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Obama Finds Silver Lining In Economic Cloud Which Is What Presidents Do | [
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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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Pakistani Justice To Get Job Back After Protests | [
"In Pakistan, opposition activists called off a large protest march against the government after the Pakistani leadership made major concessions in a dramatic reversal. Key among the concessions was the reinstatement of the former chief justice of the Pakistani Supreme Court, Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry. Chaudhry wa... | [
"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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: How Has Loving What You Love Changed With Time? | [
"If you've read Patton Oswalt's essay at Wired, called \"Wake Up, Geek Culture. Time To Die,\" then you have a head start on this week's show. Stephen, Trey, Glen and I use Oswalt's argument as a jumping-off point to talk about how it is and isn't different now to be invested (and overinvested) in the culture you l... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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As Miami Faces Threats From Sea Level Rise, Some Worry About Climate Gentrification | [
"As flooding grows worse in Miami's upscale beachfront areas, black residents living on higher ground worry they'll be displaced. The city is studying this climate gentrification."
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India's Modi Makes A Name For Himself — Literally — In Meeting With Obama | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Weighs Offering More Help As Migrants Arrive In Europe. -- Announcing Reform, Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages. And here are more early headlines: Illinois Officer Buried As Manhunt Continues For Murder Suspects. (Chicago Sun-Times) Koreas Agree To F... | npr | {
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Nassar Testimony Brings One Sexual Abuse Survivor Sadness - And Then Some Relief | [
"It began when she was in kindergarten. Kyle Stephens, one of more than 80 women to come forward last week with accusations of abuse, told a judge that the former team doctor for USA Gymnastics sexually abused her for six years. Stephens was the first person to testify during Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing in M... | [
"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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'Schindler's List' Author Revisits Holocaust | [
"Thomas Keneally is the author of the award-winning novel that was adapted into Schindler's List. He has returned to write about the holocaust in a new stage play, Either/Or. The play, which premieres this week, tells the complex story of an SS officer in Nazi Germany. Thomas Keneally, author of the play Either... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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HHS Official Michael Caputo Admits Warning Of 'Sedition' At CDC, Riots If Trump Wins | [
"Michael Caputo, the top spokesman at the Department of Health and Human Services, confirmed to NPR on Tuesday that he made comments during a Facebook Live event on Sunday that have attracted attention and concern – but he said that some of the comments had been taken out of context. The longtime political strategi... | [
"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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5 Years After Indiana's Historic HIV Outbreak, Many Rural Places Remain At Risk | [
"Ethan Howard cradled his prized Martin-brand guitar, strumming gently as he sang of happiness he thought he'd never find. With support from his family and community, the 26-year-old is making his way as a musician after emerging from the hell of addiction, disease and stigma. The former intravenous drug user was a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iowa 'Fetal Heartbeat' Bill To Ban Abortions After 6 Weeks Poised For Passage. -- 2 Trials Set For Cardinal Pell On Sex Abuse Charges. -- Doctor: Trump Dictated Letter Attesting To His 'Extraordinary' Health. -- Nearly 200 Arrested As May Day Rally In Paris Turns Violen... | npr | {
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Democrats Offer Trump Chance To Testify, And He Says He Might Do It — In Writing | [
"Updated at 5:11 p.m. ET President Trump said Monday that he will \"strongly consider\" providing written testimony to House impeachment investigators. The president's surprise announcement comes a day after top Democrats invited him to defend himself in the face of accusations that he committed bribery by allegedl... | [
"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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U.S. Offers Incentives to Iran, Awaits Response | [
"Washington awaits a response from Tehran after dropping major precondition to talks with Iran. The international community is attempting to persuade Iran to abandon its nuclear-arms ambitions."
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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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U.S. Releases 'Oligarchs List' And Opts Against New Sanctions On Russia | [
"The U.S. has named 96 Russian billionaires to its blacklist of more than 200 influential Russians, issuing its \"List of Oligarchs\" along with documents that were required by last year's sanctions. As it submitted the list to Congress, the Trump administration also told lawmakers it won't seek new sanctions, sayi... | [
"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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Goodyear Embraces Strauss and Gershwin | [
"Pianist Stewart Goodyear is a young lion in the piano world. He's not yet 30, but he's been on the concert stage for well over a decade. Here he plays a pair of encores in Atlanta's Spivey Hall: \"Concert Arabesques on the Blue Danube,\" an arrangement by Andrei Schultz-Evler of Johann Strauss, Jr.'s Blue Danube W... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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If Doctors Learned To Cook, They Might Give Better Advice | [
"Is your doctor your go-to for nutrition advice? Neither is mine. And why would I expect that? Fewer than a quarter of doctors say they've had sufficient training to provide nutritional advice to their patients, according to recent polls. We all know about the Hippocratic oath, but there's that other thing Hippocra... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Vladimir Putin Is Right Out Of A Russian Novel | [
"\"Russia is a hypothetical culture. Ruled by despots for most of our history, we are used to living in fiction rather than reality,\" writes Nina L. Khrushcheva, who teaches international affairs at The New School. She is also the great granddaughter of the late communist leader of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushc... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Obama Encourages British Voters Not To Sever Ties With European Union | [
"President Obama held a joint news conference with British Prime Minister David Cameron in London on Friday. He urged the United Kingdom not to sever ties with the European Union ahead of a crucial vote in two months."
