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The Secret Process For Picking Nobel Peace Laureates | [
"The Norwegian Nobel Committee's surprise decision to award this year's peace prize to President Obama has once again thrown a spotlight on how such selections are made. It's a process famously shrouded in mystery. Names of nominees are kept secret for 50 years, so it will be a long, long time before outsiders know... | [
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Tim Berne: Slow-Cooked Jazz | [
"Saxophonist Tim Berne came up on New York's so-called \"downtown scene\" 30 years ago. That scene is known for postmodern jump-cutters like John Zorn, who'd leap from one style to another in the space of a beat. But Berne went another way — he's fascinated by gradual transitions. In his music, improvisers take the... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking The Companies That Track You Online 2) Steve Coleman: 'Harvesting' Funky, Brainy Jazz"
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Three Books for Teens Who Hate to Read | [
"Competing with amusement parks, television and Nintendo Wii, reading isn't often a top priority for teens. Though I've always been a voracious reader, I can understand why Melville doesn't thrill my friends; 700 pages is a bit long, especially if there's no pop quiz looming in 4th period. Besides, the local shop... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Not My Job: We Quiz LeVar Burton On The 'Geordie Shore' | [
"The actor and TV/podcast host answers three questions about the MTV reality show in the North of England modeled after <em>Jersey Shore</em>. <em>Originally broadcast March 24, 2018. </em>"
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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A $100 Guitar Makes A 30,000-Mile Odyssey | [
"A few months ago, guitarist Nick Didkovsky arrived at a recording studio in Queens, N.Y., with a delivery. It looked like an average electric guitar. But over the past two years, the instrument had been all over the world on a 30,000-mile odyssey that's taken it from Germany to Hawaii, and about a dozen other coun... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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Immigration Agents Raid Arizona Shuttle Businesses | [
"Federal officials announced a massive human smuggling bust in Arizona Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security says shuttle van operators based in Arizona had been moving thousands of illegal residents from Mexico to points across the U.S. for years."
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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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What Happens If You Try To Prevent Every Single Suicide? | [
"Each year, nearly three times as many Americans die from suicide as from homicide. More Americans kill themselves than die from breast cancer. As Dr.Thomas Insel, longtime head of the National Institute of Mental Health, prepared to step down from his job in October, he cited the lack of progress in reducing the n... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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He'll Retune Your Living Room | [
"Want better sound from your home music system? Electrical engineering professor Chris Kyriakakis says it might not be your stereo components that are the problem — it might be your home. Kyriakakis, who is the principal investigator at the Immersive Audio Lab at the University of Southern California, has spent yea... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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Online 'Shaming' A New Level Of Cyberbullying For Girls | [
"Many teenagers are living half their lives on social media sites, and they're writing the rules as they go. One online trend 16-year-old Temitayo Fagbenle finds disturbing is something she calls \"slut shaming\" — using photos and videos to turn a girl's private life inside out. Temitayo reported this story as par... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Listener Limerick Challenge | [
"You call that music? Back in my day, we had real music — like Hall & Oates and Culture Club!; A kibble connoisseur; you thought Sartre was dark..."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Reporter's Notebook: Crossing Into Canada Before Coronavirus Closes The Border | [
"It's Monday, March 16, there are about 4,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States. I head to work, attend meetings. My daughter's school is closed for two weeks. Fast forward, it's Friday night, March 20, I am in a hastily packed car with my family barreling towards the Canadian border. There are 15,219 ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Yellen Exits As Fed Chair, Interest Rates Are Expected To Remain Steady. -- Russian Spy Chief Reportedly Met With U.S. Intelligence Officials Despite Sanctions. -- 'Science Guy' Attends State Of The Union Address, And Some Scientists Aren't Happy. -- Trump Signs Orde... | npr | {
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Letters: High School Dropouts, Operation Santa | [
"Hosts Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' emails about high school dropouts and our interview with Head Elf Pete Fontana from the U-S Postal Service's Operation Santa program."
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"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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Bush - Retirement Savings Reform | [
"NPR's Chris Arnold reports President Bush today proposed reforms aimed at protecting individual retirement savings. Thousands of Enron employees had about 60 percent of their 401k savings invested in their company's stock, and they lost an estimated $1 billion when the firm collapsed. Some in Congress and the Sena... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Gay Couples Challenge Defense Of Marriage Act | [
"Six years after Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, a group of married same-sex couples will be in federal court in Boston on Thursday, arguing that their marriages should also be recognized by the federal government. Among those bringing the lawsuit, considered to be th... | [
"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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Sonny Rollins in Conversation | [
"Sonny Rollins, the saxophone colossus, 50 years later, and still blowing us away: not only with his music but with the amazing way he has modeled a humble life of self-improvement and learning."
