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DOJ IG Report: What Happens Next? | [
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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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Top Stories: Feisty Vice Presidential Debate; Nobel Prize In Chemistry | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biggest Prize In Chemistry Goes To Designers Of The Smallest Machines. -- VP Debate Throws Another Curve Into 2016's Long And Winding Road. -- Labor Report Urges Study Of A Federal Role In State Workers' Comp Laws. And here are more early headlines: Hurricane Matthew La... | [
"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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Romney Touts Less Debt, Smaller Government In Ohio | [
"The Republican presidential candidates are focused on Super Tuesday. Ten states will have nominating contests next week. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney spent Wednesday campaigning in one of those states: Ohio."
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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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Iraqi Politicians Seek Input From Tehran, Riyadh | [
"On the same night the results from Iraq's March 7 election came out, several key Iraqi leaders flew to Tehran, prompting a flurry of concern that Iran was putting a hand on the scales of Baghdad's government formation. Now, it's Saudi Arabia: Every day this week, at least one key leader, starting with the Iraqi p... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Deaf Jam: Experiencing Music Through A Cochlear Implant | [
"When Sam Swiller used hearing aids, his musical tastes ran to AC/DC and Nirvana β loud bands with lots of drums and bass. But after Swiller got a cochlear implant in 2005, he found that sort of music less appealing. \"I was getting pushed away from sounds I used to love,\" he says, \"but also being more attracted ... | [
"Stories: 1) Can We 'Cool The Planet' Through Geoengineering? 2) Sam Newsome: A Soprano Sax 'Soliloquy' 3) Poet Robert Hass: An Elegy For His Younger Brother"
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The Austin 100: A SXSW Mix | [
"This audio is no longer available. SXSW is all about volume, in more ways than one. Roughly 2,000 acts perform at the four-day music festival every year, so to spend just three minutes with each in advance of the big event is to deny your friends and loved ones a solid 100 hours of your waking, undivided attention... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Clinton County Determines Iowa Caucuses Winner | [
"Linda Wertheimer talks to Carolyn Tallet, president of the Clinton County Republican Women's Club, and Edith Pfeffer, chair of the Clinton County Republican Central Committee, about the events leading up to the final tally of votes in the Iowa Republican caucuses."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Winter Blizzard Skirts New York City, But Still Walloping Northeast | [
"First the good news: Forecasts of a historic winter storm for the country's most populous city have failed to materialize. Forecasters had called for up to 30 inches of snow in New York City, but as a new day dawned, meteorologists had downgraded the system to a winter storm from a blizzard and tempered their fore... | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Chinoy On How North Korea Went Nuclear 2) 'Pineapple Express' Blazes Into Theaters"
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Occupy Oakland Camp Deserted As Police Move In | [
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Einstein's Dreams | [
"14 April 1905 Suppose time is a circle, bending back on itself. The world repeats itself, precisely, endlessly. For the most part, people do not know they will live their lives over. Traders do not know that they will make the same bargain again and again. Politicians do not know that they will shout from the same... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Trouble in the Desert | [
"I've been thinking a lot about the desert lately as I prepare for my trip to Egypt next week. New York Magazine had a great article about how the promised land of opportunity is starting to feel the pinch of the credit crisis, and now comes this news from Bloomberg: Real-estate prices may drop 20 percent or more,... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Caucuses in Minn. And Colo., 'Beauty Contest' In Mo. | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 15, 2007 Talk About It:Fox News: Obama Declares Truce -- \"Minutes after he told voters at a Reno, Nevada, rally that his opponents were trying to 'run [him] down,' Senator Barack Obama held a media availability today to declare truce with his main competitors -- Senators Clinton and Edwards. ... | npr | {
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Minus The Bear On World Cafe | [
"While Minus the Bear's roots are in intricate, guitar-tapped melodies and unexpected time changes, the band retooled its sound on Planet of Ice in 2007. It explored looser, more organic arrangements, resulting in polished, shrewdly arranged songs. That vision has continued to grow with the release of Minus the Bea... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Clinton, Cruz, Sanders And Trump Walk Away With Wins In Western Caucuses | [
"Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz both drew victories on Western Tuesday. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's wins in Arizona may likely mean their overall delegate lead won't winnow much."
