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'Vegetables In Underwear' And Other Laugh Out Loud Book Ideas For Kids | [
"This summer, All Things Considered is on the hunt for great reading recommendations. In our third installment — you can find the first here and the second here — children's book author Jon Scieszka shares some kid-friendly selections with NPR's Audie Cornish. Click the audio link above to find out what Scieszka lo... | [
"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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Afghan Kidnappers Kill Another S. Korean Hostage | [
"Police discovered the body of a second South Korean aid worker in central Afghanistan as kidnappers warned they would kill more of the remaining 21 hostages by Wednesday if Taliban prisoners are not freed. South Korea, meanwhile, pleaded with the international community to set aside the normal practice of refusing... | [
"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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From One Of Ted's Recommended | [
"From one of Ted's recommended recordings, the late American soprano Arlene Auger (oh-ZHAY) sings two of Joseph Cantaloube's Songs of the Auvergne: \"Shepherds' Song\" and \"Lullaby.\" Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts the English Chamber Orchestra. (Virgin Classics UV 7243 5 61120 2 5)"
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Gulf Coast Businesses Struggle To Stay Open As COVID-19 Outbreaks Surge Among Staff | [
"Big Time Diner in Mobile, Ala., stopped serving on July 23. \"We had 12 people test positive, so we shut down,\" says Robert Momberger, owner of the neighborhood restaurant, which specializes in Southern sides and fresh Gulf seafood. He was among the staff who got sick, and he didn't want it to spread further. \"O... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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California Scrambles For Another Day To Avoid Rolling Blackouts | [
"Extreme heat across the western U.S. is creating huge challenges for keeping the lights on in California. Experts say it shows states need to be planning for climate change extremes."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Sifting Martian Soil and Dreaming of Future Expeditions | [
"Soil collected last year by the Mars rover Curiosity may contain two percent water, researchers report. Laurie Leshin of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute describes what else the rover is finding in the soil, and what that information might mean for future expeditions to Mars."
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A Tweet, A Year In A Labor Camp, And Now An Appeal | [
"This is the tale of a single tweet and its far-reaching consequences in China. In April 2011, retired forestry official Fang Hong posted a scatological tweet, mocking a powerful Chinese politician, Bo Xilai, the Chongqing party secretary. Fang had been critical of Bo in the past. But last year, he was fired up by ... | [
"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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Foreign Policy: Tolerate Dissent, Protect Blasphemy | [
"Lee C. Bollinger is the 19th president of Columbia University and author of Uninhibited, Robust, and Wide-Open: A Free Press for a New Century. Salman Taseer, the late governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, was assassinated on Jan. 4 of this year, killed by his own bodyguard. He would have turned 67 on May 31. An... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Canadian Brass: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"If you said the Canadian Brass represented the \"gold standard\" among brass quintets, you'd be right on the mark. Aside from performing on 24K gold-plated instruments, the group, led by its avuncular tuba master (and sole original member) Chuck Daellenbach, essentially put the idea of the brass quintet on the map... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Foreign Policy: What Happens To Oil After The Spill? | [
"A recovery effort is currently underway to clean up a massive oil slick caused by the explosion of the oil rig Deep Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico last week. The leaking well is gushing more than 1,000 barrels of oil a day into the gulf and has already created a slick covering about 28,600 square miles. The U.S. Co... | [
"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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Listener: Job Cuts 401(k) | [
"Yesterday we asked whether any of you are experiencing falling wages. Economist Ian Shepherdson reminded us that true deflation is a combination of falling prices and falling wages. Check the comments on that item, if you haven't lately. What you're telling us is that you're seeing an overall drop in compensation ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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A Phone Call Changes Everything In Anne Tyler's 'Clock Dance' | [
"Anne Tyler's latest novel is about a woman in her 60s who marries young, has two children and is widowed young, remarries — and finds her life truly changed, late in the game, by a phone call asking for help, that was probably made in error. (Though that doesn't make it a mistake.) The new book — Tyler's 21st — is... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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ACLU Family Separation Hearing | [
