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In the tradition of the documentary "Sherman's March," GEOFF DYER has written a book about try... | [
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"Rock critic KEN TUCKER has a review of \"Pretty Close to the Truth\" (Atlantic), the new recording by Jim Lauderdale. INT. 2: Biographer PETER MANSO. He''s written \"Brando: The Biography\" (Hyperion), the result of seven years of research and over 700 interviews. It tells the story of Brando as a man with a hidde... | npr | {
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Never Pay An Unnecessary Fee Again | [
"Banks make billions of dollars off of overdraft and late fees and other easily avoidable charges. That money, of course, comes from their customers — maybe even you. It can feel unfair. But if you can't change the world, you can only change your actions, says economist Neale Mahoney of the University of Chicago. S... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Forty Years Later, Remembering the Riots | [
"Back from Atlanta. Thanks to those of you who responded to my blog about Thursday's program. I really appreciate your understanding about that emotional moment at the end of the show. And thanks again to Cheryl Corley for sitting in on Friday for what I believe was an amazing program commemorating the death of Mar... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Russian Supply Rocket Breaks Apart En Route To Space Station | [
"An unmanned cargo rocket bound for the International Space Station was destroyed after takeoff on Thursday. The Russian rocket took off as planned from Baikonur, Kazahkstan, on Thursday morning but stopped transmitting data about six minutes into its flight, as NPR's Rae Ellen Bichell reported: \"Russian official... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Images, More Possible Debris, But No Sure Sign Of Flight 370. -- Washington State Mudslide: Heartbreaking Search Resumes. -- 'Bishop Of Bling' Is A Bishop No More. And here are more early headlines: Before Obama Arrival, 3 Secret Service Agents Sent Home For Discip... | npr | {
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Slate's Moneybox: Corporations and the Media | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Weedstream Media; The Blame Game; The Grip On Germs."
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Dream Ticket? Less Likely by the Day | [
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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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Germany Bans 'My Friend Cayla' Doll Over Spying Concerns | [
"Germany has banned an interactive doll manufactured by an American company that German regulators charge can spy on children and collect personal data from them and their parents. But some consumer watchdogs say the ban alone is not enough."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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The Senators by Any Other Name: A New Team | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Michele Norris lay out names proposed by our listeners for the new Washington baseball team. And sports announcer Wes Johnson gives them a trial run."
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"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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Airbus Bids for Pentagon Contract | [
"European plane maker Airbus sweetens a bid to win a lucrative Pentagon contract over arch rival Boeing. Airbus says if it wins an Air Force contract for refueling tankers, it will assemble those tankers — plus the freight version of one of its best selling aircraft — in the U.S. The contract is said to be worth ab... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Singer Linda Ronstadt | [
"The Mexican-American singer spoke with Terry Gross in 2013 about her career and her Parkinson's diagnosis. The new documentary, 'The Sound of My Voice,' traces Ronstadt's career from the late '60s onward.<br/><br/>Also, critic John Powers reviews the movie 'Hustlers,' starring Jennifer Lopez, Constance Wu and Card... | [
"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Bass Guitarist Victor Wooten Gives A 'Music Lesson' | [
"Renowned bass guitarist Victor Wooten has music in his genes. The youngest of five in a musical family, Wooten began touring with the Wooten Brothers Band when he was 5 years old. In adulthood, Wooten first made a name for himself as the bass player in the bluegrass/jazz fusion group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Psychiatrist's Prescription For His Profession 2) Robert Randolph: A Gospel Guitarist's Secular 'Road'"
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Powell in Russia on Fence-Mending Mission | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell is in Moscow to meet with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Powell's visit is aimed at repairing U.S.-Russian relations badly damaged by disagreements over the U.S.-led war in Iraq and Russian relations with Iran. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Complicated Tally of Casualties in Iraq | [
"NPR's Liane Hansen reviews the numbers of casualities since the American-led invasion of Iraq last year."
