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Shinseki: Swift Action If Problems At VA Hospital Are True | [
"Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki tells NPR that he's determined to get to the bottom of allegations that veterans may have died at a Phoenix VA hospital while waiting for care. The accusations of extended delays in providing health care at the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Health Care system surfaced last month... | [
"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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In Aftermath Of Haiti Disaster, The Search For Charities Surges | [
"In the wake of the tragic earthquake in Haiti, countless charities — both large and small — have asked for help. Good samaritans across the world have risen to the occasion, donating millions of dollars. But will small donations meet the immense need? Guest host Lynn Neary talks to Stacy Palmer, Editor of the Chro... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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77 Nobel Laureates Denounce Trump Officials For Pulling Coronavirus Research Grant | [
"In an open letter to a top Trump Administration official, 77 Nobel prize-winning American scientists say they are \"gravely concerned\" about the recent abrupt cancellation of a federal grant to a U.S. non-profit that was researching coronaviruses in China. The laureates say that the move, announced on April 24, \... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Fear In An Age Of Real-Life Horror | [
"It's Halloween, and people are leaning into all things scary. But sometimes those celebrations of the macabre hit a little too close to home, brushing up against our country's very dark past. So how do you navigate fake-horror in the midst of so much that's actually terrifying?"
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"Stories: 1) How Safe Is It? Seymour Hersh On Pakistan's Arsenal 2) The (Surprisingly) Real Feel of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'"
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Fiat Chrysler And Peugeot Agree On Merger To Create 4th-Largest Carmaker | [
"Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA, the owner of Peugeot, agreed on Thursday to combine forces to create the world's fourth-largest carmaker by production volume. In a joint statement, Fiat Chrysler and Groupe PSA said the merger will be accomplished through an exchange of stock, resulting in shareholders holding 50% of... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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Sandwich Monday: The Shumwich | [
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Janet Wulsin's 'Vanished Kingdoms' | [
"Mabel Cabot describes her mother, Janet Wulsin, this way: \"A privileged, spoiled daughter of a New York railroad baron who lived... in that cocoon-protected world at the end of the golden age in the early 20th century in New York. And she was looking for an escape...\" NPR's Renee Montagne talked to Cabot about t... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Catching Up With Laurie Anderson, An Artist Always Ahead Of Her Time | [
"Last October, in the midst of the pandemic, Laurie Anderson appeared at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum to recreate one of her earliest works. Wearing ice skates attached to frozen blocks of ice, she played her violin along with a tape recording stashed cleverly inside her instrument. When the ice melted, her p... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Giant Panda Jia Jia Celebrates 37th Birthday And 2 Guinness World Records | [
"Jia Jia, a giant panda living at an amusement park in Hong Kong, celebrated her 37th birthday on Tuesday and, along with it, broke two Guinness World Records. Jia Jia became the oldest giant panda ever living in captivity and the oldest giant panda currently living in captivity. CNN reports that a Guinness represe... | [
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MPAA Argues Ban On Smoking In Movies Defies First Amendment | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Mike Shuster Reports Last Year, President Clinton Signed An Executive | [
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"A striking passage buried in Saturday's NYT lead story on the massive cost of the war: \"Representative John Murtha, Democrat of Pennsylvania and chairman of a subcommittee on defense appropriations, said in an interview that because of concerns about President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, he thought a majority of... | npr | {
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NFL Gig A Dream Come True For Replacement Ref | [
"Inspired by a fellow referee who was sick with cancer, high school football ref Mike Wilmoth dropped 25 pounds, ignored the naysayers, and was picked to officiate a total of six NFL games. Wilmoth talks about making it to the big leagues and the challenges of working as a replacement ref."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Health Care For Seniors Often Goes Beyond Their Desires | [
"As people get older, their health care goals may shift from living as long as possible to maintaining a good quality of life: quality over quantity. In many cases, the medical treatment older people receive often doesn't reflect this change in priorities. A wide-ranging report from the Dartmouth Atlas Project uses... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Democratic Candidates May Find Obama A Liability | [
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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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FBI: Woman Has Confessed To Taking Baby In 1987; Now Is Sorry | [
"There's been a confession in the case of the 1987 baby snatching in New York City that returned to the front pages last week when word got out that the now-young woman had tracked down her birth mother. \"Authorities say a North Carolina woman who raised a child snatched from a New York hospital more than two dec... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Judging Talent, and Winning Fans | [
"Record executive Simon Cowell is a judge on the talent show American Idol, which begins a new season this month. The hour-long show is a spin-off of one Cowell helped create in Britain, Pop Idol. His brutally frank criticism -- delivered judiciously in his British accent -- has made Cowell famous. A veteran of 26... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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Calls For A Safe Zone In Syria Raise Concern For Refugees | [
"The White House and Pentagon resist calls for a defended \"safe zone\" inside Syria. Migrants in Turkey have their own worry: What if a safe zone became a place to put refugees?"
