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Detroit Housing Offer Lures Cops Back From Suburbs | [
"Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has come up a new effort to revitalize the city: He's offering renovated homes in Detroit to police officers for as little as $1,000 down. The idea is to lure them back and to improve public safety. More than half of the 3,000 officers live outside the city."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Appetite For Dysfunction | [
"America loves a hot mess. Added by Oxford Dictionaries in August 2014, that phrase connotes \"a person or thing that is spectacularly unsuccessful or disordered, especially one that is a source of peculiar fascination.\" The roots of hot mess attraction in popular music go as far back as the blues. We love transmi... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Luciano Pavarotti Succumbs to Cancer at 71 | [
"Italian opera star Luciano Pavarotti died from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He was 71. His credentials were impeccable. Critics and fans swooned over his rich voice and his dramatic presence. But he also took his music to a wider audience, teaming with fellow tenors and pop stars."
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Do Letters Show You How They Sound? | [
"In a remarkable study published last week, Suzy J. Styles of the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Nora Turoman of the University of Lausanne document evidence of iconicity in human writing systems. Iconicity is when the signal — words or signs — shows you what it stands for, as when, for example, ... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Biotech Industry Touts its 'Green' Credentials | [
"The biotech industry is a regular target of environmentalist activists over the issue of genetically modified foods. Now, biotech is trying to promote its \"green\" credentials through the development of biodegradable plastics and environmentally safe enzymes. NPR's Laura Sydell reports."
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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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Atlanta Highway Collapse Causes Headache For Commuters | [
"A section of I-85 collapsed in Atlanta on Thursday, shutting down lanes in both directions and creating headaches for Atlanta commuters who need to find a new route into and out of the city. Sam Whitehead (@sclaudwhitehead) of Here & Now contributor Georgia Public Broadcasting tells Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson what... | [
"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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Volcanic Eruption Forces Evacuations in Chile | [
"Volcanic ash is raining down on Chile, 10 days after an eruption occurred for the first time in thousands of years. People in the area were evacuated. The volcano eruption has turned lakes and rivers white and coated plants in a dense layer of ash."
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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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Shannon Cason - "The Street Evangelist" | [
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"Stories: 1) The Real Story Behind 'The Soloist' 2) Mike Tyson, The Damaged Everyman"
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Box Set Looks Back On Pioneering '5' Royales | [
"With the release of the 131-track collection Soul and Swagger: The Complete \"5\" Royales, the group has finally gotten the recognition they deserve."
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Busy Week In Washington | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor reports on the flurry of activity on capitol hill this week. Congress passed a number of bills -- including legislation to raise the debt ceiling, a line-item veto, and an overhaul of the farm bill . But lawmakers also got bogged down in some partisan fights, including a move by democrats to try... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Navy Veterans Voyage | [
"Noah speaks with Bob Jornlin, Captain of the U.S.S. LST-325 Memorial. A crew of 32 Navy veterans are planning to sail a 1942 Landing Ship, Tank from Gibraltar to Mobile, Alabama to become a floating museum. All the men served on these vessels and have been working on this project for years. The U.S. Coast Guard is... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Crab-Picking Regulations | [
"From Maine Public Radio Charlotte Renner reports that new regulations intended to safeguard public health may put crab-pickers in Maine out of business. In 1997 the FDA required all crab-pickers applying for a new license to work in a special equipped room or trailer, not in their own kitchen."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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'Reveal' Report Finds Drug Rehab Program Forcing Addicts To Work As Indentured Employees | [
"In North Carolina a rehab program uses drug offenders as care-givers for elderly and disabled patients. The participants work more than 100 hours a week without pay taking care of patients and dispensing the same drugs that they were addicted to. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with <em>Reveal's</em> reporter Shoshana Wa... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Olga Bell: From Russian Classical Pianist To Brooklynite Dance Musician | [
"Olga Bell is a classically trained pianist who has ventured deeply into the world of electronica — and now, on her new album, Tempo, into dance music. Bell was born in Moscow, grew up in Anchorage and now lives in Brooklyn. She joined NPR's Scott Simon from a studio in London to talk about her childhood memories o... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Bush to Diplomats: No Middle Ground in Terrorist Fight | [
"President Bush on Friday welcomed foreign diplomats to the White House to commemorate the anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. The president said the world was safer with Saddam Hussein deposed, and warned those present that there was no middle ground between \"good and evil.\" NPR's Don Gonyea reports."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Cruz Bustamante and the California Recall Election | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick interviews California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, a candidate to replace Gov. Gray Davis in the upcoming recall election, about his political platform."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Mass. Brothers Not Too Old To Pose With Santa | [
"For the 29th straight year, Michael Gray, 34, and his younger brother Martin, 29, posed together with Santa. They say it makes their mom happy. She keeps a book of the photos at home."
