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Lost Teddy Bear Goes On An Adventure Before Returning Home | [
"Airlines agent Steven Laudeman found the beloved stuffed animal. But before sending it back, he took it on a tour — including the gift shop where Teddy was photographed with other stuffed animals."
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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U.S. 'Space Fence' Radar System Goes Silent, After 50 Years | [
"The Space Fence is down. That's the message we get from the SatWatch site, following up on our report last month that the U.S. Air Force was poised to shut down the radar system that tracks thousands of objects orbiting Earth. It had been in operation since 1961. The Space Fence — also known by its formal name, th... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Healing The Giant Wound | [
"It's this grieving stuff that's got me confused. There aren't really any rules. Granted, there's actually a book called \"Grieving for Dummies.\" But for me that just adds insult to injury. There are a lot of experts who can tell you how you're supposed to feel. There are groups you can join, bereavement sessions ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brent Stirton, Chronicling the Virunga Gorilla Murders 2) Circle Wide Quintet, Playing 'Like Before'"
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The U.S. Has A History Of Linking Disease With Race And Ethnicity | [
"(Encore episode.) The coronavirus is all over the headlines these days. Accompanying those headlines? Suspicion and harassment of Asians and Asian Americans. Our colleague Gene Demby, co-host of NPR's Code Switch podcast, explains that this is part of a longer history in the United States of camouflaging xenophobi... | [
"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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Ridley Scott Finds An Optimistic Space In 'The Martian' | [
"The filmmaker who did more than any other to bum us all out about space travel now wants us to feel inspired by it again. That's the rough arithmetic behind The Martian, the feel-good (and real good), NASA-condoned, Damon-powered survival adventure flick from director Ridley Scott. More a visual stylist than an ex... | [
"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Michigan Casino Attracts Job Applicants | [
"The state's casinos are doing well even though casino revenues are down elsewhere in the country. Michigan's 22nd casino is set to open this summer. It will create 1,500 full- and part-time jobs. Those openings attracted more than 28,000 applications."
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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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Coca-Cola Goes Better With Calorie Counts | [
"Quick. How many calories are in a can of Coke? Answer: the classic version packs 140 calories into 12 ounces. But soon you won't even have to turn the can around to find out. Coca-Cola says it's going to put \"energy\" information on the front of almost all its product packaging around the world by the end of 2011... | [
"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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Nick Denton Steps Down As Gawker's President | [
"Nick Denton says he is stepping down as president of Gawker Media, the company he founded. A new seven-member managing partnership, of which Denton will be a part, will now run the media company, which owns Gawker, Jezebel, Deadspin and other popular websites. \"We will return to our mission: more linebackers with... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Sarah Palin's 'Blood Libel' Charge Stirs New Controversy | [
"Perhaps the surest thing to say about the reaction to Sarah Palin's video response to charges that her edgy political rhetoric contributed to an atmosphere that made the Tucson shooting more likely is that the reaction to it will be about as polarized as to anything else the former Alaska governor says or does. He... | [
"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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Comparing Apple's iPhone 4S And The Droid Bionic | [
"Apple's new smartphone, the iPhone 4S, lands in stores around the country Friday. The company says consumers pre-ordered more than 1 million of the phones within 24 hours last week, when it became available online. One of the new iPhone's biggest rivals will be the Motorola Bionic, which runs on Google's Android o... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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More Evidence Of A Wet Past On Mars | [
"Using data collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, researchers say they’ve found evidence that more of Mars than previously thought was once covered by water. <em>Science News</em> astronomy writer Ron Cowen describes the research and other recent news about Mars and its watery past."
