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Enron's Political Impact
[ "NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that the Enron mess is going to be with us for some time and might significantly change the nature of politics." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune" ]
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Expatriate Sculptor Catlett Earns Belated U.S. Tributes
[ "Elizabeth Catlett, an American-born sculptor, moved to Mexico in 1946, believing racism would prevent her from being appreciated in the U.S. art world. At 87, she's finally getting her due -- and working to make sure younger black artists have opportunities that were denied her. NPR's Gerry Hadden profiles the art...
[ "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...
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Brushy One String: globalFEST 2014
[ "A YouTube sensation whose song \"Chicken in the Corn\" has received more than four million views, Jamaica's Brushy One String has captured listeners' imaginations with his stripped-down style, as he uses his rich baritone to accompany a beat-up, single-stringed acoustic guitar. Born Andrew Chin, Brushy has deep mu...
[ "Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions" ]
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The Australian String Quartet
[ "The Australian String Quartet performs the Quartet in G minor, Op. 20, No. 2, by Franz Joseph Haydn. Recorded in concert February 1 at the Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre at Columbia University in New York. (Miller Theatre)" ]
[ "Our Beethoven Quartet Cycle begins with the Quartet No. 1 in F Major. The Borodin Quartet performs it, in concert at the Folly Theatre in Kansas City.(Cityspark Recordings)" ]
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President Trump Selects New Leader For The FBI
[ "In a tweet, the president says he'll name former prosecutor Christopher Wray to be his next FBI director. Wray would replace James Comey, who Trump fired." ]
[ "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...
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Instant Chocolate Mousse
[ "Normally, you need to make chocolate mousse a good few hours or, better still, a day, before you want to eat it, so that the egg yolk sets and the whisked whites permeate everything with air bubbles. Forget that: Here we have no yolks, no whites, no whisking, no waiting. Lack of raw egg, incidentally, also means t...
[ "When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin...
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Heart's Nancy Wilson On Love Songs, Sisterhood And Her New Supergroup
[ "In the 1970s, fans of hard rock were no strangers to the impressive acoustic guitar scrambling of Nancy Wilson, perhaps best captured in the opening of the song \"Crazy On You\" by Heart. Nancy Wilson and her sister, Ann, were the core of that band. Its albums, like Dreamboat Annie and Little Queen, became part o...
[ "Stories: 1) Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones 2) The Modern-Day Renaissance Man In Queen's Brian May" ]
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Senate Report Faults FAA And Boeing For Failures In Review Of 737 Max
[ "Senate investigators have heaped criticism on both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration, finding a series of failures and improprieties during the review process that put the troubled Boeing 737 Max jetliner in the sky. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation laid out the fatal miss...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex...
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Germany Introduces Austerity Measures
[ "The German government has announced a package of spending cuts intended to keep the country's sovereign debt in check. Chancellor Merkel says Germany needs to save around $100 billion over the next four years. She also hopes other countries using the euro will follow Germany's lead and introduce their own austerit...
[ "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...
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House Approves Sweeping GOP Budget Blueprint
[ "The House on Friday approved a sweeping blueprint aimed at cutting the deficit by hitting at the heart of entitlement programs, calling for dramatically revamping Medicaid and Medicare to pare trillions of dollars over the next decade. The GOP's nonbinding budget framework for the next fiscal year, beginning Oct. ...
[ "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...
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Lessons From The Nation's Oldest Voucher Program
[ "Milwaukee has the nation's longest-running publicly funded voucher program. For 27 years it has targeted African-American kids from low-income families, children who otherwise could not afford the tuition at a private or religious school. The vouchers are issued by what's known as the Milwaukee Parental Choice Pro...
[ "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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Katie Melua, A Georgian Voice Made Good In The West, Comes Home
[ "Katie Melua has become one of the U.K.'s most popular young musicians, with six studio albums already to her name. She began her life in the ex-Soviet Union country of Georgia, on the coast of the Black Sea. \"When the Soviet Union broke down, Georgia suffered a huge deal,\" she says. \"Pretty much the whole of th...
