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Guest Dose: DJ JNETT | [
"Welcome to Guest Dose. Every month, NPR Music's Recommended Dose crew invites a knowledgeable and experienced DJ/selector to share with us their personal perspectives on electronic and beat-driven music, and make a mix from some new tracks they are digging. It is not hard to tell that Janette Pitruzzello is house ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The State Of Play In New Hampshire Hours Before Polls Close | [
"Hours before polls close in the New Hampshire primary, the Democratic presidential race appears unsettled and unpredictable. Will New Hampshire winnow the field or merely extend the confusion?"
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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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Puerto Rico, Presently | [
"The mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico spoke to CNN Wednesday. It wasn't an anodyne media hit. Mayor Carmen YulΓn Cruz squarely blamed the Trump administration for thousands of deaths related to Hurricane MarΓa. \"The administration killed the Puerto Ricans with neglect. The Trump administration led us to believe the... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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The "Material World" Gets Hostile | [
"More celebrity news to chew on... No, not that kind. This round comes courtesy of Madonna. Over the weekend, the Material Girl took a major swipe at John McCain during a kick-off concert to launch her new tour. During the song \"Get Stupid\", an on-stage video flashed a succession of shots of Adolf Hitler, Zimbabw... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Harriet Beecher Stowe: Freeing Slaves, Promoting Change | [
"The renowned author of the pro-abolishment novel <em>Uncle Tom's Cabin</em> would have turned 200 this month. Host Michel Martin discusses the life and legacy of Harriet Beecher Stowe with Katherine Kane, director of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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While Britain Votes No, France Still Backs Strikes On Syria | [
"Only 10 years ago, the French were derided in Washington political circles for their rejection of plans to invade Iraq. Now the so-called \"cheese-eating surrender monkeys\" are standing by the U.S. on Syria β while the country's closest European ally, Britain, has rejected military action."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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A Latina Teen "Comes Out" As Black | [
"A lot of teens ask themselves, \"What am I?\" For multiracial teens, the answer gets especially complicated. It's something that Elaine Vilorio has thought about a lot. She's a high school senior, originally from the Dominican Republic. Over the course of her life, people assumed that she was black, and that bothe... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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How Do You Say 'Gnarly' In Amharic? Ethiopia Gets Its First Skate Park | [
"In 2010, 12-year-old Nathan Eyasu became one of the first skateboarders in Ethiopia. He bought an old board off a guy on the street for a dollar, learned some tricks off YouTube, and proceeded to shock his neighbors like Marty McFly in Back to The Future. \"They'd be like, 'Is there a magnet in there?' \" Eyasu sa... | [
"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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The Republican Strategy 5 Days Before Midterm Elections | [
"With five days to go until midterm elections, President Trump is escalating his attacks on Democrats, immigrants and the media, despite calls to tone down the rhetoric after a week of hate-based violence."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Confusion Surrounds Reports from Basra | [
"Conflicting reports surround military action in the southern Iraqi port city of Basra. British air forces fire on a large, heavily armed tank column seen leaving the city, although its destination remains unclear. British military headquarters in Kuwait says Basra is a military objective, but there's no indication... | [
"Stories: 1) Head Episcopal Bishop On Schism And Secession 2) Extra! Extra! Unionist Bombs Wreck The 'Times'"
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Why California Farmers Are Conflicted About Using Less Water | [
"The drought across much of the Western U.S. is now in its fourth year. In California β where it's the most intense β farms are not under the same strict orders to conserve as cities are. And inside the agriculture industry, farmers are quietly debating how best to respond to the drought. Given uncertainty around p... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Tech Plays Role As The Weapon Of Choice In Crime Fiction | [
"NPR's Art Silverman reads a lot of crime thrillers. In the last year, he's noticed \"The Internet of Things\" seems to being playing a big role as the weapon of choice."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Neon Indian: A Musician With The Mind Of A Filmmaker | [
"For his third album as Neon Indian, Alan Palomo wanted to take his time. Born in Mexico and raised in Texas, the electronic artist came to music slowly and indirectly β despite having watched his brother learn voice and guitar from their father growing up. \"I was always kind of more of a spectator, just because I... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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A Lull Until New Year's? Not So These Days | [
"Time was, the stretch following Christmas Day until New Year's Day was a quiet, sleepy spot on the American calendar. The six-day span hung like a lazy hammock between the holidays. Not anymore. Nowadays, the WAC β Week After Christmas β is busy and abuzzing. All around the country, Americans continue to celebrate... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Best Of: Kate Winslet / Loudon Wainwright III & Vince Giordano | [
"Kate Winslet co-stars in the new film 'Ammonite' as Mary Anning, a 19th-century paleontologist who has an intense love affair with the wife of a geologist. We talk about her new film and how things have changed for women in Hollywood.<br/><br/>Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III and Nighthawks bandleader Vince... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Melt Down: Historic Carvel Store Closes | [
"The first Carvel ice cream store that opened in the U.S. is closing its doors today, after 72 years in business. Abdol Faghihi, the owner of the Hartsdale, N.Y., location, speaks with host Liane Hansen."
