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1) Lesbian, feminist comic KATE CLINTON | [
"1) Lesbian, feminist comic KATE CLINTON. Last night she hosted a gay ball in Washington D.C., celebrating the inauguration. She tackles social taboos and politics without putdowns, name-calling, or abusive behavior. One of her jokes: \"To me, the avant-garde means not knowing when to clap.\" She also often tackles... | [
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New Era Name 'Reiwa' Defines Japan As Emperor Akihito Prepares To Abdicate | [
"Japan has revealed the name of its next imperial era to be \"Reiwa,\" set to begin May 1 as Crown Prince Naruhito is expected to take the throne. Yoshihide Suga, Japan's chief cabinet secretary, announced the name at a press conference Monday morning local time, unveiling a board with the two kanji characters writ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Return To The Prairie To Revisit 'My Antonia' | [
"How many of us have been assigned a book to read for a high school English class by a well-intentioned teacher and come away from the experience thinking, with all the conviction of heady youth, \"Thank God I'll never have to read that again\"? With a mental flick of the wrist, we dismiss as drudges, romantics and... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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Book News: DC Comics Introduces First Transgender Character | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. Wednesday's issue of \"Batgirl\" introduced the first transgender character in a mainstream comic series: Batgirl's roommate, Alysia Yeoh. Speaking with Wired, \"Batgirl\" writer Gail Simone said the choice was inspired by the diver... | [
"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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Goss Going... We Should Have Seen It Coming | [
"Like a lot of other things that shock us in Washington, the sudden resignation of CIA Director Porter Goss turns out to be anything but surprising. It was, in fact, predictable. The more you think about it, the more you have to be surprised we were surprised. Goss had taken the job 20 months ago with a mandat... | [
"Stories: 1) Darren Aronofsky On 'The Wrestler' 2) Vast Conspiracies, Just Waiting To Be Exposed"
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Gadhafi To Obama: Stop 'War'; Good Luck In Election | [
"Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appealed directly to President Obama on Wednesday to halt what the Libyan leader called \"an unjust war\" and wished Obama good luck in his bid for re-election next year. In a rambling, three-page letter to Obama obtained by The Associated Press, Gadhafi implored Obama to stop the NAT... | [
"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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Zac Efron's Pool Party: The Exhaustion Of Celebrity Irony | [
"When Funny Or Die posted this video yesterday, after spending a day hyping it, expectations were high. It's an impressively large cast -- Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Sullivan, Brody Jenner, Carmen Electra, Queen Latifah, Lance Bass, Nicole Richie...a veritable cavalcade of ninnies, which is apparently su... | [
"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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Business Of Disaster: Insurance Firms Profited $400 Million After Sandy | [
"This story is Part 1 of a two-part series. See our second piece about local recovery programs that are struggling to help homeowners here. On a cold rainy day last fall, dozens of people gathered in a plaza across the street from New Jersey's state Capitol. They held press conferences and slept overnight in lawn c... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Roundtable: Iraq, Bush Immigration Reform | [
"Tuesday's topics: the continued war in Iraq; President Bush's position on immigration reform; and soccer players in Italy who want an end to racist behavior by fans. Guests: Mary Frances Berry, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania; Michael Meyers, executive director of the New York Civil Rights C... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Rise Of Indigenous Actress Marks Change In Peru | [
"In 2009, when the Peruvian film The Milk of Sorrow won top honors at the Berlin Film Festival, lead actress Magaly Solier did something surprising — she chose to accept the award by singing a song in Quechua, a common indigenous language of Peru. Indigenous people make up more than half of Peru's population and ab... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Record Producer Milt Gabler | [
"We remember record producer Milt Gabler, who died July 20 at the age of 90. Gabler founded America's first independent record label, Commodore Records. He was the first to record Billie Holiday's anti-lynching song, <em>Strange Fruit</em>, after major record companies refused. He was also the first to pair Louis A... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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The National Review: Translating The CBO Score | [
"I've finished reading through the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score of the Finance Committee package, and here are some preliminary thoughts: 1. Let's be clear about what the bill does. According to CBO, the bill: \"would establish a mandate for most legal residents of the United States to obtain health insu... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Michigan Police Department Hires A Police Cat | [
"The winning cat was chosen after five were auditioned at the Michigan Humane Society. The cat will promote pet adoptions and be used for therapeutic purposes and public appearances too."
