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Don't Cry Over Burnt Milk In South Texas; Savor It | [
"Stepping into a La Michoacana Meat Market in South Texas is a lot like crossing into Mexico — except you don't need a passport. This grocery chain caters to the Mexican immigrant population, and it's filled with the sounds, ingredients, brands and products from south of the border. My wife, Yvette Benavides, and I... | [
"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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American Elections: The Nation's Best Kept Secret | [
"This morning at 7:08 a.m., I voted alone for the first time in 20 years. I walked the four blocks to my polling place at a local church without my usual entourage — at least one or two kids and a dog. I have always voted after work and school, walking in balmy weather with my children first in strollers, then hol... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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The Moldy Peaches Are On The View! | [
"It is true. A little surreal. They were interviewed and even hugged by Whoopi Goldberg. Kimya Dawson must be so happy. She expressed her love for Ms. Goldberg right here on the BPP last week. Take a listen."
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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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Thomas Alva Edison, Part I | [
"The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise of Thomas Alva Edison is a two-part story that explores the recorded legacy of the near-deaf inventor of the talking machine. Part I - Born before the Civil War, Edison died just two years after the stock market crash of 1929. The inventor of the repeating telegraph, th... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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A World War II Diary and Lost Love | [
"In 1943, a Marine pilot kept a diary during his service in World War II. Lt. Charles C. Winnia chronicled his missions flying against the Japanese in the Pacific, and his love for a girl back in Nashville, Tenn. Winnia was shot down, and never came home. His diary -- nearly forgotten for over 60 years -- was recen... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Pelecanos' New Book Takes A Page From The Past | [
"George Pelecanos knows how to make a killing. His best-selling tales of gumshoes and savage acts on gritty streets in and around the nation's capital have proven him a master of crime noir. His latest novel, The Turnaround, trains its focus on yet another urban nightmare, but this one is based on an incident that... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Remembering Private Silva | [
"Army Pvt. Sean Silva was a hard-working young man known in high school as a dependable, generous team player. Silva died earlier this month in Iraq at age 23. He is among more than 100 American servicemen who have died from hostile fire in Iraq since May 1, when President Bush declared an end to major hostilities.... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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'The Wire' Opens Final Season | [
"HBO's critically acclaimed drama, The Wire, kicked off its fifth and final season last night. Farai Chideya goes one-on-one with actress Felicia \"Snoop\" Pearson, who plays an androgynous street corner killer. Then, she talks with Jamie Hector, who portrays emerging drug lord Marlo Stanfield. FARAI CHIDEYA, hos... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Laura Poitras, Puzzling Over A Jihadi's Journey | [
"Laura Poitras' documentary The Oath tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Hamdan, who both worked for Osama bin Laden at one time in their lives. At bin Laden's urging, Jandal and Hamdan married two sisters, and became brothers-in-law. They worked together in the late 1990s for al-Qaida leader, who was... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Hemophilia & Lawsuits | [
"NPR's Richard Harris reports that four companies accused of failing to protect poeple with hemophilia from the AIDS virus are proposing a plan to settle pending lawsuits. The plan would pay $600 million to thousands of people who were infected with the AIDS virus by infected clotting factor. But it's unclear wheth... | [
"King-Drew Could Cease to Exist as a Public Hospital. Ethical Standards at Hewlett-Packard. End Music."
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On Memorial Day, a Trek to the Capital | [
"We offer some of the sounds of the holiday, from Arlington National Cemetery, where President Bush laid a wreath today, and from the National Mall. Host Guy Raz speaks with people there about who they're thinking of on this Memorial Day."
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"Breaking News of the Attack on the World Trade Center."
