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Study: Sickle Cell Drug Reduces Death Risk | [
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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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Former Philippines President Aquino Dies | [
"Former Philippines' President Corazon Aquino has died. She was 76. For the past year, Aquino had been battling colon cancer. She swept to power in February 1986 on a wave of public discontent with 20-year dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. David Steinberg, president of Long Island University and a Philippines speci... | [
"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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The Top-Secret History Of The Dead Letter Box | [
"International spies have long relied on the \"dead letter box\" or \"dead drops\" for important information exchanges. Recently, a British Magazine gave ordinary people the chance to play spy by giving clues to a dead letter box somewhere in London. Alan Judd, an expert on British espionage, explains."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Hospitals Fly Immigrants Back To Native Countries | [
"Some U.S. hospitals are flying uninsured immigrants back to their home countries for treatment of medical conditions that could require long term care. Critics denounce the practice, but some health care providers say they have few options. NPR's Joanne Silberner and Dr. Jay Wolfson, a public health specialist, di... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco: 'I Finally Felt Like I Was Home' | [
"This is an excerpt from a longer interview that was originally broadcast on Feb. 18, 2013. \"I just got the phone call one day,\" is how poet Richard Blanco describes to Fresh Air's Terry Gross how he learned he had been selected to write and read the inaugural poem for President Obama's second swearing-in on Jan.... | [
"Stories: 1) Coming Out As An 'Undocumented' Immigrant 2) Why Jose Antonio Vargas Should Leave The U.S. 3) 'Project Nim': Monkeying Around With A Chimp"
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Economic Crisis Stirs Free-Market Debate | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Chicago Police Shooting, Chauvin Case, Afghan Security Concerns | [
"The release bodycam footage of the fatal police shooting of a 13 year old in Chicago sparks protests. The prosecution and the defense will present their closing arguments to the jury in the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin. And, the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan could leave the country vulnera... | [
"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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The Ragtime Music of William Bolcom | [
"American composer William Bolcom has made some 30 CDs of popular American music and more than 100 CDs with his other music on them. But his secret delight is the music of ragtime. The Lark Quartet played Bolcom's arrangements of two of his own rags, when they performed at Washington D.C.'s National Academy of Scie... | [
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Presidential Campaigns Pass Through 'The Villages' Ahead Of Florida Primary | [
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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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Video: Obama Tells 'Don't Ask' Hecklers 'We Are Going To Do That!' | [
"There was a point last night, as you'll see in the video below, when President Barack Obama was interrupted by hecklers as he spoke at a Los Angeles fundraiser for Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. The protesters were shouting about the Pentagon's \"Don't Ask, Don't Tell\" policy that bars homosexuals from openly servi... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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To Be Or Not To Be (The Pope) Is The Question | [
"When the College of Cardinals gathers in the Vatican to choose a new church leader — formally the Bishop of Rome — it announces its selection with the Latin phrase \"Habemus papam\" (\"We have a pope\"). But suppose that, when a cardinal steps out onto a balcony in St. Peter's Square to utter those fateful words, ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Trampled By Turtles: Midwest Bluegrass Royalty | [
"It's taken a decade, but Trampled by Turtles' music has officially crossed over into the mainstream. The Minnesota band's most recent albums, Palomino and the new Stars and Satellites, have helped Trampled by Turtles make the transition from club favorite to the sort of cult sensation that draws enormous festival ... | [
"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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Boy Howdy! You Can Deep Fry Beer | [
"Amateur chef Mark Zable from Texas has a new culinary invention: fried beer. Zable tells Steve Inskeep this is the first time anyone has successfully deep fried a liquid. He'll debut his fried beer at the Texas State Fair later this month."
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"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Race And Politics In Europe Today | [
"Most Europeans were thrilled when Barack Obama was elected U.S. president. But when Europeans ask themselves, \"Could a member of one of our own minorities be elected head of state?\" the honest answer is: \"Not any time soon.\" NPR's Sylvia Poggioli explains why."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Field Notes from 91.7 WVXU | [
"For kids who can't get enough science, Thane Maynard's Field Notes introduces listeners to Crystal Clear after-school programs."
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"Grand Re-Opening! Dial 1-900-SCOTUS; Animal Kingdom."