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"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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Betty Baye: 'What's in a Name?' | [
"Commentator Betty Baye ponders, \"What's in a Name?\" Baye is a columnist for <EM>The Courier-Journal</EM> in Louisville, Ky."
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Filing For Bankruptcy, Borders Hits Troubled Times | [
"After weeks of speculation, Borders has made it official. The bookstore chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday in a federal courthouse in New York. Among its creditors are some of the most prominent names in the publishing industry: Random House, HarperCollins, Penguin and Simon & Schuster, to... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Freddie Mac's Regulator 'Completely Puzzled' By Allegations Of Conflict | [
"Saying he is \"completely puzzled by the notion that there was something immoral that went on here,\" the man at the top of the agency that regulates Freddie Mac has explained why he believes the taxpayer-owned mortgage company did nothing wrong when one of its arms, as NPR and ProPublica have reported, \"placed m... | [
"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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Senate Democrats Launch Series Of Complaints As Kavanaugh Hearings Begin | [
"Brett Kavanaugh is going to be facing tough questions this week for his nomination to the Supreme Court, but first, Democrats are pressing Republicans on the process for how his nomination and these hearings came to be."
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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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'Catch-22': A Paradox Turns 50 And Still Rings True | [
"Fifty years ago, a new phrase began to make its way into American conversations: \"Catch-22.\" Joseph Heller's irreverent World War II novel — named for the now-famous paradox — was published on Oct. 11, 1961. His take on war meshed perfectly with the anti-authoritarian generation that came of age in the 1960s. A... | [
"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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For Trump's Secretary Of State, Buzz Centers On Giuliani, Bolton | [
"The State Department has opened up a transition office, but that ground-floor corner office in Washington's Foggy Bottom neighborhood is quiet for now as diplomats await news of their new boss. Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state could tell a lot about the direction he will take U.S. foreign policy. At the ... | [
"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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How Do We Listen When We're Unable to Hear? | [
"Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Act Of Listening About Evelyn Glennie's TED Talk Percussionist and recording artist Evelyn Glennie is almost completely deaf, which means she listens to music with her body, not her ears. About Evelyn Glennie Percussionist and composer Dame Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all of... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Santino Fontana Shines In Broadway's Updated, Relentlessly Funny 'Tootsie' | [
"Nearly four decades after Dustin Hoffman put on a dress, slipped on high heels and hit the silver screen as Michael Dorsey in “Tootsie,” the story is being remade as a new comedy musical on Broadway. Dorsey is an out-of-work actor who, for lack of other opportunities, auditioned for a woman’s rol... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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A Taste Of Jonatha Brooke's Favorites | [
"Jonatha Brooke has released a number of albums over the three decades that she has been making music, but when it came to her latest batch of songs she decided to keep it short and sweet. Instead of a full -length record, she put out an EP called Imposter, in which she cherry-picked the five songs she loved most f... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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'Betray Me And You're Dead': How Loyalty Leached Out Of Politics | [
"Those close to a powerful elected official, like a governor or the president, may owe their success to the boss. Yet there are times when the interests of the person on top and those who serve will diverge, and the outcome is predictable. \"When you're a staffer or consultant, at some level you have to understand ... | [
"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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A Sincere Thanks To You All | [
"Well it's day three back in the host chair after the recent sadness. Felt a little shaky at first. I can admit that. I think I am getting back my sea legs. I hope so. Just one more word on my situation before I get to today’s program. The outpouring of good wishes in the wake of my brother’s death has been simply ... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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U.S. Resident Caught Up In Sudan's Protest Movement | [
"American Nancy Williams and Sudanese Rudwan Dawod met in South Sudan, where they were both working. The two fell in love and married, and they're expecting their first child in September. But while Nancy Williams Dawod is home in Oregon, her husband, who has U.S. residency, is in detention in Sudan, facing terrori... | [
"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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Mourners Gather At Funeral For Slain Baton Rouge Police Officer | [
"A funeral for Baton Rouge, La., police officer Matthew Gerald is set for Friday. Gerald was one of three officers killed in an ambush on July 17."
