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3. Sources And Methods | [
"NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr discuss \"sources and methods\"...how the intelligence community gathers information."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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MCI Accepts Verizon's Takeover Bid | [
"The board of MCI, the nation's second-largest long-distance phone company -- agrees to a revised takeover bid from Verizon. The new bid is $900 million higher than the company's previous offer and values MCI at about $7.6 billion."
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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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Summer Science Reading | [
"Guests: <br /><br /> MARGARET BUSH <LEM>Former children's librarian</LEM> <LEM>Reviewer, <EM>Appraisal</EM> (publication that reviews current science books for children and teenagers)</LEM> <LEM>Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science</LEM> <LEM>Simmons College</LEM> <br />Boston, Massachuset... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale | [
"A different sort of American dream is under construction outside Denver. More than 130 homes are being framed and nail-gunned together. But there won't be any real estate agents staging open houses. Instead of homeownership, this development is all about home-rentership. \"We got started in around 2010 after the h... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Senate Considers Forming A 'Truth Commission' | [
"The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss the organization of a \"truth commission.\" Dana Milbank, national political columnist for the Washington Post, attended the hearing. The commission, if formed, would investigate the use of torture, illegal wiretaps and other alleged abuses of power during ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Lance Armstrong Admits Doping, Oprah Winfrey Confirms. -- White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say. -- Retail Sales Rose As 2012 Ended; Inflation Remained In Check. -- Justice Clarence Thomas Speaks, Many Listen; But What Was He Saying? Other sto... | npr | {
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A Look At U.S.-Mexico Relations As Tillerson And Kelly Meet With Mexican Officials | [
"Trump Cabinet members Rex Tillerson and John Kelly are meeting with officials in Mexico. Antonio Ortiz-Mena of Albright Stonebridge Group discusses U.S.-Mexico relations under President Trump."
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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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Week After Latest Death Rumors, Cubans Get Letter From Fidel Castro | [
"One week after the latest rumors of his death, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has emerged — sort of — in a letter he's said to have written. \"The Cuban government-run newspaper Granma has published a letter signed by Fidel Castro, the first by the 86-year-old former president to be made public since July,\" The... | [
"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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Arroyo's Troubles Stir Speculation in Philippines | [
"Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president of the Philippines after corruption charges forced her predecessor from power. Now Arroyo's husband, son and nephew face similar accusations. Filipinos anticipating Arroyo's departure face an old problem: Who will replace her?"
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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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Loving 'Gatsby' Too Much And Not Enough | [
"[I really hope it goes without saying that this piece about the film adaptation of a decades-old novel gives away the plot of a decades-old novel. But: Be aware.] The sheer zazz that Baz Luhrmann introduces into The Great Gatsby is so imposing in quantity that it's surprising that it can get out of the way enough ... | [
"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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Blending Cultures in the Melting Pot | [
"At 3 a.m., the baby is still crying. My wife has been up for hours trying to calm him. Finally, she hands him to me and says, \"Your turn. Do something.\" I am unpracticed at this. I try to hold him, but his head rolls off my forearm. I try to rock him, but it feels more like a rattling. \"Sing to him,\" my w... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Plastic Wars: Industry Spent Millions Selling Recycling — To Sell More Plastic | [
"Editor's note: NPR will be publishing stories from this investigative series in the weeks and months ahead, even as we focus our current coverage on the coronavirus pandemic. But here's a look at some of our key findings. You can watch the full documentary film from this investigation on the PBS series Frontline. ... | [
"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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Missouri Voters Backed An Anti-Gerrymandering Measure; Lawmakers Want To Undo It | [
"Just two months ago, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment to change how the state draws legislative boundaries. The state's lawmakers, who return to session this week, aren't having it and may seek to nix or rewrite the anti-gerrymandering law. Missouri was one of four states where voters last year ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Gun-Control Battle Spills Over To Super Bowl Ads | [
"Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is airing a 30-second spot in the Washington, D.C., area calling for background checks on all gun sales. The ad, which will air during the third-quarter break of the Super Bowl, shows video footage of NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre supp... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines were: -- Drivers Had Safety Concerns Before Race That Took Indy Champ's Life -- American Woman Stricken At South Pole Is Now In New Zealand -- Cardinals Vs. Rangers: Which Team Will Win The World Series? Other stories making headlines include: Read More -- \"Wall Street Protest... | npr | {
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Out of the Park: Corn Dogs and Cracker Jack | [
"Yawkey Way, the street just outside Boston's fabled Fenway Park, is hopping. But folks are asking for the mustard, not the score. Who can blame them? They've been bewitched by the smell of sausages and franks permeating the air. Given the aromatic circumstances, it's understandable that Boston Red Sox fans aren't ... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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83-Year-Old Scottish Composer Janet Beat Releases Her First Album | [
"Janet Beat is known for her trailblazing work in electronic music. The album, <em>Pioneering Knob Twiddler</em>, features compositions she made on synthesizers, tape machines and other acoustic instruments."