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Newsday: Spitzer Hired Prostitutes Several Times | [
"From Long Island Newsday: New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer had at least seven or eight liaisons over the last several years with prostitutes supplied by an international call girl ring based in New Jersey, according to sources familiar with the investigation into Spitzer's relationship with the ring. Meanwhile, the N... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Madoff Was Magnet For Some, Not All, Investors | [
"The FBI says it has set up a hotline for investors who believe they were cheated by money manager Bernie Madoff. Officials are hoping to collect any documents or other evidence that might shed light on how the scandal unfolded. The arrest of Madoff, a revered figure on Wall Street, has sent shock waves throughout ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Priests' Files to Shed Light on Abuse Scandal in L.A. | [
"Now that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a record settlement with alleged victims of clergy sex abuse, the next legal battle is heating up. Under the settlement, the archdiocese is preparing to release personnel files of the accused priests. Plaintiffs' lawyers say these files could impl... | [
"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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As U.S. Revokes Chinese Students' Visas, Concerns Rise About Loss Of Research Talent | [
"Updated on Sept. 24 at 8:45 a.m. ET. Aaron, a Beijing native, spent the last seven years in the United States, first as a high school student and now as a rising college senior in sociology — until he received an email from the U.S. State Department earlier this month. \"I opened it and it basically just said, bec... | [
"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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Bush Campaign Chair Dismisses Kerry Threat | [
"The Bush-Cheney re-election campaign is waiting to see how the race for the Democratic presidential nomination shakes out before unleashing the full force of its political advertising. Bush campaign chairman Marc Racicot calls Democratic frontrunner Sen. John Kerry \"out of the mainstream\" and dismisses polls sug... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Baghdad Checkpoint Revisited | [
"The U.S. military recently has redesigned the checkpoint at the entrance to Baghdad's Green Zone to address security issues. Before, reporters had to walk to the checkpoint, exposed to snipers and kidnappers. When they got close, they risked being shot at by U.S. and Iraqi soldiers."
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"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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Wall Street's Rescue Is In Limbo | [
"Some lawmakers say the U.S. economy may be in uncharted territory after Congress failed Monday to pass the $700 billion rescue package for the financial sector. The House lacked 23 votes to pass the legislation."
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Hear The Marked Men's Unreleased Punk Rager 'Disappear' | [
"The Marked Men will never make another album (or so the band says). It's been 10 years since Ghosts. And yet there's been no shortage of activity from the Texas power-chord punk champs, from sporadic gigs to, well, a lot of equally excellent bands from its members — including Radioactivity, Lost Balloons, Low Cult... | [
"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Amtrak Opens The Door To Writing On The Rails | [
"On Twitter, some writers started asking the same question: Wouldn't it be great if Amtrak offered \"residencies\" to writers, so they could ride the rails and write? And Amtrak said: Let's try it."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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A Few Caveats About The New World Of Television | [
"Sunday night's Golden Globes honored television that feels different from what we had before in both content and business model. High honors went to, among others, House Of Cards, a Netflix drama starring an established movie actor; Transparent, an Amazon comedy-drama about a transgender woman with adult children;... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Camp Songs: Never Forget | [
"For three years in a row -- fourth through sixth grade -- I attended Camp Orkila. Located on Orcas Island, the largest of Washington State's San Juan Islands, it was there that I learned to shoot bows and arrows, eat geoduck, make blobs out of clay and call it art, kiss boys behind trees and paddle from island to ... | [
"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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Bobby Caldwell: 'Perfect Island Nights' | [
"Ed Gordon talks with singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell, whose music has become a staple in the smooth jazz world. Caldwell recently released a new CD, <EM>Perfect Island Nights</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Police Chief Moose Discusses Sniper Probe | [
"Montgomery County, Md., Police Chief Charles Moose joins <EM>The Tavis Smiley Show</EM> for a discussion on the sniper investigation. A month after police apprehended two suspects, Moose talks about the case, the sniper task force's relationship with the media and about the lessons learned."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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How The Recent EgyptAir Hijacking Conjured U.S. Skyjacking Epidemic | [
"When a man claiming to have on a suicide vest demanded to be flown to Cyprus this week, it wasn't terrorism as we know it. Instead, it was reminiscent of the skyjackings once commonplace in the U.S. In his book The Skies Belong to Us: Love and Terror in the Golden Age of Hijacking, Brendan Koerner writes that from... | [
"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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Voters In The Philippines Are Choosing Next President | [
"Five candidates are vying to replace the president, and more than 45,000 candidates are contesting 18,000 national, congressional and local elections. Officials are looking for fraud and violence."
