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Despite Slower Growth, China's Economy Is Undergoing Major Changes | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Yukon Huang, senior associate in the Asia program of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about how China's economy is changing."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Americans Pay Respects to Rehnquist | [
"The body of Chief Justice William Rehnquist is lying in repose at the Supreme Court, where the public has been allowed to visit. The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin confirmation hearings for Rehnquist's proposed successor, John Roberts, next Monday."
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"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... | npr | {
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Weekend Edition Film Fest | [
"It's a long summer weekend, the perfect time to retreat to the air-conditioned comfort of the rec room to watch your favorite film. All of <EM>Weekend Edition</EM>'s regular voices submitted their top choices."
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"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Cherry Blossom Time in the Nation's Capital | [
"As any Washingtonian knows, the bloom of cherry blossom trees is one of the first sure signs of spring. Sheilah Kast reflects on the sights and soundtrack of springtime in the nation's capital."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Will Past Trauma Always Resurface In A Relationship? | [
"Dear Sugar Radio is a weekly podcast from member station WBUR. Hosts Steve Almond and Cheryl Strayed offer \"radical empathy\" and advice on everything from relationships and parenthood to dealing with drug problems or anxiety. This time the Sugars consider a letter from a woman who says she is in love with a man ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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North American Leaders Talk Immigration, Trade | [
"President Bush is in Cancun wrapping up a summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada. Immigration with Mexico and trade with Canada were the two issues that took up most of the president's time. Steve Inskeep talks with David Greene."
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"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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Pt X: We Revisit The Special | [
"PT X: We revisit the special studio session from Mark O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma, and Edgar Meyer recorded in Los Angeles last November during the \"Appalachia Waltz\" tour. We'll hear the \"power trio\" perform special made-for-radio versions of \"Butterfly's Day Out,\" \"Appalachia Waltz,\" and a selection left off of t... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Listener Questions: What To Know About The New Coronavirus | [
"Here are some answers to listener questions about the new coronavirus, including how it compares with the flu and what people in the United States should do to prepare."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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Suggest Questions For A Veteran | [
"Veterans' Day is Nov. 11, and we'll be speaking to Maj. James Richards of the 44th Medical Command in Baghdad. The 60-year-old commander retired from the Army in 1993, but volunteered to return to the military in May. Suggest your questions for Richards and his wife Angela on our Soapbox blog."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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What Do Blue And Red America Have In Common? Craft Breweries — And More | [
"The country's cultural divide, as evidenced by Tuesday's elections, is a real one. But there are some things that are part of the American experience, whether you're biking across Manhattan or driving a 4x4 through Montana. We analyzed 11 touchstones of American life and how common they were in districts that vot... | [
"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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Sean Penn to Deliver "Major Political Address" | [
"This item just hit my e-mail, and the title caught my eye \"Sean Penn - major political address.\"Is it just me or is that actually funny? Ok, it was written by a publicist so take it with a grain of salt. If anyone wants to go hear the \"blistering indictment of political leaders and an impassioned endorsement of... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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With A Deadline Days Away, Iran Nuclear Deal Might Get An Extension | [
"Secretary of State John Kerry is returning to Washington, D.C., after meeting the Iranian foreign minister about nuclear negotiations. The deadline for a deal limiting Iran's nuclear program is Sunday, but it might be extended."
