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Patriot Act: Let Investigators Do Their Job | [
"The Patriot Act has been the target of the most successful disinformation campaign in recent memory. The strategies used to attack Section 215 have all been used against other provisions; discredit those strategies here, and you have the key for discrediting them everywhere. So here, we go. Strategy #1: Hide the ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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The Ethics of the Zoo | [
"Melissa Block talks with Jeffrey Hyson, an assistant professor of history at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Hyson is writing a book on the cultural history of zoos. We ask him about the modern interest and opposition to zoos. He says there is a tension between the desire to see the animals one would neve... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Hollywood Foreign Press Association To Vote On Reforms Under Pressure From Publicists | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with <em>Los Angeles Times</em> staff writer Stacy Perman about reforms the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will vote on Thursday under pressure from top Hollywood publicists."
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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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Searching Just Like Everyone: Lessons From 20 Years Of Dashboard Confessional | [
"In Columbus, Ohio, Dashboard Confessional always seems to blow in with the shift of the Midwest season. That shift takes longer these days, what with the injured planet; the heat and humidity can lap at the edges of the nighttime well into September, sometimes early October. At the height of these in-between momen... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Federal Prosecutor Takes On New Case As DOJ Point Person For Opioid Crisis | [
"As a federal prosecutor in New York and Virginia, Mary Daly worked narcotics cases involving gangs and international drug traffickers. Now, she's the Justice Department's point person on the biggest drug case of all—the opioid crisis that is killing an average of 115 Americans every day. Attorney General Jeff Sess... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: Yours, Mayan and Ours? | [
"Will December 21, 2012 be the end of the world, as the fabled Mayan calendar predicts? Pat Bagley finds hope in human nature, while Dave Granlund predicts what might happen on December 22nd."
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Bucking Tradition, Kenya's Maasai Head to School | [
"A little more than a year ago, Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki made primary education both compulsory and free. Among those flocking to schools are members of the nomadic Maasai tribe, who used to resist formal education but now see it as key to survival. But some Maasai elders worry a Western-style education will er... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Germans Thwart Attack on American Military Base | [
"German authorities say they disrupted a massive attack on an American military base. They arrested three suspected Islamic militants who are also suspected of targeting the airport at Frankfurt. A German prosecutor says these three suspects trained at terror camps in Pakistan. They allegedly had obtained more than... | [
"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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Clinton: U.S. Will Do 'Everything We Can' To Free Soldier | [
"\"We are attempting to do everything we can to locate him and free him,\" Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said this morning when asked about U.S. Army Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, who is beign held by the Taliban in Afghanistan. \"It's just outrageous,\" Clinton said on ABC-TV's Good Morning America. \"It's a rea... | [
"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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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 16 | [
"After releasing her relentlessly catchy debut single, \"Whip My Hair\" in 2010 (when she was just nine years old), the singer and rapper Willow went on to release more than a half-dozen albums and EPs of mostly uptempo pop and dance music. But on her latest album, Lately I Feel Everything, the now 20-year-old arti... | [
"The rapper, actor, writer and activist Common surprised fans by announcing a new album this week. A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1 is a stirring collection of anthems to, in Common's own words, \"uplift, heal and inspire listeners dealing with racial injustices as well as other social injustices.\" On this week's sho... | npr | {
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Parent Fears Keep Children from Vaccines | [
"About 20 percent of U.S. preschoolers -- more than 2 million children -- aren't getting recommended vaccinations. New research suggests the toughest obstacle may be parents who believe vaccines are more dangerous than the diseases they prevent. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports."