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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House Republicans Change Strategy On Iran Nuclear Deal | [
"Congress returned to Washington for what was supposed to be a meaty debate on the Iran nuclear deal. But that plan has been hijacked by wrangling over a debate process in both chambers of Congress."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Putin Sees U.S. And Russia Working Together To Fight ISIS. -- Reports: FBI Arrests Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Shkreli On Fraud Charges. -- LISTEN: Voices Of Baltimore Protesters In The Wake Of a Mistrial. -- Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, N.W.A. Picked For 2016 Rock And Roll... | npr | {
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Michele Norris On Race, And 'The Grace Of Silence' | [
"Michele Norris, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, can still picture her father vividly: Belvin Norris Jr. walked a little unevenly, with a touch of syncopation. She never thought much of the very slight limp until 2008 -- long after her father's death -- when her uncle made a shocking, off-hand comment. \"I ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Lawyer: Boy's Confession To Killing Dad Was Coaxed | [
"The attorney for the 8-year-old Arizona boy accused of killing his father and another man last month says he needs more evidence before he can consider a plea deal offered by the prosecution. The case now hinges on a videotaped confession that he suggests police may have coaxed. Defense attorney Ron Wood says t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Familiar Phrases Starting With 'T' | [
"On-Air Challenge Every answer in today's puzzle is a familiar phrase in the form BLANK of BLANK, where the first word starts with the letter T. Given the last word of the phrase, the player must give the first word. Example: For \"departure,\" the answer would be \"time,\" as in TIME of DEPARTURE. Last Week's Chal... | [
"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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With Congress Gridlocked Over Relief, Americans Face Continued Unemployment, Rising Food Prices | [
"Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill from advancing Thursday on grounds that it provided insufficient relief. We talk to Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor and economics correspondent, about how Congress’ inaction is affecting Americans still struggling with high unemployment and creeping food prices. This artic... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Two Examples Of The Virtuosity | [
"Two examples of the virtuosity of Fritz Kreisler: He performs his own \"Liebesfreud\" (LEE-bess-FROYT -- \"Love's Joy\") from a recording made in 1926 and joins the Victor Symphony Orchestra for a performance of the traditional \"Londonderry Air.\" (RCA 61649-2)"
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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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5 Signs We're Not In Post-Partisan Paradise Yet | [
"If you follow the latest fashions in Washington politics, you've surely noticed the new look for 2015. It's all about \"showing we can govern\" and putting the flamboyant partisan stylings of past years behind us. Unfortunately, this week the new political season opened in Washington, and that latest theme took a ... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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S. Carolina GOP Primary | [
"NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports from Charleston, on final campaigning before tomorrow's Republican Presidential Primary election in South Carolina. The pressure is on Texas Governor George Bush, who once assumed a victory in South Carolina would be a sure thing. That was before Senator John McCain picked up big mom... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Has Retired From Foreign Service | [
"Marie Yovanovitch, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine until last spring when she was ousted following a disinformation campaign by the president's private lawyer, is retiring — not resigning."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- France Warns Russia And Its Allies Not To Advance On Ukrainian Port City. -- '2014 Was A Catastrophic Year', Amnesty International Says. And here are more early headlines: Officials Say Driver Left Truck On Tracks Before Train Hit It. (Los Angeles Times) Yellen Returns ... | npr | {
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Eating More Nuts And Soy May Help Beat High Cholesterol | [
"If you've got high cholesterol, you know the diet advice: Go easy on foods high in saturated fat like red meat and cheese, and eat lots of fiber and whole grains. The message still holds up, but researchers say it's time to tweak the message. A new study finds there's extra benefit in adding plenty of soy, nuts... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Los Angeles City Officials Look To Cut Police Funding Amid Protests | [
"Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and members of the city council have stated their interest in cutting the Los Angeles Police Department’s budget by $100 million to $150 million. Protesters have been demanding reduced police forces and bigger investments into community services. We talk with Curren Price, one... | [
"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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Host Christopher O'Riley Performs Nick Drake | [
"Host Christopher O'Riley Performs Nick Drake's \"Place to Be.\" <em>This performance originally aired Dec. 13, 2006.</em>"
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"Charlotte Children's Choir and tubist Zachary Graff, 17, perform \"Roger Bobo Plays the Tuba\" by Brian Holmes."