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"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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William Ruckelshaus, Who Defied Nixon In 'Saturday Night Massacre,' Dies At 87 | [
"William D. Ruckelshaus, the nation's first administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and a former deputy attorney general who was perhaps best known for defying President Nixon during the Watergate scandal, has died at the age of 87 at his home in Medina, Wash. A moderate Republican, Ruckelshaus was an ... | [
"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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Deadly Suicide Bombing Hits Baghdad | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Honduran Court Rules For Incumbent President Weeks After Disputed Vote. -- Carolina Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Says He Will Sell Team. -- South Africa's ANC To Choose President Zuma's Replacement On 2019 Ballot. -- California's Thomas Fire 45 Percent Contained. --... | npr | {
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Sean Davis: What Can We Learn From The Global Effort To Save The Ozone Layer? | [
"Part 3 of the TED Radio Hour episode Climate Crisis. About Sean Davis's TED Talk In 1988, the Montreal Protocol was the first step in a long process to save the ozone layer. Sean Davis explains the impact of the agreement, and the lessons we can apply to the crisis we face today. About Sean Davis Sean Davis is a r... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Sliver Of Hope' In Freddie Gray Case, Former Baltimore Police Chief Says. -- Wilding? Ruff Ride? Dog's Road Romp On Tractor Sparks Puns. And here are more early headlines: Senate To Vote Thursday On Attorney General Nominee. (New York Times) Prosecutors Make Case For D... | npr | {
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Fond Farewells: Classical Musicians We Lost In 2012 | [
"We were especially heartbroken this year in bidding adieu to far too many classical musicians. There were the deaths of such colossal figures as Elliott Carter and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. But there were many other important artists who passed away β like modernist violinist and pedagogue Zvi Zeitlin, organist Ca... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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Howard Dean Weighs In on Clinton-Obama Battle | [
"Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are locked in a battle for the Democratic nomination, with no resolution in sight. Howard Dean, Democratic National Committee chairman, former Vermont governor and former presidential hopeful, talks to Robert Siegel about the prospect of a protracted fight. Dean downplays the possi... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Microscope Sets New Resolution Record | [
"He talks about setting the new record on resolution for electron microscopes: 0.6 angstrom. An angstrom is 100,000 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair. He says the resolution makes it easier to see atoms and how they bond together, and will help develop new materials. NPR's Michele Norris talks with p... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Kurdish Ambitions Get A Rude Awakening From Baghdad | [
"A flashy hotel just opened in Iraqi Kurdistan, reflecting the region's ambitions. But the Arab-led government in Baghdad has given the region an economic jolt, putting its outsized dreams in doubt."
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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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Five Canadians, Soldiers And 1 Journalist, Killed In Afghanistan | [
"There's more bad news out of Afghanistan. Five Canadians, four soldiers and a journalist, were killed Wednesday in the southern Afghanistan city of Kandahar by an improvised explosive device. The report about the killed Canadians comes hours after the State Department said eight American civilians were killed in t... | [
"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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On A Break From San Fermin, Allen Tate Sings His Own Song | [
"The band San Fermin plays painstakingly orchestrated folk-rock, performed with two singers at the fore. The deep, dreamy male voice belongs to Allen Tate, who's about to put out his first solo record. But he's not straying too far from San Fermin: That group's mastermind and Tate's longtime friend, Ellis Ludwig-Le... | [
"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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Thanks To Science, You Can Eat An Apple Every Day | [
"Walk into a U.S. supermarket on any given day and you're pretty much guaranteed to find apples. In our globalized economy, we expect nothing less than to be able to consume our favorite fruits and vegetables all year, even when they're not in season locally. Placing strawberries from Mexico in your shopping cart i... | [
