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A Desk That Can Take A Ton Of Earthquake Rubble | [
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Searching For A Cure For Cancer, With Nobel Prize Winner James Allison | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti James Allison won the Nobel Prize for his landmark work on the immune system and cancer treatment. We’ll talk with him and other top researchers on where we are in the search for a cure. Guests James Allison, chair of the Department of Immunology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He won the 201... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Storytelling Helps Hospital Staff Discover The Person Within The Patient | [
"Bob Hall was recovering from yet another surgery when the volunteer first walked into his hospital room. It was March 2014, and unfortunately Hall had been in and out of the hospital quite a bit. It had been a rocky recovery since his lung transplant, three months earlier, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Vete... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Rep. Jim Jordan Previews Trump Defense In Impeachment Trial: 'Facts Are On The President's Side' | [
"Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio says the president's legal team plans to present \"key facts\" that prove President Trump should not be removed from office. Jordan is one of eight House lawmakers who are part of Trump’s defense team in the Senate impeachment trial. \"The Trump defense team will present th... | [
"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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Ex-FEMA Chief Points to Others in Katrina Failures | [
"Former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Michael Brown appeared before a congressional panel Tuesday to answer questions about the government's slow response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Brown blamed Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin for many mistakes."
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Trump Conflicts Could Violate The Constitution On Day 1, Lawyers Say | [
"Donald Trump will enter the White House with more potential conflicts of interest than any recent president. Steve Inskeep talks to recent White House ethics lawyers Richard Painter and Norman Eisen."
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Top Stories: Deadly Shooting At Paris Publication; Congress Opens | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- At Least 12 Dead In Shooting At Satirical Publication's Office In Paris. -- New House Leadership Passes A Tax Cut 'Scoreboard'. -- Gunman, 1 Victim Dead In Shooting At Texas VA Clinic. And here are more early headlines: Tail Section Of AirAsia Jet Found, Black Boxes Cou... | [
"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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Ukraine Protesters Denounce Russian Cash | [
"For weeks, protesters have been camped out in downtown Kiev, furious that Ukraine's government accepted a bailout loan from Russia and reneged on a promise to take Ukraine out of Russia's orbit and into the future with the European Union. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Anders Aslund of the Peterson Institute about the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baseball Legend Yogi Berra Dies At 90. -- In U.S. Visit, China's President Talks Hemingway And Rum. -- Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalist In Long-Running Case. And here are more early headlines: Traffic Cut Off Between Croatia, Serbia Over Migrants' Movements... | npr | {
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Buttigieg, Sanders Address Supporters Amid Nevada Results | [
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What Is Steve Bannon And Jeff Sessions' Shared Vision For Remaking America? | [
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U.S.-Poland Missile Deal Irks Russia | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration Asylum Restrictions | [
"The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can begin denying asylum requests from migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border nationwide who have not first applied in another country they traveled through."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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CBS News to Webcast Evening News | [
"Even if you're nowhere near a television, you'll be able to watch Katie Couric on CBS. The network says when Couric takes over the evening news next month, it will be simulcast on the Internet. The network persuaded local stations the live Webcast will add viewers, not take them away. Couric's Webcast will neverth... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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ICE Detains More Than 100 In Los Angeles-Area Immigration Raids | [
"Federal immigration agents have reportedly detained more than 100 people in ongoing sweeps in the Los Angeles area, targeting people in the country illegally. The immigration enforcement operations, which began Sunday, are pursuing roughly 400 people across seven Southern California counties, according to the Los ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Florida School Offered Kids Caffeine On Test Day | [
"Students at a Melbourne, Fla., elementary school were offered trail mix and Mountain Dew on the morning of standardized tests. A grandmother got the school to stop."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Where The Booming Stock Market Goes From Here | [
"The stock market is booming. We’ll look at the high, high Dow and the American economy behind it. Nearly half of Americans have zero invested in the stock market. Zero. That’s important to remember. But for those who do – whether megabucks or a few bucks in a 401k, these are heady days. The Dow Jones index c... | [
