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The Marketplace Report: Speeding Up the NYSE | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with <EM>Marketplace</EM> correspondent Tess Vigeland about the Securities and Exchange Commission's efforts to make the New York Stock Exchange a \"fast market,\" where trades are conducted at a speedy pace."
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UN Convenes To Assess Global Progress | [
"In 2000, nearly every country in the world made a promise to achieve a set of eight goals, including poverty reduction, women's empowerment and universal primary education by 2015. How far have we gotten? Host Michel Martin speaks with two opposing voices about the progress made thus far: John McArthur, CEO of Mil... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Double Take 'Toons: More Fair, More Balanced? | [
"Fox News didn't renew its contract with Sarah Palin but hired former Democratic congressman and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich as an on-air analyst. Rob Tornoe is eager to consign the former Alaska governor and GOP vice presidential hopeful to obscurity, while Jeff Darcy thinks obscurity might have been th... | [
"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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'Leaving The Witness': The End Of The World As She Knew It, Upon Losing Her Religion | [
"As a third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah believed she had the answer to life's biggest questions. The answer was Armageddon, and it predetermined everything. \"If the world is ending, why would you go to college?\" Scorah says in an interview. \"Why would you get a career?\" So, she didn't. Instead, l... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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U.S. Trains Mexico On Tactics Used Against Al-Qaida | [
"The Pentagon is expanding a program to training Mexican security forces fighting drug cartels. The training incorporates some of the same strategies the U.S. military has used against al-Qaida. Rachel Martin talks with Associated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier, who first reported the story."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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New LGBT Issues Enter Spotlight After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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McCain Still Undecided About Tomorrow's Debate | [
"NPR's David Greene passes along the latest update from the McCain press staff: According to the campaign, McCain is remaining in DC tonight. No decision has been made about future travel, and no decision has been made about the debate. The campaign says McCain remains \"actively engaged\" in brokering a deal that... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Who Are America's Suspected ISIS Followers? | [
"More than two years after the self-proclaimed Islamic State burst on the scene, it is still difficult to quantify just how big the threat is in this country. Counterterrorism officials say nearly 200 Americans have traveled to Syria and Iraq, are thinking about doing so or have returned to the U.S. after spending ... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Congress Funds War to Support Troops | [
"Congress this week approved spending that will fund the war in Iraq through the first quarter of next year. For now at least, the battle over whether to end the war through the power of the purse if over. Part of the reason the war-funding measure passed is because Democrats concluded that the president was winnin... | [
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Governing Council Set on Prosecuting Saddam | [
"Iyad Alawi, a member of the Iraqi Governing Council, says that members of the Council should continue to play a role in interrogating Saddam Hussein. Alawi, traveling to Iraq after a visit to Washington, says that the former dictator should face public prosecution in Baghdad. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Al... | [
"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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Can Civilization Be Powered By Wind: Part II | [
"Last week I posted a video that discussed tapping the vast energy reserves locked up in wind power at high altitude. The idea is to use kites or floating turbines farms cabled to the power grid. Lest you think this is entirely crazy here is a video of a prototype of a floating turbine."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Belarusian Olympian Says She Was Forcibly Taken To Airport After Criticizing Coaches | [
"A Belarusian sprinter who spoke out publicly about the \"negligence\" of her Olympic coaches says she was allegedly taken against her wishes to the Tokyo airport for a flight back to Belarus. Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, 24, told Reuters in an interview Sunday that she was pleading for help from Japanese police at th... | [
"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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Virtual Privacy: A Myth of the 21st Century | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu says that privacy means little in the age of personal computing. Anyone can find out in minutes all they need to know about you, and everyone is ready to broadcast everything anyone might want to know."
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Foreign Policy: Why Kyrgyzstan Matters | [
"You may not have heard much about the growing violence in Kyrgyzstan, an impoverished and corruption-plagued former Soviet republic that's home to 5.5 million people and a delicate ethnic balance that has now completely broken down. But the deteriorating security situation and growing ethnic conflict there matters... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Activists Say 40 Detained And 2 Dead In Gay Purge In Chechnya | [
"Around 40 people have been detained and another two killed in the latest crackdown on Chechnya's LGBT community, Russian activists say. The \"new wave of persecution\" started at the end of December, the Russian LGBT Network say in a statement on Monday. Authorities detained an administrator of a social media gro... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Sudan Sanctions Face Challenges | [
"Andrew Natsios, the special U.S. envoy for Sudan, elaborates on the new sanctions that the U.S. placed on the east African country in hopes of stopping the genocide its Darfur region. He talks about whether such diplomacy will work while nations like China continue to favor investment over sanctions in the region.... | [
"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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U.S. Victims in Fallujah Had Security Role | [
"The four Americans killed and mutilated in Fallujah Wednesday were civilians who worked for Blackwater USA, a private company with a Pentagon contract to provide security services in Iraq. Blackwater provides intense protection training -- modeled on the Navy SEALs' program -- to both civilians working overseas an... | [
"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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California Teen Returns Home to Afghanistan | [
"After the fall of the Taliban, California teenager Said Hyder Akbar traveled back to the home country he'd never known: Afghanistan. Hyder Akbar was still in high school when his father agreed to take a job with the new government in Afghanistan. He spent three summers there with a tape recorder. An audio diary of... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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California Telecom Policy | [
"Forum discusses California State Assembly Bill 2987, which would allow telephone companies to enter the video market."
