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Movie Review: 'The Five Obstructions' | [
"Danish directors Lars von Trier and Jorgen Leth team up on <EM>The Five Obstructions</EM>, a 90-minute rumination on the nature of cinema and creativity. Von Trier challenged Leth, his mentor, to remake Leth's 1967 film <EM>The Perfect Human</EM> five different ways. <EM>Los Angeles Times</EM> film critic Kenneth ... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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The Lives Of Modern American Nuns | [
"The Vatican recently launched two investigations of American nuns. Many worry that the Catholic Church is targeting them for their views. Nuns and sisters share how their lives have or have not changed with modern times, and their concerns surrounding the investigations."
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Saturday School for Immigration Protesters | [
"Some Los Angeles-area high school students who left school to participate in an immigrant rights rally earlier this April are being punished with detention on Saturdays. <em>Youth Radio</em> correspondent Jennifer Obakhume reports."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Animal Groups Seek Court Help On Helmsley Estate | [
"Animal-welfare groups are asking the courts for help, alleging that the trustees of hotel magnate Leona Helmsley's estate are ignoring her wishes. When Helmsley died in 2007, she left billions of dollars to her dogs; the rest was meant to go into a trust that would be disbursed to various animal-welfare organizati... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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For 1st Time In 150 Years, Outgoing President Doesn't Attend Inauguration | [
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American Chamber Players | [
"American Chamber Players director Miles Hoffman joins Martin for Coming to Terms, a weekly \"chalk talk\" session designed to demystify some of the less familiar standards and practices of classical music. Today, as they begin 1995, the centennials of Paul Hindemith, Carl Orff and William Grant Still, the tercente... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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TV Anchors Crowd Into Gulf Coast | [
"Almost everybody has departed New Orleans. They were either fleeing Hurricane Gustav — or trying to make room for TV anchors. Katie Couric of CBS, ABC's Charles Gibson, NBC's Brian Williams, Anderson Cooper of CNN and Shepard Smith of Fox News are all in the area. But the man with the best name didn't make it: Wol... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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A Lifelong Surfer Explains Why There's No Such Thing As A 'Perfect' Wave | [
"William Finnegan is a New Yorker journalist, but his new memoir doesn't focus on the wars or controversies he's covered. It's about surfing. Finnegan traces his love of surfing back to his childhood, when he used to watch surfers in Ventura, Calif. He remembers being 10 years old, sitting with his family in a dine... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Why Didn't Biden Start Evacuating Americans Sooner? We Asked Him. | [
"President Biden spoke about the situation in Afghanistan again Friday, emphasizing his commitment to evacuating all Americans and Afghan allies after the Taliban's swift takeover. NPR's Scott Detrow asked him why these evacuations didn't begin months ago when the U.S. still had more control in the country.And as C... | [
"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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Narcissistic Or Not, 'Selfie' Is Nunberg's Word Of The Year | [
"I feel a little defensive about choosing \"selfie\" as my Word of the Year for 2013. I've usually been partial to words that encapsulate one of the year's major stories, such as \"occupy\" or \"big data.\" Or \"privacy,\" which is the word Dictionary.com chose this year. But others go with what I think of as mayfl... | [
"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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How Do Trump's Justice Department Demands Affect Mueller's Investigation? | [
"President Trump is demanding the Justice Department investigate whether it and the FBI infiltrated his campaign for political purposes. This comes after reports that a U.S. intelligence source assisted in the investigation into Russian election interference. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with NPR’s R... | [
"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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Windows Vista and the Tech Industry | [
"Forum assesses Microsoft's new operating system and its impact on the tech industry with Dean Takahashi, technology columnist for the San Jose Mercury News."
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Immigrants Weigh Splitting from Calif. School System | [
"In Fremont, Calif., immigrant students are earning top grades, and their affluent parents are threatening to create their own school in order to keep standards high. Hear NPR's Claudio Sanchez."
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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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Different Takes On End Of Gaza Cease-Fire | [
"NPR's Mike Shuster responds to an interview with Israeli spokesman Mark Regev about the launch of a ground operation in Gaza after days of airstrikes. Shuster explains the reasoning behind Hamas' decision to end a cease-fire with Israel last month."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Hu Chosen China's Top Leader | [
"The Communist Party chooses 59-year-old Hu Jintao as its new general secretary, in effect taking the helm of the world's most populous nation. Hu is not expected to stray far from the path of outgoing President Jiang Zemin, who has pushed economic but not political reform. Hear more from NPR's Rob Gifford."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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WHO Allows Smallpox Research | [
"Smallpox is known to exist only in laboratory stockpiles, both here and in Russia. Research on the germ has been heavily restricted. But now, the World Health Organization has decided to allow scientists to experiment with the deadly virus. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Oakland Wary of Drug Laws' Impact | [
"California legalized marijuana for medical use almost a decade ago, but under federal law, distributing or selling the drug remains illegal. Some Oakland residents fear an increase in non-medical drug traffic. Judy Campbell of member station KQED reports."