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Nevada Nurse Shares The Emotional Toll Of Working On The Frontlines | [
"Researchers at George Washington University estimate that Nevada is one of 11 states at risk of straining their supply of intensive care doctors during the pandemic. Nevada is among the states with the most COVID-19 cases per-capita over the past week. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins gets a view from the inside wi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign. -- ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead Kurds In Northern Syria. -- Sen. Warren: We Need Regulators Who 'Work For The American People'. And here are more early headlines: Secret Service Unaware Armed Man Was Recent... | npr | {
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Exploring The Religious Naturalist Option | [
"Adam recently wrote a nice piece on the \"spiritual but not religious\" distinction being made these days. He noted that \"religious\" is commonly used to connote being affiliated with a traditional religion and \"spiritual\" to connote some larger sense of awe and wonder. I'm offering another take on these matter... | [
"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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'Wild Blessings': Wendell Berry's Passions, Reframed | [
"Wendell Berry, the Kentucky-based agrarian philosopher, has been described as our era's heir to Emerson and Thoreau — a writer concerned with the importance of community, and with the lessons we can learn from the natural world. Now, the Actors Theatre of Louisville is putting his ideas on stage. There were plent... | [
"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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Lindsey Buckingham: A Time To Every Purpose | [
"Lindsey Buckingham helped make Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands of all time. He works mostly solo today, and his sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, just came out. Buckingham takes the \"solo\" designation seriously: He wrote, produced and engineered the album himself, as well as playing most of the instrum... | [
"Stories: 1) Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them 2) Dierks Bentley's 'Home' Is Full Of Country Struggles"
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Trump's Immigration Message In The State Of The Union | [
"President Trump's State of the Union was a speech where he touted some of his accomplishments and laid out more of what he wants to do in the coming year, which includes changing immigration policy."
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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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Screenwriters MARC NORMAN and TOM STOPPARD | [
"Screenwriters MARC NORMAN and TOM STOPPARD. The two wrote the screenplay for \"Shakespeare in Love\" which has been nominated for an Academy Award for best original screenplay. NORMAN'S other screenwriting credits include \"The Aviator\" and \"Waterworld.\" STOPPARD is also the playwright of \"Rosencrantz and Guil... | [
"Terry continues her discussion about television violence with theformer president of NBC Entertainment, BRANDON TARTIKOFF. And then with T-V critic DAVID BIANCULLI."
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Guan Tianlang Becomes Youngest Ever To Make Masters Cut | [
"Despite receiving a rare penalty, China's 14-year-old Guan Tianlang hung on to make the cut at the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, making the eighth-grader the youngest player to make the cut on a major PGA tournament. As PGAtour.com reports, Guan was assessed a one-stroke penalty for taking too ... | [
"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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Linkfest: Brazilian Tourists Paying for Slum Tours | [
"Police in Rio de Janeiro are looking into claims that a company selling tours of the Brazilian city's slums offers travelers the chance to meet armed drug dealers. It's quite a Ramble. Brazil tourists \"meet drug dealers\"/ Chinese switch license-plate numbers to escape speeding violations/ France reveals British ... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Syrian Refugees Flee To Turkey As ISIS Advances | [
"Some 130,000 Syrian refugees fleeing the advance of Islamic State militants have crossed the border into Turkey in the past four days, Turkey’s deputy prime minister said Monday, warning that the number could rise further as the militants continue their onslaught. Numan Kurtulmus warned that the number could... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Uptop: Reading Is Fundamental | [
"Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton discuss fighting and succumbing to the need for reading glasses. Not related, but has anyone seen my reading glasses? I swear I just had them. Heard on Home Cooking With Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Superstore's Nico Santos"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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For Some Gang Members In El Salvador, The Evangelical Church Offers A Way Out | [
"In El Salvador's capital, San Salvador, people drive around with their car windows closed to avoid petty theft. But when they enter neighborhoods controlled by gangs, they keep their car windows open, to show their faces. That way the gangs know they're not an enemy. In the center of one such neighborhood, known a... | [
"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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Al-Qaida Media Blitz Has Some On Alert | [
"In the past month, al-Qaida has embarked on a media blitz. It has released three videos supporting militant and terrorist groups in Somalia and the Sudan, and experts say this is part of a growing body of evidence that shows al-Qaida is trying to extend its reach in the Horn of Africa. The first al-Qaida video wa... | [
"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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Sorting Through The Overhauled Tax Code | [
"This week on the Call-In we wanted to know what questions you had about the tax cut President Trump signed into law on Friday. Now, we try to answer some of them."