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Handel A Deux: The Passacaglia | [
"Handel a deux: The Passacaglia in G major, in a virtuosic duo arrangement by Johan Halvorsen. Performed in New York in April by violinist Hilary Hahn and violist Paul Neubauer (NOO-bow-er) under the auspices of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. (Leszek Wojcik Recordings)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The Pomp and Pleasure of an English Breakfast | [
"Anthropologist Kaori O'Connor, author of <em>The English Breakfast: The Biography of a National Meal with Recipes</em>, joins Jacki Lyden for a discussion about the delights of the English breakfast."
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Illinois Govenor - Cuba | [
"NPR's David Welna reports that barring last minute roadblocks, Illinois Governor George Ryan will become the first sitting US governor to visit Cuba under Castro's rule, even though many in his party are denouncing the trip."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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NPR: O'Keefe 'Inappropriately Edited' Video; Exec's Words Still 'Egregious' | [
"An update on our post from Sunday about the questions that have been raised regarding conservative political activist James O'Keefe's editing of his secretly recorded video of then-NPR chief fundraiser Ron Schiller slamming conservatives. NPR's David Folkenflik has done more reporting on the differences between t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Famous Writers School: A Novel' | [
"The following is an excerpt from Famous Writers School: A Novel by Steven Carter. The passange includes contacts and addresses that are fictional. Call for submissions from TriHorn Review. We're looking for short stories and essays under 3,500 words for a special issue on the effects of technology on hygiene in ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Powell Lays Out Plan for FCC | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, about the FCC's involvement in the transition to digital TV. They also discuss efforts to combat \"indecency\" on television and radio broadcasts, and about the evolving role of the FCC in regulating what's seen and hea... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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On 'Fox & Friends,' Ivanka Trump Quashes Progressive Hopes | [
"When Ivanka Trump took an unpaid White House post, it raised eyebrows and cries of nepotism, but many progressive women saw proof someone would be on their side. NPR checks in on the special adviser."