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Amazon Takeover Of Whole Foods Gets Key Federal Approval | [
"Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods is another step closer to reality, after the Federal Trade Commission decided the grocery deal would not hamper competition or provide an unfair advantage. The approval came on Wednesday — the same day shareholders of the Whole Foods chain approved the $13.7 billion deal that would... | [
"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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Thanksgiving Drama At The Dinner Table | [
"The most intense political season in recent history is behind us. But now many families are coming together around the Thanksgiving dinner table for the first time since the elections. Slate.com's chief political correspondent John Dickerson, speaks with host Alex Cohen about how to navigate the political discussi... | [
"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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What I Learned From Sam Rivers | [
"By now, you may have heard that multi-instrumentalist and composer Sam Rivers died last week at 88. The Orlando Sentinel first reported it; The New York Times' obituary does a good job of summing up who he was and what he did. Wanna know just how much incredible stuff he's been a part of? One fan has charted his e... | [
"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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For Donald Sterling, A Spotty Reputation Further Tarnished | [
"If you're a basketball nut, last week was heaven. Nearly all of the series in the first round of the NBA playoffs have been intense affairs with dramatic finishes. Several teams that barely squeaked into the postseason might upset some of the league's powerhouses. It was an uncommonly exciting week of hoops. Then ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Emily Post Goes To The Polls | [
"Look, I know we're all excited about Election Day, but there is potential for some fairly devastating faux pas. Let's say you've met Mr. Right at a party, watching the returns, and he cheers at a critical juncture -- for the wrong candidate! What's a girl to do? Let's say you're punching your ballot, minding your ... | [
"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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How Some Families Customize Thanksgiving With Their Own Unusual Traditions | [
"Listeners share some of their odd family Thanksgiving traditions, including one family that has a themed-costume party each year. Themes include pirate, toga, Hawaiian, '70s and, this year, Western."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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CHART: Where Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Will Go In The Future | [
"Don't see the animated graphic above? Click here. Disease-bearing mosquitoes are on the move. Scientists have been pretty sure of that for decades. As temperatures rise in certain parts of the world, warmth-seeking mosquitoes will invade, making themselves at home in previously inhospitable patches of the globe. N... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Chirac's Move on Jobs Law Doesn't End Protests | [
"Opponents who have protested for weeks against a French job law reject President Jacques Chirac's compromise. The measure would make it easier for employers to fire younger workers."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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How Far Should You Go to Shield? | [
"Reporters often have a special bond with their confidential sources, who provide information and evidence in exchange for anonymity. In many states that bond is protected by law, but there is no federal shield law in the United States. So, in theory, a federal judge can force a journalist to reveal the identity of... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Dueling Shows Of Force As Tensions Ratchet Up On Korean Peninsula | [
"North Korea marked Tuesday's anniversary of the founding of its military with artillery drills, celebrations that took place as a U.S. guided missile submarine docked in South Korea and U.S. Navy ships conducted exercises with South Korea and Japan. Meanwhile, envoys from the U.S., South Korea and Japan met in Tok... | [
"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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Obama: U.S. Has Obligation As World Leader To Act | [
"Update 2:50 PM: President Barack Obama says he recognizes the world and the U.S. are war-weary in the face of potential military action against Syria. But he says the United States has an obligation “as a leader in the world” to hold countries accountable if they violate international norms. Obama says... | [
"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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Best Classical CDs: Music Crossing Boundaries | [
"Just as the 2008 presidential election exposed and ultimately crossed gender, racial and generational barriers, many of the year's notable recordings explored and wrestled with different kinds of boundaries — some musical, some cultural, and some almost unimaginable if not for the power of music. Click here for mo... | [
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Actor Cherry Jones On Her Journey From Theater To 'Succession' Media Mogul | [
"The Emmy and Tony award-winning actor talks about growing up gay in Tennessee, losing theater friends during the AIDS epidemic and playing the head of a family-owned media group on <em>Succession</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Snapshot: An Unlikely Friendship | [
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U.S. Passes Grim Threshold Of 400,000 Lives Cut Short From COVID-19 | [
"The United States has crossed the harrowing milestone of 400,000 lives lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine rollout has been marred by a disconnect between state and federal governments, and now at least two new strains — one confirmed as more contagious — have been detected in the country. Host Robin Young spea... | [
"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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Using Poetry To Expose The Power Of Money, Class And Gender | [
"Alissa Quart is a journalist, a keen observer of our culture and a believer in the power of poetry to cut to the heart of issues around us: money, class, gender and the environment. She has just released her first book of poetry that is both personal and universal – inspired by work and research she has done... | [
"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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The Unexpected Emerges From Ala. Immigration Law | [
"Alabama has what many consider to be the strictest anti-immigration law in the country. Now that the law has been in effect for a few weeks, the state's residents are starting to see what some of the unintended consequences are. Andrew Yeager of member station WBHM reports from Birmingham."
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"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Excerpt: Memory Theater | [
"The idea begins with the ancient Greek poet Simonides, who was reciting a poem in a house when the ceiling collapsed. Somehow he escaped, although everybody else was crushed to death. Although the bodies of the victims were unrecognizably mangled by the gravity of the fall, Simonides was able to recall the precise... | [
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Week In Politics: Takeaways From The 1st Debates Of The 2020 Presidential Race | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with E.J. Dionne of <em>The Washington Post</em> and Brookings Institution, and Hugo Gurdon of the <em>Washington Examiner</em> about the Democratic debates and Supreme Court decisions."
