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Episode 829: Rigging The Economy | [
"Economic inequality is complicated and emotional. Conservatives have one set of solutions. Liberals have another. Some groups don't think inequality is such a bad thing. Conversations about it often turn into partisan fights. But today on the show, we follow two thinkers—from opposite sides of the political spectr... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Arab League Wavers On Sanctions Against Syria | [
"The Arab League has a reputation for being long on rhetoric and short on action. That's why it was so surprising when Arab ministers approved an unprecedented package of sanctions against Syria at the end of November. But the unity that produced that vote is falling apart, and a meeting in Cairo to set the terms o... | [
"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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Winter Census Tallies Homeless Veterans | [
"Every winter the Department of Housing and Urban Development picks a night in January for a \"point-in time\" survey of the nation's homeless. One group of particular concern is the number of veterans in shelters or on the street."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Americans Can't Visit North Korea. Some Who Have Family There Hope Biden Changes That | [
"SEOUL — The Biden administration has to decide by the end of the month whether to renew a ban on U.S. citizens traveling to North Korea, and Americans with relatives in North Korea are eagerly awaiting the decision. They include Kate Shim, who immigrated to the United States from South Korea in the 1970s. After th... | [
"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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Public Relations and Damage Control | [
"Even as she prepares for trial, Martha Stewart finds time to manage a Web site that tells her side of the story very tastefully. And there are several other celebrity trials on the way. Join Neal Conan and his guests to discuss scandal, public relations and damage control.<br /><br /> Guests: <br /><br /> <STRON... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Congress Returns to Business with Eye on Elections | [
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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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Remembering Cynthia Robinson, Co-Founder Of Sly & The Family Stone | [
"Groundbreaking trumpeter and singer Cynthia Robinson, a co-founder of the pivotal funk band Sly & The Family Stone, died Monday night at age 69. Her death was confirmed by her bandmate and friend Jerry Martini, another co-founder of the Family Stone. In October, Robinson disclosed that she was suffering from cance... | [
"I love mixtapes. Don't we all? If I'm having a party or even a dinner, I meticulously program the music — even though, if it's a good party, no one will hear it because they're all talking! Here's my Fourth of July mixtape for you. No in-studio guest today, just a wide variety of music with the only stipulation th... | npr | {
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For Months, A Syrian Was Stuck In An Airport. A Canadian Woman Decided To Help | [
"Hassan al Kontar grew up in a tight-knit family in Syria. But economic circumstances — and the civil war there — led him to leave his home. Eventually he tried to travel elsewhere, but visa issues led him to be stuck in a Malaysian airport for months, until his social media posts drew the attention of ... | [
"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 Constant Gardener | [
"Robert talks with novelist David Cornwell, a.k.a John Le Carre about his latest book <EM>The Constant Gardner.</EM> In the novel, a British diplomat stationed in Kenya sets out in pursuit of his wife's murderers. At the heart of the story are the pharmaceutical industry, the British government, and a new world ord... | [
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The All Songs Considered SXSW Preview, 2017 | [
"For music lovers, South By Southwest can feel like Christmas, Mardi Gras, Spring Break and March Madness rolled into one. Spread out over five days and nights in Austin, Texas, it's a thrilling and exhausting musical endurance challenge, with fans often seeing upwards of 100 shows before the week is through. This ... | [
"Sure, you've pored over our list of The 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade and the All Songs Considered listener picks for the best music of 2009. You may have even listened to our most recent edition of All Songs Considered, featuring a discussion on the past year in music, the best new artists, the bigge... | npr | {
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Political Ad Spending Way Up From 2012 | [
"Contested primaries in both political parties have led to another cycle of record political ad spending, according to a new analysis of campaign advertising by the Wesleyan Media Project. The analysis, which covers ads from Jan. 1, 2015, through May 8, 2016, tallies $408 million in ad spending compared to $120 mil... | [
"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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Counterfeiters Exploit Shortage To Market Fake Adderall Pills | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Linkfest: In Dire Indicator, Spam Sales Rise | [
"The government says food prices are rising at just over 6 percent a year. And guess what else is up? Annual sales of Spam -- by nine percent in the last six months over last year's totals. It's the Ramble. Sales of Spam rise as consumers trim spending/ Sharon Stone \"deeply sorry\" for karma remarks regarding quak... | [
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On Budget Issues, Pentagon's Rhetoric Is Challenged | [
