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Comparing Mars and Venus in Neuroscience | [
"Citing the differences between male and female brains is tricky scientific work. But neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine says there are major differences between the sexes, and that for women, it's often a good thing. Brizendine discusses the differences with Debbie Elliott. DEBBIE ELLIOTT, host: More now from th... | [
"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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Lawmakers Demand Treatment For Troops With Brain Injuries | [
"A bipartisan group of 74 lawmakers issued a letter Friday demanding that the Pentagon's health plan cover a treatment for brain injured soldiers known as cognitive rehabilitation therapy. Rep. Bill Pascrell, (D-NJ), and Rep. Todd Platts (R-PA), the leaders of the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, cited an inv... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: No Asylum? | [
"Is Edward Snowden a 21st century Philip Nolan, the central character in the fictional tale \"The Man Without a Country\"? Jeff Darcy doubts whether the \"NSA leaker\" will find foreign refuge, while Steve Kelley sees an uneasy passage for President Obama over allegations that the U.S. spied on European allies."
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"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Pakistani-American Writer Bridges Two Worlds | [
"Writer Daniyal Mueenuddin straddles two worlds. Born of an American mother and a Pakistani father, he grew up mostly in Pakistan, with frequent visits to his mother's family in Wisconsin. After attending Dartmouth for his undergraduate degree and Yale for a law degree, he returned to Pakistan, where he now runs hi... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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36 People Killed In Coal Mine Explosions And Fire, Russia Says | [
"A string of explosions at a Russian coal mine just inside the Arctic Circle has killed 36 people — miners trapped inside as well as rescue workers trying to help them, officials say. When the blasts hit last week, they caused a rock collapse and a fire that is still burning. Occurring over several days, the explos... | [
"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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Annual Reports Show Lawmakers' Personal Finances | [
"Members of Congress disclosed their personal finances Wednesday, as they're required to do every year. In 2009, they continued to invest in companies they oversee as members of congressional committees. Also, more than two dozen members held stock in companies involved in the Gulf oil disaster -- including BP and ... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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World's Largest Oyster Is Size Of A Man's Shoe | [
"The world's largest oyster is nearly 14 inches long and resides in Denmark, according to the folks at Guinness World Records. And it's still alive and growing, according to Christine Ditlefsen, the biologist at the Wadden Sea Centre whose world record was recently certified. The oyster was found in October in Wadd... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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SONY BONO, the singer and entertainer turned-politician died yesterday in a skiing accident | [
"SONY BONO, the singer and entertainer turned-politician died yesterday in a skiing accident. We remember him with a 1991 interview in which he talks about his early years in the record business, his work with Phil Specter, and his meeting Cher. BONO wrote his autobiography \"And The Beat Goes On\" (published by Po... | [
"The body of one of seven people killed in attacks against foreigners in South Africa was returned to his home country, Mozambique, on Thursday. He was stabbed and beaten to death in Johannesburg."
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NPR Poll: Congressional Battlegrounds | [
"Surveys and news reports show there are now nearly 100 \"battleground\" House districts where the races are likely to be tight on Election Day (Nov. 2). That's up from about 70 battlegrounds in June. The vast majority of those seats are now held by Democrats. To get a feel for what the districts' voters ar... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Why Social Media Isn't Always Very Social | [
"Studies show that people who spend more time on social media sites feel more socially isolated than those who don't. This might be because of a disconnect between our online lives and our real ones."
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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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Google Grabs Personal Info Off Wi-Fi Networks | [
"Google acknowledged Friday that it inadvertently collected private information from the Wi-Fi networks inside people's homes. Google isn't the only company that uses cars to photograph neighborhoods for its mapping service, but it acknowledged its vehicles also contain receivers that pick up Wi-Fi signals. The rec... | [
"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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Texas Couple Has 'Breaking Bad' Engagement | [
"The TV show tells the tale of a man who cooks meth to support his family. The happy couple posed in yellow lab suits in front of an old camper like one featured in the show. They held the ring on blue rocks resembling meth."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Some Sept. 11 Questions Go Unanswered | [
"While Sept. 11 commission co-chairman Thomas Kean considers the panel's report definitive, he concedes many details remain cloudy. Some groups say more investigation is needed to answer critical questions. NPR's Larry Abramson reports."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Not My Job Guests: 'They Might Be Giants' | [
"John Flansburgh and John Linnell have done something many said couldn't be done: they created a band with an accordion ... and made it cool. They Might Be Giants is known for their smart, quirky songs for kids and adults and for writing the themes for Malcolm in the Middle and The Daily Show. They Might Be Giants ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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On Today's Edition Of 'Coming | [
"On today's edition of \"Coming to Terms,\" commentator Miles Hoffman joins Lisa Simeone to answer a listener's question about the term \"Largo\" and the many other words composers use to mean \"slow.\""
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"A lot can happen after we put an episode out into the world. That's why we love The Rest Of The Story, our periodic check-in on stories we've reported. Today on the show, we revisit some episodes from the year that was. In case you missed them, here are the original episodes featured. #857: The Postal Illuminati ... | npr | {
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'Wheeler' Follows Life And Career Of Little-Known Country Music Singer | [
"The new documentary-style film, <em>Wheeler</em>, explores the life of a country music singer you may not have heard of — for a reason."
