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Israelis Disagree On How To Keep Iran From Nuclear Weapons | [
"Israel has been lobbying hard against any agreement with Iran that eases sanctions while allowing Iran to continue enriching nuclear material. Israelis agree Iranians should not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. But there is a range of views on how to stop them."
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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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British-Iranian Impasse Big Story in Middle East | [
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For Brisket Aficionados, Austin's Franklin BBQ Is A Must in Texas | [
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R&B Sensation Tyrese | [
"His full name is Tyrese Gibson, but he's better known as just plain Tyrese, an R&B sensation. And at 24 years old, Tyrese is already a triple threat as a singer, actor and model. Tyrese is the youngest of four children, born in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. America first saw Tyrese as the soulful signing... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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San Francisco Poet Laureate | [
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"Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Philip Levine died on Saturday at the age of 87. The former U.S. poet laureate held a series of blue collar jobs before becoming a writer, and his poems often paid homage to the working class. Here & Now pays tribute to Philip Levine with an excerpt of Robin Young’s conversation w... | npr | {
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The Swap For Bowe Bergdahl | [
"Bowe Bergdahl, the American soldier who apparently abandoned his post in Afghanistan, is headed home to a world of controversy. We’ll dive in. The release of American Afghan war prisoner Bowe Bergdahl by the Taliban Saturday landed first as straight great news for most people over the weekend. Then, the immediate... | [
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French President Ties Knot with Model | [
"Ooh-la-la! The president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, marries supermodel/singer-songwriter Carla Bruni on Saturday, ending weeks of speculation. The wedding took place less than four months after he ended his marriage with wife No. 2. Eleanor Beardsley gets reaction on the streets of Paris. ANDREA SEABROOK, Host: ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Elevation Zero: South Florida Prepares For Rising Sea Level | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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China Lowers Speed Of Bullet Trains, Suspends New Rail Projects | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Obama Aims To Expand Background Checks To Online Gun Sales | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Friday News Roundup - Domestic | [
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Gyuto Monks: Ancient Practice, Modern Sound | [
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Why Police Departments Across The U.S. Use Different Tactics To Handle Protests | [
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"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... | npr | {
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White House Insists Trump Played Vital Role In Trying To Re-Open Government | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Patch Targets Women's Sex Drive | [
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Egypt, UAE Airstrikes In Libya Blindside U.S. Diplomats | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Citing Lack Of Funds, Sen. Kamala Harris Leaves Presidential Race | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Aimee Allison of She the People, a group elevating the political power of women of color, about Sen. Kamala Harris suspending her Democratic presidential campaign."
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Support Grows For 'Los Angeles Times' To Return To Local Ownership | [
"<em>The Boston Globe</em>, <em>The Washington Post</em> and the Minneapolis <em>Star Tribune</em> have all been bought by billionaires. One of the country's most-read dailies, the <em>Los Angeles Times</em>, might join the list."
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Mr. Alexander Goes and Returns | [
"For Round 7 of our contest, we asked you to send us original works of fiction that have a character come to town and someone leave town. You are out in the twilight of Wilmington when everything is blue and you are very tired so you drive and drive and drive and drive until the sky is red because pollution spreads... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: On Weiner, With Relish; Newt Goes Solo; and Feeling the Burn."
