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The Criticaly Acclaimed | [
"The criticaly acclaimed cello-and-piano duo Carter Brey (BRAY) and Christopher O'Riley perform the Cello Sonata in D minor by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. It's from a concert they gave in January at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. (NPR)"
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Gullah Geechee Communities Fight To Protect Their Land And Culture | [
"The Gullah Geechee people have lived along the southern coast of the U.S. for centuries. They’re direct descendants of slaves and have a unique culture. But now their culture and way of life are being threatened by climate change and development. Victoria Hansen (@VHansenSCRadio) of South Carolina Public Rad... | [
"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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Arranged Marriage: Trapped Between Two Cultures | [
"Many young Muslims in the U.S. clash with their parents over the issue of arranged marriages. There are tensions involving family traditions and the yearning for independence. Take Mediha Sandhu. The 25-year-old sits in an Internet cafe, texting on her phone. She's still single, living with her family in Bayonne, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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'Dear John': Love In The Time Of The War On Terror | [
"To say that someone dies in a film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel hardly qualifies as a spoiler: Tragic, untimely deaths are the author's stock in trade, particularly those that lead his characters to re-evaluate the nature of life and how to live it — or love and how to give it. In fact for a writer known for ... | [
"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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The Six Day War Remembered | [
"--- NPR's Alex Chadwick marks the 30th anniversary of the Six Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab countries. While Israel captured and occupied large peices of Arab territory, the conflict spurred the emergence of a Palestinian national identity."
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"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Elections To Replace Some Trump Cabinet Picks Looking Tighter Than Anticipated | [
"Updated: Tues., 4/11/17, 9:50 a.m. ET Democrats are hoping to prove that the growing opposition to President Trump is very real with an upset in one — or possibly even two — upcoming special congressional elections. Their best chance is in Georgia's 6th District, where Republicans are scrambling to stop Democrat J... | [
"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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Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia | [
"President Obama leaves Sunday on a foreign trip that takes him first to Russia. In Moscow, the president will meet with his counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Nearly two decades after the Cold War ended, the two countries are still working out their relationship. The Obama administra... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Jay-Z On Poverty In America | [
"From Jay-Z's new book, as excerpted by our colleagues over at Fresh Air: The worst thing about being poor in America isn't the deprivation. In fact, I never associated Marcy with poverty when I was a kid. I just figured we lived in an apartment, that my brother and I shared a room and that we were close — whet... | [
"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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'Red Clay, Blue Cadillac' | [
"Linda Wertheimer speaks with Michael Malone, author of <EM>Red Clay, Blue Cadillac -- Stories of Twelve Southern Women</EM>. The book covers stories of love, murder and mayhem."
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Pope Francis Hopes To Visit Iraq Next Month, Pandemic Permitting | [
"Pope Francis plans to travel the original home of the patriarch Abraham in the Iraqi desert. His tour will also take him to places where there are almost no Christians — most everyone is Muslim."
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"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... | npr | {
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Three-Word Summaries Describe Bailout | [
"Former Bush economic adviser Gregory Mankiw writes a blog that collects three-word summaries of proposals for Congress to stimulate the economy. Mankiw predicts that President-elect Obama will want a stimulus that's helpful, hopeful and humongous. Mankiw says critics fear it might end up pointless, political and p... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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The U.S. Pledges A Harder Line In Cyberspace — And Drops Some Hints | [
"Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who heads both the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command, usually doesn't say much in public. But recently, he's been on what amounts to a public relations blitz. The message he's pushing is that the U.S. will be more aggressive in confronting and combating rivals in cyberspa... | [
"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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Venezuela By The Numbers | [
"Gabriela Saade is a 27-year-old economist living in Caracas. Every day, she pores over data about her country: poverty rates, population movement, government revenue. Today on the show, she gives us three indicators that tell us about the crisis happening in her country. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter/ F... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Documenting The Evolution Of Hip Hop | [
"If you love a piece of music, chances are you want to know more about the musician. What event prompted them to write a particular song, or what happened in the studio during the recording — the good, the bad, and, of course, the ugly. At minimum, maybe you want to know who produced an album and who it’... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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What Kavanaugh Protesters And Supporters Are Saying In Washington | [
"Protesters of all political stripes have gathered around the U.S. Capitol amid Friday’s the vote in the Senate on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson takes a listen to what they’re saying."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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Juvenile Justice Bill 2007 | [
"The show discusses the juvenile justice reform plan recently approved by the state legislature."