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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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Texas Appears To Step Back From Proposal To Sell Alcohol At Some Gun Shows | [
"The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission appears to be backing away from a proposal to allow the sale of alcohol at some gun shows. On Friday, the staff of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission recommended that commissioners vote to withdraw the plan. NPR's John Burnett filed this report for our Newscast unit: \... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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The Atlanta Symphony Brass | [
"The Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet, plays the Fanfare from the 1968 Olympics (Mexico City) \"Bugler's Dream,\" by Leo Arnaud (ahr-NOH). (ACA Digital/Horton Systems/NPR)"
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"From a new CBC release, the CBC Vancouver Symphony performs \"Still Life\" from the \"Picasso Suite\""
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How Santorum's Surge Is Changing The 2012 Race | [
"GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum swept caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado and the Missouri primary, gaining considerable ground on Mitt Romney's primary lead. NPR's Ken Rudin and Dan Balz, of the <em>Washington Post</em>, recap the week in politics."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Health Care Financing Initiative Filed | [
"Late word this afternoon that the initiative has been filed for funding the health care reform plan now awaiting state Senate approval, with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez as its official authors.\nThe initiative asks voters to approve a financing plan to pay for the $14 billion a... | [
"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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Vienna's Subway Got Hot, So They Gave Out Deodorant | [
"Vienna, Austria's subway has reached high temperatures of 95 degrees, so operators handed out 14,000 deodorants, according to <em>The Washington Post.</em>"
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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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Tech Companies Roll The Dice On Vegas | [
"There's a line in Elvis Presley's famous song, Viva Las Vegas: \"All you need's a strong heart and a nerve of steel.\" That may be true if you're there on vacation, burning money in casinos, and making your way back to the hotel on the strip in the wee hours of the morning. But if you're on the flipside — a reside... | [
"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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For Film's Creators, 'Moonlight' Provided Space To Explore A Painful Past | [
"Playwright Tarell McCraney and filmmaker Barry Jenkins drew on their childhood experiences in making <em>Moonlight</em>, which has been nominated for eight Academy Awards. <em>Originally broadcast Oct. 19, 2016.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Nonfiction, Week Of April 4, 2013 | [
"<em>When Women Were Birds</em>, Terry Tempest Williams' meditation on her mom's journals, appears at No. 10."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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House Transmits Article Of Impeachment Against Trump To Senate | [
"Updated at 7:55 p.m. ET At about 7 p.m. ET Monday, House impeachment managers delivered to the Senate an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump, a move that prompts preparations for a historic trial. The formal step comes just over a year after the House last transmitted an impeachment measu... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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How The Rush To Develop A New Vaccine May Give A Rise To Public Distrust | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Brit Trogen about her opinion piece in the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association</em>, which discusses how historical races for vaccines have fueled public distrust."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jordan Strikes At ISIS; Obama Said To Be Preparing To Request War Powers. -- Pilots Of Doomed Taipei Flight Faced Problems With Both Engines. And here are more early headlines: French, German Leaders To Fly To Moscow To Discuss Ukraine. (Telegraph) Heavy \"Pineapple Exp... | npr | {
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White House Pushes To Keep Visitor Logs Private | [
"It was a recurring theme of Barack Obama's presidential campaign — a call for openness: \"Transparency and accountability, getting the American people involved, that's how we're gonna bring about change,\" candidate Obama said. And the theme continued on Obama's first day as president: \"Starting today, every ag... | [
"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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Singer Kelly Price: A 'Priceless' New Stage Career | [
"R&B singer Kelly Price talks with NPR's Tavis Smiley about her music and new stage career. Her latest CD, <EM>Priceless</EM>, is on the Universal label."
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"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Crosses Into Singing Contest | [
"Ukraine is hosting the annual Eurovision Song Contest this May, which includes entrants from countries around the world. But Ukraine has banned Russia's singer from entering the country."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Not My Job: We Quiz Actor Anthony Anderson On Minor League Baseball | [
"There are dads, good dads and great dads — but the greatest dads are sitcom dads. America's reigning sitcom dad is Dre Johnson, played by Anthony Anderson on Black-ish. Anderson is a veteran actor and stand-up comic who also hosts ABC's To Tell the Truth. Anderson's initials are A.A., which made us think of Double... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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The Fourth Stooge: Memories Of 'Uncle Shemp' | [
"This weekend, the Farrelly Brothers' version of The Three Stooges arrives in theaters. You'll see plenty of Larry, Moe and Curly. But who won't you see? Shemp. Or, as NPR's Sue Goodwin calls him, \"Uncle Shemp.\" That's right. Uncle Shemp was married to Gertrude, the aunt of Sue's father, Bill Goodwin. Bill even l... | [
"Stories: 1) The Smothers Brothers: A 'Dangerously Funny' Pair 2) Hal Holbrook, Basking In 'That Evening Sun'"
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A Physician Helps Listeners To Make Difficult Choices During The Pandemic | [
"Dr. Lucy McBride, a physician in Washington, D.C., answers listener questions about the coronavirus and helps them to make difficult choices during the pandemic."
