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Mieasha Hicks, 'National Youth of the Year' | [
"Mieasha Hicks is this year's Boys and Girls Clubs of America \"National Youth of the Year.\" She joins NPR's Tony Cox to discuss the accolade, and to talk about young people in leadership roles."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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The Strange Sound Of Motown's Early Hollywood Years | [
"Everyone has heard of Motown Records, but few probably remember its Los Angeles offshoot, MoWest. It didn't last long — only two years — but during its life span, MoWest allowed Motown to try out new styles and genres and create one of the most eclectic rosters in the label's long history. Most of MoWest's release... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Emmanuel Chabrier (Shah-Bree-Ay) | [
"Emmanuel Chabrier (shah-bree-AY) couldn't wait to leave the sleepy town he grew up in but he went back time and again in his music. Here's the third movement of a new recording of Chabrier's \"Suite Pastorale\" featuring the Vienna Philharmonic conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. (DG 447 751-2)"
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"From a new CD called \"Fanfares for the Kings of France,\" here are two from the First Suite of Fanfares by Jean-Joseph Mouret (zhah(n)-zho-sef moo-RAY) performed by Les Cuivres Francais (lay kweev(reh)-frah(n)-SAY) conducted by Thierry Caens (tee-eh-ree KAH(N)). (Favourites PV 730080)"
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NYPD Hopes Garner Case Doesn't Trigger Ferguson-Like Violence | [
"A grand jury in New York could reach a decision as soon as Wednesday in the case of Eric Garner. His death caused an uproar after a video showed him being placed in a choke-hold by a NYPD officer."
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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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U.S. Chamber CEO: Voters Reject Tax-And-Spend, Uncertainty | [
"U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue applauded Tuesday’s election results as the dimensions of the GOP victory became clearer. He sent out a link to a video, and said: “Voters have resoundingly rejected more government spending, higher taxes, and more burdensome regulations that have caused cr... | [
"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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Reviving 'Little America' In An Afghan Province | [
"A lot of the attention in the war in Afghanistan is focused on the southern Helmand province, where NATO forces are still fighting Taliban militants more than four months after a major U.S.-led offensive. The agricultural heartland is a potentially rich prize, in part because of American aid efforts in the 1960s a... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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'Simmering Conflict' In Eastern Ukraine Remains At An Impasse | [
"The war in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russian-backed separatists has reached an impasse after more than three years of fighting that has claimed more than 10,000 lives and sparked a humanitarian crisis. Last month, the two sides conducted one of the largest prisoner swaps since the start of the... | [
"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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White House Slaps Sanctions On Russia Over Navalny Poisoning | [
"Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET The Biden administration, signaling a tougher stance on Russia than under the Trump White House, announced Tuesday new sanctions targeting seven senior Kremlin officials in response to last year's poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Senior administration officials, speaking to re... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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'Stars and Stripes' Captures Troops' View of Iraq | [
"<EM>Stars and Stripes</EM>, the newspaper of the U.S. armed forces, carries many letters from troops in Iraq, and some are expressing frustration with the plight of American forces. Hear NPR's Jacki Lyden and Sharon Olson, assistant managing editor for Europe and the Middle East."
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Desmond Tutu Backs Britain's 'Assisted Dying' Bill | [
"Retired Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu, who describes as \"disgraceful\" the way former South African President Nelson Mandela was treated in his last, enfeebled days, has thrown his support behind a British assisted-dying bill. \"I have been fortunate to spend my life working for dignity for the living. Now I wish ... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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Court Throws Out Some Convictions Of Former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich | [
"Updated at 2 a.m. ET A federal appeals court in Chicago has thrown out five of 18 counts against disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is serving a 14-year sentence for abusing the authority of his office for personal financial gain. NPR's David Schaper tells our Newscast unit the ruling allows the C... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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Post-Shutdown Palate Cleanser: Panda Cam Is Back! | [
"If the ugliness in Washington left a bad taste in your mouth, we have the perfect palate cleanser. The panda cam at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, which was shutdown along with the federal government, is back online. It means you can once again ogle the now eight-week-old cub and her mother, Mei Xiang. The zoo wr... | [
"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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Democratic Sen. Brown On Health Care Bill | [
"Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses the latest developments in health care legislation. The Ohio Democrat supported a public option and the proposal to let Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 buy into Medicare, two items no longer included in the health care bill."
