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Deep Discounts Dent Holiday Shopping Profits | [
"Retailers offered many products at a sharp discount this holiday season. The strategy attracted buyers but put a hefty dent into profits. Retail analyst Kurt Barnard talks with Renee Montagne about the shopping season."
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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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Trump Recalls Tens Of Thousands Of Federal Workers To Work Without Pay | [
"Republican strategist John Brabender (@JohnBrabender) and Democratic strategist Jamal Simmons (@JamalSimmons) join Here & Now‘s Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson to discuss the political fallout of the now 26-day partial government shutdown, and more."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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An Afghan View Of The Surge | [
"Rangina Hamidi, CEO of Kandahar Treasures, which sells handmade embroidery, talks about the surge in Helmand province. She says that to defeat the Taliban, American troops must help Afghanistan build infrastructure and maintain security."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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UPDATED: Bombing Suspect's Friend Ordered Freed On Bail | [
"Update at 3:13 p.m. ET. Phillipos Freed: Robel Phillipos, who was arrested last week for allegedly lying to federal agents investigating the Boston Marathon bombings, was ordered released on $100,000 bail, pending a trial. Reuters reports: \"While out on bail, Robel Phillipos will be under the custody of his mot... | [
"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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Otis Rush, Chicago Blues Legend, Dies At 84 | [
"Updated at 3:45 p.m. ET Blues legend Otis Rush, whose unique style of soloing and powerful tenor voice helped shape the Chicago blues sound and deeply influenced a generation of blues and rock musicians, died Saturday of complications from a stroke he suffered in 2003. He was 84 years old. Rush perhaps wasn't as w... | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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A Quartet Called The German | [
"A quartet called the German Natural Horn Soloists was in Houston early this month for a concert presented by the Houston Harpsichord Society. From that performance, we'll hear the Quartet for Four Horns by 19th-century German composer Anton Richter. (KUHF, Houston)"
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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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Religious Freedom Faces 'Serious And Sustained Assault' Around The World | [
"At a time when \"religious liberty\" has become associated in the U.S. with the right to oppose LGBT protections and same-sex marriage, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reports on the \"serious and sustained assault\" on religious people and practices abroad. The organization cites attacks on... | [
"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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District Profile: Republicans Try To Stand Out In Louisiana's 3rd | [
"In Louisiana’s 3rd congressional district, 12 candidates will vie for the seat that is being left vacant by Republican incumbent Rep. Charles Boustany. The seat is expected to stay red, and the Republicans vying for that spot are trying to distinguish themselves. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with ... | [
"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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Cornelius: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"As Cornelius, Keigo Oyamada has stretched his vision across frenzied indie rock, lush '60s-style pop, psychedelic funk and glitched electronics, all deconstructed and reassembled like a neon cubist-pop sculpture. After a little more than two decades, no one can really imitate his complex cool. Sporting a pair of s... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Chicago's Recommended Daley Allowance | [
"We were packing up from an interview with Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago a few years ago when I asked if his father would have rolled over in his grave to see his son attend a gay rights rally. Mayor Daley shook his head sharply. \"People who say that never really knew my father,\" he said. \"I never heard a bigot... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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Nellie McKay: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"You wouldn't think to call someone audacious who once devoted an entire album to Doris Day songs, but Nellie McKay is. McKay's first album for a major label, Get Away From Me, was a double-CD set unlike any other record I can think of, and her bold personality shines through in every project she's tackled since. Y... | [
"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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Higdon's 'Dooryard Bloom' | [
"Baritone Nmon Ford (pronounced \"IN-man\") joins the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to perform \"Dooryard Bloom,\" acclaimed young American composer Jennifer Higdon's interpretation of \"When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd,\" Walt Whitman's elegiac poem written after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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Stories off the sidewalk | [
"For several years, StoryCorps booths have allowed ordinary people relate their own stories to be preserved in a huge and growing collection in the Library of Congress."