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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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Nationwide Efforts To Curb Gun Violence Begin To Gain Steam | [
"In the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., President Obama asked Vice President Joe Biden to pull together a group to review policy options and make recommendations within the month. That deadline is coming right up. Mara Liasson joins Audie Cornish to talk about the vice president's initiative and othe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Faking Of Journalist's Murder Could Turn Out To Be 'Strategic Misstep,' Analyst Says | [
"Ukraine is being condemned for faking the murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Edward Lucas (@edwardlucas), senior vice president at the Center for European Policy Analysis and a veteran Russian watcher, about... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Certification Is Just One Step In Being Able To Teach | [
"North Carolina has struggled to get all of its teachers certified in compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act. Some of the worst-performing districts are under court orders to have their teachers fully qualified and students' test scores higher. At Northwest Halifax High School in a rural corner of the state, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Eminem Delivers A Mini-Medley Of Hits On 'Saturday Night Live' | [
"Eminem gave his fans a mix of old and new during his appearance on Saturday Night Live Nov. 18. The Detroit rapper delivered a must-see performance as musical guest during the Chance The Rapper-hosted show. While some were hoping Em would bring out his song mate, Beyoncé for the performance of his latest single, \... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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For U.S. Children, Minorities Will Be The Majority By 2020, Census Says | [
"America is heading toward the day when whites will no longer make up the majority of the population. And U.S. children will get there soon, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report. The agency also says the overall U.S. population will grow older — and grow more slowly — in coming years. By around 2020, \"more... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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From Their December Third | [
"From their December third Christmas concert at the Oklahoma City Civic Center, Dennis Shrock conducts the Canterbury Choral Society in \"The Lord of the Dance,\" a Christmas setting of the Shaker hymn tune \"Simple Gifts,\" arranged by David Willcocks. (Jack Schriewer Recordings/Cornerstone Studios)"
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Are Vaccines My Choice -- or Yours? | [
"Today we're heading to our doctor for Ike's \"one month\" checkup.So far, the office visits have been fun, as we chart Isaac's growth and our terrific pediatrician answers all our new-parent questions. But there is one big question on the horizon, as I was reminded this weekend by a letter to \"The Ethicist\" colu... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Figures Confirm Economic Slowdown in Fourth Quarter | [
"The government says the nation's gross domestic product grew just 0.7 percent during the last quarter of 2002, a steep decline from the 4.2-percent growth during the preceding three months. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Jim Zarroli."
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Detainee Appeals Court Hears First Case | [
"The new U.S. Court of Military Commission Appeals has heard arguments in its first case. Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr was captured in Afghanistan in 2002 for allegedly killing a U.S. soldier. A semantic dispute over the term \"unlawful\" is at the heart of the debate."
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Soda Industry Tries To Woo Public Health Groups With Sponsorship Deals | [
"As the soda industry gears up to spend $9.5 million to oppose the soda tax proposals in San Francisco, Oakland, Calif, and Albany, Calif., critics point out the industry has also been wooing public health groups with sponsorship deals."
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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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'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch Saves Cyclist From Muggers | [
"Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays detective Sherlock Holmes in the television series Sherlock, foiled an attempted robbery by fighting off a gang of muggers in London. The attack occurred near his fictional character's home on Baker Street. Cumberbatch and his wife, Sophie Hunter, were riding in an Uber when ... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Sen. Stevens Wins Alaska's GOP Primary | [
"Six Republicans have fallen short in their attempt to unseat Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens. Stevens won the GOP primary with 63 percent of the vote. He faces what looks like a tough challenge from the mayor of Anchorage in November."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Is Today's Peace Prize What Nobel Intended? | [
"While human-rights advocates hailed the choice to bestow the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize on Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, not everyone thinks the decision was in line with Alfred Nobel's original intent in developing the award. Fredrik Heffermehl, a researcher in Norway, says Nobel intended that the prize should be giv... | [
"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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Single Gender Education | [
"Single gender schools have long been common among parochial and private schools. Do these classrooms improve student performance? Forum looks at the debate over single gender education."
