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Jobless Claims Dip To 514,000; Lowest Level Since January | [
"The number of people who filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance benefits declined to 514,000 last week, the lowest level since January, the Employment and Training Administration just reported. It's the fifth decline in six weeks. There were 524,000 such claims the previous week. The Associated Press c... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Compact and Cute Dominate Tokyo Auto Show | [
"As automakers gather for the 40th Tokyo Motor Show, U.S. companies are struggling and Japanese car makers are in the driver's seat. One big debate among the Japanese companies is what kind of eco-friendly technology to use. You'd think Japan's nine automakers would be on top of the world. Their market share is ri... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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'Alt.Latino' Summer Suggestions | [
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Hardcover Fiction Bestsellers For July 21 | [
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A Path From 'Blackout' Drunkenness To Sobriety And Self-Acceptance | [
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"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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A Concert Performance Of | [
"A concert performance of a true classic: the Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven. Young African-American conductor William Eddins leads a performance by the young players of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, given in Orchestra Hall. (Civic Audio)"
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Oprah's Closet Now Open to Fans | [
"A newly-opened store in Chicago allows Oprah fans to take their adoration to a whole new level. Now-they can buy her cast-off clothes and shoes. Chicago Public Radio's Adriene Hill reports. JOHN YDSTIE, host: And you're listening to WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. Oprah Winfrey has a talk show, a couple of magazi... | [
"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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'Old Men' and 'Blood' Lead Oscar Pack | [
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Challenge of a Fair Trial for White Supremacist | [
"White supremacist Matthew Hale, on trial for soliciting the murder of a judge, will face a jury that includes six non-whites. NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates reports on the challenges of seating a racially diverse and objective jury in such racially charged court cases. <EM>WARNING: This segment includes racial language... | [
"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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3-Digit National Suicide Hotline Number Could Double Calls, Reduce Stigma | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Facebook To Begin Trading On Nasdaq | [
"Facebook begins public trading Friday at $38 a share. The social networking company boasts 900 million users, giving it undeniable clout in the marketplace. Whether Facebook can generate enough profit to justify its valuation is another matter."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Listeria Outbreak Tied To Colorado Cantaloupes; 13 Known Dead. -- Did You Hear About Andy Rooney? He's Retiring. -- Officials Push Back On Mullen's Linking Of Pakistan To Terrorists. Other leading stories: -- \"US Fugitive Hid In Portugal Hamlet,\" Escaped From Custody In 1... | npr | {
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Making Some Noise for Purim | [
"Grace Cohen Grossman of the Skirball Cultural Center explains the Jewish holiday of Purim, and when to use the \"grogger,\" the traditional holiday noisemaker."
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McCain Honored In Arizona | [
"The public paid its respects to Sen. John McCain at the Arizona Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. Today his memorial service takes place at the North Phoenix Baptist Church."
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The Decade in Music Defined | [
"In this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen looks back at some of the defining trends, sounds and historic moments that made the '00s stand out, in a roundtable discussion with Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein, All Songs Considered producer Robin Hilton and NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Picking The Right Shades: How To Protect Your Peepers | [
"Summer sun means blistering hot temperatures and wilted gardens. And it also means that ultraviolet rays are out in full force. Besides slathering on the right sunscreen to safeguard your skin, you also need to protect your eyes from blasts of UV light. Though the effects aren't immediately obvious, basking in the... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Professor and Writer Azar Nafisi | [
"She taught English literature at the University of Tehran and Free Islamic University and Allameh Tabatabai University in Iran. She was expelled from the University of Tehran for refusing to wear the veil and left Iran in 1997. She now is a professor at Johns Hopkins University. Her new memoir, <EM>Reading Lolita ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Senators Slam CIA over Secret Detainees at Iraqi Prison | [
"The Senate Armed Services Committee holds hearings on prison abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, leveling sharp criticism at the CIA. Army reports that the CIA brought dozens of \"ghost\" detainees to the prison led senators from both parties to call the practice \"unacceptable.\" NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Connick's Latest Hymn to New Orleans | [
"Harry Connick Jr.'s song \"All These People\" chronicles the devastation he witnessed in his native New Orleans during the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina. All proceeds from the single go to Musicians' Village, a New Orleans rebuilding project sponsored by Habitat for Humanity."
