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Summer Potluck Dishes To Withstand The Heat And Please Crowds
[ "Say you're headed to a summer cookout or barbecue or a family reunion but you don't want to show up empty-handed. What do you bring that can withstand the heat outdoors and make people happy? We asked three chefs for their suggestions for dishes that will stand out from all the beans and burgers and slaw and dips ...
[ "Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?" ]
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The Growlers: Your Best-Kept Secret Favorite Band
[ "Some bands feel like your own best-kept secret. Take The Growlers: The California group got its start when asked to play a house party. For more than a decade since, the band's managed to keep that underground feeling, where every show feels like you're seeing something special, like you're part of an in-the-know ...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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From Hollywood To Des Moines, In Search Of Political Action
[ "Brent Roske is a Hollywood writer-producer-director who's come to Des Moines, Iowa, where he's started a television show that's rapidly become a destination for presidential candidates." ]
[ "Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life" ]
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Last-Minute Reprieve For Georgia Inmate
[ "The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution Tuesday for Troy Davis. The Georgia inmate was scheduled to be executed for the 1989 slaying of an off-duty police officer. Seven of nine witnesses who helped put Davis on death row have recanted their testimony." ]
[ "San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music." ]
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Thurston Moore's Top 5 Acoustic Guitarists
[ "A member of Sonic Youth, which has been challenging and inspiring audiences for more than a quarter-century, guitarist Thurston Moore has always tirelessly championed his musical loves. Whether he's writing liner notes for obscure free-jazz reissues, championing young avant-garde musicians or even unabashedly wors...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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Federal Aviation Administration Grounds Boeing 737 Max 8 And 9 Jets
[ "The United States has grounded all flights of Boeing's 737 Max 8 and 9 planes in American airspace." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Flight From Paris To Cairo Disappears From Radar Over Mediterranean. -- Report Says Trade Deal Would Boost U.S. Economy, But Opponents Say No. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Says Chinese Jets Dangerously Intercepted U.S. Military Jet. (CNN) House Panel...
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Today's show is in honor of the great James Brown who celebrates his birthday this weekend:Wri...
[ "Today's show is in honor of the great James Brown who celebrates his birthday this weekend:Writer BRUCE TUCKER. He was the ghostwriter for James Browns autobiography, –The Godfather of Soul—. Tucker is a contributing editor for –The Black Music Research Journal.— (REBROADCAST from 9/4/90) 12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (...
[ "We pay tribute to \"Little\" Milton Campbell, the blues pioneer who died last week at the age of 71. He'll be buried in Southaven, Miss." ]
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'Top Five': A Good, Not Great, Day In New York With Chris Rock
[ "Chris Rock has been on a tear — a widely shared interview with Frank Rich in New York Magazine, a widely shared guest column in The Hollywood Reporter, interviews with Audie Cornish on All Things Considered, Terry Gross on Fresh Air and Jesse Thorn on Bullseye. And those are just a few of the many conversations he...
[ "Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better" ]
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Beware The Grill Interloper Who's Eyeing Your Tongs
[ "When you invite friends over for a barbeque, you may well discover that the primal tug of meat and fire is too powerful for some male guests to resist. Give them half a chance and they will take over the grill. It's an international phenomenon." ]
[ "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...
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Social Media Advice: Facebook Invitations And When To Click 'Attend'
[ "Social media experts Baratunde Thurston and Deanna Zandt answer listener questions about how to behave in the digital age. This week's question: should you click \"attend\" on a Facebook invitation to help promote the event with the intention of never showing up?" ]
[ "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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Wisconsin School Breaks Up Lunchtime Cliques With Assigned Seating
[ "There's a scene in the movie Mean Girls where new student Cady Heron gets a lesson from her friend, Janice Ian, about the social hierarchy of the high school cafeteria. \"Where you sit in the cafeteria is crucial,\" Janice says. She then maps out the cliques, including preps, jocks and, of course, the \"plastics....
[ "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...
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HIV Is Moving From Cities To Rural Communities
[ "HIV was once a virus that flourished in cities, but it has been moving to rural areas. The small town of Austin, Indiana, is the site of one outbreak. Some 23 percent of the town’s population lives below the poverty line, and substance abuse and intravenous drug use are a major problem. Since December, 150 p...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou...
