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Feds Charge SAC Capital In Insider Trading Case | [
"Federal officials in New York City have charged SAC Capital Advisors with insider trading, the culmination of a protracted investigation into the hedge fund founded by embattled billionaire Steven Cohen. SAC is charged with one count of wire fraud and four counts of securities fraud in connection with alleged insi... | [
"Our posts so far today: -- Reports: Emails Indicate White House Was Worried About Solyndra. -- Will She Tip Over? Norwegian Cruise Ship Listing Dangerously After Fire. -- Texas Execution Put On Hold By Supreme Court. Other stories making headlines include: -- In Libya: \"Anti-Gadhafi Forces Renew Assaults On Si... | npr | {
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'Haylift' Aims to Save Stranded Colorado Cattle | [
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Virgin America To Go Public | [
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Puzzler for Jan. 11, 2006 | [
"Pianist Bruce Adolphe returns with a classical twist to the \"name that tune\" game. He rewrites a popular melody in the style of a classical composer and challenges a listener to identify both. This week's contestant is Diane Lusk of Richmond, Va."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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New York City Reaches Agreement With Educator Union To Push Back The Start Of School | [
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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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U.S. Clarifies Security Rules for Air Travel | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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An Ode To Vine's Cutest Animals | [
"The Internet is still coming to terms with the fact that Twitter is shuttering Vine, the beloved six-second video-looping app. Vine not only brought together a unique group of young creatives — a \"slew of comedians, musicians, artists and amateur directors,\" as NPR's Alina Selyukh wrote yesterday — it also becam... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Singer Johnny Mathis's Long Career | [
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An Interview With A Hypothetical Super-Independent Athlete Baby | [
"It might have seemed like an unsurprising thing to do when Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy took three entire days off to tend to his newborn child, but if you listen to sports commentary, you know that it was not without controversy. Mike Francesa said on his WFAN radio show that paternity leave is a ridiculous ... | [
"Stories: 1) Clark Johnson, On Screen and Behind the Scenes 2) Andy Bey: A Risk-Taking Virtuoso"
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Journalist Wins $30K In Damages, In Case That Sparked Japan's #MeToo Movement | [
"When journalist Shiori Ito went public with her account of allegedly being raped by a prominent reporter, she became the public face of the country's #MeToo movement. Now a judge has ordered the man she accused of the assault, former Tokyo Broadcasting System Washington Bureau Chief Noriyuki Yamaguchi, to pay Ito ... | [
"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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Sports: Football Wraps To Bowl Action; NBA Hot Picks | [
"The college football regular season will close out soon, and that means the Bowl Championship Series bids are starting to shape up. Who do we expect to see? Who are the surprises? Plus, the NBA season is in full swing. Who's hot and who's not? Host Scott Simon talks with our man in the stands, Howard Bryant."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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FTC Says AT&T Misled Customers About 'Unlimited' Data Plans | [
"The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal court against AT&T over just how unlimited the company's unlimited data plans are. The FTC says that by \"throttling,\" or slowing down, the data of high-volume users, AT&T in fact was not giving users unlimited data. This throttling would sometimes red... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Monday Night | [
"Monday night is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, which comes every year at this time. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson talks to Sky & Telescope senior editor Kelly Beatty (@NightSkyGuy) about what will be visible and when we should look. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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An Outburst of Color in the Arizona Desert | [
"Heavy rains in the Arizona desert have given rise to a spectacular wildflower season this year."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Rep. Michele Bachmann Gives Up Swiss Citizenship | [
"Former GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann announced Thursday that she has asked the Swiss Consulate to withdraw her Swiss citizenship. The Minnesota Congresswoman is married to the son of Swiss-born parents. Earlier this year, the couple formally registered for dual citizenship."
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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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John Mitchell Testifies He Had No Prior Knowledge Of The Watergate Bugging | [
"John Mitchell, former director of the Committee to Reelect the President, testified before a federal grand jury in Washington that he had no prior knowledge of the bugging of the DNC headquarters. This story originally aired on All Things Considered on April 20, 1973. The digital preservation of this audio has be... | [
"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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Guest DJ: Courtney Barnett | [
"Melbourne guitarist and singer Courtney Barnett has been an NPR Music favorite since I caught three of her performances at New York's CMJ Music Festival in 2013. Her blend of witty lyricism and deadpan delivery made for two excellent EPs, and this year a full-length that will surely end up at the very top of my ye... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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German Fulbright Alumni Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Berlin | [
"The 25th anniversary \"PowWow\" of the German Fulbright Alumni Association took place in Berlin May 6-8. The conference focused on developments in transatlantic relations over the past 25 years, with topics ranging from politics, economy, technology, education, and just about everything in between. The weekend ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Hamid Karzai In Washington | [
"NPR's Michele Kelemen reports on the visit of Afghanistan's interim Prime Minister Hamid Karzai to Washington. Karzai spoke at Georgetown University last night to thousands of Afghan-Americans about the future of Afghanistan. Today he meets with President Bush at the White House."