"Lawyers from the ACLU and the federal government appear in a San Diego courtroom Friday to update a federal judge on compliance with the order to reunite families separated at the border."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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WATCH: Maya Angelou's Poem For Nelson Mandela | [
"Since Nelson Mandela died on Thursday, there have been tributes big and small: from changing the color of the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building to musical tributes from children. Yesterday, the U.S. State Department unveiled a tribute poem written by Dr. Maya Angelou for Mandela \"on behalf of the America... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The 'Burn' That Saved Forests 2) Hal Holbrook: A Lifetime Of Diverse Roles 3) In 'Still Here,' A Fully Committed Joaquin Phoenix"
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The Latest On Mueller's Russia Investigation | [
"Special counsel Bob Mueller bears down on Paul Manafort, as the Trump-Russia investigation escalates. We’re on it. From the NFL to North Korea to the UN to Lebron James, Donald Trump seems to have everybody in lather these days. Hair on fire. Fired up. But behind all the uproar, there’s a quieter, maybe deeper dr... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Brentano Plays Beethoven | [
"The Brentano Quartet opened this season's chamber music series at the University of Georgia. From that concert, we hear the String Quartet No. 6 by Beethoven (1770-1827)."
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"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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Democrats on the Internet | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor reports that Congressional Democrats are paying more attention to their presence on the Internet. Recently they met with Steve Case, chief of America Online at a retreat at Hot Springs, Virginia in an effort to strengthen their web-sites."
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"Happy Hour at the White House; Democrats acting like Democrats; Hockey Mom poetry."
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After Austerity, British Economy Declared World's Fastest-Growing | [
"In effect, the U.K. is saying \"I told you so\" after being declared the the fastest growing economy of any rich country in the world. NPR's Scott Simon talks with economist Simon Johnson."
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"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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Midwifery: A Profession Of Passion, For Men Too | [
"There's a growing demand for midwives — and 'mid-men' around the world. Host Michel Martin speaks with midwives from Uganda and Washington DC about the joys and challenges of their jobs."
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World Cafe Next: Beaty Heart | [
"This week's World Cafe: Next artist is a trio from South London. Beaty Heart makes rock music that keeps you on your toes: It's quirky, irreverent and complicated, with a tropical vibe that recalls Vampire Weekend. Download two songs by the band at the audio link."
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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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Eating Between The Lines: The Supermarket Shopper's Guide To The Truth Behind Food Labels | [
"Guest: Kimberly Lord Stewart, Award Winning Food Journalist, Editor in Chief of Dining Out Magazine, and a Contributor to Natural Home magazine"
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Wartime President To Accept Peace Prize | [
"President Barack Obama is in Oslo, Norway, to receive his Nobel Peace Prize medal. He's in the unusual position of accepting the peace prize a week after ordering 30,000 more U.S. troops to the war in Afghanistan."
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"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: Obama To Spotlight Syria 2) The Ghost Of Populism Walks Again — Again"
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'The Motley Fool Take' | [
"David and Tom Gardner talk about the sentence for former Enron executive Andrew Fastow, and about how to make money on the Atkins Diet trend. It's <EM>The Motley Fool Take</EM>, our perspective on some of the week's top stories, as well as some other stories that showed up on the <EM>Fool</EM> radar."
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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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Prayers - Part 3, Continued | [
"Robert Siegel explores the question \"Does prayer work?\" in healing sick people. He's joined by three researchers on the topic. While some researchers claim studies prove that people who pray fare better healthwise than those who don't pray, others say that conclusion isn't backed by real data."
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Did The Tax Rebates Work? | [
"I'd almost forgotten, but before President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package, President Bush signed a stimulus package called the Economic Stimulus Act. It contained roughly $95 billion in tax rebates that went out last spring. (This was a huge economic experiment: the package was more than twice as large as t... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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S. Pearl Sharp: Who's Really Winning the War on Terror | [
"Commentator S. Pearl Sharp weighs in on who she believes is winning the war on terrorism."
