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As California Expands Vaccination, Some Worry Farm Workers Will Lose Out | [
"Walter Newman, has been giving flu vaccines to California farm workers for decades. He talks to NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about ensuring they get COVID-19 shots, even as the state runs low on doses."
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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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Boehner And Cruz, And Lew Too: Voices On The Shutdown | [
"With a government shutdown nearing its second week, there were no signs of a new deal in Washington Sunday. But several leaders are speaking out about the impasse, even as they look ahead to the next battle: an Oct. 17 deadline to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. When House Speaker John Boehner was asked on ABC's This... | [
"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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High Speed Police Chases | [
"Sally Watt of member station W-U-S-F in Tampa reports that the police department's policy of high speed pursuits of criminal suspects has been called into question. A series of accidents have resulted in the deaths of 5 people and in the injury of 12 others since the policy was reinstated in last May. The Tampa Po... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Foreign Service Officers Get Crash Course on Iraq | [
"There has been a lot of attention paid to the military surge in Iraq. But less heralded has been the so-called civilian surge that's occurring at the same time — though not on the same level. The civilians helping in Iraq number in the hundreds — not the tens of thousands — and they make up Provincial Reconstruct... | [
"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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Family, Death And A Road Trip In 'Ashes To Asheville' | [
"Some books can sweep you away in the first sentence. Sarah Dooley's new book Ashes To Asheville begins with a riff that includes sisterhood, death, cute pets and saucy widows. \"Right before my sister, Zany, steals our dead mother off the mantel, I'm trying to decide which sock to stuff in Haberdashery's mouth to ... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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More Than 800,000 Postal Service Employees Victims Of Data Breach | [
"The United States Postal Service is the latest victim of a wide-scale online data breach. A USPS spokesman told NPR today that more than 800,000 employees may have been affected. In a statement, USPS said \"names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, beginning and end dates of employment, emergency ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Writers to Vote on Strike Deal | [
"Members of the Writers Guild of America are expected to vote Tuesday on a deal that will end the three-month-old strike. Alex Chadwick talks to Variety reporter Cynthia Littleton about the new labor agreement. \"This deal established the principle that writers will be paid for re-use of writing done for traditiona... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Remembering The I-35W Bridge Collapse 10 Years Later | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Can't We All Just Get Along? Our Search For The Albums Everyone Loves | [
"When the NPR Music team started talking about the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's Graceland, we soon realized everyone on staff agreed it was one of the all-time great records. That doesn't happen very often, especially in a group of people with such divergent tastes in music. This discovery got us thinking: Is ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: From Sixth And I, Quizzes And Questions | [
"In early December, we had a live show at the Sixth & I synagogue, the first part of which you've already heard. But sometimes, we like to top off our live events with a little bonus madness, so that's what's on tap this week. Before we get underway, we decided to let you hear the part where Stephen and Glen sold o... | [
"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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After Years Of Pasta, Rice Returns To A Filipino Family Kitchen | [
"NPR continues a series of conversations about The Race Card Project, where thousands of people have submitted their thoughts on race and cultural identity in six words. Every so often NPR Host/Special Correspondent Michele Norris dips into those stories to explore issues surrounding race and cultural identity for ... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Ukrainian Wins Top Prize At Van Cliburn Piano Competition | [
"Winners of 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition were announced Sunday night in Fort Worth, Texas. The competition was held over 17 days. Vadym Kholodenko, 26, of Ukraine, won the top prize of $50,000, but he said the rankings don't mean that much. \"It's kind of fun for audience, for press. It's intere... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Silicone Breast Implants: Safe, With Caveats | [
"Silicone breast implants were pulled off the market in 1992 amid concerns that leaks from the implants could lead to cancer or autoimmune disease. Five years ago, revamped products returned to the market. But now the Food and Drug Administration has evaluated the safety of the second generation of silicone implant... | [
"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 Idea Factory: How Bell Labs Created The Future | [
"In <em>The Idea Factory: Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation</em>, Jon Gertner writes of the legendary innovations developed at AT&T's Bell Labs, from lasers and transistors to solar cells and cell phones, and discusses how the lab became a hotbed for new ideas."