[ "Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..." ]
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Grizzly Bear's Death Illuminates Collision Between Human And Animal Worlds
[ "One man’s job to protect a farmer’s corn field from hungry grizzly bears in Montana is the subject of a book that highlights the collision between human and animals. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with author Bryce Andrews about “Down from the Mountain: The Life and Death of a Grizz...
[ "Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism" ]
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Mental Health, the Law and Predicting Violence
[ "After an English major at Virginia Tech killed 32 fellow students and professors, the questions being asked include why this happened, and whether it might have been prevented. Guests discuss whether there is any reliable way to predict who might turn violent. Guests: John Monahan, professor of law and professor ...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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'Sandman 4': Good Night To Gaiman's Dream Lord
[ "Of all my comic-book crushes, the biggest was on Morpheus, hero of Neil Gaiman's landmark series The Sandman. Gaiman, now a best-selling fantasy writer, was barely known in 1988 when he revived a forgotten, gas mask-wearing 1930s comic book hero and reimagined him as a brooding demigod who rules the kingdom of dre...
[ "Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big" ]
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Google Settles E-Book Deal
[ "David Greene reports on a recent settlement between Google and French publishers and authors." ]
[ "San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music." ]
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Songs We Love: All Dogs, 'That Kind Of Girl'
[ "Punk is not typically where one turns for mature thoughts on self-care and ending relationships in a healthy manner. But Columbus, Ohio quartet All Dogs is not where one turns for typical punk. The band makes punk music, but calls its songs \"loud pop songs,\" and that's exactly right, too. The vehicle is loud gui...
[ "On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f...
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Urban Planning in Portland
[ "Portland, Oregon, has a plan for development -- and it doesn't include urban sprawl. Instead, there's a densely-populated downtown, mixed-use neighborhoods, plenty of open space and lots of public transit options. Host Ira Flatow and guests discuss the city's urban plan and the challenges it faces to continued sus...
[ "Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music." ]
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Senate Panel Rejects President's Iraq Plan
[ "A nonbinding resolution that defies President Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq is now on its way to the Senate floor. That sets the stage for a gut-wrenching debate over a war which, as even its staunchest supporters admit, has gone badly. The resolution rejecting a troop buildup was approved Thursday in ...
[ "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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Tamoxifen Prophylaxis
[ "NPR's Joe Palca reports on findings that a drug called Tamoxifen (tuh-MAWX-uh-fihn) reduces the risk of breast cancer in women at highest risk for the disease. The National Cancer Institute halted a study of the drug prematurely after it found the dramatic lowering of breast cancer rates in these women. Scientists...
[ "EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music." ]
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How Democrats Are Using Confirmation Hearings To Attack Trump
[ "Democrats don't have too many opportunities to set the agenda in Congress right now. They don't decide what bills are called for a vote, and, due to changes in Senate procedures, won't be able to block any of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks without Republican defections. One thing Democrats can affect...
[ "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...
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In Uncrewed Test, Boeing's Starliner Capsule Fails To Reach Space Station
[ "Updated at 11:10 a.m. ET Boeing's new Starliner capsule, on its maiden uncrewed flight to the International Space Station, has failed to attain its proper orbit after a flawless liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Fla., the company says. Boeing says the capsule, which is carrying 600 pounds of cargo as a dress rehearsal ...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- French And American Scientists Share Physics Nobel. -- Seemingly Unrepentant Sandusky 'Is Going To Die In Prison'. -- In Mexico: Cartel Leader May Be Dead, Key Lieutenant Captured. Other stories in the news: -- \"IMF Says Global Recession Risk Grows.\" (The Wall Street Journal...
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4 Dead Including Officer, Gunman After Shooting At Chicago Hospital
[ "Updated at 2:30 p.m. ET Tuesday Chicago is mourning an ER doctor, a pharmacy resident and a police officer who were killed Monday after a man opened fire at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center on Chicago's South Side. \"This tears at the soul of our city. It is the face and a consequence of evil,\" Mayor Rahm Emanue...
[ "Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S...
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Denmark-Based Lego Releases 2013 Results
[ "Sales increased by 11 percent. The announcement does not include revenue tied to the chart-topping movie. <em>The Lego Movie</em> was released this month." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'" ]
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Can Cut in Discount Rate Restore Order?
