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Delroy Lindo: I Think Of 'Da 5 Bloods' As 'A Love Story' | [
"Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee's new film, follows five friends who shed blood, sweat, and tears together in the 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam War — and who return, after 50 years, to bring home the body of a fallen friend, and perhaps a treasure buried with him. But is the treasure true riches, just reparatio... | [
"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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'Cameron Post' Creators Take Aim At Gay Conversion Therapy | [
"'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' is a new film about a high school girl who's sent to a Christian gay conversion therapy center after she's caught kissing another girl. We talk with filmmaker, Desiree Akhavan, and Emily Danforth who wrote the novel that the film's based on. Akhavan is bisexual, and her parents a... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Stephen A. Smith, a Fresh Voice for Sports TV | [
"The outspoken host of ESPN's <EM>Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith</EM> is a former sportswriter for <EM>The Philadelphia Inquirer</EM>. He's also a regular commentator on ESPN shows. He talks with Ed Gordon about his new visibility."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 4, 2007 Talk About It:Baltimore Sun: A New Type of African-American Politician -- \"A generation ago, most African-American political candidates pursued elected office as an extension of civil rights activism. Today, a new crop has emerged: post-civil rights, change-chanting candidates who def... | npr | {
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Powell to Raise Terrorism Questions in Syria Visit | [
"Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives in Damascus, Syria. He's expected to press Syrian leaders to drop support for for Palestinian and Lebanese militant groups that the Bush administration views as terrorist organizations. NPR's Kate Seelye reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Decline in Oil Prices May Not Last | [
"Oil prices have fallen more than $12 a barrel from their peak level after Hurricane Katrina. But with domestic production still feeling the effects of that storm, government forecasters suggest the downward trend may be ending."
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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For Legal Pot Sellers, A Big Tax Problem | [
"An obscure tax code provision crafted for drug dealers is giving state-licensed medical marijuana dispensaries a headache. In Colorado, federal income tax rates for dispensaries can soar as high as 70 percent because of a tax code section that does not allow businesses to claim certain deductions. The section is k... | [
"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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Social Inequities, Discontent Grow In El Salvador | [
"In El Salvador, a historic presidential election campaign is drawing to a close. The FMLN, former Marxist guerrillas, have staged a strong challenge to the right-wing, ruling ARENA party. If the FMLN, or Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front, wins on March 15, it would be the first time a leftist candidate ha... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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WATCH: Civil Unions Are Legal In Colorado | [
"At midnight, civil unions became legal in Colorado. The state joined eight other states with similar laws and nine others — plus the District of Columbia — to permit gay marriage. As has become the custom, couples lined up at courthouses across the state in the middle of night, waiting for the clock to strike 12 t... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Supreme Court Delivers 2 Major 5-4 Decisions | [
"It was a big day at the Supreme Court. For now, it blocked a citizenship question from being on the Census. Separately, it said political redistricting is a question beyond the reach of the courts."
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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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Coronavirus: A View From Hong Kong | [
"Fears about coronavirus have been hammering the global economy. The markets saw their worst week since 2008 and the Federal Reserve announced that it was prepared to step in to help the economy if necessary. Also companies from Apple to Nike announced their earnings and supply chains would be impacted by the virus... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Summer Comics Poll: Meet Our Expert Panelists! | [
"Back in May, we asked you to tell us about your favorite comics and graphic novels — and you rose to the challenge. We got more than 7,000 nominations, so while you all are lolling around in the frosty air conditioning (or outside in the sun ... weirdos) we've been working away to whittle those thousands of nomina... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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'A Fire I Can't Put Out': Texas State Fair's 'Big Tex' Destroyed By Blaze | [
