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Kadhja Bonet's 'Childqueen' Tucks Genius Into Idiosyncratic Corners | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. Kadhja Bonet's Childqueen opens with words that could have come from a lotus-positioned guru at a wellness retreat: \"Every morning brings a cha... | [
"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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Pakistan's Supreme Court: Musharraf Broke Constitution | [
"Pakistan's Supreme Court found that the nation's former leader, Pervez Musharraf, the erstwhile strongman who was once counted as among the U.S.'s strongest allies, violated that nation's constitution two years ago when he declared emergency rule. The decision isn't surprising given that Pakistan's Supreme Court o... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 17, 2007 ABC News: Charges Dropped for One of 'Jena Six' -- \"It almost came down to the wire. Mychal Bell, 17, was scheduled to be sentenced next week for his conviction in the beating of a white high school schoolmate. But a Louisiana appeals court ruled that Bell, who was 16 when he commit... | npr | {
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The Front Row with Betsy Ross from 91.7 WVXU | [
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"A look back on the week's biggest local news stories from 91.7 WVXU."
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Ugandan Presidential Election | [
"Ugandans go to the polls today to vote for president. But NPR's Kenneth Walker reports that there are charges of opposition vote-rigging and intimidation by supporters of President Yoweri Museveni."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Florida Could Be Headed For Recounts: Here's How They Would Work | [
"Updated at 1:40 p.m. ET As ballots are still being counted in Florida, the state is likely headed toward recounts in three races, including those for Senate and governor. Florida's first-ever statewide manual recount is now a possibility as the margin of votes between incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Repu... | [
"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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Soccer Prodigy Stays Home | [
"Freddy Adu, the most highly regarded teenager in U.S. soccer, signs with the MLS to play for D.C. United. The 14-year-old Adu's decision is a major coup for the soccer league, as he was vigorously recruited by elite European teams. Adu, a native of Ghana, plays with a style that has already drawn comparisons with ... | [
"Stories: 1) Garry Kasparov, Carefully Planning His Next Moves 2) 'Gone Baby Gone' Star Casey Affleck"
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Selma' Director Ava DuVernay And Writer George Pelecanos | [
"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: The Sounds, Space... | [
"Stories: 1) Animator, Director And Writer Andrew Stanton 2) Band Of Brothers: Ferrell, Reilly And McKay 3) The Staples Singers: Gospel Greats"
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DNA Mix-Up Kept Suspected Serial Killer Free | [
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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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Don't Ask-Don't Tell | [
"NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports that five years after President Clinton announced his \"Don't ask, don't tell\" policy, critics say gay-bashing is still common in the military. A study by a gay-rights group says the policy is a failure and that the Pentagon is discharging three to four people a day for being gay, les... | [
"Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV."
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Sinn Fein/Ulster Unionist Debate | [
"-- NPR's Michael Goldfarb reports that representatives of the Irish Republican Sinn Fein party and the protestant Ulster Unionist party went on British television for a first-ever broadcast debate."
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Official: New Rules Could Ease Travel Worries | [
"Because of a backlog in processing new passports, Americans who have not yet received the documents are being asked to print out and present information from the U.S. Passport Office before they enter the United States. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Maura Harty tells NPR's Rebecca Roberts abou... | [
"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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Stakes Is High: Drake Ghostwriting Accusations Matter More Than You Think | [
"The first weekend of August saw the coronation of a new King of Hip-Hop. Like all transitions of power, it had been years in the making and orchestrated by powers both seen and unseen. For some, Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian former child actor circling around the hip-hop throne for years, had long been the Kin... | [
"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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10 U.S. Sailors Held By Iran Are Freed | [
"Updated 5:20 a.m. ET Wednesday: Iranian state TV announced that all 10 U.S. sailors held since Tuesday in Iran have been freed. The Pentagon has confirmed the report, and says there are no indications that the sailors were harmed during their detention. Original Post: Ten sailors were detained by Iranian authoriti... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Joe Miller's Private Security Handcuffs Alaska Journalist | [
"Joe Miller, the Alaska Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, is getting more attention Monday but definitely not the kind a candidate usually seeks just weeks before the election. According to news reports, Miller's private security guards on Sunday handcuffed and detained the founder and editor of an Alaska news we... | [
"News Headlines: Sept. 26, 2007 AP: Lawmakers Seek Jena 6 Teen's Release -- \"'Our first responsibility is to get young Mychal Bell out of prison,' said Rep. John Conyers, the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who said he will pressure the Justice Department to take a hard look at 'the miscarriages of just... | npr | {
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In Clinton, Obama Debate, Israel Plays Role | [
"In their last scheduled debate, Sens. Clinton and Obama talked of their support for Israel and argued over whether to renounce or reject Louis Farrakhan. It's not an issue that has come up much in the Senate since Obama's arrival three years ago, but it's getting attention now on the campaign trail."