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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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Congress Takes Up Issue of Guantanamo Detainees | [
"The Supreme Court ruled that the Bush administration overstepped its authority in setting up military tribunals for the detainees at Guantanamo Bay. Now Congress is considering the issue. Guests discuss the rights of detainees after the Supreme Court's ruling. Guests: Corine Hegland, staff correspondent for the... | [
"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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All Ears: Some New Ways To Hear Distortion | [
"The acorn must crack in order for the seedling to sprout. That's the energy I felt when I saw Rashad Becker, a German mastering engineer and artist, perform his own music live at London's multi-venue MODE Festival back in September. The setting was a gutted building in the middle of the city's shopping district, w... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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'Queen Of Carbon' Among Medal Of Freedom Honorees | [
"Audie Cornish speaks with Mildred Dresselhaus about receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in physics. The 84-year-old is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at MIT."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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The Big Business Of High-Seas Piracy | [
"The World Bank released a report on the economics of piracy in Somalia. Host Rachel Martin reports that hijacking the ship is just one part of the elaborate enterprise: books are kept, expenses tallied and salaries paid."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Russia Investigation Elevates Jared Kushner's Previously Low Profile | [
"Jared Kushner — the president's son-in-law and the husband of Trump's daughter Ivanka — was expected to play the role of first friend — someone whose only agenda was to help the president. Instead, Kushner was given a vast policy portfolio, and now finds himself right in the middle of the Russia investigation."
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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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The Shootings At Fort Hood | [
"Fort Hood remains in mourning as the community looks for answers to why an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fired on his fellow soldiers. The outburst of violence left 13 people dead and dozens wounded."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Suburbia Interrupted In Anna Quindlen's New Novel | [
"How well can we protect our children from the cruelty of the world? That's a question best-selling author and former columnist Anna Quindlen explores in her sixth novel, Every Last One, which despite its dark themes and violent scenes, is buoyed by her winning voice. Quindlen starts simply: \"This is my life: The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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U.S. Forces Work to Restore Services to Fallujah | [
"Marine Lt. Gen. John Sattler discusses American efforts to restore basic services to Fallujah, so that the 300,000 residents can begin returning. A major offensive by U.S.-led forces severely damaged the city. Sattler talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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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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Delaware Town Misses Red Flags In Pedophilia Case | [
"An independent report has found that authorities in Delaware failed the families of a small beach town, where a pediatrician was allegedly sexually abusing young patients. Dr. Earl Bradley was arrested in December last year, and faces more than 500 counts of sexually abusing more than a hundred patients."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Double Feature: Refugees In 'Limbo,' And Spies And Subterfuge In 'Cliff Walkers' | [
"With Hollywood blockbusters still missing-in-action — it'll be weeks before A Quiet Place Part II makes your local cinema a less quiet place — it's nice to report that other countries are happy to fill American screens. Scotland's refugee dramedy Limbo, opens in select art-house theaters this weekend, as does Clif... | [
"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers Soul Singer Howard Tate 2) Herzog's Doc Brings Prehistoric Paintings To Life 3) Spies Like Them: 'Tinker, Tailor' And Other Odd Ilk"
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Executive Action Leaves Green Card Holders Abroad With Questions | [
"An executive order President Trump signed on Friday froze immigration from several Muslim countries. Solmaz Sharif of the New York Persian Cultural Center talks about how this is affecting her family."