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"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Don't Forget About Me: Lena Waithe On Reflection And Representation In Hollywood | [
"\"I'm a person that documents the lives of people of color,\" Lena Waithe says. \"So that way, when we're gone, no one will forget we were here.\" Waithe says she's a product of the stories she saw as a child. And she's turned those influences into a career that Vanity Fair has called game-changing for Hollywood. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Amid Mourning In Nice, Residents Look For Ways To Pitch In | [
"Hospitals in Nice, France are full of grieving and angry families following the Bastille Day attack. But residents are lining up to give blood and filling flower shops."
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"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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Portrait Of Iraq: A Refugee Artist Paints His Home | [
"Many of the images Americans see of Iraq show rubble, blood, militias and violence. But on the walls of the Foundry Gallery in Washington, D.C., watercolors depict bright sunshine, sparkling waters, tropical foliage — and palm trees everywhere. The terrible stories that come out of Iraq make it hard to remember t... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Judge Extends Assange's Extradition Hearing | [
"A Swedish prosecutor seeking to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over sexual misconduct allegations did not follow proper procedure in the case, a defense witness said on the second day of a hearing in London. The court originally set aside two days for the proceedings, but Judge Howard Riddle said the h... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Cheaper Fruits And Vegetables Alone Can't Save Food Deserts | [
"Tens of millions of Americans can't follow the government's guidelines for healthful eating because they can't afford or access enough fresh fruits and vegetables. Sometimes it's because they live in what's known as a \"food desert,\" places devoid of markets with a good variety of quality fresh foods. Increasingl... | [
"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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These Are Some Views Of Inflatable Things | [
"For $50,000, The Associated Press reports, you can stay for a night in an inflatable hotel room — suspended atop a 22-foot-high scissor lift. Americans love inflatable objects. From hot air balloons to the suggestion of an inflatable car, the idea of taking something flat and still and breathing \"life\" into it h... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Rep. John Lewis Looks Back, 50 Years After March On Washington | [
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"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Listen Up: Ralph Reed Lands On Planet Money | [
"Just press play. Republican strategist Ralph Reed just happened to be visiting the bureau today. Adam caught him in the hall and asked him to sit for a podcast interview. Reed gamely agreed. Also, we've got some more listener questions, and yet more on the way. Adam's guesting on washingtonpost.com tomorrow, where... | [
"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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Eco-Friendly Product Claims Often Misleading | [
"America's store shelves are filled with products claiming to be good for the environment. Everything from shampoos and cleaning agents to granola bars claim to be \"natural\" and \"earth friendly.\" But some environmentalists think you're being \"greenwashed.\" One of them is Scot Case, with the environmental mar... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Poles Return To A Taste Of Their Communist Past: Cheap Milk Bars | [
"Zlota Kurka, or Golden Hen, sits in a central Warsaw neighborhood surrounded by telecom offices and wine bars. Inside, there's a window-sized menu offering Polish-style soups, eggs, dumplings, cabbage and potatoes, all cooked by women in flowered aprons and schoolteacher glasses. Jakub Szwedowski, a 32-year-old po... | [
"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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Ahmed Zaki Yamani, Key To Making Saudi Arabia A World Oil Power, Dies At 90 | [
"Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, Saudi Arabia's long-serving oil minister who was instrumental in catapulting the kingdom into the energy powerhouse it is today, has died in London. He was 90 years old. Yamani held enormous sway on the global stage during his nearly 25 years as oil minister, starting in 1962, and rose to... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NATO Says It Stands With Turkey In Fight Against ISIS. -- In Libya, Gadhafi's on, Saif Al-Islam, Is Sentenced To Death In Absentia. -- Drawing A Line From The Chinese Stock Market To Your Wallet. And here are more early headlines: Some House Republicans Call For IRS Com... | npr | {
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J.C. Watts Makes Debut as Commentator | [
"J.C. Watts burst onto the national scene with his keynote speech at the 1996 Republican National Convention. He was the lone African-American Republican in Congress. Watts' vision for America's future generated controversy up until his retirement last year. NPR's Tavis Smiley is joined by Watts for the first time ... | [
"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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Leaked Emails Show A Bipartisan Governor Romney | [
"A batch of emails to and from Mitt Romney during his time as governor of Massachusetts, obtained by the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, reveal a passionate fighter for health care for all, willing to work across the aisle to extend insurance to all his state's citizens. Today when Romney mentions health care, it's n... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Spring Signals the Return of Baseball (Haiku) | [
"Japan's love for baseball has translated into an art form: baseball haiku. Cor Van den Heuvel has edited a new anthology of baseball haiku, including a poem by Jack Kerouac. He speaks with Debbie Elliott about the book."
