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2 More Horses Die At Santa Anita Park As It Prepares To Host Breeders' Cup | [
"Two horses were euthanized this past weekend following injuries at Santa Anita Park, bringing the number of horses to die at the famed Southern California track to 36 in the calendar year. On Sunday, a two-year-old filly named Bye Bye Beautiful was euthanized after sustaining a severe injury during a race. The dea... | [
"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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Latin Billboards Take Miami By Storm | [
"Some of the hottest artists in Latin music descend on Miami for the annual Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards. All week long, host Michel Martin checks in with Jasmine Garsd, co-host of NPR Music's Alt.Latino podcast, to find out which artists have pushed the boundaries of Latino music this year."
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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California Songs: Michelle Shocked's "Come A
Long Way" | [
"After much globetrotting, Texas-born singer Michelle Shocked has made her home in Los Angeles. Her song \"Come A Long Way\" is a bittersweet love song to her adopted city, and it takes listeners on a motorcycle odyssey through L.A.'s diverse neighborhoods."
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"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Letters: Bush's Loose Talk, Middle East | [
"Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters and emails. This week, listeners had a lot to say about President Bush's expletive, bathtub noises and our coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 29, 2007 Washington Post: In S.C., Obama Seeks a Spiritual Reawakening -- \"The Democratic presidential candidate from Illinois -- hoping his campaign can recapture some of that old-time religious fervor -- launched a three-city gospel concert series over the weekend across the state, in North... | npr | {
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Companies Join Efforts To End Childhood Obesity | [
"First Lady Michelle Obama is giving the keynote speech today at the Building a Healthier Future Summit in Washington, D.C. The summit, hosted by the Partnership for a Healthier America, is one of the premiere gatherings of leaders working to end childhood obesity. Several companies have announced new programs and ... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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How To Tell If Watching The Eclipse Damaged Your Eyes | [
"Less than an hour after the Great American Eclipse completed its coast-to-coast show on Monday, people's fascination with the sun and the moon quickly turned to concern about their eyes. We're hoping all you Shots readers heeded our words of caution and wore eclipse glasses or enjoyed the show indirectly. But if y... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Texas Officer Who Fatally Shot Black Teen Is Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison | [
"A jury in Texas sentenced former police officer Roy Oliver to 15 years in prison for the murder last year of an unarmed black teenager. Oliver was a police officer in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs when the shooting took place in April of last year. He and his partner responded to reports of underage drinking.... | [
"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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Doctors Who Treated JFK Recall His Last Moments | [
"Forty years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas. As the years pass, the number of witnesses who remember the events of Nov. 22, 1963 continues to dwindle. But for Red Duke and Robert Grossman, the day is etched indelibly in their memories. Both men served on the team of roug... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Thistle And Shamrock: Julie Fowlis | [
"Meet Julie Fowlis who provided the singing voice in \"Brave\", Pixar's Oscar-winning animation set in the ancient Highlands of Scotland. Raised in the Outer Hebrides, Julie is reaching contemporary audiences with Gaelic music, and is one of a small group of singers bringing it into the cultural mainstream."
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"During almost 30 years hosting The Thistle & Shamrock, I've been privileged to hear thousands of albums recorded on everything from vinyl to MP3. For my list of 100 Essential Celtic Songs, I hand-picked songs and instrumentals by passionate performers from across the decades who helped define the sound of my radio... | npr | {
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Recalling a Talk with Khmer Rouge Figure | [
"Evan Osnos, the Beijing bureau chief for <em>The Chicago Tribune</em>, offers his insights about Nuon Chea. Chea was arrested Wednesday for crimes against humanity related to his past role as a leader of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Osnos interviewed Chea in late 2006."
