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Former Justice Deputy Describes Political Clash | [
"Leaders at the White House and the Department of Justice clashed long before last year's dismissal of U.S. attorneys, according to former Deputy Attorney General James Comey. Comey, who worked under John Ashcroft in President Bush's first administration, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the fi... | [
"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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ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' Album Is A Woozy, World-Weary Trip | [
"ScHoolboy Q returns with CrasH Talk, his fifth studio album three years removed from his Grammy-nominated Blank Face LP. Preceded by singles \"Numb Numb Juice\" and \"CHopstix\" (featuring Travis Scott), the Top Dawg Entertainment MC comes through with dependable bars on the project, which boasts features from tw... | [
"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Excerpt: The Hunt For Vulcan | [
"Chapter 1 \"The Immovable Order of the World\" August 1684, Cambridge. Edmond Halley had suffered a sad and vexing spring. In March, his father disappeared under suspicious circumstances—a not-altogether-unusual fate in the political turmoil that shot through the last years of the Stuart dynasty's rule. He was fou... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Obama Joins Justin Trudeau, Mexican President At Summit In Canada | [
"President Obama joined Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Peña for a summit meeting in Ottawa on Tuesday."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- His Immigration Views Were Shaped by Time Abroad, Sen. Tim Kaine Says. -- Trump Still Won't Say He Believes Obama Born In U.S. Despite Campaign Claim He Does. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Talk Trade With TPP Supporters, Including Kasich. (CNN) Vigil For ... | npr | {
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What's Happening on Our Blog? | [
"<em>News & Notes</em> Web producer Geoffrey Bennett talks to Farai Chideya about response on our blog, \"News & Views,\" to our coverage of the death penalty and a new kind of tourism in Kenya."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Caucusers to Candidates: Call Me . . . | [
"The affair started back in the spring. First came the staffers, then the volunteers, the press and finally the candidates themselves. They wined and dined Iowans, showed them a good time -- Oprah, Kevin Bacon . . . even Chuck Norris. And when caucusers finally put out . . . the good word for their chosen candidate... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Ninety Young Musicians Are | [
"Ninety young musicians are gathered this month at the University of Maryland for the annual National Orchestral Institute. From one of their four public concerts, we'll hear the NOI Philharmonic, conducted by Marin Alsop, performing the Overture to \"The Silken Ladder\" by Gioacchino Rossini. Recorded June 14th in... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Adia Victoria Reckons With The South | [
"Adia Victoria Paul spent a good bit of her South Carolina childhood in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, but you won't hear the songwriter wax nostalgic for a pastoral paradise. The South we used to hear about in songs was a land of shade trees, sweet tea and southern belles. Victoria makes it abundantly ... | [
"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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Anjelica Huston Tells Her 'Story' Of Growing Up With A Director Dad | [
"The actor's new memoir, A Story Lately Told, covers her early life growing up in Ireland, the daughter of director John Huston. In 1969, the two collaborated on a film, and it was disastrous."
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"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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#FreeKesha Puts A Legal Battle In A Public Spotlight | [
"The Twitter hashtag \"#FreeKesha\" has gone viral. The pop singer is not actually imprisoned, but she is trapped in a recording contract with Sony. It's not an unheard of battle in the history of music. But the reason Kesha wants out is different: She says she was sexually abused by her producer for years. Kesha w... | [
"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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Look What They Made Her Do: Taylor Swift To Re-Record Her Catalog | [
"Ending a summer of speculation, singer Taylor Swift confirmed Thursday that she's planning to re-record her existing catalog in order to regain artistic and financial control of her material after her former record label sold it in a reported $300 million deal. Swift first spoke publicly about her plans in an inte... | [
"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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'Tinker, Tailor': The Greatest Spy Story Ever Told | [
"When I was 12, I was hooked on James Bond, both Ian Fleming's elegantly pulpy novels and the cartoonish movies they spawned. One day, my friend's older brother, who went to Harvard, tossed a paperback onto my lap and said, \"Here's the real thing, kid.\" The book was The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, the 1963 th... | [
"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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Trump Administration Announces New Scrutiny Of Nursing Homes | [
"The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is ordering health inspectors to focus on infection-control practices at nursing homes and hospitals, particularly those where coronavirus infections have been identified among patients or in the community, CMS administrator Seema Verma announced Wednesday. \"We are hyp... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Republicans React With Glee To Speaker Boehner's Resignation | [
"House Speaker John Boehner's resignation from Congress was embraced as a victory by the right wing of the Republican Party. Social conservatives celebrated the news at a conference in Washington."