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"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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Ryan Adams' 'Demolition' | [
"Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams burst on the scene last year with the success of his second solo album, Gold. The 27-year-old North Carolina native is one of the most prolific songwriters in the \"alternative country\" scene — a music genre that mixes traditional country twang with distorted guitar fuzz and raw, emot... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Show 233 | Carmel, Indiana | [
"This week, From the Top is in Carmel, Indiana, where the great singer and pianist Michael Feinstein collaborates with a teenage string quartet and host Christopher O’Riley to perform Gershwin’s “Love Walked In.” Also featured: a 15-year-old harpist and a 17-year-old bassoonist."
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"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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How Obama's Legacy Could Impact The 2020 Democratic Field | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Terry McAuliffe, former governor of Virginia and chair of the DNC, about how the Obama legacy hangs over the 2020 Democratic presidential contest."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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NPR: 12-24-2009 Fresh Air | [
"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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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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French Artists' English-Language Songs Top Charts | [
"Popular native rock bands topping the charts in France this year are writing and singing in English. At the country's oldest and biggest rock festival this week, the young talent section's performance featured only English lyrics. Francophiles are calling it a threat to the French language and culture."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Which Health Care Strategy Has The Edge Among Democrats And Swing Voters? | [
"The one thing we know about health care in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary race is that it's a top issue for voters. The latest Tracking Poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation in late November found 24% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents said they want to hear the candidates discuss health c... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Mideast Proliferation | [
"- Cory talks with Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and Internatiional Studies in Washington, D.C. Cordesman says unconventional weapons like poison gases, biological agents and nuclear devices are proliferating not only among America's enemies in the Middle east, but also among its allies."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Wellstone's Poverty Tour | [
"Senator Paul Wellstone of Minnesota is touring some of America's worst pockets of poverty...some in his own home state...in the style of Robert Kennedy thirty years ago. Some critics say Wellstone's approach to poverty is as dated as the idea of a poverty tour. Minnesota Public Radio's John Biewen reports."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Crank Caller; Tremendous History Month; The Hairball Group"
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Films About Syrian Civil War Move From Online To New York Gallery | [
"Through years of brutal civil war, a Syrian film collective has been producing short films, which are now in a New York gallery, where the collective hopes to show a more human side of war victims."
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Medical Record Privacy | [
"NPR's Julie Rovner reports on the debate within the Bush administration over federal regulations of the privacy of medical records. The new rules were issued by the Clinton administration but haven't yet taken effect. Tommy Thompson, the new secretary of health and human services, has the authority to kill them an... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Dr. Seuss | [
"What are your earliest memories of reading? For many, that question is likely to stir recollections of The Cat in the Hat. And what about Horton, the Lorax and the Grinch? On that bright shelf of undying children's classics, Dr. Seuss holds a prized position. His tongue-knotting rhymes, frantic colors and fant... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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After Son's Sudden Death, Shock, Grief And Coping | [
"Nearly 21 years ago, Dennis Apple and his wife, Buelah, were thrust into a situation parents dread. Their son Denny had come down with mononucleosis. And as they recall, just before bed one night, Denny took his medicine and then talked about where he wanted to sleep. At the time, Denny was 18; he had begun compet... | [
"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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NASA Seeks Astronauts for a New Era | [
"For the first time in decades, NASA has posted an advertisement for astronaut candidates who are not expected to travel on the space shuttle. NASA is retiring the space shuttle in 2010, which means some of those chosen will fly on new ships that succeed the shuttle. Cadets found through these new job ads will lik... | [
"NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir completed the first all-female spacewalk last week. The historic moment came 35 years after Kathryn Sullivan became the first American woman to spacewalk. We hear from Koch, Meir, and Sullivan. Former NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan also tells us why she says this ... | npr | {
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Next to Normal Story Slam | [
"Next to Normal Story Slam is a monthly storytelling event held at the McLean County Arts Center. People tell personal stories that revolve around a chosen theme. It is an opportunity to listen, connect and share. Segments are periodically shared on GLT's Sound Ideas."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Trump And EU Agree To Work Toward Zero Tariffs | [
"Updated at 6:54 p.m. ET President Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday that they have agreed to work toward removing all trade barriers between the two sides. In a Rose Garden announcement, Trump said the EU had also agreed to buy U.S. soybeans, a day after he announced a $12 ... | [
"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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Behind the Clinton and McCain Comebacks | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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What's The Secret To Minnesota's Success On Jobs? | [
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Cancer Drug That Might Slow Parkinson's, Alzheimer's Headed For Bigger Tests | [
"Scientists are hoping that a single drug can treat two devastating brain diseases: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The drug is nilotinib, which is approved to treat a form of leukemia. In late 2015, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center found that small doses of the drug appeared to help a handful of pe... | [
"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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Dear Mr. President, What's Your Name? | [
"On-air challenge: In honor of Presidents Day, every answer is the last name of a U.S. president. You will be given a word or phrase that is a president's last name with two letters changed. You name the president. For example, given \"Carpet,\" the answer would be \"Carter.\" Last week's challenge: Take the last n... | [
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Roseanne Cash Plays Not My Job | [
"The singer songwriter tells us stories about her father, who it turns out was also a musician. <em>(This segment originally broadcast on Nov. 23, 2011.)</em>"
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Girl's Recovery Stirs End-of-Life Debate | [
"An 11-year-old Massachusetts girl who was nearly taken off life support after a savage beating shows signs of recovery. The case raises questions about her medical team's conclusion that she could not survive."