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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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Chicago Wants To Soup Up School Menus | [
"Chicago Public School students can say goodbye to doughnuts, Pop-Tarts and daily doses of nachos and greasy pizza. The Chicago Board of Education on Wednesday adopted new nutritional standards for school breakfasts and lunches, promising that next year the meals will be tastier and much healthier. With the move, t... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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It Takes A Village To Determine The Origins Of An African Proverb | [
"\"If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together.\" That was one piece of advice passed along at the just-concluded Democratic National Convention. The words were spoken by New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who said he was quoting \"an African saying.\" The proverb got a lot of retweets. And s... | [
"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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Sen. Byrd Home From Hospital | [
"The office of Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) says the 91-year-old Democrat, the longest-serving senator in history, has been released from the hospital after a prolonged stay because of a staph infection. The statement from Byrd's office says he is resting comfortably at home, where he will continue his recuperation and... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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North Korea Grants Interviews With American Detainees: To What End? | [
"Two U.S. news organizations, CNN and the Associated Press, were granted interviews with three men detained by North Korean authorities. To learn more about why, and what North Korea hopes to gain from the publicity, Melissa Block talks with Georgetown professor Victor Cha, the former director for Asian Affairs at ... | [
"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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Trump Makes Jerusalem Announcement; Sen. Franken To Speak Thursday | [
"President Trump’s decision to declare Jerusalem the capital city of Israel is drawing praise and criticism from members of his own party, and reverberating around the world. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota says he will make an announcement Thursday. A flood of colleagues on Capitol Hill ar... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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The Sweet Sound of Ruby Elzy | [
"The story of Ruby Elzy is a powerful example of how talent can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. One of four children, she was born, her biographer David Weaver tells us, in abject poverty in a small town in Mississippi. Her father abandoned the family when Ruby was 5. But she could sing. A visiting profess... | [
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Miami Probes FTAA Protest Response | [
"Miami's city and county police departments are being investigated by two independent review panels. The panels are looking into allegations of police misconduct during free-trade talks held in Miami last year. Protestors say they were beaten, gassed, and shot with rubber bullets; police say they were only keeping ... | [
"Tulare County Town Braces for Farm Job Losses. End Music."
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Amazon To Cut Prices At Whole Foods | [
"Starting Wednesday, shoppers can find new, lower prices at Whole Foods. The cuts are an attempt to lure more Amazon Prime members to the grocery chain. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank has downgraded Caterpillar, and two airports are banning Chick-fil-A. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Charisse Jones (@chariss... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Show 289 | Seattle WA | [
"From Seattle, Washington, this week's program features a teenage violinist local to the \"Emerald City\" delivering an emotional performance of the music of Ernest Bloch ... teenagers from Chicago perform a thrilling wild and fun work for sax quartet ... and we'll enjoy the broadcast premiere of a new composition ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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China's Arms Budget Looms over Taiwan | [
"Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's comments on a \"peaceful reunification\" with Taiwan have renewed calls for democracy and permanent independence in Taiwan. Despite the huge difference in size, Taiwan's military capabilities for years kept up with those of mainland China. The Chinese, though, have now clearly overtak... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Advocate Weighs In On Situation Afghans Face In Kabul | [
"Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with advocate Krish O’Mara Vignarajah about the ongoing situation in Kabul as chaos continues at the airport there, with many Afghans desperate to leave. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Iraqi Prime Minister Faces Growing Pressure To Step Down | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Ali Khedery, who used to support Nouri al-Maliki. Khedery, head of the Dubai-based Dragoman Partners, thinks al-Maliki should step down because of the extremist crisis in Iraq."
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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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Republican Sen. Pat Toomey To Retire, Opening Up 2022 Race In Pennsylvania | [
"Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey jolted a new political fight for 2022, announcing Monday that he'll retire from the Senate at the end of his current term and won't mount a bid to become the state's next governor. The move sets up a battle for his competitive seat in the next midterm election in a state th... | [
"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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Kenya President: Mall Terrorists Have Been Defeated | [
"Update 1:05 p.m. via Associated Press: Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says security forces have finally defeated a small group of terrorists after four days in fighting at a Nairobi mall. In a televised address to the nation Tuesday, Kenyatta said “we have ashamed and defeated our attackers.” He said ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Attacks, Reprisals And Church Burnings As Egypt Teeters -- Reports: Mubarak Might Be Freed While Awaiting New Trial -- 'U.K. Puppets' Detained His Partner, NSA Leak Reporter Says -- Has Voyager 1 Left The Solar System? -- Book News: John Hollander, Master Of Poetic Forms, Dies... | npr | {
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Small Farmers Aren't Cashing In With Wal-Mart | [
"When Wal-Mart calls, Herman Farris always finds whatever the retailer wants, even if it's yucca root in the dead of winter. Farris is a produce broker in Columbia, Mo., who has been buying for Wal-Mart from auctions and farms since the company began carrying fruits and vegetables in the early 1990s. During the sum... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Two $800,000 Lottery Tickets Go Unclaimed | [
"Two winning Powerball lottery tickets bought in October will expire Monday. Each is worth more than $800,000. Katie Orr of member station WVXU visits the gas station in Hebron, Ky., where one ticket was sold."