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Clinton Press Conference | [
"President Clinton said today he wants to follow the Kosovo crisis with a domestic march on gun control, education and health care. He followed a morning speech on these topics with a formal afternoon news conference -- his first since March. In a conversation with Linda Wertheimer, NPR's Pam Fessler reports that t... | [
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Chicago's 'Cloud Tax' Raises The Cost Of Streaming Videos | [
"You wouldn't expect to pay a local tax when you stream a movie on Netflix, but Chicago has decided that such cloud-based services should be taxed just like tickets for live entertainment. There was no debate or public hearing over the city's \"cloud tax\" — a 9 percent tax on streaming entertainment like Netflix a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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'And He Didn't Say Fargo': How To Say The F Word Without Saying The F Word | [
"[Warning--links may take you to audio, video, or text in which the \"F\" in \"F Word\" is followed by other letters in such a way as to create a word that might offend.] Let's say a Vice President drops the F-bomb while telling a President how awesome he thinks his new historic legislation is. Firstly: this is gre... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Fresh Off the Wires: Bhutto Case Solved | [
"Our coverage of the Benazir Bhutto assassination continues. This just crossed the wires, as they say, from the Associated Press: The interior minister says investigators have resolved the \"whole mystery\" behind the killing, and will give details at a press conference later today. We'll keep you posted."
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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NATO Prepares to Train Iraq's Security Forces | [
"NATO members have been reluctant to contribute troops to Iraq, but the alliance has agreed to train Iraq's security forces. NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer speaks with NPR's Renee Montagne about NATO's activities in Iraq and other hotspots."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Commentary: Athletes and Age | [
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50 And Forward: An Anniversary Celebration Of NPR | [
"It's been a turbulent time, with a deadly pandemic and a chaotic — sometimes violent — political climate. In the midst of all this, NPR is marking a milestone; on May 3, 2021, the network turns 50 years old. On the same day, in 1971, we started holding up our microphone to America. Just outside our doors, on the s... | [
"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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Clinton, Trump Are On Opposite Ends Of The Foreign Policy Spectrum | [
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Democrats May Drop Medicare Expansion | [
"Senate Democrats may abandon a proposed expansion of Medicare from health care legislation. Lawmakers say the move is probably necessary to pass the bill."
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Love Bug: E-Mail Virus | [
"GUESTS: LEV GROSSMAN Staff Writer, <EM>Time and Time Digital</EM> DAVID PERRY Public Education Director, Trend Micro Incorporated Once again, a computer virus is wreaking havoc, and this time email systems are going down all over the planet. Victims receive an email titled \"I Love You,\" which, when opened, s... | [
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Colombia Elects Right-Wing Populist Ivan Duque As President | [
"On Sunday, Colombia elected a new president, Ivan Duque, a conservative former senator who's pledged to rewrite a divisive peace treaty that ended the country's 50-year-old guerrilla war. In the second and final round of elections, Duque won 54 percent of the vote, defeating former guerrilla fighter and onetime Bo... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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MIT Officer Died Protecting His Community, In Job He Loved | [
"The grisly week that began at the Boston Marathon Monday left one police officer dead. As police closed in on the bombing suspects Thursday night, law enforcement officials say two officers were shot. One, transit police officer Richard Donohue, is in critical condition at Mount Auburn Hospital. The other, Sean Co... | [
"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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New York: 17 Square Miles Smaller Than Ever | [
"News worth an honorable mention, including word from cartographers that long-held assumptions about Gotham's true borders are wrong. On the blog, links to these stories. ROBERT SMITH, host: Welcome back to the Bryant Park Project from NPR News. Online, all the time, at npr.org/bryantpark. I'm Robert Smith, here w... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Into Space and Beyond | [
"Tavis Smiley interviews Mae Jemison, the first female African American astronaut. Jemison talks about her career, her experiences in space, as well as her passion for teaching children the importance of studying science and technology."
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Harvest Brings Farm Families Together, Redefines Commitment | [
"For farm families in Nebraksa, it's all hands on deck to bring in the corn harvest. And just one year after the worst drought in half a century, 2013 could be one of the biggest corn crops ever."
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Whither Desegregation? | [
"NPR's Claudio Sanchez takes a look at school desegregation since the confrontation at Little Rock's Central High School. While there was once a effort to integrate schools across the country, schools today are returning to segregation. And, black parents are questioning the value of integration, saying that it did... | [
"Clarence Ray Allen Scheduled for Execution Tonight. School Segregation. End Music."
