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What's The Responsibility Of Doctors When It Comes To Yemen? | [
"Editor's note: This story was originally published on November 14 and has been updated to reflect a new commentary on Yemen published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Three weeks ago, 10-year-old Sara was sitting up in her bed at a hospital in Hodeidah, Yemen. A small hole sliced into her throat was helping... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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It Ain't Easy Covering The NFL As A Female Reporter | [
"The New York Jets are already making headlines for their performance at a team practice on Saturday when a female reporter for Mexico's TV Azteca interviewed quarterback Mark Sanchez. Allegedly, some members of the team acted inappropriately, including catcalls and hooting. Tara Sullivan, a reporter for <em>The Re... | [
"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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Despite 'King James,' NBA Feeling the Pinch | [
"The interest generated by Cleveland Cavaliers rookie LeBron \"King\" James has not saved the National Basketball Association from a financial downturn as the league playoffs begin. Commissioner David Stern says fewer people tuned in to watch NBA games on network TV this year. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and Stefan Fa... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 15, 2007 Drudge Report: Imus Return to Airwaves in December -- \"In a dramatic and dazzling career rebound, controversial radio host Don Imus has secured a deal returning him to the airwaves on December 3 -- this time on the nation's most listened to talk station. 'Imus In The Morning' will ma... | npr | {
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Microsoft Pressured ISPs | [
"NPR's Larry Abramson reports that it's been another bad week for Microsoft as the company was forced to admit in court that it pressured internet service providers into giving the Microsoft browser preferential billing."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Hong Kong Will Doesn't Go Family's Way | [
"When Asia's richest woman died in Hong Kong, she left behind a multi-billion-dollar fortune. Nina Wang was known for her braided pigtails — mini-skirts — and a giggle that earned her the nickname of \"Little Sweetie.\" But her family may have other names in mind now. The <em>South China Post</em> reports that \"Li... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Could Science Pep Up A Sluggish Economy? | [
"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently said, \"If you want to know the agenda for this new Congress, remember four words: science, science, science and science.\" Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Maria Zuber of MIT discuss what that might mean for science investment today. IRA FLATOW, host: You're listening to Science Frid... | [
"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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Book Review: 'Elizabeth & Mary' | [
"Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the new biography <EM>Elizabeth & Mary: Cousins, Rivals, Queens</EM> by Jane Dunn. It's about the rivalry between Queen Elizabeth the First and her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots."
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"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Missouri Faces Costly Dilemma: How To Treat Inmates With Hepatitis C? | [
"In a corner of Jymie Jimerson's house in the town of Sparta, in southwest Missouri, she has set up a kind of shrine. It has Native American art representing her Cherokee heritage alongside Willie Nelson albums, books and photos in remembrance of her late husband. There's a copy of Willie's mid-'70s LP Red Headed S... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Bring Home The Tarantulas? As Research Halts, Scientists Face Difficult Decisions | [
"The coronavirus lockdown has raised a conundrum for scientists around the globe: What to do with creatures they study now that research projects have come to a halt. \"Researchers with animals to care for were kind of in a panic,\" says Todd Waters, who cares for an arthropod zoo at the University of Maryland. \"... | [
"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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In An Increasingly Polarized America, Is It Possible To Be Civil On Social Media? | [
"Tyler and Larry have never met. Larry is a conservative living on the East Coast. Tyler is a liberal in Indiana. If for some reason they crossed paths on the street, they wouldn't recognize each other. But for the last few months, they've been getting into constant fights on Twitter. Before I could interview the... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Photographic Tour Of A Country That Doesn't Like Cameras | [
"German photojournalist Julia Leeb made two trips inside North Korea in 2012 and 2013, and she took photos that offer a glimpse into perhaps the most isolated and mysterious country in the world. She's collected some of what she saw in a new book of photographs called North Korea: Anonymous Country. She hoped to ca... | [
"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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Shortages Stymie Rebuilding Efforts In Gaza | [
"In the four months since Israel launched its offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, little reconstruction has taken place in the Palestinian territory. The operation left much of Gaza in ruins, and thousands of Palestinian civilians whose homes were leveled are living in tents or other temporary acco... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Death For 4 Men Convicted In Indian Gang Rape And Murder. -- As Talks Continue, CIA Gets Some Weapons To Syrian Rebels. And here are more early headlines: Taliban Militants Attack U.S. Consulate In Afghanistan. (USA Today) Thousands Evacuated From Boulder Area After His... | npr | {
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2 Approaches To Ending Smoking: Laws And Labels | [
"We hear it from smokers struggling to quit all the time: \"If only they'd make it illegal, then I'd have to quit.\" A fifth of the world's population sucks on cancer sticks, and while the West has cleared the air in some places with public bans, the global consumption rate has managed to creep up 13 percent in the... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Katrina Tax Break a Boon to Charities | [
"Through year's end, individuals can donate up to 100 percent of their income and deduct it. The temporary tax break aimed to boost Katrina relief donations. But it has helped charities of all kinds, from aid organizations to symphonies."