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"Since what's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered about such speeches, let's look at Wednesday's headlines: -- NPR's It's All Politics: \"Obama To Congress: With Or Without You.\" -- The New York Times: \"Obama Pledges Push to Lift Economy fo... | npr | {
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South Sudan Poised To Create New Nation | [
"On Sunday, millions of people in Africa's largest country begin voting on whether to split it in two. After two decades of civil war with the North, the people of south Sudan are poised to create the world's newest state. Thousands of people pour through the streets of the southern capital of Juba in advance of th... | [
"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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Federal Courts Consider Legal Challenges To Trump's Immigration Ban | [
"As federal courts begin to consider the legality of President Trump's refugee ban, immigrant lawyers and advocates provide updates on the litigation filed across the country. Meanwhile, protesters are staging events against the ban during noontime prayers at mosques and other locales in more than a dozen states."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Jesus of Rio Grande | [
"U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas fished out what they thought was a body floating in the Rio Grande. It was actually a life-size, fiberglass statue of Jesus. Some consider the statue a sign from heaven."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Guidance Reminder: The Agency Is 'Customs And Border Protection' | [
"On a few occasions recently we've said or written \"Customs and Border Patrol.\" That's a mistake. Please remember: the agency's name ends with \"Protection,\" not \"Patrol.\" It's Customs and Border Protection. True, there is a United States Border Patrol within the agency. The Border Patrol has agents and office... | [
"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Work Is the Sweetening of Life | [
"This essay aired circa 1953. The summer I was ten, I was allowed to visit in a nearby city where a number of my elderly relatives lived. Among these was Cousin Theresa, an oldish widow who lived with her middle-aged, spinster daughters. In the course of my duties as a member of the younger generation, I was requ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Philosopher's Path Toward Peace 2) When the Unspeakable Isn't, Quite"
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Syria's Civil War: The View From A Damascus Shrine | [
"Traveling to Damascus gives you a view of Syria's war turned inside out. The international community talks of arming Syria's rebels against President Bashar Assad, but in the capital many people still hope the rebels will lose. That's the thinking we found around a Muslim shrine in Damascus, a tribute to the grand... | [
"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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Venezuela's Chavez Sends His First Tweet | [
"Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is starting to use Twitter to counter his opponents online. Chavez, who often talks for hours, is now forced to sum up thoughts in 140 characters or less."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Archdiocese Of St. Paul-Minneapolis Files Chapter 11 | [
"The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has become the 12th U.S. diocese forced into bankruptcy by claims from alleged victims of clergy sexual abuse. In a letter posted Friday on the archdiocese's website, Archbishop John Nienstedt acknowledged the devastating impact of the stories of abuse by priests and the... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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My Grandfather's Execution | [
"When Bridgette McGee-Robinson was growing up, she didn't know anything about her grandfather -- who he was, where he was from, why no one ever talked about him. But, as a child, while helping her mother clean the house, she came across a packet of old articles and photographs hidden under a mattress. She asked he... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Despite Trump's Push, Obstacles Remain For Return Of Apprenticeships | [
"President Trump is on a campaign to promote apprenticeships at U.S. companies, but high costs and workplace regulations are just some of the challenges keeping these programs from catching on widely."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Congress Gets First Vietnamese-American Lawmaker | [
"Three House races finally concluded over the weekend. We run through the winners and losers. Meanwhile, though the hand recount concluced in Minnesota, the challenges remain."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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What Do The Dow's Daily Swings Mean? Not Much. | [
"Turn on the news on any given day, and you're likely to hear about the Dow Jones industrial average. It is the most frequently checked, and cited, proxy of U.S. economic health. But a lot of people β maybe most β don't even know what it is. It's just the stock prices of 30 big companies, summed up and roughly ... | [
"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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Potpourri with Paula Poundstone | [
"We chat with comedy legend Paula Poundstone about... well, all kinds of stuff, she's very chatty. Plus... Would You Rather, Hang It Up / Keep It Up, and an odd new segment called \"BBC Sports News.\""
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Some Florida Residents Evacuate Before Irma Comes Calling | [
"Florida is preparing for one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded β Hurricane Irma. Over the next few days, the storm is projected to deal a direct hit to Miami."
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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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FDA Issues Warning About Some Birth Control Pills | [
"The FDA warns women taking a certain class of birth control pills about new evidence that they pose a higher risk of blood clots."