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"Old rockers come back for more wild times on the grapevine."
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Massachusetts Artists Get Health Care Help | [
"Artists are used to starving — and going without basics such as health insurance. But thousands of artists and other creative types in Massachusetts are now getting state-subsidized health care. The artists say this allows them to more effectively contribute to the creative economy."
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"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Napster Legal Dispute | [
"NPR's Rick Karr reports on the arguments anticipated today in the first round of the Napster legal dispute. Napster, an online service letting users exchange music files, argues that it's being unfairly targeted for something that isn't illegal. The Recording Industry of America says Napster must be shut down imme... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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How One U.S. Group Turns Migrants Into Employees | [
"When Almothana Alhamoud, a 31-year-old Syrian data analyst, arrived in Chicago two years ago after fleeing the Syrian war, he jumped at his first job offer, a nightshift cashier at a convenience store. \"When I came over here I just want to find anything to survive,\" he says over dinner with his family in Chicago... | [
"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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Love Songs For A New Era | [
"As Valentine's Day approaches on the calendar, the topic of love has a knack for subsequently creeping into every passing thought. And while you might be able to drown out the ads for chocolate hearts, overpriced flower bouquets and forcibly romantic dining, love songs are as old as the art form itself and know no... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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View at Your Own Risk | [
"NPR Movie Critic Bob Mondello sacrificed himself before the gods of cinema this week, so you won't have to this weekend. Here are two of his picks to view at your own risk. The Wild: This must be the picture that finally drove Disney's execs back into the arms of Pixar. After seeing it, I'm guessing they were will... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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TEDMED Takes Its Big Health Tent To Washington | [
"The phenomenon that is TEDMED has rolled into the nation's capital. And I'm camped out at the Kennedy Center for the nerdfest. What's the big deal? I'm still trying to figure that out as the meeting is well into its second day. It's an event, that's for sure, and it's supposed to be a way for people who care a lot... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Internet Amateurs Threaten Porn Industry | [
"Technology was once a friend to pornography — first video tapes, then DVDs, then the Internet — but free amateur porn sites are now threatening the professional adult-entertainment industry. Claire Hoffman, contributing editor to Portfolio magazine, discusses her article, \"Obscene Losses,\" about the rise of do-i... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Rhythm and Blues singer TRACEY NELSON | [
"Rhythm and Blues singer TRACEY NELSON. She's best known for her work leading the Mother Earth band from the 1960s and 70s. Her hits included \"Down So Low\" and \"Mother Earth.\" A collection of her hits \"The Best of Tracy Nelson/Mother Earth\" (Reprise) came out in 1996. She has a number of albums on Rounder: \"... | [
"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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Irish Folk Icon Liam Clancy Dies | [
"Bob Dylan once called Liam Clancy \"the best ballad singer I've ever heard.\" Clancy died Friday at a hospital in County Cork, Ireland. He was 74. It was in New York City that he made his name as a singer in a group with two of his brothers, Tommy and Paddy, and another singer named Tommy Makem. The Clancy brothe... | [
"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Congress to Enact Tighter Medicaid Restrictions | [
"Congress is preparing to place stricter limits on who can qualify for Medicaid. It's an effort to lower the program's exploding costs for nursing home care. One target: wealthy people who give away assets in order to qualify for Medicaid help for nursing home care. The problem is, there's no evidence that people d... | [
"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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Grasso Wins Round in Battle over NYSE Pay | [
"Dick Grasso, the former chief of the New York Stock Exchange, has won a legal victory in a long battle with the state of New York over a $180 million pay package. The pay plan prompted such outrage in 2003 that the state of New York fired Grasso."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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When I Was a Young Man | [
"Bob Kerrey, a decorated war hero and former U.S. senator, has written a book about his experiences in Vietnam, including the raid he led on a village in which more than a dozen women and children were killed. Kerrey discusses the incident and his memoir, <EM>When I Was a Young Man</EM>, with <EM>Morning Edition</E... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Study: Listen To Your Gut When Getting Married | [
"This just out in the journal Science: your unconscious attitudes may be a better judge of how happy your marriage will be than your conscious mind. In a study of more than 100 newlywed couples, researchers found that their “gut” feelings about each other — feelings they couldn’t or wouldn’t verbalize —... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Wordless News: Desegregation On The Docket | [
"Every day, illustrator Maria Fabrizio posts a news-inspired image on her Wordless News blog. This week, all of her pictures will be inspired by stories she hears on Morning Edition. Today, Debbie Elliott's story caught her ear: It's about a federal judge in Little Rock, Ark., who is considering a deal that would e... | [
"Clarence Ray Allen Scheduled for Execution Tonight. School Segregation. End Music."
