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'Turning Green,' Longing For Red, White And Blue | [
"The title of Turning Green refers to several things, including the conversion of Irish currency to U.S. dollars. What it doesn't connote is that the movie's protagonist, an American-born 16-year-old, is becoming Irish. James (Donal Gallery) stubbornly refuses to do that, even six years after his mother died and hi... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Bad Bunny And Sech Celebrate Lonely Hearts With 'Ignorantes' | [
"\"Who's ready to dance and cry at midnight?\" The Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny posed this question to fans yesterday afternoon on Instagram, sharing the message alongside a photo that showed him standing next to the Afro-Panamanian singer Sech. Several hours later, the two of them dropped their first collaborati... | [
"Latin alternative disc jockey, music rep, and rapper Josh Norek talks about songs that have recently piqued his music interest, hits such as \"Cumbia\" by Mexican Institute of Sound, \"If You Want It\" by Pacha Massive, \"En Silencio\" by Siddhartha, and \"Fuego\" by Bomba Estereo."
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Climate Change Update | [
"A study out this week details the extent of global warming in the Arctic -- and it's greater than scientists thought. Guests: Robert Corell, chair, Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA). Senior fellow, American Meteorological Society. Daniel Lashof, science director, NRDC Climate Center, Natural Resources Defe... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Pitchfork Day 3: DJ /Rupture Interview | [
"DJ /rupture at the Pitchfork Music Festival (photo by Jacob Ganz) Last year, Pitchfork called Jace Clayton's newest mix under the name DJ /rupture one of the 10 best records of 2008. Uproot is a dark and throbbing mix of alien sounds; hardly the kind of thing you'd expect to hear at an outdoor dance party in front... | [
"Robert Plant: \"Angel Dance\" Superchunk: \"Digging For Something\" Bostich and Fussible: \"Centinela\" Black Milk: \"Warning (Keep Bouncing)\" The Bad Plus: \"Never Stop\" Iggy And The Stooges: \"No Fun\" *Includes interview with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about the All Tomorrow's Parties music festival... | npr | {
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Brown University President On Why Universities Need To Reopen By Fall | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brown University President Christina Paxson about why reopening college and university campuses for the fall semester should be a \"national priority.\""
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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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Lemony Snicket, AKA Author Daniel Handler | [
"TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new Netflix show based on 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler). Handler spoke to Terry Gross in 2001 and in 2012, when he brought his accordion to the studio. Also, we remember celebrated Indian actor Om Puri, who died last week. David Edelstein... | [
"Contestants guess the piece of classic children's literature based on imagined hoity-toity reviews. Heard On Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?"
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Doctor Saved Michigan $100 Million | [
"Dr. Peter Pronovost saved the state more than $100 million and 1500 lives over an 18-month period by teaching doctors and nurses to use checklists for intensive care unit procedures. Andrea Seabrook talks to Dr. Provonost, as well as Atul Gawande, a surgeon who wrote about the success of the checklist in The New Y... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Understanding The Kurds' Different Roles In Different Conflicts | [
"The Kurds are involved in several Middle East dramas at the moment. Yet they live in multiple countries across the region and are playing different roles in different places. In Iraq, Kurdish fighters are working closely with the U.S. to battle the Islamic State. In Syria, the Kurds are also fighting the Islamic S... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Syrian Activist Loans Scraps Of Fabric With Prisoners' Names To Museum | [
"When Syrian Mansour al-Omari left prison, he smuggled out pieces of fabric with the names of other inmates written in blood. He's hopes experts at the Holocaust Memorial Museum can help recover them."