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Double Take 'Toons: Gitmo Used To It | [
"Cartoonists Adam Zyglis and Mike Lester are closing in on President Obama's change in detainee policy."
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Montana Wildfire News | [
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The California Report 2006-10-25 | [
"Profile of Attorney General Candidate Chuck Poochigian. End Music."
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Lush And Romantic 'Handmaiden' Is The Year's Most Irresistible Love Story | [
"Though he's known for making quasi-horror films, director Park Chan-wook's latest movie is a melodrama set in 1930s Korea. Critic David Edelstein says <em>The Handmaiden</em> is fun and full of twists."
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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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House Republicans Create Task Force On Syrian Refugees | [
"In response to last week's terrorist attacks in Paris, House Republicans have formed a task force charged with finding a legislative response to calm fears about Syrian refugees coming into the U.S. Speaking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Ryan called the attacks \"pure evil.\" \"It's clear that thi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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From Last Year's King Celebration | [
"From last year's King Celebration concerts in Atlanta, Yoel Levi (yoh-EL LEV-vee) conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in the concert overture \"Of New Horizons\" by African-American composer Ulysses Simpson Kay, who died in 1995 at 78. (Horton Systems/ACA Digital)"
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Milford Graves, Visionary Drummer Who Mapped The Music Of The Heart, Dead At 79 | [
"Drummer, scientist, educator and improviser Milford Graves died in his Queens, N.Y. home around 3 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 12. He was 79. Lois, his wife of sixty-one years, confirmed to NPR that the cause was congestive heart failure, related to a 2018 diagnosis of amyloid cardiomyopathy. Mr. Graves was surrounded by Lo... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Bread For The World CEO On The State Of Hunger | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Bread for the World CEO Reverend Eugene Cho about the state of food insecurity in the U.S. and around the globe."
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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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Kalamazoo: A Potential Beacon for Detroit? | [
"Michigan has reached a crossroads in its economy. With the auto industry sagging and statewide unemployment at 12.6 percent in March of this year, Michigan is now forced to examine ways to wean itself from the industry that has sustained it for the past few decades. On the west side of the state, one city may offe... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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'The Bachelor' Finale Will Air As The Franchise Faces A Racial Reckoning | [
"The season finale of<em> The Bachelor</em> is on Monday night, and it comes as the franchise faces a number of controversies over how it handles race and concludes the first season with a Black man as star."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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The What And When Of Health Care Overhaul | [
"The major health bill President Obama just signed has lots of moving parts — many of them take years to kick in. But there are a few key provisions that start helping people quickly."
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Postal Workers Begin Four-Day Hunger Strike, Protesting Financial Situation | [
"Ten current and retired postal workers began a four-day hunger strike today to protest Congress' interference with the United States' Postal Service. Specifically, the activists want lawmakers to kill a requirement that the service pre-pay its retiree health care and benefits fund and to approve a refund of surplu... | [
"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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Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: 100,000 Deaths, Religion And The Future Of Work | [
"On this broadcast of The National Conversation, we'll reflect on experiences from Asian American listeners who have faced racism and discrimination during the pandemic. We'll also answer your questions about religious practices, health insurance and the future of work."
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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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Summer Books from Utah's Remote Librarian | [
"In Moab, Utah, the local citizenry's expectations for their public library are as lofty as the colorful canyons, mesas and buttes that surround them. It's Eve Tallman's job to meet those high expectations. She directs the Grand County Public Library in Moab, which serves a county the size of Delaware and Rhode Isl... | [
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Steve Inskeep Reports On The Return Of The Term Limits Movement. | [
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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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Senate Health Care Bill Passes Without GOP Votes | [
"Senate Democrats passed a historic health care bill early Christmas Eve. The 60-39 vote ended months of negotiations and 24 days of floor debate. Not one Republican voted for the measure. The Senate bill must now be reconciled with a version passed by the House of Representatives last month."