"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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Bill Clinton Asks For Toned-Down Rhetoric In U.S.; Ramped-Up Aid In Haiti | [
"\"You can leave a little blood on the canvas while you're boxing, but you don't want to try to stimulate the public debate with the kind of violent rhetoric that makes a guy like McVeigh listen more. You just don't want to do it. We don't want to go there again.\" That was former president Bill Clinton, speaking w... | [
"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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Probe of Muslim Charities Hurts Donations | [
"Many Muslims are shying away from making traditional donations to aid organizations, fearing they will be accused of supporting terrorism. The result: many feel they're failing to fulfill a holy obligation to give to charity. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Why The World Is Still Pumping So Much Oil Even As Demand Drops Away | [
"With the global economy in a pandemic-induced coma, the world just doesn't need a lot of oil. But oil is still flowing out of wells, and with nowhere else to go, it's filling up the world's storage tanks. The oversupply is so intense that this week U.S. oil prices briefly went negative. But why is that oil still ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Ford Considers Unloading Volvo | [
"Ford Motor Company is considering offers for Volvo, the Swedish car maker that Ford bought in 1999 for $6.5 billion. Robert Siegel talks with Micheline Maynard, of the <em>New York Times</em>, about whether the move signifies a broader \"back to basics\" shift in Detroit."
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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California Grocery Workers Consider Strike | [
"The Northern California grocery workers' union is trying to build public support for a strike against major supermarket chains. It is seeking better health care coverage from employers. Elaine Korry reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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There's Plenty To Stress Over In The 'Anxiety Election.' But What Will It Settle? | [
"How much should we worry about Tuesday? There is nothing more normal than the regular scheduling of midterm elections for governorships, one-third of the Senate and the House of Representatives. But this year's midterms, two years after the surprise election of President Trump, have brought on a major case of nat... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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How One Group Is Galvanizing Dissatisfied Voters | [
"In Colorado, a group is exploiting voter dissatisfaction with the two major political parties in an effort to elect unaffiliated candidates."
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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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Looking For A Home When Your Name Is Hispanic And Finding Discrimination Instead | [
"About a year ago, Gustavo Douaihi and Laura Smith were looking to rent a house in Baton Rouge, La. Douaihi, a geologist from Venezuela, and Smith, a high school English teacher who grew up in Alabama, had just gotten married. The couple was living in a tiny house overflowing with wedding presents when they noticed... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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New Program Allows People Fleeing Domestic Violence To Bring Their Pets | [
"In Reno, Nevada, a new facility has opened to house the pets of those seeking emergency shelter from domestic violence. Reno Public Radio’s Bree Zender (@breezender) reports."
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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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Migrants Turn To Risky, Remote Crossings | [
"With the numbers of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. now setting records, some people are trying to enter at the most remote parts of the American Southwest."
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The Cocktail Party Guide To Igor Stravinsky | [
"So last weekend at the craft-cocktail den, a few of your more \"cultured\" friends suddenly diverted the conversation — from the botanical attributes of new navy strength gins to the big 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Rite of Spring. \"It started a freakin' riot in Paris at its premiere,\" one o... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Bill Summers: A Percussionist in His Own Words | [
"Percussionist Bill Summers has spent more than 30 years tracing the rhythmic links between Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas. In the 1970s, Summers was experimenting with ancient flutes when Herbie Hancock hired him for his legendary fusion group, the Headhunters. Later, Summers teamed up with Quincy Jones to... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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'The Magic Flute,' Distilled To An Essence | [
"Legendary British stage director Peter Brook has made a career of deconstructing and reinvestigating the classics. He rearranged the soliloquies in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and cut the chorus from Bizet's Carmen and set it in a bullring. Now, at 86, Brook is taking on one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's best-loved work... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Hurricane Matthew Causes Floods On The Low-Lying Barrier Tybee Island In Georgia | [
"Latest on the impacts of Hurricane Matthew, from Tybee Island off the coast of Georgia, where some residents decided to ride out the storm."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Double Take 'Toons: Presidents' Day 2011 | [
"Ed Hall and Olle Johansson show us that Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are timeless symbols of American democracy."