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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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Obama's Own Story Defines His American Dream | [
"NPR is examining what the American dream means to our culture, our economy and our politics. On Morning Edition, we'll explore what Republicans think of the American dream. In this installment, the view from President Obama. The American dream — the idea that in this country anyone can rise from humble beginnings ... | [
"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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LOL — This Year's Summer Reader Poll Is All About Funny Books | [
"Voting for the 2019 poll is now closed. Thanks for your input! Stay tuned – the final list of 100 favorite funny books is coming in August! If you could use a laugh right about now — and I think we all could — the NPR Books Summer Reader Poll is here for you! This year, we want to hear all about your favorite funn... | [
"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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Soprano Renée Fleming | [
"Known as \"America's Diva,\" Renée Fleming has performed in venues all over the world, singing in acclaimed productions of operas composed by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Dvorak and more. If you're no expert in the world of cabelettas, cavatinas and coloraturas, fear not! Renée has mastered jazz, country and just about... | [
"Rachel Gawell, 15, performs Mark Summers' \"Julie-O.\""
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Web Sites Encourage Public To Influence Agenda | [
"As trash crews tidy the National Mall and Washington, D.C.-area residents finish the workweek in a post-inaugural daze, the country anxiously awaits President Barack Obama's first maneuvers. These are, after all, his first 100 days. But for weeks now, many Americans have been trying to influence what those maneuv... | [
"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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'This Is America's Day': Biden's Inaugural Address, Annotated | [
"Updated at 12:22 p.m. ET Joe Biden addressed the nation for the first time as its 46th president on Wednesday. Biden spoke at a scaled-down event before a divided nation still reeling from the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and from the coronavirus pandemic that has now killed more than 400,000 Americans. But h... | [
"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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How Google Earth Revealed Chicago's Hidden Farms | [
"Cities have plenty of reasons to care about how much food is being produced within their limits — especially now that community and guerrilla gardeners are taking over vacant urban lots across the country. But most cities can only guess at where exactly crops are growing. And in Chicago, researchers have found tha... | [
"Stories: 1) 'SNL's' Darrell Hammond Reveals Cutting, Abuse 2) How The World's Tallest Skyscrapers Work"
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Avant Guard: At LA's Broad Museum, A New Approach To Protecting Art | [
"It's hard to imagine a more magical way to begin a museum visit than to step inside The Infinity Mirrored Room at The Broad Museum. Artist Yayoi Kusama has covered the walls, floor and ceiling with mirrors. LED lights hang from the ceiling and are reflected everywhere you look. The lights sometimes move with the c... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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In 'Becoming Bond,' A Look At The Man Who Was 007 Only Once | [
"When Roger Moore died last week at the age of 89, many tributes hailed him as the actor who'd played James Bond the longest. That isn't quite wrong, but it isn't exactly right. The span between his first 007, Live and Let Die, and his last, A View to a Kill, was 12 years, during which he played the famous spy in s... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Excerpt: Three Women | [
"Three Women prologue When my mother was a young woman a man used to follow her to work every morning and masturbate, in step behind her. My mother had only a fifth-grade education and a dowry of medium-grade linen dish towels, but she was beautiful. It’s still the first way I think of to describe her. He... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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CIA Chief Says N. Korea Could Strike U.S. | [
"CIA Director George Tenet tells a Senate committee that North Korea now has a missile that could reach America's West Coast. Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency sends the issue of North Korea's atomic weapons program to the U.N. Security Council. Hear NPR's Mike Shuster."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- NTSB: Amtrak Washington Train Doing 80 MPH In 30 MPH Zone. -- U.S. Says North Korea 'Directly Responsible' For 'WannaCry' Ransomware Attack. -- CHARTS: See How Much Of GOP Tax Cuts Will Go To The Middle Class. And here are more early headlines: GOP Tax Bill Goes To Hous... | npr | {
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Six Tips for Happiness | [
"Advice from Tal Ben-Shahar. 1. Give yourself permission to be human. When we accept emotions -- such as fear, sadness, or anxiety -- as natural, we are more likely to overcome them. Rejecting our emotions, positive or negative, leads to frustration and unhappiness. 2. Happiness lies at the intersection between ... | [
"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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Denise Herzing: Do Dolphins Have A Language? | [
"Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Anthropomorphic About Denise Herzing's TED Talk We know that dolphins make distinctive clicks and whistles. But is that a language? Researcher Denise Herzing thinks it might be — and for the past 35 years — she's been working on unlocking it. About Denise Herzing Denise Herzing... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Teamster Boss' Troubles | [
"-- Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about Teamster Ron Carey's latest troubles... a federal panel has filed charges against him over illegal fundraising."