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"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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Unions And Their Complicated Relationship With President Trump | [
"Union leaders may not like President Trump's pick for labor secretary, but they do like the way he has gone after companies for sending jobs overseas and his criticism on NAFTA and other trade deals."
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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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Hungarians Doubt Recovery From Sludge Disaster | [
"The death toll from this week's industrial disaster in Hungary reached seven on Friday when another body was recovered. Dozens more are still being treated for burns received when millions of gallons of toxic waste escaped from storage reservoir on Monday. The red tide covered villages and farmland in poisonous re... | [
"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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New Lives, New Ethnic Identity For Chinese Villagers | [
"Nestled at the foot of a mountain in China's southwestern Sichuan province, a new village is being built, and its inhabitants are building new lives amid the rubble of the massive earthquake that struck in May. For some, these new lives will be based on a new ethnicity. This settlement, originally called Mao'ers... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Health Care Ruling Is A Mixed Bag For Insurers | [
"The Supreme Court's decision removes much of the uncertainty for businesses involved in health care. Renee Montagne talks to Karen Ignani of America's Health Insurance Plans, the insurance industry's trade group, about the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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'Hampton' No More: Man Sheds Family Name With Ties To Confederate General | [
"Growing up, Skip Auld says he didn't know much about the man his great-grandfather was named after. It wasn't a part of family lore, he says, and he always went by his nickname, Skip. At birth, Skip Auld was named Hampton — for his great-grandfather, whose namesake was Wade Hampton III, a Confederate general and s... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Weather May Cloud Shuttle's Monday Return | [
"NASA officials expect Discovery to return to Earth in Florida early Monday. But weather problems could force the shuttle to seek an alternate landing site -- or delay re-entry by another day."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Media Industry In A Free Fall | [
"Traditional media outlets were struggling before the financial crisis hit, as the Internet transformed the way we get information, and cut deeply into print, television, and even radio revenue. Now, we're in free fall. This year alone, an estimated 15,000 people lost their jobs at newspapers. Many black journalis... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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James, Recorded Live In Concert | [
"James was part of the tidal wave of Brit-pop acts in the early 1990s that produced hit after hit after hit. The Manchester band's chief contributions to the era were 1991's \"Sit Down\" (a stone cold classic) and 1993's \"Laid\" from the Brian Eno-produced album of the same name. With millions of records sold and ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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'Allen V. Farrow' Digs Deep Into A Tale Of Celebrity, Power And Silence | [
"My first thought, when I heard about HBO's docuseries Allen v. Farrow, was that this moment was inevitable. We are, in this current cultural moment, slogging through a long overdue re-examination of past pop culture scandals, reassessing them with fresh sensibilities. After learning tough lessons on the structural... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Timeless Narratives From Turbulent Eras | [
"Here are the sure signs of summer in the publishing world: a heat-rash eruption of suspense novels; a few waggish dog tales hoping to leash on to the continuing success of Marley and Me; and, as dependable as the days are long, some sweaty Bob's Big Boy-sized biographies of Lincoln and FDR. Other presidents seem m... | [
"Stories: 1) Increasing Dangers For Reporters In Afghanistan 2) Bryan Ferry's 'Olympia' Lets Cracks Shine Through"
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'The Cremation of Sam McGee' | [
"Robert Service's poem, \"The Cremation of Sam McGee,\" tells the tale of two gold miners in the Yukon and one man's \"last request.\" The poem, which was originally published in 1907, was later transformed into a children's book with colorful illustrations by Ted Harrison, in 1986. Now, a 20th-anniversary editio... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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For 'Young Invincibles,' Insurance Isn't Just A Health Issue | [
"For the Affordable Care Act to work, young, healthy people have to sign up for the new insurance exchanges. But these so-call Young Invincibles have a number of reasons for forgoing coverage. Host Scott Simon talks with Lisa Dubay of the Urban Institute about these 18- to 35-year-olds."