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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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Racing for Adventure in Borneo | [
"In December 2003, fitness journalist Stefani Jackenthal competed in the Mild Seven Outdoor Quest, an annual four-day adventure race with a $200,000 prize. The event, held on the island of Borneo, involved kayaking, biking, rock climbing and running -- a lot of running. Jackenthal was joined by two fellow journalis... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Kushner's 'Lincoln' Is Strange, But Also Savvy | [
"This interview was originally broadcast on Nov. 15, 2012. Tony Kushner spent years writing the screenplay for Steven Spielberg's film Lincoln, but that wasn't the only heavy lifting he had to do. It also took some effort to overcome Daniel Day-Lewis' reluctance to play the title role. \"I wanted to write to him an... | [
"Stories: 1) Randal Keynes: When Darwin Is In Your Family Tree 2) A Sensitive Subject: Harry Reid's Language On Race 3) 'Burn Notice': A Refreshingly Retro Spy Caper"
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'Fiscal Cliff' Deadline Looms, But Sense Of Urgency Seems To Be Lacking | [
"President Obama is \"cutting short\" a vacation that he'd already said he would cut short. \"See you next week,\" he told reporters last week before leaving for Hawaii. The president is now due back at the White House on Thursday, which is pretty much what was expected. His family will stay in Hawaii until after t... | [
"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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Producer Amy Salit interviews singer/songwriter, guitarist JOE ELY | [
"2: Producer Amy Salit interviews singer/songwriter, guitarist JOE ELY. He's been called the \"underappreciated American rock 'n' roll legend.\" This country rocker hails from Lubbock, Texas and has been recording and playing music for about 20 years, and has released nine albums. He began his career playing more ... | [
"Jesse talks with singer-songwriter, Neko Case and to bandleader and record label founder, Herb Alpert."
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Dads Discuss Parenting Tips | [
"In honor of Father's Day, three fathers discuss how they use the internet to exchange parenting tips. Bloggers Jeff Steele, Jason Sperber and Keith Morton share their secrets in this week's special <em>Mocha Dads</em> segment."
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"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Fat Joe: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
"The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space. Latino hip-hop legend Fat Joe muscled his way ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Country singer TANYA TUCKER | [
"Country singer TANYA TUCKER. She became a star at 13 years old with the chart-topping song \"Delta Dawn.\" Since then she has had countless other hit songs, grammy nominations, and in 1991 was voted the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year. But her success has not been without it's low points, s... | [
"MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues.MIRANDA VICKERS interview continues."
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Supreme Court Refuses To Delay Census Citizenship Question Trial | [
"Updated Nov. 2, 7:50 p.m. ET The Supreme Court has refused to postpone the start of the first trial over the controversial citizenship question it added to the 2020 census. Released less than three days before the trial is set to begin in New York City, the high court's decision clears the path for the two lead la... | [
"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 Power Of Worm Poop | [
"On small farms and in gardens around the world, a legless invertebrate has been quietly helping crops grow — simply by eating and pooping. That's vermicomposting — using the power of worms for the good of humanity. A growing number of advocates believe this technique can improve soil quality, produce more food to ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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A Transplanted Uterus Offers Hope, But Procedure Stirs Debate | [
"Lindsey McFarland was born without a uterus. So she and her husband, Blake, created their family by adopting three boys. But they always dreamed that she could somehow become pregnant and give birth to a baby. \"We just wanted that experience,\" Lindsey says. \"We wanted that connection.\" She longed to feel a bab... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Russia's Election Results A Setback For Putin | [
"Russia's ruling political party fared worse than expected in a parliamentary election Sunday. The vote is being viewed as a setback for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, which retained power but has a weaker majority in Parliament. For more on the election, Steve Inskeep speaks with Masha Lipman... | [
"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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Whole Foods Founder John Mackey On Fascism And 'Conscious Capitalism' | [
"UPDATE at 12:35 p.m., ET, Jan. 17: Many of you wrote in to tell us you were taken aback by Whole Foods top executive John Mackey characterizing the health law as fascism in an NPR interview, and apparently, he's feeling a little sheepish. About three minutes into his otherwise amiable chat with CBS This Morning ho... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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As His Final State Of Union Nears, Looking At Obama's Legacy | [
"President Obama will give his State of the Union address on Tuesday. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley, Michele Kelemen and Chris Joyce about Obama's legacy."
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"Since what's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered about such speeches, let's look at Wednesday's headlines: -- NPR's It's All Politics: \"Obama To Congress: With Or Without You.\" -- The New York Times: \"Obama Pledges Push to Lift Economy fo... | npr | {
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Initial Findings Disputed In Probes Into California Hanging Deaths | [
"When two black men were found dead hanging from trees in California, authorities first called them suicides. Family members and activists demand a deeper investigation."
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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 challenge of affordable housing | [
"As the Metropolitan Council requires Twin Cities communities to build thousands of units of affordable housing, cities and residents raise concerns about sharing the burden and the opportunity."
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"How the once fairly-stable business of public utilities is changing."