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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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With Cuban Travel Ban Lifted, Families Are Reunited | [
"Thanks to President Obama, I once again have family in Cuba. In June 2004, the Bush administration enacted a set of regulations intended to stop the flow of dollars to Cuba. It limited Cuban Americans to one visit to the island every three years, and then only to visit immediate family members — officially define... | [
"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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Feds Raid Software Company | [
"NPR's Tovia Smith reports on today's raid of a Boston high-tech firm called Ptech Inc. to investigate allegations it is secretly funded by a Saudi businessman who is designated by the U.S. government as a terrorist financier. The firm's clients include the FBI, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Hous... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Heritage Month Special: Mexican Music Then And Now | [
"Three portraits of musicians and a filmmaker who illuminate distinct forms of Mexican music expression."
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"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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Yugoslavia - World Reaction | [
"NPR's Tom Gjelten reports on international reaction to the change of power in Yugoslavia. For years, the U.S. and European Union imposed embargoes and sanctions against the country in order to put pressure on then-President Slobodan Milosevic. But this may change with a new, democratically elected leader."
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Louima Vs. Nyc Police | [
"NPR's Melissa Block reports on opening statements in the federal trial of five white New York City police officers, who are accused of violating the civil rights of Abner Louima, a Haitian immigrant. The prosecution accuses the officers of \"torturing\" Louima at a Brooklyn police station after they arrested h... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Coronavirus Nurses Ask An Ebola Veteran: Is It OK To Be Afraid? | [
"Martha Phillips knows exactly how it feels to suddenly find yourself up close to — and unprotected from — a deadly virus. In 2014, Phillips, an emergency room nurse, was at the bedside of a suspected Ebola patient in Sierra Leone when the disposable plastic guard attached to her head came loose. \"I turned my head... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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Retaliation Against Iran, Trudeau Admits Wearing Brownface, Fed Cuts Interest Rates | [
"Saudi Arabia presents bits of wreckage as evidence. They're blaming Iran for the attack on their oil facilities. How could the administrations in Washington and Riyadh respond? An old photo shows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dressed in brownface. What are the circumstances surrounding that picture? Also,... | [
"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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Women's Wrestling a New Olympic Sport | [
"Women's wrestling has gained respect as the only new sport to be included in the 2004 summer Olympic Games in Greece. Jessie Graham visits the U.S. women's wrestling team as it was preparing for last weekend's world championships in New York City."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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U.S. Ambassador To Yemen On Risk Of Country Becoming A Failed State | [
"In Yemen, years of war have driven millions of people from their homes and left millions more without enough food and at risk of cholera. Matthew Tueller (@USEmbassyYemen), the American ambassador to Yemen, tells Here & Now‘s Meghna Chakrabarti that the U.S. hopes to bring the warring sides together to try t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Federalism Keeps Iraqi Negotiators Talking | [
"Federalism and the relationship between Iraq's distinct regions and cultures is a sticking point in negotiations over a new constitution. Steve Inskeep speaks with Noah Feldman about the Iraqi draft constitution. Feldman, a professor of law at New York University, is a specialist in the relationship between religi... | [
"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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White House Outlines Plan To Give Illegal Immigrants Path To Citizenship | [
"The first details of an initial proposal by the White House to tackle the nation's immigration system include an eight-year path to legal residency for illegal immigrants. A draft of the plan, which USA Today says was leaked to the newspaper by a White House official, proposes the creation of a \"Lawful Prospectiv... | [
"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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Former Republican Senator John Danforth | [
"A retired Episcopal priest, Danforth represented Missouri in the Senate for 18 years. He is also the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Recently, Danforth has been outspoken about the Christian conservative bent of the GOP, writing that \"Republicans have transformed our party into the political arm of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Rabid Reader: Kennedy's 'Grace and Power' | [
"NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates reviews the book <EM>Grace and Power</EM>, a new history of the private side of life in the Kennedy White House."