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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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Thanksgiving Day On All Things Considered: A Performance, Interview With John Mayer | [
"JOHN MAYER INTERVIEW AND PERFORMANCE: THANKSGIVING DAY ON NPR'S 'ALL THINGS CONSIDERED' Mayer Plays Songs from New Album, Talks to Guest Host Ari Shapiro About Nostalgia for Home Life, Patience in Career In a special performance and interview airing Thanksgiving Day on NPR's All Things Considered, John Mayer gets ... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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New Aid To Syria Comes With Fear Of Funding The Wrong Opposition | [
"At an 11-nation meeting in Turkey this weekend, there was one thing the United States, European and Arab states could agree on: With more than 70,000 killed and millions of people displaced, the Syrian crisis, as Secretary of State John Kerry says, is \"horrific.\" In response, the Obama administration is doubling... | [
"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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Arizona's Illegal Workforce Is Down, So Now What? | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments next week on the most divisive immigration law in recent memory. Arizona's Legislature passed SB 1070 two years ago, but much of it has been put on hold pending the court's decision. Still, supporters say the law has achieved one of its stated goals: Thousands of illegal ... | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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'Tenements, Towers & Trash' Brings Clean Lines To The City Of Failure | [
"New York City can be the place where you go to \"make it,\" but as cartoonist Julia Wertz points out in her new book, it's as storied for its failures as its successes. A 300-page visual epic, Tenements, Towers & Trash captures the New York that's risen up by stacking failure upon failure as implacably as resident... | [
"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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Should Hotel Owners Be Forced To Hand Over Guest Records To Police? | [
"Hypotheticals about hunting lodges and Motel 6 saved the oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday from being strangled by legal weeds. At issue was a Los Angeles ordinance that requires hotel and motel owners to record various pieces of information about their guests — drivers license, credit card and autom... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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The Orion String Quartet | [
"The Orion String Quartet performs the String Quartet No. 11 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Recorded in concert June 27th at Reed College in Portland, OR, as part of the Chamber Music Northwest festival. (Fred Armentrout Recordings)"
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Vick's Dogs to Be Euthanized | [
"Former football star Michael Vick recently agreed to a guilty plea in illegal dog fighting and raised aggressive pit bulls for that purpose. Now, more than 50 of those dogs could be euthanized as early as Thursday because they've been raised to be killers. Wayne Pacelle, head of the Humane Society of the United St... | [
"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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Fall Round-Up: A Season Of Collaborations | [
"Several albums have caught the ear of music critic Tom Moon this fall and, coincidentally, many are collaborations. Wake Up! features R&B singer John Legend teaming up with hip-hop band The Roots. The idea for the CD, which includes covers of songs by artists such as Bill Withers and Curtis Mayfield, surfaced in t... | [
"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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Finding A Hero Amid Fading Memories | [
"It's been nearly 70 years since my mother and her sisters climbed aboard a train and left their small village in what was then Czechoslovakia. No wonder their memories have faded. \"I remember very well how we had to feed the geese,\" my mother says. \"Our maid actually used to feed the geese,\" says Josi, her sis... | [
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Developer Deals with Home Construction Slowdown | [
"The construction industry was one of the hardest-hit sectors in a Labor Department report released Friday. It lost 22,000 jobs last month. Homebuilders have been affected by the real estate slowdown, especially the small- and medium-sized developers who build most of the homes in the United States. One developer ... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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This Time, Officials Claim They're Ready For Southern Storms | [
"Another winter storm is hitting the Deep South on Tuesday. Snow is falling in six Southern states. Two weeks ago, a storm paralyzed metro Atlanta. Some motorists were trapped on snowy and icy interstates for 18 hours. But this time around, officials are saying they will be better prepared."
