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Bakers Against Racism Aims To Fight Injustice With The Power Of Food | [
"With whisks in hand, bakers across the world went into their kitchens this week with the same goal: to fight racism. They were preparing for their virtual bake sales as part of the Bakers Against Racism movement that was founded by three Washington, D.C., chefs. What started with a goal of 80 participants now ha... | [
"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Red Cross Workers Accused of Katrina Fraud | [
"In the past three months, 50 people have been indicted in Bakersfield, Calif., for allegedly siphoning hundreds of thousands from a Red Cross program. Guest: Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy ANDREA SEABROOK, host: In the past three months 50 people have been indicted in Bakersfield,... | [
"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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Student Civil Rights Protesters From The 1960s Discuss 'March For Our Lives' | [
"In 1963, high school students in Birmingham, Ala. marched in protest of segregation. Hundreds were arrested, sprayed by hoses and attacked by dogs. As high school students get ready to come to Washington, D.C. for the \"March For Our Lives,\" several of those 1963 marchers weigh in on their experiences and view of... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer's Fight For Black Americans' Right To Vote | [
"A year after she was prohibited from seeking state office, Fannie Lou Hamer continues to advocate for Black Americans' right to vote. In Chicago, we hear why her belief in the vote remains unwavering. This story originally aired on All Things Considered on September 20, 1972. The digital preservation of this audi... | [
"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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The Forgotten Ebola Survivors Of Sierra Leone | [
"\"Cellal alaa cogu — health has no price,\" sighs Haja Bah, looking out on a dusty street in the sprawling eastern suburbs of Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital. \"But they have forgotten us ... and many are still really suffering.\" Between 2013 and 2016, the Ebola virus claimed more than 11,000 lives across West A... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Rabid Reader: Nell Freudenberger's 'Lucky Girls' | [
"NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates talks to author Nell Freudenberger about her first collection of short stories, <EM>Lucky Girls</EM>, which has generated a lot of buzz in the literary world."
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"Stories: 1) Oscar Winner Denzel Washington 2) Judith Freeman's 'The Long Embrace'"
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Original Star Revisits Weill's 'Street Scene' | [
"Anne Jeffreys starred in the original 1947 production of Kurt Weill's <EM>Street Scene</EM>. She will be in Portland Saturday night to watch the Portland Opera's edition. She tells Scott Simon that it will be the first time she has seen the show since she was in it."
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"Stories: 1) 'Allegro': Revisiting An Experimental Score 2) Ted Chapin: Reviving R&H's Ambitious 'Allegro' 3) Unraveling The Mystery And Talent Of Dennis Potter"
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United State's Oldest Brewery | [
"NPR's Jack Speer reports on the oldest brewery in the United States. DG Yeungling and Sons have been brewing beer in Pottsville, Pennsylvania since 1829, and are more successful than ever."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Researchers Find A Web Of Factors Behind Multiple Sclerosis | [
"As the story goes, nearly 80 years ago on the Faroe Islands — a stark North Atlantic archipelago 200 miles off the coast of Scotland — a neurologic epidemic may have washed, or rather convoyed, ashore. Before 1940 the incidence of multiple sclerosis on the Faroes was near, if not actually, zero, according to the t... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Some Clinton Supporters Complain Only Wealthy Backers Have Candidate's Ear | [
"With 76 days to go before the election, Hillary Clinton is busy doing closed-door fundraisers. David Greene talks to Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH, about whether Clinton needs more contact with voters."