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"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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'Thieves Of State' Reveals Tremendous Power Of Global Corruption | [
"Audie Cornish talks to former NPR reporter Sarah Chayes about how corruption can create the fertile ground for religious extremism. Chayes is a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment. Her new book is Thieves of State: Why Corruption Threatens ... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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At the bar last night... | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Boko Haram Resurfaces In West Africa, With Pledge Of Continued Violence | [
"A newly released video by Boko Haram reaffirms the group's allegiance to ISIS and says their campaign of violence continues."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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European Parliament Lawmakers Demand Punishment For Hungary Over Emergency Powers | [
"European Parliament lawmakers demanded Thursday that European Union leaders punish Hungary's government for using the COVID-19 pandemic to grab power through a controversial emergency law. \"The Union has not taken any concrete measures to sanction [Prime Minister Viktor] Orban's government,\" one of the lawmakers... | [
"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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Trayvon Martin Killing To Be Investigated By Florida Grand Jury | [
"A grand jury in Florida is going to investigate the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, a case that has grabbed national attention because of concern that the young man may have been a victim of racial profiling and that local police haven't been aggressive enough about looking into his death. Orlando's WESH-TV... | [
"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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Cambodia's Tenor a Symbol of Its Re-Emergence | [
"From 1975 through 1979, an estimated 1.5 million people lost their lives in Cambodia under the murderous rule of the Khmer Rouge. Since then, the tiny Southeast Asian country has struggled to get back on its feet economically, politically and culturally. Tucked away in the capital city is a man who exemplifies Cam... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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PHOTOS: Green Comet, 'Snow Moon' And Eclipse Make For A Space Trifecta | [
"If you just so happened to crane your neck skyward at night this week — or better yet, if you craned your neck downward to look in your telescope — you probably caught quite a show. The night sky has been busy lately: A full moon, known by the Farmer's Almanac as a \"Snow Moon\" since it happened in February, took... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Top 'LA Times' Editor Pushed Out Amid Newsroom Unrest. -- 11 Dead In Attack On Army Garrison In Kabul Claimed By ISIS. -- Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote. -- Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder. -- Bruno Mars Sweeps Ma... | npr | {
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Freddie, Fannie Troubles Continue | [
"Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stock values are down again Friday. Investors are worried that the two home mortgage giants may collapse from the burden of homeowners defaulting on their mortgages. Already, the two companies have posted $11 billion in losses."
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"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Violinist Scott St. John | [
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In 'Once More We Saw Stars,' Grief And Love Together | [
"Four years ago the unthinkable happened to Jayson Greene. His 2-year-old daughter, Greta, was visiting her grandmother. The two were sitting on a bench on New York's Upper West Side when a brick came loose from a nearby building. It struck Greta in the head, and she died three days later. Greene began keeping a jo... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan and Marilyn Bergman Keep the Music Playing 2) 'Circling My Mother,' A Memoir of Love and Pain"
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Getting an 'A' for Studying an 'X'? | [
"Summer vacation has barely begun, and one class at the University of Iowa is already filled with a waiting list. The class is a study of pornography. That's got the speaker of the Iowa House heated up about taxpayer money going toward something to do with porn. The teacher says there's no explicit material offered... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Honoring 'The America That We Must Remain True To' On Sept. 11 | [
"Memorials at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks. President Obama spoke in Washington as names of victims were read in New York."