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U... | npr | {
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Iranian Navy Detains British Sailors in Persian Gulf | [
"The Iranian navy detained 15 British sailors and marines today, in disputed waters in the Persian Gulf. The British defense ministry says the troops were seized and held at gunpoint after inspecting a cargo ship. The British government quickly protested Iran's action, saying that the Royal Navy was engaged in rou... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ebola Stricken Nurse Appears Well In Video. -- Hong Kong Police Launch Dawn Raid To Dismantle Protest Site. And here are more early headlines: Russia Criticizes Talks With Ukrainian, European Leaders. (NBC) Monster Hurricane Gonzalo Sweeps Close To Bermuda. (NHC) Hawaii... | npr | {
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NFL Roundup: Ray Rice As A Free Agent; J.J. Watt As Possible MVP | [
"Former NFL running back Ray Rice says he’s looking for another chance. He has apologized for knocking his then-fiancée unconscious in an elevator in an Atlantic City casino earlier this year, an act that eventually caused the league to suspend him indefinitely. Rice appealed and an arbitrator overturned the ... | [
"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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Hurricane Irene Spurs Early Obama Exit From Martha's Vineyard | [
"Hurricane Irene has caused President Obama to cut short his stay in Martha's Vineyard. Obama and the traveling White House will now leave Friday evening instead of Saturday morning. And a good thing, too. Many grocery stores in the Washington, D.C. area have already run out of bottled water and there's been a run ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hurricane Irma Blasts Past Puerto Rico With 180-MPH Winds; Risk Rises For Florida. -- Trump Jr. Set To Meet With Senate Judiciary Committee Investigators. -- Behind Support For 'Adoption' A Web Of Clandestine Russian Advocates. -- Here's What Happens To All Those Floode... | npr | {
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Thanksgiving Voices, Part One | [
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"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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Trump-Bannon Fallout Shows No Sign Of Letting Up | [
"President Trump has issued new rebukes of the new book — <em>Fire and Fury</em> — for which former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is now apologizing for not denouncing sooner."
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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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George H.W. Bush Treated At Houston Hospital For Pneumonia | [
"Former President George H.W. Bush is in Methodist Hospital in Houston following treatment for a recurrence of a case of pneumonia. Bush, who is 92, has been there since Friday for observation, spokesman Jim McGrath says. McGrath issued a brief statement: \"President George H. W. Bush was admitted to Houston Metho... | [
"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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Author, jazz writer and musician, STUART NICHOLSON | [
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"Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues. Interview with DARRYL MCDANIELS continues."
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NPR: 11-21-2011 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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Four Books To Help You Master Chicago Politics | [
"The term \"Chicago politics\" gets bandied about whenever people complain about what they see as corruption and abuse of power. Republicans often apply the concept to President Obama, who calls Chicago home. Earlier this year, presidential candidate Mitt Romney called one of the president's appointments \"Chicago-... | [
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An Inmate Firefighter Finds His Proudest Moment | [
"Severe drought has parched huge swaths of the United States this year, the first time since the mid 1950s that drought has affected so much of the nation. With so much scorched land, the center of the country could be described as a tinderbox; in recent months, severe wildfires have raged across several states. An... | [
"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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EPA Deems Montana City An Environmentally Safe Place To Live | [
"The city of Libby was home to a mine that blanketed residents in asbestos dust for decades. After years of cleanup, the Environmental Protection Agency now says most of the risk is gone."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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You Think Your City Is Full Of Trash? Ha! | [
"They don't call it Trashmandu for nothing. In Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu, garbage is pretty much everywhere. It's stuffed in plastic bags and dropped in drainage ditches. It's piled high in empty lots, on the roadside and on the edges of the city's sewage-filled rivers. It is thrown out of bus windows and o... | [
"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 York Governor Says Budget Cuts Will Be 'Painful' | [
"New York Gov. David Paterson has called on state legislators to slash $5 billion from the state's budget over the next two years in an effort to head off a ballooning budget gap. But so far, he's not getting too much cooperation. In announcing his plan Thursday, Paterson, a Democrat, called it a \"time of uncommo... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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California Wildfire Victims Start to Rebuild | [
"It's been one month since a series of wildfires devastated parts of southern California. The fires destroyed more than 2,000 homes and forced the evacuation of thousands. Officials are still assessing the damage and people are starting to rebuild. Andrew Phelps reports for member station KPBS in San Diego RENEE MO... | [
"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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The History And The Future Of War | [
