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'Brothers' Offers A Sweeping Satire Of Modern China | [
"Read Brothers, Yu Hua's sensational, sweeping and satirical 600-plus-page novel about life in a Chinese village from the early days of the Cultural Revolution to the giddy capitalist present, and you'll realize what's missing from a lot of other contemporary social novels, and in particular, Tom Wolfe's opus The B... | [
"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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Health Care Dollars and Sense | [
"Dr. Rahul Parikh argues that patients must do their homework and understand the costs of their choices to bring down the costs of health care."
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Metric: The Political Gets Personal, and Vice Versa | [
"Vocalist Emily Haines and guitarist James Shaw formed the beginnings of what would become the new-wave/indie-rock band Metric in 1998. Haines learned about music from her father, avant-garde jazz musician and poet Paul Haines, while Shaw acquired classical training from the Juilliard Music School. In 1999, they de... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Cheers For Biden At NAACP Convention As He Contrasts Obama And Romney | [
"A day after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to the nation's oldest civil right organization, Vice President Joe Biden appeared at the NAACP's annual convention. He quickly tackled one issue that drew Romney sustained boos — the 2010 health care overhaul. Biden appeared in place of President Oba... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Grandparents' Visitation Rights | [
"NPR's Wendy Schmelzer reports on the role of courts in determining the visitation rights of grandparents. Grandparents are sometimes cut out of the picture when their children separate from their spouses and must resort to legal battles to continue relationships with their grandchildren."
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How All Those Other States Spoiled California's Primary Story | [
"The aging screen siren in Sunset Boulevard flares up in anger when someone tells her she \"used to be big.\" \"I'm still big,\" she fires back, \"it's the pictures that got small.\" It's been a bit like that for the California primary (which, this year, will be held June 7). Once the grand dame in the nominating s... | [
"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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'Truly Ironic': Sandy Weill Says Big Banks Should Be Split Up | [
"Sandy I. Weill, the former Citigroup CEO who helped usher in the era of super banks, said during an interview with CNBC today that big banks should be split up. \"What we should probably do is go and split up investment banking from banking, have banks be deposit takers, have banks make commercial loans and real e... | [
"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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JOSE RAMOS-HORTA ("Joe-zay Ra-MOSH Horta") is an exiled East Timorese resistance leader | [
"JOSE RAMOS-HORTA (\"Joe-zay Ra-MOSH Horta\") is an exiled East Timorese resistance leader. In 1996 he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Bishop Belo from East Timor. Since 1975, when Indonesia invaded and annexed the newly independent East Timor, RAMOS-HORTA has denounced Indonesia's actions and defended the rights... | [
"From a new C-D entitled \"Musica en tiempos de Goya (MOO-see-cah ehn tea-EM-psoz DAY GOY-yah) -- \"Music from the time of Goya,\" two anonymous songs: \"El Zorongo del Navio (L SZOR-ahn-goe DEL nahv-EE-oh) -- \"The Ship's Zorongo\" -- and \"El Dulce de America (L DOOHL-say DAY ahm-A-reek-ah) -- \"The Sweet from Am... | npr | {
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Will The Housing Market Bounce Back This Spring? | [
"Foreclosure filings in March fell to their lowest level in four years. Some analysts see the market healing and turning around, yet others argue the next wave of foreclosures are just around the corner. NPR's Chris Arnold discusses how housing markets are faring across the nation."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Will The Real Woody Allen Please Stand Up? | [
"This week on Fresh Air, we're marking the year's end by revisiting some of the most memorable conversations we've had in 2009. For someone who has spent the majority of his career making comedies, Woody Allen sees the world — and his lifelong profession — through a surprisingly dark lens. \"Life is a terrible tria... | [
"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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Did The NAACP Learn Anything From Meeting With The Klan? | [
"Two groups you'd never expect to sit down together and talk: the NAACP and the KKK. But when the NAACP in Wyoming asked for a meeting, they got one. Journalist Jeremy Fugleberg was there, and tells host Michel Martin more about the historic and bizarre event."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Snowden Wins Temporary Asylum, Leaves Moscow Airport | [
"One of the big questions hanging in the air today is whether President Obama should cancel his scheduled trip to Moscow next month, now that Russia has granted temporary refugee status to Edward Snowden. Snowden is the former intelligence contractor wanted by the U.S. for leaking information about U.S. National Se... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Al Qaida In Yemen Takes Responsibility For Paris Attack. -- Post-Attack Edition Of 'Charlie Hebdo' Sells Out In France. And here are more early headlines: Space Station Astronauts Safe; Odd Technical Reading Investigated. (AP) House Poised To Act On Bill Tied To Obama's... | npr | {