"The budget battles in Washington have inspired the need for some verbal gymnastics that have challenged even the most adept doublespeakers at the Pentagon. As one member of the House pointed out today, some Pentagonians have insisted that Congress cannot cut a single additional dollar from defense, without endange... | [
"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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How Did Wisconsin Miss 14,000 Votes? Someone Didn't Click 'Save' | [
"It was certainly a shocker, as our colleague Frank James says over at It's All Politics, when it was announced Thursday that what was thought to be a skintight race for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat was instead looking like an easy win for the incumbent Republican. So what happened to turn what was a 204-vote lea... | [
"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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Two Labor Unions Endorse Dean | [
"Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean accepts endorsements from two of the country's biggest unions in his bid for White House. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFSCME, and the Service Employees International Union join together in their support for Dean. NPR's Peter Overby... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Democrats Stage Mock Hearing on Iraq Memo | [
"Several House democrats staged a mock Judiciary Committee hearing in the basement of the Capitol building last week, demanding President Bush provide answers to questions raised by a leaked British memorandum. The memo details a 2002 meeting between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his security cabinet where... | [
"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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Politics And Football Mix Again, As Trump Cheers Return Of Big Ten Play | [
"Football and the presidential campaign have intersected yet again. President Trump on Wednesday cheered the Big Ten Conference's decision to resume its college football season in late October. \"Great News: BIG TEN FOOTBALL IS BACK,\" Trump said on Twitter. \"All teams to participate. Thank you to the players, c... | [
"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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Changing Taste: Chilly Forecast For Campbell Soup | [
"Morgan Stanley put out a report this morning that describes a changing U.S. population that gives soup the cold shoulder. Quoting the report, Business Insider reports that, right now, the soup industry is doing just fine, because very much like the national population, about 40 percent of its consumers are younger... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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In Colombia, Artist Renders Tons Of Rebel Guns Into Floor Tiles | [
"Rather than swords into plowshares, Colombian artist Doris Salcedo is pounding guns into floor tiles. Salcedo, one of the country's best-known sculptors, is building a monument to mark the end of Colombia's half-century-old guerrilla war, using the scrap metal from leftover rebel machine guns, automatic rifles and... | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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A Mellow Ode To Ole Bull | [
"(Classical Detours meanders through stylistic byways, exploring new recordings from the fringes of classical music.) Back in the 19th century, violinist and composer Ole Bull was a pretty big deal, especially in his native Norway. This new recording, Lysøen - Hommage à Ole Bull by violinist Nils Økland and keyboar... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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An Argument For Living The Inner Life Without Your Own Thoughts | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu now lives in the Ozarks where he chops a lot of wood. He says that since the blogosphere is full of other people thinking, he no longer needs to think."
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Morning Edition Returns: Books Familiar | [
"It turns out the Jedi Archives depicted in the latest <EM>Star Wars</EM> film bear a striking resemblance to a storied library far, far away."
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The Superintendent For Richmond Public Schools Has A Plan For His Students | [
"School districts across the country are looking for ways to fill the gaps from distance learning. The superintendent of Virginia's Richmond Public Schools has a plan that could be approved this month."
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U.S. Military Tries New Approach in Iraq | [
"U.S. military planners are trying a new, more aggressive strategy against insurgents in Iraq. The new plan goes beyond simply clearing out insurgent strongholds. It is designed to kill or capture militants, to prevent them from dispersing, regrouping and fighting again. BBC Baghdad correspondent Andrew North tal... | [
"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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'Here We Are' Conjures Magic From Ordinary Lives | [
"Don't be fooled by the deceptive simplicity of Graham Swift's latest short novel. Here We Are, which at first appears to be a light little story about a love triangle between three variety show performers in seaside Brighton, England in 1959 — a song-and-dance man, a magician, and the magician's alluring assistant... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Tips For Parents On How To Get Their Kids Back To Healthy Habits | [
"Emerging data suggest children gained excess weight during the pandemic. Parents can follow some tips on how to get their kids back to being active and healthy."