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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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Lawmakers' Rent Payments Raise Ethics Questions | [
"While Congress is struggling to address plummeting home values and mortgage meltdowns, some prominent lawmakers are facing another kind of housing crisis: Questions have been raised recently about the fairness of what they pay for their own digs. Charles Rangel, the New York Democrat who is chairman of the House ... | [
"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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Ctrl-Alt-Delete Defenders Tell Bill Gates It Wasn't A Mistake | [
"The news that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates now says it was a mistake to long ago force Windows PC users to type \"Ctrl-Alt-Delete\" at start-up is getting tons of attention because his public mea culpas are rather rare. Gates told an audience at Harvard last week that he wishes there had been a single button, n... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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WATCH: Olly The Terrier Face-Plants His Way To Dog Show Glory | [
"Olly the Jack Russell terrier forgot the first rule of skills competitions: It's generally best to avoid falling flat on your face. Still, that didn't dampen the rescue dog's enthusiasm at a Friday skills competition at the annual Crufts dog show in the United Kingdom. Paws akimbo, mug applied directly to turf, Ol... | [
"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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Albright: Gadhafi's Death A 'Watershed Moment' | [
"Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright reflects on the death of ousted Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi. She calls it a watershed moment for the people of Libya, the international community and \"what is known as the Arab Awakening.\""
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Hears Medicaid Case | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court has opened a new term with a raft of hot-button issues headed its way. The biggest is the legal challenge to the Obama health care law, a case almost certain to be heard this term. On Monday, however, the court heard arguments in another case involving the provision of medical care, a case w... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Analyzing Proposed Gas Tax Holiday | [
"Republican presidential candidate John McCain is advocating a gas tax moratorium between Memorial Day and Labor Day to help ease the burden of high gas prices. But how would a gas tax holiday work? And would it help? Leonard Burman, director of the Tax Policy Center, a non-partisan think tank, talks with Melissa B... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Decades On, The Selecter Maintains A Steady Groove And A Political Eye | [
"The British band The Selecter began singing about race, gender and politics in the late 1970s. They were part of a musical moment that came to be known as 2-tone, which combined elements of early Jamaican ska with the styles that were bubbling up in the UK at the time. \"We, came along at a time in the late '70s w... | [
"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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3 Charts (And A Few Words) On The Rise Of Electric Bikes | [
"We told you last week about how bicycles are outselling new cars in almost every European country. When we delved a little deeper into the numbers, we found that while bicycle sales remained steady in a six-year period that began in 2006 (the top chart), sales of electric bikes exploded (the second chart). Now, el... | [
"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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Neuroscientists Debate A Simple Question: How Does The Brain Store A Phone Number? | [
"You hear a new colleague's name. You get directions to the airport. You glance at a phone number you're about to call. These are the times you need working memory, the brain's system for temporarily holding important information. \"Working memory is the sketchpad of your mind; it's the contents of your conscious ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Social Media Buzz: Trevor Noah's Tomi Lahren Interview Gathers Steam | [
"“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah had a wide-ranging conversation on his show Wednesday night that has gone viral. His guest was Tomi Lahren, a controversial host on the conservative cable network TheBlaze. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Danielle Belton (@blacksnob), managing editor of The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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For Newborns Exposed To Opioids, Health Issues May Be The Least Of Their Problems | [
"Among the troubling developments of the nation's opioid crisis: a large number of babies born prenatally exposed to opioids. On a recent reporting trip, we visited Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio, where according to the acting CEO, 1 in 5 babies are born with prenatal opioid exposure. Other hospitals report... | [
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Attack Of The Killer Bees Bank Heist: It's The New Babasónicos Video | [
"English / Spanish Argentine supergroup Babasónicos always delivers stellar music videos, and the one for the song \"Muñeco De Haiti\" is no exception. The clip for this funky, danceable tune from their recent album A Propósito has it all. Disco lights? Check. Boring bureaucrats spontaneously busting out into song ... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Private Prisons, Solo Cups, and MTV's Mark on Music | [
"In this week's podcast of weekends on <em>All Things Considered,</em> examining the industry of private prisons. Also, the hardships of military families, saluting the Solo cup, and catching up with previous winners of our Three Minute Fiction contest. Plus, how MTV changed the music business."
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"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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Analysts Blame Declining Financial Markets On Political News | [
"This year's unconventional presidential race has some stock analysts worried about unpredictable markets. NPR's Marilyn Geewax talks about why and how politics are roiling the financial markets."