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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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Will The Southern Baptists Honor Election Of Obama? | [
"The Southern Baptist Convention holds its annual meeting next week, where worshippers will consider a resolution recognizing President Barack Obama's election as an important step on the path to racial reconciliation. The religious denomination, which represents more than 16 million members, has long been at odds ... | [
"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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For AARP, A 'Monumental' Shift On Social Security? | [
"For decades, AARP — the nation's largest advocacy group for seniors — has been viewed as the most powerful defender of Social Security. As a result, any hint that the organization might entertain benefit cuts would be seen as an abrupt about-face. But that's precisely what happened a few days ago, when a front pag... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Bandcamp, Much-Loved Indie Music Marketplace, Launches A Juneteenth Tradition | [
"Bandcamp, the online music marketplace used by tens of thousands of independent artists and labels, has once again announced plans to donate its cut of one day's sales to a progressive cause, this time adding an annual commitment. On this and every subsequent Juneteenth — the June 19 holiday commemorating the end ... | [
"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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183 Amtrak Passengers Rescued After 36 Hours Stranded In Oregon Amid Heavy Snow | [
"Updated at 7:52 p.m. Eastern After 36 hours languishing aboard a stalled train that hit a tree in a rural snow-covered area outside Eugene, Ore., ecstatic passengers pulled into the city before noon on Tuesday met by food stations and a throng of media attention. After stepping off at the station in Eugene, passen... | [
"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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The Saarbruecken Radio Symphony | [
"The Saarbruecken Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Manfred Honeck, performs four Slavonic Dances by Antonin Dvorak: No. 9 in B, No. 10 in E minor, No. 13 in D-flat minor and No. 15 in C. Recorded last year at Congress Hall in Saarbruecken, Germany. (Saarland Radio/European Broadcasting Union)"
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"A most unusual piece from Haydn contemporary Georg Druschetzky: A Concerto for Oboe, Eight Tympani and Orchestra. Lajos Lencses plays oboe. Wieland Junge plays tympani. Andrew Parrott conducts the Stuttgart Radio Symphony at the Schwetzingen Festival in Germany."
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Car Bombs Kill 24 Iraqis in Two Cities | [
"Baghdad was the scene of two more car bombings Monday, as more than 20 Iraqis were killed and some 100 wounded. A third bomb that exploded in the northern city of Mosul killed four. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Toddler's Death Brings Toll From Latest Tornadoes To 39. -- Limbaugh Loses Seventh Advertiser Over Comments About Law Student. -- Putin's Victory Comes With Claims Of 'Widespread Violations'. -- 4.0 Magnitude Quake Rattles San Francisco. Other stories in the news: Read Mor... | npr | {
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The Jamestown Project | [
"Guest: Karen Ordahl Kupperman, the Silver Professor of History at New York University"
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Sept. 11 Family Reaction | [
"<br />Guests: <br /> <br /> <STRONG>Charles Wolf</STRONG> <br /> *Wife Katherine Wolf worked in the World Trade Center, Tower One, 97th floor<br /><br /> <STRONG> Debra Burlingame</STRONG><br /> *Brother Charles Burlingame was pilot of American Airlines Flight 77 that flew into the Pentagon<br />"
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Doug Tompkins, Co-Founder Of North Face And Esprit | [
"Jessica Harris speaks with Doug Tompkins, co-founder of North Face, the outdoor apparel company. Tompkins also co-founded the international clothing giant, Esprit. He has spent the last few decades focusing his energies on sustainable farming, land conservation and biodiversity preservation in Chile and Argenti... | [
"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Progressive Challenger Ends St. Louis Dynasty; Kansas Republicans Pass Up Controversial Candidate | [
"For our complete 2020 election coverage, click here. Cori Bush, a nurse and Black Lives Matter activist, defeated Rep. William Lacy Clay in Missouri’s Democratic primary Tuesday in the latest upset victory of a progressive challenger over a longtime incumbent. Also in Missouri, health care advocates claimed ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Clinton Hits Back in Las Vegas Debate | [
"Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accused her rivals Thursday night of slinging mud \"right out of the Republican playbook\" and leveled her sharpest criticism of the campaign at them. Clinton needed a better performance than the last debate, when she was put on the defensive with sharp criticisms from Sen. Barack Obam... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Uncovering Buried Truths | [
"“Who were we? Who were we as a people that allowed this to happen?” Journalist and Emory University professor Hank Klibanoff asks these questions after he tells the story of Isaiah Nixon, in the first episode of the podcast “Buried Truths.” In 1948, two white men shot Nixon three times, in ... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Metropolis: 11/21/15 | [