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Umpires Reverse Bad Call In Game 1 Of World Series | [
"At the bottom of the first inning, with the Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia running to second, the Cardinal’s shortstop Pete Kozma –who was covering second — completely missed the ball. But the second base umpire –Dana DeMuth — called Pedroia out. The other umpires overturned the call. As home plate ump... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Turkey Threatens To Ramp Up Military Campaign In Syria After Agreeing To Ceasefire | [
"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the country will intensify its military incursion into northern Syria if the terms of the ceasefire agreement announced Thursday are not fully upheld. Here & Now’s Tonya Mosley talks with Borzou Daragahi (@borzou), an international correspondent for Th... | [
"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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Pt Commentator Harlow Robinson | [
"PT commentator Harlow Robinson left the frozen north of New York last month to spend February in Los Angeles. He reports on the very different approach the Angelenos take to concerts and recitals, and finds signs of a new approach to classical music."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Jury Awards Former Gov. Ventura Nearly $2 Million In Defamation Case | [
"A jury has awarded former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura $1.8 million in a defamation suit against a deceased author. The jury on Tuesday determined that Ventura was the figure described as a \"celebrity\" Navy SEAL in Chris Kyle's 2012 book American Sniper. The SEAL was called \"Scruff Face\" in the book, but Kyle ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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Newton Faulkner in Concert | [
"Newton Faulkner proved a charming, self-deprecating opener for Ani DiFranco, The Hold Steady, and Dr. John in concert at the NON-COMMvention in Philadelphia on May 30. The English singer-songwriter played a song he wrote with his brother that got the audience laughing, but refused to perform any covers, opting ins... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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US Chamber Of Commerce Stresses Beating The Pandemic To Reopen Businesses | [
"The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is telling businesses they can beat the pandemic by following science. The Chamber, which isn’t connected to each local chamber of commerce, is the largest national lobbying group in the country. The historically conservative organization is not only backing science, but recently suppo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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After Hurricane Power Outages, Looking To Alaska's Microgrids For A Better Way | [
"This archipelago in the Gulf of Alaska is home to one of the busiest commercial fishing ports in the country. Inside the Ocean Beauty seafood plant in Kodiak, where a maze of conveyer belts carry gutted salmon past workers in hairnets and gloves, manager James Turner ticks off everything that contributes to his mo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Oil Off The Coast Of Ibiza? Protesters Don't Want To Know | [
"Ibiza — famous for wild, all-night parties — is home to some of the Mediterranean's most pristine beaches and thriving marine ecosystems. But these could soon be endangered by more than the island's hedonism. Spain's central government is considering whether to allow oil prospecting near the coasts of Ibiza and it... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Deadline Looms On Detroit Bankruptcy Plan | [
"In Detroit, 32,000 city pensioners are voting on a plan that, if approved, would cut their benefits as part of a massive budget restructuring package. The plan would allow Detroit to climb out of bankruptcy and reduce its $18 billion debt. Voters had to mail their ballots to a consulting firm in California by 5 p.... | [
"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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NBA, NHL Playoff Fever Warms Detroit | [
"Detroit has sent two pro sports teams deep into the playoffs: basketball's Pistons and hockey's Red Wings. Jacin Waple, the bartender at Coaches Corner, a downtown Detroit sports bar, sets the scene."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Revenues, But Not Profits, Soar For Hollywood In 2013 | [
"Hollywood set records at the box office in 2013. NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Stephen Galloway of the <em>Hollywood Reporter</em> about the year in movies, from big budget flops to the awards season logjam, and what to expect in 2014."