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"Stories: 1) 'The Jesus Machine' Tracks James Dobson's Rise 2) The Trucks Debut with Abundant Attitude"
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In May Of 1994 Violinist | [
"In May of 1994 violinist Gil Shaham (shuh-HAHM) and guitarist Goeran Soellscher (YOO-ran SOOL-sher) dropped into Studio 4B for a pre-release party of sorts. Shaham and Soellscher had just released their \"Paganini for Two\" CD and they played live for us a few selections from that disk including the Sonata No. 6 i... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Criminal Records Keep Creating Obstacles Long After Incarceration | [
"A new report from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is shedding light on some unexpected consequences of being convicted of a crime — everything from troubles with employment to bans in public housing. The group says it's time to start thinking about forgiveness."
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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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NPR's Eric Westervelt Discusses On-Going Europe Debt Crisis, Bailouts | [
"European Union leaders start a year end, two day meeting in Brussels Thursday and Friday to try to steer Europe out of the sovereign debt crisis that has festered for more than a year. The problem was thought to have been largely dealt with after Greece was bailed out in May. But then Ireland needed similar help l... | [
"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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The 8th Democratic Debate In 100 Words (And 4 Videos) | [
"In Miami and on Univision, the eighth Democratic debate focused heavily on issues important to Latinos. It meant Sanders and Clinton parted ways with Obama, promising to end deportations. Clinton was asked some tough questions, including whether she would suspend her campaign if she was indicted over her email iss... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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New U.S. Travel Restrictions To Cuba Divides Cuban-American Community | [
"After banning all commercial airline flights to Cuba’s provinces, the Trump administration says it’s now stopping charter flights. As NPR’s Greg Allen reports, that crackdown of travel by Cuban-Americans to their native island may have political implications. This article was originally published... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- E.U. Efforts To Stop Migrant Smuggling Are 'Failing', U.K. Committee Says. -- Obama Administration To Offer Schools Guidance On Transgender Bathrooms. -- Lightshows, Fire, Nudity, Glitter, Wolves: Welcome To Eurovision 2016. And here are more early headlines: Hezbollah ... | npr | {
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Ban On Assault Rifles Unlikely, NRA Chief Says | [
"The head of the National Rifle Association said Sunday that there's little appetite on Capitol Hill for a ban on assault weapons. \"When a president takes all the power of his office, if he's willing to expend political capital, you don't want to make predictions, you don't want to bet your house on the outcome. B... | [
"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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Hospitals Gamble On Urgent Care Clinics To Keep Patients Healthy | [
"When Stephen Wheeler realized he had an aching, swollen finger, he called his primary care doctor, who works for MedStar Health. The doctor referred him to PromptCare, an urgent care clinic in a strip mall in the Baltimore suburbs. Wheeler says he probably would have ended up waiting a long time if he'd gone to th... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Biden Takes The Stage In His Dream Role, But The Pandemic Still Sets The Scene | [
"As many times as Joe Biden must have imagined the moment, he never could have imagined it looking like this. After two failed bids for the White House and a third that began with a series of stumbles, there he finally was on Wednesday, mounting the podium to address a joint session of Congress for the first time 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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Wiggin' Out: Bradley Wiggins Drinks To His Gold Medal, And The Mods Applaud | [
"Fresh off becoming Britain's most-decorated Olympian, cyclist Bradley Wiggins is back in the news, as he updated his Twitter followers Wednesday night with details of how his celebration was going. \"Well what a day, blind drunk at the minute and overwhelmed with all the messages,\" Wiggins tweeted to his more tha... | [
"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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Benazir Bhutto Urges End to Emergency Rule | [
"The leading political rival to Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf writes an op-ed calling for elections."
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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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Zainab Salbi, Founder Of Women For Women International | [
"Host Jessica Harris talks with Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International. Harris also talks with Ayah Bdeir, founder of littleBits."