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Young Indians And Pakistanis Rewrite Their Shared History | [
"When Britain ended its colonial rule in 1947, splitting the Asian subcontinent into two countries, India and Pakistan, it wasn't just the land that was divided. The two new states quickly came up with very different narratives, with each blaming the other throughout the decades of contentious relations that have f... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem Opens As Mass Protests Take Place In Gaza | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Sharon Endorses U.S. Peace 'Road Map' | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says for the first time that Israel is prepared to accept the U.S.-led peace initiative known as the \"road map,\" and will present it to his Cabinet for approval. President Bush plans to meet soon with Sharon and with Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, who has accepted t... | [
"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Glenn Beck To Launch Children's TV Show | [
"It's not Nick News, The Electric Company or even the Magic Treehouse. Starting next Monday, talk show host Glenn Beck hopes to educate a young audience with his new children's program, Liberty Treehouse. As he told Politico, his kids' show \"will not only entertain children and young adults, but it will respe... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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UAW Members to Vote on New GM Contract | [
"General Motors auto workers are returning to their jobs, after a two-day strike that shut down 82 GM facilities in the United States. At union halls and factory gates, there was a sense of relief that the strike is over. But there was also some uneasiness about the future. UAW workers will vote over the weekend on... | [
"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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Activists In Hong Kong Use Holiday To Amass More Protesters | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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In Space, No One Can Hear You Sample | [
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"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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A Play About Politics For (But Not About) The Age Of Trump | [
"Playwright Tracy Letts says that by the time the 2016 election happened, he was almost finished writing The Minutes. \"It was a job of work to keep the blinders on and not make the play about Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton or — actually, to escape into the world of the play during that political moment was great,... | [
"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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Hear: Meet 'Bailout Bill' | [
"Today on Planet Money: -- Hundreds of people lined up for free money in Times Square this week, telling their stories to \"Bailout Bill\" for a minimum of $50. It's part of a promotion for BailoutBooth.com, a new Web site for our time, or what amounts to an Internet pawn shop, or something. We keep hearing from ec... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Is Putin Handling Trump The Way A KGB Officer Handles An Asset? | [
"As Robert Mueller's Russia investigation proceeds, NPR's Scott Simon asks veteran Moscow correspondent Luke Harding how Vladimir Putin manages his relationship with President Trump."
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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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Congress Clashes With Justice Department Over Its Decisions Not To Defend Laws | [
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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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Songs We Love: Becca Mancari, 'Arizona Fire' | [
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"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Sweeping Raids In France Raise Concerns About Civil Liberties | [
"Mistafa Fanouni, 45, lives with his wife and three daughters in the peaceful community of Champagne-sur-Oise, about an hour's drive north of Paris. But amid the neat houses and manicured lawns, Fanouni has been living a nightmare. It all began last November, two days after coordinated terrorist attacks in Paris th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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The New Republic: The Tower Of Dubai's Pride | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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GOP Agrees to Widen Veteran Benefits | [
"Congressional Republicans agree Thursday to spend $22 billion over the next decade to allow more veterans to receive both disability benefits and full military retirement. The dispensation is currently available only to combat veterans. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook."
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Ford Posts Better-Than-Expected 2Q Earnings | [
"Ford, the only one of the Big Three automakers that took no bailout money, has posted strong second-quarter earnings. The Dearborn, Michigan-based company pulled in a $2.6 billion profit on revenues of $31.3 billion. It's the fifth straight quarterly profit for Ford, the No. 2 car maker. It also beat Wall Street e... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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City Of Brotherly Love Has A Different Kind Of Cupid | [
"In Philadelphia, two men in their 40s were involved in a road rage incident. One driver cut in front of the other, who retaliated by doing the same thing. The first driver was arrested when he pulled out a crossbow and aimed it out the window."