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"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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After Bone Marrow Donation Saves 9-Year-Old Boy With Cancer, Boston Mom Fights To Raise Awareness | [
"Every year, about 10,000 people in the U.S. need a stem cell transplant but can’t find a donor. The intense medical procedure, which can help those with leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell anemia and other blood diseases, can save lives — but securing a donor can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Be The Match is... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Pittsburgh Grapples To Explain Synagogue Tragedy To Children | [
"Visitors to a children's museum in Pittsburgh react to Saturday's shooting at The Tree of Life synagogue."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Former FBI Director James Comey To Testify Before House Panel | [
"David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois, a member of the House Oversight Committee, about what she expects from the testimony. NPR's Tim Mak weighs in on the conversation."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Wall Street Finds Lucrative Market In Tax Liens | [
"A new breed of TV and Web infomercials has recently popped up, promising that investors can make lots of money by investing in tax liens. A tax lien is an unpaid property tax or utility bill. In about 29 states, these liens can be bundled and resold to investors, who then acquire the rights to collect that debt. \... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Book Excerpt: 'Heebie Jeebies at CBGB's' | [
"Born in Brooklyn in 1942 to George Sidney Reed (an accountant and synagogue president) and Toby Futterman Reed (a former beauty queen and Hadassah leader), Lewis Allen Reed was in many ways the All-American-Jewish-Kid. Growing up in Freeport, Long Island, where his parents felt they could find those all-important ... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Diversity on the Bench | [
"Earlier this month, the state released data on California's 1600 judges from the Supreme Court on down. They are overwhelmingly white men. Critics say the governor hasn't done enough to diversify the bench. Of the more than 200 judges he's appointed, so far about 20 percent are Asian, Latino or Black. The governor... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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'Kimchee-Scented Kleenex' Draws Ire On Fresh Air | [
"Maureen Corrigan, a well-respected book critic for Fresh Air and lecturer at Georgetown University, offended some listeners with her April 5 review. She reviewed Kyung-sok Shin's book, Please Look After Mom. Shin is a South Korean author. Corrigan's review left some listeners upset and a few even claimed Corrigan'... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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U.N. Mediator For Syria Says He'll Delay Peace Talks | [
"Saying he won't hold Syrian peace negotiations until there's a chance of success, U.N. Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura is delaying talks that had been slated for next Thursday. \"We need real talks about peace, not just talks about talks,\" de Mistura says. The envoy discussed the delay in an interview ... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Smuggled Photos Document Thousands Of Detainee Deaths In Syria | [
"About a year ago, a Syrian police photographer smuggled out photos of thousands killed by the regime. Now activists are showing the photos in rebel areas in Syria and this week in the U.S. Capitol."
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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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U.S. Sends Negroponte to Pakistan | [
"U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte is in Islamabad. He is expected to urge President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to lift the state of emergency he imposed early this month. On the eve of Negroponte's arrival, authorities lifted the house arrest of opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto."
