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Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Gets Three Years In Prison | [
"The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush during a December visit to Baghdad has been sentenced to three years in prison. A three-judge panel convicted Muntadhar al-Zeidi of assaulting a foreign leader. The 30-year-old journalist had pleaded not guilty to assault, saying his actio... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Canada's Government Introduces Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana | [
"Canada has taken a major step toward legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government introduced legislation that would allow adults to possess, share and purchase marijuana, while also strengthening penalties for those who give or sell the products to youth. This law has been ... | [
"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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Ruling Hurts Case Against Wiretap Program | [
"A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Thursday that memories of a classified document may not be used in a lawsuit against the government's warrantless wiretap program. The case involves a now-defunct charity, the Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation, based in Oregon. Lawyers for the group say the government ta... | [
"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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Software industry wants consumers to rat on software pirates who sell on eBay | [
"Software industry offers a bounty for turning in software pirates who sell their counterfit goods on eBay"
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"Two weeks ago, the Recording Industry Association of America announced plans to sue music fans who illegally swap copyright songs online. But some techies are already working on programs that help people share files while evading the recording industry. Laura Sydell reports."
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As 2020 Begins, We Commemorate The 20th Anniversary Of Y2K | [
"Twenty years ago it was feared that when the calendar flipped to Jan. 1, computer systems would fail to cope with the change and malfunction — leading to global chaos. It didn't happen."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Stock Market Fluctuations | [
"NPR's Jack Speer reports on the recent volatility in the stock market. Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered some of it's prior losses...and gained more than 800 points in 2 days. This week, technology stocks, especially those listed on the NASDAQ exchange are plummeting."
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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The Secret History Of Wonder Woman | [
"Wonder Woman's creator, William Moulton Marston, was inspired by suffragists and centerfolds. Political historian Jill Lepore explains how the comic book hero came to be in 'The Secret History of Wonder Woman.' Duke Ellington recorded two tunes engineered by Conny Plank, a few years before Plank became known for ... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Western States Face Another Summer of Drought | [
"The western United States is expected to suffer through another dry summer. The drought began with the La Nina weather pattern in 1998, and even though that ended three years later, the drought persists. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to USDA agricultural meteorologist Brad Rippey."
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Arafat Said to Be in Coma | [
"Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's health has taken a turn for the worse. Arafat is in a military hospital outside Paris, where he has been placed in intensive care. A senior aide says the 75-year-old Palestinian leader has lapsed into a coma. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and reporter Eleanor Beardsley."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Experts: Aid Must Target Haiti's Underlying Issues | [
"In the coming weeks, aid agencies will begin planning how to rebuild what the earthquake destroyed in Haiti. Aid experts who have worked in the country say that money could be wasted if it isn't used to fix deep-seated problems that have reinforced poverty and even exacerbated the effects of last week's earthquak... | [
"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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'Runway' Ready Halloween Costumes | [
"For some Halloween costume ideas, Robert Siegel talks with Laura Bennett. She was the runner-up in this season of the hit Bravo TV series <em>Project Runway</em>. Bennett, the mother of five children -- with a sixth on the way -- says people should stick with the scary theme for their kids. She recommends tin foil... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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N.Y. Judges Leave Bench For Law Firm Jobs | [
"New York state judges haven't had a pay raise in 12 years — and now many of those judges are leaving the bench for lucrative law firm jobs. But some question whether the public would really benefit from paying judges more. A state commission plans to issue recommendations in August."
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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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NASA Spacecraft Finds Storms On Jupiter | [
"Raging cyclones and an uneven magnetic field: NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to NASA scientist Jack Connerney about the surprising findings made by a spacecraft orbiting Jupiter."
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"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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Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) | [
"Sam Brownback is a politician who might be mistaken for a mild-mannered preacher — especially since the Kansas senator remains relatively unknown to many potential voters. A late convert to Roman Catholicism, Brownback's anti-abortion, pro-Bible world views have made him the darling of religious conservatives. \... | [
"We hear Thanksgiving messages from President Bill Clinton nd Rep. J.C. Watts (R-OK)."
