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Calling Foul: In Basketball, Crunch Time Goes Limp | [
"One thing that distinguishes most team sports is that the game is suddenly played differently at the end. Often, this adds to the fascination, too. Nothing, for example, gets a rise out of me like when the hockey goalie skates off the ice with a minute or so to go, his team down a goal, leaving an open net. In cha... | [
"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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Climate Change: A Time For Humor, A Time For Action | [
"May has been a demoralizing month for news about global warming. The third National Climate Assessment was released on May 6, with its bleak message that time is short if we hope to prevent catastrophic climate change. Soon after we learned that polar ice is irreversibly melting. And then there were fires and deva... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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Al Bomb Investigation | [
"--NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on the investigation into yesterday's bombing at a women's clinic, where abortions are performed, in Birmingham, Alabama. The bomb killed an off-duty policeman working as a security guard at the clinic and critically injured a nurse who worked there. More than a hundred federal agent... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Daphne Koller, Co-Founder Of Coursera | [
"Host Jessica Harris talks to Daphne Koller, co-founder of Coursera, an online education company. Harris also talks with Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, co-founders of SoulCycle."
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"Guest: Dan Heath, Consultant at Duke Corporate Education and Co-Founder of Thinkwell"
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Teachers, Parents To Protest School Reopenings Without Adequate Funding | [
"More school districts are reopening with in-person classes or under a hybrid model this week. But are schools reopening safely? What does the science say?"
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79 | [
"Actor Peter Fonda, best-known for his iconic role as a free-spirited motorcycle rider in the 1969 counterculture classic Easy Rider, died Friday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 79. The cause of his death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer, according to a family statement released to People magazin... | [
"Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week: 'Chappelle's Show'... | npr | {
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Author Naoise Dolan Discusses Her Debut Novel | [
"NPR's David Greene speaks with Irish author Naoise Dolan about her novel, <em>Exciting Times</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Scuttlebutton Puzzle Winner! | [
"Wow, nearly everyone got this right. And I thought the puzzle was pretty difficult. When you combine that press pass of NPR's John Ydstie with the button that has the word \"economy\" on it and the final button with the word \"stupid,\" you get... in James Carville's immortal words: Ydstie Economy Stupid The winn... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Va. Tech Students Attend Memorial, and Class | [
"One week after deadly shootings at Virginia Tech that killed 33 people, students and faculty returned to campus and to the classroom. The day was a mix of emotions, as the school's community sought to move forward with the remainder of the semester while still grieving those who died."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Book News: Ancient Texts From Vatican And Bodleian Libraries Digitized | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. A Gutenberg Bible from 1455, an autographed and annotated manuscript of Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, and the oldest surviving Hebrew codex are among the ancient texts included in a new digitization project by the University of Oxford'... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tunisia's Secularists Victorious In Parliamentary Vote. -- Angry Mob Sets Fire To Parliament In Burkina Faso. -- Madison Bumgarner Carries Giants To 3rd Title In 5 Years. And here are more early headlines: Sweden To Become First European Union Country To Recognize Pales... | npr | {
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Los Angeles Hospital Closure | [
"Los Angeles' most troubled hospital is closing after federal officials announced they will no longer fund a facility unable to meet patient care standards. At a public meeting yesterday, community members again voiced their anger over the failure of the King-Harbor facility in South L.A. Once a proud symbol of com... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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New Mix: Deafheaven, Tim Hecker, John Grant And More | [
"Love is often presented as something easy, a matter of simply following your heart. But in actuality, it's rarely that effortless. Several of this week's songs reflect the sour, absurd, and heartrending aspects of intimacy. Complete playlist: 1. Michael Rault: \"I'll Be There,\" 2. Flasher: \"Pressure,\" 3. Wet: \... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Afrobeat at Its Deceptively Simple Essence | [
"Nothing fosters personal or professional rejuvenation quite like a trip home, a lesson drummer Tony Allen learned during the making of his vivacious new Lagos No Shaking, which brought him to Afrobeat's motherland of Lagos, Nigeria. Ever since the recent renaissance of Afrobeat — in the wake of progenitor Fela Kut... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status | [