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Turkey, Armenia In Talks For Diplomatic Ties In Bid To End Century Of Hate
[ "Turks and Armenians continue to chip away at the wall of enmity that's existed between them for more than a century as Turkish and Armenian officials announced today that they were entering final talks that could lead to diplomatic ties between their two nations and a reopening of the border between them. Turkey o...
[ "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...
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Romney, Obama Spin July Jobs Report Differently
[ "Job creation in July was better than in the previous months and better than expected. But Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney focused on the still-high unemployment rate in responding to the report today. President Obama said the report was a sign of progress in the economy." ]
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op...
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GOP Wis. Gov. Scott Walker Loses Bid For A Third Term
[ "Wisconsin voted twice for Barack Obama and then for Donald Trump. Republicans dominated state-level politics there for years. Is there a political shift in the Badger State?" ]
[ "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...
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Russell Baker Dies At 93
[ "Russell Baker, the Pulitzer Prize winning writer who penned thousands of columns for The New York Times, and hosted the PBS television program \"Masterpiece Theatre,\" died Monday at his home in Leesburg, Va. He was 93. Baker got his start as a news reporter with the Baltimore Sun, but became known for his \"Obser...
[ "Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ...
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WHO Study Finds No Evidence Of Health Concerns From Microplastics In Drinking Water
[ "The World Health Organization says there's not enough evidence to conclude that microplastics — which exist nearly everywhere in the environment and show up in drinking water — pose any risk to human health, but it cautions that more research is needed to draw firm conclusions. In a new study, the WHO says that mi...
[ "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...
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Automakers Race To Bring Electric Pickup Trucks To Market
[ "Lots of electric pickup trucks are going to be hitting the road in the next few years. Who's going to buy them? Maybe drivers who are chasing power, not eco-friendly credentials." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte...
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After Sandy: Insurance Claim Battles Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers
[ "It's been more than two years since Superstorm Sandy flooded homes in New York and New Jersey. Yet the legal battles continue over how much insurance should pay. About a thousand homeowners have disputed in court what they call \"lowball\" estimates for repairs. Also, some insurance companies have been accused of ...
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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Morning Edition' Returns: Degenerate Gambler
[ "A New Jersey man pled guilty to concocting a bogus investment scheme and faces up to 20 years in prison. But instead of showing up for sentencing, Brian Strahl faxed the judge a letter saying he was playing in the world series of poker in Las Vegas -- an effort, he claimed, to win funds to pay back victims. The j...
[ "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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Unapologetically Harriet, the Misfit Spy
[ "In 1964, there were two girl sleuths on American bookshelves. Nancy Drew, with her sweater sets and best chums, and Harriet M. Welsch, who wrote things like this in her precious spy notebook: \"MY MOTHER IS ALWAYS SAYING PINKY WHITEHEAD'S WHOLE PROBLEM IS HIS MOTHER. DOES HIS MOTHER HATE HIM? IF I HAD HIM I'D HATE...
[ "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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Bush Urges Conservation, Warns of Shortages
[ "President Bush asks Americans to use energy more efficiently in order to prevent fuel prices from shooting up in the wake of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. He also signals a willingness to tap into strategic oil reserves -- but warns that the nation may still need to brace for shortages." ]
[ "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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Sean Sullivan On 'Song Travels'
[ "Singer and guitarist Sean Sullivan's style is derived from a broad cross-section of the musical landscape, including jazz, standards and blues. When he was a student at the New School, Sullivan formed a bond with jazz legend John Hendricks, who showed him the ropes of the New York jazz scene. On this Song Travels,...
[ "Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'" ]
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Pope Francis Expresses Sorrow But No Apology For Indigenous School Deaths In Canada
[ "Pope Francis expressed sorrow Sunday for the gruesome discovery of a mass grave in Canada containing the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children. The remains were found at a boarding school for Indigenous Canadians, operated by Catholic clergy. \"I join the Canadian Bishops and the whole Catholic Church in Cana...
[ "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...
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The Missed Opportunity Of Sarah Palin
[ "Let's just go ahead and call this thing for Barack Obama. If I've done my math correctly, I'm giving him 369 electoral votes. Clinton-esque numbers. Now, if you have no interest in talking about the \"other side\" of politics, consider the above your takeaway. Take it. Go away (but please come back some other time...