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Emmanuel Macron's Unconventional Candidacy Stems From An Unconventional Life | [
"\"Emmanuel Macron was never a kid like the others,\" says French journalist Anne Fulda, who has just written a biography about the presidential contender titled Emmanuel Macron, un jeune homme si parfait, translated as \"a young man so perfect.\" Macron loved to read and existed slightly in his own world, she says... | [
"Stories: 1) Reich Blames Economy's Woes On Income Disparity 2) Zach Galifianakis: A Comedic Actor Takes A Dark Turn"
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Young Sniper Victim Testifies at Muhammad Trial | [
"Jurors in the trial of John Allen Muhammad hear from the youngest victim of the shooting spree that terrorized Washington, D.C., last October. Some wiped away tears as they listened to 13-year-old Iran Brown describe the shooting that left him hospitalized for several weeks. Hear NPR's Brian Naylor."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Coronavirus Update: Cruise Ships Are Sitting Empty At U.S. Ports | [
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While Civil Unrest Sweeps The Nation, Deadly Pandemic Still Looms | [
"While some parts of the U.S. have seen their coronavirus death toll wane, the pandemic remains persistent in others. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Kirk Siegler (@KirkSiegler), a correspondent for NPR’s national desk. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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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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Vt. Town's Residents Remember Solzhenitsyn | [
"Residents of Cavendish, Vt., say the town was inundated by people — especially members of the media — who wanted directions to Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's home. The Russian Nobel Prize winner died over the weekend. Solzhenitsyn settled in the town in 1977 after being deported from the Soviet Union. Steve Zind report... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Armstrong To Be Stripped Of Cycling Records | [
"Lance Armstrong says he will no longer fight doping charges. The seven-time Tour de France winner said he was tired of fighting \"outlandish and heinous\" accusations of drug use. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said it will strip Armstrong of his titles and ban him for life."
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"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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Remembering The Remarkable Lives Lost In 2010 | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Taliban Showing New Willingness On Prisoner Swap | [
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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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Where Dollar Bills Come From | [
"Every single dollar bill in the world — every $20, every $100, everything — is printed on paper made at one small mill in Massachusetts. That's been the case for 130 years. On today's show, we visit the mill. We hear the story of the guy who jumped out a hotel window to win the government contract to print all tha... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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When The Economy Goes Down, Vasectomies Go Up | [
"The number of men getting vasectomies spiked during the Great Recession, rising one-third from 2006 to 2010, a study finds. In 2006, 3.9 percent of men said they had had a vasectomy; in 2010, 4.4 percent reported having the surgery. That means an additional 150,000 to 180,000 men per year had vasectomies in each y... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Off To College? Don't Forget To Pack A Plan For Your Health | [
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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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Apprehensions At Southern Border Continue To Drop, CBP Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Republican Thorn Ted Cruz Announces Run For President. -- Is A Confederate Flag License Plate Free Speech? -- Police To Release Findings Of Probe Into Rape Claims Made In 'Rolling Stone'. And here are more early headlines: Doctors Without Borders Claims World, U.N. Igno... | npr | {
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What Could Go Wrong On Election Day 2020? | [
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Court Says Former Officer Who Kneeled On George Floyd's Neck To Stand Trial Alone | [
"A Minnesota judge has ruled that the former Minneapolis police officer seen in cellphone video kneeling on George Floyd's neck for several minutes last summer, will stand trial alone in March. Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill ruled that the trial for Derek Chauvin, who is facing charges of second-degree... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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House GOP Puts Another 'Target' On Obamacare | [
"Updated at 7:55 p.m. ET When Congress returns next week, House Republicans will welcome their Democratic colleagues with a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don't vote. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., has let it be known that the House will vote on legislation ostensibly meant to protect Americans from Hea... | [
"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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Pope Benedict, One Year Later | [