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"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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The Big River Concert | [
"NPR and WBGO's annual Toast of the Nation presents The Big River Concert for New Orleans, at the Chicago Symphony Center with guest host Branford Marsalis. Nicholas Payton, Jeremy Davenport, Victor Goines, Ellis Marsalis, Peter Martin, Don Vappie, Reginald Veal and Herlin Riley conjure Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Quantum Weirdness: Part 2 | [
"Last week I started a new series of micro-posts touching on the different ways quantum physics is weird. The motivation comes from my summer project of reviewing old notes and reacquainting myself with the mechanics of quantum mechanics. But no matter how many theorems on Eigenstates and Unitary operators I crank ... | [
"Stories: 1) Einstein: Relatively Speaking, a Complicated Life 2) Apocalypse Soon: 'Children of Men' Out on DVD"
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School Debt A Long-Term Burden For Many Graduates | [
"With the nation's student-loan debt climbing toward $1 trillion, it's taking many young people longer than ever to pay off their loans. Two-thirds of college students now graduate with debt, owing an average of $24,000. But some borrow far more and find this debt influencing major life decisions long after graduat... | [
"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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Slate's Explainer: The Poppy on Blair's Lapel | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains why British Prime Minister Tony Blair was wearing a red paper poppy flower on his lapel during his recent visit to the United States. The red poppy symbolizes support for troops overseas, especially those who have been killed or wounded in battle."
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: The Bro Bowl; Washington Learns to Speak Spanish; The Secretary of Sleeping In."
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MLB Moves All-Star Game From Atlanta Over Georgia's New Voting Law | [
"This summer's Major League Baseball Draft and the All-Star Game won't be held in Atlanta, MLB officials announced Friday. The withdrawal of the two events from the city in July is in response to Georgia's recently enacted voting restrictions, which critics, including President Biden, have denounced as \"Jim Crow i... | [
"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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The Best Overlooked Films of 2007 | [
"The Golden Globe nominations were announced on Thursday, and film critics' associations across the country have also chimed in with their award nods. NPR movie critic Bob Mondello weighs in with some of the year's best pictures that <em>aren't</em> being recognized."
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"Stories: 1) Bianculli Picks The Best (And Worst) TV Of 2010 2) From The Coens, A Grittier Sort Of Truth Out West"
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Amazon Rainforest Update | [
"An update on rainforest destruction in Brazil's Amazon region. Are international efforts to rein in deforestation in the region successful? Guest: William Laurance, staff scientist, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. President-elect, Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation in Balboa, Panama. ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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If You Liked That Wine, You Should've Put A Ring On It | [
"Oh, Beyonce would be so proud. Blurring the lines between jewelry and glassware, a Turkish art student has designed a set of rings made specifically for sniffing and sipping Remy Martin cognac and other adult beverages. One ring perches a petite wineglass upon your finger. Another is a miniature snifter, attached ... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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World Anti-Doping Agency Bans Russia From Global Sports For Next 4 Years | [
"The World Anti-Doping Agency has banned Russia from competing in global sports for the next four years, including the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics."
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"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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Acting Students Ready for Their Next Role | [
"The Amazing Grace Conservatory in Los Angeles takes young students who want to sing, dance, and act, and gets them ready for life's big stage. Farai Chideya talks with actress and noted acting coach Wendy Raquel Robinson, who founded the acting studio."