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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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'Treme,' Ep. 13: All Politics Is Local | [
"Spoiler alert: There are three break-ins during the latest episode of Treme. There's the looting that happened at Janette's old place, the bust of Sonny's apartment and, of course, the sexual assault on LaDonna. (What a performance from Khandi Alexander!) It seems like the writers behind the show are attempting to... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Felicity Huffman And 12 Other Parents To Plead Guilty In College Cheating Scandal | [
"Updated at 5:07 p.m. ET Thirteen parents and one coach charged in the college admissions scandal will plead guilty, federal prosecutors announced Monday. One of the parents is Felicity Huffman, the actress who is among the best known of the wealthy individuals arrested in the cheating case that broke last month. T... | [
"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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Banking Issue Has U.S., North Korea at Impasse | [
"A banking matter is stalling progress on denuclearizing North Korea. Two years ago, the U.S. accused a Macau bank of laundering counterfeit money and froze $25 million in North Korean funds. Freeing the money is proving to be a problem."
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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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Severe Allergic Reactions To Food Are Increasing, In Adults As Well As Children | [
"Life-threatening allergic reactions to foods have increased by five times over the last decade, according to a new analysis of private insurance claims by FAIR Health, an independent nonprofit that collects and analyzes data on privately billed health insurance claims. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with foo... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving 'Tribe' | [
"Sebastian Junger's new book, \"Tribe,\" looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that veterans often don't feel like they belong to the society they fought for."
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Former Rep. Jane Harman On Mueller And Russia Investigation | [
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Chad to Allow Peacekeepers into Troubled Areas | [
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Q&A: What's Behind Thought Field Therapy? | [
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Flying Reindeer And The Bethlehem Star: When Science And Myth Intersect | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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In Louisiana, NFL Anthem Protests Threaten Saints' Tax Breaks | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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McCormick & Company Searches For A Director Of Taco Relations | [
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Ohio State University Student Holds His Commencement In A Living Room | [
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What The Ebbs And Flows Of The KKK Can Tell Us About White Supremacy Today | [
"As long as the United States has existed, there's been some version of white supremacy. But over the centuries, the way white supremacy manifests has changed with the times. This includes multiple iterations of the infamous Ku Klux Klan. According to the sociologist Kathleen Blee, the Klan first surfaced in large ... | [
"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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Apps That Allow You To Post Anonymously Gain Popularity | [
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Can't Find Time To Read? Poetry Might Make The Perfect Gift | [
"If you have friends or family members who insist they have \"no time to read,\" poet Tess Taylor says you should consider giving them poetry for the holidays: \"We are all busy, and poetry is short,\" Taylor explains. \"So you can actually reroute your day productively in like five minutes with something that real... | [
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Skateboarder Jeron Wilson | [
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Finding Balance and Pleasure in 'The House of Mirth' | [
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"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Avoid Wedding Blues When You're Short On Green | [
"Saying \"I do\" can be an expensive proposition, as couples often pour thousands of dollars into extravagant dream weddings. But the fairy tale is over for many brides who have to downsize their nuptials during this economic downturn. In recent years, many brides have been getting a bad rap, thanks in part to tel... | [
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FCC Moves To Kill Net Neutrality — Now What? | [
"Is this the end for net neutrality? President Trump’s FCC chief moves to eliminate it. What could your Internet look like when the net isn’t neutral? This show airs Tuesday at 11 a.m. EST. Guests: Klint Finley, senior writer for Wired. (@klintron) Gigi Sohn, former senior adviser to ex-FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, ... | [
"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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Edmar Castañeda And Friends On JazzSet | [
"As a child in Bogotá, Edmar Castañeda and his sister took folk dance classes. Their mother made sure of that. Castañeda liked the dancing, but he really liked the live harp accompaniment. In Spanish, the harp is called the llanero. It's Colombian, not a classical harp. When the family moved to Queens, Castañeda st... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Security Council Condemns Syrian Government For Killings | [
"The U.N. Security Council is condemning the Syrian government for the massacre of scores of people, including children, in the town of Houla, a day after images of the mass killings shocked the world. \"The Security Council condemned in the strongest possible terms the killings, confirmed by United Nations observe... | [