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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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How Far Should Big Tech Go In Policing Speech? | [
"Following calls for insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, President Donald Trump’s Twitter and Facebook accounts were suspended or muted. Since then, Twitter has purged thousands of accounts that have spread false information or conspiracy theories concerning the 2020 presidential election. Now GOP lawmakers are compl... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Key Members Of Congress Briefed On Syria Intelligence | [
"President Obama is trying to convince Congress to get on board with his plans for Syria. Thursday night, some key members of Congress heard from top White House officials during a 90 minute phone call."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Female Priests Defy Catholic Church At The Altar | [
"In 2002, seven women were secretly ordained as priests by two Roman Catholic bishops in Germany. After their ordination, a kind of domino effect ensued. Those seven women went on to ordain other women, and a movement to ordain female priests all around the world was born. The movement, named Roman Catholic Womenpr... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Jon Stewart: America's Ruling King Of Fake News | [
"This week on Fresh Air, we're marking the year's end by revisiting some of the most memorable conversations we've had in 2010. This interview was originally broadcast on October 4, 2010. On Oct. 30, comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert hosted dueling rallies on the National Mall. Called \"The Rally to Restor... | [
"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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Crime Rates Steady From 2004 to 2005 | [
"Crime rates for 2005 remained about the same as for 2004, according to a new report from the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics. The analysis also finds that the victim of a violent crime is half as likely to report the crime to police as a victim of theft. The Justice Department figures show that ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Flight From Paris To Cairo Disappears From Radar Over Mediterranean. -- Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Says Chinese Jets Dangerously Intercepted U.S. Military Jet. (CNN) House Panel... | npr | {
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Hassan Nasrallah: Mideast Man of the Minute | [
"In April, he warned that his operatives would seek to abduct Israeli soldiers. And on July 12, his warning was realized. Hezbollah operatives, under the guidance of Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, staged a deadly, cross-border raid into Israel that left eight Israeli soldiers dead and two abducted. If he survives the c... | [
"Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity"
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Experts Question Whether Pelvic Exams, Hand Sanitizers Are Effective | [
"This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there’s not enough evidence to benefit doing annual pelvic exams for women who are healthy and not pregnant, and the government advisory panel is seeking public comment on the matter. Also, the Food and Drug Administration is looking for more information... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Why Your Hamburger Might Be Leading To Nitrogen Pollution | [
"Meat has a greater impact on the environment than pretty much any other food we eat. As The Salt has reported, billions of cows, pigs, sheep and poultry we raise as livestock guzzle massive quantities of water and generate at least 10 percent of the total greenhouse gases attributed to human activity. But scientis... | [
"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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Indiana Adds Work Requirement To Medicaid, Will Block Coverage If Paperwork Is Late | [
"Indiana on Friday became the second state to win federal approval to add a work requirement for adult Medicaid recipients who gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act. A less debated provision in the state's new plan could lead to tens of thousands of people losing coverage if they fail to complete paperwork ... | [
"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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On Monday Night At The White | [
"On Monday night at the White House in Washington, flutist James Galway will open a gala concert celebrating Performance Today's tenth anniversary year. (We'll air a bit of the concert on Tuesday's show, and the entire event--featuring pianist Murray Perahia, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves a... | [
"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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Iraqi Attacks against U.S. Troops on the Rise | [
"Violence toward U.S. military personnel is growing in Iraq, with deadly incidents now taking place on a daily basis. The attacks against U.S. troops reflect a rising hostility toward the U.S.-led administration, which struggles to maintain control over the country. NPR's Guy Raz reports."
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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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As French Claim Gains In Mali, Islamists Vow To Strike Back | [
"On this fourth day of French military operations aimed at routing Islamist militants in Mali, the al-Qaida-linked rebels are \"vowing to drag France into a long and brutal ground war,\" Reuters reports. \"France has opened the gates of hell for all the French. She has fallen into a trap which is much more dangerou... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Health Care Mandate At Issue At Supreme Court | [
"Supreme Court justices debated whether it's constitutional for the government to require nearly everyone to have health insurance. President Obama's signature accomplishment could live or die based on the outcome."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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San Jose Tofu Company | [
"Change is an essential part of California culture. We always seem to be reinventing ourselves, but in this age of constant transition at least one small business in San Jose is still doing things the old-fashioned way."
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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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Puzzler for Mar. 2, 2005 | [
"Pianist Bruce Adolphe offers a new puzzle challenge for classical music fans. He re-writes a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener -- teamed with NPR's Fred Child -- to identify both. This week's contestant is Don Mela of Alexandria, Virginia."
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"Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)"
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Behind The U.S.-Taliban Ceasefire Agreement In Afghanistan | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Vikram Singh, former deputy special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and a former defense negotiator. They discuss the U.S. and Taliban's ceasefire deal."