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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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Sen. Brownback on Alito's Nomination | [
"Ed Gordon speaks with Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS), about Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito. Brownback talks about Alito's record on civil rights and why he thinks the nominee is a good choice for the high court."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 15, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: John Lewis, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama -- \"Representative John Lewis, an elder statesman from the civil rights era and one of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's most prominent black supporters, said Thursday night that he planned to cast his vote as a ... | npr | {
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Should The Government Get Out Of The Air Traffic Control Business? | [
"Keeping track of the traffic in the skies above us is a big job. The nation's air traffic control system has been reliable, but it's not very efficient. And efforts to replace it with newer technology have gotten bogged down by a combination of uncertain congressional funding and the slow-moving federal bureaucrac... | [
"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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King Of Kitsch Takes Over Versailles | [
"The first retrospective exhibit of controversial artist Jeff Koons is on display at Versailles, just outside Paris. In recent years, only a few select works of contemporary artists have been displayed there. Now, Koon's giant red aluminum lobster, vacuum cleaners and floor polishers display and giant balloon dog a... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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As Pandemic Deaths Add Up, Racial Disparities Persist — And In Some Cases Worsen | [
"Data gathered early in the pandemic showed that communities of color are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 across the United States. But incomplete data left a muddy picture of these disparities. Today, as the U.S. has surpassed 200,000 COVID-19 deaths, and reached nearly 7 million confirmed cases, racial d... | [
"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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At Least 20 Trekkers Die In Blizzard, Avalanche In Nepal's Himalayas | [
"At least a dozen trekkers have been killed in unseasonable blizzards and an avalanche in the foothills of Nepal's Himalayan mountain range. NPR's Julie McCarthy, reporting from New Delhi, says locals and international tourists are among the dead. Rescuers say those killed include four Canadians, two Poles, an Isra... | [
"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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Elmore Leonard's Latest Hollywood 'Bounce' | [
"<EM>The Big Bounce</EM> is the 18th film since 1957 based on characters by Elmore Leonard. Leonard says that until the 1990s films <EM>Get Shorty</EM>, <EM>Out of Sight</EM> and <EM>Jackie Brown</EM>, Hollywood almost always got his work wrong. Martha Woodroof of member station WMRA reports."
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John Wayne Fans Go On Pilgrimage For Memorabilia | [
"John Wayne's family auctioned off hundreds of the actor's personal belongings this week at a hotel in Los Angeles. The items had been in storage since Wayne's death 32 years ago. The display brought collectors, brokers and plenty of fans who came from across the country to pay tribute to the Duke. The khaki-colore... | [
"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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Last Call For World's Longest-Serving Bartender | [
"Angelo Cammarata, who holds the record as the longest-serving bartender, is retiring. The <em>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</em> reports the 95-year-old bartender has been serving drinks for 77 years. His career started the moment Prohibition ended in 1933."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Sarah Jarosz On Mountain Stage | [
"In the past decade, multi-instrumentalist and four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sarah Jarosz has become a household name in Americana music. The singer-songwriter signed to Sugar Hill Records in the late 2000s while she was still in high school. Ever since, she has infused Americana with fresh musical and lyri... | [
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Coke Tries To Refresh Its Image | [
"Soft drinks have been dropping in popularity in recent years. They’ve been blamed for the increase in obesity and diabetes, and many consumers are turning to other beverages. U.S. soda sales have fallen every year for the last nine years, and Coca-Cola is trying to turn things around. That’s according ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Vann Newkirk: 'Most Of My Life I Didn't Know Confederate Statues Could Come Down' | [
"Vann Newkirk is an African-American who grew up in Rocky Mount, N.C., a town with a Confederate monument. Newkirk writes for the Atlantic about how his view of the statue in his hometown evolved."