"Is war the essential human condition, or is it something that can be overcome? Is war more or less destructive now than it was in more primitive times? Two well-known authors discuss their opposing views of the necessity of war. Guests: Lawrence Keeley Professor of Anthropology University of Illinois at Chi... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Dying 'Angola 3' Inmate Freed After Decades In Solitary | [
"Herman Wallace, one of the \"Angola 3\" inmates who spent more than 40 years in solitary confinement for the killing of a guard, has been freed after his conviction was overturned. U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson in Baton Rouge, La., said Tuesday that Wallace had not received a fair trial. The Associated Press s... | [
"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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The New Republic: Sarah Palin Is Right (If By "Right," We Mean "Hallucinating") | [
"I've seen a lot of attempts to make insane rhetoric sound sensible, but the op-ed in Tuesday's Washington Post, justifying Sarah Palin's claim that health care reform will create a \"death panel\" to decide if her baby should live, is a parody of the form: \"These activists do not claim that the proposed refor... | [
"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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They're Not Only '60s Songwriting Superstars, But They're Also Married | [
"Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who wrote \"We Gotta Get Out of this Place,\" have been a team for more than 50 years. Terry Gross spoke with them in 2000, when they were depicted in the musical <em>Beautiful</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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'Early Occult Memory Systems' | [
"Jacki Lyden talks with poet B.H. Fairchild about his latest collection, <EM>Early Occult Memory Systems of the Lower Midwest</EM>. Fairchild was born in the small town of Liberal, Kan., and he discusses his new book and his background in the working-class Midwest. The book is published by W.W. Norton, November 200... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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U.S. Delays Egyptian Aid Over Democracy Issue | [
"The Obama administration is holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt until that country gets back on a path toward democracy. Egypt has been a major recipient of U.S. aid for decades, and officials say these are not permanent changes."
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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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'Ask Mormon Girl' Discusses Mitt Romney's Candidacy | [
"Guy Raz speaks with political commentator and blogger Joanna Brooks, who writes about politics and Mormonism for the \"Ask Mormon Girl\" blog. They talk about GOP presidential candidate hopeful Mitt Romney. They discuss how Romney's Mormon faith has shaped his views — and why his religious background may make peop... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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The Week In Politics: Pruitt Resigns, Supreme Court Shortlist | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with <em>New York Times</em> columnist David Brooks and <em>Washington Post</em> columnist Jonathan Capehart about Scott Pruitt's resignation and who President Trump might pick for the Supreme Court."
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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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A Look Inside Foreclosed Homes | [
"Four California metro areas rank in the top 10 in the nation for foreclosure rates — Stockton, Riverside, Bakersfield and Sacramento according to RealtyTrac. With thousands of foreclosures in the state come vacant homes, and with vacant homes come a whole host of problems. In Sacramento, code enforcement officers ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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James Shigeta 'Led The Way' For Asian-American Lovers On Screen | [
"Updated on Dec. 1, 2020 Actor James Shigeta had the looks, the talent — and the voice. \"It's melodious. It's deep. There is something quite sensuous about it,\" says L.S. Kim, a film professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Kim adds that Shigeta — who died from pulmonary failure on Monday in Beverly... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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Living in an Iraq Still at War, Five Years Later | [
"Since the Iraq war began five years ago, Saleem Amer, a member of NPR's staff in Iraq, has shared stories about the joys and obstacles his family has encountered. A few years into the war, Amer became a husband and then, a father. Last year, he and his family decided to move out of their home — a house his father ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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How Has the Fair Housing Act Fared? | [
"On April 11, 1968, one week after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law one of the era's last major pieces of civil rights legislation. The landmark provision of the Civil Rights Bill of 1968 — the Fair Housing Act — prohibits discrimination in the sale and r... | [
"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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'A Bigger Issue Than Some Might Think': Texas 8th-Grader Raises $10,000 To Cover School Lunch Debt | [
"When students who aren’t enrolled in a free school meal program lack the money to pay for their food, what results is an accumulating lunch debt. It’s a problem facing many schools across the country. About 75% of districts reported having unpaid student meal debt at the end of the 2016-17 school year, according t... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Scenes Of Irish Fans At European Soccer Championships Go Viral | [
"At this summer's European Soccer championships in France, David Greene and Rachel Martin highlight a group of supporters who seem to be enjoying the tournament."