"If you've ever been to the Dallas area during the State Fair of Texas, you no doubt have encountered Big Tex. He's impossible to miss. He wears size 70 boots and a 75-gallon hat. His height comes in at a stunning 52 feet. He's an icon, his western shirt dusted off every year since 1952. Today, there is stunning ne... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Better Than Expected Job Growth In June. -- Pope John Paul II Will Be Made A Saint. -- Egypt On Edge: Nation Braces For Protests Of Morsi's Ouster. -- Book News: Asteroid Named For Iain Banks, Author Of Cosmic Fiction. Other news: -- \"28 Hurt In Simi Valley Fireworks Explosio... | npr | {
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DJ Sessions: The '90s Are Alive | [
"In this edition of Here & Now‘s DJ Sessions, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with KCRW’s Liza Richardson, who shares some of her favorite new music — much of it heavily influenced by ’90s grunge rock. \nHear previous installments of Here & Now‘s DJ Sessions\n\nNote: We have a Spotify playli... | [
"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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Energy Conservation: Starting At Home | [
"More than a dozen states have adopted ambitious goals to cut back on energy use. My home state, Maryland, has one of the most aggressive plans. This spring, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a law that calls for a 15 percent reduction in electric use, per capita, over the next seven years. If successful, Maryland will ... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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NYC Approves Building With Separate Entrance For Lower Income Residents | [
"Anger has been building this week over the news that New York City has approved a developer’s plans for an apartment building with two separate entrances: one for wealthy residents, and another for those living in affordable units. The Riverside South development project, at 40 Riverside Boulevard on the Upp... | [
"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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Accepting the Reality of Drug Addiction | [
"Commentator Jim Bildner remembers his son's drug overdose at the age of 21. He says he and his wife were in denial about their son's drug addiction. He believes the best defense parents have is to accept that this tragedy can happen to them."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Part II of Toni Morrison: A Mother, A Stranger, 'A Mercy' | [
"In the second of a four-part series, Nobel Laueate and Pulitzer Prize Winner Toni Morrison reads from her new novel, <em>A Mercy</em>."
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"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Etana, Female Reggae Artist Shines | [
"Etana is a reggae soul artist whose music is infused with strength and positivity. She talks to host Michel Martin about the inspiration behind her new album <em>Better Tomorrow</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Murder Charges Dropped | [
"Noah talks with Caitlin Francke, a reporter for the Baltimore Sun, about the controversial ruling that threw out first-degree murder charges against four men because their trial had been delayed for nearly three years. The trial delays had to do with unavailability of court space and problems with the availabi... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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'Time Together' With Michael Franks | [
"Michael Franks is the man behind the 1976 hit \"Popsicle Toes,\" a cool, summery song that made his name as a smooth jazz artist with crossover appeal. This year, the singer-songwriter is back with his 18th album, Time Together, which has more songs suited for simmering down on steamy days. Franks says, \"I write ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Commentary: Science Fair Daze | [
"Commentator Ed Cullen remebers the agony of his junior high school science fair projects which inevitably were some variant of lumps of clay mounted on cardboard. He outdid himself the year he added a chemical reaction to the mix."
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"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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For Virginia Museum Director, Life Is Rarely Still | [
"Alex Nyerges is no stranger to working 16-hour days and wearing multiple hats. As director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, his domain ranges from the art blogosphere to the VMFA's $130 million construction site — with countless travel obligations, fundraising opportunities and donor visits thrown ... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Day At U.N. Underscores Obama's Challenges | [
"In New York for his first visit to the U.N. since becoming president, Barack Obama spent time meeting with other world leaders. He also addressed the U.N. Summit on Climate Change. With progress stalled on Middle East peace talks as well as climate change, it was a day that underscored the challenges Obama faces.P... | [
"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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U.S. Targets Insurgents in Baghdad | [
"The U.S. military is engaged in a new push to control violence in Baghdad. Host Madeleine Brand speaks with NPR's Corey Flintoff about efforts to sweep the city's toughest neighborhoods of insurgents."
