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The Thistle & Shamrock: Swannanoa Memories - Part 1 | [
"We mark the 10th anniversary of the Swannanoa Gathering's Traditional Song Week with music and interview highlights from Cathie Ryan, Sheila Kay Adams and Brian McNeill."
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First Watch: Benjamin Clementine, 'Nemesis' | [
"After surviving homelessness, poverty and years of busking to get noticed, Paris-based singer Benjamin Clementine has come to appreciate life's golden rule. \"Treat others the way you want to be treated,\" he sings on his stirring piano ballad \"Nemesis.\" \"Remember your days are full in number.\" The song, which... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Ohio Governor's Race Could Flip Bellwether State From Red To Blue | [
"In Ohio’s gubernatorial race, Democrat Richard Cordray is up against Republican Mike DeWine. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks with Ohio Public Radio’s Jo Ingles (@joingles) about the race that could flip the bellwether state from red to blue. \nFollow along with our 2018 midterm elections coverag... | [
"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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Analysis: Who Oscar-Winning Actors Thank | [
"Among others, actors have thanked Oprah, Sidney Poitier and Meryl Streep. According to <em>Slate</em>, Streep was thanked more often than God at the Academy Awards."
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Riot Police Storm Opposition Offices In Ukraine | [
"A top Ukrainian opposition party says heavily armed riot police have stormed its office in downtown Kiev. The move comes as the Ukrainian capital has been crippled by massive anti-government protests. Ostap Semerak told The Associated Press that troops broke into the Fatherland Party’s offices on Monday even... | [
"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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South Africa Marks Decade of Democracy | [
"It's been 10 years since South Africa held all-race elections and ended apartheid. The country has been been more successful than other African nations in its transition to democratic rule. Its stability is due in large part to Nelson Mandela, the man who ended apartheid and became the nation's first post-aparthei... | [
"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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Zimmerman Trial: L.A. Mayor Calls For Calm After Violent Protests | [
"Late into the night on Monday, after a round of violent protests ripped through Los Angeles in response to the acquittal of George Zimmerman, Mayor Eric Garcetti called for calm. The Los Angeles Times reports that by the time the sun came up, at least 13 people had been arrested after police say they began breakin... | [
"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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Controversy Over Kerry's War Record Continues | [
"Sen. John Kerry has had little choice but to respond to ads attacking his Vietnam War record, but by doing so, he's helped keep the allegations in the news, says NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts. She speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Trying To Keep Teachers | [
"Aaron Schacter of Colorado Public Radio reports that tiny, rural school district like Arickaree, Colorado, finds it difficult to recruit and retain teachers."
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"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Art Spiegelman Defends 'New Yorker' Obama Cover | [
"Renowned graphic artist Art Spiegelman knows a thing or two about controversial New Yorker covers. His 1993 cover called, \"The Kiss,\" showed a Hassidic Jewish man and a black woman kissing. It came after tensions between the two groups spurred intense riots in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. Speaking wi... | [
"Stories: 1) Shepard Fairey: Inspiration Or Infringement? 2) Mannie Garcia: The Photo That Sparked 'Hope' 3) Law Professor Weighs In On 'Hope' Squabble"
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Building Support For Black Cancer Patients | [
"In a letter published today, 100 of the country’s leading cancer doctors criticized the striking increase in the costs of cancer drugs. Some reports say the cost of the drugs increases 12 percent annually. While being diagnosed with cancer is costly and difficult enough, for African-Americans, the odds of su... | [
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Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Resumes | [
"After a two-week recess, double amputee Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius returned to court today. Pistorius is charged with the premeditated murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. He claims he shot her my mistake, thinking she was an intruder. Today, a neighbor in the gated community wher... | [
"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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MLK's American Dream | [
"We'll hear a montage of passages from a speech called \"The American Dream,\" given by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on June 6, 1961 at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Accompanying it: \"Epitaph for a Man who Dreamed,\" by Adolphus Hailstork."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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National Political Correspondent Elizabeth Arnold Reports On | [
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"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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The Marketplace Report: European Bank | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Marketplace's Tess Vigeland about the current status of the European Bank and the role that the United States plays in the European financial market."