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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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Coast Guard: Oil Cap Starts To Work | [
"Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen says the new cap workers dropped on top of the leaking oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday is starting to collect some oil. Allen, the top US official in charge of managing the disaster, says workers won't know until later today how much oil is being diverted through the cap into ... | [
"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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Haiti Relief Operation: Who Should Be In Charge? | [
"The Pentagon is moving troops, planes and ships to take part in the Haitian relief effort. That effort is slower than expected. One reason: the military is coping with the same challenges as civilian aid groups — a small airport and a demolished port. But one U.S. general says the White House made a mistake by put... | [
"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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What Lance Armstrong, And The USADA, Might Gain From A Confession | [
"The news that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong might be willing to confess to the doping charges he spent years denying has reopened interest in his case — and in the question of whether his lifetime ban from competitive sports could be eased in exchange for Armstrong's cooperation. Juliet Macur of The New York T... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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Pranksters Take Revenge on Telemarketers | [
"Reporter Roy Furchgott profiles the antics of two men who actually relish a telemarketer's call. Instead of hanging up, they toy with the callers as long as possible -- and sell recordings of the conversations on CDs. The men hope their unique brand of consumerism will force telemarketers out of business."
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Why Saying Is Believing — The Science Of Self-Talk | [
"From the self-affirmations of Stuart Smalley on Saturday Night Live to countless videos on YouTube, saying nice things to your reflection in the mirror is a self-help trope that's been around for decades, and seems most often aimed at women. The practice, we're told, can help us like ourselves and our bodies more,... | [
"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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World Cup Semifinal Match: U.S. Versus England In Lyon, France | [
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Nepali Villagers Flee After Landslide Cuts Off Major River | [
"Hundreds of villagers in Nepal have fled to higher ground after a landslide Sunday cut off the flow of a major river, creating a dam that could burst at any time, inundating towns downstream. NPR's Julie McCarthy, reporting from New Delhi, reports that authorities are warning residents that the blockage of the Kal... | [
"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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Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine | [
"A third coronavirus vaccine candidate has requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Johnson & Johnson submitted its application Thursday for the company's single-dose inoculation. In a statement released Thursday, the company said if emergency use is granted, it aims to supply 10... | [
"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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Quebec Students Clash With Police Over Tuition Costs | [
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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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New York State Assemblywoman Weighs In On Attorney General's Resignation | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with New York State Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes about the sudden resignation of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, following multiple accusations of physical and verbal assault."
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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: Paris Victims' Funerals; Mubarak Conviction Overturned | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Funerals Held In Paris, Jerusalem For Paris Attack Victims. -- Egyptian Court Overturns Hosni Mubarak's Final Conviction. And here are more early headlines: World Focuses On Paris But Nigerian Archbishop Deplores Boko Haram Killings. (BBC) Indonesian Divers Recover Cras... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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What The Future Holds For The 'Kids Of Kabul' | [
"Afghanistan's decade-long insurgency has largely been fought by men. But in 2011, author Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to ask, how do Afghanistan's children see their future? She tries to answer that question in her recently released book, <em>Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely Through a Never-Ending War</em>. Ellis spea... | [
"Stories: 1) An American In Japan, Investigating The 'Tokyo Vice' 2) Losing Jazz's Preconceptions With 'Historicity'"
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Oh Knuck-Crackers! The Science of Poppin' Knuckles | [
"It's finger poppin' time on Wow in the World, and this week, Mindy and Guy explore the science behind the SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP of our knuckles! Where in the world is that sound coming from?! Why in the world does it make some people so uncomfortable? And how in the world is it even made? Join in on an interestin... | [
"Stories: 1) South Park Celebrates 14 Years Of Fart Jokes 2) 'Have One': From Joanna Newsom, A Generous Thing"
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'11 Flowers': A Revolutionary Childhood | [
"Over the frequent objections of China's censors, director Wang Xiaoshuai has made 10 provocative features in 20 years. His latest, the earthy yet subtly evocative 11 Flowers, is in the same mode as the one that's best known in the U.S., 2001's Beijing Bicycle. Both are simple, resonant tales of youths who have som... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Tech Guru Omar Wasow: 'Big Brother' Tech | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley and technology guru Omar Wasow of Blackplanet.com discuss whether we are headed toward an Orwellian world where \"Big Brother\" monitors civilians."
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Roundtable: N. Korea Missiles, CIA's Bin Laden Unit | [
"Topics: North Korea's July 4 missle tests; the CIA closes its unit to hunt Osama bin Laden. Guests: Hofstra University journalism professor E.R. Shipp; Michael Meyers, executive director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition; and Glenn Loury, professor of social sciences and economics at Brown University."
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Rapper Moshow Shares His Love For Cats | [
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"Stories: 1) Brownstein And Armisen's Comedic Take On Portland 2) On 'Back To Love,' Hamilton Makes Every Syllable Count"
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Two Wheels Better than Four in France | [
"Paris officials are making 20,000 bikes available for rent across the city in a bid to reduce the number of cars. It's one of the most ambitious efforts anywhere but critics believe it won't appeal to many potential cyclists."