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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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Health Care May Not Want Itself Repealed | [
"Many incoming House Republicans say they want to repeal large chunks of the new federal health care law. But much of the health care industry supported the law and, as NPR's Julie Rovner tells host Scott Simon, they still do. That could complicate the GOP's campaign for repeal."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Tech Companies Take Notice Of The Importance Of Marketing | [
"Audie Cornish explores how marketing has been overlooked in technology. She speaks with Nancy Koehn, a professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, and Alex Kantrowitz of <em>Ad Age</em>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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House GOP: Approval Of Special Olympics Torch Run Trumps Obama Address | [
"It became clearer today why John Boehner this week became the first U.S. House Speaker in the nation's history to turn down a president's request to address a joint session of Congress. The House has pressing business Wednesday evening, when President Obama asked to speak to members of Congress about his plans to ... | [
"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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With NRA's Internal Turmoil, Opponents See Opportunity To Advance Gun Restrictions | [
"The National Rifle Association's sway in the nation's capital may be waning at a time when two mass shootings in Ohio and Texas are reigniting the debate about enacting new gun restrictions. In the past few months, the gun rights group's president stepped aside; its top lobbyist resigned; and allegations of finan... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Iowa College Becomes Battleground For Student Worker Unionization | [
"A faceoff between students and administrators at Grinnell College in Iowa could affect schools across the U.S., through a case that could prompt the National Labor Relations Board to reconsider whether student employees at private colleges and universities can form unions. Whether student workers should have the r... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Thistle & Shamrock: Sea Sound | [
"Images and moods of the sea emerge this week from both traditional and new music, including the classical sounds of A Scottish Island, William Jackson's work for fiddles, pipes, woodwind and strings."
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Blunt Words on the Leadership Race | [
"Q: I'm not so sure, as you claim in your [Jan. 11] column, that Roy Blunt is the frontrunner to succeed Tom DeLay as House majority leader. He was DeLay's hand-picked candidate for whip. The Democrats will eat us alive if a DeLay clone becomes the new majority leader. -- Richard Prescott, Washington, D.C. A: ... | [
"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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Former Minneapolis Police Officer Found Guilty Of Murder For Shooting Unarmed Woman | [
"A jury in Minneapolis found a former city police officer guilty of murder in the shooting death of an unarmed woman who had called 911 to report a possible crime happening near her home."
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"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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In Brazil, With A Syntax Question? Telephone Operators Are Standing By | [
"In many U.S. cities, if you have a question about, say, parking permits or air quality or health department violations, you can dial 3-1-1. When I lived in New York City, I marveled at how efficiently the system put me in touch with someone who knew how to answer the most esoteric question. This morning, I stumble... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Airlines, Travel Groups Warn Of More Job Cuts As COVID-19 Aid Talks Stall | [
"With about 40,000 workers furloughed in recent days, airlines and their employee unions are pleading with Congress and the White House to pass an extension of federal payroll support for the industry. The labor and industry groups sent congressional leaders a letter on Wednesday urging them to pass legislation tha... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Anti-Obama Billboard Splits Tea Partiers | [
"At some Tea Party protests, posters of President Barack Obama with a Hitler mustache have occasionally been spotted. Taking that theme to another level, some Tea Party protesters have paid for a billboard in Mason City, Iowa that compares Obama to not just Hitler but the defunct Soviet Union's seminal leader Vladi... | [
"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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Asylum Street Spankers: Going Gospel | [
"For 15 years, Asylum Street Spankers' members have been tearing it up in their hometown of Austin, Texas, and around the country. They perform a quirky blend of acoustic blues, string-band swing-jazz, folk and even a few kids' songs, all approached with wit and panache. Now, the group has turned its talents to gos... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Circus Employee Must Get Permission To Walk Tigers | [
"In a village in Germany, the sight of a man walking a tiger cub was enough for one resident to call the police. Turns out he was caring for three tigers while the Russian circus he works for is on a break. Police gave him a permit to walk the tigers, as long as he notifies the police first. "