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South Korea Is Contending With A 'Gamergate' Of Its Own — Over A T-Shirt | [
"An online controversy over a South Korean voice actress's tweeted image of a T-shirt has escalated into what is now being called East Asia's version of Gamergate — a reference to the vitriolic controversy that pitted gamers, largely men, against women in tech. Twelve hours after posting a photo of a shirt reading ... | [
"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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West Bank Beer Festival Attracts Jewish Israelis | [
"Each year, the Palestinian village of Taybe holds a festival to celebrate its popular brand of beer. The festival has become a symbol for young, often westernized Palestinians who use it as a showcase for music, art and culture. it's a rare chance for people to come and see a different side of the Palestinian terr... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Wondrous Life' Explores Multinationality 2) March on the Pentagon, 40 Years Later 3) 'Chicha' Music Expands out of Peru"
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A Closer Look at Raul Castro | [
"Cuba's National Assembly has chosen Raul Castro to take over as president from his brother Fidel. Brian Latell, who has written a biography of Raul Castro, talks with Jacki Lyden about what to expect from the transition. Latell, a former high-ranking U.S. intelligence officer, is the author of After Fidel: The Ins... | [
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Academy of American Poets Receives $4.5 Million Grant | [
"Money talks ... in verse. \"Money is a kind of poetry,\" the poet Wallace Stevens once wrote. That might be so, but poems rarely pay the poet's bills. Still, poetry reading in the U.S. has skyrocketed in recent years, according to the National Endowment for the Arts' Survey of Public Participation in the Arts. Th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border. -- Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country. And here are more early headlines: Obama Discusses Globalization On Trip to Germany. (BBC) Uncontrolled Wildfires Scorching Southern ... | npr | {
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Paris Attacks Expected To Shape Second Democratic Debate | [
"Democratic candidates are gathering tonight in Des Moines, Iowa, for their second debate of the 2016 primary season."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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As The Taliban Capture More Territory, Afghan Journalists Face More Risks | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Najib Sharifi, president of the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee, about the dangers of being an Afghan journalist as the Taliban gain ground in Afghanistan."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Challenger Anniversary | [
"Daniel remembers the Challenger explosion, which took place ten years ago today. He speaks with Karen Colby, a former student of astronaut Christa McAuliffe who is now a teacher in New Hampshire; and with Gene Kranz, who was at mission control for NASA when the explosion took place."
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Rilo Kiley Will Try to Love You | [
"Jenny Lewis has the clear voice and honest melodicism of a guitar-strumming angel. But she is so good to look at and so forthright about her sexuality that some of the band's serious-minded natural audience suspect she is a pop starlet on the make, like Rihanna or the pitiable Britney Spears. On Rilo Kiley's new a... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Will Team USA's High-Tech Speedskating Suit Pay Off In Gold? | [
"A years-in-the-making, top-secret engineering and design project for a superaerodynamic suit to be worn by U.S. speedskaters at next month's Winter Olympics was finally unveiled Thursday. Defense contractor Lockheed Martin and sporting goods company Under Armour released photos of the suit they're calling \"Mach 3... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Thousands of Troops' Iraq Tour Extended | [
"Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says about 20,000 U.S. troops will stay in Iraq three months longer than had been expected. The Pentagon says the soldiers -- a quarter of whom serve in National Guard and military reserve units -- are needed to cope with renewed fighting in Iraq. The troops had been told they wou... | [
"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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Hollywood Revitalization | [
"NPR's Mandalit Del Barco reports that there is a move afoot to restore Hollywood to the grandeur of its gracious past - and eliminate the somewhat seedy enterprises that have taken over the area in recent years."