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"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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China Exports TVs, Watches and Bikes by the Millions | [
"Beijing has just released a slew of statistics. In 2006, China exported 86 million color TVs, 692 million watches and 56 million bicycles."
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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This Week On The 'Barbershop': Palin, Holder & Oprah | [
"Every Friday on Tell Me More, NPR's program hosted by Michel Martin, there is a segment called the \"Barbershop,\" in which a bunch of guys (as well as Michel) sit around and weigh in on the latest happenings in politics, sports and pop culture. The \"shop\" is moderated by opinion columnist Jimi Izrael and often ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Holiday Weekend Was A Good One For Retailers | [
"Consumers spent a record $52.4 at stores and on the Internet over the weekend. According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers hunting for Black Friday bargains spent an average of about $400 each. That's a good jump over last year."
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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E-Cigarette Sales Drop Off | [
"Sales of electronic cigarettes have been falling in recent months, as the industry deals with inventory issues, increasing safety concerns and some new state laws targeting e-cigs. CNN’s Maggie Lake speaks with Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson about what’s happening to the e-cig industry and what this ... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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The Face of A Flood Volunteer | [
"It was Monday, May 3. Football teams, neighbors, co-workers, cheerleaders, churches, schools, men, women, boys, girls, young and old gathered together to become part of one of the most life-changing events to ever take place in Middle Tennessee. To some it might sound like a Super Bowl Sunday, and to others, the m... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Thousands Gather In Germany To Rally Against Anti-Semitism | [
"In Berlin, thousands of people gathered at the Brandenburg Gate on Sunday to demonstrate against a wave of harassment and attacks against Jews in Germany. Many blame the rising anti-Semitism there and across Europe on tensions over the Gaza conflict. Chancellor Angela Merkel, who attended the Berlin rally, said th... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama's Farewell Address: How Presidents Use This Moment Of Reflection. -- 5 Things To Watch For In Jeff Sessions' Attorney General Hearings. -- Confirmation Hearings For Betsy DeVos, Trump's Education Pick, Delayed A Week. - In S. Korea, Air Raid Drills Are A Reminder ... | npr | {
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Financial Markets Continue Sell-Off Because Of Coronavirus Fears | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to Megan Greene, an economist and senior fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School, about the possible longer-term global financial impacts brought on by the coronavirus."
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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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How Do You Say 'Gorsuch'? | [
"Partisan disagreements ran through this week's Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. One issue the members really struggled with was pronunciation of the nominee's name."
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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When Comedians Cross Borders | [
"Ryan Ha, a Chinese-American and CEO of the Comedy Club China in Beijing, is bringing stand-up comedy to China. Host Rachel Martin asks him what's funny in Beijing."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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President Trump Signs Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown Ahead Of Deadline | [
"Updated at 7:13 p.m. ET After facing a series of delays, the Senate approved by voice vote a one-week temporary funding measure Friday afternoon to avert a government shutdown hours before a critical deadline. The president signed the bill Friday evening. Without it, federal agencies would have run out of money a... | [
"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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Pianist Joao Carlos Martins | [
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"We're in concert at this summer's Aspen Music Festival for three short pieces from guitarist Sharon Isbin. First she plays \"Aranjuez, ma pensee,\" by Joaquin Rodrigo, followed by \"Varando furos,\" by Thiago de Mello, adn then \"Historia do luar,\" by Almeida."