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GM, Ford, Chrysler Want Emergency Aid | [
"Detroit's Big Three automakers are asking the government for a bigger bailout. They already have received $25 billion in federal loans and now want an additional $25 billion. Congressional Democrats have urged the Bush administration to use some of the $700 billion bailout for banks to help the car companies. Joe... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Obama Meets Lawmakers To Discuss Ongoing NSA Review | [
"President Obama met with members of Congress on Thursday to discuss the administration's ongoing review of intelligence programs. The president is expected to make his recommendations for reform at the National Security Administration as early as next week."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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A Place Where The Opioid Problem Is Upside Down | [
"In the U.S., the opioid crisis is about too many opioids. In some other parts of the world, the opioid problem is about the exact opposite — a lack of access to powerful pain management drugs. As pharmaceutical companies are being sued in the U.S. for flooding the market with opioids, doctors in West Africa say th... | [
"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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Internal Report Said to Question Bush's Iraq Theory | [
"President Bush says removing Saddam Hussein from power would spur democratic reform in the Middle East. Now <EM>The Los Angeles Times</EM> publishes a classified State Department report that disputes the claim -- and portrays a Bush administration deeply divided over the \"Democratic domino theory.\" Hear NPR's Mi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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In Hawaii, an Odd Election to Pick Interim Rep | [
"For Hawaiians, it's Election Day again. Islanders vote Saturday for a representative to fill out the term of late Democrat Patsy Mink, who died last September. Whoever wins will serve just one month -- and won't actually have to work, because Congress is adjourned until January. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports. (3:15)... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Movie Revenues Up, Concession Sales Down | [
"More than $4 billion has poured into the movie box office so far this year. That's up 12.5 percent from this time a year ago. Though the lagging economy has slowed sales some, Hollywood is still enjoying a good year. But that's not the case at concession stands."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Yellowstone Snowmobiles | [
"Yesterday, the Bush Administration announced a reversal of a Clinton-era environmental policy -- a ban on snowmobiles in Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks. Kathy Witkowsky reports from Missoula, Montana."
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Here's A Piece That's Remarkable | [
"Here's a piece that's remarkable for its lack of a slow section. If Schumann had given it a Largo or an Adagio movement it would be a symphony, but he left it as it is now - even though he had to struggle for a title. Eventually he came up with the functional \"Overture, Scherzo and Finale\". Yoel Levi and the Atl... | [
"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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After Missteps, Does J.C. Penney Stand Another Chance? | [
"A year and a half ago, J.C. Penney's then-brand new CEO Ron Johnson undertook what was supposed to be a transformation of the 110-year-old department store. Yesterday, the retailer cut his tenure short. J.C. Penney lost nearly $1 billion last year as customer traffic dropped off. Now, it's bringing back former Chi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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In Guidance To Teachers, Church of England Targets Anti-LGBT Bullying | [
"The Church of England is advising teachers to allow and encourage children to explore their gender identity. In guidance issued Sunday the Church's education office told its almost 5,000 schools to allow students \"to be able to play with the many cloaks of identity.\" \"Every one of us is loved unconditionally by... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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Japan's Prime Minister Isn't Popular, But His Coalition Won A Supermajority | [
"Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition now has a two-thirds supermajority in the parliament. That's after capturing more than 300 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house that were up for grabs on Sunday. Abe dissolved the parliament and called a snap election just weeks ago in a bid to move on from ... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Why Are Prime-Age Workers Disappearing From The Job Market? | [
"Economists want to know why prime-age workers, people 25-54, aren't working. Mary Louise Kelly talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution."
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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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Pope Greeted By Thousands At White House | [
"Pope Francis’ first ever visit to the United States is, of course, unlike most people’s first visits. He was greeted by President Obama as well as more than 11,000 spectators on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday morning. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley attended the welcome ceremony and joins ... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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NBA's Biggest Rivals Go Head-To-Head For Season Opener | [
"Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose makes a much-anticipated return to the court Tuesday after sitting out a full season with a knee injury. The opening game on Tuesday pits the Bulls against Lebron James' Miami Heat, a bitter rival."