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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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OAS Demands Honduras Restore Ousted President | [
"All week, the streets of Honduras have been alive with demonstrations. Off the main square of the capital Tegucigalpa, protesters carry banners and pictures of their ousted leader. The want Manuel \"Mel\" Zelaya reinstated. The tall, mustachioed president with the white Stetson was toppled from office last Sunday.... | [
"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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Boy Builds Braille Printer Out Of Lego | [
"What do you get when you put a Lego robotics kit, basic tools and a creative mind together? A Braille printer. Shubham Banerjee, 12, talks to NPR's Scott Simon about his project to help the blind."
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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Israel Accuses World Vision Employee Of Embezzling Millions For Hamas | [
"Israel has indicted the Gaza director of World Vision, one of the largest charities in the world, accusing him of siphoning off tens of millions of dollars earmarked for the people of Gaza and sending it instead to the Hamas militant group. Mohammed El Halaby was arrested June 15 and charged on Thursday with \"pro... | [
"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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Promoting Unity among Christians | [
"New Pope Benedict XVI wants to re-unify Christians around the world. Some Protestants and Catholics have already improved relations in this country. Michael Cromartie of the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses how the culture war has united the two groups."
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Fed's Monetary Policy | [
"Commentator Ev Ehrlich says that instability in world markets places strict limits on how much the Federal Reserve can accomplish with monetary policy."
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Britain To Announce Sweeping Counterterrorism Legislation | [
"The British government plans to introduce measures it says will help authorities combat terrorism. The proposed legislation includes a ban on insurance companies covering the cost of ransom demands."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Roséwave Returns: 101 Songs To Shade Your Summer Pink | [
"Summer comes in shades of life: nightclubbing with besties, poolside with neighborhood children, backyard grilling, making out at parties, hitting the gym grind, hitting the work grind, quietly sobbing to Stevie Nicks-level heartbreak, living whatever version of your best life fills out the hot and sticky days of ... | [
"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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'Love Story' Author Erich Segal Has Died | [
"\"The daughter of Love Story author Erich Segal says her father has died at 72,\" the Associated Press reports. \"Francesca Segal says her father died Sunday at his London homefrom a heart attack and a funeral was held Tuesday.\" As the AP reminds us: Love Story, a novel about a young couple dealing with love and... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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NPR Turns 50: Listeners Share Life Advice | [
"In honor of NPR's 50th birthday, we asked listeners who have reached that milestone for some life advice."
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On Inauguration Day, Transfer Of Power Includes Handover Of Twitter Accounts | [
"After President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office Wednesday, they inherited two other important titles: @POTUS and @VP. That's because the transfer of power included the transition of official administration Twitter accounts. Members of the Biden-Harris administration are assuming ownership ... | [
"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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Californians React To Biden's Decision To Name Kamala Harris His Running Mate | [
"Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. The pick of a running mate from California is unusual, since candidates usually balance their ticket with someone from a swing state."
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A Cardboard Canoe Regatta For Girls In Science | [
"You might wonder how cardboard boxes, duct tape and a swimming pool can solve a problem that has stumped researchers for years. That problem is how to get more women working in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM for short. Some think the answer lies in giving girls hands-on projects that spark thei... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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'You Couldn't Help But Be The Student': Remembering Tony Conrad | [
"Tony Conrad's violin was a suture on the soul. Using those droning strings, he conjured bracing and beautiful hues between colors, between notes, between worlds. The experimental musician, composer and filmmaker who was a key component of the '60s Lower Manhattan art scene — and who never really stopped innovating... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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With Fares Constantly In Flux, Price Tags May Be On Their Way Out | [
"It's easy to forget that the price tag was only invented 150 years ago. It's a fairly recent innovation, and the Planet Money podcast explains how it might be on its way out."