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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Medicine, Social Distancing And Mental Health | [
"On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we'll answer your questions about a medication some are suggesting could help coronavirus patients, social distancing and how to care for your mental health right now."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Linkfest: Oldster Hopes to Be a Speedster | [
"Britain's 101-year-old Buster Martin plans to become the world's oldest marathon runner by completing the London Marathon and celebrating with a pint of beer and a cigarette. \"I've said I'll attempt it,\" he told Reuters by telephone from his workplace at Pimlico Plumbers. \"I haven't said I'll complete it. If I ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Meet The Jazz Audience: Terry Scott, Tracyann Williams | [
"In the last few decades, June has become the busiest month for jazz in New York City, home to the biggest jazz scene in the world. But who is actually going to these shows? A small team of Bloggers Supreme attended the festivities. In between our reports on various goings-on, we talked to the some of the people wh... | [
"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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Sean Rowe: An Outdoorsman Enters Civilization | [
"Sean Rowe has a voice and a style that stands out in popular music. His voice is deep — really, truly deep — fine, and often doleful. He's a baritone troubadour who sings of roads not taken, regrets and the dreams that shake you awake at 3 in the morning. After years of working bars, road houses and more bars, Row... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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It's Still A Little Early | [
"It's still a little early to dig into \"The Nutcracker\" so we'll dance through another of Tchaikovsky's ballets. Kurt Masur conducts the New York Philharmonic in the waltz from \"Sleeping Beauty\". (Teldec 4509-94571-2)"
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"If you listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour, you know that we were carefully watching the Super Bowl last weekend on behalf of die-hard Packer fan Stephen Thompson. On this week's show, we wrap up the football talk for the season (you can actually hear Stephen's tired voice from all the shrieking he did the night befo... | npr | {
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Massey, Federal Officials Investigated In Mine Blast | [
"The FBI is investigating the circumstances surrounding the coal mine blast in West Virginia that killed 29 miners. Sources say the FBI is looking into potential criminal negligence on the part of Massey Energy, the owner of the Upper Big Branch coal mine. Sources also say the probe involves allegations of bribery ... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Russia No Longer Wants U.S. Aid To Secure Nukes | [
"When the Soviet Union splintered two decades ago, one of the biggest U.S. worries was how to ensure that the vast Soviet arsenal of nuclear weapons was kept secure. The American response was the Cooperative Threat Reduction program of 1992. The U.S. provided money and expertise to lock down and track weapons of ma... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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Updates From Austin As Texas Faces Frigid Temps | [
"NPR's Noel King speaks with Austin city council member Natasha Harper-Madison about how the severe weather is affecting Texans."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Bolton Appointment 'Raises Some Concerns,' Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Says | [
"President Trump has tapped John Bolton to become his next national security adviser, replacing H.R. McMaster. Bolton is a former ambassador to the United Nations known for hard-line stances against North Korea and Iran. Leon Panetta, who served as both CIA director and secretary of defense under President Obama an... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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The Racial History Of The 'Grandfather Clause' | [
"People aren't exempted from new regulations because they're old and crotchety, even if that's what it sounds like when we say they're \"grandfathered in.\" The term \"grandfathered\" has become part of the language. It's an easy way to describe individuals or companies who get to keep operating under an existing s... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Health Insurers Fear Impact Of Trump's Vague Order On Affordable Care Act | [
"People are still trying to interpret an executive order on the Affordable Care Act issued by President Trump on Friday. Because of its vagueness, members of the health industry — particularly insurers — are nervous about its impact on their businesses."
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"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... | npr | {
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'Lives Are At Risk': Venezuelan Charities Struggle Under Shortages And Intimidation | [
"At a soup kitchen in the western Venezuelan city of Maracaibo, hungry and bedraggled men, women and children line up for free lunch. But it's meager fare: They each get a bottle of milk and a few scoops of rice mixed with eggs and vegetables. Just a few years ago, the lunch program, which is run by the Catholic Ch... | [
"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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Taking Stock of Bush on Iraq, Economy | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that according to the latest polls, President Bush's approval ratings are at the lowest point since he took office. The polls indicate that the president is losing ground on Iraq and the economy."
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Iraq Breaks World Record For Length Of Time Without A Government | [
"It may not be a record to be proud of, but, hey, at least it's something. Iraq has now not had a government after a parliamentary election longer than anybody, ever. The Washington Post is reporting that the Netherlands held that honor until today, back in 1977 they went without an elected government for 207 days,... | [
"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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Kicking for a Job: Rockettes Hold N.Y. Auditions | [
"There was a strange sight Thursday on 51st Street in Manhattan: Hundreds of statuesque women with dramatic eyeliner and swept-up hair waiting in line. They were there to make a bid to join the Radio City Rockettes. The young women auditioned for the Christmas show."