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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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Feith Takes Iraq Policy Debate to Georgetown | [
"Douglas Feith left a high-profile Pentagon job, where he helped shape U.S. policy leading to the war in Iraq, for Georgetown University. He's now teaching a seminar called \"The Bush Administration and the War on Terror.\" Students skeptical of the war are impressed by Feith's teaching skills. RENEE MONTAGNE, host... | [
"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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151 Years Later, Pickett's Charge Hero Gets Medal Of Honor | [
"A century and a half after Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, a 22-year-old Union officer whose heroics helped stop the rebels and turn the tide of the Civil War will finally receive the Medal of Honor. The White House has announced that Lt. Alonzo Cushing will receive the award, ending a near three-decade campaign b... | [
"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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Why Trump's Attacks On Sen. Elizabeth Warren Are Dehumanizing To Native People | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly discusses President Trump's tweets referencing Native Americans with David Chang, chair of the American Indian Studies department at The University of Minnesota."
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Marlins Name Kim Ng MLB's First Female General Manager | [
"The Miami Marlins announced Friday that Kim Ng would be joining their ranks as the team's general manager, the first woman to hold the position in Major League Baseball. Ng began her baseball career in 1990 as an intern with the Chicago White Sox, but that was just the beginning. All in all, Ng has 30 years of ba... | [
"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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Lawyer’s Death In Russian Prison Sparks Haunted Anger | [
"Sergei Magnitsky, a lawyer for a London-based fund that was once the biggest in Russia, wrote to his mother of wasting away from an agonizing illness without proper medical care in a crowded Moscow prison. He was awaiting trial for tax-evasion charges. But Magnitsky eventually died in prison, just 11 days after hi... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Intelligence Veteran Focuses on North Korea | [
"Former CIA agent Joe DeTrani took over this year as the point man for U.S. intelligence efforts on North Korea. He is the new \"mission manager\" for the country, working for U.S. intelligence chief John Negroponte. He is highly regarded. But there are questions about whether he can make much of a difference."
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How To Bounce Back From A PR Disaster | [
"Toyota is already reeling from a massive safety recall, and now the Transportation Department is investigating possible faulty brakes in Toyota's 2010 Prius. Crisis management expert Eric Dezenhall explains how companies can minimize damage and rebuild consumer trust after a public relations nightmare."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Gives App Makers Some Cause For Worry | [
"Twitter is in day two of its first developer conference, appropriately called \"Chirp.\" Among the big news is that Twitter has more than 106 million registered users. The conference also comes on the heels of some big announcements. First, after years of speculation about how Twitter was going to turn its p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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A Colony of Screechers And Wailers | [
"The oldest bird on record is a Manx shearwater, who lived to be an estimated 55 years old, says wildlife recordist Asta Bowen. But Manx shearwaters are remarkable for another reason, too, Bowen says: The birds migrate \"heroic\" distances from their summer homes in the United Kingdom to winter quarters off the coa... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Study: A Joint May Be Easier On Lungs Than A Cigarette | [
"Smoking marijuana has just got to be bad for the lungs, since it's been made abundantly clear that cigarettes wreak havoc. Or so it would seem. But the record on marijuana and lung health has been confusing at best. The latest study is typical: It shows that pot smokers' lung function actually improves, at least i... | [
"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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Why I'll Miss Her: Confessions Of An Oprah Lover | [
"NPR Business Reporter Sonari Glinton covers the auto industry and transportation. I have confession to make. It's a confession that will cause a flurry of eye rolls in the pseudo-intellectual hipster circles I sometimes find myself running in. I like Oprah. Okay, actually, I'm being a bit disingenuous. I don'... | [
"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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Pentagon Investigates Airstrike That May Have Hit Syrian Soldiers | [
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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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Obama Is Latest to Roll Out Economic Plan | [