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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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Tip Of The Hat To First Female Patent Holder | [
"Two hundred years ago next week, Mary Dixon Kies, became the first American woman to hold a patent. Kies found a way to weave straw with silk, and hoped to use the fabric in the booming hat industry. Her invention did not make her money. Historian Margaret Weaver and Mervin Whipple, who owns a memorial busines... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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The Turmoil In Scotland, Expressed By Its Poets | [
"Scotland has a proud national tradition of poetry. Days after a historic referendum on independence, we look at how poems by Scottish writers can help us better understand this moment."
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First No Power, Now No Water In Texas | [
"About half a million power customers are still without electricity in Texas, and now millions of people are being told to boil their water before they use it — if they have water. Many households have no water or low water pressure. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins talks about the water infrastructure failures with... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Navajo Nation Decries Plan To Shrink Utah's Bears Ears | [
"President Trump’s planned announcement to drastically shrink Bears Ears National Monument is drawing criticism from conservationists and members of five Native American nations located near the site. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Davis Filfred, a Navajo Nation Council delegate and member of the ... | [
"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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World Bank/IMF Meeting | [
"NPR's John Ydstie reports from Washington, where the World Bank and International Monetary Fund are holding their spring meetings this weekend. Global growth tops their agenda, and ministers say prospects for the future are good."
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'What Was John McCain Thinking?' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Republican Presidential Field In A Nutshell By The Economist Mag | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Nonprofit Groups Forced To Do More With Less | [
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One Dose Of H1N1 Vaccine May Be Enough | [
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The Cleveland Youth Orchestra: On The Road In Mozart's Hometown | [
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"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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Selena's Spark Still Shines | [
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Civil War Veteran Awarded Medal Of Honor, 150 Years Later | [
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A Basketball Hoop Changed UNC Coach's Life | [
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Cool Runnings: The One-Man, East Timor Version | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Debate: Will The GOP Die If It Doesn't Seize The Center? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Honored Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Coronavirus At Age 81 | [
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Miller's 'Crucible' Becomes an Opera | [
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Vernon Jordan's Testimony | [
"NPR's Barbara Bradley reports Vernon Jordan's closed-door deposition yesterday in the Senate impeachment proceedings against President Clinton. House managers say Jordan's testimony supports their argument that Clinton obstructed justice by having Jordan help Monica Lewinsky find a job in return for her cooperatio... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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Poverty And Not Knowing Your Neighbor Are Connected, Expert Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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McCain to Campaign Staffers: No Lobbying | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Summary Judgment: New Movies | [
"In this week's roundup from the online magazine <em>Slate</em> of what critics are saying about new movie releases, we hear about <em>Death Sentence</em>, <em>Balls of Fury</em> and <em>Halloween</em>."
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Stock Markets Drop Amid Escalating Tariff Threats | [
"Updated at 4:31 p.m. ET The U.S. stock market fell sharply Tuesday in response to President Trump's recent threats to add another layer of tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 287 points, or about 1.15 percent, marking its sixth straight daily drop. The broad... | [
"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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San Diego Mayor Convicted in Strip Club Case | [
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Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Abuse By Over 300 Priests In Pennsylvania | [
"Updated at 4:33 p.m. ET A long-awaited grand jury investigation into clergy sexual abuse in Pennsylvania was released Tuesday in an interim redacted form. The report detailed decades of alleged misconduct and cover-ups in six of the state's eight Roman Catholic dioceses. The roughly 900-page report, not including ... | [
"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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The Madly Uneven 'Downton Abbey' Turns Its Eye From Money To Sex | [
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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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Other Candidates on the Calif. Ballot | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with some of the lesser-known candidates in the California recall election."