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Obama Transgender Bathroom Directive Blocked Temporarily By Judge | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Fresh Air At 25: A Live Musical Tribute | [
"Friday marks the 25th anniversary of the day Fresh Air became a daily national NPR program. Before that, the show was broadcast only on WHYY in Philadelphia. How long ago was May 11, 1987? On Fresh Air's first edition, TV critic David Bianculli reviewed the finale of the TV series Hill Street Blues. A 25th anniver... | [
"Stories: 1) Quincy Jones, The Man Behind the Music 2) Reviewed: HBO's 'John Adams' 3) Marian McPartland, Pioneering Jazz Legend 4) Audience is Loser in Haneke's Unfunny 'Games'"
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Lawmakers Call On Sen. Burris To Resign | [
"Pressure is mounting on Illinois Sen. Roland Burris to resign, after admitting he tried to raise funds for ousted governor Rod Blagojevich. Plus, after signing his $787 billion economic recovery package into law, President Obama turns to the housing crisis. Fore more, Tony Cox talks with Democratic strategist Do... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Travel Headaches Outlast Christmas | [
"Airline passengers' holiday travel nightmare continued Sunday. The Delta subsidiary Comair is operating some flights, after cancelling 1,100 flights Saturday because its computer system crashed. The airline hopes to be operating on a full schedule by the end of the week. US Airways cancelled more than 20 flights, ... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Acorn Controversy Hits Tipping Point | [
"For nearly four decades, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now — better known as ACORN — has tried to be a voice and power for poor people in America. This week, undercover videos that show ACORN employees advising clients how to break the law prompted the House and Senate to cut off federal fu... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Fugitive Ex-LAPD Officer Apparently Barracaded In Cabin | [
"Kirk Siegler talks to Melissa Block for an update on the search for former Los Angeles Police Department officer Christopher Dorner. A man that authorities identified as Dorner was holed up in a cabin near Big Bear Lake, Calif., on Tuesday evening. Hundreds of officers surrounded the home. Dorner is wanted for que... | [
"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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How A Lost Boy From Sudan Found His True Calling In The U.S. | [
"Baltimore's Stoop Stories is a 12-year-old live show and podcast wherein people from all walks of life tell their tales. The premise is simple: Everyone has a story. But then few have one as horrific, heartbreaking — and ultimately inspiring — as the one told by Jacob Atem, who was born in the part of Sudan that ... | [
"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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Druid Peak Pack Down To Lone Wolf | [
"The Druid Peak Pack, the most closely watched and photographed wolf pack in the world, is down to its last wolf. For 14 years, the Druids were the dominant pack in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley. Biologist Doug Smith, leader of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, offers his insight."
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Pinchas Zukerman Puts Down | [
"Pinchas Zukerman puts down the violin and picks up the viola to play the Viola Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No. 1, by Johannes Brahms. The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presented his recital with pianist Marc Neikrug (NEYE-kroog) on January 14th. (Leszek Wojcik Recordings)"
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Essential Vs. Not: Which Jobs Wouldn't Shut Down? | [
"In Washington, D.C., and at federal agencies across the country, the big question employees are asking on the eve of a possible government shutdown is: Am I essential or not? Workers and agencies that are deemed essential will be kept on the job if a shutdown occurs. The Obama administration says the government a... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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60 Years Of Marriage: Laughter Is Love | [
"Marcia and Seymour Gottlieb have known each other for 60 years. The rat-a-tat-tat of the story the married couple tells about how they met sounds like George Burns and Gracie Allen — a beautifully crafted comedy routine. Marcia: \"Our journey started a long, long time ago.\" Seymour: \"Must I tell everybody you wo... | [
"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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What's It Like To Be A Historian At This Political Time? 'Every Day Is Christmas' | [
"Steve Inskeep and biographer Jon Meacham discuss the American presidency, the rise of populism and Americans' sense of a shared history for the last conversation in our series, History of Our Time."