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Displaced Iraqi Kurds Return to N. Iraq | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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Former President Of Ireland Remembers Nelson Mandela | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Mozart's 'Dissonance' Quartet | [
"In our weekly Must-Have Mozart segment, Mozart authority Nicolas Kenyon joins Fred to talk about a Mozart String Quartet, K. 465, the so-called \"Dissonance\" Quartet. That title refers to something at the beginning of the piece that might sound slightly askew to us today, but probably would have sounded like caco... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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A Seaman's Very Small Sighting | [
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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
"The sun is up, the polls are opening across the Golden State, and for political watchers one of the most interesting California primaries in modern times is finally here.\nIt¿s going to be a long day, especially for the political operatives who have pulled marathon days in support of both presidential candidates a... | [
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High School Football Team's Two Years of Losses | [
"River Valley High School, near the town of Three Oaks in southwest Michigan, has not won a football game since October 2003. It's not just that they've simply lost: They've been thrashed, losing by more than 50 points per game. Any score by the Mustangs is a rarity. Producers Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister att... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Trade Representative Ron Kirk To Leave Next Month | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Celebrity AA Meeting | [
"Ready for some juicy gossip about the latest celeb to fall off the wagon? You'll have to visit TMZ for that, because the only \"AA meeting\" happening in this game is between celebrities' first and last names. Host Ophira Eisenberg doles out clues to famous people whose first names end with, and whose last names b... | [
"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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Ohio Fertility Clinic Says 4,000 Eggs And Embryos Destroyed When Freezer Failed | [
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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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Jury: Concert Promoter Was Not Liable In Michael Jackson Death | [
"A Los Angeles jury has found concert promoter AEG Live was not negligent in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson, who died of a sedative overdose four years ago. Jackson's mother had sought $1.5 billion in damages — a figure AEG's attorney called \"ridiculous\" last week. Reuters reports the jury ruled unani... | [
"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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We Return To Studio 4a For | [
"We return to Studio 4A for more music and discussion by clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and pianist Irma Vallecillo (VEYE-yeh-SEE-yoh). They play Leonard Bernstein's Clarinet Sonata, Op. 1, and \"The Peacocks\" by Jimmy Rowles. (NPR)"
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She really can talk to the animals | [
"She really can talk to the animals. Or at least the chimps. JANE GOODALL reflects on over 30 years in the company of one community of chimpanzees in the wilds of Tanzania. Goodall has co-written the new book, \"Visions of Caliban\" (Houghton Mifflin). REBROADCAST. Originally aired 4"
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"A world leader aiming to be the next Carrot Top; They don't make labor strikes like they used to; Carl honors a legendary performer."
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In Your Ear: Josh Norek | [
"Latin alternative disc jockey, music rep, and rapper Josh Norek talks about songs that have recently piqued his music interest, hits such as \"Cumbia\" by Mexican Institute of Sound, \"If You Want It\" by Pacha Massive, \"En Silencio\" by Siddhartha, and \"Fuego\" by Bomba Estereo."
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GOP Seeks to Reposition Itself for Fall Vote | [
"As the midterm elections approach, Republicans seek to shift voters' focus from discontent over the war in Iraq to national security. Analysts say several GOP House seats are vulnerable, and Democrats stand a real chance of taking control of that chamber of Congress. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Charlie Cook of 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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Taliban Announces It Has Withdrawn From Afghan City Of Kunduz | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Drowning of Marine Recruit May Lead to Charges | [
"Marine officials said this week that instructors at Parris Island, S.C., could have prevented the drowning death of a young recruit last February. The five-month investigation found instructors ignored or missed signs of trouble and allowed him to drown. Several may face criminal charges. In Sutton, W.V., where 1... | [
"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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Beirut's Zach Condon Shares A New Song And The Story Behind It | [
"Beirut's Zach Condon is a magpie for sounds, collecting left-behind instruments and equipment from around the world. Condon can't explain what drove him from his hometown in New Mexico or his studio in Berlin to record Beirut's new album, Gallipoli in rural Italy, but he's the first to own up to \"reading too many... | [
"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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Texas Governor Deploys State Guard To Stave Off Obama Takeover | [
"Since Gen. Sam Houston executed his famous retreat to glory to defeat the superior forces of Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Texas has been ground zero for military training. We have so many military bases in the Lone Star State we could practically attack Russia. So when rookie Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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From A Spivey Hall Appearance | [
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Judges' Panel Rejects Portions of Campaign Finance Law | [
"After five months of deliberation, a three-judge panel declares parts of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law -- including bans on \"soft money\" donations and \"issue ads.\" The 1,000-page opinion was sufficiently delayed that it may affect fundraising for the 2004 elections. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR'... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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To Save Birds, Send A Ship Full Of Rat Poison | [
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With $100 Million Grant, Sesame Workshop Reaches Out To Refugee Kids | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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NPR's Oscars Past And Present Polls: Best Supporting Actor | [