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"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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IRS Inspector General To Review Handling Of Conservative Groups | [
"One commissioner ran the IRS when it engaged in targeted scrutiny of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. A second commissioner was in charge when the agency continued to withhold information from Congress. On Tuesday, they testified together for the first time, to the Senate Finance Committee."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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1. Jelly Roll Morton | [
"A new recording of piano roll music by Jelly Roll Morton was recently released on compact disc. Liane visits music scholar Artis Wodehouse in the Bronx, where Wodehouse discusses the making of \"Jelly Roll Morton -The Piano Rolls\" (Nonesuch 79363-2). The new CD presents Morton's music transferred to a concert gra... | [
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More Parishes Declared Disaster Areas As Louisiana Floods Kill 11 | [
"Federal officials are expanding a disaster declaration in Louisiana after devastating floods killed at least 11 people and caused widespread property damage. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that 20 parishes are now under a disaster declaration with a \"historic flood event\" damaging some 40,000 homes and ... | [
"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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Expo Puts Gamers in Control | [
"The Electronics Entertainment Expo is underway, and gaming industry heavyweights are showing off some brand new technology and software. Pro gamers and expo attendees Ralph Cooper and Kyle Orland are co-hosts of the NPR podcast, Press Start."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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What Can Kids Learn By Doing Dangerous Things? | [
"Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episode Growing Up. About Gever Tulley's TED Talk Tinkering School Founder Gever Tulley says that when kids are given sharp tools and matches, their imaginations take off and they become better problem-solvers. About Gever Tulley Software engineer Gever Tulley is the co-founder of Tink... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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First Listen: Sly And The Family Stone, Highlights From 'Higher!' | [
"The story of Sylvester Stewart — we call him Sly Stone — is that of a great urban engineer who launched out of the Bay Area in 1967 with a series of bridge-making hits: fusing rock to rhythm and blues, bringing jazz and funk into the mainstream with a band that was black and white, male and female. The story takes... | [
"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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An Epic Tale of 'Desertion' | [
"Alan Cheuse reviews <EM>Desertion</EM>, by Abdulrazak Gurnah. The novel begins at the end of the 19th century in East Africa, and continues on to span several generations and continents."
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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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New Evidence Released: Trayvon Martin Had Traces Of Pot In System | [
"A huge trove of documents has been released by prosecutors in the Trayvon Martin case. Among the biggest revelations so far is that the autopsy reveals Martin had THC in his system. But police said the shooting was \"ultimately avoidable.\" ABC News, which is digging through the documents, reports: \"The autopsy ... | [
"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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Morning News Brief: Schneiderman Allegations, Iran Nuclear Deal | [
"N.Y. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned after an article detailed allegations by 4 women that he physically abused them. And, Trump is set to make an announcement about the Iran nuclear deal."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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In Japan, MRIs Cost Less | [
"Prices for MRIs are much cheaper in Japan than in the U.S. The difference in prices provides some insight into why health care costs are so high in the U.S. There's something else at work, too. MRIs are very popular in Japan: Some people get them every year even if they aren't sick."
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Pakistani Journalist Hamid Mir | [
"Forum talks to Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, the only one to have interviewed Osama bin Laden after the events of September 11, 2001."
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Checking in with the Rev. Al Sharpton | [
"Beth Fertig of member station WNYC reports on the status of the Rev. Al Sharpton's presidential bid, and what he hopes to accomplish if he's not the Democratic nominee."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Harkin's Endorsement Helps Dean in Iowa | [
"With the Iowa caucuses less than 10 days distant, former Vermont governor Howard Dean gets a key endorsement from Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa. Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates are taking part in the caucuses. The outcome in Iowa is particularly vital to U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri. Hear ... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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The Future Of Student Loan Forgiveness | [
"The question of whether President Joe Biden should forgive student loans — and how much should be forgiven — has taken up a lot of air among Democrats lately. Over 40 million borrowers owe $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. That's led some politicians, voters and advocates to call on the government to forgive... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Corpus Christi, Texas, Identifies Contaminant As Tap Water Ban Remains For Many | [
"Corpus Christi, Texas, has lifted a water ban for some parts of the city, while continuing to warn residents in the middle of the city not to use their tap water for any reason. Officials warned residents on Wednesday night of possible contamination by an industrial chemical, and emphasized that boiling or otherwi... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Trayvon Martin Was Afraid, Too | [
"Do you mind if I take a few minutes to tell you about my son? He has three beautiful sisters but right now I'll just tell you about him. He is 8 now and he loves anything that involves dirt, any ball, and running around. He still has deliciously long eyelashes and long musician's fingers; he is learning to play th... | [
"Stories: 1) Clarence Thomas, Alone at the Pinnacle 2) 'Lucifer Effect' Asks Why Good People Go Bad"
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At P.R. Visit, Obama Pledges Economic Support | [
"President Obama made a quick trip to Puerto Rico Tuesday. The visit was long on symbolism but short on substance. Puerto Rico suffered more than most of the country during the recent recession, and Obama pledged to continue economic support for the island. The president's message was also aimed, at least in part, ... | [
"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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Pandemic Spurs A Student's College Plan Pivot | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ariadne Quintero, a high school senior in Orlando, Fla., who's chosen to attend community college rather than a four-year university due to the coronavirus pandemic."