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RadioShack Changing Name To 'The Shack' | [
"RadioShack Corp. is launching a branding campaign in the hopes of jazzing up its image. The 88-year-old electronics retailer now wants to be referred to as \"The Shack.\" It is shifting towards mobile products, and away from old-fashioned things like radios."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg... | npr | {
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Canceled: Television's Best Show For Music | [
"I was upset to learn recently that one of the best music programs on television has been canceled. No, it's not American Idol. (I'll spare you a recap of last night's horrid upset finale.) The show was called Life, and it was on NBC. If you've never heard of it or seen it, don't worry. Apparently, no one else has,... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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New Jersey Parents Add Identical Triplets To Their Family | [
"Medical experts say the odds of having identical triplets are about one in 200 million. Babies Anastasia, Olivia and Nadia were delivered safely, and are at home with their two older sisters."
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"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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L.A.'s Mayor Focuses on Climate Change | [
"Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is considered a political trailblazer on many issues. Today, he announces an ambitious plan to cut greenhouse emissions in his city by a third over the next two decades. Villaraigosa explains how his city will combat global warming."
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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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Trump Argues For Border Wall As Government Shutdown Wears On | [
"Political strategists Jamal Simmons (@JamalSimmons) and Alice Stewart (@alicetweet) join Here & Now‘s Robin Young and Jeremy Hobson to review the president’s address to the country from the Oval Office on Tuesday, as the partial government shutdown continues."
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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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Watch Slow Dancer's Grainy, Atmospheric Video For 'I Would' | [
"By the end of the beautiful video for \"I Would,\" Slow Dancer is cloaked in muddied white fur and dancing with ecstatic abandon on a frigid beach in Melbourne, Australia. If you don't know the romantic Australian singer-songwriter, you couldn't ask for a better introduction — it's a moment that captures the warmt... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Saddam Hussein: Crimes and Punishment | [
"During his 24-year reign of terror, Hussein (pictured at left in 1983) was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. For his first trial, he's accused of ordering the massacre of more than 140 Iraqis in the village of Dujail -- a small footnote in a career of brutality."
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"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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A Picture Of The American South | [
"I don't know if you can say there's such a thing as \"Southern photography.\" I don't even know if you can really say that the South \"looks\" one way or another. But one thing you can say -- and this might be my Tennessee bias -- is that the South is a fascinating place with a complex culture, and a great place t... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Trump To Announce Pick To Lead Federal Reserve | [
"President Trump is expected to announce his pick to lead the Federal Reserve Thursday. Advisers have been hinting it will be Jerome Powell, who is currently a member of the Fed's Board of Governors."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Suicide Bombing Kills Four Israelis | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Protest Greets Pope on Arrival to Turkey | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kerry Announces Paris Trip, Brushes Off Criticism On Missing March. -- TV Wins At Golden Globes Hint At A TV Revolution. And here are more early headlines: Divers Locate 2nd AirAsia Black Box, Must Still Recover It. (Deutsche Welle) A New Winter Storm Is Powering Across... | npr | {
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Coming To Terms With The Pressure Of Weight | [
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Individual Sports Make Winning Films | [
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Lighting Up for the Holidays | [
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The News Roundup — Domestic | [
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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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Steve Martin Talks About His Fourth Of July Song | [
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Crackling Heist Thriller 'Widows' Takes On Issues Of Race, Class And Gender | [
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Texas Attorney General Gets National Attention After Pursuing High-Profile Lawsuits | [
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It's All Latin to Me | [
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Disaster In Japan: Monday's Developments | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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Changing Face of Sports I | [
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What Do Obama, McCain's Offices Say About Them? | [
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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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Julien Baker Chronicles Her Own Path To Redemption On 'Little Oblivions' | [
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Linkfest: Tune Recorded Before Edison | [
"For over a century, Thomas Edison has been considered the father of recorded sound. But in a new discovery, researchers say they have found a recording of the human voice, made by a little-known Frenchman named douard-Lon Scott de Martinville, that predates Edison's invention of the phonograph by almost twenty yea... | [
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Brain Cancer Gene/Air Quality Standards Update | [