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"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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Report: Iraqi Insurgents Have Hacked U.S. Drones; Gathered Data From Them | [
"\"Militants in Iraq have used $26 off-the-shelf software to intercept live video feeds from U.S. Predator drones, potentially providing them with information they need to evade or monitor U.S. military operations,\" The Wall Street Journal reports. The newspaper says it's been told about the hacking by \"senior de... | [
"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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As Polls Show Romney Trailing In Swing States, Obama Edges Towards 270 Goal | [
"The election is not over, we are told time and time again, and it's not. There are still some 40-plus days to go, there are still debates to be had. It's true that Mitt Romney trails President Obama in most key battleground states, but the margins are in single digits. And, lest we forget, it's not that presidenti... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Germany Grows At Its Fastest Pace In 20 Years | [
"Germany's gross domestic product was up more than 2 percent last quarter. That growth came in part from a surge in exports. The country has recovered from the economic crisis much faster than many other Euro-zone nations."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays | [
"California law enforcement agencies say they will be out in force over the next two weeks with increased drunk driving patrols and sobriety checkpoints. Yesterday Governor Schwarzenegger announced $3.7 million in grants to 93 cities to help pay for checkpoints."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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From A Recently Released | [
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Home Of Emmett Till Earns Landmark Designation In Chicago | [
"Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till was visiting relatives in Mississippi in the summer of 1955 when the Black child was torn from his bed in the middle of the night. Two white men accused Till of catcalling a white woman and proceeded to beat and shoot him, ultimately disposing of his body in the Tallahatchie River. Ne... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Fishing Industry Takes Major Hit from Katrina | [
"Hurricane Katrina devastated the multi-billion-dollar commercial fishing industry in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Boats, ports and processing plants across the area are damaged or destroyed. Waterways are clogged with debris, and sea life also suffered greatly in the huge storm."
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Who Set This Up, Indeed: 'Elvis And Nixon' Tells A Summit's Story | [
"By 1970, some people worried that the United States had gone seriously off track. Two great American leaders were sure of it, and so a summit was arranged. Problem is, Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon didn't really agree on what needed to be done — or even what the problem was. Lightly fictionalizing the singer's D... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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Berlusconi Seeks New Elections in Italy | [
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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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Peggy Lee Dies At 81 | [
"Singer Peggy Lee died yesterday at her home in Calif. at the age of 81. She was born on May 26, 1920, in Jamestown, N.D. She said her childhood was pretty bleak and the only solace she found was music on the radio. She vowed to join that world. Lee burst into that world as the singer with Benny Goldman's band in 1... | [
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Viewed In 'Third Person': A Puzzle With Some Tough-To-Find Pieces | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with Oscar-winning writer and director Paul Haggis about his new film, Third Person. Haggis is joined in the conversation by actress Moran Atias. The film has drawn some scathing reviews, but Haggis and Atias defend the film as a puzzle — one story told with three sets of characters. MELISSA B... | [
"Stories: 1) A Brain Scientist With A 'Stroke Of Insight' 2) In 'Summer Hours,' A Handsome View Of The Tomb"
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Might A Shake-Up In Olympics Coverage Fix A Badly Broken System? | [
"Bidding on TV broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics will take place Tuesday in Lausanne, Switzerland, and there seems to be a decent chance that NBC — working without longtime NBC sports chief Dick Ebersol, who recently resigned after failing to reach terms with the leadership that came in when Comcast t... | [
"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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As Cost-Saving Measure, Texas Prisons Cut Lunch On Weekends | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Pope Reportedly Says That 1 In 50 Clergy Are Pedophiles | [
"Calling the church sex abuse scandal a \"leprosy in our house,\" Pope Francis tells an Italian newspaper that 1 in 50 Catholic clerics are pedophiles. In an interview with Eugenio Scalfari, the 90-year-old founder of La Repubblica, Francis is quoted as saying that advisers in the Church \"reassure me\" that the pr... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Was It Good, Bad Or Ugly? Takes On Larry Wilmore's Jokes At Correspondents' Dinner | [
"\"Welcome to Negro Night,\" is how Larry Wilmore, the host of this weekend's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, kicked off the night, adding, \"Or as Fox News will report, 'Two thugs disrupt elegant dinner in D.C.' \" The tepid reaction to that joke wouldn't warm up much over the next 30 minutes. News... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Jobless Rate Ticks Up, But Job Growth Is Better Than Expected -- U.S. Knew Of 'Imminent' Move In Crimea, Top Official Says -- Russian Lawmakers Welcome Separatist Steps By Crimea -- Book News: @GSElevator Author Loses Book Deal Other stories making headlines: -- \"Seven Short ... | npr | {
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What's Your Summer Jam This Year? | [
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"Tuesday at the BPP means it's time for new music. We've lined up tracks from the artists we covered this morning. Click to play. From Aretha Franklin's Rare and Unreleased Recordings from the Golden Reign of the Queen of Soul: Listen to \"You're All I Need to Get By\" From Beirut's The Flying Cup Club Listen to... | npr | {
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Holiday Lights Turning Green (and Red) | [
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Protesters Descend On Cleveland For Republican National Convention | [
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Excerpt: 'Brother, I'm Dying' | [
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Entire Chess Team Follows 'Queen' To New School | [
"In an unprecedented move, an entire Division I team is relocating from one university to another. The sport is chess, and the coach, Grandmaster Susan Polgar, tells Robert Siegel she is flattered that her tight-knit international team is moving with her from Texas to Saint Louis."