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will
Get It? | [
"As the new year approaches, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says expanding access to health care will be one of his main priorities in 2007. Estimates are that some 6.5 million Californians have no health insurance at all. But one part of the uninsured population may not receive any help in 2007: children who live ... | [
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Colorado Reaches U.S. Milestone In Race | [
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Across America, Frustrated Protesters Rally To Reopen The Economy | [
"Utah is one of only a few states without statewide COVID-19 restrictions. Still, Eric Moutsos, a former police officer who now works in solar energy, says the economy has ground to a halt anyway. He says in his business, sales have virtually stopped. Also, projects that are in the pipeline are stalled because cit... | [
"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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Heroes Finale: Season 2 a Little Less Than Super | [
"The consensus seems to be that the Heroes 2nd season finale last night was pretty good... and definitely better than the meandering, shortened season itself. Still, I can't shake this feeling that I'm right back where I started at the end of the first season: Sylar is the bad guy, Bennett is back with the company,... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Griffey Jr., Piazza Headed For Baseball's Hall Of Fame | [
"There will be two new members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. and catcher Mike Piazza are being awarded the sport's highest individual honor. \"Junior,\" who hit 630 home runs, had one of the game's sweetest hitting strokes, and his energy and enthusiasm for the game earned him the nicknam... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Reports: Police Pursued Manslaughter Charge In Trayvon Martin's Death. -- Gingrich Slashes Staff, Pins Hopes On GOP Delegates Turning To Him. -- JetBlue Freak Out: Passenger Had To Put Panicked Pilot 'In A Choke Hold'. -- It's Day 3 For Health Care Cases At The Supreme Court. ... | npr | {
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Gay Wedding Was A Trial For The Reformed Church | [
"After Massachusetts legalized same-sex marriage in 2004, Norman Kansfield's daughter asked him to perform her wedding ceremony. Kansfield, a respected pastor, scholar and lifelong member of the Reformed Church in America, agreed to marry Ann and her long-time girlfriend. He informed the New Brunswick Theological S... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'The Scenic Route' | [
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"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Logan Venderlic On Mountain Stage | [
"Logan Venderlic makes his first appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. A native of the small West Virginia town called Saint Marys, Venderlic's first collection of tunes prompted Yahoo Music to name him one of the top artists during the first half of 20... | [
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'Walking Dead' Toys With Fans Concerning Glenn Rhee's Fate | [
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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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Meet The Designer Who Makes 'Mrs. Maisel' Look So Marvelous | [
"It will come as no surprise to fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel that the designer behind the show's vibrant, period-perfect '50s and '60s outfits works in a studio that is completely awash in color — from thousands of fabric swatches to a full spectrum of coats. Donna Zakowska has won two Emmy Awards for her work... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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U.S. Adds Stronger-Than-Expected 312,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rises To 3.9 Percent | [
"Updated at 4:07 p.m. ET The markets have been a mess, but companies are still hiring — a lot. The economy ended the year by adding a much-stronger-than-expected 312,000 jobs in December — the biggest gain in 10 months, the Labor Department said Friday. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate jumped to 3.9 percent — the ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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Gustav Flyover Recalls Katrina | [
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Japan's Parliament Approves Landmark Laws To Expand Military's Role | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Outrage Continues In India On Gang-Rape Case | [
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Federal Judge Will Have To Rule On Whether N.C. Law Discriminates | [
"The governor's lawsuit against the Department of Justice is over the contention that the state is violating the Civil Rights Act with its new law that limits protections for LGBT people."