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2." ]
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Hamas Frees Captive BBC Journalist
[ "Alan Johnston, the BBC reporter held hostage by Islamist militants since March, has been freed. At the time of his capture, Johnston was the only Western journalist working full-time in Gaza. The Hamas movement seized full control of Gaza three weeks ago. Johnston's release may be an attempt by Hamas to reach out ...
[ "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...
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Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy Offering Free Prescription Delivery For Prime Members
[ "Amazon Pharmacy launches Tuesday, allowing customers to order and get their prescription medications delivered to their door. Members of the Prime subscription service will get their drugs shipped for free in two days. Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Roben Farzad, host of public radio’s “Ful...
[ "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...
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Limericks: Queen Victoria's Secret?
[ "Korva reads three news-related limericks, on Queen Victoria's secret; hipsters meet hicks; and what happens when the texting generation goes off to college." ]
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven." ]
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Annoying Frog Species Spreads Across Hawaii
[ "John Ryan reports from Hawaii where a species of frog called the coqui is driving residents and ecologists crazy." ]
[ "Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music." ]
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People of Color and Plastic Surgery
[ "In the past, plastic surgery was seen as something of a taboo procedure in the African-American community. Now, more and more blacks, Asians and other people of color are opting for cosmetic surgery, including face lifts, \"tummy-tucks\" and nose reductions. NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with Dr. Julius Few, professor ...
[ "School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts" ]
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Tom Bissell and Greg Sestero Talk About "The Room"
[ "Guest host Jordan Morris sits down with actor Greg Sestero and journalist Tom Bissell. In 2003, Greg co-starred in a movie called \"The Room\". Its stilted dialogue, weird plot points and bizarre aesthetics turned the movie into a cult hit. There were a lot of questions about how and why it was made, so Greg worke...
[ "Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'" ]
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Indicators Of The Year: Housing
[ "2018 was a rough year for the housing market. We take a look at what happened." ]
[ "EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music." ]
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Pompeo: 'President Trump Ultimately Made The Decision' To Hold U.S.-Taliban Talks
[ "Mike Pompeo, the nation's top diplomat, took to the Sunday news talk shows to defend the administration's cancelling of a secret summit between the leadership of the Taliban and the president of Afghanistan. The meetings had been set to take place at Camp David days before the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist...
[ "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...
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Judge Strikes Down Trump's Move To Ease Firing Of Federal Workers
[ "A judge struck down major provisions of three executive orders that would have made it easier to fire federal employees. NPR's Michel Martin speaks to David Borer, General Counsel at American Federation of Government Employees." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar...
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How Patients' Reports On Their Health Can Help Doctors Do A Better Job
[ "For Erin Moore, keeping her son's cystic fibrosis in check requires careful monitoring to prevent the thick, sticky mucous his body produces from further damaging his lungs and digestive system. Moore keeps tabs on 6-year-old Drew's weight, appetite, exercise and stools every day to see if they stray from his heal...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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Why This World Food Prize Winner Wants You To Reconsider Anchovies
[ "If you had to choose between eating a nice, tender fillet of salmon or ... umm, anchovies ... which would you choose? You'd probably choose the salmon, right? But Shakuntala Thilsted, the winner of this year's World Food Prize, would like people to know that small fish — like anchovies, sardines and herring — are ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr...
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Turning the Tables: Your List Of The 21st Century's Most Influential Women Musicians
[ "What does it mean to be influential? When the Turning the Tables team got together to create a list of the most influential women and non-binary artists of the 21st century, we found ourselves challenged by just how much ground that word – \"influential\" – can cover. It's a question that only led us to more quest...
[ "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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Adieu, For Now, To Campaign Characters
[ "The 2008 presidential campaign introduced the public to a hockey mom, Amtrak Joe, a maverick and \"The One.\" But it also brought to the fore some others such as Joe the Plumber." ]
[ "Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?" ]
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U.N. Condemns North Korea Rocket Launch
[ "The United Nations Security Council say it will impose new sanctions on North Korea after its launch of a long-range rocket. Sunday’s action follows a fourth nuclear test a few weeks ago, and the two acts violate existing sanctions. Here & Now‘s Robin Young checks in with our security analyst Jim Walsh...