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The Curious Listener: Where's 'Ask Me Another'? | [
"Two trivia questions for you: 1. What do you get when you add the Dalmatians plus the Luftballoons and divide by Ali Baba's thieves? 2. Is the word \"epoisses\" a type of cheese, a dance move, or a character from Moby Dick? (Keep reading to see if you are correct.) It's this breed of pressing issues NPR gets to th... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Gingery Roasted Beet And Sweet Potato Soup | [
"Borscht and I have never gotten along, but I've become good friends with this cheerful soup. The fresh ginger adds brightness, while the cayenne pepper packs some heat. Though delicious right away, this soup tastes even better the next day. You could serve it cold or at room temperature, but its flavors are fulles... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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'Che' Graphic Biography Explores The Myths And Truths Of The Legend | [
"If there's one defining characteristic of political discourse in our era, it's that the truth is swamped by myth. Made-up stories saturate social, and other, media β and real journalism is falsely targeted with chants of \"fake news.\" So it's the perfect moment to reflect on Ernesto \"Che\" Guevara, the veritable... | [
"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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2 Suspected Gunmen In 'Charlie Hebdo' Attack Remain At Large | [
"French police have taken an 18-year-old suspect identified as Mourad Hamyd into custody after he surrendered to authorities, according to multiple French news outlets. Hamyd had been sought in relation to a murderous attack on a satirical magazine's Paris office Wednesday, but it's not certain whether he was invol... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Church Group Recalls Life Before Sex Abuse Charges | [
"For decades, the windswept hillside known as Grand Valley Farm -- in the extreme southwestern corner of Missouri -- was home to a small, tight-knit religious community. But recently, the farm has gained unwanted attention amid allegations of child sexual abuse. Most of the accusers and the accused are related by ... | [
"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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Introducing 'The Checkout: Live From 92Y Tribeca' | [
"We want to tell you about a new jazz concert series in New York City. It brings some of the most interesting bands on today's scene and pairs them up in double bills. It's also being live broadcast, live webcast and recorded for archive. There will be professional audio and HD video. And you can see and hear it he... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Trump Wants India To Do More To Help With His Afghanistan Strategy | [
"President Trump said the U.S. appreciates India's contributions to stability in Afghanistan, but wants it to do more \"especially in the area of economic assistance and development.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Later In The Hour, Commentator | [
"Later in the hour, commentator Michael Walsh wonders \"What's wrong with American Orchestras?\" But first, we'll hear something that's gone right. One American orchestral success was the 42-year relationship between the Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Eugeny Ormandy. They perform the Minuet in G by Ignacy Pad... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: A Touching Candidac, What Is Winning? and Captain Catheter."
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Olympic Runner Gets Pumped Up With Vampire Weekend | [
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"Stories: 1) Political History Gets Animated in 'Chicago 10' 2) From Vampire Weekend, World Music with a Bite"
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Lessons From 1976 Flu Vaccinations | [
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Malaysian Police Seize Cash, Jewels, Designer Bags From Ousted Premier's Residence | [
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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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Supreme Court To Take Up Ban On Excessive Fines | [
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"Hold Me Closer Tony Danza" | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Colder Than Hell, Michigan;\" Wee Wee and WiFi 2020\" and \"Who's Watching?\""
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Preparing for a Potential Flu Pandemic | [
"Over the weekend, <EM>The New York Times</EM> reported that the United States is unprepared for a flu pandemic. Steve Inskeep talks to professor Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota, about the government's plan to prepare an massive outbreak."