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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From A Concert He Gave Two | [
"From a concert he gave two weeks ago, guitarist David Leisner performs Six Songs by Franz Schubert arranged for guitar by J.K. Mertz. Recorded in concert on April 13th at Spivey Hall on the campus of Clayton State College and University Lyceum in Morrow, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. (ACA Digital and Horton Sy... | [
"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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Today's Headlines: Irene's Aftermath; Sept. 11 Panel's Report | [
"Good morning. States from North Carolina north to New England continue to cope with the aftereffects of Hurricane Irene, as we reported earlier. The Associated Press says 2.5 million customers still don't have power and that the death toll now stands at 44 people in 13 states. Flood waters continue to be huge pro... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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Stars In His Eyes, Sending Smoke Signals To Mars | [
"In his slim but beguiling novel Equilateral, Ken Kalfus places us inside the heads of his characters with such deftness that the line between what is true and what they believe to be true fades to obscurity. It's no coincidence that the heads in question belong to scientists who pride themselves on their evidence-... | [
"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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40 Years Later, The Cast Of 'Cooley High' Looks Back | [
"A classic of black cinema celebrated its 40th birthday on June 25. Cooley High showed a slice of urban life rarely seen in \"blaxploitation\" movies of the time. Set in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing project, it became a touchstone for filmmakers like John Singleton and Spike Lee. The opening credits of Cooley Hi... | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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A Horrorshow Find: 'Clockwork Orange' Follow-Up Surfaces After Decades Unseen | [
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"Stories: 1) Darren Aronofsky On 'The Wrestler' 2) Vast Conspiracies, Just Waiting To Be Exposed"
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Elected House Speaker, Pelosi Suffers First Defeat | [
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"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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Sputtering On Fumes, 'True Blood' Has Outstayed Its Welcome | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Student Slayings Signal Deadly Trend in Newark | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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The Psychology of the Firefighter Arsonist | [
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Web Site: Fictional TV Dads Seeing Higher Earnings | [
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British Website Wants To Hire Virtual 'Minecraft' Gardener | [
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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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Tuvan throat singer ONDAR and producer RALPH LEIGHTON ("LAY-ton") | [
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"eteran music businessman BILL ALDER, and poet BOB HOLMAN are partners of Mouth Almighty Records which is distributing the condensed soundtrack of the PBS series, \"The United States of Poetry\", a MTV version of the spoken words featuring everything from rappers to beat poets. (the label Mouth Almighty, is distrib... | npr | {
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Public Opinion On Presidential Candidates | [
"Host Howard Berkes talks to Andrew Kohut, Director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the latest public opinion surveys on Presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Gore has been gaining popularity in the polls, while Bush has been slipping. Kohut says that Americans are not t... | [
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High Court OKs Ariz. Tax Credit For Religious Schools | [
"A deeply divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that taxpayers have no legal right to challenge a tax break worth millions to donors supporting private religious schools. The 5-4 decision left intact an Arizona tax subsidy that was enacted because the state constitution forbids direct aid to religious schools. Ar... | [
"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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Washington Hopes To Host Mideast Talks | [
"-- NPR's Linda Gradstein reports on U.S. attempts to work with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following failed peace talks between him and Palestinian leader Yassir Arafat recently. Many American officials hope to convince Netanyahu to concede on Israeli occupation of the West Bank, a major point of co... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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To Make 'The Godfather' His Way, Francis Ford Coppola Waged A Studio Battle | [
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Democratic Republic of Congo Sees A Recent Surge In Ebola Infections | [
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Speech Restrictions in Ecuador | [
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Carbon Fiber Bike Failures Spotlight Dangers Of Counterfeits | [
"High-end bikes and components are often made of carbon fiber, which is strong and light-weight. But carbon fiber bikes have to be carefully maintained."