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5 TV Shows That Deserve Another Chance | [
"Actor LeVar Burton told NPR recently that he is on a mission to pour new energy into Reading Rainbow β his long-running, pro-reading TV show for kids. Using Kickstarter money, LeVar hopes to deliver his video field trips β connecting the written word to the real world β to a wider world of young people, through hi... | [
"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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Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet' | [
"Valery Gergiev is the world's hottest guest conductor at the moment. This hour he leads the Radio France Philharmonic in concert. But before we get to that, we get a taste of Gergiev's sound on CD. He conducts the Kirov Orchestra in two short excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev's \"Romeo and Juliet\" -- \"Nurse,\" and ... | [
"Charles Dutoit has spent a lot of time in Tokyo, as the NHK Symphony's Principal conductor. Here's a recording they made together of \"The Death of Tybalt,\" from Prokofiev's ballet <EM>Romeo and Juliet.</EM>"
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Violin Worth $5 Million Makes A Safe Return Home | [
"Police in Milwaukee have recovered a Stradivarius violin and arrested three suspects in its theft. The instrument, said to be worth approximately $5 million, was stolen in a brazen armed robbery from the concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra late last month. Mitch Teich of WUWM in Milwaukee reports on ... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Rep. Giffords' Next Major Test: Speaking | [
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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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Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers On Economy, Coronavirus | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Myanmar, Pope Calls For Unity And Tolerance, But Doesn't Mention Rohingya. -- Kenya's President Sworn-In For Second Term As Police Quell Unrest. -- Former Top Chinese General Commits Suicide As Corruption Probe Looms. -- What The Upheaval At A Federal Consumer Watchd... | npr | {
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Trio Mediaeval's Norwegian Christmas | [
"A Christmas present came a little early for the three members of the vocal group Trio Mediaeval. Their recording, called Folk Songs, was just nominated for a Grammy Award. The folk music closest to Trio Mediaeval's heart is from the group's native Norway. When it visited NPR's studio, it brought along Christmas mu... | [
"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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The Dog We Never Had | [
"He is the dog we never had. He's a Bernese Mountain dog. A big one. We always knew what his name was going to be ...\"Spanky\" ... no matter what. The fact that he would be a toy didn't really bother us. We couldn't have a real one because we both traveled too much. So here he is, sitting with me on the bed. My co... | [
"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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Protests Erupt In Spain As Men Held In 'Wolf Pack' Sex Assault Get Bail | [
"The so-called wolf pack is out, and their release has once again unleashed furor throughout Spain. Protesters are marching through the streets of Pamplona, Madrid and Seville, among other cities on Friday, demonstrating a Spanish court's decision to grant bail to five men who were convicted of sexually abusing a y... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Union Federation Puts Out Radio Ads, One Million Mailers | [
"One million pro-Obama pamphlets are scheduled to arrive in union households in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin today, courtesy of the AFL-CIO. The labor federation's mailer introduces voters to Obama's life story, explaining that he was \"raised by a single mother,\" \"worked hard to succeed\" in colleg... | [
"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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'Get Out' Sprang From An Effort To Master Fear, Says Director Jordan Peele | [
"The new film, Get Out, defies easy classification. Though it has funny moments, it's primarily a horror film, with racial anxiety at its center. Writer-director Jordan Peele tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that he thinks of Get Out as a \"social thriller.\" The movie tells the story of a young black man named Chris ... | [
"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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Obama Administration Steps Up Haiti Aid Efforts | [
"President Obama announced Saturday that his two White House predecessors had agreed to a joint effort to raise money and direct aid toward quake-devastated Haiti. Obama also dispatched Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and a team of U.S. officials to Haiti on Saturday to see firsthand U.S. relief efforts and dete... | [
"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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Hyundai Chairman Indicted in South Korea Scandal | [
"South Korea indicts the chairman of one of its biggest companies, Hyundai Motor group. He is charged with setting up a $100 million fund to bribe politicians. The scandal has already claimed one life, a government official who committed suicide. It also threatens a pillar of the Korean economy."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Tsunami Watch Canceled In Indian Ocean; Quake Struck Near Indonesia. -- Trayvon Martin Death: Prosecutor Plans Announcement By Late Friday. -- Violence In Syria Reportedly Continues; Annan Seeks Help From Iran. -- With Santorum Gone, What Next? -- Former Sheriff's Name Taken O... | npr | {