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Matt Groening Talks About What's In This Year's 'Treehouse Of Horror' | [
"On Weekend Edition Sunday, Liane Hansen talks to The Simpsons creator Matt Groening about a new and truly massive eight-pound episode guide he just wrote, and about the show's tradition of \"Treehouse Of Horror\" episodes. (You will learn she is a fan of the show, if you don't already know -- check out the moment ... | [
"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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Volkswagen Reaches Deal With U.S. On Cars With Emissions Software | [
"After months of negotiations, Volkswagen has reached a deal with U.S. authorities on most of the cars involved in its diesel emissions scandal. The agreement covers nearly 500,000 2-liter engine cars. Owners will get to choose between having VW buy back their vehicles or having their cars fixed. But owners still d... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Seattle School Teachers Ratify Contract Negotiated During Strike. -- How Equal Is American Opportunity? Survey Shows Attitudes Vary By Race. -- Volkswagen Stock Plummets As CEO Apologizes For Emissions Cheat. And here are more early headlines: Body Found Near Californi... | npr | {
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Governors Groups Jump Into Political Debates | [
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Alabama Hospital Diaries: Doctors On The Frontline Of The Latest COVID Surge | [
"As COVID-19 surges across the country, medical workers are under increasing strain. One of the hardest-hit states is Alabama, where doctors express frustration at a crisis they say was preventable."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Homeowners Insurance Rates To Rise In 2012 | [
"Last year's tornadoes, floods, fires and hurricanes are driving up home owner insurance rates this year. Rates are expected to go up as much as 10 percent."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform... | npr | {
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Novelist Buckley, Smoking Out the Self-Righteous | [
"Put this in your pipe and smoke it: They've made a movie out of Christopher Buckley's 1994 novel Thank You for Smoking. The satire about one nation's quasi-puritanical vendetta against Big Tobacco and the lobbyist who defends the people's right to life, liberty and the potential pursuit of lung cancer opens this ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Lessons Passed Down From Great-Grandparents Help Zuni Farmer 'Cope' In Times of Uncertainty | [
"While most Americans are riding out the pandemic at home in a city, Zuni tribal member Jim Enote is on his farm in Western New Mexico. The large mesas and deep-red sandstone canyons give the idea of “social distancing” new meaning. And it’s where generations of Enote’s family have tended t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Reduction Of Violence In Afghanistan Bolsters Hope For Further Peace Agreement | [
"On Friday, the Taliban agreed to scale back attacks for seven days. If the deal holds, the U.S. and the Taliban will sign an agreement Saturday to begin the process of withdrawal of U.S. troops."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Tango...Habanera...Seguidilla...Flamenco...Translation, | [
"Tango...habanera...seguidilla...flamenco...translation, please! In this week's \"Coming to Terms\" segment, commentator Miles Hoffman talks about how Spanish rhythms have lent spice--and many intriguing terms--to the language of classical music."
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"From a concert by Goni, two short pieces -- \"Vidalita,\" and \"Maxixa\" (ma-SHE-shah), both by Augustin Barrios."
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What Do Americans Think About Income Inequality? | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Dimock, vice president of research at the Pew Research Center, about their recent survey on how Americans view income inequality."
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Congressional Cilivility | [
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Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends | [
"Owing to his superb taste and refined touch, Roy Haynes has spent six decades as a drummer of choice for jazz stars like Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Pat Metheny. All of them appear on A Life in Time: The Roy Haynes Story, a new anthology spread over three CDs and... | [
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40 Years Later, Jonestown Offers A Lesson In Demagoguery | [
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U.S. News Rates 'America's Meanest Airlines' For 2011 | [
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President Trump Says He Won't 'Rule Out' Military Option In Venezuela | [
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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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Credit Suisse Reports $770 Million Loss | [
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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out Sept. 4 | [
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Democrats Unveil Health Care Measure | [
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Let's Rush To Judgment: 'Catching Fire' | [
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Geno Delafose, Keeping Zydeco in the Family | [
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Liv Boeree: Does Success Come From Skill Or Luck? | [
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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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Doubts Arise on Border Battle's Tie to Bin Laden Aide | [
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Slate's Hollywood Economist: Insuring Movie Stars | [
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Tin Pan Alley Artists And Times Of Change | [
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#FollowFriday: A Tiny Shred Of Political Authenticity | [
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"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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Boko Haram Reportedly Abducts More Girls Despite Cease-Fire Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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Facebook CEO Faced Lawmakers' Questions About Trustworthiness | [
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U.Va. Reinstates Fraternity Accused In 'Rolling Stone' Rape Story | [
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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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The Lowly Wax Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Oh, This Is Fattening? Teens Ignore Fast-Food Calorie Counts | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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A Personal Tale Evokes A Sense Of The Past | [