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Getta Load of Your Plant Pics | [
"Wanted to catch you up on what's happening over at our TP photo club, membership cruising towards 300. If you have no idea what I'm on about, here's how to play. And now for a glimpse of some of the most evocative and enticing from the last few weeks: So of course you're thinking, what's the big deal? I can shoot ... | [
"Sick Sin City; Pain at the Pump; Zoom Out!"
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A concert and interview with jazz singer and pianist SHIRLEY HORN | [
"A concert and interview with jazz singer and pianist SHIRLEY HORN. She recorded with Miles Davis and Quincy Jones in the 1960s and sang on the movie soundtrack, \"For Love of Ivy.\" After a hiatus in which she stayed home and raised her daughter, she returned to performing and recording in 1988. Her 1991 album, \"... | [
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Artists Pay Tribute to 'First Lady of Children's Music' | [
"The children's music business is booming thanks in part to the success of artists like Ella Jenkins. This month, folk-rockers like Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton will release a tribute album to honor Jenkins' contribution to the music industry. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with Jenkins."
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Canada Confirms Second Case of Mad Cow Disease | [
"The Bush Administration planned to re-open American imports to Canadian beef more than a year after the fist case of Mad Cow disease was discovered there. But now, a new case of the neurological disorder has been found on an Alberta ranch. Linda Detweiler talks about what this latest case means to the agricultural... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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Elisabeth Sladen: Best 'Doctor Who' Companion Ever? | [
"Doctor Who fans around the world are mourning this week's death of actress Elisabeth Sladen, who played Sarah Jane Smith — one of the good doctor's companions — during some of the TV series' classic years in the '70s. She was 63 and died of cancer. Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch blog writes that: \"Whenever Doct... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Governors Set Their Caps For Jobs, Economy | [
"This past week, the National Governors Association elected Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire as its new chairwoman. Gregoire, a Democrat, will finish the term of Democratic West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, who was elected to the U.S. Senate. Host Liane Hansen talks with Gregoire about the top legislative prioritie... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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R. Kelly Faces Federal Charges | [
"Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody, following his arrest Thursday in Chicago. He faces federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls across state lines for sex."
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Rep. Omar's Bill Would Sanction Saudi Crown Prince For Khashoggi's Killing | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., about her proposed bill to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi."
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"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... | npr | {
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The Friday News Roundup for December 7, 2018 | [
"The nation mourns former President George H.W. Bush. His legacy as a forward thinker on foreign policy, and as a family man, was confirmed this week as America said goodbye to its 41st commander-in-chief. Big announcements from the Trump White House came this morning. The president will nominate William Barr to b... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Economy Wrap-Up: AIG Bonuses, Toxic Asset Plan | [
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Song Premiere: Kishi Bashi, 'It's Christmas, But It's Not White Here In Our Town' | [
"Kishi Bashi, my favorite new artist of the year, now has a holiday song. It's such a great way to bring us back around to a musician I first discovered while sifting through 1,300 songs for the South by Southwest music festival back at the beginning of the year. We all ended up falling in love with his music. And ... | [
"We decided to go all out for this year's All Songs Considered holiday party. The guest list for this (trust us!) unforgettable night of music and tall tales included Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein and Nellie McKay. We hosted the festivities at a secluded cabin we rented one weekend in a snowy woods. It... | npr | {
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Libya's Rebellion Spawns A Trio Of Unlikely Heroes | [
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How The Go-Go's Perfected Pop-Punk | [
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Once A Billionaire, Now Allen Stanford Needs A Public Defender | [
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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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Industry Expert: After Newtown, Guns Easier To Own In Some States | [
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Cinnamon-Apple Jack Toddy | [
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Egypt's Tourism Hashtag Hijacked To Show A Repressive State | [
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Facebook Announces Ban On Private Gun Sales | [
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'On Juneteenth' Historian Examines The 'Hope' And 'Hostility' Toward Emancipation | [