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Opossum Genome May Answer Human Questions | [
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API Release : Station Content, Blogs and Search | [
"I am very excited to announce our next release for the NPR API. Today we release our API Ingest project, the inclusion of three blogs into the API, and the migration of the API search functionality to be powered by our Google Search Appliance. API Ingest Until today, the NPR API has been a one-way firehose of cont... | [
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Tracking Darfur's Descent into Disaster | [
"The United Nations describes the situation facing the refugees in Darfur as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. How did the region become so troubled? Why are prospects of a peaceful solution to civil war and genocide still so grim?"
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Oscars Promise to Be a Diverse Departure | [
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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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As Mitt Romney Woos Latinos, Obama's Team Derides A 'Makeover' | [
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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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British Lawmakers Angry Over Hacking Scandal | [
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Swiss Watchmakers Plan A Comeback | [
"Christmas is usually profitable for Swiss watchmakers, but experts say the growing popularity of smartwatches and a global pandemic threaten the nation’s 600 brands. Switzerland is now fighting to preserve its horological heritage, and watchmakers are hoping for a comeback in 2021. Sandy Hausman reports from... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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Netanyahu Presses Case For Stronger 'Red Lines' | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the U.N. Thursday. He pressed his case for stronger \"red lines\" to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Aaron David Miller of the Woodrow Wilson Center talks about recent U.N. speeches and debate over Iran's nuclear program."
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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What's Your Favorite Film About Food? | [
"The 2009 <em>TOTN</em> summer movie festival concludes with a look at our favorite films about food. Movie expert Murray Horwitz and food lovers nominate their picks for the best films that made their stomachs growl and mouths water."
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"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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A Big, Complicated Family — And Their Mistakes — In 'All Adults Here' | [
"Author and bookstore owner Emma Straub's new novel reminds us how lives can change in an instant — not that we may need that reminder too much right now. All Adults Here is a modern family saga of three generations thrown together, whether they like it or not — and a lot of the time, they don't. It begins with a b... | [
"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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Northern Iowa: NCAA Giant Killers | [
"On paper, the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team doesn't look like it should be in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Coach Ben Jacobson has no stars, he doesn't have to worry that someone will be drafted by the NBA every two years, and he's still searching for talent. But the team toppled the o... | [
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Turning Business News into Investments | [
"Jeff Skilling is slated to testify in the Enron trial, and Apple releases new software. What does any of this have to do with managing money? David Gardner, co-founder of Motley Fool, talks about decoding business news into sound investments. Guest: David Gardner, co-founder, The Motley Fool NEAL CONAN, host: T... | [
"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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G-8 Nations and International Debt Relief | [
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Understanding Women's Influence On Jazz | [
"Usually when we think of women in jazz, we think of singers like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. But female jazz players cannot be overlooked: Women have played almost every instrument, in every style, during every era of the music's history. For more, NPR's Tony Cox talks with jazz historian... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Germany Faces Political Stalemate | [
"Germany faces weeks of political uncertainty following the inconclusive results of Sunday's elections. The opposition Christian Democrats, led by Angela Merkel, failed to win a clear majority. The current chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, says he can form a government, and has refused to step down."