[ "A week ago, the Federal Reserve cut its discount rate to banks, injecting more than $17 billion into the banking system. The Fed's actions were meant to offset damage caused by the subprime mortgage crisis. David Wessel, deputy Washington bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, talks finance with John Ydstie. JO...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: 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...
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Trump's False Statements About Safety In El Paso, Texas, Have Struck A Nerve
[ "NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with <em>Dallas Morning News</em> reporter Alfredo Corchado about President Trump's visit to El Paso, and what it means for the city." ]
[ "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...
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Bailey White: 'The Wedding Horse'
[ "It's been an All Things Considered Thanksgiving tradition since 1991-- a Bailey White original short story. Over the years, White's stories have included tales about a rose queen, a telephone man, an ostrich farmer and a wife exacting revenge. This year, White presents \"The Wedding Horse.\" It's a tale about a l...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'" ]
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Looking Back On Clinton's Path To Election Day As Voters Head To The Polls
[ "Hillary Clinton's second run for the White House has gone a lot further than her first. On Tuesday night, she could become the first woman elected president." ]
[ "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...
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A New NPR T-Shirt Designed By Listener Jessica Roush
[ "This week NPR is debuting its newest t-shirt, and it's unlike any other we've had before. NPR teamed up with Threadless earlier this year and challenged designers all around the world to create the ultimate NPR t-shirt. More than 80,000 votes later, we have a winner, a new shirt and a new way for people to support...
[ "Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe...
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Crude Oil Begins To Flow Through Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline
[ "Crude oil is now flowing through the Dakota Access Pipeline, despite months of protests against it by Native American tribes and environmental groups. The pipeline spans more than 1,000 miles from North Dakota to Illinois and cost some $3.8 billion to construct. It is expected to transport approximately 520,000 ba...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio...
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Cameras On Preemies Let In Families, Keep Germs Out
[ "Hospitals around the country have been upgrading their neonatal intensive care units to include personal webcams for each tiny patient. It's a convenience for parentsβ€”and reduces worries about people bringing in germs. The neonatal intensive care unit at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville is the latest hospital to ...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Video: The Most , 02.13.08
[ "The keepers of the Great Seal of the United States, the familiar emblem on the back of the $1 bill, want you to know what it is not. It is not a sign that Freemasons run the country, it has nothing to do with the occult, and it does not contain clues to a fabulous hidden treasure. Check out all The Most links righ...
[ "Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)" ]
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U.S. Probes If Pakistan Colluded With Militants
[ "U.S. officials are confronting Pakistan's intelligence officials over evidence that Pakistani security officials are giving militants a heads up when they're facilities are about to be raided." ]
[ "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. (...
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Latin Roots: Fania Records Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
[ "On today's episode of Latin Roots, the multitalented Rachel Faro helps us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Fania Records. More than a record label, the imprint synonymous with salsa music was also a cross between a family and a way of life. Fania's ascendance in the '60s was the product of immigration and a vibra...
[ "Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat" ]
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Book Review: 'Property'
[ "Alan Cheuse reviews <EM>Property</EM> by Valerie Martin. The book takes place on a sugar cane plantation in Louisiana." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Francis Collins on 'The Language of God' 2) The Language Changes with 'Time'" ]
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Boston Bombings Prompt Fresh Look At Unsolved Murders
[ "An unsolved triple murder in the Boston suburbs is getting a closer look in the wake of the marathon bombings. One of the victims may have been a friend of bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev. That's prompting authorities to revisit the 2011 case. The murders took place in Waltham, Mass. On Sept. 12, 2011, police re...
[ "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. (...
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How Do You Handle Loneliness On The Road?
[ "The mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato is widely loved not just for her glorious voice, but her very refreshing down-to-earth spirit. As \"The Yankee Diva,\" DiDonato uses social media β€” YouTube, Twitter and Facebook in particular β€” to talk to her fans. There's no artifice and, despite her tongue-in-cheek handle, no div...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Around The Classical Internet: October 7, 2011
[ "So what if Anna Netrebko broke character as Anna Bolena on opening night at the Met? asks Zachary Woolfe. \"Such an irredeemably tacky breach of narrative decorum is rare in opera today. That was what was so remarkable about what happened on opening night at the Metropolitan Opera last Monday... [But] with its ...