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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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Puzzler for Jan. 18, 2006 | [
"Pianist Bruce Adolphe returns with a classical twist to the \"name that tune\" game. He rewrites a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener to identify both. This week's contestant is Bill Rowland of Broken Arrow, Okla."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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'Virtual Iraq' Game Aims to Help Vets with PTSD | [
"Psychologist Albert \"Skip\" Rizzo talks about \"Virtual Iraq,\" an immersion therapy video game he created for psychologists treating veterans struggling with PTSD. The game simulates the sights, sounds and smells of combat and allows a patient to re-enter a traumatic situation gradually. Sue Halpern discusses h... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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From Gladiator Duels To Caesar's Last Words: The Myths Of Ancient Rome | [
"Historian Mary Beard has spent her career working through the texts and source materials of ancient Rome. She has written several books on the subject — including her most recent work, SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome — but she doesn't feel like she's close to being done with the topic. \"One of the great things ab... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Copter Crash Caps Violent Weekend in Iraq | [
"The search continues for the two-man crew of a U.S. helicopter that went down Sunday near the Iraqi town of Mosul. The chopper crashed while going to the aid of a soldier -- who remains missing -- whose patrol boat capsized in the Tigris River. Elsewhere over the weekend, bombing attacks killed six U.S. soldiers a... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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First Irene-Related Deaths Reported | [
"The first deaths in the U.S. related to Hurricane Irene to be reported come from North Carolina. The Raleigh News & Observer writes that: \"Emergency officials in Nash County said a man was crushed to death outside his home by a large limb blown down by the storm. Nash County Emergency Management Director Brian... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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The Prague Radio Symphony | [
"The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Vladimir Valek perform the Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, Nos. 7 and 8, by Antonin Dvorak. From a December concert at Dvorak Hall in Prague. (Czech Radio/European Broadcasting Union)"
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"More Music From Angel Fire: From an August 29 concert, an ensemble of 19 musicians performs the Serenade for Strings by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. (Total Arts Gallery of Taos Recordings)"
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Northern Ireland Update | [
"NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on the latest in the Northern Ireland peace process from Belfast."
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"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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Two Documentaries Examine Violence, Human And Animal | [
"Two documentaries, Blackfish and The Act of Killing, are making waves around the world. The first riles you up; the second blows your mind. \"Blackfish\" is the Inuits' name for the orca, a creature that they say is worthy of veneration but that you don't want to mess with — the chief example in Gabriela Cowperthw... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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On the Ground at the VEEP Debate Parties | [
"The buzz around town last night, here in the D.C. area, was likened to a major sporting event -- perhaps the biggest boxing match of the century -- with all the anticipation of the Biden-Palin debate, the one and only vice presidential debate of the election season. I, along with a few other producers here at TMM,... | [
"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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U.S. Manufacturing: A Remembrance And A Look Ahead | [
"If it weren't for American manufacturing, I wouldn't be here today. Literally. A century ago, my grandfather moved from Poland to Youngstown, Ohio, to work in a steel mill. At the time, Ohio factories were cranking out steel slabs, tires and cars — building a mountain of wealth that the next generation could climb... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Giving Defiantly: Chinese Help Artist Pay Tax Bill | [
"The Chinese government slapped artist Ai Weiwei — one of China's most famous dissidents — with a $2.4 million tax bill last week. The move was widely seen as punishment for Ai's relentless criticism of the Communist Party. Since then, in an outpouring of support rarely seen for a government critic, thousands of pe... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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What Can A Personality Test Tell Us About Who We Are? | [
"In one of the most famous scenes from the Harry Potter series, a group of kids, new to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, line up before an old and crumpled wizard's hat. It is the sorting hat. The hat will tell them which house they'll belong to during their Hogwarts education. There is something dee... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Photos: On Summer Solstice, Druids At Stonehenge | [
"What is going on here? There's some mystery to it. The origins of Druidism and Stonehenge are both elusive; even more elusive is what one has to do with the other. Though it's not clear that early Druids, or Celtic priests, had anything to do with Stonehenge, the modern revival of druidism, part of a broader re... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'Bertha' Still Stuck In Her Tunnel Under Seattle | [
"In Seattle, an underground mystery has halted the digging of a new highway tunnel underneath downtown. The world's largest tunneling machine ground to a halt two weeks ago, and engineers are still trying to figure out why."