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"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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Curtis Hanson, Who Directed 'L.A. Confidential,' Dies At 71 | [
"David Greene and Steve Inskeep look back on the career of Hollywood director Curtis Hanson, who died on Tuesday at age 71. Hanson was also an Oscar-winning screenwriter."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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1st Broadway Performance Held Since Pandemic Closed Shows | [
"Over the weekend, 150 people gathered at the St. James Theatre. Everyone was masked, distanced and virus tested. Tony award winners Nathan Lane and Savion Glover performed for front-line workers."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Top 'LA Times' Editor Pushed Out Amid Newsroom Unrest. -- 11 Dead In Attack On Army Garrison In Kabul Claimed By ISIS. -- Protests Across Russia Call For Boycott Of March 18 Presidential Vote. -- Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder. -- Bruno Mars Sweeps Ma... | npr | {
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PJ Harvey, Caribou, Cass McCombs, More 10-05-2007 | [
"Mathematician turned musician Dan Snaith, a.k.a. Caribou; the sound of '70s Southern California from Cass McCombs; A delightful Sunset Rubdown; Britpop singer, guitarist Richard Hawley; The quiet side of guitar rocker PJ Harvey; A tribute to Automatic for the People. With host Bob Boilen."
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"After releasing her relentlessly catchy debut single, \"Whip My Hair\" in 2010 (when she was just nine years old), the singer and rapper Willow went on to release more than a half-dozen albums and EPs of mostly uptempo pop and dance music. But on her latest album, Lately I Feel Everything, the now 20-year-old arti... | npr | {
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Minn. GOP Senator Faces Tough Re-Election Bid | [
"In Minnesota, Sen. Norm Coleman has lately seen his support sinking in the polls — as have many of his fellow Republicans in the wake of the economic uncertainty. At the same time, the numbers keep looking better for Coleman's Democratic challenger, comedian and activist Al Franken. Further complicating the pict... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Jared Harris: A Chameleon-Like Actor Reflects | [
"On AMC's Mad Men, Jared Price plays Lane Pryce, who last season was the chief financial officer at Sterling Cooper and a representative of the ad agency's British parent company. Before joining Matthew Weiner's ensemble cast, Price played characters as diverse as John Lennon, in the VH1 movie Two of Us, and Andy W... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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An Argument Against Spokane's Planned Gay District | [
"Business owners and gay activists in Spokane, Washington, are making a plan to create a gay district. They envision a neighborhood like the Castro in San Francisco, with gay-friendly businesses and lots of gay residents. Commentator Michael Alvear thinks it's a bad idea."
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Feast of the Tabernacles | [
"NPR's Linda Gradstein reports on yesterday's Feast of the Tabernacles where thousands of people marched through Jerusalem. Over 5000 members of a Christian evangelical group that espouses the Zionist cause participated in the march. The group, mostly made up of Americans and northern Europeans, has embraced both t... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Brain Scans and Jawbones Make Nice Gifts | [
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"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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The Definition of 'Brinkmanship' | [
"Political historian Michael R. Beschloss talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about the history and meaning of the term \"brinkmanship.\" The word has been in the news this week after the head of the U.N.'s nuclear monitoring group used it to describe North Korea's actions."