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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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Mental Health Moves Closer To Parity In New Insurance Rules | [
"Many health insurers must treat coverage of mental health and substance abuse in the same way they handle treatments for physical illness, according to a new rule issued Friday by the Obama administration. The rule \"breaks down barriers that stand in the way of treatment and recovery services for millions of Amer... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Says It Can't Access $190 Million After CEO Unexpectedly Died | [
"The QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange says it can't access some $190 million in bitcoin and other funds after its founder and CEO, Gerald Cotten, died at age 30 — without sharing the password for his encrypted laptop. Cotten was \"the sole officer and director\" of the Canadian cryptocurrency exchange when he die... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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Iraq Update: Fallujah Under U.S. Control | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Patrick O'Donnell, reporting from Fallujah for <EM>The Los Angeles Times</EM>, about the continuing siege of that Iraqi city by U.S.-led forces. The Pentagon reports that the entire city is now under U.S. control, and troops are seeking out pockets of insurgent resistance."
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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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New Book Examines Jefferson’s Legacy: Most Blessed Of Patriarchs | [
"Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, was also a slave owner. In their new book, “Most Blessed of Patriarchs: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination,” Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Onuf grapple with his legacy as it relates to slavery and the founding of the nation. Guests\n\... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Preparing for Our Climate Future | [
"Producer Michael Simon Johnson talks with Dr. Koko Warner at the United Nations about how climate change will impact human migration in the decades to come."
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Screenwriter and Playwright Peter Morgan | [
"The show presents a discussion with playwright and screenwriter Peter Morgan about the drama of political power. His credits include the films \"The Queen,\" for which he received an Oscar nomination, \"The Last King of Scotland\" and the play \"Nixon/Frost,\" now playing on Broadway."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Yearning in Abkhazia | [
"The region of Abkhazia on the Black Sea has been called 'the original Garden of Eden.' Disputes over the land, and blockades by Russia and Georgia, are making life difficult there. But a spiritual tradition called Kebzeh, advanced by elders such as Murat Yagan, offers consolation to many. Alex Van Oss has the stor... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Orange Julius Caesar, Signs of the Time, Forbidden Fruit"
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The Pressures, Procedures Of Mass Murder Investigations | [
"Investigators have been slowly releasing information about the Newtown, Conn. shooting that claimed the lives of 20 children, six adults and the gunman. As the investigation unfolds, a number of questions are being raised about how law enforcement decides what information should be made public."
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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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Creator Of The 'Rent Is Too Damn High' Party Endorses Candidate Deez Nuts | [
"The endorsements are already rolling in for 2016 presidential candidates like Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Rand Paul (Paul was endorsed by his father, Ron, earlier this week) — but now, candidate Deez Nuts has secured his first public endorsement. Jimmy McMillan, founder of The Rent Is Too Damn Hi... | [
"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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Sadr-Backed Protests Urge U.S. to Quit Iraq | [
"BAGHDAD (AP) — Tens of thousands draped themselves in Iraqi flags and marched through the streets of two Shiite holy cities Monday to mark the fourth anniversary of Baghdad's fall, with some demonstrators calling for U.S.-led forces to leave Iraq. The rally was ordered by powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, wh... | [
"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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Tom Ridge on Capitol Hill | [
"NPR's Pam Fessler reports on today's testimony on Capitol Hill by Tom Ridge, President Bush's director of homeland security. It was the first time Ridge testified before Congress since Mr. Bush named him to the post. He urged lawmakers to quickly pass legislation that would create a new Cabinet-level Department of... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Battle Of Capitol Hill,\" \"Alter Ego\" and \"Olympic Torch.\""
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Feb. 11-17: Romance, Clockwork, Secrets And Empire | [
"Fiction and nonfiction releases from Christine Sneed, Peter Carey, Nell Freudenberger and Tom Holland."