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Search for Extra Dimensions | [
"Guests: KEITH DIENES <LEM>Assistant Professor, Physics</LEM> <LEM>University of Arizona</LEM> Tucson, Arizona BLAYNE HECKEL <LEM>Professor, Physics</LEM> <LEM>University of Washington</LEM> Seattle, Washington HENRY FRISCH <LEM>Professor, Physics</LEM> <LEM>University of Chicago</LEM> Chicago, Illinois Strin... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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NPR: 08-07-2007 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) High School? Turns Out It Is 'Rocket Science' 2) Elyn Saks: A Scholar's Memoir of Schizophrenia"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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WATCH: A Train Wreck Of A 'Star-Spangled Banner' Performance | [
"Imagine: You're tapped to sing \"The Star-Spangled Banner\" at the Memorial Cup, a Canadian hockey tournament being held in Saskatoon. Midway through, you realize you don't know the words. What do you do? Well, on Saturday, the Canadian jazz singer Alexis Normand decided to just keep going and mumble the rest. It'... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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The Ties that Bind Eastern Ukraine To Russia | [
"While Kiev is the epicenter of conflict, the clashes have been felt elsewhere in Ukraine. Sergei Shtukarin of the Center for Political Studies explains the country's Russian-influenced eastern region."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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At The Heart Of 'Your Sister's Sister,' A Love Triangle | [
"Lynn Shelton's 2009 movie Humpday was about two straight men making a gay-porn movie to win an amateur film competition. It might not have reached a mass audience, but Humpday was noticed by other directors and producers, including Matthew Weiner, who offered Shelton a job directing an episode of Mad Men. Soon aft... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Alex Searches for the Perfect Southern Cal Car | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick recently arrived from the East Cast. In need of a vehicle, Chadwick ponders the perfect Southern California car with <EM>Slate</EM> contributor Mickey Kaus and others."
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Educator Clark Kerr Dies at 92 | [
"Clark Kerr, a pioneer in higher education, died Tuesday. He was 92 years old. NPR's Michele Norris talks with Neil Smelser, professor emeritus at the University of California Berkeley, about Kerr's life and legacy."
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Stanley Corngold - 1905: A Literary Response to Modernity | [
"This talk deals with representative works of German and Hapsburg fiction circa 1905. Stanley Corngold covers literature produced by the genius of Thomas Mann (1875-1955), Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), Robert Musil (1880-1942) and Franz Kafka (1883-1924), that registered swiftly changing perceptions of human time... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Turkey Refocuses Attention On Plight Of Gazans | [
"Worldwide condemnation of Israel's deadly raid on an aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip gives some Palestinians in the besieged territory hope for an end to the long blockade."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Seeking Good News in Africa | [
"The next G8 summit in July will focus on poverty in Africa along with war, famine and drought. But some are calling for a broader view of Africa, citing its many qualities that go beyond famine and tragedy. We discuss how to balance the bad news with the good from a continent in need. Guests: Joseph Stiglitz, form... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Salif Keita Gives His Blessing And Takes A Final Bow With 'Un Autre Blanc' | [
"Salif Keita, one of the best African singers of the past century, had a 40-plus-year career that took him around the world and produced some 25 albums. Now, Keita is retiring from recording and in October 2018, he released his final album is Un Autre Blanc, or Another White. In 1987, Keita introduced an iconic voi... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Impeachment Hearings Against Sanford Begin | [
"South Carolina lawmakers began impeachment hearings Tuesday against Gov. Mark Sanford. The legislators began a hearing on the governor's five-day absence in June when he went to Argentina to meet his lover and left no one in charge of the state. Cindi Scoppe, associate editor of <em>The Slate</em> newspaper, says ... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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U.S. Treasury To Buy Stakes In Nine Banks | [
"The Bush administration announced new steps Tuesday to shore up the nation's battered financial markets. The government will inject capital into financial institutions to help thaw frozen credit markets, create jobs and fuel economic growth."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Deadly Incident in Iraq Strains U.S.-Italian Relations | [
"On Friday, U.S. soldiers manning a checkpoint opened fire on a car carrying Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena, who had just been freed by Iraqi kidnappers. An Italian agent in the car was killed protecting Sgrena, who was wounded. The political fallout from the incident is straining U.S.-Italian relations and is ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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From The Strings In Mountains | [
"From the Strings in Mountains music festival in Steamboat Springs, CO, we'll hear trumpeter Barbara Butler and friends play the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F by Johann Sebastian Bach. (Production Renaud)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Journalist WILLIAM GREIDER (GRY-der) | [