"This Week's Playlist Cut Snake, \"Paradise\" (Warner Bros.) Attlas, \"Tiff's Theme\" The Chemical Brothers, \"Wide Open (feat. Beck) [Kolsch Remix] (Astralwerks) Mikey Lion & Sabo, \"Into The Jungle\" (Desert Hearts) Illusionize & Dazzo, \"Say What\" (Bunny Tiger) ZHU & AlunaGeorge, \"Automatic\" (Columbia) BORNS... | [
"Interview with DAVID CALOF cont'd.Floating :30 I.D 12:35 and 12:45]"
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New York State Lawmakers Approve Police Reforms Aimed To Protect People Of Color | [
"The lawmakers in Albany, N.Y., have approved a series of reforms that aim to reduce the number of people of color who die in police encounters and include a ban on some violent policing tactics."
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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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Britain Wants U.S. To Lift Its Ban On Haggis | [
"The U.S. has banned the import of Scotland's national dish for decades because it contains sheep's lung. Britain will make the case to the U.S. Agriculture secretary to lift that ban on haggis."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Poet Nikki Giovanni On Change: 'Approach It With A Smile' | [
"Host Michel Martin speaks with poet Nikki Giovanni about the role art can play during major, often challenging, moments of transition."
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Cleopatra Discoveries | [
"Linda talks with Dr. Franck Goddio, an underwater explorer and president of the European Institute for Underwater Archaeology. They discuss Dr. Goddio's recent discovery at the bottom of the harbor off Alexandria, Egypt. It's a sphinx from the palace of Cleopatra, which bears the likeness of her father."
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Prince William Deployed to Caribbean | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites | [
"Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature's leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature's candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of Brussels sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found ... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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Tigran Hamasyan: A Pianist's Mellow Ode To 'Mother' | [
"With a firm yet delicate touch, 24-year-old jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan plays what he says is \"simply one of the most beautiful melodies I have ever heard.\" He's referring to \"Mother, Where Are You?\" — an Armenian folk song which addresses many mothers, from the mother of Jesus to Mother Nature to the Armenia... | [
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Reports: Primary London Suspects in Custody | [
"London police take five suspects in the July 21 transit bombings into custody at locations across the city. And Italian police arrest another man in Rome. British media report that police have now arrested all four suspects in the failed attacks, which . Heavily armed police raided two West London houses Friday, w... | [
"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... | npr | {
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DeVos Appoints CEO Of A Student Loan Company To Head Federal Aid Agency | [
"Welcome to this week's edition of our national education news roundup. DeVos appoints current student loan company CEO to head student loan agency Wayne A. Johnson will be the new head of Office of Federal Student Aid after James Runcie abruptly resigned last month, the U.S. Department of Education announced this ... | [
"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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Olympics Security Guard Richard Jewell Dies at 44 | [
"Richard Jewell, the former security guard who was wrongly linked to the 1996 Olympic Games bombing and then waged a decade-long battle with news organizations to defend his reputation, has died. He was 44. Jewell was found dead in his west Georgia home. An autopsy was scheduled. He was diagnosed with diabetes earl... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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The Food Chain's Weak Link: Tiny Ocean Plants Dying | [
"Microscopic plants in the ocean, called phytoplankton, are among the most important creatures on Earth and produce half of the planet's oxygen. But they are in trouble. A new study finds that since 1950, the amount of phytoplankton in the ocean's surface waters -- the basis of the ocean's food web -- has decline... | [
"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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This Mostly White City Wants To Leave Its Mostly Black School District | [
"DeVonte Kirkland is in his second to last year of school at Center Point High in Jefferson County, just outside of Birmingham, Ala. When he graduates next year he wants to head to Alabama State University. DeVonte also wants a car, so he's taking some serious time to learn how to work on them. Every day, he rides ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Episode 30: WOOP, There It Is | [
"Many of us have heard that we should think positive... Visualize ourselves achieving our goals. But researcher Gabriele Oettingen finds, this isn't actually the best advice. Instead, we should use her strategy — which she calls WOOP."