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Broadway Gives Its Regards to Preschoolers | [
"For generations, many preschoolers got their first taste of Broadway by listening to their parents' original cast recordings. Now, Broadway's giving its regards to the pre-K set on cable TV. Two very popular series feature the music and lyrics of well-known and up-and-coming Broadway songwriters. Each episode o... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Car Talk #1104: Power to the People | [
"It's the Candy Bar Wrapper Rebellion, as one Magliozzi frees herself from the shackles of a neat car. Also, a re-located airline pilot considers settling down in a VW Westphalia, with the mailing address \"Employee Parking Lot\"; on Stump the Chumps we find out if Scott got his Nissan to start, and survived Fat To... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Ex-Fraternity Members At LSU Pay Off Cook's Mortgage | [
"For 14 years, Jessie Hamilton cooked at the Phi Gamma Delta house. When a former member heard she was working two jobs to try to pay her mortgage, a collection was started. The house is now paid off."
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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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Summer Shows: Women in Charge, Under Stress | [
"<em>Fresh Air</em>'s TV critic reviews two new cable shows featuring strong female leads: TNT's <em>Saving Grace</em>, starring Holly Hunter as a troubled detective, and the FX channel's <em>Damages,</em> starring Glenn Close as a powerful and ruthless attorney."
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"Considering Doris Day, Radiant Baby, Black and White Airmen, Tear It All Down, Shades of the Past, Tiger Lily Press Exhibition"
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U.S. Marine Band Birthday, | [
"Commentator Paula Danziger says today''s opening of the new film <EM>Madeline</EM> could be just the beginning for Hollywood. The movie is based on a classic set of children''s books. Danziger, herself a children''s book author, pitches suggestions for the next round of films to target a younger audience."
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Untangling The Hairy Physics Of Rapunzel | [
"Kelly Ward, senior software engineer for Walt Disney Animation Studios, was tasked with bringing Rapunzel's locks to life in Disney's new movie, <em>Tangled.</em> The hair had to look realistic, but not <em>too</em> real -- otherwise Rapunzel would be towing 80 pounds of hair behind her."
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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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Federal Data Shows Firefighting Chemicals In U.S. Drinking Water Sources | [
"A study of drinking water supplies throughout the U.S. shows that numerous sources are contaminated with firefighting chemicals. A team of scientists examined government data from thousands of public drinking water supplies. The water samples had been collected by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The s... | [
"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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Saybie, Born At 8.6 Ounces, Is Now Believed To Be The World's Tiniest Surviving Baby | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Tribute to Benny Goodman | [
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A Way Of Keeping Score | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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PolitiFact Announces 2010 Lie Of The Year | [
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Bidding War For Air Force Tanker Contract Heats Up | [
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A Pregnant Natalie Portman Stars In James Blake's Video For 'My Willing Heart' | [
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"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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Passion Exhibited Through Photos | [
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#1751: Sidney's Lunch | [
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WPA: A Superior Supergroup | [
"Named after FDR's 1939 New Deal initiative, Works Progress Administration (WPA) features some of the most accomplished musicians in contemporary folk-pop. Rooted in L.A., WPA is a collaboration between Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket), siblings Sean and Sara Watkins (Nickel Creek), Luke Bulla (Jerry Douglas B... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Study: Party Affiliation Plays A Role In Defining Policy Threat | [
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Televangelist Paul Crouch, Who Started Trinity Network, Dies | [
"Televangelist Paul Crouch, co-founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, died Saturday at the age of 79. The Pentecostal minister's broadcasting network came to be the world's largest Christian television system with Praise-a-Thon fundraising efforts that brought in as much as $90 million a year in mostly small ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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When Women Fight On The Front Lines | [
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Family In Gibraltar Braces For June's 'Brexit' Referendum | [
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Your Finance Questions | [
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S.G. Goodman, Becca Mancari On Expressing Queer Pain, Being Left In The South | [
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"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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How Soon Could U.S. Troops Leave Iraq? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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The Marketplace Report: Disney Power Plays | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with <EM>Marketplace</EM> New York City bureau chief Bob Moon about the ongoing power struggle in the leadership of the Walt Disney Company."