"Journalist WILLIAM GREIDER (GRY-der). He's National Editor for Rolling Stone, and a former Washington Post editor. GREIDER assesses the state of capitalism in his new book \"One World, Ready or Not: The Manic Logic of Global Capitalism\" (Simon & Schuster), writing that an industrial and economic revolution is... | [
"<A HREF=\"http://whyy.org/cgi-bin/bookdisplay.cgi?1942\"><IMG SRC=\"http://whyy.org/logos/BOOK.GIF\" border=0 ALIGN=RIGHT></A>Novelist JOHN UPDIKE. His newest book features Henry Bech,the moderately well known Jewish-American writer who was thehero of UPDIKE's previous novels, \"Bech: A Book,\" and \"Bechis Back.\... | npr | {
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With Water Rising, Houston Officials Urge Residents To Stay Off Roads | [
"Rescue efforts are underway in Houston, where some residents are trapped inside their homes by floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey. Harvey, now a tropical storm, is expected to bring heavy rain to the area for several more days. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti gets the latest from NPR’s Rebecca Hersher (... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Lab Findings Support Provocative Theory On Cancer 'Enemy' Within | [
"Scientists reported new evidence Wednesday that supports a provocative theory about cancer. Three separate teams of scientists said they had, for the first time, shown that so-called cancer stem cells can be found naturally in brain tumors and early forms of skin and colon cancer. Evidence has been mounting in rec... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Obama Aide Explains Democrat's Plan | [
"Sen. Barack Obama unveiled Monday a package of economic measures, including tax credits for job creation and a 90-day moratorium on some home foreclosures. Austan Goolsbee, senior economic adviser to the Obama campaign, says that in the long run, Obama's plan is fiscally more responsible than McCain's."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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VP Biden Could've Texted This News Release | [
"Following talks between congressional Republicans, Democrats and White House officials, Vice President Joe Biden issued a news release that was so short, he might've wanted to text it. Statement by Vice President Biden on Today's Budget Meeting with House and Senate Leaders \"We had a good meeting, and the con... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Obama's Waterloo Moment? | [
"The other day, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) criticized the Democratic Party's plans for healthcare reform: \"If we're able to stop Obama on this, it will be his Waterloo. It will break him.\" (DeMint has released his own plan, the Health Care Freedom Plan, which, in his words, \"gives patients more control instead of go... | [
"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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Askia Muhammad Commentary: Not My War | [
"Commentator Askia Muhammad is a Muslim, and an American. And he does not want any part of Osama bin Laden's call to \"holy war,\" nor any part the U.S. military assault in Afghanistan."
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Finance Committee-Tax Cut | [
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Arlo Guthrie in Concert | [
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"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Kofi Annan and the United Nations | [
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Creating With Crayola | [
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Pressure Grows to Clean Up Brooklyn Oil Spill | [
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"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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UC Berkeley Athletic Facility Expansion | [
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Letters: Listeners Slam Poetry Scams | [
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New Jersey SEN: Lautenberg | [
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Supreme Court Hears States' Rights Case | [
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Jessica Walter's Alter Egos | [
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"Stories: 1) Violence, and Silence, in Nelson's 'Paranoid Park' 2) Zooey Deschanel, Tuning Up with She and Him"
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Iraq's Prime Minister To Visit White House | [
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The Space Shuttle Up Close And Personal | [
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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NPR Pulls Branding From 'Latino USA' Episode On 'Chuy' | [
"Updated at 2:45 p.m. ET. NPR has asked Latino USA to remove all NPR branding from last weekend's episode of the show, saying it \"does not meet NPR's editorial standards.\" A tough penalty, to be sure, but in this case it's warranted; the show's execution simply did not meet the goals the producers had intended. N... | [
"Stories: 1) An American In Japan, Investigating The 'Tokyo Vice' 2) Losing Jazz's Preconceptions With 'Historicity'"
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The Mendelssohn String Quartet | [
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Bodies, Debris Spotted In Java Sea | [
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Fast Food Defacement Trial | [
"Host Jackie Judd talks to NPR's Sarah Chayes about today's trial of a French farm union leader who is charged with trashing a McDonald's restaurant last summer. The trial of Jose Bove has become a platform for the worldwide protest he's leading against the influence of multinational corporations on lousy food."
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Blackmun Papers: Justices Parse School-Prayer Language | [
"NPR's Nina Totenberg continues her series on the papers of former Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, who died in 1999. The archives reveal the justices acting with extreme care in writing about school prayer -- to the point of gleaning opinions about opinions."