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Edwards to Head Poverty Center | [
"Former Sen. John Edwards began a new job this week at the University of North Carolina. The vice-presidential candidate will teach there and head a newly formed center designed to study poverty. But Edwards has shown signs he will seek national office again in 2008."
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"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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The Education Department Says It Won't Act On Transgender Student Bathroom Access | [
"Do transgender boys or girls have the right to use the restroom at school that corresponds with their gender identity? The U.S. Education Department said Monday that it won't hear complaints about or take action on this question. Almost one year ago, the department under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made natio... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Double Take 'Toons: Looking Back At May 2011 | [
"It's been a tumultuous and exciting year. To mark its end, NPR Double Take will be recapping the biggest news events, going month by month to bring you the best cartoons on the issues. In May, Osama bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs in a raid on his home in Pakistan, and Nate Beeler acknowledged the complet... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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British Sea Power in Concert | [
"The jagged pop and reverb-drenched rock of British Sea Power has earned the English band comparisons to the likes of the Cure and Joy Division. But British Sea Power has a style of its own — playful and profound, and marked by unmistakable instrumental skill. Click the link above to hear the band perform a concert... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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This Major-Party Nominee's Not In The Pocket Of Big Donors. Or Any Donors | [
"Truck driver and political unknown Robert Gray will be the gubernatorial candidate of Mississippi Democrats this fall. He didn't raise money, barely campaigned and didn't even vote in the primary."
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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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Abigail Washburn And Sparrow Quartet On Mountain Stage | [
"Interweaving the music of Tibet and old-time string-band music, Abigail Washburn and The Sparrow Quartet perform songs from their full-length, self-titled album in a Mountain Stage appearance from the Paramount Arts Center in Ashland, Ky. Washburn, of the all-woman old-time group Uncle Earl, plays clawhammer-styl... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Conditions Near the U.N. Building | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand reports on conditions near the United Nations building in New York city."
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"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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Sen. Casey: Obama Can Achieve 'Common Ground' | [
"Sen. Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania will speak Tuesday at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, where his dad was denied a speaking role at Bill Clinton's 1992 convention for opposing abortion rights. The senator says he won't talk about abortion, which he opposes, but rather about why he thinks Barack Obama is ... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Shuttle Atlantis Touches Down in California | [
"The astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis are safely back on Earth, after a California landing forced by thunderstorms at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Two weeks ago, Atlantis blasted off from a launch pad in Florida. And Florida is where NASA officials wanted the shuttle to land. But bad weather around ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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A Peek Into The Secret World Of Somali Pirates | [
"Jay Bahadur wanted to know firsthand how modern pirates live and operate, so he traveled to Somalia. He spent weeks meeting with pirates and government officials. Bahadur tells their stories, debunks myths and examines the rise of piracy off the Somali coast in his new book, The Pirates of Somalia. He spent thr... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Vote, Get Nacho Chips | [
"Speaking at colleges, Michael Moore is offering inducements to slackers to vote. He says he'll give first-time student voters a year's supply of snacks. Some state Republican Party officials aren't amused. They've asked prosecutors in four counties to charge the filmmaker with trying to buy votes."
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"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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News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine | [
"Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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How 3 Countries Are Educating Their Kids During The Pandemic | [
"As parents, teachers and children across the globe struggle with how to return to school safely during the pandemic, we look at strategies in Mexico, South Korea and Greece."