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Family's Hunt for Justice Honors Man of Character | [
"During the Korean War, Jae Sang Kim's older sister carried him in her arms to safety behind South Korean lines. He would eventually make his way to Atlanta, where he put aside dreams of becoming an artist and instead, became the owner of a grocery store. One year ago, Kim was shot in the back during a robbery at ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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A Recipe for Latke Failure | [
"Latkes are a traditional food of Hanukkah, but reporter Tamara Keith couldn't figure out how to make them, even with the help of her mother-in-law's recipe. After spending some time in the kitchen with her mother-in-law, she learned that the recipe was to blame."
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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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'Four Little Girls' Awarded Congressional Gold Medal | [
"They were just little girls when they were killed in 1963, in what came to be known as the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing. And now Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, nearly 50 years after the attack in Birmingham, Ala. Presiden... | [
"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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In Gaza, Signs of Hope in Greenhouses | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says lots of things are going poorly in the Middle East -- like the Iraq constitution process and the pullout from Gaza. But he can point to one positive development: the deal to save the Gaza greenhouses."
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Analysis: White House Efforts to Aid Tsunami Victims | [
"Many leaders have criticized the White House for not providing enough tsunami relief adi. President Bush has dispatched Secretary of State Colin Powell to the region to explore future efforts. NPR's Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Juan Williams."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Matthai | [
"A discussion with Nobel Peace Prize-winning biologist Wangari Matthai. (pre-recorded)"
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"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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DJ Sessions: New Music From Australia To France | [
"KCRW DJ Chris Douridas shares some new music with Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson, including from the French artist Fakear, and the Los Angeles-based Australian musician Cleopold. Hear previous installments of the Here & Now DJ Sessions. Note: We have a Spotify playlist and an Apple Music playlist for our weekly ... | [
"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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What Germans Think Of Obama | [
"On the day Barack Obama arrives in Germany, residents there offer their views of the United States and the presidential candidates. ALEX COHEN, host: How are people in Berlin feeling about Barack Obama's visit there? We sent a producer to find out what people on the streets are saying. Mr. JOEL: My name is Jo... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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In India, A Different Kind Of Austerity | [
"In Europe, the concept of austerity has meant deep, painful cuts to government spending. In India, however, austerity looks a little different. India's government has started by reeling in departmental spending on things like hotel space and foreign travel. It may seem like window dressing, but it can be difficult... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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University Of Chicago Tells Freshmen: Don’t Expect Trigger Warnings, Safe Spaces | [
"University campuses around the country have made news in recent years with policies adding “trigger warnings” to potentially offensive, difficult or controversial teaching materials; and with the creation of safe spaces, where various types of language and behavior are not tolerated. But the dean of st... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Sports Roundtable: Steroids in Sports | [
"From the hard fall of track star Marion Jones to the posthumous recognition of sports writer Larry Whiteside, NPR's Tony Cox discusses the latest sports headlines with our panel of journalists. They include Greg Lee, the online sports editor for The Boston Globe and D-Wil of the blog Sports on My Mind. FARAI CHID... | [
"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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Seta's Disappearance | [
"NPR's Renee Montagne reports on the mysterious disappearance of India's best-known tiger. Seta, the tigress is feared to have fallen prey to poachers."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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New Study Highlights Strong Link Between Basic Research And Inventions | [
"A big waste of money or the engine of marketplace innovation? That's how some people see basic scientific research. Now a new study shows how basic research and inventions are connected."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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First Listen: Tinariwen's New Album, 'Emmaar' | [
"How do you build on the reputation that has made your band the most visible ambassador of an entire people? For its seventh international album, Emmaar, Tinariwen has some striking ideas that were born out of both creativity and absolute necessity. RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: NPR's music's First Listen gives us a chanc... | [
"The Nashville artist Houston Kendrick contains multitudes. His latest album, Small Infinity, is a rich and vibrant mix of rap, R&B and pop, with technicolor songs that reflect on childhood, young love and the journey of self-discovery. We open this week's show with the track \"Ugly Vybes\" from Small Infinity and ... | npr | {
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Poet Nikki Giovanni On The Darker Side Of Her Life | [
"Nikki Giovanni is one of the most celebrated living poets, known for beautiful descriptions of family, friends, politics and even food. Host Michel Martin talks with Giovanni about her \"truth telling\" and some of the surprises in her latest collection, <em>Chasing Utopia</em>."