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"Stories: 1) In 'Willing,' Pursuits of the Flesh for a Flagging Spirit 2) 'English Patient' Director Anthony Minghella"
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Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications | [
"The state committee that will recommend which researchers should receive grants from California's stem cell institute meets today in San Francisco. The group will begin sorting through more than 200 applications."
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Rural Hospitals Without Medicaid Expansion Struggle | [
"Expanding who is eligible for health coverage under Medicaid has stirred a heated debate, but in states that have chosen not to expand the program, it’s rural hospitals that are struggling with much of the fallout. In many rural counties, these hospitals are the largest employers, but many say they’re now facing l... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Usaf Training Planes | [
"NPR's Mark Roberts reports that the U.S. Air Force Academy has pulled its new fleet of trainer planes following a number of problems and the deaths of six people using the aircraft. The military planes to modify the planes before putting them back into service."
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Commentary: Driven to Demolish | [
"Commentator John Freyer sends an audio postcard from a demolition derby in Keene, New Hampshire."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Commencement Speaker in Chief, Man Up, and the Rolling Sarcophagus."
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News Brief: Ala. GOP Senate Runoff, Facebook's Role In 2016 Election | [
"Alabama voters are choosing the Republican candidate in a primary runoff election for the state's open Senate seat. And, Facebook will turn over all of its Russian-sponsored ads to Congress."
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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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John McCain Makes Surprise VP Pick | [
"Republican Sen. John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his presidential running mate, a surpise decision that pundits scrambling to learn more about the first-term governor. NPR's John Ydstie offers analysis on Palin's selection and what it means for McCain's prospects in November."
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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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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Suu Kyi Travels To Thailand | [
"Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has left Myanmar for the first time in more than two decades. Her first trip out of the country formerly known as Burma is on a short hop to Thailand to meet with refugees and attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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April Jobs Gain Is Smaller Than Expected | [
"U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month — far below analysts' projections of nearly1 million — and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.1%."
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Privacy 2.0: We Are All Celebrities Now | [
"Privacy is an endangered species. Just ask teen heartthrob Justin Bieber. On a recent trip to Israel, he was hounded by photographers. \"You would think paparazzi would have some respect in holy places,\" Bieber posted on Twitter. Or actress Reese Witherspoon. In the May issue of Vogue, she says it is so hard for ... | [
"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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If It's a Recession, How Deep? | [
"With employers slashing jobs for the third straight month, there is a consensus building that the economy is in a recession. But the question remains as to just how bad a recession it may turn out to be."
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"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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Congress and Healthcare | [
"NPR's Julie Rovner reports there is bipartisan support Congress to pass a bill that would increase spending for Medicare and Medicaid. Many in the healthcare industry say the measure is needed to keep America's hospitals financially sound. But some experts doubt that, saying the economic problems the industry face... | [
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Gershom Gorenberg on Christian Zionism | [
"On today's show we look into the Christian Zionist movement, made up of evangelical Christians who see the rebirth of Israel as a prelude to the second coming of Christ. Journalist Gershom Gorenberg is former associate editor and columnist for The Jerusalem Report. He is the author of the book, The End of Days: F... | [
"Stories: 1) Seymour Hersh: U.S. Making Iraq About Iran 2) Sonnenfeld and Fuller, 'Pushing Daisies' on ABC 3) Ann Patchett's 'Run' Toward Belonging"
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Parrot Aspires to be a Homing Pigeon | [
"\"I'm Mr. Yosuke Nakamura.\" That's how a parrot identified himself after police found him ... lost on a rooftop. The African gray parrot spilled the information to a vet, after keeping mum with the police. His owners had taught the bird what every child should knows: How to recite his name and address. While wait... | [
"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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q: The Podcast from CBC Radio | [
"Get ready to meet the artists you're talking about, and the ones you'll soon love. Whatever you're into — be it music, TV, film, visual art, theatre or comedy — q is there. Expect deep insight, and big surprises. Because on q, arts and entertainment get personal."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Mexico Struggles To Integrate Foreign Students, Including U.S.-Born Children | [
"More American youth are moving to Mexico than there are Mexican youth coming to the U.S. More than half a million American children have moved to Mexico since 2008, and are studying in schools there."