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Jeff Foxworthy on the Serious Business of Comedy | [
"Jeff Foxworthy went from $30,000-a-year IBM repairman to successful stand-up comedian. His best-selling books include <EM>You Might Be a Redneck If...</EM> Foxworthy talks about the serious business of comedy."
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Rumsfeld Testifies in Hearing on Tillman's Death | [
"Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld made his first appearance Wednesday on Capitol Hill since leaving that job last year. He spoke to a House committee investigating the military's bungled response to the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman in Afghanistan."
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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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Sandwich Monday: The Pizza Cake | [
"I generally don't like cake, because it is too sweet, too bland in texture, and doesn't have enough pork products. So I was excited to see this recipe pop up on Buzzfeed. (UPDATE 10/21/2014: For those keeping score, it looks like So Good Blog rolled out this pizza cake recipe months earlier than Buzzfeed.) I happe... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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In Chile, Many Regard Climate Change As The Greatest External Threat | [
"Fernando Rojas is holding up a photograph of a pocket of countryside, between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains, that has been his home, his livelihood, and his passion for all of his 74 years. His picture shows a lake, brimming with water, in front of a range of hills that are silhouetted by the sun. In t... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Monthly Payments Have Fallen A Lot. Total Household Debt Has Not. | [
"When we talked to Mark Zandi recently, he was relatively optimistic about the economy. One figure he cited: People's monthly debt payments now make up a much lower share of disposable income than they did during the bubble. This measure is key to understanding the effect of debt on peoples' broader spending patter... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Internet Pornography Is Big Business | [
"NPR's John McChesney reports on one of the most profitable businesses on the Internet: pornography. The sex business is so lucrative, in fact, that many amateurs are rushing to enter the competition. McChesney's is the latest report in a series on the impact of the Internet."
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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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Cuban Dissidents, Castro Supporters Throw Fists At Americas Summit | [
"A scuffle between members of a Cuban delegation and anti-Castro groups has raised tensions in Panama, ahead of the Summit of the Americas."
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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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Maine's Campaign Finance Legislation Changes | [
"From Maine Public Radio Charlotte Renner reports on recent changes to Maine's campaign finance legislation."
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Beyond DeVos, What 5 Key Trump Appointees Could Mean For Schools | [
"The action in the U.S. school system is overwhelmingly local. But the federal government, and the courts, have an important hand in many issues that touch classrooms — from civil rights to international programs of study. We looked at the records of some of President Trump's key appointees to see how they might af... | [
"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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Grow-Your-Own Veggies a Boon to Seed Companies | [
"The cost of groceries is going up this year, and so are the numbers of people who have started growing their own produce. Now seed companies are reporting a surge of orders. Matt Shafer Powell is a reporter for member station WUOT in Knoxville. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: Now to soaring food prices. Now, some people a... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Elizabeth Edwards, Facing the Future | [
"Elizabeth Edwards says the return of her breast cancer won't interrupt her husband's bid for the White House — and that she will work on his campaign. The announcement resonated with many people."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos: 'I Was Really Pretty Lost' | [
"Passion Pit is a band made up of one man: 27-year-old Michael Angelakos. When he signed with Columbia Records in 2009, Angelakos went from playing house parties in Boston to touring the world. Passion Pit's third album, Kindred, is out Tuesday, and there's more behind its sound than upbeat music. \"I think Passion... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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Dorothea Lange's Ireland | [
"Liane Hansen speaks with Donald Dixon, son of famed hotographer Dorothea Lange (lang). Famous for her photos of the Great epression, she also made a memorable photographic journey to Ireland in the id-1950's. Those photographs are contained in a new book: \"Dorothea Lange's reland\" (Elliott and Clark Publishing).... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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The Gender Divide in Tech | [
"We hear from women in tech and learn what they think is being done right and wrong to encourage women to participate in the field."