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Deadspin: Serena Williams Is One Of The Most Drug Tested Tennis Players | [
"Serena Williams is the most decorated player in tennis today. According to Deadspin, she's also been tested for performance enhancing drugs more than twice as often as other top American women players. Why has she been singled out? Deadspin's Laura Wagner explains."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: Heavy Metal In Hipstamatic | [
"Teru Kuwayama is a photographer based in New York. A selection of his Basetrack photos are now featured in a digital book. Basetrack is supported by a 2010 News Challenge grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Foreign Policy is pleased to present this unique and remarkable collection of photographs... | [
"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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In 'Blood On The River,' The Berbice Rebellion Foreshadows Later Insurgencies | [
"America suffers continued, devastating fallout from chattel slavery. Our nation did not act alone; Europe's colonial powers also reaped mighty profits from the African slave trade. Marjoleine Kars' Blood on the River: A Chronicle of Mutiny and Freedom on the Wild Coast is the \"untold\" account of the 1763-64 slav... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Zoom CEO Tells NPR He Never Thought 'Seriously' About Online Harassment Until Now | [
"Updated at 3:44 p.m. ET The CEO and founder of the newly popular video conferencing service Zoom says he'll make his product harder to use, if it improves safety and security. Zoom has taken off during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to how easy it is to join a virtual meeting on the platform by clicking on a sin... | [
"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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Grandma's Gone, But She Lives On In Google | [
"Dustin Moore of Portland, Oregon, was browsing around town on Google Street View when he spotted a familiar face. The image taken of his late grandma Alice's house captured her sitting on her front stoop, soaking up some sun and reading the paper. Moore says it's one of the last photos taken of her — she died last... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Student Protests In Indonesia | [
"NPR's Julie McCarthy reports from Jakarta, Indonesia that there are more casualties as students continue demonstrating. The students are trying to pressure a special session of the country's top legislative body into instituting greater political reform."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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LeBron James — 'Up, Up And Away' | [
"LeBron James is Superman to Michael Jordan's Lex Luthor. That's going to sound blasphemous, but more than the San Antonio Spurs, whom he faces for all of the marbles in tonight's NBA finals, or any other team he might face in the future, James' biggest foil is actually Michael Jordan, The Greatest Basketball Playe... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Shawshank Reality, He Who Shall Not Be Elected, There's an app for that?"
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Trini Lopez, 'If I Had A Hammer' Singer, Dies Of COVID-19 Complications At 83 | [
"Legendary musician Trini Lopez has died of coronavirus complications in a Palm Springs, Calif., hospital at the age of 83. NPR remembers his life and legacy."
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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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Congress Restores Medicaid To Pacific Islanders In U.S. | [
"Congress has restored Medicaid to Pacific Islanders legally residing in the U.S. under a military and economic Compact. The original entitlement was nullified in the 1990s during welfare reform."
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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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California Lawmakers Won't Get Paid Until Budget Is Balanced | [
"California State Controller John Chiang is being hailed as a hero by many in his state because he's ruled that legislators there won't be paid until they produce a budget plan that he determines is balanced. His decision is costing those 120 lawmakers about $400 a day. Or, looked at another way, his decision is sa... | [
"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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Profile: Tenn. National Guard Capt. Joey Jackson | [
"Capt. Joey Jackson of the Tennessee National Guard is home after more than five months helping care for the wounded in Iraq. The father of two says the plight of wounded Iraqi children often reminded him of his family. Jacqueline Fellows of Nashville Public Radio reports."