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Behind The Native American Achievement Gap | [
"Over five million people in the U.S. claim some form of Native American identity, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For Native American Heritage Month, guest host Celeste Headlee checks back in with author Anton Treuer about historic education challenges Native Americans have faced and what's being done to clos... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'What Technology Wants' | [
"At the age of 28, I started selling mail-order budget travel guides that published low-cost information on how to enter the technologically simple realms most of the planet lived in. My only two significant possessions at the time were a bike and sleeping bag, so I borrowed a friend’s computer (an early Apple II) ... | [
"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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Turing Pharmaceuticals Retreats From Plan To Raise Price Of Daraprim | [
"Turing Pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli has backed down on his plan for an astronomical price increase on a drug used to treat a deadly parasitic infection. The company did not say what the new price would be, but presumably less than the $750 a pill it had planned to charge. The move illustrates how Shkreli is m... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Memo To The Rest of You... | [
"In the latest political love poem from the national media to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new edition of Esquire magazine proclaims that the governor is leading the nation into a ¿new kind of politics.¿\n\nThe March cover story, ¿The President of 12% of Us,¿ takes a quick tour of recent political goings-on in Califo... | [
"Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert weren't the only funny ones at The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear on the National Mall Saturday. Here are some of the signs we spotted throughout the day. God Hates Snuggies I Was Told There'd Be Cookies. We Have Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself, And Spiders. Kitlers Against H... | npr | {
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Watch The Shacks Perform Live For WGBH's Front Row Boston Series | [
"The dreamy retro-rock sound of The Shacks, led by guitarist and songwriter Max Shrager and lead vocalist Shannon Wise, was a great fit at WGBH's Fraser Performance Studio. In between performing 11 songs, the band reflected on the roots of the band's sound. \"There's a certain way we think about our music that allo... | [
"A listing of upcoming concerts webcast live and archived on NPR Music. All the concerts webcast on NPR Music are archived after they air, and most are available in the Live In Concert from All Songs Considered podcast. Get updates in real time with the All Songs Considered Twitter feed. April 24 (Saturday, 9:30 p.... | npr | {
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Once A Blue-Collar Powerhouse, A Chicago Suburb Now Faces A Dim Future | [
"NPR reporters are returning home this summer to see how the places they grew up have changed — from the economy to schools to how people see their community and country. Once proudly called the \"Gateway to the South Suburbs\" of Chicago, Harvey, Illinois used to be a blue-collar powerhouse. Dozens of manufacturer... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Tony Hendra and 'Father Joe' | [
"Tony Hendra, a writer and performer best known for his biting satire, has written a loving memoir called <EM>Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul</EM>. Hendra, former editor of <EM>Spy</EM> magazine and <EM>National Lampoon</EM>, writes of the Benedictine monk who has had a life-long spiritual influence on him. H... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Overcrowded Prisons' Wastewater Poses Environmental Hazard | [
"California prisons are operating at nearly double their intended capacity, and the overcrowding isn't simply affecting those inside prison walls. It has become an environmental problem. At least 17 California prisons have been cited by regional water boards for violations of wastewater treatment regulations."
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White House Shakes Up Communications Team With New Meadows Aides | [
"Updated at 2 p.m. ET The White House is shaking up its communications team, a source familiar with the planning told NPR on Tuesday. New White House chief of staff Mark Meadows will name Ben Williamson, a close adviser, as the senior communications adviser, the source said. Williamson worked with Meadows on Capito... | [
"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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Mary Trump Describes Abusive Trump Family Home, Says She Will Vote For Biden | [
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New Farm Bill Focuses On Reaping, Not Sowing | [
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'Polar Vortex' Brings Bitter Cold, Heavy Snow To U.S. | [
"When the National Weather Service warns of \"life-threatening wind chill\" affecting the Northern and Central parts of the country, you'd better pay attention. Here's what it says: \"The coldest temperatures in almost two decades will spread into the northern and central U.S. today behind an arctic cold front. Co... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Natural Causes: Why Some Are Choosing An Eco-Friendly End Of Life | [
"In December, a funeral home in Washington became the first to legally compost human remains. It’s part of a growing movement toward deathcare options that are kinder to the planet, from aqua cremation to tree pod burials. Proponents of these kinds of options say that they use less energy and are better for the env... | [
"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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Finland Leading High Tech Industry | [
"NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on a surprising leader in the high tech industry: Finland. Finnish technology companies like Nokia are among the most dominant players today, though the country hasn't always been so forward-thinking."
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Superintendent Works to End Segregation in Boulder Valley School District | [
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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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Justice Department Sues North Carolina Over Voter ID Law | [
"(This post was updated at 5 p.m.) The Justice Department is suing North Carolina over that state's restrictive new voting law. The lawsuit takes aim at provisions that limit early voting periods and require a government photo ID as an illegal form of discrimination against minorities at the ballot box. Federal aut... | [
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A Chainsaw And Neighbors To The Rescue | [
"Fox5 in Atlanta says a couple in Georgia was blocked in their house by a tree that fell after a storm. The wife went into labor. That's when the husband took a chainsaw to get them out."
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'Chinglish' Opens On Broadway | [
"Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Henry Hwang's new play <em>Chinglish</em> opens on Broadway after a sell-out run in Chicago. Author of the hit play <em>M. Butterfly</em>, Hwang is back to exploring the complexities of the clash of Asian and American cultures."