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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U.S. Births Fell In 2008; Recession And Lower Immigration Blamed | [
"The number of U.S. births fell in 2008 for the first time in nearly a decade and experts are speculating that the economic recession may be a factor though a decline in immigration could also have played a role, according to experts. A report from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates there were 4.3 ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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News Brief: Justice Confirmation Process, North Korea Threat | [
"A narrowly divided Senate is putting 2 Republican women and 3 red-state Democrats in the high court spotlight. And, there are reports of new construction at North Korean missile and nuclear sites."
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"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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The News Roundup for July 9, 2021 | [
"The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control. Studies suggest the approved vaccines protect against it, however, America appears to be reaching its vaccine ceiling, at least among adults. The Biden administration is working to find new strategies... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Don't Miss: Natalie Portman on ATC | [
"Okay, that's it for the week. Now it's time to drink more green beer and ponder the depths of the shamrock scandal. I'll leave you with this: While Mondello was lukewarm on V for Vendetta, I'm definitely seeing it this weekend. Natalie Portman, who stars in the movie, talks with Robert Siegel about the film, terro... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Will A Study Save Victims Of Violence, Or Gamble With Their Lives? | [
"Dr. Zoe Maher has never been busier. In addition to being a trauma surgeon and a new mom, she's spent the last year and half talking to hospital patients and community groups across Philadelphia about a study she's confident will save more adult gunshot and stab wound victims. On a recent Saturday morning, Maher s... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Police In India Arrest Hundreds In IRS Scam | [
"Hundreds of people were arrested in India in a scam ring that called people in the U.S., threatening them with arrest if they didn't pay them cash to clear alleged IRS debts."
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"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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NPR: 01-24-2008 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Jacob Weisberg, Chronicling 'The Bush Tragedy' 2) Sean Michael Flynn, 'From Ground Zero to Baghdad'"
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Republican Senators Add Repeal Of Individual Health Care Mandate To Tax Bill | [
"Updated 5:56 p.m. ET Senate Republicans now plan to try to repeal the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate as part of a tax overhaul bill. Several Senate Republicans said Tuesday that including the repeal in tax legislation, currently making its way through a key Senate committee, would allow them to further r... | [
"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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Ana Popovic Shreds The Belgrade Blues | [
"Ana Popovic's fiery technique on her Fender Telecaster has earned her an impressive nickname: \"The Serbian Scorcher.\" Popovic grew up playing the blues in Belgrade during the turbulent time of the fall of communism and the dissolution of Yugoslavia. Her furious fret work and singing brought her to the attention ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Coco Gauff And Naomi Osaka Share Words Of Encouragement After U.S. Open Match | [
"Novak Djokovic is out at the U.S. Open. So is 15-year-old prodigy Coco Gauff. Who’s left, and who made waves at the tennis competition this weekend in New York City? Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Pam Shriver (@PHShriver), ESPN analyst and former U.S. Open singles finalist. Watch on YouTube. This... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Deal: Chicago Teachers To Strike After Contract Talks Fail. And here are more early headlines: President Obama Raises More Campaign Cash Than Mitt Romney. (AP) Iraq's Vice President Sentenced To Death; Wave Of Attacks Kill 92 Iraqis. (VOA) Ex-Navy Seal Who Authored Book... | npr | {
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Your Letters: Sotomayor, Benny Goodman | [
"Host Scott Simon reads a few letters from Weekend Edition listeners."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: A Fearsome Foursome; A Coke or Pepsi Debate; Peter Parker's Broadway Debut."