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"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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China Dusts Off, Restores Emperor's Hideaway | [
"Tucked away in the northeast quadrant of Beijing's Forbidden City is a palace within a palace, built as the private living quarters of one of China's most celebrated rulers. In 1771, at 61, Qianlong ruled an empire at the zenith of its power and wealth. And he had China's best craftsmen prepare a retreat for him.... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Bush Confident Financial Deal Can Be Reached | [
"At the Capitol on Friday, meetings continued behind closed doors to try to salvage the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout proposal. Opposition from House Republicans on Thursday had threatened to derail negotiations. Those Republicans are at the bargaining table, and like a coach trying to rally his team a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama Says His Biggest Frustration Has Been His Inability To Pass Gun Laws. -- Report: Officials Seek Criminal Inquiry Over Clinton's Use Of Private Email. -- Anthem To Buy Cigna, Creating Largest Health Insurer By Enrollment. And here are more early headlines: Defense ... | npr | {
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Locked Away, 'Anchoress' Women Devote Their Lives To Church | [
"<em>The Anchoress</em> is inspired by real-life medieval women who lived lives of devotion, locked away in village churches. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Robyn Cadwallader about her new novel."
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"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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The Nation: How About Some Small-d Democracy? | [
"I have long advocated for a strong pro-democracy agenda to repair and strengthen our broken electoral system. The needs are many — from creating an Election Day holiday, to requiring voting machines that produce a voter-verified paper trail, to re-enfranchising former felons who have served their sentences, to pub... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Mideast Arms Deal Seeks Delicate Balance | [
"The Bush administration's plan to provide billions of dollars in weapons and technology to U.S. allies in the Middle East is intended to help stabilize Iraq and contain Iran. But it comes with plenty of risks."
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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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The World Premiere Of The | [
"The world premiere of the Fiddle Sonata by Mark O'Connor. From a concert they gave to a full house last week at the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress, Mark O'Connor joins pianist Jeremy Denk to perform his new work. (WETA, Washington)"
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What's Changed In The Decade Since The Financial Crisis | [
"It's been 10 years since the United States' financial crisis began. David Wessel of the Brookings Institution talks with Steve Inskeep about what's changed since the crisis and what hasn't."
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"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Freelance Whales On World Cafe | [
"For most new bands, attracting crowds to their shows is one of the biggest initial challenges. Rather than simply rely on its friends to fill up whatever venue the band happened to be playing, the members of Freelance Whales instead chose to take their buoyant dream-pop to the streets. After re-working its materi... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Secret Service Supervisor Put On Leave After Assault Accusation | [
"A senior manager is on leave from the Secret Service, after an employee he supervised reportedly told investigators that he assaulted her by making forceful and unwelcome sexual advances. The story of yet more alleged misbehavior at the Secret Service comes from The Washington Post, which cites the agency and peop... | [
"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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FBI Investigates Pennsylvania Republican Weldon | [
"Add another Pennsylvania Republican to the list of endangered House incumbents. This time it's Curt Weldon, who is reportedly being investigated by the FBI for possibly steering federal contracts to his daughter."