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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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On Reading In The Brain | [
"The nature-versus-nurture debate is an old one. It stands to reason that extremism on either side is likely to be misguided. The mind is not a blank slate. But nor are we born with fully intact cognitive, linguistic and social capacities. What we do, as individuals, and as members of society, depends on our make u... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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The Man Likely To Run The White House Budget | [
"For the second time in two days, President-elect Barack Obama will introduce new members of his incoming administration's economic team. On tap Tuesday, the appointment of Peter Orszag as White House Budget director."
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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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Gov. Pritzker On The Challenges Facing Illinois During COVID-19 Pandemic | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about the president's claim that the federal government has the ultimate authority to determine when COVID-19 restrictions should be lifted."
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"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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Trump Calls Assault Allegations 'Pure Fiction,' Pledges Evidence To Dispute | [
"New allegations that he inappropriately touched and groped women are \"vicious\" as well as \"totally, absolutely false,\" Donald Trump said Thursday at a campaign rally. Trump made the comments at a planned rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., his first time speaking publicly since the New York Times and other publica... | [
"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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eBay Superstar To Speak At RNC | [
"Former CEO of eBay Meg Whitman will speak at the Republican National Convention Thursday. Known as John McCain's \"right hand man\" on economic issues, she works the crowd at the convention like an experienced politician. John Myers reports for member station KQED. MADELEINE BRAND, host: Also on the stage with ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Fractions Curriculum Strikes Right Note In California | [
"Math teachers know that fractions can be hard for the average third-grader. Teachers at a public school in San Bruno, Calif., just south of San Francisco, are trying something new. They're teaching difficult math concepts through music, and they're getting remarkable results. At Allen Elementary School, a roomful ... | [
"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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Pakistan's New Government Protests U.S. Drone Strike | [
"Pakistan's new government wasted no time on Saturday in lodging a formal diplomatic complaint with Washington over a U.S. drone strike that reportedly killed seven militants near the Afghan border. U.S. Charges D'Affaires Richard Hoagland was summoned to Pakistan's Foreign Office to receive the government's offici... | [
"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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U.S. Crossover Hits Elude Latin Alternative | [
"In a music industry plagued by stagnant sales, Latin music represents a potential bright spot: It rang up $650 million in U.S. sales last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Some industry insiders predict that number will swell to $1 billion within this decade. For years, critics and ... | [
"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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Kerry Camp Watches Close Vote | [
"Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry awaits results of the Wisconsin primary, with 72 delegates at stake. Kerry faces a strong challenge from rival Sen. John Edwards. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Scott Horsley."
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Male Egyptian Bus Driver Told He Is Pregnant | [
"The driver was ordered to submit a urine sample. A TV channel says he turned in his wife's urine instead. The upside: his wife's urine sample was clean. The downside: he didn't know she was pregnant."
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Hunting And National Parks Don't Mix Except When It Comes To Feral Hogs | [
"There's an aggressive hunting program going on in the back country of Great Smoky Mountains National Park targeting wild hogs. Hogs are invasive and hugely destructive to the natural environment."
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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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China's Oil Demand Complicates Relations with U.S. | [
"This year the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company made a bid to buy the American oil company Unocal. The bid, later withdrawn, sparked a new controversy between Washington and Beijing and reinforced China's status as a competitor for fuel. Mike Shuster has the third part of his series on China-U.S. relations."
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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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Simple Pleasures: Sweet Honey In The Rock In Sydney | [
"Again, something I mentioned on a recent podcast, but it's really, really worth seeing it yourself. Recorded, according to the video, in Sydney in 1990. Sweet Honey In The Rock released this song on the album \"All For Freedom,\" which came out in 1992."