"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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For Their Own Good? New Curfew Sends Baltimore Kids Home Early | [
"Young people in Baltimore are adjusting to life under a tougher curfew law. For 20 years, the city has required kids to be inside at night during the summer β but now, children younger than 14 must be in by 9 p.m. every night of the year. It's one of the strictest curfews in the country, and you can see its impact... | [
"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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Congress Poised To Approve Bill Designating Bison As National Mammal | [
"Move over bald eagles, there's a new animal in town β bison! The National Bison Legacy Act, which designated the magnificent beasts as the national mammal, passed the House on Tuesday. The Senate is expected to pass the act later this week. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Germaine White, cultural specialist for the C... | [
"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 Very Best: A Band's Summer Escape With A Message | [
"The high-tech pop intro to The Very Best's song \"Kondaine\" suggests a carefree summer party. There's Afropop uplift to the sound and Top 40 melodiousness to the vocal. The words mix English and Chichewa β Malawi's official language β and tell an absurdly frightening tale of a witch doctor's potion. In the song's... | [
"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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SPACE WEEK: What Would It Be Like To Fall Into A Black Hole? | [
"Black holes are one of the most beguiling and puzzling objects in our universe. So, we invited Yale University astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan onto the show to walk us through three ways to understand black holes. Check out her latest research on supermassive black holes. Talk the mysteries of our universe wi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Jesus H Christ, The Electric Mandolin, More | [
"The hypnotic Canadian rock trio Land of Talk is about to release its debut full-length CD; we've got a sneak preview. For some, the first recordings of Creedence Clearwater Revival were flat, but newly-mixed versions of the albums let fans hear the band's music in rich fidelity. Hear \"Born On A Bayou,\" from the ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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China To Send More Ships To Evacuate Its Citizens From Vietnam | [
"China says it plans to send five more ships in an effort to evacuate its citizens from Vietnam, where anti-Chinese protests have turned violent. Reporting from Shanghai, NPR's Frank Langfitt tells our Newscast unit that Vietnamese authorities broke up another protest planned for today. He filed this report: \"At ... | [
"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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These Tiny Desk Contestants Set Stories Of The Asian-American Experience To Music | [
"The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest may be over this year β NPR Music was proud to award the honor this year to Naia Izumi β but Weekend Edition isn't done highlighting the impressive talent who entered this year's contest. Entrants Julian Saporiti and Erin Aoyama, two doctoral students in American Studies at Brown U... | [
"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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Will GameStop's Wild Ride In The Stock Market Actually Help Its Business? | [
"Despite the online push that sent GameStop's price into the stratosphere, the brick-and-mortar video game retailer is still struggling as more people shop for games online."
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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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Strike Negotiations Stalled | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about the General Motors strikes. Negotiators for GM and the United Auto Workers failed to reach an agreement this weekend. Continuation of the strikes means GM cannot begin production of most 1999 model cars and trucks, increasing its strike-related losses."
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Obama Plays Defense On Climate Change Ahead Of Alaska Trip | [
"Alaska is on the \"bucket lists\" for a lot of people, but for President Obama it's on his famous list of things that rhyme with bucket. Obama will become the first U.S. president to head to the Arctic Circle Monday as part of a multi-day trip intended to draw attention to the issue of climate change. He will hike... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Teaching Doctors To Be Better Listeners | [
"If doctors listen more carefully to patients' conversations about work and family life, they can pick up clues that lead to better treatment, according to a study in the <em>Journal of the American Medical Association.</em> Author Dr. Alan Schwartz talks about training doctors to be better listeners."