[ "Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009" ]
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Amid Focus On Spill, Obama Touts Alternative Energy
[ "President Obama visits a solar cell factory in California on Wednesday, touting a federal loan guarantee that is helping the company to add jobs. The visit is part of a broader push by the White House to promote alternative forms of energy. But in the wake of the massive Gulf oil spill, some observers say Obama is...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex...
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California Gov. Newsom Approval Ratings Continue To Fall As Recall Movement Gains Traction
[ "Here & Now&#8216;s Peter O&#8217;Dowd talks with KQED&#8217;s Scott Shafer about California Gov. Gavin Newsom&#8217;s falling approval ratings and the growing gubernatorial recall movement. This article was originally published on WBUR.org." ]
[ "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...
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Pics Of The Day: Angels In Arizona
[ "As we reported earlier, mourners dressed as angels lined the street leading toΒ St. Elizabeth-Ann Seton Catholic Church in Tucson for the funeral of 9-year-old Christina Green. These are a couple of pictures that just came through the wire:" ]
[ "Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men" ]
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'It Is Hell Out Here,' Says Liberian Official
[ "NPR's Arun Rath talks to Gyude Moore, deputy chief of staff to Liberia's president, who recently wrote a passionate open letter appealing for urgent help to aid those suffering from Ebola in Monrovia." ]
[ "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...
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AIDS Treatment Remains a Delicate Balance
[ "More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the 16th annual International AIDS conference underway in Toronto, Canada. AIDS has become a treatable chronic disease in wealthy countries like the U.S. Despite advances, treating AIDS is still not a simple matter." ]
[ "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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Movies You Missed: 'Die Hard'
[ "We conclude this season of Movies You Missed, holiday edition, with a Christmas classic:<em> Die Hard</em>. NPR's Scott Simon talks to friends Kelly Wilson and Laura Mullaney." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'" ]
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Is The Homeownership System Broken?
[ "For generations, the government has encouraged more homeownership. It's supposed to help people save and get out of poverty. But \"it didn't work,\" says David Wessel, economics editor at The Wall Street Journal. \"We went as a society where 65 percent of the people owned homes, to one where nearly 70 percent of...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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In 'Damascus,' A Chilling Mystery With A Personal Connection
[ "In this riveting detective story, Vancouver writer Deborah Campbell goes undercover in Syria in 2007. At first, she is a journalistic sleuth: On a tourist visa in Damascus, her aim is to collect the stories of Iraqis fleeing to Syria as the brutal war in Iraq drives more than a million civilians across the Syrian ...
[ "Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: Finding 'Love' In A Dismal Future 2) 'Inferno': A Catastrophic Film Finds Redemption" ]
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S.C. Judge Weighs Bail For White Ex-Officer Who Shot Black Man
[ "The judge says he'll rule later on whether former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager should be released from jail before his trial. He's been in jail since shooting to death Walter Scott." ]
[ "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...
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You Do What? Really Unusual Jobs
[ "From snake milker to horse dentist, NPR reporters profile some of the people working in the most unexpected and unique professions." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD" ]
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U.S. Hospitals Targeted In Rising Wave Of Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say
[ "Updated Thursday at 10:55 a.m. ET Some U.S. hospitals have been hit by coordinated ransomware attacks designed to infect systems for financial gain, federal agencies and a private-sector cybersecurity company warned on Wednesday. A joint advisory by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Departm...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand...
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Beauty Shop: GOP Wives Star In Campaign Ads
[ "This week, the ladies discuss whether voters will be swayed by political ads featuring the wives of Republican presidential candidates. They also tackle the controversy around the American Heritage Dictionary adding the term \"anchor baby.\" Guest host Allison Keyes speaks with a diverse panel of bloggers and jou...