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Howard Stern And SiriusXM Agree To New Contract | [
"Howard Stern’s voice will continue to ring out on Sirius XM satellite radio. Today, the company announced a new contract with Stern, where he’ll continue to host The Howard Stern Show for five years, and also to develop a new video streaming app. Jason Bellini, senior producer with The Wall Street Jour... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Build A Body With Bands: Illustration Contest | [
"One project that was derailed by the behemoth that was our end-of-the-decade coverage was the \"Build A Body With Bands\" Illustration Contest. And I really do want to go forth with this idea. So, let's try again. In late October, I wrote a post wherein I asked people to help build an entire body out of band names... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Don't Miss: Defiance and Drunken Charity | [
"Good morning. Lieberman lost. He's defiant. Hezbollah's still firing rockets at Israel. They're defiant. Israel's still bombing Lebanon. They're defiant, too. The former quasi-dictator in Ukraine has returned to power. He's defiant. Since you've been hearing details about these developments on today's Morni... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Computational Propaganda: Bots, Targeting And The Future | [
"A long time ago, when I was working on my Ph.D. research, I learned to use supercomputers to track the complex 3-D motions of gas blown into space by dying stars. Using big computers in this way was still new to lots of researchers in my field and I was often asked, \"How do you know your models are right?\" Now, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Hospitals Struggle To Steer Clear Of Counterfeit Masks | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Hamas, Israel Reach Deal To Swap Prisoners | [
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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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Corker Says Trump's Threats Could Put The Nation 'On The Path To World War III' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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A Conversation with Kevin Kline | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks to actor Kevin Kline, who stars as Cole Porter in the new motion picture about the man and his music, <EM>De-Lovely</EM>. Kline made a stunning dramatic film debut in <EM>Sophie's Choice</EM>, but he may be best known for his roles in the film comedies <EM>A Fish Called Wanda</EM> and <EM>I... | [
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Former Head Of ICE Discusses Raids On 7-Eleven Stores | [
"After Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided stores nationwide seeking undocumented immigrants, NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Julie Myers Wood, former head of ICE, about workplace immigration raids."
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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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Iceland's Beautiful Explosives | [
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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U.S. Troops Training on Video Games | [
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Death to 'Death Taxes' | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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From Atop Sears Tower, A Ledge With A View | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Republicans On Defense After Naked Romp In Sea Of Galilee | [
"<em>All Things Considered</em> host Melissa Block talks to Jake Sherman of political news site <em>Politico</em> about the report that last August, during a fact-finding Congressional trip to Israel, freshman Republican lawmakers went for a late-night swim — one of them naked — in the Sea of Galilee. The Federal B... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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High Court Rules Specialty License Plates Constitute 'Government Speech' | [
"In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the state of Texas was legally justified in refusing to issue a proposed specialty license plate for members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The court ruled in Walker v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. that the license plate design co... | [
"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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'Marketplace' Report: When Will Gas Prices Drop? | [
"Oil prices have fallen under $125 a barrel. That's a two-month low and about $25 less than a barrel cost earlier this month. But prices at the pump go down a lot slower than they go up. Alex Cohen talks with Nancy Marshall-Genzer about the situation. ALEX COHEN, host: From NPR News it's Day to Day. What goes up ... | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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What's In A Drug Name? Sometimes, Enough To Cause Mix-Ups | [
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"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Obama Turns To Comedians To Promote Health Coverage | [
"Who needs jocks when you've got Jennifer Hudson and Amy Poehler? That seems to be the message coming out of the White House following a star-studded meeting yesterday led by White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett. Its mission: Figure out how to help promote the Affordable Care Act. Among those reportedly in at... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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What Is Known About Iran's Nuclear Capabilities | [
"How much time might it take for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon and a delivery system to launch it? Here are some scenarios for what could happen."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Examining Russian Disinformation | [
"Thomas Rid of Johns Hopkins tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about the history of Russian disinformation and how it's become more effective in the age of social media."
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Haydn's 98th from Portland; Vieaux on America | [
"Late in life, Joseph Haydn made two trips to London, where his final symphonies were performed. We'll head to Portland to hear Sergiu Comissiona (SAIR-jee-oo koh-miss-ee-OH-nuh) conduct the Oregon Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Haydn's Symphony No. 98 in B-flat. And, from NPR's Studio 4-A, guitarist Jason ... | [
"Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews violinist Ida Haendels new 2-CD set on Decca and the video on VAI."
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Atkins Bankruptcy a Boon for Pasta Makers | [
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When You Gotta Go: The Public Bathroom Problem | [
"The COVID-19 pandemic has meant public restrooms in American cities are closed. But even before the pandemic, there often weren't enough safe, clean options for people in need. And when we need bathrooms, we really need them — especially people experiencing homelessness, people with health conditions, delivery d... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Science Makes a Comeback in Kansas | [
"In Kansas, newly elected school board members put evolution back on the syllabus. Guests provide an update and talk about other battles around the country."