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World's Timekeepers Will Decide The Fate Of The Leap Second | [
"The International Telecommunication Union's Radiocommunication Assembly, otherwise known as the international authority that keeps close tabs on time, will debate a philosophical question this week: They will decide whether to eliminate the leap second and in doing so break its tie to astronomical time. A leap sec... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Baseball Stadiums May Be Empty, But You Can Still Hear The Crowds | [
"When Major League Baseball launches its shortened, COVID-delayed season on Thursday, there will be no fans in the stands. But it will sound like there are. All 30 teams will be piping recorded sounds of fans into the ballparks, which means you'll hear those crowd sounds in broadcasts of the games, too. MLB is also... | [
"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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As Climate Warnings Grow Dire, Energy Companies Face A 'New Frontier Of Threats' | [
"Bernadette Demientieff hails from a region marked by pristine panoramas, droves of Arctic wildlife and decades of controversy. For millennia, her people, the native Gwich'in Nation, have guarded the precious swath of Alaskan land today known by many as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. But in the coming months,... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tom Marino, Trump's Pick As Drug Czar, Withdraws After Damaging Opioid Report. -- Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time. -- ISIS Makes Last Stand At A Stadium In Raqqa, Its Doomed 'Capital'. -- Lighter Winds Aid Firefighters Working To Contai... | npr | {
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Not Using Your Gym Membership? Try One of These Fitness Apps | [
"In 2017, Americans spent about $17 billion on gym memberships. But according to one study, 67 percent of them never went. It may be wise then to try a fitness app, many of which are more cost-effective than going to a health club, where the average price of membership is $50 a month, according to fitness and tech... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Some N.J. Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bill To Legalize Recreational Marijuana | [
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North Carolina Military Base Mourns Losses | [
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What Newly Proposed Tariffs On China Mean For The U.S. Business Community | [
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Blast Kills at Least 10 Near Iraqi Police Station | [
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Heavy Loads Of Pollen May Shift Flight Plans Of The Bumblebee | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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'Aliens in America' Pits Stereotypes, Humor | [
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In New Hampshire, Gay Man Elected Episcopal Bishop | [
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Museum Cancels Pirate Exhibit Over Slavery Issues | [
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Midwest Factory Has Workers Paint, Garden And Sell | [
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Hurricane Florence: 'This One Really Scares Me,' Forecaster Says | [
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In 'The Father,' Anthony Hopkins' Mind Is A Prison | [
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Phox: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Crown Prince To Succeed Thai King Who Died After 70-Year Reign | [
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Obama To Propose Revenue Increases To Fight Deficit | [
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Opinion: Congress Should Do Their Job So Millions of Americans Can Do Theirs | [
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Hear Mariah Carey Sample Lauryn Hill On Her New Song, 'Save The Day' | [
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"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Actor and playwright DAVID DRAKE | [
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The Economics of Weird Weather | [
"Guests talk about the effects unusually warm winter weather can have on the economy. Guests: Sveinn Storm, owner, Storm Bros. Ice Cream, Annapolis, Md. Brian Zimmerman, Milwaukee County golf operations manager Bill Madina, owner, Madina Auto Body and Sales, Hartford, Conn. NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF T... | [
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In Vermont, How One Small Family Dairy Farm Has Stayed Afloat | [
"For Vermont dairy farmers, making a living is increasingly difficult. The number of dairy farms in Vermont continues to decline: There were more than 3,000 of them in the 1980s. Today, just about 800. And 80 percent of those are small farms with fewer than 200 animals. Steve Zind (@SZvt) of Vermont Public Radio ha... | [
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'Encouraged and Strengthened' by Your Responses | [
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How Virtual Reality Could Replace Pills For Pain Sufferers | [
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Grass: It's What's For Dinner (3.5 Million Years Ago) | [
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Anti-Refugee Backlash In South Korea Targets Yemenis Fleeing War And Seeking Asylum | [
"Fleeing war, more than 500 Yemenis arrived earlier this year in an unlikely place — a tiny South Korean resort island. They're hoping to be granted asylum so they can stay in South Korea, but as they wait on the island of Jeju, they've become the target of blistering backlash from South Koreans. \"I love Korea, re... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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U.S. Men's Soccer Tops Ecuador To Make Copa America Semifinals | [
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Hurricane Stays Offshore As It Moves Up Florida And Georgia Coasts Toward Carolinas | [
"Updated 11:50 p.m. ET. The eye of Hurricane Matthew is just off the coast of Georgia, pushing surge flooding into Florida and Georgia, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm's highest sustained winds are 105 mph. The storm is expected to move near or over the coast of South Carolina Saturday. Accord... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Florida To Offer 'Certificates Of Nonviable Birth' For Miscarriages | [
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Scotus On Free Speech | [
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NPR Bestsellers: Hardcover Fiction, Week Of January 24, 2013 | [
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A U.S.-Funded Study Of Whales' Hearing Is Going Ahead Despite Concerns For The Whales | [
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Viking's Choice: Turntable Noise, Metallic Hardcore, Hobbitwave | [
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Behind the Scenes of the Sniper Search | [
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In Coal Country, Environmental Regulations Are Creating Jobs | [
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Steve Gunn Plays Between The Ties On An Abandoned Railroad | [
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PetSmart To Be Sold To Investor Group | [
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Study: Ultrasound Boosts Breast Cancer Detection | [
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Ment A-1 Week In Review | [
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A Book, an iPod and a Cocktail | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: A Fearsome Foursome; A Coke or Pepsi Debate; Peter Parker's Broadway Debut."