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"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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On Climate Policy, Romney Walks A Tightrope | [
"This story is part of a two-part series about the presidential candidates' climate policies. Click Here For The Story About President Obama Neither presidential candidate mentioned climate change during their three debates — in fact, the issue is nearly absent from the entire campaign. That's because the issue pos... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Kesha Loses Appeal To Break Deals With Dr. Luke | [
"Singer Kesha has lost the latest round in her long-standing and acrimonious legal battle with producer Dr. Luke, which began with a suit filed in California in October 2014 accusing him of drugging and raping her. On Tuesday, the New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan ruled that the singer cannot pursue a count... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Colorado Digs Out from Weekend Blizzard | [
"The weekend blizzard that paralyzed the Plains states has claimed at least 12 lives and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands of people in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma. Drifts are as high as houses in some places. Military Humvees are slowly making their way to farm and ranch houses to check on r... | [
"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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Ollabelle, Recorded Live In Concert | [
"It began as an informal folk-rock jam session at a bar on weekends, but Ollabelle evolved into a full-time entity at the beginning of this decade. After recording its organic, impressively collaborative debut on spec at a local studio, Ollabelle won over producer T-Bone Burnett, who was impressed enough to sign th... | [
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Pianist Aleck Karis Performs | [
"Pianist Aleck Karis performs two brief pieces by Igor Stravinsky: \"Ragtime\" from 1918 and the neo-classic Sonata of 1924. Recorded earlier this month at Columbia University in New York. (Miller Theatre)"
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"Charlotte Children's Choir and tubist Zachary Graff, 17, perform \"Roger Bobo Plays the Tuba\" by Brian Holmes."
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Still Need A Lawn Yeti? Good News — SkyMall May Be Cleared For Relaunch | [
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From the Virginia Arts Festival | [
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Cornell's Jaques On March Madness Magic | [
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Alice Sebold's Bleak 'Almost Moon' | [
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In New Book From Elder Bush, Strong Words For His Son's Administration | [
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Missouri Democrats Head To The Polls | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Slate's Summary Judgment: 'Beyond the Sea,' 'In Good Company,' 'The Merchant of Venice' | [
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Pakistani Protests Pose Challenge to Musharraf | [
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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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Obama Proposes Guantanamo-Shutdown Plan | [
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Rose Harrington Obituary | [
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NFL 'Deflategate' Saga Continues With Both Sides Back In Federal Court | [
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Tiny Desk Special Edition: Red Baraat's Holi Celebration | [
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"The Nashville artist Houston Kendrick contains multitudes. His latest album, Small Infinity, is a rich and vibrant mix of rap, R&B and pop, with technicolor songs that reflect on childhood, young love and the journey of self-discovery. We open this week's show with the track \"Ugly Vybes\" from Small Infinity and ... | npr | {
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Pastor Urges Texas Shooting Survivors To Choose Light Over Darkness | [
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Fire Guts Maine Island's Lone Store | [
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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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A Literary Take on the Legend of John Brown | [
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New Money Rules That May Affect You | [
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How Virginia Congressional Shooting Echoes 2011 Attack | [
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First Listen: A Tribute To Os Mutantes | [
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Bitcoin Or Bust: One Couple's Quest To Live On Virtual Currency | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Patti Smith's guitarist LENNY KAYE talks about the new four-CD collection called Nuggets | [
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Amina Figarova On Piano Jazz | [
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A Brief History of Political Corruption | [
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Running Out Of Food, Medicine And Patience In Venezuela | [
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Ani DiFranco On Reading The News, Taking Bike Rides And Making Space To Evolve | [
"Our Daily Breather is a series where we ask writers and artists to recommend one thing that's helping them get through the days of isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Who: Ani DiFranco Where: New Orleans, La. Recommendation: Staying informed and immersing yourself in activity I know this is meant to be a r... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Alimony Till Death Do Us Part? Nay, Say Some Ex-Spouses | [
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Tesla's Ambitions Run Into The Realities Of Making Cars | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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U.S. Biathlon Team Speaks Out For Gun Control | [