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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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Little Dragon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
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"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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Blaming The Coach: McCain's Misfortunes | [
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"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Insurance Industry Lab Creates Indoor Hailstorm | [
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Baltimore Recovers from Water Taxi Tragedy | [
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New Blood for Dracula Fans in 'The Historian' | [
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Mumford & Sons: Finding Balance In 'Babel' | [
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Petraeus Scandal Raises Concerns About Email Privacy | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Pothole Delays Daytona 500 | [
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Questioning Authenticity — And Reality — In 'The Made-Up Man' | [
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"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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To Catch Prey, Frogs Turn To Sticky Spit | [
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Breaking: Pope Francis Loves Opera | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Nadine Jansen On Piano Jazz | [
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'Serious As A Heart Attack': Hurricane Sandy Bearing Down On Eastern U.S. | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Criminals, Militants Align In Pakistan Kidnappings | [
"In Pakistan, several high-profile kidnappings reveal the cunning of the captors and confusion among police. American aid expert Warren Weinstein was seized from his home in Lahore in mid-August. Two weeks later, publishing scion Shahbaz Taseer was snatched from his Mercedes at gunpoint, also in an upscale neighbor... | [
"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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What's the Best Way to Teach English? | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Sailor Rescued At Sea After Dismasting During Round-The-World Race | [
"A solo yachtsman whose sailboat was rolled and dismasted in an Indian Ocean storm during a round-the-world race, has been rescued four days after calling for help. Abhilash Tomy, a 39-year-old commander in the Indian navy, was taken from his smashed boat, Thuriya, approximately 1,900 miles west of Australia by a F... | [
"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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Nicholas Hoult On Becoming J.R.R. Tolkien | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to actor Nicholas Hoult about playing J.R.R. Tolkien, author of <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> and <em>The Hobbit</em>, in the new biopic, <em>Tolkien.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Why There Is A Change Coming To Your Local Weather Forecast | [
"Next month, the temperature averages meteorologists use will get an update. It means the warmer climate will — quite literally — become the new \"normal,\" posing a challenge for forecasters."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Turkey's President Is Granted Broad New Powers By Referendum Voters. -- More Than 1,000 Palestinians In Israeli Prisons Go On Hunger Strike. -- Bridal Couple Removed From United Airlines Flight Without Incident. And here are more early headlines: Japan Planning For Pote... | npr | {
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Military Veterans Dismayed By Trump's Feud With Muslim Soldier's Family | [
"Military veterans in the battleground state of Pennsylvania are following the war of words between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and the family of slain U.S. soldier Humayun Khan. Even some Trump supporters are dismayed by his remarks. But that may do little to change their opinions of the candida... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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West Point Revamps Curriculum As Threats Change | [
"For decades, cadets at the Army's premier training ground, West Point, learned about military tactics and how to defeat a large army. Now, faced with guerrilla fighters and nation-building, they need new skills. On a recent day, the cadets assemble near The Plain, the wide lawn where Gens. MacArthur, Patton and E... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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The World Is Running Out Of A Critical Snakebite Antidote | [
"The treatment is called Fav-Afrique. It's the only anti-venom approved to neutralize the bites of 10 deadly African snakes, like spitting cobras, carpet vipers and black mambas. And the world's stockpiles of it are dwindling, Doctors Without Borders said Tuesday. The last batch expires next June. \"I think this is... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Venezuela's President Wins Boycotted Elections Amid Fraud Charges | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Sen. Shelby: Oversight Key In Fannie-Freddie Plan | [
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As New Jersey Votes, Polls Show Trump And Clinton With Lead | [
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In Libya, Captured British Soldiers Released | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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'PEN15' Revisits The Awkwardness Of Middle School | [
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"Stories: 1) Undiagnosed Asperger's Leads To 'Life As An Outsider' 2) Spike Jonze Directs Mischief, 'Wild Things' 3) 'Wimpy Kid': A Hilarious Take On Middle School Life"
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U.S. And Russia Have Just Over A Year To Deal With An Expiring Nuclear Treaty | [
"President Trump talked to Russian President Putin this week about arms control. Critics worry Trump could let a bilateral treaty lapse as he chases a new deal with Russia and China."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Donald Glover Brings His Black Renaissance To 'Saturday Night Live' | [
"Stormy Daniels may have kicked off Saturday Night Live with her guest appearance in a star-studded opening sketch, but last night's episode was all about a different Donald getting his rocks off. Not only did Donald Glover host the show, he acted in nearly every sketch, then debuted two new Childish Gambino songs ... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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At The End Of A Murder Sentence, A Redemption Forged From Forgiveness | [
"On Thursday, President Obama became the first sitting president in U.S. history to visit a federal prison, taking a tour of the El Reno Federal Correction Institution in Oklahoma. Earlier in the week, he addressed the NAACP in Philadelphia, calling for reforms in the criminal justice system — with the hopes of hel... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Three-Minute Fiction: Closing In On A Winner | [
"One character must come to town and one character must leave town — that's the challenge that more than 3,400 people took up to write original stories for this round of our Three Minute Fiction contest. Our judge is Danielle Evans, author of the short story collection \"Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self,\" a... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Panel Considers Bin Laden Bodyguard's Stay At Guantanamo | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Carol Rosenberg of the <em>Miami Herald</em> about the parole hearing of an alleged bodyguard for Osama bin Laden. Abdul Malik Wahab al Rahabi, 34, was one of the first detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba."