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Andy Pettitte Says He May Have Misunderstood HGH Conversation With Clemens | [
"During a second day of testimony in the perjury trial against All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens, his old teammate Andy Pettitte walked back some of his previous testimony. Yesterday, Pettitte said that he remembered having a conversation with Clemens in 1999 or 2000 in which Clemens admitted to using human growth hor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Expected To Issue Historic Rulings On Gay Marriage. -- Archbishop Prays For 'Peaceful, Perfect End' for Nelson Mandela. -- Clock Runs Out On Controversial Texas Abortion Bill. And here are more early headlines: Obama Headed For Africa To Discuss Food Secur... | npr | {
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Newly Released Nixon Tapes Reveal Talk of Reagan | [
"The latest release of Nixon tapes conveys the mood in Richard Nixon's administration as he planned his re-election campaign. The recordings touch on many subjects, from handling the media to the former president's opinion of then-governor Ronald Reagan. Hear NPR's Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Greeks Will Vote On Whether to Pay EU's Price For Financial Bailout | [
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Prison Diaries: John Mills | [
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Book Review: Pre-9/11 'Ghost Wars' of the CIA | [
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Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience | [
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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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Expelled Aid Worker: Situation In Darfur Is Dire | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Supreme Court Rules Employers Are Not Required To Pay For Security Time | [
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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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Folk Activist Pete Seeger, Icon Of Passion And Ideals, Dies At 94 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Re-Imagining Santa Claus — From Grasping Kid To Avatar Of Generosity | [
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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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Dishes That Double as Special Effects | [
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Arizona Town Seeks to Quiet Noisy Bikers | [
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'Occupy Wall Street' Spreads | [
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"Good morning. The top story of the day so far, as we reported earlier, seems to be that \"Obama's Jobs Bill Is Expected To Hit Roadblock Today In Senate.\" On a much less serious note, there's also the news that the ongoing labor dispute between players and owners has led to the cancellation of the first two week... | npr | {
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Commentary: Remaking Iraq | [
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9/11 Fire Dept. Dispatch Tapes Released | [
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As A Husband Becomes Caregiver To His Wife, A Marriage Evolves | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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China Poised To Expand Control Over Hong Kong | [
"Beijing has signaled it will push through sweeping national security legislation for Hong Kong, its most aggressive effort yet to exert its control over the semi-autonomous city since it was returned to Chinese control in 1997. \"Hong Kong is an inseparable part of the People's Republic of China,\" Zhang Yesui, a ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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The Fed Holds Rates Steady; Here's Who Is Clapping | [
"The Federal Reserve on Thursday chose to leave interest rates unchanged. For the central bank even a decision to do nothing is a big deal, creating all sorts of winners and losers. Here's a short list of who most likely cheered the announcement and who probably turned thumbs down. These people are applauding: Car ... | [
"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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'Fiction Ruined My Family;' Alcohol Also To Blame | [
"The connection between art and alcohol is legendary. In Jeanne Darst's memoir, <em>Fiction Ruined My Family</em>, she writes about what happens when that world collides with family life. Host Audie Cornish talks with Darst, who recalls her unstable home life and parents' alcoholism."
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Just When I Learned To Say Eyjafjallajokull... | [
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"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Settled Migrants In Greece Reach Out To Help Newcomers | [
"Afghan refugees are camped out in an Athens park, waiting for papers to get out of Greece. They live in donated tents and get clothes, medicine and food from volunteers — including fellow migrants."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bomb In Baghdad Kills Dozens Of People. -- Bernie Sanders Wins West Virgina Primary. -- George Carlin's 'Stuff' Gets A New Home At National Comedy Center. And here are more early headlines: Giant Tornadoes Leave At Least 10 Injured In Kentucky. (NBC) Brazilian Presi... | npr | {
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The Most 'Unprecedented' Election Ever? 65 Ways It Has Been | [
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Bloomberg: Wall Street Protests Not Topic For Home | [
"New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a connection to the Occupy Wall Street protesters. The mayor's girlfriend Diana Taylor is on the board of directors of Brookfield Office Properties. That company owns Zuccotti Park, where protesters have been camping for weeks. He insists they don't discuss the demonstrations o... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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For River Whyless, Songwriting Is 'A Good Way To Wash The Soul' | [
"River Whyless is a quartet from North Carolina. They make folk music, and also pull in threads from other genres and cultures. The two lead singers and songwriters, Halli Anderson and Ryan O'Keefe, have both had their own musical projects in the past, and say they're still exploring what it means to write for a ba... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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The Horror Of War In The 'City Of Life And Death' | [
"Lu Chuan's film City of Life and Death lives up to its title. In documentary-like black and white, the writer/director shows the systematic murder of thousands of Chinese soldiers; some are machine gunned, some marched into the sea, some burned, some buried alive. Then the invaders turn to the civilian population ... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Black Muslims Step Into Spotlight | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 21, 2007 The Times Picayune: Jena Protest Reminiscent of Civil Rights Era Demonstrations -- \"Hailing from as far as England, protesters arrived at sunrise by the busload to rally behind the Jena Six, as the accused teens have come to be known, in a legal case that has drawn worldwide attenti... | npr | {
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Sen. McCain on Handover of Power in Iraq | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about the handover of power to the interim government of Iraq."