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Slate's Explainer: Erasing Computer Evidence | [
"A former publisher of the New York City daily newspaper <EM>Newsday</EM> was recently indicted for possessing child pornography. He also allegedly tried to erase evidence from his computer using a program called Evidence Eliminator. <EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains the technical limits of software... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Syrian Opposition Faces Expanding, Volatile Conflict | [
"New signs today that the Syrian crisis is spilling beyond Syria's borders. Two rockets slammed into Beirut Sunday morning. That came just hours after Hezbollah's leader vowed support for Syrian President Bashar Assad. NPR's Peter Kenyon joins host Rachel Martin from Istanbul, where he's following a meeting with Sy... | [
"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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Brain Implant Restores Sense Of Touch To Paralyzed Man | [
"Twelve years ago, a car wreck took away Nathan Copeland's ability to control his hands or sense what his fingers were touching. A few months ago, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center gave Copeland a new way to reach out and feel the world around him. It's a mi... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Kerry Takes New Hampshire Primary | [
"Exit polls give Sen. John Kerry a decisive win in the New Hampshire presidential primary, the nation's first. Kerry's campaign supporters rejoice at the news of a strong showing that gives him a firm lead over rival Howard Dean. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Melissa Block."
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Obama Names Ex-Prosecutor As First 'Border Czar' | [
"Alan Bersin, a former Justice Department official who led a 1990s crackdown on illegal border crossings, has been named to the new post of \"border czar.\" He'll oversee efforts to end drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and to slow the tide of illegal immigration."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- After Steubenville Guilty Verdicts, Grand Jury To Weigh More Charges -- Cyprus Bailout To Hit Depositors, Sends Shivers Through Markets -- After Helicopter Jail Break, Two Cons Recaptured In Canada -- World Baseball Classic Heads For Dramatic Finish -- Book News: Anger After C... | npr | {
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Update On Presidential Campaigns | [
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Hedge Fund Tycoon Convicted In Insider Trading Case | [
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'We Love Trump': Enthusiasm for Presidentβs Re-Election Is High At Cincinnati Rally | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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Ghanaian Artist Puts New Twist On Shadow Boxes | [
"Heather Badger is an artist in Ghana whose passion is to mix modern and traditional art forms. She uses computer technology and laser engravers to help fashion shadow boxes. Badger says she's tired of hearing that African art should be primitive and done in certain ways. LINDA WERTHEIMER, host: This week, we're l... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Reacting to the Tomato Scare: Overdone or Not Enough? | [
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High-Deductible Health Plans, Gamble For Some, On The Rise | [
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From Curiosity, Another Martian Landscape | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Self-Driving Cars Aren't Quite Ready For City Streets | [
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Ex-Drug Officer Shows Users How to Avoid Arrest | [
"A former top narcotics officer, credited with over 800 arrests in eight years, is now selling a DVD that shows marijuana users how to avoid arrest when traveling with a stash. Law enforcement officials are outraged. The opening of Barry Cooper's DVD has that same compelling, grainy quality you find on true-life c... | [
"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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New Gary, Ind., Mayor Has A Big Job Ahead Of Her | [
"Gary, Ind., is among the most troubled cities in the Midwest, but some residents are starting to feel a bit more optimistic. That's because they've just elected a new mayor with an Ivy League pedigree and some big ideas. Her name is Karen Freeman-Wilson and when she's sworn in at the beginning of the new year, she... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Making Sense of Sound | [
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Ousted Black Google Researcher: 'They Wanted To Have My Presence, But Not Me Exactly' | [
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Talking Peace, Preparing for War | [
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Warriors Against Waste: These Restaurants And Bars Are Aiming For Zero | [
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We Need To Talk About The Mental Health Of Men | [
"Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Kevin Love opens up about his panic attacks. Are men getting the kind of mental health support they need? This show airs Thursday at 11 a.m. EST. Guests: Scooby Axson, writer for Sports Illustrated. (@ScoobAxson) Terry Real, family therapist, author of “I Donβt Want to Talk Abou... | [
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Obama Extends Pay Freeze For Federal Workers | [
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Fox Cracks Down On Drugs | [
"NPR's Gerry Hadden reports that Mexico's new President, Vicente Fox, has announced war on drug lords and the related problem of government corruption."