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"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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How Trump's Coronavirus Infection Is Changing The Biden Campaign | [
"The president's coronavirus diagnosis forced the Biden to adjust his campaign. He's continuing to hold events, and using his speeches to urge people to wear masks."
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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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The Ironies of Post-Election Iraq | [
"NPR's senior news analyst looks at the aftermath of Iraq's Jan. 30 election, which he says has produced a confused post-election situation. He says that one of the ironies of the Iraqi election is that it helped to bring about a Shiite-dominated government that may be close to the co-religionists in Iran."
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"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Rosen on 'Neurolaw' in the Courtroom 2) 'Chief of Station' Recalls Congo During Cold War"
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Businesses Call On Trump To Uphold Paris Climate Agreement | [
"More than 360 businesses and investors have signed a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, President Barack Obama and Congress urging the U.S. to stay with the Paris Climate Agreement. Trump has pledged to withdraw from the Paris pact, and has appointed climate deniers Myron Ebell and Stephen Bannon to his team.... | [
"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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Marines Outpace Army in Recruiting | [
"The Army and the Marine Corps are fighting the same wars, in Iraq and Afghanistan. They're both suffering casualties. But recent figures suggest the Army is stumbling in recruiting, while the Marines are not. The Army cites a revived competing economy, but the Marines -- and a marketing expert -- say the Marines h... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Guillermo Klein: Jazz Heard Through Filters | [
"Jazz composer Guillermo Klein uses filters the way a photographer uses lens filters: Only certain frequencies of light are allowed to pass. In the ear of the beholder, Klein's Filtros can change a listener's perspective, allowing different music styles to make perfect sense together. Take \"Vaca,\" a simple Argent... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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From Cuba To Florida: A 61-Year-Old Starts The 103-Mile Swim | [
"Diana Nyad attempted it once before. It was 1978 when she was 28, but 42 hours into what's supposed to be a 60-hour swim, her team pulled the plug. Nyad, a world-class endurance swimmer, had been defeated by nature: the water temperature was a tad cool and the wind produced sizable waves. A year or so later, Nyad ... | [
"Stories: 1) Gary Shteyngart: A 'Love Story' In A Sad Future 2) 'Bridesmaids': A Raunchy, Hilarious Chick Flick 3) Early Impulse: A 50-Year Legacy In Jazz"
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Cooking Tips and Tricks | [
"On today's Food for Thought, Seattle Times restaurant critic Nancy Leson and Dick Stein share some favorite cooking tips and tricks."
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More Wildfires To Come In California As More Than 80,000 Evacuated From Homes | [
"Even before the big fall wildfire season begins in California, major fires are raging in the state. The Blue Cut fire grew to cover 30,000 acres near San Bernardino overnight, and tens of thousands of residents in the area have been evacuated. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with NPR’s Kirk Siegler about the... | [
"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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For Democrats And Obama, Christmas Came Early | [
"It's hard to say who had the better December, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team or President Obama and the lame-duck Democratic-controlled Congress. If you had to choose, though, it'd probably be Obama and the congressional Democrats. The UConn women clearly have the edge over just about all th... | [
"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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Inflation: Not So Bad? | [
"Some market watchers are arguing that the traditional economic bogeyman — inflation — is exactly what we need. Robert Siegel talks with Floyd Norris of the <em>New York Times</em> about his piece \"Sometimes, Inflation is Not Evil.\""
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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How Jan Garbarek Came To Epitomize Nordic Jazz | [
"Saxophonist Jan Garbarek was a teenage protege of American composer George Russell in Norway in the 1960s and later played in Keith Jarrett's Scandinavian quartet. More recently, he has collaborated with the vocal quartet the Hilliard Ensemble, improvising as they sing medieval music. Garbarek is praised for his S... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Remembering Georgia Congressman John Lewis | [
"Former Georgia Congressman John Lewis is remembered for his leadership in the civil rights movement, including his push to create the National Museum of African American History and Culture."