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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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Let's Talk: Can Comments Advance Science? | [
"A little over a week ago The National Center for Biotechnology Information launched PubMed Commons, a platform that allows registered users to comment on published abstracts available through PubMed, a database of more than 23 million citations for biomedical research. Yet only a month earlier, Popular Science dec... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Bhutan's New Prime Minister Says Happiness Isn't Everything | [
"Sad but true, Bhutan's Gross National Happiness index is not immune to politics. Much has been made in recent years of the measure preferred by the tiny Buddhist kingdom over such cold and utilitarian Western-style metrics as gross domestic product. The term \"gross national happiness\" was coined in 1972 by Bhuta... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Banking On The Falling Pound | [
"Sean writes from Edinburgh: I had β¬1.57 left over from trip to visit a mate of mine who was studying in Brescia, Northern Italy. Had I changed it back as soon as I returned to Edinburgh I'd have Β£1.16, however I was too lazy. This has proven to be a fiscally prudent move, typical of my thrifty Scottish upbringi... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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The Failed Coup That Led To Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' | [
"Years before he led the Nazis in the genocide of 6 million European Jews, Adolf Hitler staged a coup and spent several months in prison. Though his attempt to overthrow the government was unsuccessful, his trial and subsequent time behind bars would be pivotal. Peter Ross Range, the author of 1924: The Year That M... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Michigan's Democratic Voters Face Biden-Sanders Choice On Tuesday | [
"Michigan is the biggest primary state voting next week. Sen. Bernie Sanders is heading there to try to secure a win to catch up with former Vice President Joe Biden's Super Tuesday momentum."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Life Inside The Taliban In Their Own Words | [
"Nisid Hajari, foreign editor of <em>Newsweek</em>, edited the cover story that goes inside the Taliban through the stories of the Afghan insurgents themselves. One fighter confessed he weeps in his sleep, another describes being in the Taliban as like wearing a \"jacket of fire.\""
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Historic Recordings Critic | [
"Historic recordings critic Leslie Gerber was delighted to discover an EMI Classics CD reissue this year featuring violinist David Oistrakh and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich playing two works by Sergei Taneyev and another forgotten Russian master, Nikolai Miaskovsky. He has a review."
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Turning The Tables: Bessie Smith | [
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Oregon's Cap On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Opposed By Groups On Both Sides | [
"Oregon wants to reduce carbon emissions by adopting a cap-and-trade system, which would raise the cost of fossil fuels. But critics complain that the idea is poorly conceived."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Political Week: Ukraine Unrest, U.S. Polls | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with NPR's Juan Williams to review the week in politics, including unrest in Ukraine and a poll that shows Americans to be encouraged and optimistic about the second Bush term, but not necessarily in agreement with the president's policies."
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Transylvanian Mountain Boys, Gilles Apap in Aspen | [
"Performance Today has spent the past few days visiting with artists at this summer's Aspen Music Festival. The trip ends with this performance, as violinist Gilles Apap and a pair called the Transylvanian Mountain Boys join Fred Child on stage in Aspen's Harris Hall. Apap starts out solo, playing the Sarabande fro... | [
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Air France Clues, Victims Remain Elusive | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Expanded Terrorism List | [
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New Face In The Library | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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World Cafe Next: Caroline Rose | [
"Singer-songwriter Caroline Rose grew up in Vermont the daughter of two artists, so it was never a far stretch to imagine she would become a performer herself. What is a little surprising is the grit in this young woman's performance. Turns out her mother is from the South, and there were many trips and exposures t... | [
"Tropicalia from OS Mutantes, Heartless Bastards, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Nuclear Safety, Cost Issues Loom As U.S. OKs Reactor | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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'Alter Egos' Dissects Hillary Clinton's Tenure As Obama's Secretary Of State | [
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Irving Fields: Bagels and Bongos | [
"Pianist and composer Irving Fields passed away this August at the age of 101. Fields talked to Latino USA in April, 2014, and shared with us his lessons of longevity."
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Bangladesh's Largest Brothel | [
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March Madness: Small Teams Hope to Make it Big | [
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Conservative Straw Poll Gives Romney A Nod | [
"Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney won the straw poll Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference's annual meeting. Host Rachel Martin has the results as the major conservative conference comes to a close."