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How Did Donald Trump Become The Likely GOP Nominee? | [
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U.S. Figure Skating Championships | [
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Deputy Ted, Forest Avenger | [
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Widespread Western Snow Brings Dazzling Vistas And Dangerous Roads | [
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Libya Will Fight Until 'Last Man Standing' | [
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Gadget Gurus Go Wild at Bent Festival | [
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Author Mines Family And Tribal History For Novel 'Cherokee America' | [
"Author Margaret Verble taps into her Cherokee heritage for her books, starting with her Pulitzer Prize finalist novel, “Maud’s Line.” Her follow up, “Cherokee America,” takes place in Indian Territory just after the Civil War. The Cherokee and other tribes were removed from their land, which was mostly... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Police: Gunman Kills Students, Self at Ill. University | [
"A man armed with a shotgun opened fire in a lecture hall on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Police say the gunman is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. At least four others are dead and a dozen wounded. Northern Illinois is closed Friday, and counselors are being made available to students.... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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A Daughter Of Coal Country Battles Climate Change — And Her Father's Doubt | [
"The economy in southwestern Pennsylvania has been hit twice, once by the collapse of big mining and steel employers, and again by the environmental destruction that accompanied those industries. It's a part of the country that voted heavily for Donald Trump. Ashley Funk grew up an hour outside Pittsburgh. The area... | [
"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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U.S. Food, Health Items Rejected by China | [
"Chinese officials call U.S. food shipments \"unacceptable and unsanitary.\" The rejected shipments include health supplements, power-drink mixes, pistachios and raisins. The move comes after growing international concern and stepped up inspection of Chinese imports by the U.S."
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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FBI Faulted For Overstating Science In Anthrax Case | [
"The scientific evidence alone is not enough to prove that microbiologist Bruce Ivins was the perpetrator of the anthrax attacks that killed five people in 2001, according to an independent review panel. The panel of scientists was convened by the National Research Council of the National Academies to review the sc... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Scientists Share Chemistry Nobel For Breakthrough In Microscopy. -- Kurdish Protesters Killed In Turkey Amid Calls To Save Kobani. And here are more early headlines: FBI Asks For Help In Identifying Alleged American Militant. (CNN) Federal Judges Overturn Virginia Elect... | npr | {
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Promoting Hinduism? Parents Demand Removal Of School Yoga Class | [
"During first period at Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School in Encinitas, Calif., Kristen McCloskey leads about two dozen third-graders through some familiar yoga poses. \"All right, so let's do our opening sequence A,\" she says, instructing the kids. \"Everyone take a big inhale, lift those arms up. Look up.\" A... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Pope Leads Mass For Thousands | [
"NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports that thousands of worshippers gathered at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan today for a Mass led by Pope John Paul. The 79 year old Pontiff made a plea for stronger ties among the diverse faiths of the Middle East. The Pope received a warm reception from Jordan's small Christi... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Cheney Incident Is Latest Frustration for Press | [
"A Texas sheriff says Vice President Dick Cheney won't be charged in the accidental shooting of a hunting companion. But the questions kept rolling in at the White House Thursday, five days after the shooting. Reporters pressed White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan on why the public disclosure of the accident... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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The Boston Pops, Conducted | [
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"Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin plays Saint-Saens at the Bellingham Music Festival. We hear the Piano Concerto No. 2. The orchestra is the American Sinfonietta, and the conductor is Michael Palmer."
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MUST-SEE VIDEO: Chihuahua Chases Armed Robbers Out Of California Shop | [
"Don't mess with the little guy with the big bark at the Ace Smoke Shop in Altadena, Calif. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's office released some amazing surveillance video on Monday, showing what happened when armed robbers stormed into the shop on July 7. They left with some money, but less than \"they could've g... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Memorable Swimming Moments Abound In Beijing | [
"Nine days of swimming competition have ended at the Olympic pool with another gold medal for Michael Phelps and a silver for 41-year-old Dara Torres. Phelps left an indelible mark on the Beijing games, but there were other unforgettable moments, as well."
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