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Aid Groups In Ethiopia Reshape Approach In New Era Of Climate Change | [
"Ethiopia has long been associated with extreme drought that leaves millions in need of food. That's still the case, as the Horn of Africa suffers its worst drought in 50 years. But experts say that is exactly why the world needs to rethink its approach to aid in the age of climate change."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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"Military Mom, " from BSR Radio | [
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Holly Golightly: A Good Old-Fashioned Hate Duet | [
"There aren't enough old-fashioned hate duets these days, but U.K. garage-folk chanteuse Holly Golightly and her partner Lawyer Dave have just uncorked a doozy. Sounding for all the world like an unearthed oldie, \"My 45\" finds the couple volleying insults and threats with a mixture of casual ease and mirthful mal... | [
"Stories: 1) Uma Thurman: Before 'Her Eyes,' A Varied Life 2) Boogie-Woogie and Blues: Small Can Be Sweet"
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Alzheimer's Patients Turn To Stories Instead Of Memories | [
"Ask family members of someone with Alzheimer's or another dementia: Trying to talk with a loved one who doesn't even remember exactly who they are can be very frustrating. But here at a senior center in Seattle, things are different. On one recent day, 15 elderly people were forming a circle. The room is typical —... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Top Stories: Oklahoma Recovery; Weiner For NYC Mayor? | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Oklahoma, Rescue Efforts Give Way To Recovery. -- Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor. And here are more early headlines: Garcetti Wins L.A. Mayor's Race. (Los Angeles Times) Third Night Of Rioting Spreads In Stockholm Suburbs. (The Wall Street Journal) ... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Amid Backdrop Of Hong Kong Protests, China Conducts 'Routine' Changing Of The Guard | [
"An annual rotation of Chinese troops in Hong Kong normally seen as a routine maneuver is taking on a more ominous tone this year amid warnings from Beijing of a possible crackdown on pro-democracy protests. Although the movement of People's Liberation Army troops and vehicles in and out of Hong Kong is an annual e... | [
"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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From A New Cd, Pianist | [
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Africa's Neediest Await Impact of Debt Deal | [
"On Saturday, finance ministers from eight of the world's wealthiest nations formally agreed to cancel the debt owed to international agencies by 18 of the world's poorest countries -- most of them in Africa. The total owed by those nations is at least $40 billion. Salih Booker, executive director of the advocacy g... | [
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'Alan's War': A Graphic Novel Revisits WWII | [
"In 1994, a 30-year-old cartoonist named Emmanuel Guibert was visiting a small island off the coast of France when he happened to asked 69-year-old World War II veteran Alan Cope for directions. That request turned into a 15-minute conversation, which evolved into a deep friendship and, eventually, led to the crea... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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A New Look for the House and Senate | [
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In The First Of A Week-Long | [
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New Mix: Kacey Musgraves, Parquet Courts, Yo La Tengo, More | [
"Singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has been pushing the boundaries of contemporary country music since releasing her remarkable, 2013 major label debut, <em>Same Trailer, Different Park. </em>She's back now with a new album and two new songs that solidify her place in the \"new\" Nashville sound by digging even dee... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Afghan Girls Find Place To Play On U.S. Soccer Fields | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Pilot Vote Will Decide Frontier's Future | [
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Pentagon Remark on Detainees Stuns Legal Experts | [
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Jan Dismas Zelenka and Handel | [
"On to a concert by the early music ensemble La Stagione Frankfurt. In concert in Dessau, Germany, they play \"Hipocondrie a 7\" by Bohemian composer Jan Dismas Zelenka. La Stagione's sound is a little different from that of the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra. The Freiburgers play Handel's \"Arrival of the Queen of She... | [
"The Capella Savaria Baroque Orchestra and conductor Mary Terey-Smith have music from 18th century London. From a recent recording, the overture to a musical theater piece called \"The Syrens,\" by J.A. Fisher."