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Here's A Dictate: Don't Use These Words Interchangeably | [
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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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Tracing The Origins Of Popping, The Dance Craze Born In Fresno | [
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100 Years On, Cleveland Play House Stays True To Its Regional Mission | [
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3 Top Ballet Companies Convene For The Golden Anniversary Of 'Jewels' | [
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'Fresh Questions' About Future Pope's Handling Of Abuse Case, 'NYT' Says | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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Latino Gang Using Race to Target Enemies? | [
"One of Los Angeles' most notorious street gangs, Florencia 13, stands accused of targeting African Americans — even those without gang affiliations. Farai Chideya talks with Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca about a string of indictments against the gang, which include racially motivated homicides. They are jo... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 20, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times (Blog): Hearing Planned on Gang Insignia on Clothing -- \"Are apparel manufacturers and retailers deliberately selling sports-themed clothes with gang colors and symbols? Two white Yankee caps made by the New Era Cap Company were wrapped with red and blue ... | npr | {
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Stock Markets Struggle To Rebound After Dismal Christmas Eve | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Snail Mail May Arrive More Slowly. Will It Matter? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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UK Judge Blocks Extradition For Julian Assange. What's Next For The Wikileaks Founder? | [
"A judge in London has blocked a request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to face espionage charges in the U.S., ruling that the move would be damaging to his mental health. NPR’s Frank Langfitt joins us. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Iranian Leader Surprises British with Release | [
"In a surprise move, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the release of 15 British sailors and marines held captive by Iran for nearly two weeks. Iranian TV said the captives watched Ahmadinejad's news conference live and were ecstatic when a translator told them what the president said."
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School Shooting - Nra | [
"NPR's Larry Abramson reports that the mayor of Denver is calling on the National Rifle Association to cancel its plans to meet in the city during the week after the horrific high school shooting. Mayor Wellington Webb is urging people to call the NRA's 800 number to urge the group to stay away from Denver. The NRA... | [
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Stormy Weather Could Delay Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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'Low IQ,' 'SPECTACULAR,' 'Dog': How Trump Tweets About African-Americans | [
"President Trump is known for throwing around insults, but his clashes with high-profile African-Americans this summer renewed focus on the language Trump uses to speak to and about black people. NPR examined Trump's Twitter feed between June 1 and Labor Day. It provided a snapshot of a president who directs venomo... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Corker Flakes and Flake Uncorked,\" \"All The Presidents [Are Creepy] Men\" and \"Amazon Invaders.\""
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And The Winner Is.... | [
"Alex Blumberg has won our second Iron Reporter Competition! You can hear Alex's full piece this afternoon on All Things Considered. We won't be podcasting on Friday, but we'll have a new show for you Monday. Happy holidays."
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Pope's Condition Worsens | [
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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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Stumping for Sen. Joe Lieberman in Arizona | [
"NPR's Noah Adams spends an afternoon and evening with Bryan Bennett, a volunteer with Sen. Joseph Lieberman's presidential primary campaign in Arizona."