"Sen. Barack Obama gave his economic policy speech Wednesday on the heels of Sen. Hillary Clinton's and Sen. John McCain's earlier this week. Madeleine Brand talks to Eamon Javers of Politico.com about Obama's plan to address the country's economic troubles. MADELEINE BRAND, host: From the studios of NPR West, th... | [
"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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U.S. Teams Build Infrastructure in Afghanistan | [
"In Afghanistan, northeastern Kunar province is the busiest combat theater in the country for U.S. troops. Afghan and foreign militants stage almost daily attacks. Ten U.S. soldiers have been killed in Kunar since June. U.S. military officers in the volatile region say soldiers recently managed to take out key mil... | [
"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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The Movie Saoirse Ronan Has 'Seen A Million Times' | [
"The weekends on All Things Considered series Movies I've Seen A Million Times features filmmakers, actors, writers and directors talking about the movies that they never get tired of watching. The movie that actor Saoirse Ronan, whose credits include the films Atonement, The Lovely Bones, Hanna and The Host — curr... | [
"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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Baseball-Starved Fans Turn Out To Watch Middle-Aged Men Play | [
"Walking into Regions Field, home of the Birmingham Barons, Michael Whitten stops to gaze out on the lush green grass, and sees two baseball teams warming up. Neither is the Barons. Its Minor League Baseball season had been cancelled due to the coronavirus. Instead, the teams on the field are part of a local amateu... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Humvee Drivers Learn Lessons For Afghanistan | [
"The U.S. military has been fighting in Afghanistan since October 2001. In the ensuing years, strategists have looked for better ways to conduct their training. One idea is a souped up \"driver's ed\" class being taught at Fort Campbell."
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Eileen Fisher: Eileen Fisher | [
"In 1983, Eileen Fisher signed up for a fashion trade show with no experience, no garments, no patterns or sketches – nothing but a few ideas for a women's clothing line focused on simplicity. Within three weeks, she came up with 12 pieces, a logo, and a name: Eileen Fisher. Today, the Eileen Fisher brand is still... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Yam Neua | [
"My husband Randy and I each discovered yam neua long before we met. Randy found his in Chicago at the end of a three-hour drive, surrounded by carousing friends. I found mine on foot, seeking shelter from Manhattan's hot pavement behind an inviting bamboo-clad facade. In each of us was ignited the desire to have y... | [
"Stories: 1) What You Didn't Know About Gangster Al Capone 2) Larsson's Just The Tip Of The Nordic Literary Iceberg"
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Embattled Postmaster General Rebuts Accusations Of Vote By Mail Meddling | [
"Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified Friday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in response to accusations from Democrats that he helped President Trump sabotage the delivery of mail-in ballots. The U.S. Postal Service has long suffered financial problems. Earlier this month... | [
"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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Antoine Dodson, 'Bed Intruder Song' Star, Charged With Pot Possession | [
"Becoming an Internet sensation, and then riding that fame to TV appearances, merchandise sales and a fledgling career as an artist and entrepreneur, brings the kind of attention you may not want as well. So it is with Antoine Dodson, star of the Bed Intruder Song mash-up craze that went viral last year. As Alabama... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Every Person Deserves Respect | [
"Once, I was being driven by limo to a hotel in Palm Springs to give a speech. The driver appeared to be in his 60s, and I remember thinking, \"How sad that he has to keep working at this menial job.\" It turned out, though, that he was the retired CFO of a major Chicago-based corporation who had gotten bored wit... | [
"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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Wolf Spotted In Grand Canyon Could Be Gray Wolf | [
"A lone wolf wearing a radio collar has been spotted at the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon a number of times in the past few weeks. Biologists believe it might be a gray wolf. If so, it would be the first sighting in the national park in 70 years. Wolf expert Rolf Peterson, a professor at Michigan Tech University... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Soldier's Heir Returns Marble Fragment To Greece | [
"A piece of the Parthenon has returned home. During the World War II occupation of Greece, an Austrian soldier took a marble fragment from a frieze in the ancient temple above Athens. His granddaughter, who inherited the stolen treasure, returned it this week. Greece is fighting to get back more of the Parthenon — ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Canada Enforces Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements | [
"U.S. boaters are frustrated by new rules meant to tighten security along the border. Residents along the St. Lawrence River say the rules are complicating their lives and interfering with water fun."