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'I'm The Hijacker!' Says Ethiopian Pilot Of Commandeered Jet | [
"Details are starting to come out about what it was like Monday when one of the pilots of an Ethiopian Airlines flight reportedly locked himself in the cockpit and flew the jet and its 193 passengers to Geneva, Switzerland, instead of Rome, its intended destination. According to The Wall Street Journal: \"The high... | [
"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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Fisherman, Conservation and the Galapagos | [
"A new play, <EM>Tooth and Claw,</EM> examines the struggles between conservationists and fishermen in the Galapagos. <br /><br /> Guest:<br /> <br /> <STRONG>Michael Hollinger</STRONG><br /> *Playwright, <EM>Tooth and Claw</EM><br /> *Assistant professor, Theater Department, Villanova University<br />"
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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On Race: More On Being Called a 'Minority' | [
"There seems to be no majority opinion about 'minority' — if or when to stop calling some ethnic and racial groups that. Oy vey. Journalists are as divided as people at large. The deputy standards editor at the Associated Press, David Minthorn, was quoted as saying that the wire service, which feeds most of the Ame... | [
"Stories: 1) William F. Buckley, Irrepressible Conservative 2) 'Passing Strange,' a Musical With a Rock Swagger 3) Reviewed: A Biography of the 'Queen of Trumpet'"
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Starting A Journey On I-95, The Road Most Traveled | [
"Say \"I-95\" and millions of Americans immediately get an image. Maybe it's the winking of red taillights on a crowded commute home, or the sight of a sandy beach at the end of a long haul down the interstate. All along the Eastern Seaboard, Interstate 95 has helped shape the daily lives and vacation dreams of the... | [
"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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Controversial Pesticides Are Suspected Of Starving Fish | [
"There's new evidence that a widely used family of pesticides called neonicotinoids, already controversial because they can be harmful to pollinators, could be risky for insects and fish that live in water, too. The evidence comes from Lake Shinji, which lies near Japan's coast, next to the Sea of Japan. Masumi Yam... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Blogger: 'Give Us Netanyahu. Please.' | [
"Israelis go to the polls Tuesday for parliamentary elections. Steve Clemons, political blogger for The Washington Note and director of American strategy at the New America Foundation, explains why he thinks the U.S. needs Israelis to elect Benjamin Netanyahu as their prime minister."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"The Art of the Squeal,\" \"So Long, Long Island City!\" \"Get Shorty.\""
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'Better Call Saul' Breathes New Life Into 'Breaking Bad' Characters | [
"The new show Better Call Saul imagines what slip 'n fall lawyer turned criminal attorney Saul Goodman's life was like before he met Walter White, the main character of Breaking Bad. It tells the story of how Saul, played by Bob Odenkirk, started out as Jimmy McGill, a public defender who is so broke that his home ... | [
"Stories: 1) Margo Martindale: A 'Justified' Backwoods Matriarch 2) Aaron Paul: Playing Bad On 'Breaking Bad'"
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How The Bank Of America Is Dealing With The Coronavirus Crisis | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Brian Moynihan, the Bank of America CEO, about banks raking in fees from the Paycheck Protection Program."
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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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Roundtable: Mideast, Wal-Mart and the Urban League | [
"Monday's topics: Condoleezza Rice returns to the Middle East for talks on Lebanon; and Wal-Mart aims to attract more black customers with help from the Urban League. Guests: Callie Crossley, a social and cultural commentator on the television show <em>Beat the Press</em> in Boston; Nat Irvin, professor of future s... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Washington's Weiner; Sarah Palin's Mystery Tour; A Good Reason to Hang up the Phone."
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Former Kavanaugh Clerk Reflects On Supreme Court Nomination | [
"President Trump announced Monday that his nominee to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court will be Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins speaks with Justin Walker, a law professor at the University of Louisville who clerked for both Kavanaugh and Justice Anthony Kennedy."
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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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Martin Talks With Violist | [
"Martin talks with violist Kim Kashkashian about one of Bela Bartok's last works, his Concerto for Viola and Orchestra. She sees in this music evidence of the composer's ability to transcend and transform the difficulties of his last years into a deeply spiritual experience."
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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A Long, Hot Summer for Baseball Pennant Races | [
"Now that we're past the All-Star game, the rush to the World Series begins in earnest. <em>Wall Street Journal</em> sportswriter Stephan Fatsis talks with Michele Norris about how the second half of the season is shaping up."
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"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Progress Seen in Iraq Security Efforts | [
"U.S. forces and their allies continue to draw violent attacks in Iraq. One analyst says efforts to restore order are showing progress -- but says the U.S. may have to shift resources to be more effective going forward. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Bands Prep For The Big Stage At Berklee | [
"Bands and singers get tips on how to perform in front of enormous festival audiences in a program at the Berklee College of Music in Boston."
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Millet: How A Trendy Ancient Grain Turned Nomads Into Farmers | [
"Like amaranth and quinoa before it, millet – a hardy, gluten-free ancient seed – has become an \"it\" grain in recent years. Once dismissed as birdseed, millet can now be found sprinkled on top of mashed potatoes at top-rated restaurants, cooked into baby foods, and generally extolled for its nutritious virtues. S... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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New Details Emerge About Accused Charlottesville Suspect | [
"The man accused of murder for allegedly driving his car into a crowd of anti-racism protesters last weekend is in jail now. James Alex Fields Jr. grew up in Kentucky and lived in Ohio where a few people saw signs of a troubled young man."