[ "Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ...
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To Fix What's Broken in Congress, Start 'Small'
[ "The former Speaker of the House says his party is in danger of losing the moral high ground on Capitol Hill. He calls on fellow Republicans to embrace reform, and to return to a vision of smaller government." ]
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op...
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Soldiers' Bodies Were Tortured, Boobytrapped
[ "The bodies of two U.S. soldiers, abducted by insurgents after a clash late last week, are on their way home to the United States, where they will undergo DNA testing. The bodies of Pfc. Kristian Menchaca and Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker were reportedly found south of Baghdad. The attack, in which a third soldier was kil...
[ "Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T...
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Administration Statements On Missile Strikes
[ "Tape: Featuring statements by President Clinton, General Henry Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and by Secretary of Defense William Cohen." ]
[ "Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ...
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Mueller Indictment Of Russian Operatives Details Playbook Of Information Warfare
[ "Outside a Trump campaign rally in West Palm Beach, Fla., there was a cage holding a person dressed up like Hillary Clinton in a prison uniform. In the outrageous state of the 2016 campaign, it wasn't altogether shocking to see someone at a Trump event staging the visual stunt, after the \"lock her up!\" chants tha...
[ "Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking" ]
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For Memorial Day, Andre
[ "For Memorial Day, Andre Raphel Smith conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in Williams' Symphony, in concert earlier this year at Martin Luther King Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA. (ACA Digital/Horton Systems Co.)" ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!" ]
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Favorite Books of 2010: Mara Liasson Suggests Actually 'Reading Obama'
[ "Favorite Books 2010 asks NPR personalities to write about one book from the past year that stood out as a favorite. Mara Liasson is NPR's national political correspondent. For those of you who are sick of the sturm und drang of partisan politics but who still have a little space left on your shelf of books about ...
[ "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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Debt-Ceiling Deal Does Little For Global Economic Ills
[ "With the fight over the U.S. debt ceiling finally over, investors are free again to focus on all the economic challenges that lie ahead, but they are finding little reason to celebrate. Stock markets around the world fell sharply on Tuesday, skipping the \"relief rally\" that customarily follows the resolution of ...
[ "Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E...
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Nilüfer Yanya Shows Off Catchy Melodies And A Stunning Voice
[ "Rising star Nilüfer Yanya caught so much well-deserved buzz with her first two EPs, it was difficult for her to carve out time to write a full-length debut album. But the Londoner has done it, and her debut, Miss Universe, out now, shows off the catchy melodies and grounded guitar playing that first earned Yanya a...
[ "Stories: 1) Anwar Al-Awlaki: An American Citizen, A CIA Target 2) The Mynabirds: A Hypnotic Voice, Radiating Sincerity" ]
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Effective and Concise
[ "It's hard, as a composer, to make a point that's both effective and concise. But Eric Satie, J.S. Bach and Charles Gounod did it quite well. Paul Barritt leads the English Chamber Orchestra with violinist Kennedy in two lovely and short pieces of music: Satie's \"Gymnopedie No. 2\" and the Gounod/Bach version of \...
[ "Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word" ]
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Etiquette For Your July 4 Barbecue
[ "NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Appétit, about proper barbecue etiquette for July Fourth cookouts." ]
[ "Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak...
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An old and a new interview with UPDIKE: From March 16, 1989, UPDIKE's interview about his mem...
[ "An old and a new interview with UPDIKE: From March 16, 1989, UPDIKE's interview about his memoir, \"Self-Consciousness.\"And a new interview with UPDIKE. His new novel is \"Brazil,\" (Knopf). (THEINTERVIEW CONTINUES AFTER THE ATC PROMO). REV. : More with JOHN UPDIKE." ]
[ "2: We pay tribute to ANDREY HEPBURN, who died yesterday from colon cancer, with a excerpt from a 1988 Fresh Air interview." ]
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Observing the Anniversary with the Army
[ "The experience of serving in any military is character building. In Israel, it's compulsory -- and somewhat more dangerous than other parts of the world. This week is the anniversary of Israel the country, and Israel's army -- the Israeli Defense Forces -- and we're marking both by talking about that particular mi...