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Cruel Retirement for Racehorses | [
"Every year, countless racehorses are sent to slaughterhouses and to foreign markets where horsemeat is cuisine. Commentator Frank Deford finds the practice inhumane."
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Songs We Love: Corbin, 'Hunker Down' | [
"Since the beginning, Corbin — formerly known as Spooky Black — has, in his languid and gurgling and romance-afflicted music, foregrounded the landscapes of his home state, Minnesota. Flicking through the search results of his early videos, there's always a forest visible. With \"Hunker Down,\" the forest is not on... | [
"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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As Tensions Rise, Experts Question Threat Level Posed By North Korea | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Iraq Bombings Don't Signal Trend, Military Says | [
"Al-Qaida in Iraq has been blamed for several recent bombings in Iraq, but a U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad says the attacks do not represent an upward trend in overall violence. The military says violence is down by 60 percent, although Rear Adm. Gregory Smith cautioned that the fight with al-Qaida in Iraq is ... | [
"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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Hugo Chávez's Dream U.S. Ambassador? He'd Take A Director Or A Philosopher | [
"Toward the end of December, Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez caused a diplomatic rift when he refused to accept President Obama's nomination of Larry Palmer as United States ambassador to Caracas. Early in 2010, Palmer said morale in the Venezuelan military was low and that he was concerned about ties between Colo... | [
"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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So McCain Plays Games On His Phone When He's Bored; Do You? | [
"We were shocked, shocked to see a photo taken by The Washington Post's Melina Mara of Sen. John McCain playing poker on his phone during Tuesday's Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing about whether to take military action against Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime. The Arizona Republican and 2008 GOP pre... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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As Midterms Approach, Facebook Ramps Up Disinformation Fight | [
"Facebook gave journalists a tour of a new command center dedicated to fighting disinformation ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Will it make a difference?"
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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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Debate In Pakistan Over Taliban Talks | [
"In Pakistan, the recent suicide bombings at a church in Peshawar are raising questions about the government’s policy of trying to start a dialogue with the militants. The BBC’s Aleem Maqbool reports on the debate in Pakistan over talking to the Taliban. \nBBC: Pakistan blasts: Burials amid anger after ... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Indigo: In Search of the Color that Seduced the World' | [
"PROLOGUE Blue is one of nature's rarest colors. Indigo, a dye obtained from the tiny leaves of small parasitic shrubs that are part of the Indigofererearsa tribe, creates the bluest of blues. For almost five millennia, in every culture, and every major religion, indigo has been one of the world's most valued pigm... | [
"Janet Webster Jones, owner of Source Booksellers in Detroit, shares her top nonfiction reads: Why Grow Up? by Susan Neiman, The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and A History Of Food In 100 Recipes by William Sitwell."
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3 Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize In Physics For Discoveries Related To Black Holes | [
"Perhaps fittingly for the year 2020, the Nobel Prize in physics has recognized research on black holes. The prize was awarded to Roger Penrose of the University of Oxford, for demonstrating that the general theory of relativity leads to the formation of black holes; and to Reinhard Genzel of the Max Planck Institu... | [
"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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Help Wanted. But Not For Mid-Level Jobs | [
"Unemployment figures for May come out Friday. While the numbers will show how many jobs have been added or lost, they won't tell us much about the quality of positions filled or illustrate what economists already know: that the middle of the job market is hollowing out. Demand remains for people with complex skill... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Nonfiction, Week Of July 24, 2014 | [
"Debuting at No. 12, Vicki Constantine Croke's<em> Elephant Company</em> tells the story of an English soldier who used elephants to undermine Japanese occupation of Burma during World War II."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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