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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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'Marketplace' Report: Burger King's Humane Choice | [
"Burger King has decided it's time to treat animals more humanely. The world's second largest hamburger chain says it will now buy eggs and pork from suppliers who don't confine their animals in cages and crates. Marketplace's Janet Babin talks with Madeleine Brand. MADELEINE BRAND, host: From NPR News, this is DA... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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'3 ½ Minutes' Chronicles Florida Murder Over Loud Rap Music | [
"A new documentary revisits the \"loud music\" murder from 2012. \"3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets,\" takes viewers into private and public spaces, in Jacksonville, Fla., including the courtroom where Dunn is convicted of murder. A middle-aged white man pulls next to an SUV with four unarmed young black men at a gas sta... | [
"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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Your Questions About Italy's GMO Mosquito Experiment, Answered | [
"In February, scientists started releasing genetically engineered mosquitoes in a high-security laboratory in Terni, Italy. NPR was the only news organization allowed into the lab to witness the first releases. Correspondent Rob Stein reported on the start of the experiment: \"Scientists Release Controversial Genet... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Movie Review: 'The Second Mother' | [
"The Brazilian movie, <em>The Second Mother</em>, is a film about the unspoken class barriers that exist within a home that come crashing down when the live-in housekeeper's daughter suddenly appears."
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"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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Inside An ISIS Detention Camp In Northern Syria | [
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Report: Record 38 Million People Displaced Within Their Country | [
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'Farm To City' Deal To Dry Out Stretches Of California's Legendary Salton Sea | [
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Falsetto Alarm: Neighbor's Screeches Warrant A Police Visit | [
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Last Army MASH Unit Donated to Pakistan | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Mankiw: Jobs News a Sign of Economic Recovery | [
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Water Safe, Cleanup Under Way In Tenn. Dike Burst | [
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Mura Masa's 'Complicated' Feat. Nao Is Not Your Conventional, Overblown Love Song | [
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"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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Why Drunk Driving Laws Don't Translate To Driving While Stoned | [
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"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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Baltimore Protests Remain Peaceful After Mistrial In Freddie Gray Case | [
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Summer Reading: Fiction | [
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Former Canadian Ambassador To Afghanistan On Efforts Protect Kabul's Vulnerable | [
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Talk To the Tax Experts | [
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The Fourth Republican Debate In 100 Words (And 3 Video Clips) | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Jobless Rate Ticks Up, But Job Growth Is Better Than Expected -- U.S. Knew Of 'Imminent' Move In Crimea, Top Official Says -- Russian Lawmakers Welcome Separatist Steps By Crimea -- Book News: @GSElevator Author Loses Book Deal Other stories making headlines: -- \"Seven Short ... | npr | {
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Lifetime's TV Movie Remake Is One Bad 'Mother May I Sleep With Danger' | [
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"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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San Francisco Orders Up An Angry Meal | [
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Excerpt: A Treacherous Curse | [
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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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Facebook Bug Exposed Contact Information Stored On Profiles | [
"Facebook has discovered a bug that compromised contact information for millions of people. The company estimates that about 6 million users had email addresses or telephone numbers inadvertently shared with others they have a connection to. CNN explains how the accidental sharing occurred: \"The bug, which has si... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Pentagon Says It Will Investigate Stray Arms Drop Over Syria. -- American Freed By North Korea Arrives Home. And here are more early headlines: Cameraman Recovers From Ebola In Nebraska Hospital. (USA Today) Indiana Police Search Empty Houses After Bodies Of 7 Women Fou... | npr | {
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'God Save Texas': Contradictions Of The Lone Star State | [
"This program originally broadcast April 24, 2018 with Meghna Chakrabarti Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright turns a keen eye to his home state of Texas. The new book is “God Save Texas.” Guests: Lawrence Wright, author of “God Save Texas: A Journey into the Soul of the Lone Star State&... | [
"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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3-Week Funding Bill Gives One Maryland County's Federal Workers Little Reason For Optimism | [
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Youngest Detainee At Guantanamo Pleads Guilty | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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'Surge' Debate a Classic Test of Power of the Purse | [
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Don't Like The Government? Make Your Own, On International Waters | [
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Longtime Bush Adviser Gonzales Succeeds Ashcroft | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Stand-Up Comic Bob Newhart | [
