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Sandwich Monday: English Chip Butty | [
"We're told that the English Chip Butty was invented in Northern England by people who apparently had only four ingredients to work with. It's a triple-decker sandwich, buttered bread, and a pile of fries (french or freedom, up to you), and is traditionally a late-night-so-drunk-you'll-eat-anything kind of a food. ... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Second Stage: Generationals | [
"Download \"When They Fight They Fight\" (Right-click or control-click to save to your computer) Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer are two New Orleans-based musicians who write and record under the name Generationals. The duo's newly released debut album, Con Law, is an unabashedly cheery, uptempo collection of songs tha... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Kraftwerk And Our Computer World | [
"In the early-to-mid-'70s, the four members of Kraftwerk were still under-the-radar music experimentalists from the art-leaning city of Düsseldorf – a path they never really diverged from. After all, the band's U.S. breakthrough was accomplished with a 22-minute electronic ode to driving, \"Autobahn.\" Now, Kraftwe... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Rhyming History of Britain | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with James Muirden. He's written a history of Britain -- all in rhyme. Because he's not a historian, he had to learn the historic facts as he was writing the book. The book is called <EM>A Rhyming History of Britain: 55 B.C.-A.D. 1966.</EM>"
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Looking For Early Signs Of Autism In Brain Waves | [
"A technology that monitors electrical activity in the brain could help identify infants who will go on to develop autism, scientists say. The technology, known as electroencephalography, or EEG, is also providing hints about precisely how autism affects the brain and which therapies are likely to help children wit... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Manhattanhenge Brightens This Memorial Day Weekend | [
"Manhattanhenge is the name for the solar phenomena that occurs this weekend in New York City when the setting sun perfectly aligns with the numbered streets running east and west on the city's grid."
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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The Best Of Fall Hip-Hop | [
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Ex-Louisville Police Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Shooting | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Scientists Concerned For Future Of National Labs As Rick Perry Seeks Top Energy Post | [
"When a solar company wants to test new technology, they bring their panels to the National Renewable Energy Lab near Denver. It's a place where federal scientists can measure how powerful and long-lasting solar panels are, so consumers know what they are buying. \"A lot of times maybe people don't even know how to... | [
"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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Gordi: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Australian singer-songwriter Gordi (a.k.a. Sophie Payten) has a dusky and evocative voice that usually gets enshrouded somehow: It often sounds like it's echoing down a stairwell, or else she's bathed it in vocal effects a la Imogen Heap or Gordi's occasional tourmate, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. But Payten's voice... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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How the Process Works... | [
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"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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Evangelical Voters And Roy Moore | [
"Penny Young Nance, president of Concerned Women for America, a conservative evangelical group, talks with Steve Inskeep about sexual assault allegations against Roy Moore and Alabama's Senate race."
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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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Kenya Faces Obstacles To End Al-Shabab Recruitment | [
"The Kenyan government has decided on the need for radical action after the Garissa University attack two weeks ago, when al-Shabab militants killed 148 people. Part of that plan of action is intended to root out homegrown Islamists. This comes after the revelation that one of the four gunmen in the Garissa attack ... | [
"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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New Head of White House Faith Based Initiative | [
"President George W. Bush has named Jim Towey to head the White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives. Towey succeeds John DiIulio, a Democrat who was the office's first director and who resigned last fall. President Bush created the office when he took office a year ago and has pushed legislation t... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Post-Bankruptcy, A Booming Detroit Is Still Fragile | [
"It's been a year since Detroit emerged from the nation's largest-ever municipal bankruptcy. The city has made strides in improving services, is enjoying a construction boom and, unencumbered by the billions of dollars of debt erased through bankruptcy, just gave the underpaid police force a raise before their cont... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Police In Brazil Say U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Fabricated Robbery Claim | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Republicans Push Bill To Protect Mueller, Without McConnell's Support | [
"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., does not support a measure that would make it harder for President Trump to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, but that isn't stopping some Republicans from forcing the debate. North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis said Wednesday that he will continue working on a b... | [
"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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History of Lynchings in America | [
"In light of the Senate apology for never passing an anti-lynching bill, Talk of the Nation revisits America's history of lynching. Guest: William Fitz Brundge, professor of history, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. ... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Listen Again — Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships | [
"Original broadcast date: September 11, 2020. How do we build more trusting and empathetic relationships, even during a crisis? This hour, therapist Esther Perel shares ideas on creating lasting bonds in romance, family, and at work."