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U.N. Human Rights Council Backs Internet Freedom | [
"The main human rights body of the United Nations is backing a landmark resolution that states people have a right to freedom of expression on the Internet. The resolution got nearly universal support — even from countries that censor the Internet."
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Leukemia Claims Palestinian Advocate Edward Said | [
"Edward Said, a renowned scholar and leading advocate of the Palestinian cause, dies at age 67 after a long battle with leukemia. A professor of literature at Columbia University, Said was best known for his 1978 book <EM>Orientalism</EM>. Hear remembrances from NPR's Robert Siegel, Palestinian-American scholar Shi... | [
"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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100 Years After Jack London's Death, Hearing His Call | [
"Jack London, who died 100 years ago this week, occupies a space in which few writers can set foot. Although it's not especially unique for writers' lives to be marked by sickness and excess, London was prolific despite these constant threats to his productivity. Even as illness loomed, he managed to publish over 5... | [
"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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Remembering Thurgood Marshall | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with author Carl Rowan and NPR's Nina Totenberg about the legacy of retired Supreme Court Jusice Thurgood Marshall upon his death. As general counsel for the NAACP, Marshall successfully challenged racial segregation in schools in the landmark 1954 case <EM>Brown vs. Board of Education</... | [
"Stories: 1) Julie Andrews, Making Good after a Miserable Youth 2) Remembering Charlton Heston, Actor and Activist"
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Location A Bigger Influence Than Race For Children In Public Housing | [
"Do black and white children who live in assisted or subsidized housing experience different life outcomes? That question was at the center of a new study by Sandra Newman and C. Scott Holupka, two researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. They combed through federal data on households in public housing... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now | [
"Global climate change is accelerating and human-caused emissions of greenhouse gases are the overwhelming cause, according to a landmark report released Monday by the United Nations. There is still time to avoid catastrophic warming this century, but only if countries around the world stop burning fossil fuels as ... | [
"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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E.U. Leaders Formally Back Britain's Brexit Plan | [
"British Prime Minister Theresa May has the support from European Union leaders on a Brexit deal. But it must still be approved by Parliament in the United Kingdom."