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"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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Man Responsible for Smoking Caught Lighting Up | [
"It didn't take long for Antonio Nunez to run into trouble at work this year. He leads Portugal's food standards agency. He's responsible for a new ban on smoking in many public places. It took effect with the New Year. And at a New Year's party, Nunez was seen lighting up in public. The anti-smoking law applies to... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Government Considers New Regulations on Dietary Supplements | [
"Congress is about to consider new regulations on dietary supplements. Currently, supplement makers are not required to collect reports of adverse reactions to their products. The Food and Drug Administration has trouble knowing when a supplement may be causing health problems. The new rules would require companies... | [
"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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It's The End Of An Era In | [
"It's the end of an era in St. Louis. Leonard Slatkin has left his post as music director of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra to become music director of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington. From his final concert in St. Louis, we'll hear him conduct the Overture to \"Rosamunde\" by Franz Schubert. We'l... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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The Political World Starts To Move On From Trump | [
"While President Trump continues to baselessly allege widespread election fraud, the political world is starting to move on from his presidency. Key states have certified their election results. Republican election officials have pushed back against the president's rhetoric, which they say led to threats against ... | [
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Activist Makes Hunger A Tool Of Persuasion | [
"Kumi Naidoo, an activist in South Africa, is on hunger strike in an effort to pressure his own government to demand change in neighboring Zimbabwe. The country's deepening humanitarian crisis, marked by a outbreak of cholera, has claimed at least 3,000 lives and left many more desperately seeking international aid... | [
"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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'You Get Paid For Doing Therapy': Stand-Up Comedians On Anger | [
"Veteran comedians know all about the funny side of anger. The late George Carlin wrote an entire bit called \"Free-Floating Hostility.\" Jerry Seinfeld once declared in the Los Angeles Times that \"All comedy starts with anger.\" The rant is often a comedian's sharpest tool, whether it's the screams of the late Sa... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Jordanian Soldier Sentenced To Life In Killing Of 3 American Troops | [
"A Jordanian military court convicted a Jordanian soldier of murder and sentenced him to life in prison for the November 2016 shooting of three members of the U.S. Army Special Forces outside an air base. The soldier, 1st Sgt. Marik al-Tuwayha, pleaded not guilty and said he did not resent the Americans stationed a... | [
"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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VIDEO: Tigers' Fielder Takes Fan's Chip After Chasing Foul | [
"He thought about stealing some cheese, too, Detroit Tigers' first baseman Prince Fielder says, but worried that the fan might be a double-dipper. Watch what happened Thursday when Fielder chased a foul ball toward the stands and casually lifted a nacho chip from an unsuspecting fan's snack tray before heading back... | [
"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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Rupert Murdoch Tries To Calm Fears At 'Sun' | [
"Following days of rebellious complaints from <em>The Sun</em> tabloid's newsroom, News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch was in London Friday to reassure journalists of his commitment to the paper. Murdoch also announced plans to create a Sunday edition of <em>The Sun</em>."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Listeria Outbreak Tied To Colorado Cantaloupes; 13 Known Dead. -- Did You Hear About Andy Rooney? He's Retiring. -- Officials Push Back On Mullen's Linking Of Pakistan To Terrorists. Other leading stories: -- \"US Fugitive Hid In Portugal Hamlet,\" Escaped From Custody In 1... | npr | {
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Peru, Venezuela Struggle As Coronavirus Cases And Deaths Rise In South America | [
"As Latin America endures its worst moment in the pandemic, NPR's Audie Cornish talks with journalists Dan Collyns in Peru and Nicolle Yapur in Venezuela about the spread of COVID-19 in each country."