"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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Protests Are Bringing Down Confederate Monuments Around The South | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Inside China's Economic Boom | [
"After nearly three decades of averaging 10 percent annual growth, China became the world's fourth-largest economy last year with a gross domestic product of $2.3 trillion. Many inside China are benefiting from the economic boom, but many are not. Chinese businesses are facing big-budget challenges from multinati... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Feds Detail What They Call Lies Told By Paul Manafort Since His Guilty Plea | [
"Updated at 9:45 p.m. ET Paul Manafort allegedly lied to prosecutors about his communications with officials in the Trump administration, \"information pertinent to another Department of Justice investigation\" and more, the government said in a court filing on Friday. Manafort met with prosecutors 12 times and tes... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal of Central Park Jogger Convictions | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Minnesota Government Grinds To A Halt | [
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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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Cuban Leaders Ready for Post-Castro Transition | [
"Reporter Jon Lee Anderson, of <em>The New Yorker</em> magazine, talks with Renee Montagne about Fidel Castro's inner circle. He identifies three men beyond Raul Castro who are likely to play an important role in Cuba once Fidel Castro makes his final exit from the scene.EDITOR'S NOTE: In the July 31 issue of The N... | [
"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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Court Yard Hounds On World Cafe | [
"With the acclaimed country music trio the Dixie Chicks on hiatus, two of the group's members -- Emily Robison and Martie Maguire -- decided they wanted to return to the studio to record new material. Since Natalie Maines, the group's lead vocalist, apparently was not ready to return to recording, Robison and Magui... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Hormone-Free Milk in Demand | [
"A growing number of Americans are looking to buy milk that is free of artificial growth hormones. Synthetic hormones have been used in the U.S. for the last 13 years to boost milk production. The government says the hormones are not harmful to humans."
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2017 Oscars: Nominations For Documentary Category Upends Genre | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nina Gilden Seavey, director of the Documentary Center at George Washington University, about what this year's documentary lineup mean for the art and industry."
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From A Recording Released | [
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Public Restrooms Become Ground Zero In The Opioid Epidemic | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Your Photos: The Snowstorm | [
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Thousands Flee Northern Syria After Latest Airstrikes | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Unprecedented Flooding Batters Louisiana; Rescue Efforts Underway. -- South African Woman Sentenced To 10 Years For Kidnapping Baby In 1997. And here are more early headlines: Second Night Of Unrest Reported In Milwaukee. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Hundreds Evacuated ... | npr | {
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Renewed Violence In Gaza A Test For New Leaders | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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In Egypt, Mubarak-Era Emergency Law To Stay | [
"Egypt's military rulers announced that a decades-old emergency law curtailing civil rights will continue until at least next June. Ending the controversial law was a key demand of Egyptian protesters who forced former President Hosni Mubarak from power in February. But the military, which planned to lift the emerg... | [
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South Africa - Mbeki | [
"NPR's Kenneth Walker in Johannesburg reports long-simmering differences within South Africa's ruling party burst into the open this week with allegations that three prominent members of the party were plotting to oust President Thabo Mbeki."
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Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of November | [
"Each month, we listen to hundreds of new electronic music tracks, test the standouts on loud speakers and highlight the best of the best in a 30-minute mix. November's selections include our favorite track from Theo Parrish's upcoming American Intelligence album, a solo cut from Hercules And Love Affair's Kim Ann ... | [
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College Colleagues Will Face Off For Eric Cantor's Seat | [
"Two professors at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va., find themselves in an unexpected position after Tuesday's primary elections: facing each other in November for a seat in Congress. David Brat, an economics professor with little political experience, defeated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republi... | [
"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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How 'Forbidden' Black Rice Flourished For Millennia | [
"In ancient China, black rice was considered so superior and rare, it was reserved exclusively for the emperor and royalty. These days the grain, also known as forbidden rice, has become the darling of gourmets and people seeking superior nutrition. These folks are on to something: The color of black rice is the re... | [
"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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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Recovers From Floods | [
"In Iowa, the Cedar River is still running high and not expected to fall back below flood stage until Sunday. But the city of Cedar Rapids is already jump-starting the recovery of its flooded neighborhoods. At the height of the flooding this week, 25,000 people evacuated from the city."