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'Schmigadoon!' Songwriter & Co-Creator Cinco Paul | [
"Cinco Paul loves musicals — unlike his long-time writing partner, Ken Daurio, with whom he created the new Apple TV+ satire, 'Schmigadoon!' Their series centers on a couple who become trapped in a musical town. Paul talks about his songwriting process and how the Marx Brothers inspired him. <br/><br/>Film critic J... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Shift In U.S.-Cuba Relationship Comes After 55 Years Of Tension | [
"We look back over the more than 50 years the U.S. has had an antagonistic relationship with the Cuban government."
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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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Chinese Restaurateur Get His Koi Back | [
"In August, we reported that the state of Maine had impounded the Koi from a Chinese restaurant belonging to Cuong Ly in Freeport. Game wardens said the big goldfish were an invasive species and hence, illegal in Maine. Mr. Ly said the Koi were a symbol of good luck, and that he would try to get his fish back. Thi... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Ginsburg Has Surgery For Pancreatic Cancer | [
"Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent surgery in New York for the removal of a cancerous tumor from her pancreas. Her cancer was discovered early during a routine exam in January. Ginsburg previously received treatment for colon cancer. Nina Totenberg, legal affairs correspondent for NPR, talks a... | [
"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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Moms Are DownRight Excellent | [
"On-Air Challenge: In honor of Mother's Day, come up with items in each of the given categories that start with the letters of the word \"Madre.\" For example, for the category \"3-letter boys' names,\" the answer would include Moe, Art, Don, Ray and Eli. Last Week's Challenge: From listener Dave Taub of Eugene,... | [
"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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N. Korea Sentences American Student To 15 Years Of Prison, Hard Labor | [
"What started out as a budget tour to Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, has stretched into an extended stay for 21-year-old University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier. State media reported Wednesday that North Korea's highest court convicted Warmbier of subversion and sentenced him to 15 years of prison and hard ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Tsunami Watch Canceled In Indian Ocean; Quake Struck Near Indonesia. -- Trayvon Martin Death: Prosecutor Plans Announcement By Late Friday. -- Violence In Syria Reportedly Continues; Annan Seeks Help From Iran. -- With Santorum Gone, What Next? -- Former Sheriff's Name Taken O... | npr | {
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Political Consultants | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick reports on the trade of political consulting. Political insiders are discussing the prospects that Clinton's high popularity rating could help Democrats wrest control of the House from Republicans."
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Prewar Iraq Intelligence: A Look at the Facts | [
"Over the past few weeks, the nation's capital has been consumed by an increasingly intense debate over the Bush administration's reasons for going to war in Iraq. Some critics say the president and other senior officials misled Congress and the public as they built the case for war. The administration has dispute... | [
"Stories: 1) Writer Aram Roston, Parsing Ahmad Chalabi's Past 2) William F. Buckley: A Man of Many Words"
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What Iran's Regional Rivals Are Saying About The Deal | [
"American and Iranian officials are praising the nuclear agreement reached in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday. But Iran is a regional rival to many Arab states — many would say a regional threat."
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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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First Listen: Teebs, 'E S T A R A' | [
"Teebs is a signature member of the collective surrounding Brainfeeder, an iconoclastic electronic label stationed in L.A. As per the habits of its exploratory founder Flying Lotus, it's big into refractions of beats and bass. Most of the roster, in different ways, favors the peculiar and the strange, but it's all ... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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Russia Wants Access To Ex-Spy In U.K. | [
"Exactly one year after a former Russian double agent and his daughter were found poisoned in the British city of Salisbury, the Russian government is accusing U.K. authorities of violating an international treaty by not granting them access to the two. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were discovered collapse... | [
"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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Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) Recovering After Fall, Complications From Ulcer | [
"Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), 89, spent last night in a New Jersey hospital because of complications from an ulcer, NPR congressional correspondent David Welna reports. Lautenberg, who recently returned from a trip to Haiti, was rushed to a hospital after he fell in his Bergen County home. In a statement, Lautenbe... | [
"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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Fee-For-All Rounds Out Baucus Bill | [
"If you make it to the end of the Baucus overhaul bill, starting around page 213 you'll find a bunch of new taxes, er, fees that will be levied on various sectors of the health care economy to fund expansion of coverage. Though the figures had been telegraphed before the release of the bill, it's still something to... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Week In Politics: Biden Will Mark Early Successes In Speech Before Congress | [
"President Biden speaks before Congress next week in a prime-time address to mark his 100 days in office. He's expected to push for co-operation on immigration reform, infrastructure and police reform."