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What's The Best Way To Achieve A New Goal? | [
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After Sandy Outages, A Tale Of Two Utilities | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Afghan War Veteran Remains Optimistic After U.S. Withdrawal | [
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Your No-Stress Playlist: K'Naan | [
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Damages From Texas Floods | [
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Statement from the Department of Defense | [
"Talk of the Nation invited a spokesperson from the Department of Defense to respond to Murat Kurnaz's statements. They declined to respond on-air, but e-mailed the following statement: The Law of Armed Conflict allows parties to the conflict to capture and detain enemy combatants until the end of the conflict. Th... | [
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Close Elections: Fla. Judge Calls Out Fraud 'Rhetoric'; Georgia Nears Deadline | [
"Updated at 8:16 p.m. ET As recounts are underway in Florida, a judge issued a warning Monday to \"ramp down the rhetoric\" as top Republicans — including President Trump — are casting doubt on the process. The Associated Press reports that law enforcement and elections monitors have found no evidence of wrongdoi... | [
"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Four Individuals Face Sanctions for Darfur Roles | [
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Bush Policy on Cuba Prompts Dispute | [
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The Guidance Counselor Crisis | [
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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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For Israeli-Born Chef, Hummus And 'Tehina' Are A Bridge To Home | [
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"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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Excerpt: Dark Territory | [
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The Friday News Roundup for April 19, 2019 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Phytoplankton Have Turned The Bosphorus A Stunning Turquoise | [
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"Good Wednesday morning, here are our early stories: No Pope Yet: Black Smoke Rises After Morning Votes On Day 2 Of Conclave. Winning Musher Is Oldest Champion In Iditarod History. And here are more early headlines: Snow Turns To Ice As Freezing Conditions Slow European Travel. (BBC) Greenland Voters Choose New G... | npr | {
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Sustainable Development | [
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Protesters Pull Back From Baghdad's Green Zone After Rushing Parliament | [
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Conductor Charles Munch | [
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Obama Financial Overhaul Will Underwhelm: Expert | [
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"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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Talabani Warns Iraq's Neighbors Against Interfering | [
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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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Climate Change: Whiny Deer and Tagging Sharks | [
"How is climate change affecting Japan? Or the atoll of Palmyra, 1,000 miles south of Hawaii? During the summer, Madeleine Brand and Alex Chadwick took trips to destinations in the Pacific to see the effects of climate change first-hand. They give a quick preview of some of their upcoming stories. (Soundbite of mus... | [
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The Six Hottest Jobs for Night Owls | [
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Nearly 26,000 Nursing Home Residents Have Died From COVID-19, Federal Data Show | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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At Least 20 People Confirmed Dead In The Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian | [
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Wild Card Teams, Giants And Royals, To Meet In World Series | [
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What Pepe The Frog's Death Can Teach Us About The Internet | [
"With barely an Internet whimper, Pepe the Frog, the anthropomorphic cartoon character turned symbol of hate, was put down by his creator, Matt Furie, over the weekend, in a single-page comic strip. The final images were of Pepe dead in a casket, with three former roommates paying tribute by pouring some liquor on ... | [
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'Cheese' Heroin Hooking Young Users in Dallas | [
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Ukraine Retakes Airport, After Airstrikes And Dozens Of Deaths | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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The Mavericks On Mountain Stage | [
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Movies In Other Languages | [
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BLS Changes Survey To Record Longer Periods Of Unemployment | [
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In An Afternoon, Trump And Tillerson Appear To Contradict Each Other On Qatar | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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A Bacharach Classic, Reinvented (Again) | [