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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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Trump Condemns Hate Groups, Decries Racism As 'Evil' | [
"Under pressure all weekend, President Trump on Monday named and condemned hate groups as “repugnant” and declared “racism is evil” in an updated, more forceful statement on the deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia. President Trump also tweeted this morning about Merck CE... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baltimore Removes Confederate Statues One Day After Voting On Issue. -- Mourners To Honor Charlottesville Victim, States Debate Confederate Statues. -- Hundreds Dead After Sierra Leone Mudslide. And here are more early headlines: University Of Florida Denies White Nat... | npr | {
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Saving Ranchland from Suburban Sprawl | [
"In many parts of the United States, government officials are looking for ways to slow down the development of forests and ranchland into sprawling subdivisions. Some agencies are turning to \"conservation easements\" -- paying private landowners to give up, forever, the right to develop their land. Independent pro... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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East Germans Abandoning Kohl | [
"With German federal elections less than three months away, Chancellor Helmut Kohl's Christian Democrats are trailing in the polls. His support has slipped badly in the former East Germany, where unemployment is running at 20 percent. Eastern Germans are abandoning the man they once hailed as the \"Chancellor of Un... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Anti-Trump Voices Grow Louder In Scotland After Development Rift | [
"In northeast Scotland, there is a cluster of homes on the outskirts of a pristine golf course near Aberdeen owned by none other than Donald Trump. The U.S. presidential hopeful's business venture promised thousands of jobs, tourism and a new way to diversify the oil economy. Trump wanted to build the golf course i... | [
"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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More Questions Than Answers In Cleveland Kidnappings | [
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Merck Found Liable for Death in First Vioxx Case | [
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Never Can Say Goodbye (No, Really) | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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New England Fish Stocks Dwindle | [
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Former Equestrian Says She Sprayed Pig's Blood In Lover's Home As Revenge For Affair | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Painting A Grim Picture Of America, Trump Says 'Safety Will Be Restored' If He Wins | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Coronavirus And The Global Economy | [
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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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Q&A With The 'Sassy' Teacher Of The Year About That Fan And Going Viral | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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SEC: Business and Government | [
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Latino USA Episode 799 | [
"Story: Reese Erlich reports about temporary work programs in Dubai. Pakistani migrants are signing up hoping for a better life, but the reality may not match their dreams. Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks Jacqueline Bhabha, Director of the Harvard University Committee on Human Rights Studies about the growth of ... | [
"Guest: Arthur Allen, a Former Associated Press Foreign Correspondent and Journalist with Slate (Archive from 3/13/07)"
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Book News: Postal Service Strikes Sunday-Delivery Deal With Amazon | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Our Alamo Concert Continues | [
"Our Alamo concert continues with more musical variety from Texas: We'll hear the wildly popular San Antonio guitar duo Lara & Reyes (Sergio Lara and Joe Reyes) perform an original composition: \"Barrios de San Antonio\" (\"Neighborhoods of San Antonio\"), and then the San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers, conducted ... | [
"Scott speaks with Andrea Butler, winner of the \"Psycho Scream Contest.\""
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In Ukraine, Scars Of Chernobyl Disaster Remain Raw | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Wired For War' Explores Robots On The Battlefield 2) Susan Sontag's Ruminations 'Reborn'"
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Alex Chadwick Talks With Poet Stephen Dunn About His Work. | [
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"Stories: 1) Writer Robert Stone Relives Counterculture Years 2) Tom Wolfe: Chronicling Counterculture's 'Acid Test' 3) Ken Kesey On Misconceptions Of Counterculture 4) Gary Burton: A New Quartet, A Familiar Sound 5) Poet Laureate Philip Levine Reads From His 'Work'"
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Bribery Scheme Or Just Friends? Sen. Menendez Trial Comes To A Close | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Environment Report Story of the Week 04/30/2007 | [
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Namelessnumberheadman: 'The Beginning' | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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AI Innovators Take Pledge Against Autonomous Killer Weapons | [
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Letter From India: Pakistan, Cricket And An Uproar | [
"Connoisseurs of the rarified sport of cricket still speak in whispers of the scandal, 34 years ago, when an Englishman was accused of rubbing Vaseline into the ball to make it swerve more. That affair pales by comparison with the uproar in Australia this week when Pakistan's captain was caught on camera biting a c... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Israel's Rocket Defense System Performs Well During Gaza Escalation | [
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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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Kid Delicious Does the Hustle | [
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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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Kirsten Dunst Is On Top Of The Pyramid In 'On Becoming A God In Central Florida' | [
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"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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Phoenix Mercury And Chicago Sky Meet In WNBA Finals | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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California Hospitals Scramble to Find Nurses | [
"California hospitals have two months to comply with a new state law requiring one registered nurse for every six patients. The nursing shortage is particularly acute in California and the new law is leading to some creative recruiting efforts. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports."
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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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What Mubarak's Resignation Means For The Region | [
"Host Melissa Block speaks to Daniel Kurtzer, the former U.S. ambassador to Egypt, about what Hosni Mubarak's resignation means for Egypt and the rest of the region."