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Film Critic John Powers | [
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Bush, Kerry Trade Barbs on Guns, Health Care | [
"Campaigning in Michigan, President Bush says John Kerry's health care plan would create a massive, expensive bureaucracy. In Washington, Kerry accuses Bush of voicing support for the assault weapons ban but doing nothing to renew it. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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The Economic Challenges Biden Will Face | [
"President-elect Joe Biden tweeted over the weekend that “we can create an economic recovery for all.” Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Derek Thompson, staff writer at the Atlantic about how Biden plans to do that and what economic issues face him when he takes office. This article was origina... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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This Is Your Life On Hold | [
"According to freelance writer Russ Juskalian, we'll each spend more than a <em>year of our lives</em> on hold. Scientists have figured out — and continue to research — the best ways to keep us all hangin' on the line."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Clouds Appearing Suddenly, Suddenly Explained | [
"Last week, I wrote a post about cloud watching and invited readers to send photos. To everybody who sent a cloud my way, thank you. Especially to \"Bachman Ivory,\" who made a video that shows Air magically turning into Cloud. It's a textbook example of mountain slope cloud formation, from Stony Man Mountain in S... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"A royal gaffe; We say goodbye to President Bush's favorite poodle; From socialite to jailbird."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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Lights Back on in Italy | [
"Electrical power returns to Italy after much of the country went dark over the weekend. Italy is heavily dependent on electricity from Switzerland and France. Now, utility officials from the three countries are blaming each other for the outage. Hear NPR's Nick Spicer."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Prison Diaries Obituary | [
"Matthew Omisore died two weeks ago. It's not likely you know that name, but you might remember his story. Matthew was 18 years old and had sold drugs for most of his teenage years. Joe Richman was the producer of the <EM>Prison Diaries</EM> series that aired on <EM>All Things Considered</EM> last year and brought ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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BONUS: Why 500,000 COVID-19 Deaths May Not Feel Any Different | [
"Why is it so hard to feel the difference between 400,000 and 500,000 COVID-19 deaths — and how might that impact our decision making during the pandemic? In this bonus episode from NPR's daily science podcast Short Wave, psychologist Paul Slovic explains the concept of psychic numbing and how humans can often use ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Christina Courtin: Endlessly Effervescent | [
"According to legend, Christina Courtin is the new Norah Jones, which basically means she's a mild-mannered, New York-based chanteuse whose debut disc is prone to outbreaks of winsome country-jazz. A Juilliard-trained violinist with a fondness for Led Zeppelin, Courtin is a more eccentric song stylist than Jones, b... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Mo'Nique Drops in on TMM | [
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"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Feud Over WHO Funding Continues As Group Holds Annual Meeting | [
"The World Health Organization's governing body meets virtually for a second day. The first day was marked by technical glitches, calls for cooperation and raised tensions between the U.S and China."
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Leak At Japanese Nuclear Plant 'Seems To Be Decreasing' | [
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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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When Election Day Comes And There's Only One Candidate On The Ballot | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Melinda Speaks With Coming | [
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Is Obama-Castro Handshake A Step Toward U.S.- Cuba Thaw? | [
"President Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela Tuesday. It is believed to be the first handshake between leaders of the two countries since President Clinton greeted Raul's brother Fidel Castro at a U.N. meeting in 2000."
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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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Nebraska Live Election Results 2020 | [
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Week In Politics: Winners And Losers From Iowa And The Impeachment Finale | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with David Brooks of <em>The New York Times</em> and E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em>, whose new book is <em>Code Red</em>, about who wins from the Iowa caucuses and the impeachment process."
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The Grid: A Journey Through The Heart Of Our Electrified World | [
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New York Lawmakers Strip Cuomo's Power To Issue New Emergency Orders During Pandemic | [
"The New York Senate has passed a bill to limit Gov. Andrew Cuomo's emergency powers but the legislation still allows the governor to extend or amend many of his COVID-19 mandates."