"A year ago, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger became Pope Benedict XVI. What does his first year indicate about the future of the Catholic Church? Guests: John Allen, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter author of The Rise of Benedict XVI: The Inside Story of How the Pope was Elected, and Where He ... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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A World Champion Slam Poet Pivots To Medicine | [
"\"Memories of my childhood live/between the rings of sand around my ankles/ and the desert heat in my lungs. I still believe that nothing washes/worry from tired skin better than the Nile/and my grandma's hands. Every day I go to school/with the weight of dead neighbors/on my shoulders.\" That's an excerpt from \"... | [
"Stories: 1) For-Profit Colleges: Targeting People Who Can't Pay 2) Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection"
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Volunteer Recap: Connecting Moms To Midwives In Timor-Leste | [
"At first the tiny country of Timor-Leste reminded Gena Barnabee of being in the U.S. It had movie theaters, malls and plenty of roads. Then Barnabee left the capital city. And the scenery changed dramatically. Mountains and hills stretch for miles and miles in the rural southern part of Timor-Lest. There are only ... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Official Secrecy and the Media | [
"A leak from the police in the case of the Maryland sniper has revived an old debate over the propriety of publishing information that government authorities want to keep secret. In the past, NPR Senior Analyst Daniel Schorr has generally argued against withholding news stories, but he concedes that times have chan... | [
"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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The Scene In Paris: Fewer Tourists, More Armed Guards | [
"Juliet Bartz, a 20-year-old New Yorker who is studying in Paris for a semester, sneaks out of her apartment for an interview on the street. \"It feels nice to walk around,\" she says. \"Because I've just been cooped up all day. My roommates and I are packing up everything and coordinating our flights. It's kind of... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Futurist Jamie Metzl Predicts We May Emerge From Coronavirus Better Than Before | [
"The coronavirus pandemic has upended daily life around the world and prompted futurists to ponder what elements of this new world might be here to stay. Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Jamie Metzl (@JamieMetzl), a technology futurist, author and nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. His new... | [
"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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New Mix: Foxygen, Lily & Madeleine, Fat White Family and more | [
"On this week's All Songs Considered, Bob is joined by NPR Music's Stephen Thompson, who kicks off the show with a premiere from the folk pop sibling duo Lily & Madeleine. \"The Wolf Is Free\" highlights the sisters' subtle harmonies. Bob follows that up with the new single from California's wild card ensemble Foxy... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Sharon, Abbas to Discuss Mideast Peace Plan | [
"Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas will meet to discuss the U.S.-backed \"road map\" to Mideast peace. Sharon is expected to demand that Palestinians crack down on militant groups, while Abbas will seek an end to military operations against Palestinians. Hear NPR's Lin... | [
"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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In Southwest, Worst-Case Fire Scenario Plays Out | [
"Third of a five-part series As the Earth's average temperature creeps upward, climate scientists have predicted record heat waves and droughts. That's what we've seen this summer in the U.S. The question has become, are we now seeing the real damage climate change can do? I drove though New Mexico's Santa Fe Natio... | [
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Kerry Critiques Iraq Policy to Vet Group | [
"Sen. John Kerry sharply critiques President Bush's policy in Iraq, saying he would protect soldiers better if he were in office. The Democratic nominee's speech to the American Legion went against the tradition of candidates taking a break during opponents' party conventions. NPR's Greg Allen reports."
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Regina Hartley: Why We Shouldn't Overlook The "Scrapper" With The Atypical Resume | [
"Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Hidden Potential About Regina Hartley TED Talk Regina Hartley grew up a self-described scrapper, with far fewer opportunities than her peers. Now the VP of Human Resources at UPS, she says she knows the value of candidates who faced adversity. About Regina Hartley Regina Hartl... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing | [
"Forget toilet paper. What about beer? Authorities in Bangkok on Thursday banned alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus during the Thai New Year, or Songkran, which begins on Monday. More than half the country's known cases are in the capital city. Authorities in Chiang Mai, P... | [
"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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Lisa Price: 'Success Never Smelled So Sweet' | [
"Reporter Allison Keyes chats with the proprietor of Carol's Daughter Beauty Products, Lisa Price, about her new autobiography, <EM>Success Never Smelled So Sweet</EM>, and how she started making beauty products in the first place."