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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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Scientists Spot Signs of Salty Water on Mars | [
"Some cliff faces on Mars feature dark streaks that appear during the warm months, then disappear when weather turns colder. Writing in the journal Science, some researchers say that the streaks could be signs of briny water on the Martian surface. Planetary scientist Alfred McEwen discusses the findings, and what ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Should Your Avatar's Skin Match Yours? | [
"Most people who play video games just want to have fun. But is there the potential to do more than that? This week on Ask Code Switch, we're answering a question from Catina in Northern Virginia. She reached out to us because her son was trying to counter racist bullying in the games he played, and wandered into t... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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New Esperanza Spalding Song In Time For Black History Month | [
"This song, \"Black Gold,\" is the first single from the forthcoming Esperanza Spalding record, Radio Music Society. The Afro-centric implication of the title is no coincidence. The song was released yesterday, Feb. 1 — the first day of Black History Month. The video was premiered yesterday on a network called Blac... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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The Science Of Wildfires May Be Up In Smoke | [
"With wildfire becoming more prevalent in the U.S. and the Forest Service increasingly looking to let some wildfires burn, there's a need to better understand the smoke that billows from those fires."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Safely Socializing In The Time Of 'Rona | [
"Socializing is critical for mental and emotional health. You need it. We need it. But what is the safest way to socialize during a pandemic? We propose a few rules-of-thumb and suggestions to see you through. On today's show, Short Wave host Maddie Sofia and reporter Emily Kwong speak with public health experts ... | [
"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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House GOP Immigration Bill Would Modify — But Not End — Child Detentions | [
"Updated at 7:20 p.m. ET House Republican leaders are reworking their \"compromise\" immigration bill to include a provision that modifies — but doesn't completely end — the \"zero tolerance\" policy being enforced now by the Trump administration. In the new legislation, children would now be held in the same plac... | [
"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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People's Park Faces Uncertain Future in Berkeley | [
"Berkeley's legendary place of protest and political activism faces an uncertain future. Critics call it a magnet for drug deals and the homeless and they are urging the University of California, which owns the property, to clean it up. But one man's urban blight is another's hallowed ground."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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France Anti-semitic Attacks | [
"NPR's Nick Spicer reports from Paris that arsonists attacked three synagogues in France this weekend. French Jews say they are the latest victims in a series of incidents that began with the latest Palestinian uprising a year and a half ago. French President Jacques Chirac visited a Paris synagogue today and promi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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Latest GDP Numbers Show Slowing Growth | [
"The U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter. That’s less than the previous quarter and less than economists expected. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Bloomberg’s Michael Regan (@Reganonymous) about the report."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Excerpt: 'The Other Family' | [
"Looking back, it astonished her that none of them had broken down in the hospital. Even Dilly, who could be relied on to burst into tears over a shed eyelash, had been completely mute. Chrissie supposed it was shock, literally, the sudden suspension of all natural reactions caused by trauma. And the trauma had act... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Previewing 'Extras,' 'Rome' and '24' | [
"TV critic David Bianculli previews three shows with season openers this Sunday: <em>Extras</em> and <em>Rome</em> on HBO, and the popular Fox TV series <em>24</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Filmically Perfect "CREEP SHOW" 1982 | [
"Five jolting tales of horror from the cryptkeepr! (illustrated by Jack Davis)"
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Claudio Sanchez Reports On A Two-Day Summit Bringing Together Governors, | [
"leading business executives and education experts to discuss creating national educational standards."