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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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Bush Meets with 'Friendly Faces' in Last Europe Trip | [
"RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: NPR's White House correspondent Don Gonyea is traveling with the president, and he joined us to talk about it. Don, not a new message from the president. DON GONYEA: Give a listen to the president here. P: A group of countries can send a clear message to the Iranians, and that is we're going... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Why Ebola Patients Are Getting Treatment In Nebraska | [
"Freelance journalist Ashoka Mukpo, who contracted Ebola in Liberia, arrived at the University of Nebraska Medical Center today, becoming the second patient with the deadly disease to be treated there. Why is he being sent to Nebraska instead of some other facility? Because the hospital is home to the largest of fo... | [
"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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Immediate Priorities Post-Katrina | [
"The search and rescue continues after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Looting is rampant; New Orleans tries to stem its flooding; and the thousands living in the Superdome begin the move to the Houston Astrodome. Guests: Lt. Cmdr. Tim Tobias, Louisiana Coast Guard in New Orleans Joe Suhhayda, oceanographer ... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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The California Report Magazine 2007-03-16 | [
"Lousy Report Card for State Schools — Dozens of studies, conducted over two years, find that state schools need a dramatic overhaul in the way they're governed and funded in order to succeed in moving back toward the top nationwide. Also, a new art gallery and studio in Napa helps developmentally disabled adults f... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Andy Bey: A Vocal Master Returns | [
"It's said that if you truly want to hear a musician's talent, slow down the tempo. Andy Bey sings some of the slowest tempos today: Listening to him is like looking over a master artist's shoulder as he meticulously applies paint to a canvas. \"I like to take my time, but it can be still with an edge,\" Bey says. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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'Midnight Without A Moon' Fictionalizes Civil Rights Moment Through Eyes Of A Teen | [
"One of the most tragic moments in civil rights history, the murder of Emmett Till, unfolds from the viewpoint of a young girl in Linda Williams Jackson's new YA novel. She talks to NPR's Ailsa Chang."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The 'Burn' That Saved Forests 2) Hal Holbrook: A Lifetime Of Diverse Roles 3) In 'Still Here,' A Fully Committed Joaquin Phoenix"
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Steve Perry Makes His Return | [
"Reunions are emotional. And it's often not about the wealth that old classmate has earned or what that long-lost relative says or how that ex-spouse looks. It's about what reuniting with a part of your past makes you see in yourself — how in their reflections, you notice the passage of time in your own life. Of co... | [
"Stories: 1) Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones 2) The Modern-Day Renaissance Man In Queen's Brian May"
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Overburdened VA Shelves Ad Campaign To Attract More Veterans | [
"The VA is rethinking its outreach, and is pausing a $4 million ad campaign. The problem: outreach might bring more veterans into a system that's struggling to handle who it is already serving."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Glenn Gould: Beyond Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' | [
"Today, Sept. 25, 2012, would have marked the 80th birthday of Glenn Gould, and Oct. 4 is the 30th anniversary of his death. One can only wonder what Gould might have done had he lived a full life — he had many plans and spoke of them with customary enthusiasm — but I have no doubt that he would have loved the inte... | [
"This hour's guest, pianist Angela Hewitt, performs three of J.S. Bach's Three- Part Inventions. (Hyperion CDA"
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S.C. Universities Mourn Students Killed in Fire | [
"University of South Carolina students and faculty Monday were mourning the deaths of classmates killed in a beach house fire over the weekend. Six students from the University of South Carolina and one from nearby Clemson University were killed in the Sunday morning blaze in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Six other South ... | [
"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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From One Of The Cds Ted | [
"From one of the CDs Ted Libbey will talk about later this hour, Nicholas McGegan conducts the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in the Overture to \"Le Temple de la Gloire\" (leh tah(m)p(leh) deh lah GLWAHR--\"The Temple of Glory\") by Jean-Philippe Rameau (zhah(n)-fee-leep rah-MOH). (Harmonia Mundi HMU907121)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Painkiller Overdose Deaths Strike New York City's Middle Class | [
"Drug overdoses are usually thought to afflict mainly the poor and troubled. But it looks like OxyContin and other opioid painkillers are changing the picture. People in stable, middle-class neighborhoods are also dying from opioid overdoses, a study in New York City finds. Opioids have become among the most popula... | [
"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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New Pro Women's Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes | [
"The Portland Thorns women's soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That's a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women's pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer feder... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Vice President Pence Stops In Israel On His Middle East Tour | [
"Mike Pence held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Palestinians refuse to meet with Pence to protest President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Colbert Spawns SuperPACs 'For A Better Tomorrow' | [
"Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel tell us about the recent spawn of superPACs — thanks mostly to late-night TV host Stephen Colbert."