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A Long Jog: Rip 'N Read, The Next Cool Web Sites, and Chitown's Big Mob Trial | [
"Until now we've done mostly one-topic podcasts, but as we said yesterday, our show is going to be two hours every day. We can't train for a marathon if all we ever do is sprint. So starting this week we're taking things to the next level. Call today's 'cast a long jog, if you will. We start off with a little thing... | [
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Mission of National Civil Rights Museum Questioned | [
"Nearly 40 years after the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the museum at the site of his assassination is facing major criticism from some in Memphis, Tenn. Critics say that the board that runs the National Civil Rights Museum and its corporate members have too much power, and some community members feel ... | [
"Examining African Americans' Connection to the Written Word"
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Food Trends for 2008 | [
"A new year means a fresh look at the world and a fresh palate. Host Liane Hansen takes a look at the latest culinary trends and tells us what kinds of food and drink are \"in\" for 2008."
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Racism Allegations Embroil French Soccer Team In Controversy | [
"There's been a huge uproar in sporting circles in France after a player of Algerian descent said racism was the reason he wasn't chosen for the French team in the European championship which starts this week."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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FACT CHECK: The First Night Of The Republican National Convention | [
"National security was front and center during the Republican National Convention's first night of programming. Speaker after speaker bashed President Obama and his former secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, for the Obama administration's approach to fighting ISIS, immigration policies, and the 2012 attacks on dip... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Election Over, Washington Moves On To 'Fiscal Cliff' | [
"With the election settled, Washington and Wall Street are focused on whether Congress and a re-elected president can avoid the so-called \"fiscal cliff.\" Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel, economics editor of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, about the automatic budget cuts and tax hikes that would happen if a... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Bombing Kills At Least 14 In Afghanistan, Including Three NATO Troops. -- With First Debate This Week, We Really Are In Campaign's Final Stretch. Other stories in the news: Read More -- \"Payroll Tax Cut Is Unlikely To Survive Past Jan. 1 Deadline.\" (The New York Times) -- Ca... | npr | {
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Why Surrounding Yourself With Art Matters — And How To Do It | [
"The art you choose to display in your home tells a story. For me (TK), it represents who I am and what I care about most. After all, \"If there's any place in this world, if you are so fortunate to have a roof over your head, that you can be the main character of your story, it is at home,\" says independent cura... | [
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Judge Denies Bail For Ghislaine Maxwell, Longtime Confidant Of Jeffrey Epstein | [
"Updated at 5:14 p.m. ET A federal judge denied bail Tuesday for Ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime confidant of disgraced financier and convicted sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying she posed a \"substantial\" risk of flight before her trial on sexual exploitation charges. The judge set a tentative trial date of J... | [
"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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Bahamas On World Cafe | [
"Ever since he released his 2009 solo debut Pink Strat, I've always thought of Afie Jurvanen, better known as Bahamas, as a captain of cool breeze sound — easy, inviting and a little sideways. But this time around, Bahamas recruited the rhythm section featured on the album Black Messiah by D'Angelo and the results ... | [
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Russian Prime Minister Slams Trump Administration 'Weakness' Over U.S. Sanctions | [
"Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has penned a scathing Facebook post in response to new U.S. sanctions, decrying what he described as the Trump administration's \"total weakness\" and saying that the package \"ends hopes for improving our relations with the new administration.\" President Trump had appeared ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Path To U.S.-Iran Deal, Prisoner Swap Began Years Ago | [
"Iran is open for business again as ten years of punishing international sanctions are lifted. President Hassan Rouhani declared the nuclear deal a \"golden page\" in Iran's history as he presented a new budget to parliament on Sunday. Economists call it the biggest windfall in history, with as much as an estimated... | [
"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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Spurred By Success, Publishers Look For The Next 'Hunger Games' | [
"The film version of the young adult book sensation The Hunger Games opens March 23rd. The hype around the movie has sent the sales of the already best-selling trilogy to new heights. And publishers are eagerly churning out more books set in post apocalyptic dystopian worlds — just like The Hunger Games. I... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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Sergeant To Receive Long-Overdue Medal Of Honor | [
"Melvin Morris served two tours of duty in Vietnam, but because of his race he didn't receive the Medal of Honor. Morris talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the award he'll receive from President Obama."
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"Good morning. Today's top story broke just as our day began: -- Pope Benedict XVI Is Resigning. Other stories making headlines include: -- Manhunt For Ex-L.A. Cop Continues; \"Dorner's LAPD Firing Case Hinged On Credibility.\" (Los Angeles Times) -- \"Tornado Rips Through Hattiesburg, Miss; State Of Emergency Decl... | npr | {
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Looking Back At The Timeline Of President Trump's Travel Ban | [
"The Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration's travel ban — a policy the president first pledged to enact during the campaign and one that led to more than a year and a half of legal battles and controversy."