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After 78 Years, A First: Math Prize Celebrates Work Of A Woman | [
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The NSA: America's Eavesdropper-in-Chief | [
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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A Guide To The Thursday Night Comedy Battle, Or: Please Watch 'Community' | [
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Obama Still 'Most Admired' Man, Gallup Says; Hillary Clinton Again Top Woman | [
"Though his approval ratings have fallen sharply over the past two years, President Obama remains the nation's most-admired man, Gallup and USA Today report. Their annual \"most-admired\" list shows that 22 percent of the 1,019 people surveyed chose Obama. At No. 2: former President George W. Bush, who was the choi... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Obama To Return Early To U.S. And Visit Dallas; Other Politicians Call For Unity | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Could Vote $500 Million To Arm, Train Syrian Rebels. -- Vikings Place Adrian Peterson On Exempt List. -- Meet The 2014 Winners Of The MacArthur 'Genius Grants'. And here are more early headlines: Obama Visits U.S. Central Command For Briefing On Anti-ISIS Efforts... | npr | {
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More Misery In Missouri: Levee Breached In Poplar Bluff; Region Drenched | [
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"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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Study: Ferns Younger, 'Smarter' Than Believed | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Actress Jaime Pressly, Telling 'The Truth' | [
"Jaime Pressly, a co-star of the sitcom My Name Is Earl, has a new book that tells the story of her life so far, from childhood in the small town of Kinston, N.C., to winning an Emmy for her role as Joy Turner. She recently shared some thoughts about the book β It's Not Necessarily Not The Truth β and her life in a... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Cooler Weather May Help Battle Southern California Wildfires | [
"A cold front that's bringing cool temperatures and rain showers to Southern California is welcome news to firefighters who are working to contain the Springs Fire in Ventura County west of Los Angeles. The blaze is one of a half dozen large fires burning in parched California, where the wildfire season is off to a... | [
"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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In Your Ear: Johnnetta Cole | [
"As part of Tell Me More's occasional series \"In Your Ear,\" Johnnetta Cole, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art, shares her musical inspirations. They range from the jazz virtuoso John Coltrane, to the legendary Billie Holiday, and to one of Africa's greatest singers, Miriam M... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Stepping Back From Assad Profile, Anna Wintour Decries Syrian 'Atrocities' | [
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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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Alito's Way: Conservative Judge Faces the Senate | [
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Chopin for Orchestra | [
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New Advice Column 'Homeroom' Answers Questions From Parents About Education | [
"Parents are juggling a lot with their children’s schooling a year into the pandemic. A new weekly column from The Atlantic aims to help them with some advice. Teacher, tutor and parent Abby Freireich is a co-author of “Homeroom,” along with Brian Platzer. She speaks with Here & Now‘s Jane C... | [
"Stories: 1) Courting Attention: Covering Calif.'s Marriage Trial 2) '36 Arguments' Poses Questions Of Faith, In Fiction"
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Viking's Choice: Pinkwash, 'Cancer Money' | [
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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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What Does The Moon Smell Like? | [
"It's now possible to get a whiff of what the moon smells like. The lunar surface smells like gunpowder, according to former NASA astronaut Charles Duke Jr. A company enlisted his help to recreate the odor for scratch-and-sniff ink in a series of art prints."
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Former Royal Marine Becomes 1st Amputee To Row Solo Across Atlantic | [
"Ninety-six days, 12 hours, 45 minutes. That was the record for an able-bodied person to do an unsupported row solo across the Atlantic Ocean from east to west. Former Royal Marine Lee Spencer did it in 60 days. And Spencer, an amputee, did it with one leg β becoming the first disabled person to row unsupported fro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Touts 'Great Chemistry' With China's Xi As Leaders Agree To Closer Ties. -- Spacey Cut From Film; Scenes To Be Re-Shot With Replacement Actor. -- Ex-U.S. Intel Chiefs Criticize CIA For Entertaining Russian Hack Conspiracy. And here are more early headlines: FEMA... | npr | {
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The Austin 100: Devon Gilfillian | [
"Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Genre: Soul Why We're Excited: Devon Gilfillian's glittering, soulful sound intersects with everything from vintage R&B to ragged folk-rock, but there's one constant on his debut album Black Hole Rainbow: a rangy, wonderfully expressive, sandy-smooth voice. Equally suited to for... | [
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Veterans And Civilians Find A Way To Connect Through Running | [
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17 Stunning Seconds Give Blackhawks The NHL's Stanley Cup | [