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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GLOW And Lena Waithe | [
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Al-Qaida Mastermind Rose Using American Hustle | [
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Surprise Invitation Lands Syrian Peace Talks In Hot Water | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Poll Results: All Songs Considered Listeners' Favorite 100 Albums Of 2016 | [
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Remembering Actor Ivan Dixon | [
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"Stories: 1) Full Disclosure And The Goldman Sachs Investigation 2) Remembering Film And Stage Star Lynn Redgrave"
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Sarah Paulson: Ratched & Run | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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Inside Insight: President Obama And Afghanistan | [
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Site Proves Everyone's a Critic | [
"The Zagat restaurant guide used to be the standard for restaurant reviews by regular folks, but today people can play the part of critic on sites like Yelp. Katy McLaughlin of the Wall Street Journal explores the pluses and pitfalls of citizen write-ups. See our blog for an invitation to Yelp the Bryant Park Proje... | [
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Cystic Fibrosis Drug Wins Approval | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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A Note Of Appreciation And Farewell For Margaret Low Smith | [
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Bob Woodward. His Words, Your Questions. | [
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Obama Plans To Cut Deficit In Half By End Of Term | [
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On Fire: The Science Behind Streaks | [
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NCAA To Return Penn State Wins Lost After Sandusky Scandal | [
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Jan. 6 Hearing, Infrastructure, Mask Mandates Dominate Week In Politics | [
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Kent Tritle: One Man, Three Messiahs | [
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Vigil Honors Manchester Victims; Across The Globe People Are Mournful | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Trump Faces Most Consequential Day Of His Presidency So Far | [
"Throughout the campaign, President Trump billed himself as a master negotiator who would make the \"best deals\" for the American people. That reputation and the reach of the president's bully pulpit face a tough test Friday after he gave House Republicans an ultimatum to vote to repeal and replace the Affordable ... | [
"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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Our Vulnerable Election System / Remembering Martin Landau | [
"Journalist Kim Zetter has been writing about cybersecurity and the integrity of our voting systems for more than a decade. Zetter talks about how election security has already been breached, and what kind of hack could happen next. Also, we remember Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau. He spoke with Terry Gross in 1... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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Wineries Spring Up Across Israel | [
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Always Go To The Funeral | [
"I believe in always going to the funeral. My father taught me that. The first time he said it directly to me, I was 16 and trying to get out of going to calling hours for Miss Emerson, my old fifth grade math teacher. I did not want to go. My father was unequivocal. \"Dee,\" he said, \"you're going. Always go to t... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Giuliani Pitches Christian Conservatives at Regent | [
"Republican presidential hopeful Rudolph Giuliani spoke at a luncheon addressing conservative Christian voters Tuesday at Regent University. The former New York mayor's appearance on televangelist Pat Robertson's turf has been much anticipated because of Giuliani's decision to maintain his pro-abortion stance. Da... | [
"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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The Phoenix Symphony, Conducted | [
"The Phoenix Symphony, conducted by James Sedares (sed-DAIR-ress), performs \"Grandfather's Story\" from Aaron Copland's suite from his film score for \"The Red Pony.\" (Koch International 3-7092-2 H1)"
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"The world broadcast premiere of Larsen's \"Eleanor Roosevelt,\" as performed this past Sunday in New York's Merkin Concert Hall. Judith Clurman conducts the New York Concert Singers, narrator June LeBell, and the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble. (NPR)"
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Obama On Job News: 'We Still Have A Big Hole To Fill' | [
"Reacting to this morning's news of weak job growth and an uptick in the unemployment rate, President Obama just said that the report \"confirms what most Americans already know — we still have a long way to go and a lot of work to do to give people the security they deserve.\" He said that the 2007-2009 recession ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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From 'Piano In Hollywood,' | [
"From \"Piano in Hollywood,\" Santiago Rodriguez and the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra perform the \"Warsaw Concerto\" by Richard Addinsell. The conductor is William Hudson. (Elan CD 82268)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Baseball-Loving Nuns In Texas Keep The Faith | [
"The whole point of faith is to hold a belief when you have no solid evidence to support it. For almost 40 years, two Catholic nuns have had faith in the Texas Rangers. They've had season tickets since 1972. They're so devoted, they now have Parking Space No. 1. The Rangers never came close to the World Series unti... | [
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