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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New Analysis Shows Some Blue States Lagging Behind In Small Business Bailout | [
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Next: The Henry Millers | [
"Naturally, the New York band The Henry Millers takes its name from the author, who was famous for creating his own genre of literature out of an assortment of preexisting ones. Miller was also notorious for his books' often-explicit sexual content, which was deemed illicit enough for his work to be banned in the U... | [
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Dolphins Learn Foraging Tricks From Each Other, Not Just From Mom | [
"Dolphins learn special foraging techniques from their mothers—and it's now clear that they can learn from their buddies as well. Take the clever trick that some dolphins use to catch fish by trapping them in seashells. It turns out that they learn this skill by watching their pals do the job. The discovery, rep... | [
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KCRW's Opening the Curtain | [
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Colorado Prepares for Summer Fire Danger | [
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'Embalasasa': Healing Scars of Child Soldiers, HIV | [
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Uganda Election: President Yoweri Museveni Declared Winner As Bobi Wine Alleges Fraud | [
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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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Nobel-Winning Chemist Fought Hard For Acceptance | [
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"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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As Calls Grow For Israeli-Hamas Cease-Fire, White House Hesitates On Public Message | [
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James Garner, Of The '70s TV Show 'The Rockford Files,' Dies | [
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3 Quick-And-Easy Dinner Recipes For Those Busy Weeknights | [
"Resident chef Kathy Gunst joins Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young with recipes for quick, easy and healthy dinners that can be thrown together on a hectic weeknight. \nQuick Mushroom And Ricotta Pizza Find a locally made pizza dough — or buy one from your local pizza shop — and you can h... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Replacing Ben Bernanke Is A Delicate Task | [
"Senate Democrats are asking President Obama to nominate Janet Yellen as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. A letter signed by more than 50 senators is being viewed as an attempt to derail the candidacy of former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers."
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Turning Down The Background Noise Could Help Toddlers Learn | [
"Toddlers make their fair share of noise. But they also have a lot of noise to contend with — a television blaring, siblings squabbling, a car radio blasting, grownups talking. Amid all that clatter, toddlers must somehow piece together the meanings of individual words and start to form their own words and sentence... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Adam Hochberg Reports A Measure On The Ballot In North Carolina | [
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Mixed Reports Boost Scrutiny of Zimbabwe Elections | [
"Results from Saturday's key parliamentary elections in Zimbabwe are trickling in. A long delay in releasing the results has prompted the opposition to accuse President Robert Mugabe of trying to rig the vote. The election is seen as the toughest challenge to Mugabe's 28-year hold on power. Zimbabwe is in an econo... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Federal Report Calls For $275 Million To Stop Asian Carp | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Wisconsin Considers Law To Protect Hunters From Protesters | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Louisiana Official On The Future Of Her Parish | [
"President Obama toured a Louisiana beach in the LaFourche Parish last week, where he was joined by the parish president, Charlotte Randolph. Randolph talks to host Melissa Block about the meeting and the future of her parish."
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With 'Not Coming Home,' ALA.NI Calls For Love In A Mad World | [
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"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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Media Advisory: Excerpts from NPR News Interview with Megyn Kelly | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border. -- Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country. And here are more early headlines: Obama Discusses Globalization On Trip to Germany. (BBC) Uncontrolled Wildfires Scorching Southern ... | npr | {
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D.C. Struggles to Bring Baseball to Town | [
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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pg. 99: A Document Revisited | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Foster Kids Given Psychiatric Drugs At Higher Rates | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Evangelical Pastors Gather To Learn Another Calling: Politics | [
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Cuban Theater Troupe Makes U.S. Debut | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'Fool' Phones with Dayana Yochim | [
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NBA Starts Its Season Late | [
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Research In Motion Unveils iPad Competitor | [
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Government Workers Must Get The Wheel Turning Again | [
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Showdown Looms at British Comedy Awards | [
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'Shocking': Trump Is Criticized For Pulling Troops From Syrian Border | [
"Updated at 7:30 p.m. ET Kurdish allies of the U.S. say President Trump's decision to pull troops from the Syria-Turkey border is \"shocking\" and deflating — and they warn that the U.S. is duplicating a mistake it made in Iraq, where it has ceded partial control to Iran. Within hours of the announcement from the W... | [
"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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Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing (encore) | [
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'Frozen' Success Gives Norway A Potential Tourism Boost | [
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Sunday Puzzle: Lost ID's | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...House Keeper Wanted; Bidin' His Time; Stacked Up On The Runway."