"A goal behind with about 80 seconds to go in regulation time, the Chicago Blackhawks scored twice in a 17-second span Monday night to beat the Boston Bruins and win the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup. The 3-2 victory came in Game 6 of the best-of-seven series. For Chicago, it's the team's second NHL champion... | [
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Coping with Gas Prices in the UK and LA | [
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4 Big Intelligence Stories You Missed Amid The Comey Headlines This Week | [
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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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Complex Reactions to Saddam Verdict in Arab World | [
"Citizens of Arabic countries have a variety of reactions to the death sentence delivered to Saddam Hussein Sunday. And the emotions vary by country, says Khaled al-Maeena, editor-in-chief of the English-language Arab News, based in Saudi Arabia. Many in countries near Iraq, such as Kuwait and Iran, believe Saddam... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Syria's Assad: 'We Don't Kill Our People'. -- Trip To Dubai Raises Questions About Pakistani Leader's Future. -- Roadside Bomb Kills 19 In Afghanistan. -- Internal Probe, Criminal Charges Still Pending In W.Va. Mine Disaster -- Pearl Harbor Attack's 70th Anniversary: Memo... | npr | {
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Sarah Ruhl Celebrates Her Mother With Play Featuring 70-Year-Old Peter Pan | [
"How do five grieving adult siblings end up in Neverland — one of them dressed in a Peter Pan suit? Playwright Sarah Ruhl puts them there in her new production “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday.” The show was written as a 70th birthday present for her mother, who had played the role of Peter Pan... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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John Bolton Casts Shadow Over Trump Impeachment Defense | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Romney's Foreign Policy Views Comfort, Unsettle GOP | [
"Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked up two big endorsements this week from GOP foreign policy luminaries: former Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and George Shultz. At this point in the presidential race, endorsements are pretty routine. But these particular endorsements are important, since ... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Asian Financial Markets Continue Selling Shares | [
"After a day of dramatic plunges, world financial markets began to stabilize. Investors remain on edge amid fears of a possible global recession. Wall Street closed lower Monday-- it's sixth worst decline in the last 112 years. Robert Cookson, Asian markets correspondent for the <em>Financial Times</em>, talks to R... | [
"Good morning. If you're looking for the score and a heads-up on the key moments from last night's World Series action, we've got that here: -- Cards Win On 11th-Inning Freese Clout; Force Game 7. St. Louis beat Texas 10-9 thanks to a dramatic solo home run in the 11th inning from third baseman David Freese. As fo... | npr | {
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Can The Gulf Spill Push Americans To Rethink Oil? | [
"In <em>The Fate of Nature,</em> former <em>Anchorage Daily News</em> reporter Charles Wohlforth writes that cleaning up oil spills is impossible, saying they're merely the cost of doing business. But how much destruction will it take to persuade Americans to embrace energy alternatives?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Week In Music: Taylor Swift's New Deal And Zayn Malik's Cover Of A Bollywood Hit | [
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Why Ahmad Never Got to Celebrate Halloween from Linda Sher and Ahmad Safi | [
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Is Russia Making Moves On Afghanistan? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Relive The Newport Folk Festival 2010 | [
"NPR Music will webcast George Wein's annual showcase of the best in folk music on July 31 and August 1 from beautiful Newport, R.I. Levon Helm, John Prine and many more are scheduled to perform, and to prepare you for the weekend, NPR partners WFUV and Folk Alley have hand-picked the best songs from this year's li... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Sunday Politics: McCain, NAFTA | [
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Police Identify Suspect In London Attack Near Parliament; Death Toll Rises To 4 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews CB4, the new satirical comedy produced by Nelson George, an... | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: Michael Feinstein, Roxy Music, Tyler Perry | [
"Michael Feinstein chronicles his experience working as an archivist and cataloger for legendary songwriter Ira Gershwin. Critic Ed Ward reviews Roxy Music's boxed set, The Complete Studio Recordings 1972-1982. And Tyler Perry talks about his new action thriller, Alex Cross."
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Will Gore Dinner Unite Clinton, Obama Campaigns? | [
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Jose Gonzalez, Vic Chesnutt, More 09-12-2007 | [
"Swedish art-pop singer Jens Lekman; Distinguished country crooner Nick Lowe; Broken Social Scene presents Kevin Drew; The gentle voiced, poignant Jose Gonzalez; The political and passionate Steve Earle; Southern flavored story artist Vic Chesnutt; Brilliant psychedelic pop from Rotary Downs. With host Bob Boilen.... | [
"2: Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN. He has a new release, \"Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992\" (Bar/None)."