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Democrats Near End of Wild Primary Run | [
"New York Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned in South Dakota on the eve of Tuesday's primaries there and in Montana — the final Democratic contests of the season. Meanwhile, Sen. Barack Obama spent Monday campaigning in the general-election swing state of Michigan, as he closed in on the 2,118 delegates needed to clin... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Champion Surfer Kelly Slater Plays Not My Job | [
"Kelly Slater may be the coolest man ever to appear on Wait Wait (other than Carl Kasell, of course.) He's been both the youngest and the oldest pro surfing champion, and he has a shot at winning a record ten total world championships. Slater's a musician, a scratch golfer, a serial dater of supermodels, one of Peo... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Must All Colleges Show Their Graduates Found Work? | [
"Now that the Education Department has released \"Gainful Employment\" rules for for-profit schools, some would like to see similar standards for non-profit colleges and universities. With student debt increasing, they say it would be useful for students to know what their job chances are."
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Snowden Asks For Temporary Asylum In Russia, Says Lawyer | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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When After-School Activities Are Also Shut Down | [
"With schools closed and kids cooped up at home, soccer coaches, dance instructors and other leaders of extracurricular activites are finding creative ways of keeping kids active and engaged."
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Book Critic Maureen Corrigan | [
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$3 Flea Market Find Proves Valuable | [
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Movie Plot Generator Mixes Formulas | [
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Professor Who Called Barbara Bush An 'Amazing Racist' Will Keep Her Job | [
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El Paso Educators Are Ready To Talk To Students About Shooting As School Begins | [
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Comedian Charlie Murphy Of 'Chappelle's Show' Dies At 57 | [
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Unemployment Insurance | [
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"Good morning. A lot's been happening since last evening, and we've already posted about: -- Terror Threat Is 'A Tip,' And Isn't 'Rock-Solid' -- Power Coming Back On In San Diego; Human Error Blamed -- Texas Wildfires: 'Aerial Assault' To Start Today -- Interpol Issues Arrest Warrants For Gadhafi And His Son -- P... | npr | {
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Excerpt: The Body In Question | [
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Marketplace: Shake-Up at Regan Books | [
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8 Million Workers Received Raises In More Than 20 States | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Day 5: Is That Jonathan Coulton?! | [
"This is the fifth day of Ask Me Another's 12 Days of Xmas series. Please enjoy this yearbook photo of the 1993 Whiffenpoofs—the premier collegiate a cappella group of Ask Me Another house musician Jonathan Coulton. Sorry, Coultron. Can you spot him?"