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Please Don't Delete This Interview About Spam | [
"Open up your email on any given morning and you might get two or three notes from friends — and twice as many from people trying to sell you energy pills, offshore real estate or virility enhancers. And some promise riches: You've just won the Lithuanian National Lottery, which you cannot recall entering, or that ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Proud Day For Kansas Color Guard | [
"Some soldiers and their horses from Ft. Riley, Kansas, are on their way to Washington, D.C. The 1st Infantry Division Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard will ride in Tuesday's inaugural parade. They're one of a handful of mounted army units in the U.S. and the only ones taking part in this year's ceremony. ... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Lessons From Leprosy For Coronavirus: Quarantine And Isolation Can Backfire | [
"Hundreds of people returning to the U.S. from Wuhan, China face mandatory two-week quarantines. And in China, the government is rounding up those who show signs of the deadly coronavirus, to be confined in massive quarantine centers. Protecting public health is a delicate balance between the rights and freedom of... | [
"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Author Erica Jong, on Getting Panned | [
"Seducing the Demon, the latest book by novelist Erica Jong, received a bad review in The New York Times this past Sunday. In the past, Jong says she would have curled up in bed and thought about changing careers. But now she says that perhaps she could learn something from a critic's harsh words. I met Ted Hughes... | [
"Stories: 1) Making 'Magic' (And Trouble) with Sarah Silverman 2) Tom Parker Bowles, Dining Out on Adventure"
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Engineering A Band-Aid Of Beating Heart Cells | [
"Jordan Lancaster and Steven Goldman, of the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration and the University of Arizona, put rat heart cells on a piece of synthetic mesh and within a few days, the mesh started beating. The hope is that the patch could be used to treat damaged hearts. PAUL RAEBURN, host: Stick with us,... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Trash: From The Garbage Can To ??? | [
"In the most-recent issue of Orion magazine, Ginger Strand writes about a project at MIT's SENSEable City Laboratory, called \"Trash/Track.\" As Strang explains, scientists put small sensors on hundreds of pieces of trash, then charted their movement from waste bins to landfills. The portrait the data paints is ill... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Possibilities in the New Year | [
"A big look at new possibilities in the New Year, with new thinking on security, Iraq, the environment and ourselves. We're looking for new horizons."
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Orphan Black' And Dream Sequences | [
"First things first: It's hard to figure out exactly how to talk about the BBC America series Orphan Black in any way that's remotely meaningful without revealing at least the premise, which takes a couple of episodes to develop in the first season. So while we — including Petra Mayer of NPR Books — did our best no... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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For Companies, It Pays To Expose Problems Before The Media Finds Out | [
"When companies know about problems, they’re often reluctant to admit them publicly. But it’s better when they do, because when the media exposes their problems, the negative publicity can do lasting damage. Recent examples include Volkswagen and Theranos. Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti hears mor... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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In Indonesia, Many Rooting For An Obama Victory | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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Clifton's Cafeteria, Serving Kitsch Since 1935 | [
"Clifton's Cafeteria, one of Los Angeles' oldest and largest restaurants, is a legacy of a very different era -- a place where Jell-O desserts are still king, and lunch specials come with a big dollop of kitsch. Opened in 1935, the landmark dining establishment is decorated like a redwood forest inside, complete wi... | [
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Professional Holiday Decorators | [
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Rebecca Roubion On Song Travels | [
"The songs of Nashville singer, pianist and songwriter Rebecca Roubion have been featured on the TV shows Bones and Pretty Little Liars. She's influenced by Carole King and Eva Cassidy, among others, and her voice has been compared to that of Norah Jones. Roubion's single \"Break\" was included on the 2014 compilat... | [
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A Lot Is Riding On The U.S. Election For Israelis, Palestinians | [
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell, 10 Years Later | [
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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'Swine Flu' From Here To Eternity? | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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The Word From The RNC Floor | [
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On Palin's Claim: Were Millions Wasted Or Not? | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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COVID-19 Etiquette: 6 Common Conundrums (And A Printable Pocket Guide) | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Ken Burns and the Debate on Artistic Freedom | [
"After growing pressure, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will modify his latest work on World War II. He will include Hispanic stories missing from the original version. Filmmaker Nina Gilden-Seavey and political scientist Angelo Falcon discuss how some groups are pleased by the decision while others rese... | [
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