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Washington Set To Be Seventh State To OK Same-Sex Marriages | [
"Citing the Golden Rule and saying that \"all men and women in our state [should] enjoy the same privileges that are so important in my life,\" the last legislator needed to pass same-sex marriage legislation in Washington State announced this afternoon that she will support the measure. Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Does Spitzer Have a Case for Staying in Office? | [
"Democrats and Republicans alike are calling on New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer to step down after reports surfaced Monday that he was involved in a prostitution ring. Is there a case for Spitzer to remain in office? Guests and callers weigh in. Guests: Michael Powell, reporter for The New York Times Alan Dershowitz,... | [
"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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Wis. Web Site Puts State Capitol In Minneapolis | [
"Wisconsin's Government Accountability Board is having to account for why its new Web site shows the state capitol in Madison in front of the Minneapolis skyline. An ethics officer explains that the Minneapolis skyline is a placeholder until an image of Madison that isn't copyrighted is found. The board didn't expl... | [
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Kosovo Serbs Reject Power-Sharing Plan | [
"NPR's Sarah Chayes reports that the Kosovo Serbs are rejecting a new power-sharing plan crafted by the U.N. Under the agreement that was signed yesterday the ethnic Albanians would join together to administer the province under U.N. and NATO supervision."
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"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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Amber Ruffin Says What!? | [
"Before Amber Ruffin began writing for Late Night With Seth Meyers, she performed with Boom Chicago in Amsterdam and The Second City. However, a rejection from Saturday Night Live marked a turning point in Ruffin's career. In a conversation at the Bell House in Brooklyn with Ophira Eisenberg, host of NPR's Ask Me A... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael K. Williams: He's Only Playing Tough 2) The Fabulous Butler Boys"
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The View From Russia: Crimea's Long-Awaited Return | [
"Andranik Migranyan, the director of the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation, offers the pro-Russian view of the country's recent move to annex Crimea."
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Excerpt: 'From Mount Vernon to Crawford' | [
"Presidents have complained about the burdens of office from the beginning of the Republic. George Washington fretted about \"the magnitude and difficulty of the trust to which the voice of my country called me.\" Thomas Jefferson described the presidency as \"a place of splendid misery.\" Andrew Jackson saw the of... | [
"Stories: 1) Jacob Weisberg, Chronicling 'The Bush Tragedy' 2) Sean Michael Flynn, 'From Ground Zero to Baghdad'"
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Medical Privacy Laws Stifle Doctor-Patient E-Mail | [
"New medical privacy laws have complicated communications between doctors and patients -- especially communication via e-mail. NPR's Larry Abramson and Keith Seinfeld of member station KPLU report on why doctor-patient e-mail hasn't become as popular as some thought it would."
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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In Iraq and Syria, What's Left Of ISIS? | [
"President Trump says ISIS is close to eradicated and is asking European allies to take back ISIS fighters captured in Syria. We assess the remaining ISIS presence in Syria and Iraq."
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Facebook And The Over-30 Crowd | [
"About a year ago, my husband started getting Facebook friend invitations from every girl he ever went to school with. And it seemed as if half of them confessed crushes on him. These were girls frozen in his memory with teenaged breasts, AP English minds, and a sense that anything was possible. Like this one girl... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Subversive Punk Icon Malcolm McLaren Dead At 64 | [
"He was known as the British Andy Warhol, the P.T. Barnum of punk and Dick Clark from hell. Malcolm McLaren died Thursday in a Swiss sanitarium after a long struggle with cancer. He was 64. It's not easy to be the most hated man in punk rock, but for years, McLaren somehow managed. In 1977, he was running a shop th... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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Daniel Schorr Commentary: Gen. Wesley Clark | [
"NPR's Daniel Schorr, senior news analyst, says that Gen. Wesley Clark has the necessary pedigree to be a presidential contender in a time of security concerns."
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"Stories: 1) Writer Aram Roston, Parsing Ahmad Chalabi's Past 2) William F. Buckley: A Man of Many Words"
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'Black In Space' Explores NASA's Small Steps And Giant Leaps Toward Equality | [
"For many Americans, the first moon landing remains the most memorable moment in the history of manned space travel. It was a high-water mark in the space race, but as the United States and Soviet Union were rushing to prove their dominance, a lesser known chapter in that battle was taking place: America's effort t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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How Do I Want to Be Remembered? | [
"For cancer patients, death hovers over everything. It feels sometimes that Death is sitting in the corner, looking at his watch. And when it comes to funerals, there's really one major issue: How do we want to be remembered?"