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Dallas Kindergarteners Get An Early Start On Money Management | [
"Financial planners say it's important to start saving for retirement at a young age. You won't believe how young one group of investors is starting in Texas."
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"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Mexico Swears In A New Police Force, But Many Aren't Impressed | [
"Mexico is inaugurating a new elite police force, a gendarmerie of 5,000 highly trained officers. The force was a campaign pledge by President Enrique Pena Nieto. His administration has touted a decrease in violent crimes, but despite the dip, the rate of kidnappings is up in many of the country's states."
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Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen On Singing Cowboys And Working With Oxen | [
"The Coen brothers spoke to <em>Fresh Air </em>in November 2018 about <em>The Ballad of Buster Scruggs,</em> a Western that often subverts the expectations of the genre. The film<em> </em>is up for three Academy Awards."
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"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Trade Convention In Cuba | [
"-- The BBC's Tom Gibb reports leaders from European and Caribbean nations are gathering at the Lome Convention in Havana, Cuba over the next 2 days... Lome governs trade relations between the European Union and 71 Caribbean, African and Pacific countries."
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Spain's Strapped Towns Look To Churches For Cash | [
"The Catholic Church is Spain's largest and richest landowner, though its nonprofit status means it is exempt from paying most taxes. But amid the current economic crisis, that may be changing. One college town just outside Madrid is leading an effort by some Spanish municipalities to serve the church an up-to-date... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Netanyahu's Difficulties | [
"NPR's Eric Weiner reports from Jerusalem that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself under fire from friends and foes alike for his handling of the job. More than seven months after taking office as Israel's youngest Prime Minister, Netanyahu's actions and manner have brought criticism from many d... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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How Could A Biden Administration Change Banks? | [
"What can President-elect Joe Biden do without his party in charge of the Senate? One idea that's gaining steam: Force banks to offer low-cost, no overdraft bank accounts."
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Drug Policy Changes Under New Director | [
"The Department of Justice will no longer prosecute medical marijuana users who comply with state laws. Some reform advocates hope the move means decriminalization of pot may be in the works. Drug czar Gil Kerlikowske talks about the direction of U.S. drug policy."
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'The Majesties' Is Disturbing, Yet Shockingly Enjoyable | [
"It's pretty clear why Tiffany Tsao's The Majesties has been compared to the smash hit Crazy Rich Asians. After all, both are about obscenely wealthy Chinese families. But once I started reading, it became clear that this is a very different story — if Crazy Rich Asians was all about the luster and the shiny surfac... | [
"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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Naomi Osaka Of Japan Secures Her Second Grand Slam Title With Australian Open Victory | [
"Naomi Osaka walked off the court at the Australian Open with her second consecutive Grand Slam victory, cementing her rise to the top of the women's tennis world. She defeated Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic on Saturday, edging out a victory after losing the second set — a hitch that nearly derailed the 21-ye... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Talk Show' | [
"Introduction Do you want to try it? Always a provocative question, in any context. And one containing an implicit dare. It was an inquiry from the New York Times about writing an opinion column, online. The phrase \"penal servitude\" leapt to mind, spoken by a friend who was driven just short of the madhouse by ag... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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R.I.P. Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign | [
"Editor's note: See the open thread on sexism and Hillary Clinton's defeat. Today on the show we put together an audio obituary of Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, in which we recapped some of the more memorable moments from the last 16 months. Here it is, in case you missed it:"
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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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Baseball Is Back, So Grab A Hot Dog And A Beer. Just Keep A Safe Distance | [
"Hot dogs. Peanuts. Cold Beer. Food – especially the unhealthy kind – has long been an indelible part of the baseball fan experience. And as a new baseball season kicks off, all those ballpark staples will still be available. How that food gets to you, however, will be a different matter. With the Major League Base... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Trump Administration Plans To Re-Impose Sanctions On Sales Of Iranian Oil | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Startup CEO Wields Small Antenna In TV Streaming Battle | [
"A top executive at News Corp. dropped a bombshell this week when he said the company is considering taking Fox's over-the-air network to cable. The announcement follows a court win for a startup company that streams broadcast channels online. That startup's CEO, arguably the most feared man in television right now... | [
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'I Don't Know Where I Will Be The Next Minute — Dead Or Alive': The View From Tripoli | [
"Huda, a 60-year-old high school teacher in Tripoli, has just finished her last day teaching English literature at an international school in the Libyan capital. Speaking by phone from her now-empty classroom, she tells NPR that the school year had to wrap up early because of the intensity of fighting between pro- ... | [
"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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Trump Won't Participate In Fox News Debate; Feud With Network Escalates | [
"The stage is set for Thursday's Fox News Republican debate but front-runner Donald Trump won't be there. Trump's campaign confirmed he won't participate, citing unfair treatment from the network."