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Director Of 'St. Elmo's Fire' And 'Batman Forever' Dies At 80 | [
"Movie director Joel Schumacher died Monday after battling cancer. Fans remember him as much for his unabashed love of blockbusters as for his creative spirit."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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As Palm Oil Farms Expand, It's A Race To Save Indonesia's Orangutans | [
"On a hillside on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, about 50 red-haired refugees are learning how to be orangutans once again. The country's booming palm oil industry has encroached on their habitats, leaving many of them homeless and orphaned. Palm oil is hard to avoid. It's in cookies, soap, doughnuts and lipstic... | [
"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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As It Happened: President Obama's Address To Students | [
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15 Years Later, Putin Is Still In Power And Popular At Home | [
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Reports: Rattner To Settle SEC Charges | [
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Weather Forces NASA to Delay Launch | [
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Who's Carl This Time | [
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The Different Worlds Of Jasmine Guy | [
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Zoë Saldaña Climbed Into Lt. Uhura's Chair, Reluctantly | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Randall Bramblett, Recorded Live In Concert | [
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World Leaders March In Solidarity With French Terror Attack Victims | [
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German Town's Traffic Plan: Remove Signs, Curbs | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Paul Is Undead' | [
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In Defense of the $500 Stroller | [
"Tip of the day: don't admit to the office what you pay for baby gear. Yes, I dropped almost $500 on a stroller (mostly with gift cash and cards from the baby shower, if that's any excuse); and, yes, it shot through the office faster than news of the latest celebrity sex tape scandal. Here's the thing: baby stuff i... | [
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Academic Foul: Some Colleges Accused Of Helping Athletes Cheat | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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A Web Of GOP Influence | [
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Experts: Cancer Research Program In Big Trouble | [
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McCain Campaign Dogged by Funding, Lobbying Ties | [
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A New Approach To Incarceration In The U.S.: Responsibility | [
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Music We Missed: Them Crooked Vultures | [
"At Morning Edition, we've been finishing 2009 by catching up on great music we didn't get a chance to tell you about this year. On the last day of the year, it's Them Crooked Vultures. The story starts with a birthday party for Dave Grohl, who first became famous as the drummer for Nirvana, and later as the fron... | [
"Second Chance Artist: Peter Bjorn and John Album: Gimme Some Rumour Has It Artist: Adele Album: 21 Sketch #6 Artist: Son Lux Album: Untitled (RPM Challenge) Hear more from Son Lux's album-in-a-month project. The Honest Truth Artist: Typhoon Album: A New Kind Of House Roni Artist: Chikita Violenta Album: TRE3 Helpl... | npr | {
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Sarkozy's 'Conquest': A Politico's Path To Power | [
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People With HIV Are Less Likely To Get Needed Cancer Treatment | [
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Brahms' Second Symphony | [
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Republicans Aim To Have Neil Gorsuch Confirmed By Early April | [
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Media Played Role in '70s Mideast Peace Process | [
"Walter Cronkite recalls his own role in what turned out to be a breakthrough in the Middle East. In 1977, when Cronkite was anchor of the CBS Evening News, he helped bring together Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachin Begin, in meetings that laid the groundwork for the 1978 Camp David ag... | [
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Obama Outspending McCain On TV Ads | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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After Maine Voters Approve Medicaid Expansion, Governor Raises Objections | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Finding A 'Safe' Place For Cash | [
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Rights Case Could Alter Handling Of Terror Suspects | [
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Migrant Influx Puts Pressure On Resources At Southern Border | [
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Hope for a Languishing Peace Process? | [
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Comedian Serious about Mexican-American Art | [
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Cyprus' Bank Deposit Tax Would Hit Russian Wallets | [
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Riddle For A Winter Morning | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Cranberry Nut Breakfast Rolls | [
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"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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What Do Republican Voters Think About The Impeachment Inquiry? | [