[ "Breaking News of the Attack on the World Trade Center." ]
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Convenience Store In Massachusetts Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
[ "Updated at 1:35 p.m. ET A $758.7 million dream was dashed for many lottery players in the U.S. Thursday, after news emerged that just one winning ticket had been sold in Chicopee, Mass., for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. The winner is Mavis Wanczyk, 53, who lives in Chicopee and who worked, until today, at ...
[ "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...
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Joshua Green Describes The View From Denver
[ "Journalist Joshua Green discusses the activities at the Democratic National Convention. Green is a senior editor at <em>The Atlantic</em>. His writing has appeared in <em>The New Yorker</em>, <em>Esquire</em> and <em>Rolling Stone</em>." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles" ]
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From Down Under, A Paprikash To Warm You All Over
[ "For many people, paprikash means winter. After all, it's a dish fit for cold, gray days: A belly-warming mix of meat and spices, it's the perfect cure for the doldrums of late January. For Merelyn Chalmers, though, the classic Hungarian casserole recalls someone far dearer: her mother, Yolanda. A survivor of Ausch...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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New Sanction Severely Limits Iran's Global Commerce
[ "Iran has faced international sanctions for more than three decades, which have hurt, but never crippled its economy. Now, a new move by a relatively obscure financial institution in Europe could make it much more difficult for Iran to do basic things crucial to its economy, such as selling oil and obtaining hard c...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ...
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AP: Some CIA Officers Promoted After Huge Errors
[ "According to a new report from The Associated Press, the CIA officers responsible for some of the agency's most controversial and embarrassing mistakes in the war on terrorism weren't disciplined. In fact, some were even promoted. The story was co-written by AP reporter Matt Apuzzo, who speaks to host Robert Siege...
[ "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 ...
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Deaths From Gun Violence: How The U.S. Compares With The Rest Of The World
[ "Editor's note: This story was originally published in October and has been republished with updates following the shooting Wednesday in Florida. It was the deadliest school shooting since a gunman took 26 lives at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. On Wednesday, a shooter killed at least 17 people at Marjory S...
[ "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)...
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New Year, New Mix: St. Vincent, Bruce Springsteen, Damien Jurado, More
[ "Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are back from their holiday journey to the heartland, rested and ready to celebrate the new year with a batch of new music from some of their favorite artists, and latest discoveries. Robin kicks things off with a new cut from St. Vincent, an artist who continues to redefine what ...
[ "Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the...
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Attorneys Case Is Least of Gonzales' Lapses
[ "Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has been involved in some fundamentally troubling things during his time at the White House and the Justice Department. But the firing of U.S. attorneys is the least of them." ]
[ "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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Looking To Rebuild, Egypt Leans On New Constitution
[ "Back in 2011, thousands of Egyptians put their lives on the line to start a revolution that would bring down a dictator. Now the justice and freedoms at the heart of that struggle are being defined in a brand new constitution. <em>Weekend Edition</em> host Rachel Martin talks with Nathan Brown, a professor of law ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo...
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge: Turn An Idea Into Sound — And Win
[ "OK, class, listen up! Here's your assignment for next semester: Take a topic, a lesson or a unit you're learning about, and turn it into a podcast. Yup, we're launching the first-ever NPR Student Podcast Challenge. It's a chance for teachers and students in grades five through 12 across the country to turn your cl...
[ "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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Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Proves Himself A One-Man Movement On 'Ancient Africa'
[ "The reissued album features the sound of the South African musician once known as Dollar Brand. Critic Kevin Whitehead says: \"When Abdullah got a-rumbling, his piano was like a force of nature.\"" ]
[ "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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Your Favorite New Musicians Of 2016 (So Far)
[ "It's only June and this year is already jam-packed with remarkable new artists who've released some of 2016's most memorable music. These are artists who released their very first songs or first full-length albums so far this year.Last week we asked for your picks for the best new artists from 2016's first half. W...
[ "Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009" ]
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How Fast Are Oceans Rising? The Answer May Be In Century-Old Shipping Logs
[ "Off the coast of England, there's a tiny, wind-swept island with the remains of a lifeboat rescue station from the mid-1800s. The workers who once ran the station on Hilbre Island did something that, unbeknownst to them, has become crucial for understanding the future of a hotter climate: They recorded the tides. ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New...