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John Kerry To German Students: Americans Have 'Right To Be Stupid' | [
"In his first foreign trip as Secretary of State, John Kerry defended America's civil liberties during his talk with German students. Kerry said that the United States' tradition of freedom of speech — even if it includes offensive speech — is a virtue. He said, according to Reuters: \"As a country, as a society, ... | [
"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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Gardening: Growing Useful Things | [
"As spring approaches join Ray Suarez for a conversation about gardening. Ray will talk to professional gardeners and take calls on how to grow useful things to eat and use around the house. Whether you want to dry flowers, add fresh herbs to your dishes, or raise enough vegetables to feed your family tune in for t... | [
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Bomb Plot Details Leak Out; Travelers Face Delays | [
"British media -- quoting police sources -- are providing more details of how explosives might have been triggered in mid-air. Meanwhile, new security measures mean more delays for travelers."
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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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When Tough Questions Go Horribly Wrong | [
"Nothing exposes you like asking a tough question. Like a boxer extending a jab, you reveal yourself in the moment, stepping aggressively to a subject in a way that also makes you vulnerable. Handle the moment badly, and like an off-balance prizefighter, you might be the one hugging the canvas after a knockout blow... | [
"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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Postal Service Loses Out To Internet, Rival Shippers | [
"The U.S. Postal Service is proposing changes to stem the billions of dollars in red ink it's accumulating. While it's trying to shore up its losses, people's preference for email and online bill-paying — along with competition from the likes of FedEx and UPS — is eating away at its core business."
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"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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What It Means To Be An American This Fourth Of July | [
"With friends and families gathering across the country, following a bleak holiday last year, we ask some of our listeners what it means to them to be an American. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Where Generations Of Soldiers Healed And Moved On | [
"On a recent morning, John Pierce walked across the sprawling hospital campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. On the lawn, he spotted people who have come to define the place in recent years. \"[They were] having physical fitness-type tests,\" Pierce said. \"There were people with notebooks and things, like... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Croatia, Hungary Trade Refugees And Harsh Words | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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'Audience of Chairs' by Joan Clark | [
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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U.S. Envoy Describes N. Korean Nuclear Deal | [
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Avoiding Quake Talk in San Francisco | [
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"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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Hope Or Hype: The Revolution In Africa Will Be Wireless | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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In Brazilian Officials' Taped Conversations, Women Hear Rampant Sexism | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Gender Imbalance in Academic Science | [
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C-SPAN's Online Video Library: An Incredible Resource There For The Sharing | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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DeVotchKa On World Cafe | [
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"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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Op-Ed: Iraq Needs A Long-Term U.S. Presence | [
"August 2010 marks the end of combat operations in Iraq -- and a shift for U.S. troops from a combat mission to one of support. But Retired Marine Col. Gary Anderson says that stability in Iraq will require an ongoing American military presence, similar to the U.S. force in Korea, to contain Iran's influence."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Ice-T, From 'Cop Killer' To 'Law & Order' | [
"Ice-T hustled in his early days and performed with Body Count, known for their song \"Cop Killer.\" But in 1991 he got his big break playing a cop in New Jack City. And he's still carrying a badge — on TV — for Law & Order: SVU. In his memoir, Ice, he shares his story, from gangbanging to making it in Hollywood... | [
"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Fighting Fire with the California Youth Authority | [
"An unusual group of firefighters is helping battle Southern California's blazes. More than 2,000 of them are prison inmates and wards of the California Youth Authority. Gloria Hillard reports."
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Maryland Lt. Governor Eyes U.S. Senate | [
"Michael Steele, the first African American elected to statewide office in Maryland, now looks to fill a seat in the U.S. Senate. The Republican lieutenant governor announced his candidacy last month. Ed Gordon talks to Steele about his campaign, which has been under assault from Democrats and others."