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Maliki Government Blamed For Militants Advance In Iraq | [
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Thai Protesters Take TV Compound; Unrest Continues In Kyrgyzstan | [
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"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 ... | npr | {
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Lisa See Illuminates Chinese Nightclub Scene Of Pre-WWII San Francisco | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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With Deadline Looming, Lawmakers Reach Deal On VA Health Care | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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After The Genocide, Author Witnessed How Rwandans Defined Forgiveness | [
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"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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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
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Trayvon Martin Case: Attorney Choice Sparks Division | [
"Activists are holding a rally in Sanford, Fla., on Saturday, in honor of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teen who was shot to death in Sanford in late February. The admitted shooter is neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, a Latino. Zimmerman has been accused of racial profiling; he says he was defendin... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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Remembering John McCain: How The Senator From Arizona Shaped American Politics | [
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"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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Pilot's Possible Tragic Tale Gets Diverted | [
"A British Airlines flight 30 years ago flew through a cloud of volcanic ash off the coast of Indonesia. The Boeing 747's engines caught on fire and stopped, causing the plane to go down. With nerves of steel, the captain, Eric Moody, miraculously landed the plane. Host Scott Simon talks to the retired pilot about ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
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Pope Francis Reiterates Support For Public Breast-Feeding | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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Romney Strategist: Multiple Paths To Victory Tuesday | [
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Is Teacher Tenure Really The New Brown V. Board Of Education? | [
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'Cavalia': An Equine-Human Ballet | [
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"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Nigeria Arrests Two In Deadly Christmas Day Bombings | [
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"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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Who Gets Flooded: A By-The-Book Decision | [
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After Overpass Collapse in Kolkata, Firm Charged With Culpable Homicide | [
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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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Exiting Iraq: Sir Jeremy Greenstock's View | [
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FBI To Get To The Root Of The Financial Crisis | [
"The FBI is examining how the financial crisis began. Officials are investigating whether it was just greed that led to the meltdown, or whether laws were broken. In June, the agency began taking a look at the subprime mortgage market. Agents are also starting to focus on foreclosure rescue scams, in which homeowne... | [
"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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The History Of Dentistry / NYT Book Review Editor Pamela Paul | [
"Medical historian Richard Barnett traces the history of dentistry in his new book. He says that prior to the 18th century, the profession was often practices by charlatans with \"big muscles.\" His book is 'The Smile Stealers.' Also, Pamela Paul of 'The New York Times' talks to 'Fresh Air' producer Sam Briger abou... | [
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Orangutan Declared To Have Basic Legal Rights In Argentina | [
"In what may be a first, an appeals court in Argentina has recognized a nonhuman as having basic legal rights. A Buenos Aires judge ruled in favor of advocates who are calling for more freedom for a 28-year-old orangutan who was born in a zoo. The advocacy group filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on the o... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Former CNN Anchor Kept Cool, But Paid The Price Of Success | [
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Trump Warns 'One Of The Toughest Weeks' Is Ahead, Says To Brace For 'A Lot Of Death' | [
"Updated at 8:23 p.m. ET In a grim assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump on Saturday predicted that the coming week would be \"one of the toughest weeks\" of the outbreak. At the same time, the president expressed frustration with the toll that social distancing measures are taking on the economy, sa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Biden Says U.S. 'Deeply Concerned' About China's Air Defense Zone | [
"Kicking off a weeklong trip to East Asia, Vice President Joe Biden urged China and Japan to put in place new mechanisms to reduce the chance of an escalation in tensions. The two countries, as we've reported, are at odds over air space above a set of disputed islands in the East China Sea. Back in November, China ... | [
"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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Imus Could Share Airtime with Soybeans | [
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Tune-Yards' 'Private Life' Is A Public Self-Examination | [
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Purling In Anger: Arrest Breaks Up 'Knit-In' At Vermont Utility | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Encore: 'You're A Grand Old Flag' | [
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Not My Job: Political Adviser John Podesta Gets Quizzed On A Swedish King | [
"John Podesta has very possibly spent more time in the West Wing than that bust of Winston Churchill. He was chief of staff to former President Bill Clinton during the impeachment saga and is now counselor to President Obama. In honor of Carl Kasell, who becomes Wait Wait's Scorekeeper Emeritus after this show, we'... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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What Color Was T-Rex? Scientists May Soon Know | [
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Author Brandon Hobson On His New Novel 'The Removed' | [
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Renewed Israeli-Palestinian Peace Quest Anticipated | [
"NPR's Peter Kenyon in Jerusalem reports both Israel and the Palestinians are gearing up for an anticipated American push for a revival of Mideast peace talks now that the war in Iraq is winding down. A new Palestinian cabinet is expected to be announced soon, and that will trigger the unveiling of a new roadmap to... | [
"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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Fugitive Who Used Helicopter To Escape Caught In France | [
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Art Historian Ross King | [
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It's Not Tennessee Whiskey If It's Aged In Kentucky, State Says | [
"Tennessee whiskey comes from Tennessee, Scotch comes from Scotland, and tequila hails from Mexico. Simple, right? Well, actually, no. The latest chapter in the Tennessee whiskey wars revolves around the finer points of making whiskey in the Volunteer State — specifically, where you take the spirit to age. The kerf... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Pauline Viardot and Friends / Women Surfers | [
"Prolific 19th century singer and composer Pauline Viardot was admired by Chopin and other contemporaries, but like many female composers of that era she has been all but forgotten. In the first half hour, we talk about Viardot's life and career - and about a theatrical tribute to the artist in San Francisco this w... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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'Moonstruck' Writer Shanley Tells 'Dirty Story' | [
"John Patrick Shanley -- the Oscar-winning screenwriter of <EM>Moonstruck</EM> -- is revisiting the difficulty of human relationships. But in his play <EM>Dirty Story</EM>, the individual stories speak to larger issues. Jeff Lunden reports."