[ "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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Making Choices About Giving Amid a Disaster
[ "Thoughts on the devastating impact of the tsunami and the decisions it creates about how to express generosity." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military" ]
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Video Shows Explosives after Fall of Baghdad
[ "A video shot by a Minneapolis television crew shows U.S. soldiers examining explosives at an Iraqi weapons facility where nearly 400 tons of explosives disappeared. The timing of looting at the facility has become a central issue in the final week of the presidential election. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's E...
[ "Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli...
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Soldier Who Helped Rescue 75 Hostages Awarded Medal Of Honor
[ "Sgt. Maj. Thomas \"Pat\" Payne has been awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration, for his work on a rescue mission that led to the freedom of 75 ISIS-held hostages. In presenting the award Friday at the White House, President Trump hailed the Army Ranger as representing the best qualities of the...
[ "Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ...
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Experts Find Ancient Mayans May Have Used Chocolate As Condiment
[ "Archaeologists have made a surprising discovery: They announced they found traces of 2,500-year-old chocolate on a plate as opposed to a cup. The conclusion they make is that it means ancient Mayans not only drank chocolate but also used it as a condiment. The AP reports the discovery was made public by Mexico's N...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr...
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Can New Sanctions Help Topple Assad's Regime?
[ "As soon as President Obama announced new sanctions on Syria, a lot of the reaction was a big, \"So what?\" It's a natural question to wonder if cutting off economic ties with a country can truly stop an authoritarian regime from attacking its own people and if it can truly get it to give up power after four decade...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust...
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'Sesame Street' Turns 45
[ "On this day in 1969, the first episode of Sesame Street aired on public television. A little girl named Sally is new to the neighborhood, and she meets some of the residents, including an awkward, nervous Big Bird. Forty-fiveΒ years later, Sesame Street is going strong, with nearly a million viewers every episode, ...
[ "Stories: 1) Mike Judge, Finding A Comic 'Extract' In The Office 2) New Lost City Ramblers Look Back At 50 Years" ]
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Taking Care: The Cost Of Child Care In 2019
[ "NPR reported over the weekend that the Trump administration’s budget would include increased spending on child care, a policy priority of Ivanka Trump. Quartz reported American families β€œwith a child under five with no special needs, no public assistance, and who is in daycare for at least eight hours a week spend...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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KCRW Presents: White Denim
[ "When the down-and-dirty Austin rock band White Denim stopped by the KCRW studios on the day of its album release, its members had one goal in mind: Put as much pressure on our studio equipment as possible before total collapse. They nothing held back, even sweating through their shirts on a crisp fall morning. Fro...
[ "Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen." ]
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Watertown Residents Hunker Down As Manhunt Unfolds
[ "Joel Obermayer is a former NPR contributor who lives and works near the scene of the overnight showdown in Watertown, Mass. While the manhunt for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings continued Thursday night into Friday morning, residents of Watertown, Mass., and surrounding communities were hiding in bedroom...
[ "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...
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Building Better Houses For Wounded Soldiers
[ "All wars bring innovations β€” in weapons, and also in ways to repair the damage done. Penicillin is one of the more famous examples: It came into use as a treatment for troops in World War II. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought their own breakthroughs, none more dramatic than the prosthetics that come cl...
[ "Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military" ]
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Tijuana Tries To Rid Police Department Of Corruption
[ "The Mexican city of Tijuana has been at the epicenter of an four year old war between government forces and the drug lords. Host Jacki Lyden speaks with Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat, who spent eight months on special assignment following Tijuana's public safety chief Julian Leyzaola, who was on a missio...
[ "Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma...
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What Happens Once A Coronavirus Vaccine Is Ready To Distribute?
[ "As vaccines for COVID-19 await federal approval, host David Greene speaks with vaccine and immunization scientist Angela Shen on vaccine distribution plans." ]
[ "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...
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The Future Of Intense Art: A Free-Jazz Event Looks Forward
[ "\"We had to do things ourselves until something else kicked in,\" bassist William Parker said at a panel earlier this month. He was explaining how he came to co-found the Vision Festival. \"And nothing's ever really kicked in.\" After five nights of scorched-earth improvising, poetry, dance and live painting, Visi...