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This Year's Flu Vaccine Is Pretty Wimpy, But Can Still Help | [
"As expected, this year's flu vaccine looks like it's pretty much of a dud. The vaccine only appears to cut the chances that someone will end up sick with the flu by 23 percent, according to the first estimate of the vaccine's effectiveness by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC had pred... | [
"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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Afghanistan Hit By Deadly Attacks | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Iran Won't Honor Its Commitment To Limit Uranium Enrichment | [
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Thomas Jefferson And The Cha Cha Slide | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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Republicans In Rep. Rice's District Are Stunned He Voted To Impeach Trump | [
"Some Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump are facing strong criticism from their constituents. In South Carolina, Republicans believe Rep. Tom Rice will lose to a GOP challenger next year."
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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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If Not The Arts, Who Can Bring An Economic Revival To Berlin? | [
"In the past 20 years many Berliners have nurtured high hopes for the restoration of some if not all of the city's pre-World War II industrial and economic strength. With the return of the capital to Berlin has come many billions of Euros in reconstruction and infrastructure spending by federal and local government... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Massey Miners: Disabling Monitors Was Common | [
"Miners who've worked in Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch coal mine in West Virginia say disabling methane monitors was relatively common and was justified by mine managers with false descriptions of mining regulations. An NPR News investigation has documented an incident in February 2010 in which an Upper Big Bran... | [
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Why Americans Can't Quit Tipping | [
"Tipping is ingrained in America's retail culture. And there's not much we can do to stop that."
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Shelter from the Storm | [
"The home mortgage crisis reminds Holly Hubbard Preston of the real value of a roof and four walls."
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Ernest Withers Remembered in Photos | [
"Sanitation workers' strike. Memphis, Tenn. March 28, 1968 / Ernest Withers, Panopticon Gallery, Boston, Mass. On today's show, we paid tribute to photographer Ernest Withers, who captured over 60 years' worth of black history -- from the blues music of Beale Street to the Civil Rights Movement. He died last week a... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Snow Storm Slams Midwest, Causes Thousands Of Flights To Be Canceled | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Report: NSA Put Surveillance Software On 100,000 Computers. -- Extending Jobless Benefits Likely Delayed Again. -- Supreme Court Considers Legality Of Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones. And here are more early headlines: Safe Drinking Water Back For More West Virginia Reside... | npr | {
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Classical Lost and Found: The 'Hindustani' Piano Concerto | [
"Like the music of his good friend Béla Bartók, Scottish composer Erik Chisholm's two piano concertos rely heavily on folk sources. But in Chisholm's case, the influences come from Scotland and India rather than Bartók's beloved Eastern Europe. The Piano Concerto No. 1, completed in 1937, is subtitled \"Pìobaireach... | [
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'The Post' Is A Crackling Newsroom Thriller With Electrifying Relevance | [
"Steven Spielberg's new drama revisits <em>The Washington Post</em>'s 1971 decision to publish the Pentagon Papers in defiance of the Nixon administration. Justin Chang calls it \"terrifically entertaining.\""
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"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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Car Talk 0906 February 7, 2009 | [
"Is a Saab vs. Suzuki dispute a sign of things to come for a soon to be married couple? Also, how to handle a freshly-shoveled parking spot invader, a 3rd hand starting solution, and the damage done by dirty fingers."