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Unemployment Insurance | [
"Most Americans who lose their jobs don't qualify for unemployment compensation. Benefit levels vary greatly from state to state. Some laid off workers are finding that even if they do qualify for benefits they are too meager to live on. NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports."
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"Good morning. A lot's been happening since last evening, and we've already posted about: -- Terror Threat Is 'A Tip,' And Isn't 'Rock-Solid' -- Power Coming Back On In San Diego; Human Error Blamed -- Texas Wildfires: 'Aerial Assault' To Start Today -- Interpol Issues Arrest Warrants For Gadhafi And His Son -- P... | npr | {
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Native Americans Taking Over Welfare Programs | [
"In the last of a four part series on Native Americans, William Drummond reports the Navajo are planning to take over welfare and manage it themselves, saying it is a right of a sovereign nation. 15 Native American tribes already run their own programs under a special provision in federal law which gives tribes the... | [
"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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California Rules An Uber Driver Is An Employee, Not A Contractor | [
"The California Labor Commission ruled that a driver for the ride-hailing service, Uber, was an employee, not an independent contractor. The decision could have huge implications for the company."
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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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Beth Ditto, Eaten Alive | [
"In case you haven't noticed, The Gossip (and, in particular, lead singer Beth Ditto) is famous. In Europe, and especially in the U.K., Ditto is a bona fide celebrity. She's designing her own line of clothing for a British department store, a doll is being created in her likeness, she's been on the cover of numerou... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Phoenix Mercury Wins WNBA Title In A Sweep Of Chicago | [
"Overcoming an injury to their star center, the Phoenix Mercury won its third WNBA title last night, beating the Chicago Sky in three games. An eye injury suffered in game two forced Phoenix center Brittney Griner to sit out. \"Phoenix got 24 points each from Candice Dupree and the sublime guard Diana Taurasi – the... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Indiana, Tennessee Begin Swine Flu Vaccinations | [
"Indiana and Tennessee are among the first states in the nation to vaccinate people against the swine flu. Anne Schuchat, head of Immunizations for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, says the CDC decided to start the program as quickly as possible even though it doesn't yet have large stockpiles of the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Virus Locked In Siberian Ice For 30,000 Years Is Revived In Lab | [
"Scientists at a laboratory in France have thawed out and revived an ancient virus found in the Siberian permafrost, making it infectious again for the first time in 30,000 years. The giant virus known as Pithovirus sibericum was discovered about 100 feet deep in coastal tundra. The pathogen infects tiny amoebas — ... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann On Spending Deal And Emergency Declaration | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., about the president's decision to sign a spending deal and his plans to declare a national emergency for a border wall."
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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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Apple Unveils New Payment System, iPhones, Smartwatch | [
"On Tuesday afternoon, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 6, a slightly larger iPhone 6 Plus, a mobile payment system and a new smartwatch."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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How Disinformation Spreads, And Why It's So Hard To Combat | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to Harvard Shorenstein Center's Emily Dreyfuss about mass political disinformation, and her project, The Media Manipulation Casebook."