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"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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The Tuesday Podcast: Tomatoes, Tradition And The Global Economy | [
"Here's a Jamaican businessman talking on today's podcast about the tomato business: It’s a Mexican tomato that was grown in Mexico, exported to a broker in Florida, and a Jamaican supplier bought it ... It gets here less expensive to the supermarket than the product that was grown in the fields of [Jamaica]. L... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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In Lumberjack Bars And Coffee Shops, Jewel Found Her Voice | [
"As part of a series called My Big Break, All Things Considered is collecting stories of triumph, big and small. These are the moments when everything seems to click, and people leap forward into their careers. A run-down bar in rural Alaska isn't any place for a kid. But when she was a child, that's where songwrit... | [
"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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When Do Food Shortages Become A Famine? There's A Formula For That | [
"Chris Hillbruner has a little-known job with an extraordinary responsibility: to determine how close a given country has come to famine. In his six years at the U.S. government's Famine Early Warning Systems Network, or FEWS NET, he's only officially declared famine once before, in Somalia in 2011. Hillbruner expl... | [
"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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Yo La Tengo: Still 'Around,' Thank God | [
"I always look forward to a new album from Yo La Tengo. The New Jersey band's music becomes a part of my life in ways that other records don't, so I was thrilled when frontman Ira Kaplan, drummer Georgia Hubley and bassist James McNew stopped by the Afternoon Show on KEXP to perform songs from their new album, Fade... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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Army Drops Case Against Muslim Chaplain | [
"Citing national security concerns, the Army drops all charges against a Muslim chaplain accused of mishandling classified documents at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The U.S. Naval base there houses enemy combatants and some terrorist suspects. Hear NPR's Linda Wertheimer and NPR's Jackie Northam."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Vatican Radio To Air Its First Commercial | [
"Vatican Radio says it will start running commercials for the first time in its history. Vatican officials say an Italian communications firm specializing in publicity for Catholic media will screen potential clients for quality and ethical content. The first ads — for an Italian energy company — will start running... | [
"Stories: 1) Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession 2) Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck The 'Times'"
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U.S. Sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson Will Not Compete In The Tokyo Olympics | [
"It's official. Despite winning the 100-meter dash at the U.S. Olympic trials last month, Sha'Carri Richardson did not make the USA Track and Field roster released Tuesday evening due to a 30-day suspension after she tested positive for THC, the intoxicant found in marijuana. The 21-year-old sprinter told NBC's Tod... | [
"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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Battered Asylum Seekers May Find U.S. Relief | [
"For more than a decade, U.S. administrations have struggled with whether female victims of domestic violence can qualify for asylum. Now, in a move that could bring the issue closer to resolution, the Obama administration is arguing that yes, it's possible they can. In court documents recently made public, a Mexic... | [
"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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5 Other Contests To Watch In Tuesday's Primaries | [
"The presidential primaries in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island will get top billing on Tuesday night, but there are several other down-ballot contests to pay attention to as well. One Senate primary in Pennsylvania will impact how competitive the race there might be in November, while... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Red Cross Report Details Guantanamo Prisoner Abuse | [
"In a confidential report, the International Committee of the Red Cross says the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, amounts to torture. A memo on that report was obtained by <EM>The New York Times</EM> and reported by Neil Lewis. Hear Lewis and NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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April 3rd: What's On Today's Show | [
"The Balance Of Power In RetailShopping apps and retailers' websites have given consumers the power to compare prices, read product reviews and shop on the go, leaving many brick-and-mortar stores to function as little more than showrooms. The smart shopper can now walk into a shop and ask a seller to match the low... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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The Levellers On World Cafe | [
"The British folk-rock band The Levellers was DIY before anyone called it that. It formed in Brighton in 1988, when its members were still squatters, and built a career that, by 1994, had landed the band a gig on the main stage at Glastonbury and a U.S. contract with Elektra Records. It's not so much that the band ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Town's Immigrant Students Stay Away from School | [
"In New Bedford, Mass., the aftermath of an immigration raid in March is rippling through the public schools. Dozens of students didn't show up for school this fall, and officials say their families may have gone into hiding."