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
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McCain's FCC Dealings Draw Renewed Scrutiny | [
"Republican presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Senate's champion of campaign finance reform, has been dogged by questions about an old fight over TV licenses in Pittsburgh. In 1999, he wrote letters prodding the Federal Communications Commission to vote on the case. He said he wasn't taking si... | [
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Congress to Consider Help for Banks, Homeowners | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Al-Qaida Letter Reprimands Difficult Employee | [
"While AP West Africa Bureau Chief Rukmini Callimachi was covering the French military intervention in Mali, she gathered six trash bags full of abandoned al-Qaida documents from buildings used by the organization. Included was a copy of a scathing letter sent to Mokhtar Belmokhtar, which described him as a prima d... | [
"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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Baltimore's Mayor Is One Of Many Battling A Spike In Violent Crime | [
"On Wednesday, the White House unveiled a plan to address the surge in gun violence plaguing cities across the country. President Biden is promising to crack down on illegal gun sales and boost funding for community anti-violence programs. In Baltimore, homicides are up more than 17% this year. One victim of gun vi... | [
"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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Austrian Court Jails Historian Who Denied Holocaust | [
"An Austrian court sentences British historian David Irving to three years in prison Monday, for the crime of denying the holocaust. Guests examine whether or not anti-Nazi laws are needed more than 60 years after the end of World War II. Guests: Derek Scally, Berlin correspondent for the Irish Times Deborah Lips... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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When Fees Attack: Rolling Over A 401(k) Can Trigger Big-Time Charges | [
"Each year Americans pay billions of dollars in fees when they roll over their retirement accounts — and those fees can be hard to see. Elizabeth Merry, 49, a marketing manager at a technology company, has saved up $150,000 in a 401(k) there. At the end of the year, though, she's leaving her job, and so she was thi... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Gods And Monsters: 5 Unforgettable Wagner Moments | [
"How much do you know about Richard Wagner? Probably two unfavorable facts: He wrote very long, grandiose operas and was Hitler's favorite composer. As true as they are, those simple examples barely hint at the complexity of this endlessly creative and confounding artist. Two centuries after Wagner's birth (he was ... | [
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How Unrest over Iraq Helped Democratic Candidates | [
"Iraq was one of the top concerns for voters headed to polls on Election Day. <em>Slate</em> political editor John Dickerson talks with Alex Chadwick and Madeleine Brand about how the continued U.S.-led occupation might have tipped the vote to Democratic Party candidates."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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BONUS: Mitch Part 1: 'Win This Thing' | [
"Mitch McConnell has been described as \"opaque,\" \"drab,\" and even \"dull.\" He is one of the least popular - and most polarizing - politicians in the country. So how did he win eight consecutive elections? And what does it tell us about how he operates? We're sharing a bonus episode of NPR's Embedded."
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World Cup Excitement Ripples Across Globe | [
"Around the world Friday, soccer fans rejoiced as the World Cup got under way today. Sports commentator Stefan Fatsis watched the opener between the host country, South Africa, and Mexico on a large screen in Johannesburg. He tells Robert Siegel about the mood in South Africa. Robert Smith watched the first game w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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NPR: 02-17-2012 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers War Reporter Anthony Shadid 2) Michelle Williams: The Fresh Air Interview 3) A Veteran's 'Return' To The Front Lines Of Home"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Week in Review: Iraq, High Court, DeLay, Miller | [
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Looking To Escape The Deep Freeze? Head To Alaska | [
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Can Civilian Health Care Help Fix The VA? Congress Weighs In | [
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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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The Man Who Tried To Kill Reagan Walks Free — With Conditions | [
"The man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan 35 years ago is now free. John Hinckley Jr. has arrived \"at his mother's Virginia home after being freed for good\" from a mental hospital where he's lived for decades, The Associated Press reported. A federal judge granted his request for convalescent ... | [
"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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The House that FEMA Would Build | [
"The federal government is teaching people along the Gulf Coast how to build stronger houses. FEMA has a traveling display featuring construction techniques that should withstand most hurricanes. The four-by-six foot \"house\" on wheels is actually just the wood frame. At just about every place where there's a nai... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez Praised for Welcoming Venezuelan Migrants | [
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"Juan Hernandez, former head of Mexico's Office for Mexicans Abroad, talks with Renee Montagne about President Bush's televised immigration address. Hernandez is the author of the book <em>The New American Pioneers: Why Are We Afraid of Mexican Immigrants?</em>."
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2. Garrels/Belarus Jews | [
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Exclusive First Read: 'Wave' By Sonali Deraniyagala | [
"Economist Sonali Deraniyagala lost her husband, parents and two young sons in the terrifying Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. They had been vacationing on the southern coast of her home country Sri Lanka when the wave struck. Wave is her brutal but lyrically written account of the awful moment and the grief-crazed mo... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Encryption May Hurt Surveillance, But Internet Of Things Could Open New Doors | [
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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A Collapsed Government Not So Dire For Lebanese | [
"The collapse of Lebanon's unity government has brought some anxiety, but the overriding sense in Beirut is one of acceptance. As NPR's Peter Kenyon explains, the Lebanese have experienced this before. Talks begin Monday to resolve this latest political crisis."
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Cargo Bombs Add To Increasing Pressure On Yemen | [
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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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