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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 Choir': A Joyful Documentary Series For Your Inner Theater Geek | [
"Let me tell you a story. When I was at press tour all the way back in January, BBC America had a panel discussion about The Choir, which has been airing on the BBC in bits over a period of several years (and has won a bunch of awards). On the panel was Gareth Malone, the young choirmaster (he was 30 when filming s... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Wright Strikes Back; Blogs Light Up | [
"<em>News & Notes</em> Web producer Geoffrey Bennett talks with Farai Chideya about the hot topics on our blog, including reaction to Rev. Jeremiah Wright's reemergence in the press and the acquittals in the Sean Bell shooting case."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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The French National Orchestra | [
"The French National Orchestra performs a Halloween classic: Vassily Sinaisky (VAH-sil-lee sin-NEYE-skee) conducts \"Night on Bald Mountain\" by Modest Mussorgsky. Recorded at the Champs-Elysees Theatre in Paris. (Radio France/European Broadcasting Union)"
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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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Transcript: Mitt Romney's Acceptance Speech | [
"Transcript of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's acceptance speech as prepared for delivery at the Republican National Convention: Mr. Chairman, delegates. I accept your nomination for President of the United States of America. I do so with humility, deeply moved by the trust you have placed in me. It ... | [
"According to The Huffington Post, not everyone is happy with John McCain's choice for Vice President. In fact, former Reagan speech writer Peggy Noonan and former John McCain adviser Mike Murphy were caught on camera disparaging the Sarah Palin pick as \"gimmicky\" and \"political bulls**t\". Watch the video and s... | npr | {
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Paul McCartney Scores First U.S. No. 1 Debut Ever With 'Egypt Station' | [
"It might sound hard to believe, but being a Beatle doesn't necessarily assure chart-topping success — but never underestimate the pull of Paul McCartney. The iconic pop star's 18th solo album, Egypt Station, has debuted in the top spot on the Billboard 200, marking the singer's first No. 1 album in the U.S. in 36 ... | [
"It's an exciting week for new music. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR's Rodney Carmichael, Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson and Tom Huizenga, along with WBGO's Nate Chinen about the best releases for June 29. This includes Drake's highly-anticipated double album, Scorpion, Florence and the Machine's te... | npr | {
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'Useful Delusions' Examines How Beliefs Can Be Powerful In Positive And Negative Ways | [
"A few years ago, former NPR journalist and Hidden Brain podcast host Shankar Vedantam became absorbed with the story of Donald Lowry. Decades ago this Illinois man impersonated a woman, writing thousands of love letters to men across America — and he asked them for money. Some of the men who were fooled by this co... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Armenian Genocide Bill Loses Steam | [
"Lawmakers backing a bill to label the 1915 killing of Armenians in Turkey as genocide are stepping away from the measure."
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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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This Week On Alt.Latino: New Music From Brazil, Colombia, Mexico And More | [
"English / Spanish One of my favorite foods of all time is the sancocho. It's a delicious stew with variations across Latin America, made of a melee of ingredients — vegetables, different types of meat, sometimes fish. Rich, nutritious and flavorful, sancocho is the ultimate comfort food, also known for healing pro... | [
"Use the list below to browse NPR's Best Music of 2010 recommendations. Each critic's list is presented separately. Click on the article names to read our critics' comments about the albums. You can also download the full list as a .pdf file (Windows: Right-Click and \"Save Link As\"; Mac: Control-Click and \"Save... | npr | {
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5 Acts Not To Miss At Newport Jazz 2014 | [
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"Use the list below to browse NPR's Best Music of 2010 recommendations. Each critic's list is presented separately. Click on the article names to read our critics' comments about the albums. You can also download the full list as a .pdf file (Windows: Right-Click and \"Save Link As\"; Mac: Control-Click and \"Save... | npr | {
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Friday Comedy: Bill Maher | [
"Tavis Smiley speaks with Bill Maher, former host of the award-winning TV program <EM>Politically Incorrect</EM> about politics and Maher's latest book, <EM>When You Ride Alone, You Ride With Bin Laden</EM>. (9:33)"
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2020 Kroc Fellows Begin Their First Week at NPR | [
"NPR is proud to welcome this year's Kroc Fellows to NPR: Rosemary (Rosie) Misdary, Eva Tesfaye and Emma Peaslee. They will spend the next year receiving hands-on training in audio and digital journalism, including writing, reporting, producing and editing. Their work and study experiences include both print and au... | [
"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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Romney Picks Up More Delegates In GOP Race | [
"Roughly half the delegates to the GOP nominating convention have now been chosen, and Mitt Romney has emerged as the prohibitive favorite — eager to lead the party against President Obama. So how does he use the next five months until the convention begins?"
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Registering Voters in Jail | [
"NPR's Libby Lewis goes to a jail in Philadelphia where, as in other states, voting rights groups are giving eligible prisoners the chance to register to vote."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Lost Kitchen Restaurant Made Chef's Small Hometown A Dining Destination | [
"One of America's most coveted dining experiences is a 40-seat restaurant in a converted grist-mill in the rural village of Freedom, Maine. Chef Erin French, who is self-taught, opened the Lost Kitchen in her hometown of Freedom without much of a plan. She loved the space, and at first thought she would make Englis... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning Poverty Into A Multibillion-Dollar Industry 2) John Prine: Midwestern Mind Trips To The Nth Degree"
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Be Attentive, And You'll Find TV In These Words | [
"On-air challenge: Every answer is the name of a popular TV series past or present. For each word or phrase given, remove some of its letters so that those that remain, reading from left to right, will name the show. Every answer will use at least half the letters of the given word or phrase. For example, \"Brownie... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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Paris Mourns Victims Of Terror Attacks | [
"Residents and visitors in Paris are mourning the victims of Friday's bomb and gun attacks that killed 129, and injured hundreds more. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with reporter Lauren Frayer."