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Interesting to Have the Tables Turned... | [
"While I'm away, please welcome our NPR colleague, Lynn Neary, to the Tell Me More chair (and the blog). If you're a fan of NPR's Talk of the Nation or Morning Edition, I'm sure you are familiar with her work as occasional guest host on those programs. Take it away, Lynn... Thanks, Michel. So, here I am, sitting-i... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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'We May Not Be Alone' | [
"Sometimes a story makes you wonder: Why do we pay attention to anything else? Luis Elizondo, who used to run a formerly secret government program called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, this week told a number of news organizations, including NPR, \"My personal belief is that there is very com... | [
"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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British Businesses Hope To Cash In On Royal Wedding | [
"\"We've got massive flags with Harry and Meghan on,\" says Mike Drummond of the Red Bus souvenir shop next to the iconic London Eye. A Union Jack with the royal couple's faces in the middle hangs high on the wall and is selling fast. There are commemorative plates in buttercup yellow and curly gilding, selling for... | [
"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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How Rare Are Attacks On Journalists? | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Joel Simon, executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, about how rare attacks on journalists are in the U.S., and how President Trump's frequent anti-media rhetoric has affected the working environment for journalists."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Death Toll After Earthquake Passes 4,000 As Aid Arrives | [
"The death toll in Nepal continues to climb, two days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated much of the country, including the densely-populated capital city of Kathmandu, and set off avalanches on Mount Everest. More than 4,000 people are confirmed dead, including at least 18 on Mount Everest, but that numbe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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'Jackie' From 'Rolling Stone' UVA Story Among Latest Doxing Victims | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at some of these early stories: Prosecution's Choice Of Charge Complicates Case Against Zimmerman. Troops And Tanks Remain, But Truce Begins In Syria. Suspect In USS Cole Bombing Wins One Legal Battle. No Injuries Reported In Second West Mexico Quake. (Reuters) Jury Selection Set To Be... | npr | {
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Latin Roots: Mexrrissey | [
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Hurricane Season Collides With Pandemic As Communities Plan For Dual Emergencies | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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AB 900: Prison Bonds | [
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Three-Minute Fiction Deadline Nears | [
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Spate of Violent Attacks in Thailand Unabated | [
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Looking for Survivors, Vote on Committee Creation, Biden & Western Governors Meet | [
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In Game 1 Of The World Series, 'The Heat Is On' | [
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Turkish Troops Enter Iraq; Cleric Extends Truce | [
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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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The Real CSI: Death Detective Dysfunction | [
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Yankees Beat Marlins, Even World Series | [
"The New York Yankees defeat the Florida Marlins 6-1 to win the second game of the World Series, and tie the best-of-seven contest at one game each. Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte got the win, helped by an early home run from Hideki Matsui. Hear NPR's Margot Adler."
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UAW's Gettelfinger: Auto Industry Needs Aid | [
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Diner Serves Up Photo Ops, Food to Candidates | [
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Arkansas Superintendent On Opening Schools In Person Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic | [
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In Response To Trump's Tweets, Some U.S. Envoys Push Back — Diplomatically | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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First-Born Goes Off to College | [
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News Brief: AstraZeneca Vaccine, Miami Beach Curfew, Border Crisis | [
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The Super-Wealthy VC Behind The Fight For A $15 Minimum Wage | [
"A few years ago, the fight for raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour may have felt impossible, but after years of organized protests and campaigns, the movement has made progress. Last year, a small handful of states and cities began taking steps to phase in the wage hike and this year, there may be more changes... | [
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L.A. Salami Takes To 'The City Of Bootmakers,' Eyes Wide Open | [
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Chris Harford & The Band of Changes in Concert | [
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Bosnian Elex Postponed | [
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What's Spurring Youth To Enlist? | [
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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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The White Stripes' Ode to Dumpster Diving | [
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Why The Number Of Independent Bookstores Increased During The 'Retail Apocalypse' | [
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Woman Skier Conquers Everest, 'Seven Summits' | [
"With her recent descent from the summit of Mt. Everest, Kit Deslauriers became the first person to ski the \"seven summits\" -- the tallest peaks on each continent. Deslauriers skied down Mt. Everest on Oct. 18. The conditions deteriorated quickly while her expedition was on the summit, and she describes skiing do... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Colin Stetson: Blurred But Enduring | [
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"Maps and Manifests, Inscribing My Name, Rosie Carson, Crosswind Reunion, Burying An Albatross, Milestones of Contemporary Art"