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Summer Song Favorites: 'I Get Around' | [
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"This week's <em>All Songs Considered</em> features a gorgeous, solo piano instrumental from Rhye, Tiny Desk contest winner Quinn Christopherson's unique look at male privilege, psych-pop via Ari Roar and more. 1. Ari Roar: \"Let Out\" from 'Best Behavior;' 2. Quinn Christopherson: \"Erase Me\" from his winning ent... | npr | {
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Mitt Romney, 'Pierre Delecto' And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump | [
"The rap on Mitt Romney is that though he isn't a fan of President Trump, when he speaks out, it's in a fairly lukewarm way. And then it was revealed over the weekend that he's been behind an anonymous Twitter account under the nom de plume Pierre Delecto. \"C'est moi,\" Romney confirmed, using the French for \"it'... | [
"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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Coronavirus Updates: Trump Administration Evaluates Lifting Restrictions | [
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Syria's Move To Join Chemical Treaty Puts Pressure On Israel | [
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'Shocked' New Zealand Rifle Club Revokes Membership Of Mosque Shootings Suspect | [
"In the days following Friday's mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the prime minister has called for gun law reforms, and the suspected shooter awaits trial. An outpouring of friends and family has turned out to mourn the 50 people gunned down during prayers. Meanwhile, more details are eme... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- U.S. Marines Arrive In Nepal To Aid Earthquake Victims. -- Two Armed Men Killed After Shooting Outside Muhammad Cartoon Contest. -- Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina Announces She's Running For President. And here are more early headlines: Neurosurgeon Ben Carson To Run For G... | npr | {
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Treatment of War Prisoners: When Does Law Apply? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with Hurst Hannum, professor of international law at the Fletcher School of Diplomacy at Tufts University, about laws that apply to the treatment of war prisoners. Hannum says there is no easy answer as to whether the United States is subject to international law when interrogating terrorism su... | [
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Obama Begins Interviewing Potential Supreme Court Nominees | [
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Most Americans Eager To Buy Seafood That's 'Sustainable' | [
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"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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'Pulled from the Rubble ' | [
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What's Behind Falling Stock Prices? | [
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Yemen An Ideal Training Ground For Al-Qaeda | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Can Men And Women Be Friends Without Benefits? | [
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Immigration in America: Becoming Americanized | [
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Why The U.S. Still Bans Blood Donations From Some U.K. Travelers | [
"Rules governing who can donate blood in the United States have recently changed. But anyone who spent more than three months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 is still prohibited from donating. That rule is in place to minimize the risk of spreading Mad Cow Disease. Robert Siegel speaks with Dr. Lorna Williamson abo... | [
"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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All Songs At 15: An Insider's Guide To Great Moments In ASC History | [
"Thursdays this year we're celebrating All Songs Considered's 15th birthday with personal memories and highlights from the show's decade and a half online and on the air. If you have a story about the show you'd like to share, drop us an email:allsongs@npr.org. Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are still out of the offic... | [
"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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Expect Senate Health Bill To Change, Durbin Says | [
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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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Checking In With New Orleans' Honeysuckle Lane 15 Years After Hurricane Katrina | [
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The Zolas, 'Ancient Mars' | [
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Supermarket Holiday Card Found With Message Allegedly From Prisoner In China | [
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'Princess Pamela's Soul Food Cookbook' Comes Back After Falling Out Of Print | [
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Did Michael Sam Take A 'Huge Risk' To Come Out Before The Draft? | [
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U.N. Ousts Its Head Peacekeeper In CAR Amid New Accusations | [
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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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'Little Rock Nine' Member On President Barack Obama | [