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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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Hemingway's Rejected Early Work Is Fit To Print After All | [
"Harper's Magazine is publishing a story in its October issue by a promising young author named Ernest Hemingway. \"My Life in the Bull Ring with Donald Ogden Stewart,\" a five-page story about a socialite who comes face to horns with a bull, was written by Hem when he was just 25. It was rejected in 1924 by Vanity... | [
"Stories: 1) Arizona Gun Laws Among Most Lenient In U.S. 2) After Death, Protecting Your 'Digital Afterlife' 3) William Trevor: A Short-Story Master's Life Work"
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What Do Brands Mean to You? | [
"What is a brand? Noah Brier says it might just be the sum total of everything everybody thinks about it. That's the idea behind his new website, Brand Tags. After the jump, check out a very special logo and tell us the first thing that comes to your mind in the comments. Read More >> Quick! What do you think?"
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Great New DVD Box Sets: Blasts From The Past And 'Breaking Bad' | [
"In addition to Breaking Bad, critic David Bianculli recommends some rare television treats from the '60s and '70s that are now available on DVD. They include Here's Edie: The Edie Adams Television Collection, The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, The Rutles: Anthology and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Porch Pirate In Texas Ducks Authorities | [
"The man is caught on video grabbing a delivery off a porch. What really makes him stand out is the duck. Video shows him picking up the package with his left hand while cradling the duck in his right."
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"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Spanish Pianist Alicia | [
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Helping Clean Florida's 'Red Tide' | [
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Excerpt: How To Invent Everything | [
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"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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TERRY JONES, a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python | [
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"Actor, comedian, filmmaker, and author MICHAEL PALIN. In the fall of 1988, PALIN recreated the journey Jules Verne described in \"Around the World in 80 Days.\" PALIN turned his journey into a very successful 8-part TV BBC series. He is of course also known for his tenure as a member of Monthy Python's Flying Circ... | npr | {
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Tell Us More: Twitter Education Forum | [
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Politics Podcast: The Team Goes Live! | [
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Omega-3s Good For The Heart, But What About The Brain? | [
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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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Key & Peele / Jon Stewart in 2004 | [
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"The Konami code won't save The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta as they take on a true/false quiz about video games. Heard on, The Daily Show & What The Constitution Means To Me: Kids In America."
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Are You An Armchair Doctor? | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Politics Podcast: There's Another Super Tuesday? | [
"The NPR Politics team is back with the weekly roundup. This week, they talk debates, fashion and what to expect on March 15, when more than a thousand delegates are at stake in six nominating contests across the country. As always, the team wraps up their discussion with \"Can't Let It Go,\" where they share what ... | [
"We've been helping our friends at It's All Politics on the big story of the morning, which, as you've no doubt heard, is that after a nail-biter of a night, Mitt Romney took the Iowa primary by eight votes. Rick Santorum pulled a surprising turn around to end up second. Here's some of the territory we've covered o... | npr | {
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Venezuela's Chavez at War with News Agencies | [
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What We're Missing, By Missing Strangers Now | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Biden To Announce Plans To Donate 500 Million Pfizer Vaccines To Countries In Need | [
"President Biden is set to announce Thursday that the United States has bought 500 million doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to donate to COVAX, which is distributing vaccines to countries that cannot afford to buy enough shots, a source familiar with the deal confirmed to NPR. The news comes after Biden's arrival... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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Hot Sausage Sandwich Saves Philadelphia | [
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Reaction to Bush's U.N. Speech on Iraq | [