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In Seattle, 'Rainiest Day Of The Year' Defends Its Title | [
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"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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Iraq Wary Of Violence As U.S. Combat Mission Ends | [
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The Decade In Music: OutKast's 'So Fresh, So Clean' (2001) | [
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"After releasing her relentlessly catchy debut single, \"Whip My Hair\" in 2010 (when she was just nine years old), the singer and rapper Willow went on to release more than a half-dozen albums and EPs of mostly uptempo pop and dance music. But on her latest album, Lately I Feel Everything, the now 20-year-old arti... | npr | {
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Redrawn 6th District In Md. May Benefit Democrats | [
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Global Reality Challenges IMF's Free Market Gospel | [
"After six decades of zealously promoting free market economic policies, the International Monetary Fund has traded its dogmatism for pragmatism. For years, governments that dared to challenge the IMF model found themselves out of favor in Washington and other Western capitals. But the financial crisis that swept ... | [
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Homemade Computer Sets Records In The Trillions | [
"Shigeru Kondo is 56 and has already twice set the record for the most digits of pi calculated. His most recent record, 10 trillion digits, took a year to complete on his home-built supercomputer. Host Audie Cornish found out more about the computer, which caused a little family strife because it had to share elect... | [
"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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Political Dirty Tricks | [
"Say you really wanted to win an election, no holds barred (and no second thoughts about ethics), how would you do it? Allen Raymond worked as a GOP consultant and spent three months in jail for dirty political tricks in New Hampshire in the 2002 election (he now says what he did was wrong, and says he hopes to emp... | [
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Leno Would Welcome A Return To Late Night | [
"Jay Leno made the switch to prime time in September. His show has not been doing very well in the ratings lately. In a published interview, Leno said if NBC offered him <em>The Tonight Show</em> again, he would take it. Leno's low ratings come at a time when General Electric is said to be selling a stake in NBC Un... | [
"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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Driver Who Ran Through Crowd Of Bike Riders Arrested | [
"The driver of the car that plowed through a large crowd of people riding bikes during a Critical Mass event in Brazil last week is now under arrest, and may face charges of attempted homicide. As we reported, the event, which several people captured on video, has caused anger and outrage. There were no deaths repo... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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'Dunkirk' Is A Harrowing War Movie, Muddled By A Convoluted Timeline | [
"A new film dramatizes the '40 Allied retreat from the beaches of France as the Nazis close in. Despite strong action sequences, <em>Dunkirk</em> relies too much on fragmented storytelling and obvious plotting."
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The Westminster Dog Show Is This Weekend. Meet The Newcomers And Revisit Past Winners | [
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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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'High Five' Readers Invited To Participate In Secret Tournament | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to best-selling, children's book author Adam Rubin about his latest: <em>High Five</em>. It tells the story of a secret high-five tournament that's been held in the animal kingdom."
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Report: Mine Safety Agency 'Could Have Prevented' Deadly Disaster | [
"An independent review of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) enforcement at the Upper Big Branch (UBB) coal mine in West Virginia says the agency failed to spot \"a number of enforcement deficiencies\" at the mine which were major factors in the April 2010 explosion that took 29 lives. The r... | [
"Happy Valentine's Day! Here are our early stories: -- Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Ruled Unconstitutional. -- Worst Is Over But More Snow's Coming. -- Massive Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Blankets Region In Ash. And here are more early headlines: Obama Travels To California To View Drought Problems. (Fres... | npr | {
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Letters: Melody Gardot, Antarctica | [
"Susan Stamberg reads e-mails from listeners. Among the topics: Scott Simon's interview with jazz singer Melody Gardot, who has suffered from short-term memory loss and sensitivity to light and sound since she was hit by a car; and Danny Zwerdling's report from the South Pole."
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Journalists On Trial In Myanmar | [
"A high-profile case involving the arrest of three Myanmar journalists has sent a chilling effect through the country's media. Rachel Martin talks with Yangon-based journalist Poppy McPherson."