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Hold That Drill: Why Wall Street Wants Energy Companies To Pump Less Oil, Not More | [
"Oil prices have risen sharply over the last few months. Normally, that's a recipe for a drilling frenzy from U.S. oil producers. But something strange is happening, or rather, not happening. \"U.S. producers are actually being restrained at the moment,\" says Helima Croft, global head of commodities strategy at RB... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Senate Passes Bill To Defund Planned Parenthood, Repeal Health Law | [
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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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How Close Are We To Realizing King's 'Dream'? | [
"The opening of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., comes at a time when it's hard to tell just how close we are to King's \"dream.\" To help us appraise that, Robert Siegel speaks with Julian Bond, a veteran civil rights activist and former chairman of the NAACP."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Stimulus Plan Refunds $600 to $1,200 to Taxpayers | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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We're Bad At Calculating Risk | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Kathy Hochul Will Soon Become New York's Governor — Here's How She Differs From Cuomo | [
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Cain Has Long Ties To Koch Brothers-Linked Group | [
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Foo Fighters Are Among Musicians Participating In Inaugural Festivities | [
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Bring Your 'Eh' Game | [
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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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Clergy Sex Abuse Survivors Face Lifelong Financial Burdens | [
"When Ray Santori was 10, his mother died. His father had died the year before, so an aunt and uncle near Pittsburgh took him in. Not long after that at Saint Bernadette Church in Monroeville, Pa., Santori met Father William Yockey, who according to the recent grand jury report, sexually assaulted him for about tw... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Europe's Egg-Contamination Scandal Spreads As Far As Hong Kong | [
"The scope of Europe's contaminated egg scandal is expanding, reaching as far as Hong Kong. Farms in four countries — Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and France — have been blocked from selling eggs after detection of the pesticide fipronil, EU trade and agriculture spokesman Daniel Rosario told reporters Friday.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Tensions Rise, North Korea Puts Frontline Troops On 'Semi-War State'. -- Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity. And here are more early headlines: After Yesterday's Big Drop, The Dow Is Down 5% For The Year. (Time) Navajo Leaders Say Relie... | npr | {
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Trump Shouldn't Be Shocked Anti-Semitism Persists: Conspiratorial Rhetoric Feeds It | [
"Anti-Semitism in its rawest form motivated the Oct. 27 massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The detectives who investigated the killing reported that the gunman, once in custody, told officers that he \"wanted all Jews to die.\" In his initial reaction to the shooting, President Trump said, \"It l... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting At SC State University | [
"Police arrested a suspect early Saturday in connection with the fatal shooting of a student at South Carolina State University. A news release issued by police says Justin Bernard Singleton, 19, of Charleston, was arrested in a parking lot of an apartment complex in Orangeburg, where the campus is located and has ... | [
"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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PHOTOS: After The Storm, Haitians In The Bahamas Depend On The Kindness Of Strangers | [
"Editor's note: This story includes images that some readers may find disturbing. Sherrine Petit Homme LaFrance was crying on the side of a road when China Laguerre spotted her. Hurricane Dorian destroyed LaFrance's newly constructed house in Great Abaco Island on the northern edge of the Bahamas the same night she... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Weighs Firing Mueller, According To Confidante. -- Dennis Rodman Says He's On 'Mission' To North Korea. -- Golden State Takes 2nd NBA Title In 3 Years. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Visit Milwaukee To Discuss Nation's Labor Needs. (Milwaukee Journal-... | npr | {
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Campaign Finance Debate Continues | [
"-- NPR's Peter Overby reports that the Senate reopens debate today on the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Bill, which was stalled by a filibuster at the end of last year's session. The Senate Republican leadership is opposed to the legislation, and its passage is considered unlikely."
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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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Bison Bones Shed Light on Demise of Large Mammals | [
"About half of the large mammals in North America went extinct about 12,000 years ago. Scientists have long debated whether that was caused by hunting or climate change. A new study of ancient bison bones sheds light on the mystery. NPR's Richard Harris reports."
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Rocket Attack Wounds U.S.-Led Coalition Troops, Iraqi Soldiers In Base Near Baghdad | [
"Updated at 4:42 p.m. ET More than two dozen rockets were fired at a military base north of Baghdad hosting American forces Saturday morning, wounding three members of the U.S.-led coalition and two Iraqi soldiers, the coalition's spokesperson announced in a tweet. Two of the wounded Americans suffered serious in... | [
"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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'SNL': Adele Hosts Because 'Album's Not Finished,' But H.E.R. Debuts New Song | [
"It's been nearly five years since Adele released her blockbuster Grammy-festooned album 25 — so you'd be forgiven for wondering whether fans would be treated to new material during the singer's return to Saturday Night Live. But she was the host, not the musical guest. In her opening monologue, Adele offered an ex... | [
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Romney Backs Extension Of Student Loan Relief | [
"Mitt Romney on Monday endorsed the idea of extending a law that curbs interest rates paid by some recipients of federal student loans, a cause that President Obama has made a campaign issue. \"Particularly with the number of college grads that can't find work or that can only find work well beneath their skill lev... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Veterans Groups Concerned That Lack Of VA Leadership Will Hurt Millions Of Veterans | [
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Iowa Family Pitches In To Make Profit Off Livestock | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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What Regulators — And Equifax — Could Do To Prevent Hacks | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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New Orleans Inspector Struggles to Get Started | [
"The man in charge of auditing city finances and uncovering local corruption in New Orleans is off to a slow start. Bob Cerasoli, who made a name for himself investigating Boston's \"Big Dig\" project, is fighting the city's slow bureaucracy."