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Cranston Retrospective
[ "Former U.S. Senator from California Alan Cranston has died. <EM>Morning Edition</EM> presents a retrospective." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Identification Theft: The Growing Scam Industry
[ "In the first of a two-part story, Mike Pesca examines identity theft and how it has become a multi-billion-dollar industry. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission estimates identification theft affects 10 million Americans each year, and the problem is only growing larger." ]
[ "Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music." ]
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'Small Explosion' In Davos Blamed On Fireworks
[ "\"A small blast\" that broke two windows at a hotel in Davos, Switzerland, today caused no injuries, the Associated Press reports. And officials from the World Economic Forum, the global gathering of of world leaders, corporate CEOs, artists and activists, say some type of fireworks did the damage. The forum's ann...
[ "Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos...
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TikTok Partners With Oracle And Walmart, Commerce Dept. To Challenge Order That Blocked WeChat Ban
[ "The Trump administration is stepping up its legal battle over WeChat, one day after a federal judge in San Francisco blocked the Commerce Department from banning downloads of the Chinese-owned app in the United States. The Commerce Department said Monday it will challenge that decision, which came just hours befor...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi...
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Airstrike In Afghanistan Renews Concerns Over Civilian Casualties
[ "Gen. Joseph Dunford, the new U.S. and International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, commander in Afghanistan, has only been in charge for a few days, and already he's been summoned to Afghan President Hamid Karzai's office for what looks like a dressing down, according to a press release from the president's o...
[ "Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ...
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U.S. Airstrike Targets Suspected Saddam Location
[ "The U.S. military drops four bunker-buster bombs on a building in a residential Baghdad neighborhood where U.S. intelligence suggests Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein and his sons have taken refuge. U.S. officials say they are \"moderately confident\" that Saddam and one or both of his sons were in the building. Hear N...
[ "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...
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One Week After Paris Attacks, Life Continues In The Place De La République
[ "NPR's Robert Siegel visits a baker whose shop is across the street from one of the attack sites in Paris to see how he is coping a week after the horrific violence." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kerry Announces Paris Trip, Brushes Off Criticism On Missing March. -- TV Wins At Golden Globes Hint At A TV Revolution. And here are more early headlines: Divers Locate 2nd AirAsia Black Box, Must Still Recover It. (Deutsche Welle) A New Winter Storm Is Powering Across...
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New Zealand's Ardern Calls On Social Media Companies To Stem Terrorist Content
[ "New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was one of many who saw horrifying footage of the March 15 terrorist attacks in Christchurch when the video of it started autoplaying in her social media feed. In the wake of the violence in which 51 people were killed, New Zealand immediately imposed new gun cont...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust...
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More Time Together, Though 'Midnight' Looms
[ "Celine and Jesse are sporting a few physical wrinkles — and working through some unsettling relational ones — in Before Midnight, but that just makes this third installment of their once-dewy romance gratifyingly dissonant. It's been 18 years since they talked through the night that first time, Julie Delpy's Celin...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain" ]
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Turning 50 And Staying Fabulous
[ "President Obama turns 50 today. Host Michel Martin discusses what it means to be age 50 with <em>More Magazine</em> Editor-In-Chief Lesley Jane Seymour and <em>Rolling Stone</em> Managing Editor Will Dana." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong" ]
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'Marketplace' Report: Pulling Out Of Russia
[ "Foreign investors are moving their money out of Russia in the aftermath of the armed conflict between the economic giant and Georgia. Alex Cohen speaks with John Dimsdale about what the investment pullout could mean for the global economy." ]
[ "Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music." ]
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NPR Says Goodbye To 90 Staff Members
[ "Friday is the last day for many NPR employees who have chosen to leave the company in a voluntary buyout program." ]
[ "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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New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection
[ "A new program launched by one lawmaker and a psychiatrist helps members of the Capitol Police deal with trauma after the Jan. 6 insurrection." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress" ]
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Bob Bogle Of 'The Ventures' Dead At 75
[ "Anyone of a certain age remembers the music of The Ventures, the seminal instrumental group whose sound defined a certain 1960s surfer groove. You may not have known it was The Ventures you were listening to, but you'll recognize their sound which seemed to be everywhere because of hits like \"Walk, Don't Run\" an...