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A 'Fresh Air' concert with NICK LOWE | [
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Civil Rights Agency Faces Uncertain Future | [
"With budget problems and regional shutdowns, some say the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is dying a slow death. What will it take for the agency to regain its national vigor? Ed Gordon discusses the issue with the commission's current chairman, Gerald Reynolds, and with former chair Mary Frances Berry."
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Bolivia Must Decide On New Leader After President Flees To Mexico For Asylum | [
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An Alaska Company Losing The Obesity Game Calls In Health Coaches | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Cheney Chooses Spotlight Over Keeping Quiet | [
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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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Bush Faces Dilemma Over Steel Tariffs | [
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Placido Domingo Conducts 'Don Giovanni' | [
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Stunning 'Little Bird' Mashes Up Myth, Family, Technology And Religion | [
"Among all the weird quirks in the world of comics publishing, one of the weirdest is the practice of crediting writers first on book covers and title pages. Why would you give top billing to wordsmiths in a medium that's defined by graphics? Not that writers aren't essential — of course they are. Usually, though, ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Reforming Unlimited Liability Awards in Miss. | [
"NPR's David Molpus reports that Mississippi has become a battlefield of lawsuits against business - a scene that has trial lawyers flocking to the state, while frustrated lawmakers wrestle over reforming liability laws prone to big jury awards. But critics say the proposed reforms swing too far in the other direct... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Anti-Government Sentiment Fuels NRA Push | [
"Anti-Washington anger is in the air, and the National Rifle Association hopes to tap into it. At the NRA's annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C., over the weekend, NRA members made clear that it is President Obama who is driving a recent demand for guns. \"He's been a very good gun salesman. People have been going out... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Despite Cease-Fire, Skirmishes Carry On Along Ukraine's Front Line | [
"Fighting in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia separatists has died down after a cease-fire agreement last month, but there are stretches of the front line where shooting has never really stopped. Near the village of Pisky, for instance, you can hear the dull thud of incoming mortar rounds, co... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Bridge Building in the Bay and Beyond | [
"As the new eastern span of the bay bridge takes shape, Forum talks with experts about the art and science of bridge building."
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Later This Hour We Note The | [
"Later this hour we note the silver anniversary of one of chamber music's most daring groups -- the Kronos Quartet. Here are a couple of tracks from their 1995 recording of works by Philip Glass -- the fourth and sixth movements from String Quartet No. 3 (used in the soundtrack from Paul Schrader's film \"Mishima.\... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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In Italy, Protesters Push For Rights For Same-Sex Couples | [
"Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Italy on Saturday to demonstrate in support of a bill that would allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions. The predominantly Catholic country is the last western European nation that doesn't offer same-sex couples any legal rights. As NPR's Sylvia Poggiol... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Palestinian PM Nominee Urges Israel to Halt Crackdown | [
"Ahmed Qureia, nominated to be the next Palestinian prime minister, calls on Israel to stop attacks on militants and lift travel restrictions on Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Qureia, who has tentatively accepted the nomination, insists he cannot operate under what he calls the \"Israeli dictate.\" Hear Robert M... | [
"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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Unsafe Lead Levels Detected In Drinking Water In Newark, N.J. | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Series Of Deadly Bombings Hit Tourism-Heavy Areas In Thailand. -- 2 Resign From Panel Set Up To Rehab Panama's Financial System. And here are more early headlines: Dozens Of Republicans Ask RNC To Cut Spending On Trump. (Politico) Obama Administration Diverts Funds For ... | npr | {
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Vote Set on California Water-Transfer Deal | [
"California lawmakers will vote on legislation that would clear the way for a large-scale transfer of water from farmers to city dwellers. Designed to help reduce the state's dependence on Colorado River water, also used by six other states, the proposed agreement follows years of negotiation among four big water a... | [
"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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From A Concert He Gave | [
"From a concert he gave last month at Columbia University's Miller Theatre, Russell Sherman performs the Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90 by Beethoven. (Miller Theatre)"
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"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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