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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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U.S. Base Assaulted In Eastern Afghanistan | [
"Militants tried to blast their way into an American base in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, striking before dawn with rocket-propelled grenades and a vehicle packed with explosives. The attackers failed to breach the gate of the base in Panjshir province's Rakha district, though they did hit a security tower with... | [
"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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New USDA Map May Mean Earlier Planting In North | [
"A new map from the USDA has some northern gardeners hoping to grow plants that used to be considered too fragile for cold weather zones. The hardiness zone chart is about a half zone warmer than the last one issued in 1990. The USDA says the changes are not due to global warming, but to more sophisticated mapping ... | [
"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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Detroit's Jazz 'Patriarch' Improvised A Teaching Career | [
"There's a lot of astounding information in this comprehensive profile of trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, \"the reigning patriarch of Detroit jazz.\" After touring with Ray Charles for years, and getting opportunities with Max Roach and Charles Mingus, Belgrave opted not to stick it out in New York like many musicians o... | [
"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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Reid Backs 'Path to Legalization' for Immigrants | [
"Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) says he will support legislation that would give the nearly 12 million illegal immigrants living in the United States a \"path to legalization.\" A bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday would do just that. Reid, who faces the daunting task of restoring D... | [
"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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Republican Gun Store Owner And Legislator Campaigns For Medicaid Expansion In Idaho | [
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Senate Overrides Bush Veto on Water Bill | [
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Foreign Policy: Revolutions Won't Hit Saudi Arabia | [
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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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'Immortal' Cells Of Henrietta Lacks Live On In Labs | [
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From Alt.Latino, Five Conversations With Latin Music's Finest | [
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"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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Collusion Charges Open Billion-Dollar Tobacco Trial | [
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Iraq Halts Weapons Inspections | [
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Larry Summers: Based On Current Data, Fed Should Not Raise Rates | [
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Hozier On World Cafe | [
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"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Trump's Promise To Roll Back Regulation Won't Be So Easy To Fulfill | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Bush, Kerry Call for Healing Partisan Divide | [
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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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Jo Tatchell Goes 'Behind The Scenes In Abu Dhabi' | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Martin Luther King, Jr. | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Protesters Rally At Health Industry Conference | [
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Iranian News Agency: Snowden Reveals Alien Plot | [
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GOP's Bond Will Vote For Sotomayor | [
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Remembering Billy Joe Shaver, Songwriter Of Country's Outlaw Movement | [
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How Many Calories Do Olympic Athletes Need? | [
"Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 25, 2012. Food, as we so often note on this blog, means a lot of different things to different people. To Olympic athletes, food is fuel for exceptional athletic performance. But there's a surprising amount of variety in just how much fuel elite athletes... | [
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Mustang Ranch, Back in Business | [
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Public Opinion on Iraq | [
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Not-So-Happy Women's History Month | [
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Facing Challenges From Climate Change, What Will California's Beaches Look Like In 50 Years? | [
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Sell Me Your Climate Bombs | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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UnitedHealth CEO Resigns Over Stock Questions | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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College Credit Cards | [
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U.S. Cyberwarfare: Its Powerful Tools, Its Unseen Tactics | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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How The Beatles Made 'The White Album' | [
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"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Toilet Paper, Frozen Foods And Hand Sanitizer Purchases Are Up. So Are Gun Sales | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Updated: Yankees Mariano Rivera Says Injury Won't End His Career | [
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"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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Africa Update: Airline Safety, Pan-African Parliament, South African 'ER' | [
"In this week's look at news from the African continent, Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Farai Chideya discuss African airline safety in the aftermath of a Kenya Airways jet crash that killed 114 passengers, the opening of the Pan-African Parliament's seventh session, and South Africa's new version of the show <em>ER</e... | [
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Senate May Bypass White House And Approve Keystone XL Pipeline | [
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As Senators Take Up Tax Plan, They'll Also Debate Oil Drilling In Alaska | [
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Elizabethan Housewives | [
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For One Father And Son In Puerto Rico, A Storm Was Just The Latest Trial | [
"To reach the Martinez home in Puerto Rico's central mountains, social worker Eileen Calderon steers around piles of dirt, treacherous potholes and power company trucks that block the road. Finally, we pull up to a sagging cement home, the roof done in by Hurricane Maria. Laundry hangs under a tarp, and a cat is ti... | [