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Israeli/Palestinian Talks | [
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Dreams Of The Young, And The Faithful, Along The Grand Trunk Road | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Can The Mississippi Delta Survive Rising Seas? | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Looking Back At NYC Outages During Sandy | [
"One year ago today, Superstorm Sandy left part of Manhattan completely in the dark and without cell coverage. One coffee shop owner, just opening a new shop, drew many new customers because he had a generator. Jamie Rogers, owner of Pushcart Coffee speaks with Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson about those days with... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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. The Fatherhood Project | [
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Chang'e-5: To The Moon And Back | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- French And American Scientists Share Physics Nobel. -- Seemingly Unrepentant Sandusky 'Is Going To Die In Prison'. -- In Mexico: Cartel Leader May Be Dead, Key Lieutenant Captured. Other stories in the news: -- \"IMF Says Global Recession Risk Grows.\" (The Wall Street Journal... | npr | {
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FBI Probes Weise's Involvement on Racist Site | [
"Jeffrey Weise, the 16-year-old identified as the attacker in Monday's shootings on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota, was active on Nazi-themed Web sites, according to investigators seeking a motive in the case. Weise killed nine in the attacks before taking his own life. Weise killed his grand... | [
"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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Is It Now Too Hard To Prosecute Politicians For Corruption? | [
"With guest host Indira Lakshmanan. Senator Bob Menendez sees his bribery case dismissed after a hung jury and a judge’s decision. A former Virginia governor, meanwhile, saw his charges vacated at the Supreme Court, leading to a domino effect from Louisiana to New York. We’ll ask if it’s gotten 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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'Girl': Belgian Drama About A Young Trans Ballet Student Is On Point | [
"Young Lara is asleep as Girl, Belgium's official submission for this year's Academy Award for best foreign-language film, begins. Her mane of straight blonde hair falls across her cheek as her five-year-old brother Milo (Oliver Bodart) climbs onto her bed, whispering her name. It's clearly a ritual: As she wakes,... | [
"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed Against The NFL's Ray Rice | [
"Citing the completion of a pretrial intervention program, a New Jersey judge has dismissed a felony assault charge that was filed against former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice over a now-infamous incident in which Rice struck his then-fiancee in a casino elevator. Rice hit Palmer during an argument while t... | [
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[Cutaway] Simon/Irish Pubs | [
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White House Releases Report On NSA Surveillance Program | [
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Surprise Win A Dramatic Finish For Suspenseful Derby | [
"The largest crowd ever packed into Churchill Downs Saturday for the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, but much of the intrigue happened behind the scenes. Host Liane Hansen has an update of the final standings of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, where a horse named Animal Kingdom surged to a surprise victory."
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Car Talk 0839 September 27, 2008 | [
"He's a med student, good looking, and eats with minimal grunting--so why is Tara in California concerned about her new boyfriend? Could it be that his choice of domicile is an '86 VW van? Also, the fuel line (wallet) flush pitch appears at \"Fanny's Parasol Barbosh\", a Nissan owner suffers horn envy, and why woul... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 875 2) Latino USA Episode 876 3) Latino USA Episode 877"
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NFL Playoffs, Australian Open | [
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'You Have The Right To Remain Silent.' Or Do You? | [
"\"You have the right to remain silent.\" Any devotee of TV crime dramas or police procedural shows hears the phrase regularly. But new court decisions in recent years have chipped away at that principle. Take the case of California resident Richard Tom. In 2007, he broadsided a car, injuring a girl and killing her... | [
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Millions Of TV Viewers Say Goodbye To 'Breaking Bad' | [
"The audience numbers aren't out yet, but viewership for the very last episode of AMC's <em>Breaking Bad</em> was expected to top 8 million Sunday night. Thirty second ad slots reportedly sold for $250,000, and a promise to buy more ads on other shows."
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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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Christian Novel is Surprise Bestseller | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Seeing Double: Bob Mondello Picks 2015's Best Movies, 2 At A Time | [
"I'm not sure why this happened, but as I assembled this year's best-of list, I kept seeing matched sets: Two terrific desert movies, two swoon-inducing romances, two single-minded crusades by men who think they're already dead, and even a pair of riveting mortgage crisis flicks (and what are the chances of that?).... | [
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MICHAEL MYERS. He stars in the new film "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | [
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"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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South African Artist | [
"Alex Van Oss profiles William Kentridge, a South African artist whose work focuses on the brutalized society left behind in the wake of apartheid. He uses puppetry, works for theater and makes films, all of which are based on his unique charcoal drawings. The first retrospective of his work is currently at the Hir... | [
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Sweet Adelines, A Society Of Women In Harmony, Hits A Milestone | [
"That tight four-part harmony is unmistakable. And it's been around for a long time. Barbershop quartets trace their roots back to the late 19th century, when African-Americans would gather in barbershops and on street corners to sing (it was called \"cracking a chord\"). The term \"barbershop\" was originally a pu... | [
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Politics In The News: Election Day Countdown | [
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Losing Battles In the War On Poverty | [
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Texas Farmers Say State's 'Pickle' Definition Should Include More Than Just Cucumbers | [
"Farmers in Texas are in a fight with the state over the definition of the word pickle. A state regulation says only pickled cucumbers can be called “pickles,” but two farmers outside of Austin think the category should be expanded to other food items. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Anita a... | [
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Navigating The Shift From Complex To Cineplex | [
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"Stories: 1) Tracking The Companies That Track You Online 2) Steve Coleman: 'Harvesting' Funky, Brainy Jazz"
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'Inside Amy Schumer': It's Not Just Sex Stuff | [
"Amy Schumer talks a lot about sex — so much so that her Comedy Central special was called simply Mostly Sex Stuff. But her comedy is about much more than that. On her show Inside Amy Schumer, as well as in her stand-up, she tackles racism and awkward moments, and yes, sex, too. Also sex."