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Stumped At The Pump: When Breast-Feeding Doesn't Go As Planned | [
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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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Boy's Stuffed Animal Is Rescued From Frozen Canal In Canada | [
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Folklore For Hipsters: Fairy Tales Before They Were Cool | [
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"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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Death And The Great Beyond: How We Grapple With The Idea Of Dying | [
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At GOP Retreat, House Members Regroup On Immigration | [
"Just days after President Obama called for action on immigration reform, Republican members of the House are regrouping on the issue during their yearly three-day retreat in Cambridge, Md. As Roll Call explains, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio is expected to present members with a one-sheet document on Thursday... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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Changing the Rules for Jurors | [
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Rabbi: American Jews Should Not Worry About Anti-Semitism | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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How False Stories About The Texas Shooting Ranked High In Google | [
"Following Sunday’s shooting in Texas, stories quickly began circulating online about gunman Devin Kelley — some of them untrue. A few of those false stories made it high up into Google search results, which led many to question whether Google’s algorithm is working the way it should. Facebook and... | [
"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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First Day of Conclave Ends Without Decision on Pope | [
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Dick Katz, Newport Archives, EyeShot Jazz: The Friday Link Dump | [
"RIP Dick Katz, great jazz pianist, Milestone Records co-founder and general Mensch, at age 85. The New York Times obituary. Also, remembrances and a short video from WNYC. --Newport Jazz Festival Archives Released: The big news of the week is that the audio archivists at Wolfgang's Vault have finally unveiled the ... | [
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Would Supercommittee Failure Roil Markets? | [
"With Wednesday's deadline looming, the congressional supercommittee still seems far from an agreement, causing concern that failure could send financial markets into a spiral. The bipartisan panel, charged with finding budget cuts or new revenues to reduce the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion over the next 10... | [
"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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Rural South Dakota Doctor On His Town's Struggle With Coronavirus Surge | [
"In the last 24 hours, close to 600 cases of the coronavirus have been diagnosed in South Dakota, an increase of nearly 40% from two weeks ago. The small state has had 333 deaths since the pandemic began. In North Dakota, the numbers are so high that a Financial Times analysis shows that if the tiny state was a cou... | [
"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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Army Doctor: Denial a 'Misunderstanding' | [
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Fossil Find Points To A Streamlined Human Lineage | [
"Fossils of human ancestors are rare. You could pile all the ones that scientists have found in the back of a pickup truck. But a remarkable site in Georgia, in the former Soviet Union, has produced a rich group of bones dating back almost 2 million years — and the discovery is shaking the family tree of human evol... | [
"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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American Orchestras: A Concert | [
"American Orchestras: A concert performance by the remarkable new Boston chamber orchestra Metamorphosen, led by conductor/violinist Scott Yoo. We'll hear the group play the Serenade in E, Op. 44, by Antonin Dvorak. (WGBH, Boston)"
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Madrid's Street Performers Now Must Audition To Hold Out A Hat | [
"On the train, in the park, on the famed medieval Plaza Mayor — the Spanish capital of Madrid is famous for its street performers. And with more than a quarter of Spaniards out of work, more people than ever before have been crisscrossing the city with their violins and voices, for extra cash. People squeeze giant ... | [
"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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After Meeting Canadian Prime Minister, Trump Talks Of Tweaking NAFTA | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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'Reigning Men' Traces 300 Years Of Men's Fashion At LACMA | [
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Trump Moving To Delay Rule That Protects Workers From Bad Financial Advice | [
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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 Heart Of The Art: Behind A Special Father's Day Story At NPR | [
"As many of our listeners can attest, NPR loves a good story. We're always striving to find new and better ways to capture people's real experiences - the sights and sounds of life - for you. So when Coburn Dukehart, from NPR's Multimedia department, brought together two generations of Irish artists for a beautiful... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Amtrak To Drop $25,000 Ticket Price For 2 Wheelchair Users After Complaints | [
"Amtrak has reversed course — at least partly — on its plan to charge two wheelchair users $25,000 for a short train ride, after hearing criticism, including from a U.S. senator. On Friday, NPR reported that two riders, who use power wheelchairs, were told they'd have to pay at least $25,000 for a two-hour train ri... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Nina Totenberg Sings The Holidays | [
"NPR's Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg dropped by this week to help with our vlog, Open Mic. She didn't come to talk about any of the great Supreme Court debates about church and state, or keeping religious displays out of public space, but about Christmas at the Totenberg household: \"My mother always s... | [
"Stories: 1) How High Court Could Change If Stevens Retires 2) Hilary Hahn: Violin And Voices Entwined In Bach"
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Self-Described 'Kid Reporter' Follows Presidential Candidates On The Campaign Trail | [
"There’s a face that may stand out in the political reporter pool this election season. Twelve-year-old Phoenix Legg has been on the road covering the candidates, campaign rallies and town hall meetings. KUNR’s Noah Glick (@imnoahglick) reports. This story was produced for the Mountain West News Bureau... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Beyond Rash And Fever: How Measles Can Kill | [