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"News Headlines: Sept. 24, 2007 AP: 50 Years Since Little Rock Integration -- \"For three weeks in September 1957, Little Rock was the focus of a showdown over integration as Gov. Orval Faubus blocked nine black students from enrolling at a high school with about 2,000 white students. Although the U.S. Supreme Cour... | npr | {
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Fifty Years After 'Brown v. Board of Education' | [
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"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: 'The Crown' Creato... | npr | {
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Seu Jorge: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Hillary Clinton Confronts Vietnam War Legacy In Laos | [
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Protests Continue In Chicago After Police Bodycam Video Released | [
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The Infamous Stringdusters On Mountain Stage | [
"The members of virtuoso group The Infamous Stringdusters all contributed songs to the group's third release, Things That Fly. Featuring Jeremy Garrett on fiddle, Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Chris Pandolfi on banjo, Andy Hall on dobro, Andy Falco on guitar and Travis Book on bass, the members share vocal duties on thei... | [
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From A Cd, Guitarist Emanuele | [
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Black Voters Weigh Obama, Support For Marriage Ban | [
"In North Carolina, African-American voters strongly supported the state's new constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman. The amendment passed overwhelmingly on Tuesday. On Wednesday, President Obama publicly endorsed same-sex marriage. WFAE's Tanner Latham talks with some of Obama... | [
"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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Vice Presidential Candidates Spar Over Medicare | [
"It's hardly surprising that Thursday night's vice presidential debate in Danville, Ky., would feature a spirited debate about Medicare. GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan is the author of a controversial Medicare proposal that Democrats have been campaigning against for more than a year now. But fact checkers... | [
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NPR: 06-21-2010 Fresh Air | [
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Humans' Role In Antarctic Ice Melt Is Unclear | [
"Ten years ago, a piece of ice the size of Rhode Island disintegrated and melted in the waters off Antarctica. Two other massive ice shelves along the Antarctic Peninsula had suffered similar fates a few years before. The events became poster children for the effects of global warming. But a new study finds that th... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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The Science that Makes Superman So, Well, Super | [
"The newest movie installment of the Superman franchise opens this week, but some Superman mysteries remain unanswered. Physics professor James Kakalios explains the physics behind the superhero's famous powers."
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"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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Economy Got You Down? Many Blame Rating Firms | [
"If you're looking for someone to blame in the collapse of the global economy, one popular punching bag is the credit ratings agencies. Firms like Moody's, Fitch and Standard and Poor's are supposed to let investors know whether bonds are particularly risky or relatively safe. Ratings agencies gave their triple-A r... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After ChΓ‘vez: 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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Taliban Threat Still Rising in Pakistan | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Peace Process Stalled | [
"NPR's Ted Clark reports that Syria and Israel are exchanging charges over what is stalling their Middle East peace talks. Syria has demanded that Israel commit to a full withdrawal from the Golan Heights before talks resume. Israel, whose emphasis has been on its own security issues, said it wouldn't even answer t... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Calls Homelessness The 'Humanitarian Crisis Of Our Lives' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Latyrx: Still Deft And Defiant After Two Decades | [
"It's been 17 years between albums for the Bay Area alt-rap duo Latyrx. Oakland-born Lateef Daumont is a Black Panther's son who raps as Lateef the Truthspeaker, while Tokyo-born Tom Shimura, a banker's son, raps as Lyrics Born. In 1996, they collaborated on The Album, a gorgeous and contemplative record. Then, the... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite Heart NPR | [
"Singer-Songwriter Ben Harper was just a kid in his family's record store when he first discovered Charlie Musselwhite's harmonica playing. This past Tuesday, they released an album together called Get Up!. The two musicians came by NPR West to talk with Morning Edition Host Steve Inskeep about making the album an... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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