"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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Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Debuts Choral Work | [
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Post Six-Day War, Many Israelis Are Unaware Of Settlement History | [
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Seattle Probes Police Shooting Of Native American | [
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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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BlackBerry Abandons Sales Plans, Will Replace CEO | [
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Tucson Man Harvests Rainwater | [
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Fiat Threatens To Leave Italy If Union Deal Fails | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- E.U. Efforts To Stop Migrant Smuggling Are 'Failing', U.K. Committee Says. -- Obama Administration To Offer Schools Guidance On Transgender Bathrooms. -- Lightshows, Fire, Nudity, Glitter, Wolves: Welcome To Eurovision 2016. And here are more early headlines: Hezbollah ... | npr | {
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Texas School District Will Offer Bible Study Class | [
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New Zealand Volcano Update | [
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Rethinking Holiday Celebrations: A New Spin On Christmas | [
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'Powwow Sweat' Promotes Fitness Through Traditional Dance | [
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Government Can Waive Environmental Laws To Build Border Wall Prototypes, Court Rules | [
"The Trump administration was within its rights to waive dozens of environmental laws to fast track some border construction projects in southern California, a federal appeals court has ruled. The Department of Homeland Security said in 2017 it would bypass various environmental regulations — including the National... | [
"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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Quentin Tarantino: 'Inglourious' Child Of Cinema | [
"Story: Take one part spaghetti Western and one part war film, and mix them together in a project helmed by acclaimed, eccentric filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. What do you get? Inglourious Basterds, one of the most unique films of the year. Tarantino talks about style and narrative — in both his personal life and his... | [
"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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How President Trump's Angry Tweets Can Ripple Across Social Media | [
"When Trump posts a mean tweet, how does it make its way across social media into the American consciousness? Researchers crunched the numbers to see if his negative tweets were shared more often."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Pawnshop Gun Tracking | [
"Sally Watt reports that Florida is the first state to implement a new computer program allowing police to track pawnshop transactions. The program aims to keep more stolen guns off the street, but only if police officers can convince the state to hold onto those records long enough to be useful."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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U.S. Allowing Fewer Refugees than Promised | [
"During the last year, the U.S. has admitted more than 1,600 refugees from Iraq. But that's more than 5,000 short of officials' original objectives for this year. The slow rate of refugee processing led U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker to write a memo asking program officials to pick up the pace. Ellen Sauerbr... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Madoff Likely Won't Be Serving Time In 'Club Fed' | [
"Anyone who thinks convicted swindler Bernard Madoff will serve easy time in a \"Club Fed\" minimum-security prison should think again. He is unlikely to land in a cushy cellblock, and he will need to watch his back, consultants and former inmates say. Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years in prison for mastermind... | [
"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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Board Game + Explosions + Aliens = 'Battleship' | [
"Read the comic book? Now catch the movie. OK, I get that. Comic books are practically storyboards. Natural transition. Seen the TV show? Now catch the movie. Even better. Just make the screen bigger and beef up the storyline. Played with the toys? Now catch the movie. Well, sure, why not let Hollywood's overgrown ... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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Things To Consider When Visiting Elderly Relatives Amid Coronavirus Crisis | [
"Given the rise in COVID-19 cases, public health officials warn people to be more vigilant when they're out. Is there a safe way to visit grandma and grandpa and other elderly relatives or friends?"
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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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U.S. Raises Airline Threat Level to Highest Level | [
"WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States issued its highest terrorism alert for commercial flights from Britain and raised security on all domestic and international flights after a major terror plot was foiled in London. The Bush administration said the scheme was \"suggestive of an al-Qaida plot.\" \"We were really ... | [
"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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Bye-Bye, Best Classical Album: Grammy Categories Cut | [
"It's a long time off until the next edition of the Grammy Awards, but big changes to next year's process are already well underway — most of which seem aimed at slimming down what must be, at least to a pop-music sensibility, an incomprehensibly bloated universe of options. But with the flurry of changes announced... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Why Freezing Didn't Keep Sushi Tuna Safe From Salmonella | [
"A recent outbreak of Salmonella in frozen tuna might have sushi lovers wondering if it's safe to eat that raw fish. The outbreak in question began in California in March. All told, it sickened 65 people in 11 states. There were 35 cases in California, with another 18 in Arizona and New Mexico. The rest of the case... | [
"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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Fed Rejects Rate Cut; Talks Aim At Aiding AIG | [
"As Federal Reserve and Treasury officials huddled on Wall Street to try to find a way to save struggling insurer American International Group from bankruptcy Tuesday, Fed policy makers did nothing to ease the market pressure. They left the fed fund rates unchanged, deciding that fighting inflation was still a top ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Listeria Outbreak Tied To Colorado Cantaloupes; 13 Known Dead. -- Did You Hear About Andy Rooney? He's Retiring. -- Officials Push Back On Mullen's Linking Of Pakistan To Terrorists. Other leading stories: -- \"US Fugitive Hid In Portugal Hamlet,\" Escaped From Custody In 1... | npr | {
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