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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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Top Stories: Kurds Claim Gains Against Islamist Militants; Mars Probe | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Slate's Jurisprudence: USA Patriot Act | [
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Letters: New Yorker Cover, Caring For Pets | [
"Listeners respond to the interview with New Yorker editor David Remnick who defended his magazine's controversial cover of Sen. Barack Obama. They also sounded off on the story about the lengths to which pet owners will go to keep their animals in good health."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: The War on Junk Food; A Slap in Madison; and Dinner with All the President's Friends."
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of February 7, 2013 | [
"Holding on to its No. 1 spot, Paula McLain's <em>The Paris Wife</em> imagines the life of Hadley Hemingway."
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"Author Mark Kurlansky joins us to discuss his latest book about salmon and their unique link to global ecology. Guests Mark Kurlansky, Award-winning author. His latest book is “Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate.” (@codlansky) \nFrom The Reading List Excerpt from “Sal... | npr | {
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Book Reveals Actors 'In Character' | [
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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Luciana Souza: Revising Pop by Way of Bossa Nova | [
"Brazilian singer and composer Luciana Souza never seems to have known a day without music. She's the daughter of musicians, and Brazil's homegrown music — bossa nova — provided the soundtrack to her childhood. She made her first recording at age 3. Souza has spent most of her adult life in the U.S., where she rec... | [
"Use the list below to browse NPR's Best Music of 2010 recommendations. Each critic's list is presented separately. Click on the article names to read our critics' comments about the albums. You can also download the full list as a .pdf file (Windows: Right-Click and \"Save Link As\"; Mac: Control-Click and \"Save... | npr | {
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Margaret Byrd Rawson | [
"Margaret Byrd Rawson was a pioneer in dyslexia research and a one time president of the International Dyslexia Association. She died Sunday, at the age of 102. Robert Siegel talks about her life with Marsha Mann, a speech pathologist in Brooklyn, N.Y., who was one of Rawson's students and one of her close friends.... | [
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Foreign Policy: The Unsinkable Gordon Brown | [
"Just 28 percent of British voters think Gordon Brown has the necessary character to be an effective prime minister, according to an opinion poll published this week. Sixty percent of respondents say he does not. The most amazing thing about it? That was the best poll Brown and his ruling Labour Party have seen in ... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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DJ Session: A Mexican Obsession With Morrissey | [
"For this week’s edition of the Here & Now DJ Sessions, host Jeremy Hobson sits down with Anne Litt of KCRW in Santa Monica. She shares new music from Charlie Hilton, M. Ward and Mexrrissey. Mexrrissey is a play on the name of the British artist Morrissey. The band is Mexican and on its Facebook page it claim... | [
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Hasan's Attorney Not Happy About Way Charges Were Announced | [
"The retired Army colonel who is the accused Fort Hood killer's attorney isn't happy that he wasn't present when Maj. Nidal Hasan was formally charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder today. \"I like to believe a system, in any court, is going to be fair, impartial, just,\" John Galligan told reporters a short... | [
"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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Do Extended Magazines Facilitate Mass Shootings? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Special Briefing: Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, and Mark Zuckerberg's Appearance Before Congress | [
"What questions do members of Congress have for Facebook's CEO? A preview of Mark Zuckerberg's testimony, and analysis of Steve Inskeep's interview with Facebook's Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg."
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11 States Sue Over Federal Transgender Bathroom Directive | [
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Prize-Winning'L'Enfant' | [
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The Classical Kegerator: Pairing Beer With Music | [
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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'Team America: World Police' | [
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"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Neiman Marcus Notifying Customers Whose Cards Were Compromised | [
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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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The Smarter You Are, The Stupider You Are | [
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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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College Basketball Season Opens Monday | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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High Court Takes on File Sharing | [
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U.S. Latinos Mourn Pope | [
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Nearly 250-Year-Old Shoe Company Sees A Spike In Popularity Amid The Pandemic | [
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Guest DJ Patti Smith | [
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