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"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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Beyond Smooching: The Science of Mistletoe | [
"While waiting under the mistletoe for that kiss, you might look up and think about the other important functions of mistletoe. Ira Flatow, host of <EM>Science Friday</EM>, discusses mistletoe's non-holiday life with Madeleine Brand."
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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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On Assignment in Biloxi for a Hurricane Landfall | [
"Biloxi, Miss., received the brunt of Hurricane Katrina's punishment Monday. Robert talks with Rick Guy, staff photographer for the <EM>Jackson Clarion-Ledger</EM>. Guy was in Biloxi during the day."
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O Mr. Elliott, My Mr. Elliott | [
"Commentator Heather King has the story of a teacher who takes pride in his students for decades after they have left his classroom. King, who lives in Los Angeles, is the author of <em>Parched: A Memoir</em>."
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Rising Food Prices Can Topple Governments, Too | [
"Political unrest has broken out in Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt and other Arab countries. Social media and governmental policies are getting most of the credit for spurring the turmoil, but there's another factor at play. Many of the people protesting are also angry about dramatic price hikes for basic foodstuffs, such a... | [
"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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Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow | [
"Some of the best coffee beans in the world are grown in Africa, and while the number of coffee consumers there is growing, most Africans still don't drink it. That's something Rwanda's government would like to change. The country's coffee industry, which nearly collapsed after the genocide in 1994, has gradually b... | [
"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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Miss. Race Draws Money and Attention | [
"NPR's Juan Williams reports on the contest in Mississippi between Democrat Ronnie Shows and Republican Chip Pickering. Shows is one of the most conservative Democrats in the country. Pickering, is the son of Charles Pickering, whose nomination to the federal bench is stalled in the Senate. The race is attracting a... | [
"Change to Torch Route Throws Crowd. Torchbearer Elated by Experience."
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'With All Deliberate Speed': Film Recalls 'Brown' | [
"Chicago filmmaker Peter Gilbert discusses his latest documentary, <EM>With All Deliberate Speed</EM>. The movie takes a look at how <EM>Brown v. Board of Education</EM> is impacting education and society 50 years later. Gilbert also produced <EM>Hoop Dreams</EM>, a documentary that followed the lives of two inner... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Nixonland' Explores America in Flux 2) Biography Details the 'King of Comics'"
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Man Outraged When Burrito Price Goes Up | [
"A man walked into Taco Bell and ordered seven Beefy Crunch Burritos. He discovered the price had gone from $.99 to $1.49. The man fired an air gun at an employee and when police chased him, he fired an assault rifle before being subdued with tear gas."
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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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The California Report Special Coverage | [
"The California Report — Special Live Broadcast with host Scott ShaferThe State of the State Address — The California Report and KQED Public Radio presents live, anchored coverage of Governor Schwarzenegger's State of the State address with host Scott Shafer in studio and reporter Tamara Keith at the capitol. Cover... | [
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Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial | [
"Updated on Saturday at 6:20 p.m. ET: The video for this event has ended. Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial came to a close on Saturday, with Democrats falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict the former president. The final vote was 57 to 43. Seven Republicans joined with all of ... | [
"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 Raconteurs, Man Man, Colin Meloy, More | [
"Devotchka, the band behind the popular soundtrack to Little Miss Sunshine, is back with a brilliant new album. Hear a cut from A Mad and Faithful Telling. We've also got music from Colin Meloy, frontman for the Decemberists, and his new CD of live, solo performances; music from the wildly unpredictable Man Man; ne... | [
"The Good The Bad The Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Disney Offers Fairies to Older Girls | [
"Walt Disney Co. hopes that the little girls who were mesmerized by its Disney princesses will graduate to believe in fairies too: They are a very big business. There's a Web site, Disneyfairies.com, and a fairy DVD, titled <em>Tinker Bell</em>, is set for November 2008."