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Weekly Standard: Accusations Left And (Mostly) Right | [
"Mark Hemingway is an editorial page writer for the Washington Examiner. Winning the sweepstakes for the most hysterical piece of political journalism in recently is no mean feat, but I think Joshua Green at The Atlantic might have done it: Michele Bachmann's Church Says the Pope Is the Antichrist Michele Bachmann ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Alt. Internet System | [
"A consortium of universities is working with the federal government to develop the next phase of the Internet. The designers say for the computer network to live up to all of its predicted uses, it will have to be faster and more dynamic. NPR's Phillip Davis reports that the government-funded project, which is exp... | [
"The PUZZLE INTERNET ADDRESS is puzzle@npr.org."
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Financial Scandals Tarnish Spanish Soccer Glory | [
"Many of the biggest stars in global soccer — Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo — play the regular season with club teams in Spain. Their marquee names have helped their Spanish teams get filthy rich. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona top Forbes magazine's list of the world's richest sports franchises. You have to scroll down to N... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Landslide Win Puts Opposition Party In Charge In India. -- Russian Rocket Fails After Launch, Breaking Up Over China. And here are more early headlines: One Death In Spreading San Diego Wildfires. (San Diego Union-Tribune) Turkish Mine Had No Safety Space For Trapped Mi... | npr | {
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Your Road-Trip Playlist Is Ready | [
"With the holiday weekend coming up, All Things Considered has just the playlist for your road-tripping needs. We asked listeners to tell us what songs they consider essential fuel for long summer drives, and more than 3,000 suggestions rolled in. Now, we've whittled the list down to a mix of 99 songs, including th... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Some Young Republican Activists Worry About The Future Of Their Party | [
"President Trump has very limited appeal among young voters. And since the Republican Party has been transformed in his image, younger members of the GOP have concerns about the party's future."
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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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U.N, U.S. Examine Iraq's Weapons Declaration | [
"As inspectors continue looking for weapons in Iraq, the U.N. and the United States begin to examine the country's official response to charges it has ongoing weapons programs. Iraq says it has no weapons of mass destruction. The Bush Administration says Iraq is lying. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels and Vicky O'Hara."
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Reggie Watts' New Electro-Pop Album With John Tejada Is Wajatta Fun | [
"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. It's hard to think of a more surprising and winning new collaboration than Wajatta, the electro-pop duo of Reggie Watts, the consummate vocal im... | [
"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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The Volleys Of TV's Political Analysts | [
"Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. But when it comes to what political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver, viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Despite Tumultuous Stock Market, Some Economists Say Inflation Threat Is Exaggerated | [
"The economic expansion has come with high corporate profits, but barely any wage growth. Now, markets are in a tizzy over a a recent bump up in wages. But Germany has an even tighter job market without higher inflation, and one measure of job market tightness — the number of people who quit jobs to take new ones —... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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MAP: Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 | [
"Updated on March 30 at 1:48 p.m. ET: NPR is no longer updating this post. To view our new map, click here. Since the coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December, the infectious respiratory disease has spread rapidly within the country and to neighboring countries and beyond. There are now more tha... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Series Of Deadly Bombings Hit Tourism-Heavy Areas In Thailand. -- 2 Resign From Panel Set Up To Rehab Panama's Financial System. And here are more early headlines: Dozens Of Republicans Ask RNC To Cut Spending On Trump. (Politico) Obama Administration Diverts Funds For ... | npr | {
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Dela-Where He'd Rather Be: Come The Weekend, Biden Leaves D.C. | [
"President Biden is in Wilmington, Del., this weekend, a place he has spent a lot of time as president. In fact, he has spent twice as many weekends at his home there as in the White House. Sometime next week, he is expected to start a summer vacation in — where else? — Delaware. For Biden the draw of Delaware — t... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Alex Chadwick Talks With Cokie Roberts About Bob Dole's Big Win In | [
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"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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Freed Egyptian Activist to Resume Democracy Push | [
"After spending nearly two years in prison, Egypt's best known pro-democracy and human rights activist has been freed and is ready to resume his activities. Many observers say Saad Eddine Ibrahim was arrested for his criticism of President Hosni Mubarak. NPR's Mike Shuster reports."
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian... | npr | {
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