"President George Bush told the United Nations yesterday that it must stop Iraq's development of weapons of mass destruction or else the United States would. Karen Grigsby Bates gets reaction to the speech from Peter Galbraith, a professor at the National War College and the former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic o... | [
"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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Violinist Pamela Frank And | [
"Violinist Pamela Frank and pianist Claude Frank perform Beethoven's Violin Sonata in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2. From an Arizona Friends of Chamber Music concert at the Leo Rich Theatre in Tucson. (KBAQ Production Studios at Arizona State University)"
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Puerto Rico Gov. Rosselló On Disaster Funding | [
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What If Workers Sat On Corporate Boards? | [
"In the U.S., a company's board of directors is typically made up of people elected by shareholders — they represent shareholder interests, AKA maximizing profits. But in parts of Europe, the law mandates companies have a mix of workers and owners on their boards, so workers have a voice in the big decisions a comp... | [
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For Groundhog Day, Hear Public Radio's Records On Repeat | [
"When Phil Connors, Bill Murray's character in Groundhog Day, wakes up at 6 a.m. to an alarm clock playing Sonny and Cher's \"I Got You Babe,\" it sounds like a lovely and chipper musical start to a regular day. That is, until — spoiler alert — Connors gets stuck in a time loop that forces him to relive that day ov... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Rally Demands Attention for Sudan's Darfur Region | [
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"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Rain-Soaked Obama Reflects Somberness Of 9/11 Anniversary | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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Lawyers Claim Their Client Was Deported In Retaliation For His Activism | [
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"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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Congress Overrides Bush Veto On Medicare Bill | [
"President Bush's veto of a Medicare bill didn't survive Congress. The House and Senate were able to easily override his attempt to strike down a bill that protects doctors from a more than 10 percent cut in their Medicare reimbursement rates. It was the third veto override of the Bush presidency."
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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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Firings Punctuate The End Of The NFL Season | [
"The NFL's 2008 regular season was marked by the crowning of the worst team in history — the Detroit Lions — and the spectacular collapse of Brett Favre's New York Jets. With failure on the field came firings of coaches from the front office of four teams."
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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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Iraq's New President | [
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'Gifts Of Holidays Past' | [
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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From The Bucolic Setting | [
"From the bucolic setting of the Raritan River Music Festival in historic Clinton, New Jersey, we'll hear three Romantic Pieces by Johann Kaspar Mertz, an early 19th century guitarist and composer. The Newman and Oltman Guitar Duo performs in this June 7th concert. (Recording thanks to Malcom Addey Recordings)."
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Fentanyl Overdoses Worry Pennsylvania Officials | [
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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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Energy Prices Create Strange Bedfellows in Car Business | [
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Attorneys Respect Judge Michael Mukasey | [
"Donna Newman is among many lawyers who argued cases before Michael Mukasey when he was a federal judge — she represented Jose Padilla, the American once classified as an enemy combatant. Newman says Mukasey, the nominee to be the next U.S. attorney general, is an independent thinker who will bring integrity to the... | [
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Open Thread: Tim Russert's Death and the Media | [
"Today on the show, we talked to Slate's Jack Shafer about the coverage of Tim Russert's death. Shafer criticized the media response in a recent Slate piece, \"The Canonization of Saint Russert.\" \"I wonder whether the media grievers gave a moment of thought to how this Russert torrent they produced played with v... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Beautiful Picture of Health, Airport Probes, Ladies Night and Day"
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Afghan Opium Business Defies U.S.-Led Attacks | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Natalia Lafourcade: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Hello, Howard; Good Day, Dayton | [
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"We will never forget John, Paul, Greg, and Scottie. via Cracked."