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Starr Soldiers On With 'Ringo 2012' | [
"Richard Starkey always had dreams of being a musician — long before he took up the drums, joined The Beatles and became Ringo Starr. But his career didn't end when the band broke up. \"I was asked many times to write my autobiography, but basically, people only want the eight years I was in The Beatles. They're no... | [
"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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Ambassador To Afghanistan: 'Vast Majority' Of Afghans Support Coalition | [
"With \"green on blue\" attacks by Afghans in uniform increasingly in the news, Americans officials are being asked whether the people of Afghanistan are turning against the coalition troops that have been in the Central Asian nation since late 2001. The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, James Cunningham, told NPR Th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Some Iranian Muslims Flee To Turkey And Convert To Christianity | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Commentary: Therapy Revelations | [
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After Threats, R. Kelly Documentary Screening In Manhattan Is Evacuated | [
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Teen Sailor's Rescue Raises Safety, Expense Issues | [
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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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Attorney General Says She’ll Accept Guidance Of Lawyers, FBI In Email Investigation | [
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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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Video: PJ Harvey And John Parish At SXSW | [
"Sometimes, it pays to ask for what you want. NPR Music snagged all sorts of video sessions at the SXSW music conference and festival this past March — St. Vincent in a rehearsal space, Grandaddy's Jason Lytle in a busy hotel lobby, et al — but we weren't so optimistic about securing a chunk of Polly Jean Harvey an... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Obama & Farrakhan: What to Do? | [
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Interview and concert with MARCIA BALL cont'd | [
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Pianist Giles Vonsattel | [
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Georgia Is Poised To Execute Davis, 22 Years Later | [
"After years of appeals and controversy, Troy Anthony Davis is scheduled to be executed in Georgia on Wednesday. Georgia's board of pardons turned back Davis' appeal for clemency Tuesday, despite high-profile support for his claim that he did not kill a police officer in 1989. Several witnesses have changed their t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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The CIA's Secret Quest For Mind Control: Torture, LSD And A 'Poisoner In Chief' | [
"During the early period of the Cold War, the CIA became convinced that communists had discovered a drug or technique that would allow them to control human minds. In response, the CIA began its own secret program, called MK-ULTRA, to search for a mind control drug that could be weaponized against enemies. MK-ULTRA... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Katrina: Another Example of America's Racial Divide | [
"Hurricane Katrina has exposed the hidden issues of race and poverty in the United States. Commentator Patricia Elam says how you see the aftermath of Katrina depends in large part upon who you are."
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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DJ Premier's Sonic Inspiration In Three Samples | [
"Don't see this video? Click here. DJ Premier is a purist at heart. He picks samples based on feeling, and the beats he creates from them are all about honoring that vibe. That lineage has played out from his parents record collection growing up in Houston to his own expansive discography over the last 30 years. Th... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Webster Departure Leaves Accounting Board in Limbo | [
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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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Excerpt: 'Smart Ass: The Music Journalism Of Joel Selvin' | [
"The Last True Cowboy Real country music may be dead, but Merle Haggard carries on the original sound. Before Haggard would allow a reporter to visit his home outside Redding, he wanted to meet me at a concert appearance in Santa Rosa so he could look me over, sort of a cool check to see if I could hang. A corpulen... | [
"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Obama Issues 273 Pardons And Commutations | [
"On Tuesday, President Barack Obama pardoned 64 individuals and commuted the sentences of 209 others. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Margaret Love, a lawyer specializing in clemency, about Tuesday’s pardons and commutations."
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Donations From Drivers Might Help End Rape Kit Backlog In Texas | [
"Across the country, there's a backlog of kits containing potential evidence of sexual assaults. Victim advocates say the situation threatens public safety. Lawmakers in dozens of states are pushing for funding, and in Texas, one state representative has offered an innovative solution. Thousands of rape kits sit se... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama Makes A Last-Ditch Effort For His Signature Health Care Law. -- Israeli Soldier Convicted Of Manslaughter For Killing Wounded Palestinian. -- 14 Months After Elections Began, Haiti Finally Has A President-Elect. And here are more early headlines: Sentencing Phase ... | npr | {
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With Beauty And Wonder, 'The Winged Histories' Soars | [
"In Sofia Samatar's World Fantasy Award-winning debut novel A Stranger in Olondria, she introduced an empire redolent with magic and rife with turmoil. Olondria is one of the richest new fantasy settings in recent memory, and Samatar has returned to it in The Winged Histories. Like the book before it, Histories dea... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Sick And Tired? Scientists Find Protein That Puts Flies To Sleep And Fights Infection | [
"It's cold outside, you're sick and all you want to do is curl up under the covers until you feel better. In fact, the need for sleep can be so strong when we're sick that this may be all we can do. Scientists don't fully understand how this excessive sleepiness is different from your normal, everyday tiredness. Pr... | [
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Chicago Lures Commuters Into Cycling | [
"A new state-of-the-art bike storage has just opened in a downtown Chicago park. It has already begun getting many commuters onto bicycles now that they have a secure place to store their wheels. The $3.1 million facility has a club-like atmosphere in which cyclists can shower and change clothes before heading off ... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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A Second Helping Of Pie Week: How Pumpkin Pie Turned My Life Around | [
"Yes, we know, Pie Week is officially over, and we already commemorated your contributions to it with our Storify post on Friday. But one more irresistible pie story came across the transom that we just had to share. So without further ado, here's NPR listener Marie Metivier-DeMasters' story about how pie changed h... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Author Jackie Collins Remembered For Impact On Steamy Fiction | [
"Jackie Collins, best-selling author of pulpy fiction, has died of breast cancer at the age of 77. Freelance journalist Annalisa Quinn tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer about Collins' influence."