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Will A Good-Looking Nurse Help You Heal Faster? | [
"The very question seems a throwback to darker times. But that was the assertion of a 31-year-old Czech nurse in the New York Times on Sunday, and it's been bugging me ever since. The quote was part of an NYT story about how Prague hospitals and clinics are coping with their nursing shortage by offering an unusual ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'She Had Me, I Had Her:' Robyn Crawford Opens Up | [
"Whitney Houston fascinated the world with her music and her life. But she was also human, with flaws and controversies that pulled her from the front pages to the gossip columns. And her life included a love story, one that evolved over the decades with a woman from her youth, Robyn Crawford. That story has never... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Percussion Discussion | [
"Percussion Discussion focuses on percussionists, drummers and percussion instruments used in all genres of music from big band and smooth jazz and Latin to rock, country and World tunes. Host Jim Laveroni is a drummer and percussionist for over 40 years, and plays with two bands."
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Iraq: European Reaction | [
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Car Talk 0849 December 6, 2008 | [
"After four years, a New Yorker tires of \"creative\" parallel parking, and wonders why his Jetta won't go in reverse. Also, a novice driver looks for the perfect car--small, cute, safe, reliable...and cheaper than 5,000 bucks. Can Tom and Ray stop laughing long enough to suggest anything? And, on Stump the Chumps,... | [
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Best Of: Richard Price & David Remnick | [
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"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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Taylor Swift: The Peppiest Pop Star We Have Right Now | [
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Enough With The Bungee-Jumping. Let's Attack. | [
"It was just two weeks ago that RightChange.com from North Carolina ran this cryptic ad: Ordinary Joe stops traffic on bridge, delivers tax rant over bullhorn, then falls over the side... to be saved by the Bungee Cord of Magical Realism. RightChange's real message was at its website: It says Barack Obama's tax pla... | [
"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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'Stolen': Dark, Yet Prim And Proper | [
"Mad Men's Jon Hamm and Dawson's Creek's James Van Der Beek attempt big-screen moves in Stolen, a mystery that follows two parallel stories to a single glib conclusion. But this serial-killer flick (in limited release, but available via video-on-demand) remains steadfastly small-time. The movie was once titled The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Gilliam's 'Imaginarium': Surreal And All-Too-Real 2) A Different Perspective On 'The Family' And Uganda"
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A Mile In Another?s Shoes | [
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Turning Down Vaccines, Rwandan Genocide Hunters, Sneaky Ads For Pot | [
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In Politics: Neither Party Budges On The Budget | [
"President Obama has announced plans for scaling back on troops in Afghanistan. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor walked out on the deficit-reduction talks. Obama's former Ambassador to China, John Huntsman, announced plans to seek the GOP nomination for president. Host Michel Martin talks about this week's politic... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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"Film editor and sound designer WALTER MURCH. He won an Academy Award for sound design for \"Apolcolypse Now.\" Some of the films he's edited and/or mixed are \"The Conversation,\" \"American Graffiti,\" \"Apocalypse Now,\" \"The Godfather (II, and III)\"and \"Crumb.\" He's written a new book about his work, \"In t... | npr | {
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Older, Tougher — But Will The Tea Party Be Stronger? | [
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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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Politics Of Rich & Poor | [
"-- Snigduh Prakash reports on how liberals and conservatives view the widening income gap between rich and poor."
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Opponents Work To Block Health Bill At State Level | [
"Once President Obama signs the health care bill into law, look for opponents of the bill to move quickly to the next front: attacking it as unconstitutional. Opponents have been gearing up for the legal fight for months. Some of the challenges that will be filed in court are widely viewed as frivolous, while othe... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Why Were Some Nursing Homes Spared The Devastation of COVID-19? Depends Who You Ask | [
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"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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Does That Colorful Tape Olympians Wear Even Work? | [
"Kinesio tape has caught the eye of many an Olympic viewer the last two weeks — covering the muscles of volleyball players, javelin throwers, even swimmers. It was invented decades ago by a Japanese chiropractor. Athletes say it eases muscle strain and allows healing, but research has yet to prove the effectiveness... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Michael Skoler Reports On The Failure So Far Of Zaire's | [
"two-week long military offensive against rebels along its eastern border. Despite additional troops, as well as helicopters and fighter planes, Zaire's army has been unable to dislodge Tutsi-dominated insurgents, who control a 400-mile long strip of Zairean territory."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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AARP Policy Director Criticizes Republican Health Care Plan | [
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A Father Vows To Save His Daughter From A Marriage He Forced Her Into | [
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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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Where Did the Jena 6 Money Go? | [
"Radio host Michael Baisden has gone head-to-head with the group Color of Change over accountability for the funds raised for the Jena 6 ... something we discussed on our blogger's roundtable. On Baisden's show, Mychal Bell's father, Marcus Jones, accused the group of misappropriating funds. The Color of Change, on... | [
"Photo: Getty Images News Headlines: Sept. 20, 2007CNN: Thousands Rally in Jena 'March for Justice' -- \"Thousands of protesters gathered in Jena, Louisiana, today to show support for the \"Jena 6,\" six black teens charged in the beating of a white classmate. Today was the day Mychal Bell expected to find out his ... | npr | {
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#MeToo Resonates For These Teens | [
"Youth Radio shares stories from three teenagers, who say the #MeToo social media campaign has led to many conversations about sexual assault and harassment."