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The Clash Of Ages: How Technology Divides Workers | [
"If you're a boss, what do you do about employees who love to tweet, text and social network throughout the day? It's a question companies are grappling with as the generation gap threatens to create a communications divide. Eric Pro, a 19-year-old electrical engineer at Aquas Inc. in Bethesda, Md., takes a few sec... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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'Stranger Things' Creators On Barb, Eleven And How Glitter Delayed Production | [
"The surprise TV hit of the summer is a show that looks like it could have been made 30 years ago. Netflix's Stranger Things is a suspense horror show set in 1983. It takes place in small Indiana town where one night a boy goes missing. There's a mysterious government lab, a monster and boys riding around town on b... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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When Bush Comes To Shove: 41st Prez Plans New Chute Jump At 85 | [
"Former President George Bush -- we're talking 41, not 43 -- turns 85 on Friday. And he plans to celebrate his birthday by making a parachute jump in Kennebunkport, Maine, where he has his summer home. The Associated Press says Bush \"will make a tandem jump with a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute t... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Touring Louisiana's Cameron Parish | [
"Hurricane Rita devastated many small towns along the southern border of Texas and Louisiana. Lt. Gen. Russell Honore, head of the military response mission, tours one of the hardest hit areas, Cameron Parish."
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For Trump's Top Diplomat, Questions Loom About Conflicts Of Interest | [
"Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, President-elect Trump's nominee for secretary of state, will have his Senate confirmation hearing in January. Before then, experts say, he'll have to think hard about how to divest from a company where he has spent his entire career. Tillerson reportedly owns 2.6 million shares of Ex... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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NYPD Officer In Critical Condition After Shooting | [
"A man accused of shooting a plainclothes New York police officer in New York has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer, officials say. The officer, who was shot Saturday night, remains in hospital in critical but stable condition, The Associated Press reports. The officer, Brian Moor... | [
"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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In Conjunction With The | [
"In conjunction with the Olympics, Atlanta's High Museum of Art has mounted an art exhibition titled \"Rings: Five Passions in World Art,\" which brings together visual artworks with literary quotations and an optional musical soundtrack. Jordi Savall (JOHR-dee sah-VAHL) plays one of the featured pieces from that s... | [
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Corzine Election Chat | [
"It's the last weekend before the New Jersey primary to choose between Senate Democratic hopefuls Jim Florio and Jon Corzine. Florio has spent a modest $3 million so far on the campaign, while his opponent has spent more money than anyone has EVER spent running for Senate - more than $33 million. And there are stil... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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Spacey, Kidman Show They're At Top Of Their Games | [
"Two Golden Globe nominated performances hit theaters Friday: Kevin Spacey's disgraced lobbyist in <em>Casino Jack,</em> and Nicole Kidman's distressed wife in <em>Rabbit Hole.</em>"
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Presidential Wannabe | [
"NPR's Laura Knoy reports on another presidential hopeful. Alan Keyes, a former top state department and United Nations official will be the first Black to run as a Republican presidential candidate. Knoy reports that Keyes is a real long-shot."
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Health Care Act Reminds Young Adults They're Not Invincible | [
"Millennials are often dubbed \"young invincibles\" for their propensity to stay healthy, and forgo health insurance. Host Michel Martin speaks with Kaiser Health News correspondent Jenny Gold about how the Affordable Care Act will impact \"invincibles,\" and how they might be the key to the program's success."
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Toppling Adult Illiteracy | [
"John Corcoran grew up in a middle class family, he went to college, got married, taught, and ran a small business. He's 70 years old now, but for the first five decades of his life, he kept hidden the fact that he couldn't read past a second grade level. In this \"Behind Closed Doors\" conversation – devoted to su... | [
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FTC Alleges T-Mobile Charged Customers Millions In Bogus Charges | [
"The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint on Tuesday, alleging that wireless provider T-Mobile made hundreds of millions of dollars on bogus charges against its customers. Essentially, the FTC claims that T-Mobile knew that its customers never ordered text message subscriptions for things like \"flirting tips... | [
"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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After Resuming Deliberations, Jury Rules In Favor Of Kleiner Perkins | [
"The jury said that the venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers did not retaliate against former partner Ellen Pao by terminating her. The case has spurred conversation about gender discrimination in the tech world. ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST: One of Silicon Valley's blue chip venture capital firms has ... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | npr | {
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Fresh Air Weekend: Elton John; Novelist Attica Locke | [
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At El Paso Rally, Trump Demands: We Must Finish The Wall | [
"Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Scott Horsley and Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of El Paso, about President Trump's visit there, and a tentative deal reached by negotiators on border security funding."