"Two teams of scientists have found a gene that plays a role in the most lethal form of brain cancer. We'll talk about that discovery and what it might mean in this hour. We'll also talk about the E.P.A.'s proposed changes in air quality standards. Canada thinks they're too lenient. Legislators in Maryland, by cont... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Really, Bartender, Just ONE More Round | [
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"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Andre 3000: 'You Can Do Anything From Atlanta' | [
"Andre 3000 — née André Benjamin, sometimes Three Stacks and always one half of the mighty OutKast — sat down with Microphone Check hosts Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Frannie Kelley before a screening of the just-released Jimi Hendrix biopic in which he stars. He spoke about his current work with the Queen of Soul, how... | [
"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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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy On State Of The Union | [
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Judge Rules Seinfeld Has Right To Air His Grievances | [
"A judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a cookbook author who accused comedian Jerry Seinfeld of hurting her reputation by mocking her on national television. In a ruling filed with the court Friday, state Justice Marcy Friedman said it was clear the comedian was joking when he called author Missy Chase Lapine a \"wac... | [
"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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Turkey Warmly Embraces Trump's Syria Withdrawal And Delays A Planned Offensive | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Hezbollah Rockets Kill Three More in Israel | [
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Slate's Explainer: Burning Cocaine | [
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Yahoo Plans To Spin Off Remaining Stake In Alibaba | [
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Piracy Flourishes Off Somalia Coast | [
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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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Afghan Women Fear Backsliding On Key Gains | [
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"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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Insurance For Fake Identities The Latest Skirmish Over Obamacare | [
"House Republicans went on the attack Wednesday over what they say is the latest bungling of the Affordable Care Act: fake identities used to get insurance. Undercover investigators were able to get taxpayer-subsidized health insurance from the government's website 11 out of the 18 times they tried, according to a ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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The Concession Speech You'll Probably Never Hear | [
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Glen Jones -- Broadcast History | [
"Last week disc jockey Glen Jones of radio station WFMU broke the Guinness world record for the longest continous broadcast by an individual. Jones began on the Friday May 25th, breaking the record on Memorial Day. He then stayed on the air until 1:00 pm the following day. David Molpus talks to the tired but proud ... | [
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Culturetopia: Must-Listen Arts & Entertainment | [
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Portrait Of A Countertenor: | [
"Portrait of a countertenor: From a CD that we'll review later this hour, Andreas Scholl (ahn-DRAY-ahs SHOHL) sings \"But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?\" from Handel's \"Messiah.\" Philippe Herreweghe (fee-LEEP HEH-reh-VAY- geh) conducts the Collegium Vocale (koh-LAY-gee-oom voh-KAH-lay) Orchestra. (Harmonia... | [
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Last Chance To Ask About Health Law Before Sign-Up Deadline | [
"This is it. The deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act this year is March 31. With time running out, the questions about how the health law and the exchanges work keep pouring in. Here are a few more to check out while the clock ticks down. My son will be 19 in May. I claim him as a... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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U.S. 'Stands With The People,' Imposes Sanctions On Myanmar's Coup Leaders | [
"Updated at 2:51 p.m. ET The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on 10 current and retired top-ranking leaders in Myanmar's military following a coup earlier this month that toppled the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. In a statement issued Thursday afternoon, the Treasury Departmen... | [
"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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Wendy Kaufman Reports On A New Study | [
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Excerpt: 'Broken China' | [
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President Trump Pushes GOP Health Care Bill On Capitol Hill | [
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<em>Update:</em> Spellings in the House | [
"U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings faced the House Education and Labor Committee today. Most of the questions were about -- surprise, surprise -- the student loan scandal. Some of the harshest questioning came from Chairman George Miller. (D-Calif.) Miller asked if the Dep. of Ed had \"blinders on\" when ... | [
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'Norco '80' Is A Gripping Account Of One Of America's Most Notorious Bank Heists | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Report Finds An Opioid Addiction Medication Is Scarce In Places Which Need It Most | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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The Blind Spot In The Great American Protest Song | [
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Deadline Looms for GM, Chrysler To Finish Viability Plans | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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Gary Goldberg, Producer and Writer For TV And Film | [
"Goldberg's path to writing and producing was almost accidental. Harris speaks with him about his path to success, as well as the bumps along the way. His new memoir is titled \"Sit Ubu Sit\"; Ubu is the name of his production company that he founded in 1981, named after his dog, Ubu."