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Congress Repeals Financial Disclosure Requirements For Senior U.S. Officials | [
"Joining the Senate, the House of Representatives approved a measure today that repeals a requirement that top government officials post financial disclosures on the Internet. The House, like the Senate, acted quietly without a vote. Instead, they sent the measure to the president's desk by unanimous consent. The p... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Sweatin' To NPR: Workout Music | [
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We Have A ScuttleButton Winner! | [
"I think everyone by now is aware that last week's ScuttleButton puzzle led off with a button from the new governor of North Carolina ... and then, last night, North Carolina won the NCAA tournament ... once again showing to the world the influence of this blog. And while Ron Paul did not win the NCAA tournament --... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Colourmusic: 'Put In A Little Gas' | [
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"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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Hillary's NY Campaign | [
"From member station WXXI, Karen DeWitt reports that Hillary Rodham Clinton made her debut as a New York Senate candidate this week. Mrs. Clinton began her campaign-style swing yesterday in upstate New York. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan who is retiring at the end of the next year wholeheartedly endorsed Mrs. Cli... | [
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French Unions Strike to Protest New Jobs Law | [
"French trade unions sponsor a one-day national strike to try and force Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin to abandon a new jobs law that makes it easier to fire younger workers. Commuters faced delays because of the strike. Renee Montagne talks to reporter Eleanor Beardsley in Paris."
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Post Tax Credit, Housing Prices Slide Further | [
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In A World Where One Teen's Voice Is An Internet Hit | [
"Jake Foushee had a cold. He was 13 at the time, at his home outside Chapel Hill, N.C. \"I woke up the next day and my voice went from way up here\" — he pitches his voice high — \"to how it is right now,\" he tells weekends on All Things Considered host Guy Raz. Jake's voice had sunk into a bass that somehow seeme... | [
"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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It's Not Always Easy to Find the Strength | [
"I wish I could answer all of the e-mails that come in. I can't, unfortunately, but I do read them all. And they are amazing, like the people that write them. So many are full of courage, determination, humor and above all, humanity. But there are some that just grab you. A woman named Ruth wrote in. She had starte... | [
"Stories: 1) Habits: How They Form And How To Break Them 2) Dierks Bentley's 'Home' Is Full Of Country Struggles"
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Top Stories: More Turkish Protests; Where Is NSA Leaker? | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As NSA Leaker Disappears, Talk Of More To Come & Charges. -- In Istanbul, Police Move Against Anti-Government Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Lung Infection Hospitalizes Mandela For 4th Day. (VOA) At Least 14 Dead After Twin Suicide Bombers Hit Syrian Cap... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Frontier CEO Jeff Potter | [
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"To mark Veterans Day,<em> Fresh Air</em> presents interviews with Iraq War veterans Brian Castner and Kayla Williams, and WWII veteran Robert Kotlowitz<em>. </em>Also, Brian Turner reads his poem <em>Here, Bullet. </em>"
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'How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' 'Present at the Creation' | [
"Dr. Seuss' Grinch was a mean one. He hated Christmas so much that he decided to steal it --presents, the Whos' feast, tree and all. NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports on the grumpiest holiday character since Scrooge as part of the <EM>Present at the Creation</EM> series."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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Cameron Promises Order As British Rioting Continues | [
"British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed Wednesday to do \"whatever is necessary\" to halt massive riots that have swept London and other major cities in recent days — the worst such violence to hit the country in decades. A wave of arson and looting that started in parts of London on Saturday has spread to othe... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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The Debate on Transfat Labels | [
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Plan to Hand States Control of Head Start Under Fire | [
"The Bush administration and congressional Republicans propose adding more academics to Head Start and shifting some control of the preschool program from the federal government to the states. Democrats fear the changes could gut the popular program. Beth Fertig of member station WNYC reports."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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'Marketplace' Report: Trouble At Wachovia? | [
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"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Police Reform: The View From The White House | [
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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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Clare & the Reasons: 'Science Fiction Man' | [
"The Movie, the debut album from New York-based band Clare & the Reasons, is quirky, to say the least. The record is an 11-track foray into theatrical, space-themed chamber pop that falls somewhere between the score of a Broadway musical and a collection of sweet and playful nursery rhymes. \"I think this record is... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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