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Beer Maker Pulls Alcoholic Energy Drinks | [
"Anheuser-Busch will stop making alcoholic energy drinks, and more news worth an honorable mention. On our blog, links to these stories. MIKE PESCA, host: Welcome back to the Bryant Park Project from NPR News online all the time at npr.org/bryantpark. RACHEL MARTIN, host: So, Mike, I was thinking about this n... | [
"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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Excerpt: Come Closer | [
"1 IN JANUARY I HAD A proposal due to my boss, Leon Fields, on a new project. We were renovating a clothing store in a strip mall outside the city. Nothing tremendous. I finished the proposal on a Friday morning and dropped it on his desk with a cheerful little note—“Let me know what you think!”&m... | [
"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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On Jobs, U.S. Ranks Worse Than Similar Nations | [
"U.S. unemployment remains at historically high levels. There was another reminder of that on Friday when the government reported the unemployment rate had risen another tenth of a percentage point to 9.6 percent. There were some glimmers of hope in that report -- namely that private businesses added 67,000 jobs. B... | [
"The president's speech in Cairo this morning hasn't distracted us completely from looking for the day's other top stories. They include: -- \"Rising Interest On Nations' Debts May Sap World Growth.\" The New York Times. -- \"Bankruptcy Filings Rise To 6,000 A Day As Job Losses Take Toll.\" USA TODAY. -- \"Californ... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Ebola Latest; Syrian Kurds Get U.S. Airdrops | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey Says It's Helping Iraqi Kurds Join Fight For Kobani. -- Latest Developments In The Ebola Story. And here are more early headlines: Hong Kong Official Blames Outside Governments For Unrest. (Businessweek) Hurricane Ana Swirls Away From Hawaii. (Los Angeles Times) ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Weekly Innovation: This Drone Fits In Your Pocket | [
"The narrative around drones is that they are killing machines. Unmanned tools of war that the government uses to avoid putting boots on the ground in conflict zones around the world. But drones are actually much more than that. In September, the Federal Aviation Administration gave approval to six Hollywood produc... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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At Camp David, Trump Outlines Vision On North Korea, Welfare, Immigration For 2018 | [
"Flanked by congressional Republican leadership and some members of his Cabinet at Camp David Saturday, President Trump vowed to be \"very involved\" in midterm elections later this year and said he had some \"incredible meetings\" with Republicans as the party charts its legislative course for 2018. In a wide-rang... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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India Sees Deadliest Day Of Pandemic With COVID-19 Deaths Topping 4,000 | [
"India reported its highest daily death toll β 4,187 people β on Saturday, weeks into the world's worst wave of coronavirus cases that's leaving people without lifesaving hospital beds, oxygen and drugs. In all, nearly 240,000 people in India are confirmed to have died from COVID-19, with reported infections toppi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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Eating Healthy Gets Tougher in a Poor Neighborhood | [
"Stockton is just a short drive from some of California's richest farmland. Yet in economically distressed southeast Stockton, it's difficult to find fresh fruits and vegetables. Markets mainly sell high-salt, high-sugar foods and alcohol. 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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In New Hampshire: Huge Rush After Obama Rally | [
"They did it in Iowa and now they're doing it in New Hampshire. Young people are getting out the vote today in the presidential primary. Thanks in part to Tyler Frisbee, senior at Dartmouth College and president of Vote Clamantis, a non-partisan student-led voter registration and participation program. She was a gu... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Older White Voters Who Helped Trump Win May Be In Play | [
"Four years ago, older white voters played a big role in helping to elect Donald Trump president, especially in key battleground states like Florida and Pennsylvania. Robert Griffin, who's with the Democracy Fund Voter Study Group, says to win a second term, Trump needs them to turn out in even bigger numbers. \"It... | [
"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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