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Conservative Columnist Charles Krauthammer Dies At 68 | [
"Charles Krauthammer, a prominent conservative columnist for <em>The Washington Post</em> and commentator for Fox News, has died of cancer at 68."
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Jimmy Carter: 'Beyond the White House' | [
"Former President Jimmy Carter says that when he left office at age 56, he and his wife Rosalynn faced a stark question: \"What would we do with the rest of our lives?\" Carter describes his answer to that question in a new memoir, Beyond the White House. He talked with Steve Inskeep about his life after his presid... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Conservatives On The Courts | [
"The Senate confirmed President Trump's 15th appeals court nominee. It's a strategy endorsed by the conservative Federalist Society. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to professor Jonathan Adler."
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Minnesota's Largest Health Insurer Will Drop Individual Plans | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Experts Fuss Over Cost Of Nuclear Fusion Research | [
"What would you pay for a clean technology that could meet all the world's energy needs without producing an ounce of carbon dioxide? On Tuesday morning, governments from around the world are meeting in France to discuss exactly that. On the agenda is ITER -- Latin for \"the way\" -- which is a major experiment to... | [
"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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In Sweat Lodge, Vets Find Healing 'Down To The Core' | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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GOP Faces Ney Departure, Leadership Decision | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to News Analyst Cokie Roberts about the struggles facing the Republican Party. The house majority leader post remains to be filled, while Bob Nye (R-OH) was forced to step down as chairman of the House Administration Committee."
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Is Pushing Interest Rates To Less Than Zero A Crazy Idea? | [
"By now, you may have heard that on Thursday, the European Central Bank shifted to a negative interest-rate policy for deposits. That news may have prompted two thoughts: 1) Isn't that crazy? 2) Who cares what happens in Europe? These questions have answers. But first, some background: The European Central Bank's m... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Excerpt: 'A Most Wanted Man' | [
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"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Lil Baby On Taking Music Apart To See 'The Bigger Picture' | [
"At only 25, trap star Lil Baby is one of the most popular musicians alive. His most recent album, My Turn, spent weeks at No. 1, and over the past few years he's had four dozen songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100, putting him in a dead heat with Paul McCartney and Prince. Only four years ago, the rapper — born Do... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Weeks Later, Epic Spelling Bee Ends In Missouri | [
"It took more than 90 rounds and a delay of two weeks, after judges ran out of words. But Jackson County, Mo., finally has its spelling bee champion, after two stellar spellers broke a tie Saturday. Fifth-grader Sophia Hoffman and seventh-grader Kush Sharma became celebrities after they essentially broke the bee in... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Christmas, Pleasant: 'Last Christmas' Gives You Its Heart | [
"Last Christmas is moviemaking as a Top Chef challenge. Your assignment: Craft a warm, engaging, character-driven romantic comedy, a type in very short supply these days. Your must-use ingredients: Lots of Christmas tinsel and, for some reason, the entire back catalog of George Michael. Presents are in order, then,... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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No Host for the Peace Party | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Study: Heartburn Drugs May Increase Patient Risk | [
"Researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School say drugs commonly used to treat heartburn and prevent ulcers can cause pneumonia in hospitalized patients. The findings could affect about 20 million patients a year. Half or more of all hospitalized patients are prescribed proton pu... | [
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Making Test Prep Affordable | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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In 'Sound Of Metal,' A Man Whose Life Revolves Around Music Faces World Of Silence | [
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Matt Cutts: Can You Change For The Better In Just 30 Days? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode A Better You. About Matt Cutts's TED Talk Every 30 days, Matt Cutts gives himself a new challenge: writing a novel, giving up sugar, even chewing more slowly. He says 30 days is enough time to develop a habit or just make life more interesting. About Matt Cutts Matt Cutts is th... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Foreign Policy: What Happens If Obama Is Toast? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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CBS Fires Four over Bush National Guard Story | [
"CBS News fires four staff members for their roles in producing a 60 Minutes Wednesday report on President Bush's service in the Texas National Guard. The report relied on falsified documents that CBS News later admitted it could not verify. The firings included Betsy West, the senior vice president for prime time ... | [
"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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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr | [
"This week, the White House budget proposal met some opposition — from Democrats. Also, distressing news about stress tests for the nation's banks, and President Obama met with his counterparts from Pakistan and Afghanistan. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR Senior News Analyst Dan Schorr about the week's news. SCOT... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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The Past Week Has Been The Most Important So Far For The Biden Campaign | [
"For Joe Biden, the last week of February is a make-or-break test for his presidential campaign. After disappointing performances in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, all hopes lie with South Carolina."