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Pedrito Martinez Group Covers Pop And Jazz And Avoids Kitsch | [
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Should Computer Education Cover More Than Just Coding? | [
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A New Vision For Online Dating: A Profile In Pictures | [
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Commentary: Book Sales | [
"Commentator Andrei Codrescu laments the hard time non-blockbusters have catching browsers' attention on bookstore shelves. He details the thought-process that a potential reader goes through in making a bold determination if he or she should actual buy a lesser-known work. It is this detail that gives us insight i... | [
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Nursing Homes Run Short Of COVID-19 Protective Gear As Federal Response Falters | [
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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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Iraqi Governing Council Approves Interim Constitution | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand talks with John Daniszewski of <EM>The Los Angeles Times</EM> about the Iraqi Governing Council's signing of an interim constitution Monday in Baghdad."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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NFL To Stream Online-Only Game For The First Time This Fall | [
"The NFL, long a mainstay of network TV, will be coming to more screens this fall. The league announced that it is partnering with Yahoo to live-stream the October 25 game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars. It's the first time the NFL will stream an Internet-only game (although fans in the two team... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Madeleine Albright: 'Madam Secretary' | [
"Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's new memoir is simply called Madam Secretary. In an interview with NPR's Juan Williams, Albright discusses what it was like to be the first female secretary of state, her opinion about the timing of the recent war in Iraq and the lessons of the U.S.-led war in Kosovo. ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"Putin' on the Trump,\" \"Two-Facedbook\" and \"Running for Office in Manolo Blaniks.\""
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In 2015, Deportations Reached Lowest Level Since 2006 | [
"In 2015, the United States' Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported fewer people than it has since 2006. According to new numbers released by the Department of Homeland Security, 235,413 people were deported by ICE in fiscal year 2015. According to the AP, that's the lowest number recorded by the Obama admini... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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ABBA's Essential, Influential Melancholy | [
"Dressed in black and greeted by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, former ABBA members Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson took their 2010 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seriously and sincerely. While Lyngstad definitively dismissed reunion rumors, Andersson spoke of the quartet's musical root... | [
"Stories: 1) Christopher Dickey: Intelligence The NYPD Way 2) Elusive Fol Chen Offers Dark, Whimsical Debut"
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Focus On Fracking Diverts Attention From Horizontal Drilling | [
"Mention the recent surge in oil and natural gas production in the U.S. and one word comes to mind for a lot of people: \"fracking.\" Hydraulic fracturing is a controversial technique that uses water, sand and potentially hazardous chemicals to break up rock deep underground to release oil and natural gas. But ther... | [
"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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Indian Percussionist | [
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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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Many Sunken Ferry Victims Believed To Be Trapped Below Deck | [
"The rescue and recovery mission is continuing off the southern coast of South Korea after a ferry capsized earlier this week. More than 200 people are missing. Bad weather is hampering the efforts."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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A Bizarre Truth Triangle: The President, The Public And The Press | [
"The Founding Fathers considered a free press so important they protected it in the Constitution, but some in President Trump's own party think his attacks have gone too far. As he continues to denounce news outlets as \"Fake News,\" the American people's faith in the media keeps dropping. | Want to support 1A? Sub... | [
"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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Drone Attacks In Pakistan Under Review | [
"Since August, the United States has intensified an aerial offensive using unmanned drones in Pakistan's lawless tribal regions. Formally known as Predators, the drones — usually armed with Hellfire missiles — are targeting al-Qaida and the Taliban in western Pakistan, partly to stem cross-border attacks against U.... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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