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9/11 Commission Issues An Update On Anniversary Of Report | [
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When It's Time For A Mammogram, Should You Ask For 3D? | [
"When women get a mammogram they may be offered one of two types. The older type of mammogram takes a single straightforward X-ray image of the breast. The newer 3D takes pictures from many angles. Now, more evidence shows that 3D mammography offers a more thorough picture of breast tissue and is more accurate. Wh... | [
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Celebrities Are Just Like Us!: How A 'Big Bang' Producer Was Misunderstood | [
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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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Trump Revs Up Attacks On Russia Election Influence Probe | [
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Young Activists Push for Reforms in Albania | [
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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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Reminder: There Is No Privacy On The Web, And 'Personal' Pages Are Not Safe Zones | [
"(Editor's note on July 27, 2017: Click here to go to an updated special section about the do's and don't's of social media.) \"If you wouldn't say it on the air, don't say it on the Web.\" That's been the basic guidance for quite a few years. In reality, Twitter and other social media sites allow us to show more o... | [
"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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How Did Mitch McConnell Become One Of The Most Powerful People In The World? | [
"Mitch McConnell has been described as \"opaque,\" \"drab,\" and even \"dull.\" He is one of the least popular - and most polarizing - politicians in the country. So how did he win eight consecutive elections? And what does it tell us about how he operates? NPR's Embedded deep dived into the man and the politician.... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Obama Hails 'Mutual Respect'; Hu Pushes For 'Mutual Trust' | [
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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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John Stetch on Piano Jazz | [
"Pianist John Stetch hails from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. His first musical instrument was the clarinet - a hand-me-down from his father who also taught his son the fundamentals. There was also a piano in the house, and though Stetch would eventually switch from clarinet, to alto sax and finally to tenor sax, the p... | [
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U.S. Account of Samarra Gunfight Disputed | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Viking's Choice: Witch Mountain, 'Psycho Animundi' | [
"For a band that went into hiding for a decade, Witch Mountain sure has made up for lost time. They're \"just old fogies that never gave up,\" drummer Nate Carson told me in 2011 as the Portland, Ore.-based doom metal band prepared to release South of Salem, an album that ended up on my year-end list. One album and... | [
"On this episode of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich talk about the music released in the first part of 2019 that for Lars soundtracked nap time, quick rides to the grocery store for eggs (and an excuse to get out the house) and whatever else perked my ears while blissfully stuck to the couch with ... | npr | {
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Timely Naomi Osaka Docuseries Explores The Inner Emotional World Of A Champion | [
"One thing is obvious after watching Naomi Osaka, Netflix's three-episode docuseries tracking the life of the increasingly press-shy tennis champion.Naomi Osaka worries. A lot.She worries about the pressures of fame after her victory over Serena Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open made her a superstar. She worries about... | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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Commentator And Violinist | [
"Commentator and violinist Robert McDuffie recounts the tale of trying to raise three million dollars to buy the violin of his dreams, an instrument made in 1735 by Joseph Guarnerius Del Gesu."
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A Look At Anthony Scaramucci | [
"Following a shake-up in the White House communications staff, the new boss is a combative New York financier, businessman and lawyer Anthony Scaramucci."
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Spurring Entrepreneurship In Cuba | [
"On his historic visit to Cuba, President Obama has focused on entrepreneurship and how to promote small business growth there. Here & Nowβs Robin Young talks with Patrick Hidalgo, a principal of the strategy firm Future Partners. His parents fled Cuba for Miami in 1961, and he’s now in Cuba focusing on bring... | [
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Chopin With A Polish Touch | [
"Almost every classical pianist loves Chopin. But Polish pianists have a special bond with the music of their compatriot, whether they're tossing off a jaunty Mazurka or navigating a serious Sonata. To mark the bicentennial of the composer's birth, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga and Weekend All Things Considered host Guy... | [
"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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Russia Seen Moving New Missiles To Eastern Europe | [
"In what could mark an escalation of tensions with the West, commercial satellite images suggest that Russia is moving a new generation of nuclear-capable missiles into Eastern Europe. Russia appears to be preparing to permanently base its Iskander missile system in Kaliningrad, a sliver of territory it controls al... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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His Eyes 'Spoke Life': Friend Remembers Philando Castile | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to a close friend of Philando Castile, Danny Givens. Philando Castile was fatally shot Wednesday night by police during a traffic stop in a St. Paul, Minn., suburb."