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'Dog Sweat' Follows Rebellious Youths In Iran | [
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Rupa and the April Fishes: Multicultural Music | [
"With songs in French, Spanish, English, and Hindi, the band Rupa and the April Fishes could have been formed in the food court of a suburban mall. To the contrary, the band was founded in San Francisco by Rupa Marya, a doctor-by-day and singer-by-night born to Indian parents and raised in the U.S., India, and the ... | [
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Alaskan Town Fears Second Deadly Bird Flu Visit | [
"It's only a matter of time before the H5N1 bird flu virus reaches the United States, say health officials. In just one winter, the H5N1 bird flu virus has migrated from Asia to Europe and Africa. Alaska's northwest coast, a major flyway for migrating birds, is considered a primary point of entry. The region has ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Tensions Rise, North Korea Puts Frontline Troops On 'Semi-War State'. -- Greek Leftists Break Away From Ruling Party In Row Over Austerity. And here are more early headlines: After Yesterday's Big Drop, The Dow Is Down 5% For The Year. (Time) Navajo Leaders Say Relie... | npr | {
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Song Premiere: The Monkees, 'Me & Magdalena' | [
"It's easy to forget that The Monkees' original run as a band lasted only from 1965 to 1971, a stretch that included a short-lived but much-loved sitcom and a string of bestselling albums. For later generations — especially the ones who came of age amid endlessly repurposed reruns on MTV and Nickelodeon in the late... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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High-Stakes Trial Against Catalan Separatist Leaders Gets Underway In Madrid | [
"A dozen people who helped lead Catalonia's failed secession bid more than a year ago entered the Supreme Court in Madrid on Tuesday to face charges including rebellion, criminal organization and the misappropriation of public funds — holding Spain in the grips of a highly politicized televised trial. The defendant... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Perseid Meteor Shower Falls Victim To Fake News. Sad! | [
"When it comes to astronomical events, this year's annual Perseid meteor shower is in serious danger of being, shall we say, eclipsed. But that hasn't kept it from becoming yet another casualty of fake news. Fueled by false Internet memes and sites such as Physics Astronomy (headlines include \"Quantum Consciousne... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Chinoy On How North Korea Went Nuclear 2) 'Pineapple Express' Blazes Into Theaters"
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AstraZeneca Vaccine, Biden Heading to Georgia, FBI Director On Extremism | [
"As the European Medicines Agency determines that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine is safe, the U.S. will send millions of doses of the vaccine to Canada and Mexico. President Biden and Vice President Harris head to Georgia in the aftermath of this week's shootings. And FBI Director Christopher Wray says the threa... | [
"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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Stamina and Fatherhood | [
"Commentator Christian Bauman remembers how as a young father, he came to enlist in the U.S. Army. He concludes that survival as a parent has more to do with stamina than intelligence."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Cisco Systems Expected To Cut Payroll By Thousands | [
"Cisco Systems dominates the global market for switchers and routers — equipment used to build Internet networks — but its market share has been slipping. The company is expected to trim its payrolls and could eliminate up to 10,000 jobs, according to Bloomberg News."
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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'Brown' Plaintiff John Stokes' Virginia Student Strike | [
"<EM>Brown v. the Board of Education</EM> was actually an umbrella lawsuit including a number of cases challenging school segregation, and not just the case originating in Topeka, Kan. John Stokes was one of the plaintiffs covered under the <EM>Brown</EM> litigation. He helped lead a student strike of an all-black ... | [
"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Egyptian Officials Cite Possible Terrorism In EgyptAir Crash Investigation | [
"Investigators caution it is too soon to jump to conclusions about what brought down an EgyptAir flight over the Mediterranean Wednesday night. But there are early indications terrorism played a role."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Study Assesses Impact of Sept. 11 on New York Schoolchildren | [
"An Archives of General Psychiatry study of over 8,000 New York City schoolchildren six months following the World Trade Center attack finds high rates of mental disorders. Oddly, many of the children who were closest to the site of the disaster were the least psychologically damaged, possibly because they received... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Many Struggle To Survive In Somalia's Capital | [
"Part 2 of a four-part series After two decades of civil war, Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, remains one of the world's most dangerous cities. More than 100 people died in fighting just last week, according to officials. But every morning, hundreds of thousands of people wake up there and somehow make it through an... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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A Maverick Family Reunion In Texas | [
"The term “maverick” has come to mean an individual with an independent streak, uninhibited by convention. But the term actually started with the story of a Texas pioneer, Sam Maverick. Back in June, Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson went to San Antonio, Texas, to meet the descendants of the original Mav... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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CDC: HIV Rates Higher Than Previously Thought | [
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that the number of new HIV infections is higher than previously estimated. The study finds that there were 56,300 new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2006, not 40,000. Guests discuss the CDC findings and talk about risk factors for contracting HIV. Guests: ... | [
"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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