[ "Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers" ]
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Tuberculosis Roars Back With A Deadly Edge
[ "Two weeks ago, 12-year-old Nokubheka's mother died from drug-resistant tuberculosis. \"I love singing and dancing to the song,\" Nokubheka says as she marches around in a hot pink skirt and sweatshirt. \"When I'm dancing, I forget that my mother passed away.\" Now the young girl from Swaziland has learned she has ...
[ "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...
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Businesses Urge Schools to Impart Basic Work Skills
[ "Businesses in Chicago are lobbying the city's public schools to do a better job of training students in skills they will need for entry-level jobs. Manufacturers around the region say they must do their own training to bring workers up to speed. The school district is considering new vocational training. From Chic...
[ "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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In Your Face Security
[ "The Pelco DX 9000 Plus face recognition device takes pictures of airline passengers, then compares those pictures to its database of several hundred known terrorists. The system is being used for the first time at the airport in Fresno, Calif." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Coronavirus Hits 10,000 Global Cases
[ "We speak to Dr. Mark Denison, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt University, about what we know so far about the Wuhan coronavirus β€” which is spreading around the world and has claimed at least 200 lives. This article was originally published on WBUR.org." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending...
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Net Worth Of Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes Plunges To $0 In New 'Forbes' Estimate
[ "Citing her company's problems, Forbes says it has sharply revised its estimate of the net worth of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. One year after Holmes topped the magazine's list of the wealthiest self-made women with a worth of $4.5 billion, Forbes now values her fortune at \"nothing.\" The decision, Forbes s...
[ "Good Friday morning, here's our early story: Will Pistorius Get Bail? And here are more early headlines: Winter Storm Pounding Many States, Threatening 20 Million People. (USA Today) Hardliner Nominated As Tunisia's Next Prime Minister. (Al Jazeera) Egyptian President Calls For Phased Parliamentary Elections, Sta...
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A Church Divided Over Gay Clergy: Interview
[ "Host Scott Shafer talks with Kevin Eckstrom, editor of the Washington D.C.-based Religion News Service about the compromise offered by the national Episcopal Church." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2." ]
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Excerpt: 'House Of Exile'
[ "Approaching from a distance, hand in hand like lovers, the tall blonde and the old gentleman both called out to him β€” Brecht! He turned towards them and waved. The Californian sun glinted from his glasses like the sword of Zorro. It was early morning. Heat and the scent of jasmine hung loosely all about the market...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century" ]
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Happy Birthday To Us All β€” Judge Rules Tune Is Public Domain
[ "No more sitcom characters standing around a cake, singing \"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.\" No more Applebee's servers clapping along to \"Happy happy birthday, from Applebee's to you!\" Well, they can if they want, but not because they'd have to pay the copyright holders of the popular \"Happy Birthday To You\" s...
[ "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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Alaska Park Is Nation's Largest
[ "The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is home to the biggest subpolar ice field in North America, and nine of the 16 highest peaks in the U.S. Smitty Parratt, the park's chief interpreter, talks about the largest U.S. national park." ]
[ "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...
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Congress Finds Solution for Guantanamo Trials Elusive
[ "Congress holds its third hearing in three days on the future of war crimes trials at Guantanamo Bay. The politicians are trying to find a way forward after the Supreme Court said President Bush's system of tribunals for Guantanamo detainees violates U.S. and international law." ]
[ "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...
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West Virginia's Education Bill Dies As Teachers Strike
[ "Updated Tuesday at 4:27 p.m. ET Teachers spent only a few hours striking before West Virginia's House of Delegates effectively killed a new bill that would pave the way for charter schools and private school vouchers in a state that relies primarily on public education. Cheers came from the rooms in the Capitol wh...
[ "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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Trump And The First Lady Have Tested Positive For The Coronavirus. What Happens Now?
[ "President Trump and Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, a development with huge implications for the country, the economy and the upcoming election." ]
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House...
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Voter Fraud Commission Holds Second Meeting In New Hampshire Amid Controversy
[ "President Trump's controversial commission looking into voter fraud holds its first meeting outside Washington, D.C., on Tuesday in New Hampshire. The federal panel has been unusually secretive and is being sued by voter advocacy groups, who want it to be more transparent about its agenda. Questions have also been...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou...