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William Boyce Symphony | [
"From an 18th century composer who held the title \"Master of the King's Music,\" we hear a short symphony. The New Century Chamber Orchestra plays the Symphony No. 4 by William Boyce, in concert in San Francisco."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Catholic Abuse Case Going To Jury In Philadelphia | [
"In a Philadelphia courtroom, jurors are hearing closing arguments in a historic case involving the Catholic sex abuse scandal. William Lynn, a monsignor in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is the first high-level church official to be tried for his involvement in covering up child abuse, specifically, conspiracy a... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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Folk Alley Presents: The Secret Sisters, 'Mississippi' (Live) | [
"After a few years spent regrouping from the trying experience of being dropped by their first record label, The Secret Sisters have returned with their third LP, You Don't Own Me Anymore, produced by Brandi Carlile. Folk Alley caught up with Laura and Lydia Rogers at this year's 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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'What Carter Lost' Tells The True Story Of 'Friday Night Lights' Football Rivals | [
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Review: In Its 3rd Season, 'Westworld' Is Less Confusing, More Entertaining | [
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China Reports Robust Economy | [
"China, the world's fastest growing economy, grew at a stunning 11.5 percent in the third quarter, according to newly released government data. By comparison, the U.S. economy is expected to grow 2 percent this year. Officials are actually trying to spur a slowdown in China. It has been under pressure from the U.S.... | [
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Personal Finance Series - Part III: Easy Stock Market | [
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U.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online | [
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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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Larger Conversation: If And When To Share Videos Of Violence | [
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Death Penalty and Who Should Be Executed? | [
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'Gross Anatomy' Turns Humor On Taboos About The Female Body | [
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Rudresh Mahanthappa: South Asian Jazz | [
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How Colorado Turned Blue | [
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Getting Excited About Fake Meat | [
"For years, food writer Mark Bittman was repulsed by the plant-based fake meat he was offered, like flavorless hot dogs. Tofu and bean burgers were one thing, pretty good in fact, but the plant-for-meat substitutes? No go. Now, after consuming soy-based fake chicken, Bittman has changed his mind. I can't wait to sa... | [
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What's Next For Car Manufacturing In The U.S. | [
"For 23 years, Jim Harbour was an executive at Chrysler starting in 1957. Later he founded The Harbour Report, which is closely read by the automotive industry. Habour is also the author of the new book Factory Man. He talks with Renee Montagne about whether the lack of a long-term strategic vision has caused the d... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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BPP Oscar Caption Contest: Steven Cojocaru | [
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The Thistle & Shamrock: Sea Sounds | [
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Tovia Smith Reports On A Lawyers Efforts To Resume His Practice. | [
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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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Expelled Journalist Reviews Mugabe's Reign | [
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Making a Mark with Rockets and Roadsters | [
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'Access To Justice' Wants Torture, Abuse To End | [
"Joseph Otteh is founder and executive director of Access to Justice, an organization based in Lagos, Nigeria which aims to end torture and abuse in Nigerian prisons, as well as fight systemic problems of corruption in the legal system. Otteh explains his group's efforts, which recently won a MacArthur Foundation's... | [
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Climate Accord Decision Is A Win For Self-Destruction | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Bush Administration Formulates New Anti-Terror Approach | [
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Obama Pressed To Do Something About Libya | [
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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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Nebraska Woman Receives Citation For Burned Love Letters | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Examining Mumbai One Year After Attacks | [
"Pakistan on Wednesday formally indicted seven people accused of planning last year's attacks in Mumbai on terrorism charges. The indictments come on the eve of the anniversary of the attacks. Praveen Swami, associate editor of <em>The Hindu</em> newspaper, discusses the current state of the investigations and how ... | [
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Examining The Relationship Between Obama And Putin | [
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Charting McCain's Unlikely Rise To Nominee | [
"On Thursday night, Arizona Sen. John McCain officially accepts the presidential nomination from the Republicans, a party with which he's had an on-again-off-again romance. For many party members, McCain was not so much the first choice as the last man standing. And despite his conservative voting record, the Ar... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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State Department Backpedals on Blackwater | [
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Endangered Species Status Sought for Yellowstone Bison | [
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Show 283 | Boston, MA | [
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Venezuela's Chavez Takes Turn For The Worse | [
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has been battling cancer for months, is in a \"very delicate\" condition, with breathing difficulties and a severe respiratory infection, a government statement says. The statement, read out Monday by Minister of Communications Ernesto Villegas, spells out the 58-year-old soci... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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More States Raise Minimum Wage, But Debate Continues | [
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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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Little Joy in Gaza as Ramadan Tapers Off | [
"The last days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are a festive time for most Muslims. But in Gaza, the mood is dark for many Palestinians. Israel continues to apply military and economic pressure on Gaza, where militants continue to fire rockets at the Jewish state. At a time when inter-Palestinian violence threa... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Senators Reportedly Got Favors from Countrywide | [
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Sorenstam Starts Strong at Colonial | [
"Annika Sorenstam finishes her first round at the Colonial tournament 1-over par 71, making her a strong contender to make the 36-hole cut on Friday. Sorenstam is the first woman in 58 years to play on the PGA Tour. Hear <EM>Washington Post</EM> Sports Columnist Sally Jenkins."