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Pope Encourages Putin To Engage In 'Sincere' Peace Efforts In Ukraine | [
"Updated 1:50 a.m. ET Thursday: Russian President Vladimir Putin was about an hour and 20 minutes late for his meeting with Pope Francis on Wednesday. The two greeted each other in German and spent about 50 minutes in closed-door talks. On the topic of eastern Ukraine, the pope encouraged Putin to make \"sincere\" ... | [
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'Home Is Not A Country' Imagines The Lives We Could Have Led | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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The Klezmatics: 'Happy Joyous Hanukah' | [
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"Music for the Festival of Lights: The San Francisco Chamber Singers perform the traditional Chanukah song \"Mi y'malel g'vurot Yisrael\" and the Dale Warland Singers perform \"Arise and Be Free\"--A Suite for Chanukah. (Don Ososke Audio Recordings/Kerry Horst Recordings)"
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In 'The Theory Of Everything,' Science Takes A Back Seat | [
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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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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
"On Thursday morning, the Department of Justice released a redacted copy of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report about Russian meddling in the 2016 election. The 448-page report covers a range of topics, from Russian interference in the election to potential obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. \nre... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of September 5, 2013 | [
"In <em>The Light Between Oceans</em>, at No. 7, a lighthouse-dwelling couple confronts isolation and loss."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Faux Instagram Tutorial Teaches Seniors How To Tech | [
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"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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More Music From France: From | [
"More music from France: From Beall Hall at the University of Oregon, the site of the 1998 Oregon Bach Festival, pianists Julia and Irina Erkina perform the \"Petite Suite\" by Claude Debussy. (Bill Barnett Recordings)"
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Hiddleston, Laurie Fuel AMC's Adaptation Of Le Carre's 'Night Manager' | [
"<em>The Night Manager</em> is a six-part miniseries based on John le Carre's 1993 post-Cold War novel. Our TV critic says it's a slow burn series fueled by magnetic lead actors: Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie."
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Poet And Author Remembers The Life And Works Of Wallace Stevens | [
"A new biography of poet Wallace Stevens examines the roiling internal life that led to some of the author’s best known works, including “The Snow Man” and “13 Ways Of Looking At A Blackbird.” Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti talks with Paul Mariani, the author of “The Whole Harmonium: The Life Of Wallace Stev... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Diana Jones: Literate, Lonely Bluegrass | [
"Adopted at birth and raised in New York, Americana singer Diana Jones grew up possessing a love for the music of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton that never quite fit in with her Yankee upbringing. Years later, with the discovery of her birth family in the Tennessee hills, Jones was able to find her true sound, drawin... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Los Angeles Catholics Mourn the Pope | [
"At a church in downtown Los Angeles, immigrants from Latin America are among the many Catholics gathering to pay tribute to Pope John Paul II. Los Angeles is home to 5 million Catholics, and the pope visited in 1987, performing mass before huge crowds."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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NPR: Fresh Air for Wednesday, Feb 21 2007 | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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"Guest: Arthur Allen, a Former Associated Press Foreign Correspondent and Journalist with Slate (Archive from 3/13/07)"
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Through Grief and Growing Pains, Kemba Creates 'Gilda' | [
"Grief can feel like a new world emerging, swallowing up the reality you once knew and expanding into something entirely all-consuming. New York rapper Kemba used that monolithic feeling to create his major label debut album, Gilda, a record that pays tribute to his mother who passed away two years ago. Kemba's mot... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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In Victory For Protesters, Obama Administration Halts North Dakota Pipeline | [
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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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NYC Cop Flees as Bullets Fly | [
"The recent story of a New York City police officer who fled a crime scene -- even as suspects were shooting at his partner -- has some calling the officer the \"coward cop.\" But in the face danger, others coming to his defense say there's no telling what an individual will do."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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