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Here's One TV Show You Might've Missed: 'You're The Worst'
[ "NPR's Scott Simon talks to TV critic Melanie McFarland about television shows that have flown under the radar. She recommends \"You're the Worst\" - a romantic comedy with a dark twist." ]
[ "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...
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Campaign Diaries: Kerry Guitarist
[ "Rudy Guess is a guitarist for singer/songwriter Carole King. As he traveled to Manchester, N.H., he was delayed at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Guess was on his way to play for John Kerry campaign events. He spent part of his LaGuardia layover talking with NPR's Robert Smith. This is Guess's NPR campaign di...
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib." ]
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History Offers Nation-Building Strategies
[ "The United States has not always been successful at stabilizing countries after war, but history offers some strategies that have yielded positive results. Hear NPR's Madeleine Brand and James Dobbins of the RAND Corporation." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'" ]
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Google Says It Grabbed Personal Data Off Wi-Fi Networks
[ "Google admitted late Friday that it inadvertently collected private data from unsecured Wi-Fi networks. It did so while collecting information for its popular street view function on Google Maps. Michele Norris speaks with NPR's Martin Kaste about how it happened." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe...
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Negotiations Continue For New COVID-19 Relief Bill
[ "Top congressional Democrats continue to meet with top White House officials about the next coronavirus relief package. But they disagree on how to handle money for jobless aid, states, and schools." ]
[ "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...
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Where The Debt Dealing Stands
[ "Stung by revelations that his plan would cut spending less than advertised, House Speaker John Boehner pushed off a vote on a debt-ceiling measure that was also running into opposition from Tea Party conservatives. The move came just a week before an Aug. 2 deadline for staving off the potential financial chaos of...
[ "Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music." ]
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Toll Road Imperils San Clemente Surf Spot
[ "A toll-road extension on I-5 near San Clemente, Calif., may keep the San Mateo Creek from dumping sediment into the ocean. Surfer Ronnie St. Jean tells Scott Simon the road project is bad news for the unique surf breaks at The Trestles." ]
[ "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...
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House Democrats Slam Brakes On Plan To Allow Remote Voting, Hearings During Pandemic
[ "In the face of Republican opposition, House Democrats have backed off plans to consider unprecedented rule changes to allow members to vote and hold hearings remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. The House Rules Committee released a nine-page resolution with plans to send the measure to the House floor for ap...
[ "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...
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For Chinese Dissidents, Exile Can Mean Irrelevancy
[ "U.S. diplomats were relieved this weekend when China allowed a prominent dissident, Chen Guangcheng, to fly to New York with his family. China, too, is presumably happy that Chen is no longer in the country doing his advocacy work. Chinese exiles tend to fade into obscurity when they leave the country, and Beijing...
[ "Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink" ]
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Chinese Dissident Wins Nobel Peace Prize
[ "Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee says he won \"for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China.\"" ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm', It Could Be Worst In A Century. Giants Take 2-Game World Series Lead With 'Small Ball,' 'Slap & Score'. And here are more headlines: Both Presidential Candidates Return To Swing State Ohio This Weekend. (USA Today) Sununu Changes Statement ...
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CBS Censors A Racist Rant
[ "CBS's Big Brother is never the kind of show anyone feels particularly good about watching. It's dumb, it's dull, and unlike Survivor or even American Idol, it focuses on a group of people genuinely lying around doing nothing. But as disreputable as it is most of the time, it's rarely been quite as disreputable as ...
[ "Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles" ]
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Heavy Rains Lead To Flash Flooding In Eastern Nebraska
[ "Torrential rains drenched eastern Nebraska Saturday night, leading to flash flooding in Omaha that flooded businesses, stranded drivers and left thousands without power. Thunderstorms were accompanied by 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. Water rushed through the streets of downtown and midtown, the Omaha World-...
[ "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...
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South Korea Admits Testing Plutonium in 1980s
[ "South Korea reveals it extracted small amounts of plutonium in a 1982 test and performed a uranium-enrichment experiment in 2000. The revelations come as the United States and other nations try to convince the South's neighbor and rival, North Korea, to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Hear NPR's Rob Gifford....