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On The Fall Docket: Who Gets To Vote — And Who Gets To Decide? | [
"A federal appeals court in Denver is scheduled to hear arguments Aug. 25 in a dispute over whether Kansas and Arizona can require voters using a federal registration form to show proof of citizenship. It's the first of several significant cases this fall that could determine who gets to vote, and how, in at least ... | [
"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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A Broke Rapper, A Mystery Donor And An Empty House | [
"On today's show, we bring you three Planet Money radio stories: 1. Pay Your Taxes: A Cautionary Tale When IRS agents raided the house of rapper Young Buck, they seized all his things: his white leather dining chairs, his watches, his craps table, his tattoo kit. Even his refrigerator. The Nashville artist, who was... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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U.S. Dominates Olympic Slopestyle Snowboarding | [
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Bob Dylan's Words Find Place In Legal Writings | [
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In the Cuban Countryside, a Shift from Sugar | [
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Four Years Later, Army Hero Honored | [
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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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A Son, A Soldier: 'Bearing Arms' In Life And War | [
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"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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Planned Parenthood Joins Campaign To Rid Miami Neighborhoods Of Zika | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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The Twilight Sad Gives Genius Its Due | [
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"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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Islamic Center Near Ground Zero Sparks Anger | [
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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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Excerpt: 'You Know When the Men Are Gone' | [
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Former NFL Player Nate Jackson Wades Into The 'Brutality' Of Fantasy Football | [
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Federal Funding Re-Energizes MIT Fusion Reactor | [
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White House Race may be Billion-Dollar Campaign | [
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"Good morning! Our early headlines: Twitter Announces It Can Now Block Content By Country Signaling Modest Growth, U.S. GDP Grew At 2.8 Percent In Fourth Quarter Costa Offers Italian Cruise Passengers $14K In Compensation Suicide Blast Kills 32 In Baghdad Other stories that are making headlines: Read More Obama Pla... | npr | {
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'A Time To Build' Author On Restoring Faith In U.S. Institutions | [
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Timm TV Gains Following | [
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Marketplace Report: OPEC Deal Boosts Oil Prices | [
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Julius Schwartz, Force Behind Comics' Silver Age, Dies | [
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Next: Parquet Courts | [
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Toms Shoes A Hit At Oscars, But Does Shoe Giveaway Hit The Mark? | [
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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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Ken Lewis Ousted As Bank Of America Chair | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Sheriffs: Elected. Empowered. Accountable? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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San Francisco Brewery Fights New Housing | [
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Despite Court Ruling, Voting Rights Fight Continues In North Carolina | [
"In the swing state of North Carolina, a fight for early voting rights that seemed to end with a strongly worded federal court ruling last month, may be just getting started. That fight began in 2013, when the state made cuts to early voting, created a photo ID requirement and eliminated same-day registration, out-... | [
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'Mr. Mac' Paints Flowers In A Darkening World | [
"Reading Esther Freud's eighth novel — about an English boy's unlikely but life-expanding friendship with Scottish architect and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh — is a bit like watching a watercolor painting take shape. Mr. Mac and Me begins with delicate dabs of color, as 13-year-old Thomas Maggs, the only surviv... | [
"Stories: 1) John Waters: A Bad Influence Picks His 'Role Models' 2) Summer Titles That Will Transport You Into The Past 3) Elizabeth Cook: Transcending A Cult Career"
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French Court Charges Strauss-Kahn With 'Aggravated Pimping' | [
"Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former head of the International Monetary Fund who was forced to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct in the U.S., faces charges of \"aggravated pimping\" before a court in his native France. A trial date has not been set. Strauss-Kahn, 64, stepped down as head of the IMF in 201... | [
"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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Ohio Voter Would Like A Female President Just Not Hillary Clinton | [
"Steve Inskeep broadcasts from Cincinnati, Ohio, a state nearly split between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. We hear from retired business owner Linda Caudill, who is an ardent Trump supporter."