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Jobless Americans Plan Next Steps As Benefits Dry Up | [
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Are Science And Truth At Odds? | [
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Mission Of African-American Museum Writ Large In Its Very Design | [
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Week In Politics: The Jesse Jackson Incident | [
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Expert: Chilean Mine 'Not Unlike Being In A Prison' | [
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Examining The Diplomatic Deal Between Israel, United Arab Emirates | [
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In Denver Taxis, Extra Eyes On The Street For Police | [
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Sandwich Monday: The White Castle Veggie Slider | [
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In 'We Are Bridges,' A Writer Resurrects Her Great Grandfather's Memory | [
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At The European Gull Screeching Championship, Seagulls Don't Ruffle Anyone's Feathers | [
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Can This Lyric Be Saved? | [
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Sandwich Monday: PB&J Balls | [
"Certain foods are supposed to be spheres: Cocoa Puffs; gum balls; eggs (if your chicken is broken). The folks at Welch's have spherified the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and if they're allowed to do that, we're allowed to make up the word spherified. Ian: It looks like they came out of a PB&Rabbit. Miles: Fin... | [
"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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Billions Of Oysters Key To Revitalize Chesapeake Bay | [
"A hatchery at the University of Maryland is dedicated to repopulating the Chesapeake Bay with nearly a billion oysters each year. Harvests of native oysters in the bay are less than 1 percent of what they once were. The oysters filter pollution and the decline has changed the entire ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia Navarro takes a moment to remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg."
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"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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Obama Win, GOP Losses Examined | [
"David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em> says there is little evidence voters have bought the liberal agenda, but notes the GOP could take up to 15 years to recover. E.J. Dionne of the <em>Washington Post</em> calls Barack Obama both practical and progressive."
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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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Commentary: Ann Coulter and 'Treason' | [
"Ann Coulter has written a book, \"Treason: Liberal Treachery from the Cold War to the War on Terrorism.\" Coulter is a frequent conservative voice heard on news talkshows. And if you caught one of her many appearances, you would have seen commentator Rick Cleveland, too."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Hold Por Favor,\" \"Uber-Banana Seat\" and \"Good and Bad News For Wisconsin.\""
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Eurovision 2012: The Babushki Make It To The Final | [
"This week, Europeans can forget about the debt crisis and politics for a moment, and throw themselves into rooting for their home country or favorite artist. Eurovision 2012 is under way, and about half a billion viewers are expected to tune in for the finale on Saturday. The song contest started in the 1950s, and... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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The Black Roots Of Rock And Roll: Part 2 | [
"Throughout February, music journalist John Morrison is helping World Cafe celebrate Black History Month with a series called The Black Roots of Rock and Roll. He'll dig into how black artists invented and subsequently influenced rock, decade by decade. The series continues today with Morrison shining a spotlight ... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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Kevin Eubanks Reflects On 15 Years Leading Leno | [
"Kevin Eubanks has ended his 15 year run as band leader of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Eubanks got his start on the show playing guitar in the Tonight Show band under leader Branford Marsalis. Three years into the gig, he got the nod from Jay Leno to lead the band when Marsalis left. Now, Eubanks has decided to... | [
"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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House Intel GOP Report: Witnesses Say They Didn't Collude With Russian Interference | [
"Updated at 1:24 p.m. EDT House intelligence committee Republicans revealed Thursday why they're ending their investigation into Russia's attack on the 2016 election by concluding President Trump's campaign did not conspire with it: People involved said they didn't. \"When asked directly, none of the interviewed wi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Vermont - Gay Marriage | [
"Steve Young reports same sex marriage was the big issue at the annual Town Meetings held in many Vermont communities yesterday. A legislative committee has endorsed a bill granting gay couples the same legal benefits as married Vermonters. But those legislators faced angry constituents at yesterday's Town Meetings... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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