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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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What Americans Want From The Biden-Harris Administration | [
"As 2020 closed, many Americans were ready to leave an awful year behind. So far, 2021 has delivered a violent insurrection and record coronavirus deaths in the U.S. But the inauguration of a new president, Joe Biden, and vice president Kamala Harris represents new potentials for many Americans. President-elect Jo... | [
"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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'Marketplace' Report: Media Firms Target YouTube | [
"Four major media companies are reportedly in discussions about launching their own Web-based video sharing sites. Their aim is to compete with YouTube, which Google recently purchased for more than $1 billion. Amy Scott of Marketplace discusses the trend with Alex Chadwick."
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Portugal To Exit EU Bailout Program | [
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German Foreign Minister | [
"Joschka Fischer, Germany's foreign minister, is in Washington today. Robert Siegel spoke with him at the German ambassador's residence about Germany's position on Iraq and the war on terrorism. They also discussed recent tensions in U.S.-German relations. Fischer spoke repeatedly about German indebtedness to the U... | [
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Coming Out As Transgender Strengthened This Teacher's Commitment To His Students | [
"When he graduated from college more than a decade ago, Mario Suarez knew two things for sure: He was going to be a teacher and he was going to transition from female to male. Right after graduation, he landed a job as a high school algebra teacher in Austin, Texas. \"I was already living outside of the professiona... | [
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At Least 24 Dead as Mortar Attacks Intensify in Iraq | [
"Insurgents in Iraq unleash one of the heaviest mortar and rocket barrages yet in Baghdad. Dozens were reported dead, including some who were reported killed when a U.S. helicopter fired on a disabled U.S. Bradley fighting vehicle as Iraqis celebrated around it. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Peter Kenyon."
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"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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Sigur Ros Burns Through the Gloom | [
"The music of Icelandic band Sigur Ros music has often been compared to the vast and dreamy landscape of their homeland. Its sound, sparse and yet sweeping, imparted visions of endless snowfields broken only by glaciers and the occasional volcano. The fact that vocalist Jonsi Birgisson sings in a fanciful form of I... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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'I Do...Not! Psych!': The Final 'Bachelor' Post, With Spoilers | [
"Above: Jillian, dumped before the train-wreck finale, talks about how it feels to get dumped. She's probably feeling pretty good about it now. If you want to know just how true it was that the increased interest in this season of The Bachelor arose from the perception that bachelor Jason Mesnick was less of a moro... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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What Undecided Voters Are Waiting For | [
"The presidential election is just 15 days away, but polls show between five and ten percent of likely voters are still undecided. We hear whether or not undecided voters in swing states are any closer to making a decision. You can read undecided voters' explanations of what they are waiting for on our blog. MADE... | [
"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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Al-Qaida Leader Says The Group Has Expanded To India | [
"In a video released on Wednesday, al-Qaida's leader says the terror group has expanded to India and it intends to bring Islamic law to the entire subcontinent. The AP reports: \"The new group 'is the fruit of a blessed effort of more than two years to gather the mujahedeen in the Indian subcontinent into a single... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Afghan Militant Leader's Motives Under Scrutiny | [
"Insurgent leader and former Afghan Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar recently sent his son-in-law and other close advisers to Kabul to see whether he and Afghan President Hamid Karzai might strike a peace deal. Such a deal would eliminate a key group from the mix of militants battling U.S., NATO and Afghan force... | [
"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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On The Road With Elizabeth Warren In Iowa | [
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Who Should Own Police Body Camera Videos? | [
"It's assumed that body camera video should be held by police departments. One academic says that creates a conflict of interest which will only get worse with time."