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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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Think Our Cable Chat Shows Are Raucous? In Jordan They Pull Guns | [
"That headline may seem familiar. It's borrowed from a post we wrote last month about an altercation on a Greek TV show. We're reprising the title, because a Jordanian television talk show has seen that altercation and raised it by a gun. Here's how Abu Dhabi's The National describes the incident: \"Things became ... | [
"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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Brain Implants Are 'Life-Changing' For Science Teacher Coping With Essential Tremors | [
"People living with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors have to deal with uncontrollable shaking that can make it hard to do something as simple as drink from a cup. Some patients have had success treating their condition with neurostimulators — devices implanted in the brain dur... | [
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Low-Fat Diet Checks Return of Breast Cancer, Study Says | [
"The idea that a low-fat diet might prevent breast cancer recurrence goes back more than two decades. Now scientists report the results of a large study that finds more evidence to support the theory."
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Scotland Yard Press Briefing Provides Details | [
"Scotland Yard, London's metropolitan police, holds a press conference outlining details of Thursday morning's attacks, the latest updates on the transport system and treatment of the injured."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Loses Extradition Appeal. -- Lawyer: One Of Cain's Accusers Wants Her Story Told. -- Crisis Talks In Cannes Over Greek Bailout Plan. -- French Newspaper Firebombed After Satire Involving Prophet Muhammad. Other stories of the day include: Read Mor... | npr | {
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Fringe Presidential Candidates | [
"Eric Westervelt of New Hampshire Public Radio eports on so-called \"fringe\" presidential candidates registered for the New ampshire primary. In addition to President Clinton and Bob Dole, more than 60 andidates may enter the race."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Information Overload? Not Everybody Is Feeling It, Pew Study Says | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Americans Warned Not To Travel To Pakistan. -- Powerball Jackpot Winners Include 16 N.J. County Workers. -- Obama Set For News Conference Friday Afternoon. -- Book News: Barbara Mertz, Mystery Novelist Of Many Names, Dies. Other news: -- \"Heavy Rains Unleash Deadly Midwest Fl... | npr | {
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'They Ordered Me To Get An Abortion': A Chinese Woman's Ordeal In Xinjiang | [
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Reaction to Gore's Speech/ Lewinsky Sex Scandal | [
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Eric Clapton And J.J. Cale: Notes On A Friendship | [
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Joint Petroleum Venture | [
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As Red Cross Arrives In Guantanamo, Hunger Strike Grows | [
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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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50 Years Later, Honoring Vietnam Veterans | [
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Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala Reflects On 1995 Government Shutdown | [
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What Makes A Craft Beer? | [
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Du Bois, Still Relevant in the 21st Century | [
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Gay Marriage, Summer Jobs Get Listeners Talking | [
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How A Chef Really Shops: An Annotated Grocery List | [
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Water Crisis Puts Oregon Community At A Crossroads | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Boeing Production Workers Return To Work | [
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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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Weekend Edition Social Media Report | [
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After Afghanistan: Amputee Rebuilds Life in America | [
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Young Workers Doubt Future of Social Security | [
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Record Number of High School Seniors in NBA Draft | [
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Economy Shrank At 0.1 Percent Annual Rate In Fourth Quarter | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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In Meeting His Dad, A Son Finds 'Another Part Of Me' | [
"George Robinson's parents never married, and he didn't know his biological father. Growing up, Robinson always wondered what his dad was like. It took Robinson more than 40 years to find him, eventually tracking him down on the Internet, and it turns out his father never knew he had a son. Robinson recently told h... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
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Top Stories: Wikileaks Founder Speaks; More NATO Troop Deaths | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Historic Step, Obama To Visit Hiroshima Later This Month. -- Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains. And here are more early headlines: German Police Allege Militant Stabs 4, Kills 1 At Train Station. (ABC) U.S., European Defense Leaders Warn Britain Ag... | npr | {
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MoMA Workers Must Decide Whether To Return To Work Amid Pandemic | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Federal Court Prepares To Consider Texas Gerrymandering Case | [
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Imam Rauf: Vision Of Manhattan Islamic Community Center 'Still Alive' | [