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Iraq Update: Rocket Attacks on Baghdad's Green Zone | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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How Do You Construct A Voice? | [
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"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Celebrity Saviors in Africa: Help or Hype? | [
"News Headlines: Aug. 24, 2007 The Christian Science Monitor: Celebrities in Africa: Does the Help Exceed the Hype? -- \"The world's poorest, sickest, most war-ravaged continent is now the charity of choice for many of the West's best-known political, pop, and Hollywood stars. But, despite the aid, the number of po... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Chinese Company Tries To Win Over Wyoming Wind Workers | [
"There's international competition to get into Wyoming's fast growing wind energy industry. A Chinese wind company is seeking an edge by offering free training to former coal miners."
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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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Alleged Gunmen Charged In Chicago Mass Shooting | [
"Authorities have charged two more suspects in connection with last week's shooting in Chicago that wounded 13 people. Police believe that one of them, 22-year-old Tabari Young, was the one who severely wounded a toddler. That brings to four the number of people charged in connection with the mass shooting Thursday... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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A New 'Aladdin' Gets Caught In Its Own History | [
"Aladdin is the latest Disney live-action remake of an animated classic. The 1992 original starred Robin Williams as the genie, and this time it's Will Smith. The genie is still blue and there's still a mischievous monkey. But director Guy Ritchie has some ideas of his own, too. Show Notes: What's making Ste... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Alt.Latino Pays Tribute To Juan Gabriel | [
"Editor's note: This is an Encore presentation of of our Juan Gabriel tribute published last year shortly after his untimely death. It takes time to explain an artist like Juan Gabriel to those unfamiliar with who he was. The singer, who died Sunday, was practically a household name throughout the Spanish-speaking ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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The Best-Sounding Tiny Desk Concerts, Vol. 1 | [
"I've recorded over 500 Tiny Desk concerts and, of course, have countless favorites. But which sound the best? Well here they are, according to me — the guy mixing the performances and bopping his head along just off (and sometimes on) screen. We ask a lot of the artists who come to play at the Tiny Desk — they are... | [
"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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Middle-Aged Brains Are Already Past Their Prime | [
"You may want to read this twice if you're older than 45. In fact, you may have to. That's because your mental abilities are already in decline, according to a study of 7,390 British civil servants just published in BMJ, the British Medical Journal. For men and women who were between 45 and 49 when first tested... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Photos: Whitney Houston's Brightly Burning Stardom | [
"After years of struggling with addiction and a troubled marriage, singer Whitney Houston was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel on Saturday. The pop diva's superstar career is riddled with achievements, including Grammy Awards, record sales and seven consecutive No. 1 singles."
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"Stories: 1) Samuel L. Jackson, Playing the 'Champ' 2) Hector Lavoe: A Salsa King's Troubled Reign"
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Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz Festival 2012 | [
"Boston's esteemed Berklee College of Music, just up the road from Newport, has produced top jazz musicians for decades. Driven by the leadership of Panamanian pianist Danilo Pérez, the school has expanded its jazz vision internationally, developing an initiative to recruit from and bring on tour around the world. ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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End Of Life: Roundtable | [
"Linda is joined by three panelists to lay the groundwork for the series that begins today. Topics include: the \"medicalization\" of death; changes in the training young physicians receive concerning terminal illness; Hospice and Palliative Medicine; dealing with a terminal diagnosis; Advance Directives (Living Wi... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Former Cabinet Member Weinberger Dies at 88 | [
"WASHINGTON (AP) -- Caspar W. Weinberger, who served in the Cabinets of both Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan and was central figure in the Iran-Contra scandal, died Tuesday at the age of 88. \"I was deeply disturbed to learn of the death of a great American and a dear friend,\" said former Secretary of State Colin ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Securing Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz | [
"Attacks on ships last summer and current tensions with Iran put a spotlight on the dangers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, as security consultant Kevin Thompson tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Soccer, The Normal-Sized Player's Game | [
"Much as we talk about certain financial institutions that may be too big to fail, you can be absolutely certain that the one organization in the whole wide world that truly fits that definition is FIFA, the grubby behemoth that runs soccer. Too many international sports associations are rife with corruption, but t... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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