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Black Business Owners Urge Obama To Aid Growth | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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'David's Lawn-mowing Efficiency Hierarchy' | [
"Dan Larremore writes: I just listened to the efficiency podcast with Matt LeBlanc, and grinned while Caitlin joked about David's lawn-mowing question at the end. You see, I too have asked that same question, and have struggled with the nagging feeling that says, \"shouldn't you be more efficient with your time, a... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Refugee Advocates Prepare For New Challenges Under Travel Ban | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Linda Hartke, president of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about how President Trump's revised travel ban will affect refugees."
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Scant Evidence To Support Vitamins Against Cancer, Heart Disease | [
"If you're taking vitamins to guard against cancer or a heart attack, you've got plenty of company. Nearly half of American adults take a vitamin of some kind each a day. About a third take a multivitamin. But are they worth it? For people in good health and without any special nutritional deficiencies, there isn't... | [
"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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Not Too Much, Not Too Little: Sweden, In A Font | [
"Nearly every country has a national flag, a national anthem, a national bird. Not many countries have a national typeface. Sweden recently commissioned a team of designers to come up with a font to represent the country on its websites, press releases, tourism brochures and more. The offices of Soderhavet look exa... | [
"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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Thousands Rally To Restore 'Sanity' ... Or Fear | [
"Tens of thousands of people got together on the National Mall on Saturday with comedians Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart. NPR's Andrea Seabrook was there, and she tells host Guy Raz that the \"Rally for Sanity and/or Fear\" was mostly a good-natured riot -- a laugh riot, that is."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"No Thrill On The Hill,\" \"Salesman-In-Chief,\" \"Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us.\""
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Trump Administration To Impose 20 Percent Tariff On Canadian Lumber | [
"The Trump administration announced it will impose a 20 percent tariff on imported softwood lumber from Canada. The dispute is not new — the United States and Canada have sparred over imports of forest products for decades. But the action comes as the two nations prepare to renegotiate the North American Free Trade... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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Darwin's Theory Of Evolution — Or Wallace's? | [
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"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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NFL Proposal Divides Big Names And No-Names, Columnist Writes | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to <em>USA Today</em> NFL columnist Jarrett Bell about the class struggle emerging as NFL players debate the proposed collective bargaining agreement."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Michael Jackson: A Year After The Death Of A Legend | [
"One year later, the circumstances surrounding pop icon Michael Jackson's death remains under investigation. Meanwhile, his estate has earned hundreds of millions of dollars."
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"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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Hacking The Cloud And The Go-Go's | [
"In this week's podcast of Weekends on All Things Considered we talk with a hacker about the safety of \"the cloud,\" hear from female priests, check in on the Go-Go's and more."
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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'You Want The Best For This Country, I Respect That': 2 Strangers Find Common Ground | [
"This story is part of a new StoryCorps project called One Small Step, which seeks to remind people across the political divide of our shared humanity. In a recent interview with StoryCorps, two strangers, Tiffany Briseño, a social liberal, and Israel Baryeshua, who identifies as a conservative, came together to ... | [
"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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A Look Back at Sports in 2004 | [
"Sports commentator John Feinstein talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about what he'll remember most about 2004: an Olympic swimmer with a big heart, a basketball brawl and a missing hockey season."
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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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Propaganda at Play in Iraq News Releases | [
"The U.S. military in Iraq is engaged in a propaganda struggle with insurgents and sectarian militants that is as intense as the war with bullets and bombs. The weapon is language, and the goal for each side is to portray the opposing side as evil. There are questions, though, about whom that language is suppose... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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