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Neither Flood, Nor Fire, Nor Virus Shakes The Virtual Calm Of 'Minecraft' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Ford Posts Unexpected Profit | [
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Ex-Baltimore Mayor Gets 3 Years In Prison For 'Healthy Holly' Children's Book Scheme | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory Signs Voter ID Bill. -- In Nigeria, Boko Haram Suspected In Attacks That Kill Dozens. -- Rodeo Clown Who Wore Obama Mask Banned From State Fair. And here are more early headlines: Israel Shoots Down Rocket Headed For Coastal City. (New York Times) ... | npr | {
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Reading Your Letters | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Modem Operandi? | [
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Dodd & Hatch: We Can Craft Health Care Bill | [
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Russian Hackers Hit The U.S. Yet Again — A Security Expert Details How To Respond | [
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Ukraine's Separatists To Proceed With Vote, Despite Putin | [
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Rumsfeld Employed Secret Intelligence Forces | [
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Pencils Down? French Plan Would End Homework | [
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The Race Is On For Control Of 5G Wireless Communications — And China Is In The Lead | [
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Supreme Court Upholds Law Allowing Military Recruiters on Campus | [
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Lebanese Army Weighs Next Move in Standoff | [
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Bullrider Lives His Rodeo Dreams | [
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GAO Finds Many Claims About Supplements Mislead | [
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AIDS Conference to Debate HIV, Circumcision Link | [
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Hostage Situation Weighs On Midland City, Alabama | [
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Muslims Adapt To A New Reality For This Year's Ramadan | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Latest Ryanair Cost-Cutting Measure? Replace Lavatories With Seats | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Cardi B Can't Trademark 'Okurrr' | [
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Newspapers Showed 'Eerie Calm' As Civil War Began | [
"On the 150-year anniversary of the start of the Civil War, Melissa Block speaks with Harold Holzer, author of several books on the Civil War period, about what newspapers said back then — both in the North and the South."
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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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"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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US Loans Vaccines To Mexico, Canada | [
"AstraZeneca's vaccine has not been authorized for use in the United States, but the nation has millions of doses in its stockpile. Now, the Biden administration has announced it will loan some of those doses to Mexico and Canada. And a delay in 2020 census tallies is posing problems for states that need to draw le... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Be Quiet: "We Prove It" | [
"Be Quiet is the performance and recording name for Guzman Risso. He's a solo artist living in Montevideo, Uruguay. A multi-instrumentalist with a love for quirky, rambling folk music, Risso is just one of more than 2,000 artists who participated in this year's RPM Challenge, The Wire magazine's annual open invit... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The Kirov Orchestra Of St. | [
"The Kirov Orchestra of St. Petersburg, conducted by Valery Gergiev (GAIR-gee- ev), performs the Overture to \"Russlan and Ludmila\" by Mikhail Glinka. Recorded in concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington. (NPR)"
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"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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Questions Linger About President Trump's Washington, D.C., Hotel | [
"Congress and the General Services Administration Inspector General are raising new questions about President Trump's hotel that's leased from the federal government."
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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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Why 'Black Friday' Has Dark Roots | [
"Black Friday may not yet be a bigger holiday than Thanksgiving, but it certainly has a bigger marketing budget. Retailers may have needed it to overcome the term's long and negative history. And that's well before you get to talk of striking Walmart workers, or violence involving impatient shoppers in recent years... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Not to Miss: Lists with a Twist for 2006 | [
"What better way to spend the weekend than reading a bunch of lists. No, really. It's the end of the year, and you probably didn't pay attention to a lot of important cultural stuff. \"Best of\" lists tell you what you've missed. We at NPR are happy to do our part. Our 2006 lists cover the funnest books for kids, t... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Beyoncé Is The 21st Century's Master Of Leveling Up | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Dublin Guitar Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Don't ask the members of the Dublin Guitar Quartet to play the time-honored classics of the Spanish repertoire. They might play traditional Spanish style classical guitars, but they're not your standard guitar ensemble. The Dubliners are strictly devoted to contemporary music. They've been commissioning new pieces... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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