[ "Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong" ]
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Calexico and Iron & Wine, Josh Rouse, Luna, Beth Wood, and Atash
[ "Radio Without Borders #92August 8, 2007Calexico and Iron &#38; Wine, Josh Rouse, Luna, Beth Wood, and Atash.\n\n\n\tCalexico and Iron &#38; Wine\"Prison On Route 41\"\n\n\n\tThis first performance is a combination of two great artists: Calexico and Iron &#38; Wine. Their collaborative EP In the Reins, highlights t...
[ "Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Modest Mouse, Lucinda Williams, more. With host Bob Boilen." ]
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Commentary: Desert Treasures
[ "Commentator Craig Childs says the looting of Iraq's museums makes him wonder whether ancient artifacts would be better off undiscovered. Despite our best efforts to preserve these items, Childs claims they are fragments of a \"vanishing civilization\" that will inevitably slip through our fingers." ]
[ "Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music." ]
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Louisiana's Chemical Corridor Is Expanding. So Are Efforts To Stop It
[ "Cheap natural gas and access to international ports are fueling a new industrial boom in Louisiana, along the stretch of land locals have long dubbed \"cancer alley.\" The expansion is prompting new efforts to stop the factories, by residents concerned about the impact on their health. Sharon Lavigne grew up in...
[ "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...
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The Grandpa Who Saved His Granddaughter From Ebola
[ "A few months ago, I met a grandpa whom I'll never forget. His name is Edwin Koryan. And he's a pharmacist in Voinjama, Liberia. Edwin remembers the moment he felt the first symptoms of Ebola. He was taking care of his 5-year-old granddaughter Komasa. They were sharing a room and a bed. Edwin rushed to the treatmen...
[ "Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims" ]
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Looking For A Probiotic For Gut Health? Try An Apple
[ "We have all seen the expensive pills and yogurts at the grocery store that promote themselves as probiotic supplements. But new research shows that perhaps the best probiotic aid out there is the one your grandmother promoted: the apple. Other fresh fruits and vegetables aren&#8217;t far behind. In his latest arti...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head" ]
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Political Cartographers, 1 Day Left To Redraw Maps
[ "After what may seem like a lifetime, Election Day will be here Tuesday. As the candidates sprint through a final day of appearances, Democrat Barack Obama remains comfortably ahead of Republican John McCain in national polls. Swings states that previously leaned red have been getting a lot of attention from both c...
[ "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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Poems On the Underground
[ "The London Underground was the first transit system to post poetry in its trains. <EM>Poems on the Underground</EM> catalogs some of the poetry that has entertained commuters in the trains. (STATIONS: The book is published by Cassell in the UK. To read the poems from this segment, visit the <EM><a href=\"hhttp://w...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Baritone Leonard Warren
[ "Baritone Leonard Warren was the last singer to die on stage in a Metropolitan Opera production. From a recorded performance of \"Il Trovatore\" by Giuseppe Verdi, Warren sings \"Il balen del suo Sorriso (eel BAH-layn DEL SOO-oh soh- REE-soh--\"The light of her smile\"). (RCA 6643-2-RG)" ]
[ "Bob Engelhart and Dave Granlund say Flake Off! to winter storms." ]
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Survey: One In Four GOP Governors And Congress Members Won't Support Trump
[ "USA Today surveyed Republicans and found that 26 percent of Republican governors and members of Congress have refused to endorse Donald Trump, the GOP presidential nominee, following the release last week of a 2005 tape of Trump talking about groping women. USA Today&#8217;s Susan Page joins Here & Now&#8216;s Rob...
[ "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...
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Arkansas AG On Google Antitrust Suit: 'I Don't Want What Google Says Is Best'
[ "Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge says that Google's domination among free search engines means it serves up products and services to consumers that may not be the best but rather \"what Google wants you to see.\" Rutledge is one of 11 Republican state attorneys general joining a Department of Justice anti...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Threats And Crises Are 'Just Normal North Korean Diplomacy' -- Venezuela Says Recount Likely After Chavez Heir's Close Win -- At Golf's Masters, A Nice Guy Finished First -- Book News: Yoko Ono Is Writing A Book Of 'Instructional Poetry' -- 'Mila' Is First Grandchild For Georg...