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Independent Panel Says U.N. Failed To Respond To Abuse Allegations. -- Pope Francis Will Make Mother Teresa A Saint. -- Curiouser And Curiouser: NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Piles Of Silica On Mars. And here are more early headlines: Kerry Attends U.N. Meeting On Ending...
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Doctors In China Lead Race To Treat Cancer By Editing Genes
[ "Shaorong Deng is sitting up in bed at the Hangzhou Cancer Hospital waiting for his doctor. Thin and frail, the 53-year-old construction worker's coat drapes around his shoulders to protect against the chilly air. Deng has advanced cancer of the esophagus, a common form of cancer in China. He went through radiation...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Major Power Shortages Loom Over Japanese Firms
[ "The Japanese government says it may ask major businesses and institutions to reduce the amount of power they use by 25 percent this summer. Parts of Japan have had rolling blackouts as a result of last month's earthquake and tsunami, which crippled a major nuclear reactor complex. But some Japanese businesses say ...
[ "Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music." ]
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'Ghost Train' Retraces Theroux's Past Journeys
[ "Book Tour is a Web feature and podcast. Each week, we present leading authors of fiction and nonfiction as they read from and discuss their work. In the early 1970s, a young author named Paul Theroux embarked on an adventurous voyage that proved envious in its literary yield. After rambling across much of Asia and...
[ "Stories: 1) Increasing Dangers For Reporters In Afghanistan 2) Bryan Ferry's 'Olympia' Lets Cracks Shine Through" ]
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BTS Tiny Desk Concert Breaks Viewership Record
[ "Korean boy band BTS played its first Tiny Desk Concert on Monday β€” and broke the series record for most YouTube views on its first day, which happened in about 25 minutes." ]
[ "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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A 'Mixed' Family Tells What It's Like When One Member Lives In U.S. Illegally
[ "As presidential candidates talk about deporting or legalizing the 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S, we hear what it means for American citizens whose spouses or parents are undocumented." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Coming Out As An 'Undocumented' Immigrant 2) Why Jose Antonio Vargas Should Leave The U.S. 3) 'Project Nim': Monkeying Around With A Chimp" ]
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In Contentious Supreme Court Case, A Cornucopia Of Sugar-Coated Confections
[ "Updated on Dec. 6 at 4:50 p.m. ET The cake shop case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday promises to be more than just a food fight. At issue is whether Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colo., has a constitutional right to refuse to create a cake for a same-sex couple. Part of Phillip...
[ "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...
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Questions For The U.S. Drug Czar?
[ "I am dashing to a meeting with the leader of an organization that does extensive work on human rights overseas. I heard he was in town so I just asked if I could pop over and hear a bit more about the group’s priorities, how they set them, and what they are working on. I don’t do a lot of those kinds of meet-and-g...
[ "Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking" ]
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California State University vs. Its Faculty
[ "This morning's first hour explores issues driving the contract impasse between the California State University system and its faculty." ]
[ "Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music." ]
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Morning Report: Former Merrill Chief To Head CIT, Prius Recall Likely
[ "Good morning! Here's what we're reading: --CIT Names Ex-Merrill Chief John Thain to Run LenderBloomberg reports: \"John Thain, the ousted chief of Merrill Lynch & Co., was named to lead CIT Group Inc., the commercial lender that emerged from bankruptcy in December, after almost a four-month search for a replacemen...
[ "Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music." ]
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Prospecting Beneath the Seas
[ "For decades, scientists have searched for plants that contain disease-fighting compounds. Some powerful cancer drugs are derived from a flower that grows in the forests of Madagascar. But experts say a better place to search for these natural medicines may be among the myriad life forms that dwell in the ocean. As...
[ "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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Letters: Adams, Jefferson, Williams, Brando
[ "NPR's Susan Stamberg reads comments from listeners. She corrects an error from the July 3 show (John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826) and acknowledges that a comment about tennis star Serena Williams' attire at Wimbledon was a bad call. Also, a last tribute to Marlon Brando." ]
[ "Shock market; Chiefs and Bucks and Bradys, Oh My!; A ruff White House report." ]
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