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"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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Democrats Fall Short Of 60-Seat Goal | [
"Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss defeats Democratic challenger Jim Martin in Georgia's closely watched run-off race. Plus, President Bush gets introspective during his last days in the White House in an interview with ABC News. NPR's Tony Cox discusses these stories and more with Mary Frances Berry — professor of... | [
"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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Violist Toby Appel Turns | [
"Violist Toby Appel turns commentator to review \"The Sinking of the Titanic,\" a \"musical work of conceptual art\" by British composer Gavin Bryars. The work includes sound effects including noises recorded in a swimming pool. (Point Music 446 061-2)"
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Charli XCX And The Year's Most Fabulous Pop Record | [
"Pop music has been defined this year by young women who come across as self-assured and self-directed. And, while Taylor Swift sold more records and pulled more headlines, Charli XCX (née Charlotte Aitchison) has made the year's most fabulous pop record — in part by updating a sound and attitude that seemed near-i... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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5 Questions About DACA Answered | [
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Pentagon Opens All Combat Positions To Women | [
"The Pentagon will admit women to all its combat positions, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday. The policy change drops the last major barrier to equal service in the military."
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After Riot, Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Fencing Around Complex | [
"Updated at 5:05 p.m. ET The acting U.S. Capitol Police chief is recommending the complex be fitted with permanent fencing to help better secure Congress, as lawmakers and law enforcement officials continue to grapple with fallout from the Jan. 6 insurrection by violent pro-Trump extremists. Yogananda Pittman, who... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Police Respond To Reports Of Active Shooter In San Bernardino, Calif. | [
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Background on Procter & Gamble, Gillette | [
"Robert Siegel and Michele Norris explore the origins and history of Procter & Gamble and the company it plans to buy, Gillette."
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First Listen: Moby, 'Innocents' | [
"The story of Moby's 11th album is one of collaboration: Innocents, his first full-length recording with an outside producer (Mark Stent, who's worked alongside virtually everyone in pop), finds the versatile multi-instrumentalist recruiting an impressive assortment of guest vocalists. Cold Specks' marvelous Al Spx... | [
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With Capitol Grounds Cleared, Congress Will Attempt To Resume Electoral Count | [
"NPR's congressional correspondent shares the latest developments of the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday."
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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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Chicago Braces For Bulls Victory | [
"Tonight, the Chicago Bulls may clinch the National Basketball Association playoffs with a win against the Seattle SuperSonics. Chicago is gearing up for the game with enthusiasm --- and with some trepidation. The last two times the Bulls won championships, the city endured looting and some rioting. NPR's Edward Li... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Bombing Kills At Least 14 In Afghanistan, Including Three NATO Troops. -- With First Debate This Week, We Really Are In Campaign's Final Stretch. Other stories in the news: Read More -- \"Payroll Tax Cut Is Unlikely To Survive Past Jan. 1 Deadline.\" (The New York Times) -- Ca... | npr | {
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Months After Coup, Thailand Faces New Crises | [
"Less than six months ago, a military coup toppled the government of Thailand's democratically elected Prime Minister Thaksin Shinowatra. There was nary a whimper from the international community and many Thais welcomed the move, too, believing it would end months of political uncertainty that had spooked investors... | [
"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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Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' | [
"Viggo Mortensen stars in the David Cronenberg Eastern Promises. Set in London, in the dangerous underworld of sex trafficking, the film is due out on DVD Dec. 23. The film was written by Steve Knight, who wrote the screenplay for Dirty Pretty Things. Cronenberg and Mortensen's previous collaboration was the acclai... | [
"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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From Gang Rivals to Community Activists | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley speaks with former rivals now joining forces to combat the violence that plagues their community. The two are both involved in an HBO documentary, <EM>Back in the Hood: Gang War 2</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Analysis: CBS Held Iraqi Abuse Story at Behest of U.S. | [
"Last week, CBS news broke the story of Iraqi prisoners abused by U.S. military personnel. But the network held its report for two weeks at the request of Gen. Richard Meyers, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, who said the story could increase tensions in Fallujah and put U.S. hostages in jeopardy. NPR's Renee... | [
"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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Iran Shoots Down An American Drone | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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'Gainsbourg' Brilliantly Depicts The French Musician | [
"The new film <em>Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life</em> is an unconventional biopic about French musician Serge Gainsbourg. He is celebrated in France for the songs he wrote, and the affairs he had with beautiful women like Brigette Bardot."
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Kraftwerk's Ralf Hutter Casts A Skeptical Eye On Technology | [
"The Guardian has an interview with Ralf Hutter of the pioneering electronic group Kraftwerk that's worth a read. The band started in the early 1970s and was ahead of its time in both its use of technology to make music and its commentary on technology through music. What does Hutter think of today's electronic wor... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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