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New York Times Obituary Writer On The Struggles Of Covering COVID-19 | [
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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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The State That Pulled The Plug On Computer Testing | [
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Sunday Puzzle: Beach Games | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Will Sit For Donuts, Campaign Pains, Olympic Trials"
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In Sandy's Wake, New Yorkers Don't Sweat Small Stuff | [
"NPR's Margot Adler is covering the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in New York. I walked out of my apartment at 5 this morning in a part of Manhattan -– the Upper West Side — that never lost power. Still, I skirted around downed trees on my way to the subway. Across the street, a car was crushed by a tree. Almost no... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Howlin' Wolf: A Blues Legend With An Earthy Sound | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of April 25, 2013 | [
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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GM Recalls More Cars Over Possible Faulty Ignition Switches | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Economy Adds 321,00 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. -- Orion Spacecraft Soars Into Orbit In First Test For Mars Mission. -- New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme. And here are more early headlines: Obama Expected To Name Former Pen... | npr | {
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Bush's Appeasement Comments | [
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Paul de Jong, 'Auction Block' | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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The Internet Is My Live-In Butler | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Obama Says Economy 'Likely To Get Worse' | [
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Verizon Buys Yahoo For $4.8 Billion In Cash, Touting Gains In Mobile | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Economy, Not Gender, Played A Big Factor For Many Midwestern Women Who Embraced Trump | [
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Veteran Black Broadcaster Belva Davis Honored | [
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Criticizes U.S. Actions In Afghanistan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Taliban Leader Reported Dead | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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A Seriously Smart Magazine Cover | [
"The October 8, 2007, cover of the New Yorker features a couple of you-know-who's. Titled \"Narrow Stance,\" Barry Blitt's send-up of global sexual politics is just genius. Bonus: New Yorker editor David Remnick talks with Luke and Alison about Russian President Vladimir Putin's big plan."
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Jobs Shrink Faster Than Stimulus Creates New Ones | [
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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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Diagnosing Ear Infections With Your Smartphone | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Lessons of Murrow and 'Good Night' | [
"Critic John Powers comments on how the coming age of TV news \"infotainment\" is foretold in the film Good Night, and Good Luck, set in the 1950s. The film tells the story of newsman Edward Murrow's fight against Communist-hunting Sen. Joe McCarthy. But we also see how Murrow's hard-hitting news coverage is not a... | [
"Stories: 1) The Men Behind AMC's Hit 'Mad Men' 2) In The Center Ring: Michael Moore Vs. 'Capitalism' 3) The Twisted Words Of Nick Cave"
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Speculation Flies Over Holbrooke's Last Words | [
"Head-scratching ensued this week at reports of the last words from Ambassador Richard Holbrooke. Initial interpretations were that he'd pleaded for an end to the war in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, a State Department spokesman took pains to clarify just what was said just before Holbrooke went into surgery for a torn ... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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The Charleston Church Massacre And 'Grace Will Lead Us Home' | [
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Not Clear Whether Woman Accused Of Spying In Iran Is An American | [
"Though Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency is reporting that authorities there \"announced on Thursday that they have arrested a US woman a week ago on the charges of illegal entry and espionage in the Northwestern borders of the country,\" news outlets from elsewhere say it's not certain the woman is an Americ... | [
"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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1,400 Confirmed Dead In Nepal After Powerful Earthquake | [
"Updated at 11:10 p.m. ET The desperate search for survivors continues Sunday in Nepal. Strong aftershocks woke thousands of Nepalese who were forced to spend the cold night outdoors. The Nepalese home ministry puts the latest death toll at 1,805 killed and 4,718 injured, according to the BBC. Doubtless those numbe... | [
"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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FBI Arrests Father, Son on Terrorism Charges | [
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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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Scientists Catalog Individual Dust Particles | [
"Invisible dust particles are constantly swirling around in the air. And depending on what's in those particles, they may be affecting our health. Researchers have trapped individual dust particles, and analyzed their unique chemical makeup to create a dust particle library."
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Supporters Of Michigan Rep. Conyers Challenged With More Harassment Allegations | [
"Representative John Conyers, D-Mich., has represented the people of his Detroit district for more than five decades. Now, allegations of sexual harassment against the venerable lawmaker are challenging even his most ardent supporters."
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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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Beyond Red And Blue: Independent Political Campaigns | [
"Major party campaigns for president often belittle independent candidates, especially as the election draws near. But this year, independent candidates may have a reason to run that they have lacked in other years."
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Iraqi Interim PM Appeals for World's Help with Security | [
"Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi asks for help from the international community for resources and training for the new government's security and armed forces. He also defended the U.S. air attack on a supposed insurgent safe-house in Fallujah that killed at least 20 people. NPR's Deborah Amos reports from... | [
"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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In Ferguson, Mo., Before Michael Brown There Was Henry Davis | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 24, 2007 AP: 50 Years Since Little Rock Integration -- \"For three weeks in September 1957, Little Rock was the focus of a showdown over integration as Gov. Orval Faubus blocked nine black students from enrolling at a high school with about 2,000 white students. Although the U.S. Supreme Cour... | npr | {
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