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Insurgents In Nigeria Release Most Of Schoolgirls Abducted Last Month | [
"In a surprising move, extremists returned most of the girls. Their return came with a warning: no more school. About five girls reportedly died in the kidnapping and at least one girl remains captive."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Excerpt: 'Who Was First?' | [
"Read an excerpt from Who Was First? by Russell Freedman: Before Columbus For a long time, most people believed that Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to \"discover\" Americaβthe first to make a successful round-trip voyage across the Atlantic. But in recent years, as new evidence came to light, our under... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Buy An Album; Get Some Cremated Remains | [
"Fans of the experimental rock band Negativland will get a bonus gift when they buy the new album β a plastic bag with some of dead band member Don Joyce's cremated remains."
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6-Month Delay In Census Redistricting Data Could Throw Elections Into Chaos | [
"Updated at 7:08 p.m. ET The 2020 census data needed for the redrawing of voting districts around the country are extremely delayed and now expected by Sept. 30. A senior Democratic aide who was briefed by the Census Bureau on Friday, but not authorized to speak ahead of the bureau's planned public announcement, fi... | [
"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. Seeks Death Penalty Option in Moussaoui Case | [
"The U.S. government Wednesday urged a federal appeals court to reinstate a possible death penalty in the case of accused terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui. A lower court judge eliminated the death penalty option after the government refused to let Moussaoui question captured al Qaeda suspects. Hear NPR's Larry Abramson... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Brooklyn Museum Tells Holocaust Story Through Eyes Of Orthodox Jews | [
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Greeks And Tourists Living In Cash-Economy Limbo | [
"As Greeks wait anxiously to hear if their government's latest plan to win a third bailout has been accepted by European lenders, they are struggling to get by with banks closed and credit cards blocked."
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No One Judges The Ride At Americade | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: Tom Perrotta; 'Lost In America'; The 'Battling' Kellogg Brothers | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: In New Novel, Tom ... | [
"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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News Brief: Biden Signs Executive Orders, COVID-19 Surge Peaks | [
"It's President Biden's first full day in office. One subject getting immediate attention: overhaul of the U.S. immigration system. Plus, new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are starting to trend downward."
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MaineWatch 10/19/07 The Somali Bantu Community Making Their Way in Maine | [
"Not all of the Somali refugees who've come to Maine in the past few years share the same culture. About 500 of them belong to a group of rural farmers who were persecuted as second-class citizens in Somalia. They are called the Somali Bantu. Most lived in villages without running water or electricity, and many are... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Episode 534: The History of Light (Nobel Edition) | [
"This episode is a rerun. It originally ran in 2014. We're playing it again because Bill Nordhaus shared the 2018 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science today! We based this episode on one of his papers. For thousands of years, getting light was a huge hassle. You had to make candles from scratch. This is not as... | [
"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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How Europe Economic Woes Could Affect U.S. Markets | [
"Slovenia, Finland and Germany parliaments are scheduled to vote this week on a rescue package to prevent Greece from defaulting. What does this mean for Wall Street and Main Street in America? Guest host Jacki Lyden hears from <em>Wall Street Journal</em> Reporter Sudeep Reddy and <em>Bloomberg Business Week</em> ... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Theologian Bart D. Ehrman | [
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Growers Give Seeds To Libraries | [
"Lending libraries are for so much more than books these days: tools, fishing poles, telescopes, even baking pans. Now, theyβre available for gardeners, too — seed lending libraries are cropping up around the country. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, WBUR’s Andrea Shea reports. \nRead more on t... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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President Trump Holds Joint Press Conference With Finland's President | [
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The New York City Marathon Runs Again | [
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We Wish Pianist Murray | [
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Trump's Ban On Funding For Overseas Abortions Has Some Little-Known Exceptions | [
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'Hobo With A Shotgun': Harmed And Dangerous | [
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Taken By Trees, Headless Heroes, Volcano Choir | [
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EU Leaders Agree To Cut Emissions By At Least 40 Percent | [
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"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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Florida Rep. Trey Radel Charged With Cocaine Possession | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Iraqi Official Accuses U.N. of Failing His Country | [
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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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Biden Plans For U.S. Troops To Be Out Of Afghanistan By Sept. 11 Of This Year | [
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