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Russian Aid Convoy Resumes Move Toward Ukraine Border | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Some Fear 'The Wire' Will Overshadow Showtime's 'The Chi' | [
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Finding an Adoptive Family on the Eve of Adulthood | [
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Democrats In Kentucky Work To Rebuild Voter Base After Losing Statehouse | [
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Lessons Learned From Those Who Made Money And Lost It During The GameStop Stock Craze | [
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Lawmakers On Call Through Weekend For More Budget Talks | [
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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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FDA Cites Denver Airline Caterer For Roaches, Bacteria | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Going Radical: NPR Investigates Abdulmutallab | [
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Economic Growth Hits Headlines, But Not Wallets | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Self-Driving Shuttle Pulled Over By Police In Rhode Island | [
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Baker Seeks Debt Forgiveness for Iraq | [
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Mixed Messaging: Send a Text Message Simply | [
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Watch Live: Benjamin Booker, Hurray For The Riff Raff, More | [
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"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Remembering Dick Hoyt, Part Of The Iconic Father-Son Duo Who Became The Face Of The Boston Marathon | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Taliban Attack Afghan Parliament In Kabul. -- Body Of Former White House Chef Found In New Mexico. And here are more early headlines: Thousands Join Hands On Charleston Bridge For 9 Killed In Church. (Washington Post) Greece Offers Last Minute Proposals To Avoid Default... | npr | {
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Lexington-Style Pulled Pork | [
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Sikh Says No Room For Hate, A Year After Temple Shooting | [
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Public Image Ltd.: Re-imagining Eden | [
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Dispatch from Mexico: A New, But Familiar, Place | [
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Senator Coverdell Dies at 61 | [
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Why You, Yes You, Might Enjoy A Superhero Documentary | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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The Marketplace Report: Latest U.S. Jobs Numbers | [
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Thao And The Get Down Stay Down: New Home, New Album | [
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"Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of... | npr | {
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Turkey's Premier Says It's His Duty To Crush Protests | [
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"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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Consensus Eludes Debt Commission; Vote Postponed | [
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Boston's Approach To Fighting Crime | [
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'Sgt. Pepper,' an Album That Shaped an Era | [
"The Beatles', Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was released June 1, 1967, in Britain, and on June 2 in the United States. The album became a phenomenon, spending 15 weeks at the No. 1 spot in the Billboard Top 200. The success came after the Beatles had announced that they would no longer tour — and after the... | [
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No Deal To End Government Shutdown As Negotiations Continue In Washington | [
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'Inheritance' Investigates A Family Secret, With Self-Discovery At The Core | [
"Many literary memoirs involve surmounting hurdles or uncovering family secrets in pursuit of self-discovery. Twenty years ago, Dani Shapiro's first memoir, Slow Motion, fell into the we-shall-overcome group. At its core is the mid-1980s car crash that killed her father and seriously shattered her mother. The accid... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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American Muslim Asma Gull Hasan | [
"American Muslim Asma Gull Hasan. She the author of the book, now in paperback, –American Muslims: The New Generation— (Continuum press). ASMA was born in Chicago and is the daughter of Pakistani immigrants."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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After A Big Victory For ISIS, Iraqi Forces Look To Regroup | [
"The black flag of the self-proclaimed Islamic State is flying over the Iraqi city of Ramadi after government forces collapsed and the extremists seized control over the weekend. Thousands of civilians have fled Ramadi and those left behind face a chaotic situation. \"No food, no fuel, no electricity. It's very dif... | [
"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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High Court Considers Domino's Discrimination Suit | [
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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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New Music Highlights Nuance of Identity | [
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Toyota Camry, Prius Downgraded On Crash List | [
"Toyota's 2013 Camry received a crash-test rating of \"poor\" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is a big change from last year when the 2012 model received top marks from the group. This time the organization implemented a more stringent frontal crash test. Toyota's 2013 V was also scored as \"p... | [
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No Winner (Gasp!) For The May Political Junkie Election Contest | [
"Amid great fanfare back on April 22, I launched the official \"Political Junkie Election Contest,\" which listed ten races held in May -- Senate primaries in Indiana (R), North Carolina (D), Ohio (D), Arkansas (D), Kentucky (D & R) and Pennsylvania (D), plus special House races in Georgia's 9th, Pennsylvania's 12t... | [
"On the Show: Obama's Pep Talk Goes Viral on the WebVideo: Lifestyles & Trends: Oprah's Got an Obama Problem?"
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