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Rock chronicler and collector MICHAEL OCHS (also, brother of Phil Ochs) | [
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"Journalist/Rock Historian DANIEL WOLFF has written a the biography, You Send Me: The Life and Times of Sam Cooke (Morrow) WOLFF was aided in his research by many people who were close to Cooke. One of them, S.R. CRAIN, a co-founder of the Soul Stirrers and later Cooke's manager, is also interviewed. WOLFF has also... | npr | {
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U.S. Officials Plan To End Sanction Waivers On Iranian Oil | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Gulf Spill Blamed On Poor Management, Bad Cement Job, Other Missteps | [
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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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Bush, Chirac Meet at G8 Summit in France | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Colorado Plans To Lower Minimum Wage In 2010 | [
"Colorado is about to become the first state to lower its minimum wage. On Jan. 1, the wage will be reduced by 3 cents an hour to the federal minimum of $7.25. The reduction will take place because the recession has driven down the cost of living. In 2006, when voters chose to tie Colorado's minimum wage to inflat... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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Indian City Says No To Bicycles | [
"At a time when many American cities are encouraging people to peddle to work, bikes and other non-motorized vehicles are being banned from the streets of Kolkata, India (also known as Calcutta). Police say the narrow and congested roads are just too crowded with cars, trucks and buses, so the bikes have to go. But... | [
"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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Twelve, Betting on a Dozen Books Each Year | [
"Publishers in the U.S. released more than 291,000 separate titles in 2006. But one imprint that got its start just last year has already had a string of hits with a philosophy of \"less is more.\" \"Nobody has any idea what's going to hit. I think that publishing is basically a corporate form of legalized gambling... | [
"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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Atlanta Killings Echo Murder Of Vincent Chin In 1982 During A Period Of Anti-Asian Sentiment | [
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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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School's Out: 5 Great Summer Reads For Teens | [
"I'm surrounded here at NPR Books by people with sophisticated, grown-up tastes — happy to dive into the latest Claire Messud or Daniel Alarcon or James Salter. Meanwhile, give me — any day — a book about teenagers (and preferably dragons). A good YA novel is a polished gem of solid storytelling, but more than that... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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The Jamestown Project | [
"Guest: Karen Ordahl Kupperman, the Silver Professor of History at New York University"
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'Chasing Light': Music Made For 50 States | [
"It isn't every day that a small community orchestra gets to play a new work by a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. But that's what's happening now — and over the course of the next year and a half — in all 50 states. First up was the Reno Chamber Orchestra. The audience after the concert was buzzing in the lobby of... | [
"Stories: 1) Brent Stirton, Chronicling the Virunga Gorilla Murders 2) Circle Wide Quintet, Playing 'Like Before'"
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1 Notable Aspect Of These Pulitzer Prize Winners: The Diversity They Represent | [
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Donald Trump Announces His Vice Presidential Pick: Mike Pence | [
"Though Trump called off his news conference announcing his running mate, nevertheless he made his announcement right on time — on Twitter. In the tweet, Trump said his choice is the Indiana governor."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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NPR from the Outside In | [
"One idea that's floating around the Internet is a proposed boycott of ExxonMobil as a way of forcing down gas prices. This morning, Renee Montagne talked about the idea with Tim Haab, who teaches economics at Ohio State University. Professor Haab says the boycott wouldn't work. But more significantly, for our purp... | [
"Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati"
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Top Stories: Pakistan Mourns Children; Congress Passes Tax Breaks | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | [
"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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On Your Knees, Professor! | [
"The science crowd is nervous. The President wants to create more jobs, but come this fall, funding for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (what you and I call the \"stimulus program\") starts to wind down. After two glorious years, science researchers all over America will face what they are now calling \"... | [
"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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A Journalist Delves Deep Inside 'Putin Country' | [
"Journalist Anne Garrels was covering Russia years ago for NPR and she wanted to understand what was happening beyond the swiftly changing capital city of Moscow. So she took out a map, and chose a city at random. \"It could be anywhere and I basically just threw a pencil at the map and it hit Chelyabinsk and I've ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Officials Dispute Report That Malaysian Jet Kept Flying For Hours -- Death Toll From NYC Explosion Stands At Seven, May Go Higher -- 'Bodies Went Flying' As Car Tore Through Crowd At SXSW -- Book News: Former Factory Worker Wins $100,000 Poetry Prize Other stories in the news:... | npr | {
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David Katz: How Can We Address Ocean Plastic Pollution And Poverty At The Same Time? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Circular. About David Katz's TED Talk Millions of tons of plastic flow into the ocean each year. David Katz's Plastic Bank helps turn off the tap — and gives the poor an income source — creating a circular economy around plastic waste. About David Katz David Katz is the CEO of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Gadhafi Using Foreign Children As Mercenaries In Libya | [
"NPR's Lourdes Garcia Navarro tells NPR Newscasts she saw a small group of young pro-Gadhafi fighters were captured outside Libya's eastern city of Brega, which is controlled by rebels. She says the youngest boy was about 13 and said he was from Niger: They said they had been put on planes and given weapons to fig... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Should Lena Dunham Be Playing Ping Pong Naked? | [
"The HBO series <em>Girls</em> has been stirring up some controversy with racy scenes that challenge sexual stereotypes. Some people say the main character is prompting people to rethink their ideas about women's bodies. Host Michel Martin chats with the 'Beauty Shop' ladies."