"In 1962, children's book author Roald Dahl lost his oldest daughter, Olivia, to measles. She was 7 years old. Twenty-six years later, Dahl wrote a letter to parents about what happened: \"As the illness took its usual course I can remember reading to her often in bed and not feeling particularly alarmed about it.... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Ask The Vietnamese About War, And They Think China, Not The U.S. | [
"In one of the many war cemeteries in Lang Son, a city in northern Vietnam, Pham Thi Ky and her family light incense and offer prayers for her brother-in-law, who died 36 years ago in Vietnam's brief but bloody border war with China. That 1979 war left more than 50,000 dead. There are other graves here, too. They f... | [
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Flyover Shows Progress In Gulf | [
"A recent Coast Guard flight over the site of the exploded BP oil well shows that the thick black swaths of oil have dissipated in the Gulf of Mexico. The Coast Guard on Tuesday took journalists on one of its flyovers to look at the site of the oil spill. About 100 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi, we come ... | [
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Excerpt: The Old, Weird America | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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IPhone Carrier AT&T To Allow Internet Voice Calls | [
"Apple iPhone users who've tried to use free Internet calling services like Skype have been stymied because iPhone carrier AT&T didn't allow Internet voice calls, saying they jam up the network. But AT&T now says it will allow so-called third-party Internet phone calls on its network, saying it gave in to consumer ... | [
"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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Episode 545: The Blue Pallet | [
"Certain things are just hard to improve on. The classic example: the mousetrap. Also: the paperclip. And, the super-size version: the pallet. In its way, the pallet is perfect. A few pieces of cheap lumber nailed together, without an extra nail or board. It keeps things a few inches off the floor and works with a ... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Break It Down: NPR Reporters Fact Check The Republican Debate | [
"Tuesday night's Republican debate focused on economic issues. NPR reporters look at candidate claims about business creation, the minimum wage, trade and the length of the tax code. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley on the health of the economy: Republican candidates painted a fairly bleak picture of the... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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Rand Paul Talks His Way Into The Political Big Time | [
"Rand Paul has gained new prominence in ways that inevitably lead to speculation about his political future, including the possibility of a presidential run in 2016. The Kentucky Republican's marathon filibuster that began Wednesday raised his profile above those of other junior but ambitious conservatives in the S... | [
"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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What's In That Wine Glass May Not Prevent Aging After All | [
"If you've been counting on your daily dose of merlot to stave off mortality, you might want to consider Plan B. The links between red wine and longevity aren't nearly as strong as they once seemed, according to new research in the journal Nature. In fact, the research calls into question the whole mechanis... | [
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A Little Light Swine Flu Reading, Anyone? | [
"It's never too early to start second-guessing the government's handling of the swine flu crisis, so let's begin. On Monday, National Journal's health blog posed the serious question of whether the U.S. is prepared to cope with swine flu or any other potential pandemic, and got six experts to weigh in. The problem ... | [
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Dunya Mikhail: 'The War Works Hard' | [
"War is a recurring theme for poet Dunya Mikhail, an Iraqi exile who fled her country after being placed on Saddam Hussein's enemies list. She wrote her first poems as a teenager in Baghdad, just as the slaughter of the Iran-Iraq War began. Subsequent wars offered more to write about. One of Mikhail's collections i... | [
"Stories: 1) Joe Boyd on 'Making Music in the 1960s' 2) Natsuo Kirino's 'Grotesque' New Novel"
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Jonny Greenwood: Where Oscars Fear to Tread | [
"The film There Will Be Blood tells the story of a ruthless oil prospector named Daniel Plainview, whom director Paul Thomas Anderson ambiguously praises and condemns throughout. Anderson's inspired choice for his score's composer was Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, whose previous soundtrack for Bodysong explo... | [
"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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Final Bush Budget Eyes Defense Boost | [
"President Bush on Monday released a $3.1 trillion budget plan for fiscal 2009 that, if approved, would raise military spending to inflation-adjusted levels not seen since World War II. The blueprint — President Bush's last and most expensive to date — would also extend the tax cuts enacted in his first term. Incre... | [
"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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Artists of Battlefield Deception: Soldiers of the 23rd | [
"The art of deception has been part of warfare since its beginnings. There is no more famous example than the Trojan Horse. But few people know much about the deceptive role the U.S. Army's 23rd Special Troops played in World War II. That's because their work was kept secret until 1996. The mission of the 23rd — m... | [
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Dissident’s Trial Highlights Political Turmoil In China | [
"Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR Correspondent Anthony Kuhn about the case of Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo. In what could be the biggest political trial in China in recent years, authorities are preparing to try a high-profile, veteran dissident on subversion charges. If convicted, Liu could face up to 15 years i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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WHO Clarifies Smallpox Recommendation | [
"The World Health Organization is considering allowing a genetic modification of the deadly smallpox virus to be made for research purposes. A WHO spokesman says that though a decision has been made, the controversial policy still needs to pass through a review process. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports."