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'Columbia Journalism Review' Hires Its Own Public Editors For 4 Major Outlets | [
"With few public editors left in the media landscape, the <em>Columbia Journalism Review</em> is hiring its own to monitor four major outlets. Editor in Chief Kyle Pope speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about it."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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World Cafe Nashville: Willie Watson | [
"Willie Watson feels his way through America's musical history by sliding an old bottleneck against the strings of his acoustic guitar. He finds it in the grain of his own voice, cultivated over 20 years of singing old songs his own way. First as a founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show and now in his own solo c... | [
"Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Paris Hilton Makes Movie. Critic Objects | [
"This week, Metro film critic Daniel Holloway reviews Fool's Gold, In Bruges and The Band's Visit. When it comes to Paris Hilton's The Hottie and the Nottie, however, Holloway says he's a conscientious objector. Exposed to an audio clip of it by accident, Holloway says, \"I feel so dirty.\" On our blog, an open th... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Trouble Funk: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Go-go — Washington D.C.'s regional twist on funk — reigned in the DMV during the 1980s, and one of the scene's signature acts was Trouble Funk. More than 30 years later, the collective, led by Big Tony Fisher, still fills sold-out venues with heavyweight percussion and call-and-response lyrics. Trouble Funk concer... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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The Marketplace Report: Operation Digital Gridlock | [
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NCAA Unveils March Madness Lineup | [
"NPR's Bob Edwards talks to commentator John Feinstein about the National Collegiate Athletic Association unveiling last night the 64 teams that will compete for the national championship."
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After Blaster, a New Computer Virus Problem | [
"NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates talks with computer security worker Alfred Huger about a new variant of the Blaster worm, an Internet virus that infected thousands of computer systems last week. The new variant is affecting more businesses and personal computers today."
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"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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December 1st: What's on Today's Show | [
"NPR's New CEO Takes Your CallsToday, public television veteran Gary Knell takes the helm at NPR, becoming president and CEO after more than 20 years with the organization behind the children's television program Sesame Street. Knell assumes the post after a period of turmoil at NPR, beginning with the controversia... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Loose Change, What's Hot Right Now, and A Popularity Contest."
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Even Americans Find Some Britishisms 'Spot On' | [
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"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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The 10 Best Mixtapes Of The Year | [
"The word \"mixtape\" — the hip-hop equivalent to the bootleg concert tape — now refers to mixes of songs burned to CD or offered as a digital download, sold on street corners and swapped on message boards. They represent hip-hop artists taking back the power over their music from label politics, mainstream media a... | [
"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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Cincinnati Edition for December 9, 2007 | [
"Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati"
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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[3] Simon/ Opera Talent Scout | [
"Scott talks to Eva Wagner-Pasquier (AY-va VOG-ner PAS-kee-yay), great granddaughter of Richard Wagner (REE-kard VOG-ner) and great-great granddaughter of Franz Liszt, about her new job as talent scout for the Metropolitan Opera."
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Trump Administration's New Regulation Favors Airlines At Travelers' Expense | [
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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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Senate Democrats Seek an Opening to Curtail Bush | [
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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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Climate Change Is Not The Only Reason For Record Wildfires | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Teachers Hit The Books To Master New Education Standards | [
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Foreign Policy: If You Can See This, You're Lucky | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine | [
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"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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