday: a small herd of bison. As many as 16 of the massive animals fled a farm owned by Armand Bolduc, busting through a fence in the morning. For several hours, the bison were \"scared and running\" through f... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Congress In No Rush To Lift 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' | [
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Changes to Pell Grant Mean Less Aid for Students | [
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For Woman At Heart Of 'Weather,' Storms Loom Over Every Horizon | [
"NPR's Scott Simon asks Jenny Offill about her new novel, \"Weather,\" which balances a woman's parochial concerns with her growing alarm about the state of the planet."
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News Brief: Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Probe Concludes | [
"Special counsel Robert Mueller submitted his long-awaited report Friday. A DOJ summary said the probe didn't find proof President Trump's campaign conspired with Russia to influence the 2016 election."
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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 In The News: Ukraine And Obamacare | [
"Monday is the deadline to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. And the U.S. continues to try to find ways to diffuse the crisis between Ukraine and Russia."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Will North Korea Claim Victory And Stand Down? | [
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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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Coming Soon: A Self-Tuning Piano | [
"Mechanical engineer Don Gilmore has the key to a persistent musical problem: how to keep a piano perpetually in tune. The top-selling line of Story-Clark grand pianos will soon be outfitted with Gilmore's self-tuning device. Hear from Gilmore and NPR's John Ydstie."
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Defends New Voter ID Law | [
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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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Lost and Found Sound: Loons | [
"In this latest installment of our series, Lost and Found Sound, producer Brent Runyon recalls leaning how his father taught him how to make a loon call, with tape of the teaching session. In Brent's family, his father could do the call, his grandfather knew how to, Brent's brother can do it, but Brent can't and he... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Iran Makes Arrests Over Downing Of Ukrainian Airliner, And A New Video Emerges | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Jason Isbell Locates His Musical Compass On 'Southeastern' | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on July 17, 2013. When singer-songwriter Jason Isbell used to get drunk, he'd sometimes tell his then-girlfriend, the musician Amanda Shires, that he needed to quit the bottle — and that if it was going to take, he'd have to go to rehab. Eventually, she said the next time he... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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How Will Robert Gates Work Out at the Pentagon? | [
"Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has resigned, and his replacement will be Robert Gates, a former director of the CIA and a well-known figure in the nation's capital. Arnold Zedlick, director of the Bush School of Government and Public Service and someone who has worked with Gates, says Gates is a good choice ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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