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Excerpt: Nietzsche And The Burbs | [
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"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Brain Patterns May Predict People At Risk Of Suicide | [
"People who are thinking about killing themselves appear to have distinctive brain activity that can now be measured by a computer. In these people, words like \"death\" and \"trouble\" produce a distinctive \"neural signature\" not found in others, scientists report in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. More than... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Interrogation Results Prompt Scrutiny Of Methods | [
"This is a story about two interrogation programs — one run by the U.S. military, the other run by the CIA. The military program was focused on getting important al-Qaida suspects in Iraq to talk. The CIA operation zeroed in on important al-Qaida suspects from around the world. Both programs had similar goals, but... | [
"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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Penny Pinchers Dodge Cuts At University Of Michigan | [
"The Great Recession hit universities hard and caught many off-guard. Many are now facing drastic budget cuts. But at the University of Michigan, a culture of cost-cutting has largely spared the campus from the pain."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Profile: Let Freedom Ring | [
"A religious conservative advocacy organization, Let Freedom Ring was formed in 2004 as a response to the efforts of George Soros and other liberal donors. Its founder, Colin Hanna, had previously been commissioner of a Pennsylvania county that was sued for its display of the Ten Commandments. In the 2004 election ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Half Of U.S. Adults Have Gotten A Vaccine, But COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Remains | [
"Today, eligibility is open to all adults in every state. Yet, there are headwinds to getting the rest of the population vaccinated."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Chile's COVID-19 Vaccination Program Was Largely Successful — But The Virus Persists | [
"Chile has been praised worldwide for its COVID-19 vaccination program, inoculating a higher proportion of its population than all but two countries. Yet Chile's battle against the pandemic isn't over."
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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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Tech Week Ahead: Old Meets New In Fight Over Streaming Media | [
"All Things Considered host Audie Cornish talks to NPR's Laura Sydell looking forward to the week's technology news, including some likely hand wringing at the National Association of Broadcasters conference in Las Vegas over the way people are watching shows in the digital era: by streaming video online."
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"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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Experts Warn of Electronic Voting Security Risks | [
"U.S. election officials and computer scientists met in Maryland this week to discuss the merits and pitfalls of electronic voting. Proponents say computerized voting systems will simplify the tallying of votes. But many computer experts fear the technology will allow vote tampering. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports.... | [
"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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'Better Call Saul' And 'The Great American Dream Machine' Shine As DVD Box Sets | [
"TV critic David Bianculli shares his enthusiasm for two newly released DVD box sets: season one of <em>Better Call Saul</em> and a four-DVD set of the 1970s PBS variety show, <em>The Great American Dream Machine.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Missing Soldier's Loved Ones Hold On to Hope | [
"Family and friends of captured U.S. soldier Spc. Alex Jimenez are holding onto their hopes that he will be found alive, even though al-Qaida linked militants have released a videotape claiming the soldier has been killed. Jimenez, a 25-year-old from Lawrence, Mass., has been missing since May 12, when his Humvee... | [
"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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Obama Taps Ashton Carter As Defense Secretary Nominee | [
"Updated at 11:19 a.m. President Obama named Ashton Carter, a former No. 2 Pentagon official, as his pick to succeed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Obama described Carter today as one of the \"nation's foremost national security leaders.\" \"He was at the table in the situation room. He was by my side navigating co... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Seattle Health Update, Trump Disaster Response, European Coronavirus Reactions | [
"Officials in Washington State are scrambling to identify new coronavirus infections. President Trump visited tornado victims and CDC workers. And in Europe, infections are increasing and the response to the outbreak varies country to country."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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