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DJ Sessions: 'Teenage Kicks' From The 70s, 80s And 90s | [
"We sit down with Jim McGuinn, host of the show “Teenage Kicks” on Minnesota Public Radio’s music station The Current. He brings us some sounds from the 1970s, 80s and 90s. \nHear previous installments of the DJ Sessions\n\nMusic From The Segment The Undertones, “Teenage Kicks” [Youtub... | [
"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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Cyclone Highlights Myanmar's Isolation from World | [
"Diplomats around the world continue talks with Myanmar's military government about bringing relief aid to the country's cyclone victims. The Southeast Asian country, once called Burma, has been under military rule in one form or another since 1962. Co-host Renee Montagne speaks with David Steinberg, a professor o... | [
"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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Amendment Calls for Troop Drawdown in 4 Months | [
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The New Pornographers in Concert: 10/27/2007 | [
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'Mad Men': Ruminations On The Buying And Selling Of Something Beautiful | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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First Listen: Los Lobos, 'Tin Can Trust' | [
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"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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California Community In Danger Of Running Out Of Water | [
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Alabama Governor Resigns Over Alleged Affair And Cover-Up | [
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Hope For Cancer Patients In Maui | [
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Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium | [
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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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Don Bryant On The Art Of Songwriting | [
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Microsoft Unveils Redesigned Windows Logo | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries | [
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How Buying Choices Define American Middle Class Living | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro meets with Peter Liebhold, curator for work and industry at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, to discuss the \"stuff\" — consumer goods, home and car ownership, debt or a college education — that defines what it means to be middle class as part of \"The New Middle\" series."
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Naked in High School: Bad Dreams Do Come True | [
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Proposed Rule Could Evict 55,000 Children From Subsidized Housing | [
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Turmoil In The Democratic Party | [
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NPR Electoral Count: Obama 269, McCain 200 | [
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"During the confirmation hearings of chief justice nominee John Roberts, the unlikely subject of baseball has come up two days in a row. On Tuesday, Sen. Joseph Biden picked up on an analogy Roberts had used on Monday, comparing being a justice to being an umpire. Politics would surely be a more barren playing fi... | npr | {
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Dawes' Story Gets A Fine New Chapter | [
"These days, when a rock band is tagged as a next big thing, there's usually some high-concept gimmick involved. Dawes is different. Singer and guitarist Taylor Goldsmith writes straightforward verse-chorus-bridge songs that focus on the turmoil beneath the surface of relationships, romantic and otherwise. Some see... | [
"Stories: 1) Marisa Tomei: From 'Cousin Vinny' To 'Cyrus' 2) A Saga In The Ozarks, Suited For The Screen"
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Panel Makes Reduced Drug Sentencing Retroactive | [
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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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Digital Generations: Unplugging for Art's Sake | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Turkey's Jets Fire On Syrian Kurds Allied With U.S. Against ISIS | [
"Turkey has acknowledged attacking a Kurdish militia group that has been a U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS, saying fighters had crossed into an off-limits area in Syria. Turkey also says it has attacked ISIS within its own borders. The attacks underscore the complications the U.S. and its allies face when formi... | [
"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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Rural Iraq Shows Gains in Peace and Progress | [
"While war is still raging in Baghdad and Mosul, U.S. commanders have established some calm in parts of the Iraq countryside. Iraqis, including local Baathist heavyweights from the Saddam years, have stepped forward to fill such key positions as mayor and police chief. But to assert their authority, they feel they ... | [
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Week In Politics: Immigration And The Economy | [
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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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Stark Choice For NATO's Turkish Officers: Arrests At Home, Limbo In Europe | [
"Hundreds of Turkish military personnel working for NATO have been accused by their government of trying to overthrow Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in July. Since that failed military coup attempt, in which 260 people were killed, high-ranking officers at NATO installations across Europe and the U.S. have... | [
"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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Heavy Fighting Resumes In Eastern Ukraine As Truce Talks Collapse | [
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Will Terrorism Rewrite the Laws of War? | [
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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This Ain't A Love Song: Seven Musicians Who Break Cliches | [
"Yesterday afternoon I hopped in a taxi that was blasting Eritrean music. I asked the driver what the song was about, and he said the singer was telling the story of a beautiful woman he loved very much. She betrayed him, leaving him for another man, and soon came to regret that decision. But, as the singer informs... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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