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Five Years In, What's Next For DACA? | [
"Demonstrators came from across the country to gather at the White House in support of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as toddlers and children. Five years ago today, President Obama signed an executive order protecting them from deportation. It's known as DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood A... | [
"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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Small Town In Utah Forgets To Hold An Election | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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U.S. Senate Candidates From Georgia To Face Runoff Election In January | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democrat Raphael Warnock about advancing to a runoff in January against GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler after no candidate in Georgia secured 50% of the vote."
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Excerpts: NPR Host Steve Inskeep Interviews Ali Larijani | [
"NPR News Interview With The Speaker Of Iran's Parliament Ali Larijani Sept 4, 2015; Washington, D.C. – In an interview with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep, the speaker of Iran's Parliament, Ali Larijani, discusses the nuclear deal, the possibility of new sanctions on Iran and the \"practical\" ways to liberate... | [
"Stories: 1) Writer Aram Roston, Parsing Ahmad Chalabi's Past 2) William F. Buckley: A Man of Many Words"
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Slate's Ad Report Card: Levitra's Tire Swing | [
"Slate columnist Seth Stevenson reviews the first of a series of television advertisements for Levitra, a drug designed to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Levitra is the first of several drugs to compete in a market almost completely dominated by Viagra -- and the Levitra ads are designed to be much different fr... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Crank Caller; Tremendous History Month; The Hairball Group"
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German Restaurant Owner Makes Smoking Easier | [
"Smoking bans from Los Angeles to London have restaurant owners worried about profits going up in smoke. To make lighting up more pleasant, many have installed outdoor lighting and heat lamps. Then, there's Michael Windisch, a restaurant owner in Germany. He installed holes in the walls: one for your head, and two ... | [
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The 'America First' President Sends His Defense Secretary To Asia | [
"President Donald Trump's \"America First\" pronouncements will frame the first major international trip of his administration this week, as Defense Secretary James Mattis visits South Korea and Japan. Trump's disruptive approach to foreign policy may challenge an already shaky government in Seoul, Mattis' first st... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Combating Racism After Charlottesville | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with educator and activist Brittany Packnett about how people can help fight racism and white supremacy in their daily lives."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Preston Sturges Collection | [
"Critic at-large John Powers reviews <em>Preston Sturges: The Filmmaker Collection</em>, a new DVD set of classic 1940s Preston Sturges films. Titles include <em>The Palm Beach Story</em>, <em>The Lady Eve</em> and <em>Christmas in July</em>."