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Is There A Role For Government In Cybersecurity? | [
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High Court Allows Interstate Wine Shipments | [
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How Disasters Impact Ambition | [
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Mubarak Proposes Open Vote in Egypt's Election | [
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Satellite Photos Show Rapid Growth Of Syrian Refugee Camps | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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How An Engineer's Desperate Experiment Created Fracking | [
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman Names 31-Year-Old Son As New Heir | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- FACT CHECK: Is Chicago Proof That Gun Laws Don't Work? -- Trump's Puerto Rico Golf Venture: Not Such A Great Deal. -- Anti-Abortion Rep. Tim Murphy Won't Seek Re-Election After Report On Abortion Request. -- Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize In Literature. And here are m... | npr | {
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'Safe At Home' But Flirting With Asylum | [
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Morning Shots: In Shocking Development, Emma Stone Proves Very Likable | [
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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 Endless Night Of The Insomniac | [
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Dandelion Blossom Wine | [
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Podcast: Why Is A Corporation A Person? | [
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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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Paul Auster Meditates On Life, Death And Near Misses | [
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"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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World Cup Reaches Quarterfinal Stage; LeBron James To The Lakers | [
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Cruise To Cuba For Cultural Exchange | [
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Despite School Closures, Free Meals Are Still Available For North Texas Students | [
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The Relationship Of Congress And The President: | [
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News Brief: Government Shutdown Threat Looms, Hush Money Payments | [
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As Alaska Governor, Timing, Instinct Aided Palin | [
"At first glance, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin comes across as a tough, independent-minded budget cutter and ethics crusader, a whistle-blower who has not been afraid to take on her own party leaders and the oil industry. That is, at least, the Palin that the McCain campaign wants people to see. But while Palin's po... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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Political Corner with Juan Williams | [
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Untangle An 'Act Of God' | [
"On-air challenge: Every answer is a familiar three-word phrase in the form \"____ of ____.\" The letters in the first and last words of each phrase are rearranged. You give the phrases. For example, \"Cat of Dog\" becomes \"Act of God.\" Last week's challenge from listener Henry Hook of Brooklyn, N.Y.: In a few we... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Zika Images Show 'Worst Brain Infections That Doctors Will Ever See' | [
"A series of medical images published Tuesday offer the most complete picture, so far, of how the Zika virus can damage the brain of a fetus. \"The images show the worst brain infections that doctors will ever see,\" says Dr. Deborah Levine, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, who contributed to the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Romer: Jobless Rate To Stay High In '10 | [
"President Obama's chief economic adviser says despite the U.S. economy's addition of 162,000 jobs in March, the administration is still concerned about the high unemployment rate. But Christina Romer says a complex picture emerges when the data are more closely examined.Non-farm payrolls rose in March for only the... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Censuring the Censors | [
"Each year since 1992, the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression in Charlottesville, Va., has presented its Jefferson Muzzles award to people and organizations who have stood in the way of free speech. NPR's Bob Edwards speaks with center director Robert O'Neil about \"winners\" of the 2004 ... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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How The U.S. Hacked ISIS | [
"The crowded room was awaiting one word: \"Fire.\" Everyone was in uniform; there were scheduled briefings, last-minute discussions, final rehearsals. \"They wanted to look me in the eye and say, 'Are you sure this is going to work?' \" an operator named Neil said. \"Every time, I had to say yes, no matter what I t... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Gov. Paterson May Be The Big Loser In Gillibrand Appointment | [
"And then there were four. Four, as in four new senators appointed in the wake of the results of the 2008 elections: -- Roland Burris, appointed to replace Barack Obama in Illinois;-- Ted Kaufman, appointed to replace Joe Biden in Delaware;-- Michael Bennet, appointed to replace Ken Salazar in Colorado; and-- Kirst... | [
"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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100 Words: Arlene Gottfried On Kodachrome And Caribbean Color | [
"For quite a while now, I have been working on editing and categorizing photographs from assignments and personal projects that have been sitting in boxes for ages. During editing I found several boxes of Kodachrome slides taken in Puerto Rico in 1989 New Years Eve through Three Kings Day January,6, 1990. The photo... | [
"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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United's Loan Guarantee Denied, Bankruptcy Close | [
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The 'Parks And Recreation' Premiere: What Did You Think? | [
"I liked last night's premiere of Parks And Recreation, the new comedy from Greg Daniels, the creator of the U.S. The Office, and Michael Schur, an Office writer who also plays Dwight's Cousin Mose. (Schur also was moonlighting under the moniker \"Ken Tremendous\" for years at a fantastic sports blog called Fire Jo... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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U.S. Bid for Help in Iraq Draws Cool Response | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 14, 2007 Talk About It:Washington Post: 2 Reports At Odds On Biotech Crops -- \"Dueling reports released yesterday [about genetically engineered crops] -- one by a consortium largely funded by the biotech industry and the other by a pair of environmental and consumer groups -- came to two diff... | npr | {
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Greta Thunberg To U.S.: 'You Have A Moral Responsibility' On Climate Change | [
"Greta Thunberg led a protest at the White House on Friday. But she wasn't looking to go inside — \"I don't want to meet with people who don't accept the science,\" she says. The young Swedish activist joined a large crowd of protesters who had gathered outside, calling for immediate action to help the environment ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016. -- Trump Endorses Romney For U.S. Senate, But Does It Signal Détente? -- Maduro Calls Out President Trump On Twitter, Requesting 'Dialogue'. -- MLB Sets New Rules To Speed Up The Game. -- ... | npr | {
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Pandemic Challenges Band Students To Stay Safe While Practicing | [
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