"It's a testament to the songwriting genius of Burt Bacharach that his great \"Walk On By\" has flourished in at least two different incarnations. Dionne Warwick's 1964 recording remains as cool and sweet as a stick of spearmint gum. That version held its ground for most of the '60s -- until Isaac Hayes got his han... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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'Legends of African Music': Sounds of a Continent | [
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Administration's Counterterrorism Advisor Says Obama's Decision Was Gutsy | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Twins of a Sort Across the Earthquake Zone | [
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A Peacock Murder Mystery: (Pea)Fowl Play In California | [
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Shopping Keeps Dropping | [
"Goldman Sachs and the International Council of Shopping Centers are reporting that same-store sales, meaning sales at stores open at least a year, fell 4.6 percent last month. Analysts had predicted a drop of 3 percent. Check out individual store performance over at the WSJ's Real Time Economics blog."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Review: Steep Canyon Rangers, 'Out In The Open' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. No other genre is more invested in the preservation of musical tradition or more suffused with nostalgic pining for the old home place than blue... | [
"Stories: 1) John Mellencamp: A New Recording, An Old Sound 2) Marty Stuart Returns To His Roots On 'Ghost Train'"
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Excerpt: 'Learning to Drive and Other Life Stories' | [
"\"Over there, the red Jeep. Park!\" Ben, my gentle Filipino driving instructor, has suddenly become severe, abrupt, commanding. A slight man, he now looms bulkily in his seat; his usually soft voice has acquired a threatening edge. In a scenario that we have repeated dozens of times, and that has kinky overtones I... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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How Teenagers Learned To Hate Joseph Kony | [
"If you're a teenager, you probably hadn't heard of Joseph Kony last week. This week, you probably couldn't avoid him. \"If I log onto Facebook or Twitter any time during the day, it's my entire news feed, basically,\" says Patrick Franks, an 18-year-old senior at Loyola Blakefield High School, outside Baltimore. F... | [
"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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Crimes of War: Former Liberian Leader on Trial | [
"Lead prosecutor Stephen Rapp talks about the charges against former Liberian President Charles Taylor. Taylor is pledging to boycott the proceedings. He stands accused of human rights violations in the 11-year civil war in Sierra Leone."
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"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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Breast Milk Ice Cream Back On Sale; Lady Gaga May Sue | [
"Nearly two weeks after seizing two samples of Baby Gaga ice cream for testing over health concerns, a British council has given its approval to the dessert made from mothers' breast milk. The flavor was created by The Icecreamists, a London store with a flair for the dramatic. As we reported earlier, the store cha... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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The Hard Truth: Companies Don't Hire Unemployed | [
"Millions of long-term unemployed Americans face a cruel dilemma: Many hiring managers look down on laid-off workers, and won't hire them. And employers can afford to be picky. There are currently five unemployed workers for every job opening available."
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"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Artist Says His Portraits Of Day Laborers Are Paintings — Not Statements | [
"Years ago, when artist John Sonsini began approaching Spanish-speaking day laborers in Los Angeles to ask if he could paint their portraits, he had some communication problems. \"My Spanish was so poor,\" Sonsini admits. First, he was introducing himself as an artista, a word that many Spanish speakers associate w... | [
"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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AP: Historic Water Claims Mean Special Status, Despite Drought | [
"A new Associated Press investigation finds that in drought-ridden California, thousands of companies, farms and municipalities are able to use free water — with very little oversight. These entities have a special status, dating back to historic water claims made after the Gold Rush, and before the governmen... | [
"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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Calling Nurse A 'Hero,' Utah Hospital Bars Police From Patient-Care Areas | [
"Updated 8:35 p.m. ET The Salt Lake City hospital where a police officer roughly arrested a nurse who was protecting her patient's rights in July will no longer allow law enforcement agents inside its patient care areas. They'll now have to check in rather than enter through the emergency room. \"Law enforcement wh... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kurdish Fighters Begin Using Turkish Crossing To Reach Kobani. -- Zambian President Dies While Being Treated Abroad. -- Royals Force Game 7, Rest Bullpen In Dominant 10-0 Win. And here are more early headlines: Nurse Plans To Sue Over Maine Ebola Quarantine Rules. (USA ... | npr | {
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