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A Surprising Legal Turn In Cambodia | [
"In Cambodia, Born Samnang had a New Year's Eve he'll never forget: He was released after five years in prison. He'd been convicted of a crime nobody — not even the Cambodian authorities — thought he committed. His release surprised almost everyone. But nobody's saying that the rule of law has returned to Cambodia.... | [
"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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Ethical Fashion: Is The Tragedy In Bangladesh A Final Straw? | [
"A garment factory that manufactures products for international clothing companies collapsed outside of Dhaka, Bangladesh, last month, killing more than 400 workers and injuring scores of others. It came on the heels of a fire at another factory in November 2012; that incident killed 112 workers. Factories like the... | [
"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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Endless Summer: 28 Songs To Keep The Heat In Your Heart | [
"We close out the second season of Roséwave, the ultimate summer playlist series, with our friend Sam Sanders, host of It's Been a Minute. —Lars Gotrich I do that thing a lot where a song comes on and then I go somewhere else. Frank Ocean makes me think of getting lost in the city at night on purpose and buying som... | [
"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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Black Motion: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Black Motion's Tiny Desk (home) concert, recor... | [
"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Doomsday Believers Cope With An Intact World | [
"As recently as two weeks ago, Gary Vollmer was absolutely certain that on May 21, 2011, God would send devastating earthquakes, raise believers to heaven in the \"rapture,\" and then destroy the world five months later. Now that it hasn't happened, Vollmer is unfazed. \"God is God; God's going to do what he has to... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- On The Streets Of Baltimore, Trying To Understand The Anger. -- Record Number Of Amicus Briefs Filed In Same-Sex Marriage Cases. -- 'Bali 9' Pair Will Face Indonesia Firing Squad, After Last Appeals Denied. And here are more early headlines: Opening Statements Heard In ... | npr | {
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Teen Sexual Assault: Where Does The Conversation Start? | [
"The narrative has become all too familiar: accusations of sexual assault, followed by bullying of the victims on social media. The case in Steubenville, Ohio, last year drew national attention. Two high school football stars were found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl. The assault was filmed and photographed; t... | [
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Doctor Muriel Gillick | [
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Not Satisfied With Robot Skeleton, Craig Ferguson Adds Human Baby Sidekick | [
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Economic Recovery Continues, But Is Slower Than Expected, Fed Says | [
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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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News Brief: New Zealand Attack, Sandy Hook Lawsuit, Border Wall | [
"Dozens are dead after an attack on 2 mosques. Connecticut's high court ruled suits by Sandy Hook victims against a gun maker may proceed. Trump vows a veto after Congress blocks his border wall order."
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Pitch-In, Bobbasheely: Dictionary Of Regional Dialect | [
"The makers of the Dictionary of American Regional English have nearly finished their latest edition. They've traveled the U.S. for decades noting regional dialect. A potluck dinner may be called a scramble in Illinois, or a pitch-in in Indiana. Then there's bobbasheely, a Gulf Coast noun meaning good friend. And t... | [
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Shanaz Without Country | [
"Shanaz Kausar has been trapped between India and Pakistan for eight years. Now she wants to go home to Pakistan. Eight years ago, Kausar tried to kill herself by jumping into the Jhelum River, which connects Pakistan and India. The Indian Army found Kausar and put her in jail, where the prison warden raped her. Ka... | [
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You're Going To Hate 'TheMystery.doc,' And That's OK | [
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Recipe: Thyme, Lemon And Sea-Salt Shortbread | [
"1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons water 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt Stir the flour, salt, lemon zest, and thyme ... | [
"In what sounds like a terrifying cookbook,<em> How to Eat Your Christmas Tree</em>, artisan baker Julia Georgallis offers recipes such as Christmas Tree pickles, Christmas-cured fish and Blue Spruce ice cream."
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Music Review: 'The Hour of Two Lights' | [
"The Iranian producer and drummer Mushtaq and former Specials frontman Terry Hall have collaborated on a new CD, <EM>The Hour of Two Lights</EM>. The songs draw on a number of musical styles to create what the duo call \"contemporary nomad\" music. Music critic Michelle Mercer has a review."
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Week In Politics: Lines Drawn On Security Clearances; Primary Election Takeaways | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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'Times-Picayune' To Limit Publication | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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California Affirmative Action | [
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Commentary: School Reform and the 'Houston Plan' | [
"Commentator Janus Adams explores the real crisis of school reform, by giving us a history lesson on the first \"Houston Plan\" which started 70 years ago this week."
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"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Young People Lag Behind In Health Insurance Enrollment | [
"With 20 days left for people to sign up for private health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, the number of people who have completed that task rose to 4.2 million through the end of February, the Obama administration reports. While the 943,000 people who signed up in February through the federal HealthCare.g... | [
"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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Health Dialogues: Medical Outsourcing | [
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Sen. Grassley Says Report On Sexual Harassment In Judiciary Simply Kicks The Can | [
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