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Award-Winning Photo Draws Criticism for Subjects | [
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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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Battle Rages over Proposed NYC Stadium | [
"The New York Jets football team makes a successful bid for land on the west side of Manhattan to build a new stadium, which is key to New York's bid for the 2012 Olympics and the Super Bowl in 2010. Critics say the deal is too expensive. The Jets and the N.Y. Giants currently share a stadium in East Rutherford, N.... | [
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Donald Trump Looks To Rebound With Win In New York | [
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The Ballad Of The 13-Year-Old North Korean Capitalist | [
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Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76 | [
"The evangelist minister and broadcaster played a critical role in the rise of conservative Christianity. Kennedy founded the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida, which now has 10,000 members. His radio and TV shows were broadcast around the world. Kennedy stated that one of his goals was to \"reclaim Ameri... | [
"TV critic David Bianculli Remembers Steve Allen who died Monday at the age of 78."
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Jackson, Mississippi, Turns To Data To Tell Its Story | [
"Jackson, Mississippi, is one of eight cities taking part in the “What Works Cities” initiative. The $42 million program, launched this year by Bloomberg Philanthropies, aims to help 100 mid-sized U.S. cities enhance their use of data and be more transparent to their residents. Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber... | [
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Olympic Frenemies: When Your Buddy Is Your Rival | [
"At the highest echelon of athletics, such as the Beijing Olympics, the air is rarefied and the roster is small. Within a sport, world-class competitors not only go up against the same familiar faces time and time again; they travel, eat, bunk and goof off with them, too. Sometimes, as with American gymnasts Shawn ... | [
"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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Risks Run High When Antipsychotics Are Prescribed For Dementia | [
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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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Novelist JOHN UPDIKE | [
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"MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues.MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues."
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Post-Election, GOP's Immigration Message Evolves | [
"After an election in which Hispanics voted overwhelmingly for President Obama, the White House and Republicans on Capitol Hill are making overtures about immigration reform. House Speaker John Boehner says he's sure he can make a deal next year with the White House on a comprehensive bill. A steady procession of p... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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David Weigel: The Remaking Of The Right | [
"Is the conservative right undergoing a transformation? Journalist David Weigel thinks so. Weigel covers the Republican party for the online magazine The Washington Independent, where he's written about tea party protests, anti-health care activists, the \"birther\" movement and the recent Values Voter summit. Wei... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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'Seabiscuit' Author Hopeful About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Discovery | [
"Scientists have discovered a virus that might unlock the mystery of chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating illness that affects 1 million Americans. Research published today in the journal Science Express found two-thirds of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome were infected with a virus called XMRV, which cop... | [
"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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Unloading Your Sins: There's An App For That | [
"If you can tweet, then you can atone. That’s what some are saying about a new online tool called “eScapegoat,” a creation of the non-profit media production company “G-dcast.” On the eScapegoat website, escgoat.com, guilty consciences can unload their sins — no more than 120 ch... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'Marlys' Collection Dips Back Into Lynda Barry's Sweet, Squirmy World | [
"The scene: A quaint and placid college campus, circa 1989. In the student union sits a just-past-the-voting-age freshman. Her bangs are crispy from years of chemical encrustation, a 10-lb. Ecuadorian wool sweater is itching her neck, and there might be a Monet poster on the wall back in her dorm room. She's readin... | [
"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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Primakov and Milosevic | [
"NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on Russian Prime Minister Yvgeny Primakov's diplomatic efforts with Slobodan Milosevic."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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Investigation Widens in Death of Former Spy | [
"The mystery surrounding the murder of a former Russian spy is growing more complicated. Investigators have found radiation at a dozen sites in Britain and aboard five planes. Daniel McGrory, reporter with theTimes of London, talks with Madeleine Brand about the latest developments. MADELEINE BRAND, host: The poi... | [
"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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Smart Science Writing from a 'Physics Phobe' | [
"Jennifer Ouellette is a self-described \"physics phobe\" who couldn't tell a quark from a cathode ray. But after successfully avoiding the subject for more than 25 years, she stumbled into science writing as a freelance journalist. That led her to explore the fundamentals of physics from a cultural and historical ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Perfect Patriots, Growing Giants Bound for the Superbowl | [
"Bill Wolff spots the ball after a crazy weekend of conference championships in the NFL."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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'Stetson® Hats Suck' | [
"Intellectual property: always good for a laugh. A while back, the Gene Weingarten included the phrase \"put on a Stetson\" in his Washington Post column. The column apparently prompted a response from the John B. Stetson Co. demanding a correction — because Weingarten failed to note that \"Stetson\" is trademarked... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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