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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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O'Er The Ramparts: From | [
"O'er the ramparts: From the same concert, the Fabulous Philadelphians and conductor Charles Dutoit bring out the big guns (in the form of the 1-86 Field Artillery Battalion of the Vermont Army National Guard) to perform Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Do not try this at home. (George Blood Recordings/WMHT-FM Schenect... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Study: Great Recession Led To Fewer Deaths | [
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Venezuela-U.S. Standoff Brewing Over Exxon Battle | [
"Hugo Chavez is threatening to cut off oil exports to the United States if Exxon-Mobil moves ahead with plans to freeze Venezuelan assets in various parts of the world. But Venezuela needs the U.S. market as much as the U.S. needs the oil, so the standoff could turn in to a stalemate."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Breaking Free From The Evangelical Purity Movement | [
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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The Endangered Species Act and the Plover | [
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NPR's Fall TV Preview: 20 Shows To Watch Out For | [
"Television is more year-round than it used to be, but fall is still a time when broadcast, cable and streaming services drop a lot of premieres. How to keep track of it all? NPR's television and pop culture team has assembled a handy list of shows to keep an eye on. Some of these aren't available for us to watch y... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Study Finds Most Ants In A Colony Are Slackers | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Indie-Rock Meets French Pop | [
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The Year in Media with Matthew Felling | [
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When, And How, To Ask For A Second Medical Opinion | [
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7 Dead Including Gunman In Colorado Birthday Party Shooting | [
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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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Bonds Call Gone in a Glitch | [
"It could have been one of his greatest calls -- announcing Barry Bonds' historic 715th career home run to surpass Babe Ruth on Sunday. But KNBR play-by-play announcer Dave Flemming's microphone went dead at the crucial moment. Flemming discusses the unfortunate interruption."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Man In Northern Ireland Takes His Sheep Shopping | [
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Biden's Test In Michigan: Winning Over Black And Brown Voters Disillusioned In 2016 | [
"Michael Coleman didn't vote in the 2016 presidential election. But this year, on a chilly fall day around lunchtime, the 69-year-old came to the Detroit Department of Elections to hand-deliver his ballot roughly a month before Election Day. He said he didn't want to take the risk of it getting lost in the mail. \"... | [
"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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Bush Plan to Cut Fuel Subsidies Criticized | [
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Young Republicans Say 'Grand Old Party' Needs To Win Youth Votes | [
"A group of young Republicans at Ohio State University discuss the president's policies, his popularity with their cohort and what the GOP needs to do to win more young votes."
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Afghanistan Fighting | [
"- Jackie speaks with the BBC's Phillip Goodwin, who is the Afghan capital of Kabul. Goodwin says the current fighting in the Pansheer Valley between the Taleban militia and forces of the ousted Afghan military commander Ahmed Shah Massoud is part of a decisive battle that will determine who controls Afghanistan."
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Movie Review: 'Master and Commander' | [
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VA Expands Suicide Hotline Service With Second Call Center In Atlanta | [
"Federal data show the suicide rate among veterans has risen over the last decade. In 2007, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approached this problem with a 24-hour call center in upstate New York. The VA recently expanded that service with a second hotline in Atlanta. Sean Powers (@SeanPowersGPB) from Here &... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Airport Delays Raise Questions About Controller Furloughs | [
"Some air travelers faced delays Monday as furloughs of air traffic controllers began taking effect. The Federal Aviation Administration said that with fewer eyes on the skies, it was forced to delay some flights. Travelers checking the FAA website saw alerts such as: \"Due to STAFFING, there is a Traffic Managemen... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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The Retail Apocalypse Speeds Up | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Curtis Mayfield Tribute | [
"GUESTS: TBA Curtis Mayfield, singer-songwriter, performer, and self-taught guitarist known for writing socially conscious songs, died on Sunday. Over the years, he built a highly successful career as an artist and businessman,by publishing his own songs, building his own record label, Curtom, and composing movie ... | [
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U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Set To Meet With Her Cabinet To Discuss Brexit | [
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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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Investigators Ask Public To Help Identify Possible Suspect In Belgium Attacks | [
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U.S. Gears Up for Iraq Action | [
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What Went Wrong For The U.S. Track Team | [
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Junot Diaz Reads From His 'Wondrous' Tale | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Violinist Joseph Silverstein | [
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Dolly's Creator Weighs in on Human Cloning | [