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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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Obama Reaches Out To Muslims On Middle East Trip | [
"President Obama leaves for the Middle East on Tuesday. He is scheduled to make a major address in Egypt on U.S. relations with the Muslim world. He'll also visit Saudi Arabia. Obama talks about his trip with NPR hosts Steve Inskeep and Michelle Norris.President Obama, just days before traveling to the Middle East ... | [
"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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Rabid Reader: 'Hottentot Venus' | [
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Scrambling For Temps | [
"-- NPR's Madeleine Brand reports the low unemployment rate is creating hardships for the nation's temp companies. They had no problems supplying companies with workers during the corporate downsizing era of the early 90's. Now they are scrambling for workers and having to pay big bucks."
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The Sweet Summer Sound Of... Lawnmowers? | [
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Backlash After Referee Bans Traditional Navajo Hairstyle | [
"A hairstyle set off a firestorm at a recent Arizona high school basketball game. The referee told Flagstaff's Lady Eagles they couldn't wear traditional Navajo buns. KJZZ's Laurel Morales reports."
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Blagojevich's Choice For Senate Faces Hurdles | [
"It wasn't long after Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest for allegedly planning to sell President-elect Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder that politicos began guessing at the identity of those top-tier candidates for the post. Longtime Chicago Democrat Roland W. Burris' name never made it to anyone's li... | [
"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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Staving Off Confrontation While Watching Birds | [
"Host Arun Rath talks with African-American wildlife biologist J. Drew Lanham about his article in the current issue of <em>Orion Magazine,</em> \"9 Rules for the Black Birdwatcher.\""
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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More Bad News For U.S. Carmakers | [
"U.S. automakers Ford and GM have announced more big losses. The two companies, along with Chrysler and the United Auto Workers, are asking Congress for billions in loans to help them get through the next few months. Analysts say the companies are burning through cash reserves fast."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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A Rallying Cry, A Dirty Word: People Around The World Talk About 'Feminism' | [
"Last week, we asked a question: What does it mean to be a \"feminist\" in your country? How do your belief systems and cultural traditions shape your view of how a woman should exercise her rights? Goats and Soda received hundreds of replies with the hashtag #FeminismInMyCountry. Men and women from Portugal to Tan... | [
"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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Senate Republicans Try Again for Estrada Confirmation | [
"Senate Republicans attempt to confirm the nomination of Miguel Estrada to the federal bench. Republicans offer to bring Estrada back for another hearing -- if Democrats would permit an up-or-down floor vote on the nomination. But Democrats insist on seeing documents Estrada wrote while a government lawyer in the 1... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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A Lost Girl And Found Imaginations In 'The Fates' | [
"In Hannah Pittard's first novel, The Fates Will Find Their Way, a 16-year-old girl named Nora Lindell inexplicably disappears one day. Left in her wake are the neighborhood kids, who become entranced by the possibilities of what happened to her. A group of teenage boys become the most fascinated with Nora, and the... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Swiss Soccer Fans Have Difficulty Getting To The World Cup | [
"The AFP news service reports one car load was following a GPS and had no idea they were passing through a war zone in eastern Ukraine. Other Swiss fans booked a hotel in the wrong city."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Why free security software is your best bet | [
"Rob Pegoraro of the Washington Post says a patchwork quilt of free and cheap security software probably beats any expensive suite from the likes of Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro."
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"A bug called Heartbleed has revealed a hole in one of the most popular encryption programs online. Tech professionals are working on other ways to protect your data beside needing a password."
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Spring in Grand Teton | [
"Violinist Kyoko Takezawa is the soloist in the Spring Concerto from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). She performs at the Grand Teton Music Festival."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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