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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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Makeshift Barriers Highlight Unions, Divisions Over Hong Kong Protests | [
"Updated at 10:12 a.m. ET. Hundreds of Hong Kong police were seen using chainsaws and other equipment Tuesday morning local time to break down barricades made by pro-democracy protesters lining downtown streets. Groups of people opposed to the protesters also turned out to try to clear the streets. NPR's Frank Lang... | [
"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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Kula Shaker On World Cafe | [
"Kula Shaker had a huge hit with its 1996 debut album, K, which went double platinum in the U.K. The band's music was profoundly affected by frontman Crispian Mills' travels in India. Kula Shaker's second album, Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts, was not as successful, and the band went on hiatus from 1999 to 2004. Now, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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'Teen Spirit' Smells Like A Quirky, Beguiling Hit | [
"The terrific young actress Elle Fanning has a still, otherworldly beauty and a quizzical air, as if she just wafted in from some other planet and was baffled by the odd ways of Earth. A wise old soul in a supermodel's body, Fanning might not be the intuitive choice to play an unpopular high school girl with songbi... | [
"Stories: 1) Allison Pearson's 'Love' Letter To Keith Partridge 2) A Twisty, Brutal 'Drive' For A Level-Headed Hero"
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Texas Education Agency Considers Adding Class On Mexican-Americans | [
"The Texas Board of Education heard testimony this afternoon about a proposed Mexican-American studies elective high school class that could be offered state wide. As the AP reports, proponents of the of the program say it will offer students a deeper understanding of the state's history. The AP adds: \"Critics, t... | [
"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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Scotland Debates Independence From The U.K. | [
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Backyard Astronomer Discovers a Nebula | [
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World's Muslim Population Will Surpass Christians This Century, Pew Says | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Covering Michael Jackson: Five Songs | [
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Glenlivet Launches Edible 'Cocktail Capsule' | [
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The Strategic National Stockpile: What Is It, Where Is It And What Should It Be Used For? | [
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The Eroica Trio In Concert | [
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"Unplugged Play, Chamber Music Cincinnati Season Preview, Follies at Cincinnati Music Theatre, John Ruthven Interview, Altar Boyz"
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From Hollywood Stardom To The Cloistered Life | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Trade War, Trump Tweets Add To Confusing Signs For The Economy | [
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Drought Could Drain More Than Brazil's Coffee Crop | [
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Gates, Rice Meet with Arab Leaders in Egypt | [
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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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Turkish Government Pushes Constitutional Reforms | [
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In Tasmania, A Food Bounty As Spectacular As The Scenery | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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4 Ex-Fraternity Members Sentenced In Pledge's Hazing Death | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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WATCH: Following Moment Of Silence, Democrats Shout Down Speaker Ryan | [
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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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Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies | [
"Updated at 11:15 a.m. ET Frank Mankiewicz, a longtime Washington insider who as press secretary to Robert Kennedy in 1968 announced the senator's death by an assassin's bullet and who later served as the head of NPR, has died at age 90. Mankiewicz, who also worked in President John F. Kennedy's administration and ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Are There More Than Five Basic Tastes? | [
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Tour De France: Hushovd Wins Big Today, Voeckler Maintains Overall Lead | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Tech Leaders Seek Computer Efficiency | [
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What's Next In The NFL's Legal Battle Over Concussions | [
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Underwater Oil Plumes Alarm Scientists | [
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What You Should Know About Biden's Coronavirus Response Plans And Health Policy First Steps | [
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House Cuts Face Hurdle In Senate | [
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Report: 'Hundreds Of Thousands Of Ballots' Thrown Out In Afghanistan | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Honolulu Police Chief's Ban On Visible Tattoos Sparks Criticism | [
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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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COVID-19 Is Now Spreading Fastest In India — Pushing Its Health System Near Collapse | [
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Trump Administration Backs Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harvard | [
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Text Messages Used to Incite Violence in Kenya | [
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Uncovering The 'Eight Flavors' Of Modern American Culture | [
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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A Parting Gift — With Legs — For Marin Alsop At The Cabrillo Festival | [
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Artistic Director Wants to Bring Light to Irish Drama | [
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State Bills Restricting Transgender Athletes Threaten Clashes With NCAA | [
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U.S. To Impose New Sanctions On Russia For Nerve Agent Attacks | [
"Updated at 4 a.m. ET Bowing to congressional pressure, the Trump administration has announced new sanctions to punish Russia for a nerve agent attack in the U.K. on former spy Sergei Skripal. In a brief statement, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said the U.S. had determined this week that Russia used... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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High School Students Are Invited To Try Curling | [