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"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Morning News Brief: Immigration Debate, CFPB Changes | [
"The Senate takes the unusual step of starting an open-ended debate on immigration. The agency that makes sure consumers get a fair deal with financial institutions will make some radical changes."
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"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. -- ... | npr | {
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Foreign Policy: The Persian Gulf Needs Its Own NATO | [
"Robert Haddick is managing editor of Small Wars Journal. This weekend, NATO will hold its 25th summit meeting in Chicago. Separated by a formidable security cordon from protesters, the heads of government attending — including President Barack Obama back in his home town — will attempt to tackle an agenda that inc... | [
"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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Alaska OKs Bill Making Native Languages Official | [
"If you're so inclined, and able, you could soon speak Tlingit, Inupiaq, or Siberian Yupik in Alaska with the knowledge that those and 18 other languages, including English, are officially recognized by the state. Alaska's Legislature approved a bill giving them that status Monday. Its backers say the largely symbo... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Air Travelers Allowed to Keep Small, Sharp Objects | [
"The Department of Homeland Security is expected to announce soon that airline passengers will once again be allowed to carry small, sharp objects onto planes -- including items such as screwdrivers and scissors, banned since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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#AskCokie: Listeners Ask About Rule 19 That Silenced Sen. Warren | [
"David Greene talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts about the rules of the Senate, the breakdown of civility and when good manners turn bad."
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"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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Letters: Kent State Protests, Ashlee Simpson Flub | [
"The listeners comment via e-mail on our story about Kent State University and antiwar protests; and on the lighter side, the fallout from pop singer Ashlee Simpson's lip-sync gaffe on <EM>Saturday Night Live</EM>. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Melissa Block."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Apple Releases New Software, Fixing Problems With Location Data | [
"Apple has updated its iPhone and iPad software to fix what it said were bugs that erroneously collected and stored a vast amount of a user's location data. As we've reported, last month researchers found that some iPhones and iPads kept an unencrypted file filled with locations. In essence, the researchers were ab... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Snowbird Residents Headed North Are Told To Stay In Their Southern Homes | [
"Snowbird northern residents living in the South are being told not to return to their year-round homes. And other places that typically welcome their return are asking people to stay away. Danielle Kaeding of Wisconsin Public Radio reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Rumsfeld Defends Missile Defense | [
"President Bush has drawn the criticism of foreign leaders for his proposed missile defense system. But he is still requesting more than $8 billion from the Pentagon to start work on the system next year. Mr. Bush's Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, gives his reasons for why the missile defense shield is a tactic... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Getting Hit, but Not Feeling the Pain | [
"Some years ago, I was covering the election in Chile in which Pinochet was thrown out. One night, the army turned on the press corps and beat many of us badly. It's a long story, and I won't bore all of you with it, but I still remember one funny thing about it: At one point, I was being chased by three soldiers w... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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