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Kremlin Critic Navalny Says He Will End Prison Hunger Strike
[ "Russian jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is calling off a more than three-week prison hunger strike that doctors say left him near death. Navalny, a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who began refusing food on March 31 to demand medical care for leg and back pain, said in an I...
[ "Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M...
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A Scientist Feels The Pull Of Faith In 'Transcendent Kingdom'
[ "Gifty tells first dates her job is to get mice hooked on cocaine. She's joking — she actually gets mice addicted to a nutrition drink, which is cheaper. Her mother, from Ghana, lives with her, but mostly under the covers. Gifty is the star of Yaa Gyasi's new novel Transcendent Kingdom. She's 28, and six years int...
[ "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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Housing-Starts Trend Makes A Gnarly Chart
[ "Economic data often seem a lot like the weather -- it's hot one day, cool the next. Hard to know how to dress from one day to another, let alone the greater meaning of it all. Which is why it's often best to see a trend line instead of just seeing one month's data without a lot of context. So what does the trend l...
[ "Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman" ]
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Networks Trying to Lure Advertisers
[ "The TV networks are rolling out their new schedules and trying to sell big chunks of airtime to advertisers. In the past, the process has been full of lavish parties and presentations. This year is a little different because the writers' strike delayed the production of pilots — and the whole TV business model is ...
[ "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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How to Read a Food Allergy Warning Label
[ "A food with a \"gluten-free\" label may not be gluten free at all. Such products may contain trace amounts of the wheat protein — enough to trigger a reaction in some people. The FDA is currently considering an industry-wide standard definition for \"gluten-free.\" Meanwhile, the agency has already taken a huge st...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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With Oil Prices So Low, What's That Fuel Surcharge For, Exactly?
[ "When oil prices shot up a few years ago, many transportation and delivery businesses started adding fuel surcharges to their prices. Now, fuel prices are plunging, but lots of those surcharges still linger, and consumer advocates are crying foul. The drop in the cost of oil is a huge factor in the airline industry...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform...
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Fifth Fatal Shark Attack Has Australia Reconsidering Great Whites' Protection
[ "There are shark encounters you may laugh at — such as the one we posted about last week. The reactions of a young woman and man when a bull shark steals a fish from the end of her line are wonderful. Then there are the stories that are no laughing matter — such as those coming in recent days from western Australia...
[ "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...
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FACT CHECK: Trump's Claim Linking The Collapse Of The Soviet Union To Afghanistan
[ "NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Seth Jones about President Trump's claim that the Soviet Union collapsed due to its military operations in Afghanistan." ]
[ "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...
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Russians Expected to Re-Elect Putin in Sunday's Vote
[ "Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to cruise to an easy victory in Sunday's presidential election in Russia. NPR's Lawrence Sheets talks to Russians about the upcoming vote, and NPR's John Ydstie discusses the state of Russian democracy with analyst Yevgeni Volk of the Moscow branch of the Heritage Found...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo...
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News Brief: Candidates Make Closing Arguments, Harvard Admissions Trial
[ "Candidates are making their closing arguments to voters this weekend. Also, a trial about race-based admissions at Harvard ends today and liberal blogger Aaron Brown discusses Minnesota's race." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ...
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Decision 2008: Reporting From The Precincts (Videoblog)
[ "Given technical issues with NPR.org, this is coming to you later than we'd hoped. Check back for two more vlog updates, as the returns come in. And if you are having difficulty playing the video above, check us out on YouTube below." ]
[ "Sex Offender Measures. Constitutional or Not?, Field Notes: Glossopedia, Grand Ole Opry Turns 80, Focus on Technology, Hollywood in Cincinnati" ]
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Meet Jim Tully on Off-Ramp from KPCC
[ "Writer, Hollywood player, boxer and all-around fascinating guy Jim Tully is all but forgotten now. Get to know him in this story from Off-Ramp from KPCC." ]
[ "The New Yorker who left his heart in San Francisco has just turned 90. And the &#8220;City by the Bay&#8221; is honoring singer Tony Bennett with a statue. Cy Musiker from Here & Now contributor KQED has more. Read more on this story via KQED. Reporter Cy Musiker, arts reporter for KQED in San Francisco and host o...
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