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Hear: WaMu Banker Bares Soul | [
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Bonus: Traces of Alicia | [
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The Persistent Appeal Of The 1965 John Williams Novel 'Stoner' | [
"When the John Williams novel “Stoner” was published in 1965, it sold only a few thousand copies and seemed destined for obscurity. But the book sold over a million copies in Europe and is beloved by a number of literary critics, including Steve Almond, who’s published a new appreciation, “W... | [
"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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Eric Holder To Step Down As Attorney General | [
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Rami Al-Sayed, Syrian Citizen Journalist, Is Killed During Attack On Homs | [
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Book Recounts 'Tiger Force' Crimes in Vietnam | [
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Colorado Teens Help Fellow Teens Get Outdoors | [
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Fact-Checking NPR's Reports On Vegas 'Violence' | [
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As Winter Rolls In, One Critic Recalls 'The Wind In The Willows' | [
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Vladimir Feltsman Joins Fellow | [
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"The \"godfather\" of young Asian musicians, violinist Cho-Liang Lin, joins forces with pianist Andre-Michel Schub to play the Violin Sonata by Claude Debussy. The performance comes from their April 29th recital at the Virginia Waterfront Festival. (Harvey Jernegan Recordings)"
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The Widening Gap Between Civilians And The Military | [
"Less than 1 percent of Americans are currently on active duty in the military, compared with about 9 percent during World War II. That may be contributing to a divide between veterans and non-veterans, with civilians understanding little about military life, and veterans choosing to associate with one another for ... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Lawmakers Near Showdown on Judicial Filibusters | [
"Senate members continue to spar over judicial appointments and the right to block nominations. Republicans are threatening to abolish the judicial filibuster, while Democrats warn they could shut down the Senate. A compromise is in the works that would require Republicans to end their threat to eliminate judicial ... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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To Make 'Hate Rising,' Jorge Ramos Spent Time With Hate Groups | [
"Renee Montagne talks to Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, who traveled the country to make his film <em>Hate Rising</em> — meeting with KKK members and white nationalists and others."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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NPR: Fresh Air for Friday, Jan 26 2007 | [
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 872 2) Latino USA Episode 873 3) Latino USA Episode 874"
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'Sweeping Beauty' Cleans Up With Poetry | [
"Housework is a chore for many, and a pleasure for some. Poet Faith Shearin's mother sees it as the former. \"My mother despises what can never truly be done,\" Shearin writes in the book Sweeping Beauty. \"So she does not care for cooking or cleaning.\" Love it or loathe it, domestic work is a common experience a... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Chocolate Diamond Cookies | [
"1 square bitter chocolate 1 heaping teaspoon cocoa 1/4 cup butter scant 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, unbeaten 1/4 cup sifted flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup chopped nuts Melt chocolate, butter, and cocoa over hot water. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients, except nuts. Spread in two grease... | [
"The American Patient, Tuesday Night RAW and Five Dollar Footlong Twinkies."
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Featured Artists in 'Falstaff' | [
"Soprano Patricia Racette stars as Alice Ford and bass-baritone Bryn Terfel sings the title role in Verdi's Falstaff, from Houston's Wortham Theater Center. Bryn Terfel Bass-Baritone (Falstaff) Bryn Terfel was born in Wales in 1965 and won a Gold Medal when he was graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and D... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Another Term, Another Turning Point | [
"Perhaps the only thing about President Bush's first term that everyone agreed on was its turning point: Sept. 11, 2001. Now, exactly four years later, the president's second term has also come to an early defining moment: Hurricane Katrina. In 2001, the Al Qaeda attacks on New York and Washington took nearly 3,00... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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India-Pakistan Nuclear Threat | [
"Nationalism is running strong in Pakistan, where citizens feel tremendous pride in their country's nuclear arsenal and its effect as a deterrent. But analysts say the reality of nuclear war and the devastation it would bring are not fully understood in Pakistan. The country would be overwhelmed by the resulting ca... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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Warnings Against Antidepressants For Teens May Have Backfired | [
"Government warnings that antidepressants may be risky for adolescents, and the ensuing media coverage, appear to have caused an increase in suicide attempts among young people, researchers reported Wednesday. A study involving the health records of more than 7 million people between 2000 and 2010 found a sharp dro... | [
"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 Will Animals Respond To Total Solar Eclipse Darkness? | [
"As sky-watchers look up to observe the total solar eclipse on Monday, what will animals be doing below? Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Vicki Croke (@TheWildLifeWBUR), host of WBUR’s The Wild Life blog, about how animals respond when the world goes dark in the middle of the day."
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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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Animosity Fades With Obama's Nomination | [
"DENVER -- On the third night of the Democratic National Convention, the Clinton-Obama psychodrama finally seemed complete. Both Clintons had given ringing endorsements of the presidential ticket. Hillary Clinton had told her delegates she was voting for Barack Obama, the man she had tried so hard and long to defea... | [
"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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