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How to Use the NPR Berlin Events Calendar | [
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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It's Not Goodbye, But Not Good Either: Ruby Tuesday Declares Bankruptcy | [
"Ruby Tuesday is the latest food chain to crumble under the pressure of the coronavirus pandemic. The company filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, hoping to restructure and emerge financially stronger. Ruby Tuesday CEO Shawn Lederman told the court that the chain does \"not intend to reopen 185 of their r... | [
"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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Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Police Shooting Prompts Confusion, Protests | [
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Donna Summer, The Queen Of Disco, Dies At 63 | [
"Donna Summer, the queen of disco whose career spanned four decades and earned her multiple number one hits and five Grammy awards, has died after a long battle with cancer, TMZ and E-online and the AP are reporting. The AP confirmed the death with the singer's family. She was 63. Her first hit came in 1975 with Lo... | [
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A Mystery for Mozart Mavens | [
"In this day and age of Web blogs and CSI spin-offs, the idea of attempting to create a counterfeit Mozart manuscript seems truly outrageous. But to attempt the forging of two such compositions for the purpose of a technical/musical swindle is almost unimaginable. Yet that is exactly what Forger, a counterfeiting g... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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Young Canadian Pianist Angela | [
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Alaska Volcano Mellows After Wreaking Havoc | [
"Alaska’s Pavlof Volcano has calmed down after days of dramatic activity. Early this week, the volcano, which is in the southwest part of the state, threw a thick brown and gray cloud 37,000 feet into the sky. The blast inconvenienced travelers across Alaska and spewed ash over Nelson Lagoon, a village 55 mil... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Letters: Baseball's Ernie Banks And Civil Rights | [
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Republicans Gain Edge, Especially In Colorado | [
"This week, big-time Democrats Sens. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut and Byron Dorgan of North Dakota decided not to run for re-election and a number of Democrats are retiring from the House of Representatives. In Colorado, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter announced Wednesday he won't seek a second term. With the news, ... | [
"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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What Are You Afraid Of In 2016? Globetrotters Share Their Fears | [
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This Spanish City Is Putting People Before Cars | [
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"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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'We Set The Dark On Fire' Burns Bright | [
"Tehlor Kay Mejia's debut novel We Set the Dark on Fire aims to burn it all down. Daniela is graduating at the top of her class at the Medio School for Girls, an elite institution that trains girls to be wives. Divided into two groups — Primeras and Segundas, Dani and her classmates know that they will be offered i... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Overcrowded Jails Follow Immigration Crackdown | [
"The stepped up immigration enforcement policy of Prince William County, Va., allows local police officers to detain illegal immigrants However, that has resulted in overcrowded jails and a strain on resources. Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William County Supervisors, and immigration and human rights lawyer... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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U.S. Banks Can't Hide From Europe's Debt Crisis | [
"For months now, Europe's debt crisis has hung ominously over the U.S. markets and economy. But even as U.S. banks begin lessening their investments in Europe, it remains difficult to quantify the threat they face. Among other crises, earlier this week, Franco-Belgian bank Dexia agreed to a rescue plan, and politic... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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'Europe Does Not See Us As Human': Stranded Refugees Struggle In Greece | [
"Rasha al-Ahmed imagined Europe would be a clean, generous place — not a makeshift tent in an olive grove where the mud is mixed with human waste and rotting food. \"A safe life with a house and enough food,\" she said, shuddering as she wiped fetid mud from her 1-year-old daughter's cheeks. \"That's what I hoped f... | [
"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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Pt X: We Take You Back | [
"PT X: We take you back to our Live program from Nov. 21, 1995, marking the 300th anniversary of Henry Purcell's death. We'll hear the Canadian period-instrument group Tafelmusik, which has released numerous Sony Classical CD's of Henry Purcell's music the last couple of years, play two Purcell pieces: the Fantasia... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Tancredo Enters Colo. Race From 3rd Party; Can You Say 'Gov. Hickenlooper'? | [
"Well, you can't say he didn't warn them. You should get out of the race for governor, former Rep. Tom Tancredo (R) told Colorado Republicans Scott McInnis and Dan Maes last week, if polls show that you can't beat Democratic candidate John Hickenlooper in the November election. And if you don't, I'm going to run a... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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Former Sen. Domenici Reveals 'Son Born In Secrecy' | [
"Stepping forward now because he thought others were about to \"breach this privacy,\" former New Mexico Sen. Pete Domenici has told the Albuquerque Journal that he fathered a son outside of his marriage more than 30 years ago. The mother is Michelle Laxalt, the daughter of another prominent Republican politician —... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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NPR: The Last 50 Years | [
"Fifty years ago, All Things Considered broadcast for the first time. From the start, NPR forged a completely new path. A news network like it, helmed by women, hadn’t existed in the United States. Despite fantastic reporting and the iconic talent, NPR hasn’t always held its microphone up to the United States fair... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge, Finding A Comic 'Extract' In The Office 2) New Lost City Ramblers Look Back At 50 Years"
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Muzio Clementi And Wolfgang | [
"Muzio Clementi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart were old rivals. We'll be hearing music by both of them this hour, beginning with Clementi's Sonata in B-flat, Op. 24 no. 2. Mozart \"borrowed\" a theme from Clementi's Sonata for his Overture to \"The Magic Flute.\" Pianist Hugh Sung performs Clement's Sonata from a conc... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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