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Surveying the Damage in Mississippi | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Trump Reportedly Frustrated By Lack Of New Afghanistan Strategy | [
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Gustav Online Resources | [
"Image courtesy the American Red Cross Flickr photostream For those of you following news of Gustav's landfall at home, here's a list of online resources put together by Metblog's Sean Bonner: http://neworleans.metblogs.com - The main New Orleans Metblogs site http://gustav08.ning.com - Ning network about Gustav... | [
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In Your Ear: Michael Oher | [
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IBM and the Holocaust | [
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Biden Leads Trump In Polls, But Republicans Are Winning The Race To Register Voters In Key States | [
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Somi: A Familiar And Exotic 'Rain' | [
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"Stories: 1) Eugene Hütz, Gogol Bordello's Gypsy-Punk Hero 2) Nervous And Nerdy, From 'Office' To Silver Screen 3) 'Brothers': Family Ties, Unraveling In Wartime"
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Limericks: Movies, Easy Listening, Ugly Words | [
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
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Not Ready To Stop Obsessing Over Beyoncé And 'Formation'? We Got You | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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How To Invest Your Money, Regardless Of The Amount, To Promote Racial Justice | [
"As the country confronts unaddressed systemic racism and bias, many are searching for ways to promote racial justice. Well, one way is to literally invest in racial justice, putting your dollars — no matter the amount — into funds, banks, projects and businesses that promote and advance people of color. At time wh... | [
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Excerpt: 'Sundown, Yellow Moon' | [
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"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Gettleman: Reporting From Mogadishu 2) 'Pearl Buck In China': A Child Across The Good Earth 3) Slow 'Eclipse' Knows Just How To Stalk Its Target"
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Utah Government Poised To Decriminalize Polygamy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Ken Burns Says U.S. Has 3 Viruses: COVID-19, White Supremacy And Misinformation | [
"Filmmaker Ken Burns has spent his career documenting American history, and he always considered three major crises in the nation's past: the Civil War, the Depression and World War II. Then came the unprecedented \"perfect storm\" of 2020 — and Burns thinks we may be living through America's fourth great crisis, a... | [
"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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U2 On 'The Joshua Tree,' A Lasting Ode To A Divided America | [
"The members of U2 are preparing a new tour to play some old songs — 30 years old, to be exact. Paul Hewson and David Evans, known to the world as Bono and The Edge, will be the first to tell you their band isn't normally fond of looking back. \"Usually Edge, when we have a greatest hits collection coming out, has ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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'Sorry We Missed You': Ken Loach's Characters Gag On The Gig Economy | [
"\"You don't work for us. You work with us.\" That's the pitch Ricky Turner (Kris Hitchen) swallows at the beginning of Sorry We Missed You, a lacerating social drama that proceeds to demolish the current corporate line on \"gig work.\" It's not an equal partnership, explains the longtime team of director Ken Loach... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Has Student Loan Debt Reached A Crisis Point? | [
"Federal student loan debt is nearly $1.4 trillion, more than twice as much as it was a decade ago. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Susan Dynarski (@dynarski), professor of public policy, education and economics at the University of Michigan, about whether the situation with student loans is a crisis. I... | [
"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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Septeber 6, 1998: Jazz From Around the World | [
"With the approach of the new season in movies, art, and theater comes a new crop of music releases. Liane Hansen speaks with Weekend Edition director Ned Wharton about what's new and noteworthy on CD, including the latest from by Vietnamese guitarist Nguyen Le (noo-WEN LEE), Moroccan player Hassan Hakmoun (hock-MO... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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Double Take 'Toons: January 2012: They're Off! | [
"The presidential campaign began in earnest with Hajo De Reijger giving lots of running room to President Obama. But running room was in short supply for the Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino who capsized and allegedly abandoned his ship, winning Mike Keefe's enmity."
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"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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A Lost Singer's Music, Finally Found | [
"Thirty-five years after singer Connie Converse disappeared, her unusual, tuneful, smart, poignant, personal songs are finally being heard. Converse wrote and sang back in the 1950s, long before \"singer-songwriter\" was a recognized category or style. But everything we value in singer-songwriters today — personal ... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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NPR Statement on Roxana Saberi | [
"This morning, the father of jailed Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi told NPR that Iran's Revolutionary Court has sentenced his daughter to 8 years in prison for espionage. Ms. Saberi's lawyer was not allowed to ask the court about bail. Roxana Saberi has reported from Iran for NPR, the BBC, and other news... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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DJ Session: From Bollywood Via London | [
"For this week’s edition of the Here & Now DJ Sessions, host Jeremy Hobson checks in with Raj Dhanda and Pablo Sat-Bhambra who host “Raj and Pablo” on BBC Radio’s Asian Network, broadcast from London. They share the latest music out of Bollywood and describe some changes that have taken plac... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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