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The Truth About Cinco De Mayo | [
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Making The Best Out Of Invasion, Missouri Shop Makes Cicada Ice Cream | [
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Joint Sessions Of Congress, Going Back To Wilson | [
"The news that President Obama will address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday -- presumably to push for a change in health-care policy -- made us think back to other such addresses. NPR crack librarian Barbara Van Woerkom has assembled a list of them going back to Woodrow Wilson in 1913. The list: Read Mor... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Foreign Policy: The National Security Side-Show | [
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The Kenya Hillary Clinton Should See | [
"One-third of the Kenyans in this capital of east Africa live in the hivelike alleys of Kibera, an unofficial settlement of mud huts and raw sewage. A million Nairobi citizens reside here, in Africa's largest slum, with little water and no sanitation. And they've lived like this, officially overlooked, for some 40 ... | [
"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Smithsonian Museums Spring Back To Life After Government Reopens | [
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White House Glad to See U.S. Score Media Victory | [
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Vân-Ánh Võ's 'The Odyssey' Tells Refugee Stories Past And Present | [
"Hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing their country by boat. That's Syria today. It's also Vietnam in 1979. Vân-Ánh Võ left Vietnam more than a decade after that, and under far different circumstances: She was already an award-winning musician, bound for Carnegie Hall. But the plight of her countrymen, and tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Locals Battle About Remaking Key West's Image | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Congressional Lawmakers Running Up Against Deadline To Keep Government Funded | [
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'Coalition of the Willing' Suffering Losses | [
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European Fighters Take On More Prominent Roles In The Islamic State | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Pianist Emanuel Ax Performs | [
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Chinese Official Foresees Boost in Currency | [
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After 4 Years Of Siege, Civilians And Rebels Evacuate Syria's Daraya | [
"After four years of siege and bombardment, the evacuation is underway of civilians and rebels from embattled Daraya, southwest of Syria's capital Damascus. Rebels agreed to hand over control of the city to the government in exchange for safe passage. Under the terms of the deal, about 4,000 civilians will be trans... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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NRA Task Force Issues Plan For School Safety | [
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Bomb Explodes Near Iraqi Vice President | [
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Coronavirus: Italy Orders Massive Shutdown; Cruise Ship Gets OK To Dock In California | [
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Kim Jong Un Says North Korea Won't Use Nukes Unless Its Sovereignty Is Violated | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Tovia Smith Reports A Group Of African-Americans In Southern New Hampshire | [
"have formed a support group to share their tales of what it's like to live in an overseemingly white region. Blacks make up only one percent of New Hampshire's population. and that is over half the state's minority population."
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How The Only Coup D'Etat In U.S. History Unfolded | [
"Think of a coup d'etat and images of a far-flung banana republic likely come to mind. So it might come as a surprise that it happened here in the United States — just once, in 1898. A mob of white supremacists armed with rifles and pistols marched on City Hall in Wilmington, N.C., on Nov. 10 and overthrew the elec... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Episode 757: Strong Feelings About Dodd-Frank | [
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Facial Scanning Now Arriving At U.S. Airports | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Boeing's Troubled Dreamliner Makes Debut | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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China To Dominate Pompeo's Talks With British Officials | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Maybe Not So Easy As Pie | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Is Trump Rebuilding American Manufacturing? | [
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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War Memories: Reflections of Bill Rowan | [
"NPR's Lynn Neary hosts. Media coverage of this war reminds many veterans of their own combat experiences. The comments of Bill Rowan, a chief torpedoman in the Navy in World War II, speaking at VFW Post #2562 in Wheaton, Md."
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"Stories: 1) Frank Owen, Speeding Through His Reporting 2) Robyn Meredith on an Eastern Rising 3) Actress Liv Ullman on Filmmaker Ingmar Bergman"
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SXSW 2013: Day One In Photos | [
"What do Best Coast, Boba Fett, Beach Fossils and street yogis have in common? They were among the many artists and fans who came for the first day of South by Southwest. See a gallery of photos by Adam Kissick here and follow us on Flickr for much, much more."
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"Stories: 1) Bradley Cooper: A Wild 'Hangover' Set In Bangkok 2) John Powers: Reflections On Cannes 2011"
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Clinton, Obama Square Off in Pa. Debate | [
"Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton face a crucial Democratic primary vote in Pennsylvania next week. Last night, the two took part in a tense debate, hosted by ABC News. For more on that and other political news, Farai Chideya talks with Ron Christie — vice president of the lobbying group, DC Navigators — and Mary... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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