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Oil Prices Climb to 14-Year High | [
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"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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A 'New Low'? Romney Has Admitted Voting In Other Party's Primary | [
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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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Rising Tensions Raise Questions About North Korea's Military Capability | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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U.S. Pacifies An Afghan Village, But Will It Stay That Way? | [
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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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Book News: Barnes & Noble's CEO Quits | [
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"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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Supreme Court Refuses GOP Block On Mail-In Voting Extension In Pennsylvania | [
"Pennsylvania is a key state in the 2020 election, where polling averages show Joe Biden leading by roughly 4 to 6 percentage points. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court again refused a GOP effort to block a three-day extension for counting absentee ballots. We get the latest on mail-in voting in Pennsylvania from Jona... | [
"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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Breath-Holding In The Pool Can Spark Sudden Blackouts And Death | [
"There's a dare that floats out on hot days by the pool: Who can hold their breath the longest? In shallow water, the challenge sounds fun or at least harmless. Competitive swimmers and divers crouch under the surface all the time to build endurance. But the practice can cause swimmers to faint and drown without wa... | [
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Administration Wants Credit Flowing Again | [
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Chicago Cops Found Not Guilty Of Cover-Up In Laquan McDonald Shooting Case | [
"Updated at 3:24 p.m. Three Chicago cops were found not guilty of attempting to cover up the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald. Handing down her decision Thursday afternoon, Cook County Judge Domenica Stephenson attacked the prosecution's case, including its heavy reliance on police reports and an infamous d... | [
"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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How GMOs Might Save The American Chestnut Tree | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti To save the American chestnut tree, researchers want to release genetically engineered trees into the wild to reproduce. It would be a first — a possible breakthrough and an irreversible experiment. Guests William Powell, director of the American Chestnut Research & Restoration Project. Pro... | [
"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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Nine Young Record-Breaking Explorers | [
"Abby Sunderland is far from the first teen to attempt to break a record by performing a feat usually left to seasoned pros. These young risk-takers have climbed mountains, flown planes, and sailed around the world."
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The Ethics Of In Vitro Fertilization | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jeff Kahn, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota Medical School, about the ethics of in vitro fertilization."
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Soldier Killed as Relatives Also Serve in Iraq | [
"Pvt. Steven Davis's patriotic family roots run deep. His grandfather, mother and brother are all in the military and, like him, are all serving in Iraq. On July 4, Iraqi insurgents attacked Pvt. Davis's unit, killing the 23-year-old Virginia resident."
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Brazil's President Postpones U.S. Visit Over Spying Concerns | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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German Film Tells Immigrant Love Story | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews the new German film <EM>Head-On</EM> about a marriage of convenience in Hamburg between two troubled Turks. It won the Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival"
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Opportunities Emerge For Vets In Tough Job Market | [
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"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Jessi Colter On World Cafe | [
"Country artist Jessi Colter has written a new book called An Outlaw And A Lady: A Memoir Of Music, Life With Waylon And The Faith That Brought Me Home. The Waylon in the title? Waylon Jennings, her husband for more than 30 years. For more than 30 years Colter stood by Jennings with unwavering devotion — through hi... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Textile Artist Embroiders Trump's Tweets In Tiny Pricks Project | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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Growing Fast, But Largely Unregulated: The State Of Home Health Care | [
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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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'Morning Edition' Returns: Gnome Liberation | [
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South African President Ramaphosa And ANC Hold On To Power In National Elections | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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How Much Can The U.S. Do For Kidnapped Nigerian Girls? | [
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Show 299 | Montclair NJ | [
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Kristen Kulinowski, Microresearcher, Macroreader | [
"Kristen Kulinowski is executive director for policy at Rice University's Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology. Her on-the-job reading is technical, so she goes for fiction in her off hours... preferably books that \"leave a dent\" in the lap. Kristen Kulinowski's List: Midnight's Children, Salman... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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