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"Stories: 1) Jon Sarkin: When Brain Injuries Transform Into Art 2) Ernie Kovacs: The King Of Early Television Comedy"
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Kele: From Bloc Party To The Dance Floor | [
"There's no mistaking Kele Okereke's Boxer for a Bloc Party album. The frontman may bring his unmistakable voice and Essex accent to the project, but those are merely hints of his band's influence. After five consecutive years of touring, Bloc Party decided it was time for a break, yet Okereke couldn't sit still. ... | [
"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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Can I Just Tell You: Covering Challenging Stories | [
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Movie Critic Roger Ebert Speaks Again | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Black Friday Checks Recovery's Pulse | [
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Forgotten Ansel Adams Murals Brought Back To Light | [
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As U.S. Vaccine Rollout Speeds Up, Inequality Stunts Progress Worldwide | [
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Philadelphia Plans Supervised Drug Injection Sites | [
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Rendell: Obama Needs To Be Specific About 2nd Term | [
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Barbara Boxer: Rice Hearings and the 2004 Vote | [
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Bulgarian Man, 64, Sets Record Swimming In A Sack | [
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Real Estate Shows Get Makeover Amid Market Woes | [
"During the boom in the real estate market, there was also a boom in TV shows about real estate. Now that the real estate market has flopped, TV shows about real estate are getting canceled — or evolving."
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Arizona Leaders Look at Sustainability | [
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Queen Rania: World Cannot Afford To Be Cynical | [
"King Abdullah of Jordan had a warning for President Obama on Tuesday when the two met at the White House: Time is running out for a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The king's wife, Queen Rania al-Abdullah, who is also in Washington, is reinforcing that message. The queen, who is Palestin... | [
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Trump Will Host China's President In Florida On April 6 | [
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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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Joshua Bell's 'Voice of the Violin' | [
"Tom Manoff reviews the CD by violinist Joshua Bell called <em>Voice and Violin</em>. He says the CD explores some famous pieces in classical music — like \"Song to the Moon\" from Dvorak and Rachmaninoff's \"Vocalise\" — that take on the lyrical play between fiddle and voice."
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WATCH: Royal Couple Leave Hospital With Their Baby Boy | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Kurdish Activists Found Dead In Paris; 'Without Doubt An Execution'. Crazy Or Canny? Talk Grows About $1 Trillion Platinum Coin. And here are more early headlines: Biden To Meet NRA Today On Gun Violence. (ABC) Syria Fires Another Ballistic Missile At Rebels. (Reuter... | npr | {
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Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Arizona And Missouri; Who Bought Them? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Social Media Buzz: On Thanksgiving, Twitter Users Share #ThingsWeShouldThankTrumpFor | [
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"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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From Its October 6th 'St. | [
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Dole & Gop - Dole And Gop | [
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Summer Music Preview | [
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Why So Few Are Watching the Games | [
"NBC is putting on a brave front, saying it's happy with TV audiences so far at the Winter Olympics. But the numbers aren't good, no matter how you dissect them. Average ratings are well behind the Salt Lake City games four years ago. A bunch of plausible theories are in circulation about what's happening. One -- ... | [
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Readiness of Iraqi Security Forces Debated | [
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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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Kurds Unsettled over New Iraqi Government | [
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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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Docs Discover Drug-Spiked Eggplant Sent Beijing Diners To Hospital | [
"Here at NPR, we've heard about some wacky food scandals. There have been gingerbread houses harboring bad bacteria, turkeys trotting around with arsenic in their guts and a prison hooch that brewed up botulism. But a recent report from China may take the cake –- or should we say, the eggplant. Two people in a Beij... | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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At Chernobyl, Building a Shelter for a Shelter | [
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Bar Asks Cheeseheads To Burn Favre Green Bay Gear | [
"Some fans of the Green Bay Packers still can't believe that Brett Favre isn't their quarterback. On Monday night, the Packers play their rivals the Minnesota Vikings. Favre is now Minnesota's quarterback, after coming out of retirement. A bar and grill will set up a flaming barrel. A charity will get $10 every tim... | [
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Billionaire Gubernatorial Candidate Owes $15 Million In Taxes And Fines | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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FDA Considers Nonprescription 'Morning-After' Pill | [
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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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