"One of California's largest health insurers, Blue Shield of California, could be on the hook for a massive tax bill after the state revoked its tax-exempt status. The company is appealing the decision which could cost the health insurer tens of millions of dollars a year. The dispute comes as the nonprofit is faci... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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The New Republic: In Defense of Nancy Pelosi | [
"No, this is not about the CIA and torture. This is about health care legislation and some dogs that haven't barked. Until relatively recently--I'd say as recently as this January--it seemed to many observers (myself included) that the House was woefully unprepared for the health reform debate. The key players hadn... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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At Least 10 Killed, Dozens Injured In Paris Apartment Fire | [
"A fire gutted an apartment building in Paris early Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens. Investigators say they believe the fire was a result of arson. A suspect is in custody. More than 200 firefighters battled the blaze over several hours, and neighboring buildings were evacuated, the Associat... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Unsafe Bus Operators Change Names, Keep Trucking | [
"Bus operators which federal authorities have ordered to stop operating because of serious safety violations appear to be frequently \"reincarnating\" by changing their names and continuing to operate, endangering other travelers on the nation's highways. That's the conclusion of a Government Accountability Office ... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Review: Kingdom, 'Tears In The Club' | [
"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. For the better part of the last decade, Kingdom — Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Ezra Rubin — has been a key figure in club music's revision o... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Top Stories: Former Murdoch Editors Charged; More Syrian Violence | [
"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these news stories: Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal. Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria's Largest City, Home To Bashar Loyalists. (VOA) Britain Calls Up Additional 1,200 Troops For Olympic Security. (CNN) VIDEO: After Trade, Ichiro S... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Get On the Bus: The Freedom Riders of 1961 | [
"In 1961, the Freedom Riders set out for the Deep South to defy Jim Crow laws and call for change. They were met by hatred and violence — and local police often refused to intervene. But the Riders' efforts transformed the civil rights movement. Raymond Arsenault is the author of Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Strugg... | [
"Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'"
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Flaws in Afghan Vote Leave Many Questions | [
"Election problems in Afghanistan could mean a new period of instability, with plenty of political wheeling and dealing. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and Afghan affairs expert Ahmed Rashid."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Iran's Remarks Upset U.N. Racism Conference | [
"The Obama administration boycotts a U.N. conference on racism over concerns about its fairness. And about 40 European diplomats walked out when Iran's president accused the West of using the Holocaust as a pretext for aggression against Palestinians."
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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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Does Empathy Have A Dark Side? | [
"Empathy seems like a good quality in human beings. Pure and simple. It allows us to consider the perspective of others — to put ourselves in their shoes and imagine their experiences. From that empathetic vantage point, only good things can come, right? Not necessarily, according to author Fritz Breithaupt. \"Some... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Flights Of Fancy: Exploring The Songs And Pathways Of 'The Living Bird' | [
"Wildlife photographer Gerrit Vyn and essayist Scott Weidensaul share bird calls and discuss some of the remarkable abilities of birds. <em>Originally broadcast Oct. 20, 2015.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Making A Difference: Stories of Hope and Help | [
"Making a Difference Where You Live is a collaboration between KSMU and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. This quarterly series explores the impact of volunteerism and philanthropy on community needs."
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"Stories: 1) Lowering Medical Costs By Providing Better Care 2) Sargent Shriver: A Man Of Public Service"
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Alabama Commissioner Lays Out How State Plans To Curb Violence In Prisons | [
"Facing the threat of a federal lawsuit, Alabama's Department of Corrections has unveiled a three-year plan to address its shortcomings and improve conditions for inmates and staff. This comes after the U.S. Department of Justice put Alabama on notice for the unsafe and unconstitutional conditions in its men's pri... | [
"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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1A Movie Club Sees "Saturday Church" | [
"Meet Ulysses. He’s a shy 14-year-old, dealing both with his gender identity and the death of his father. Escape comes at “Saturday Church,” a program for LGBTQ youth. But what happens when his double life gets exposed? We review this acclaimed new film with the 1A Movie Club, spoilers and all. GUESTS John H... | [
"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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Government Investigation Finds No Electronic Flaw In Toyotas | [
"A government investigation into reports of sudden, unintentional acceleration of Toyota vehicles found that there were no electronic flaws that explained the the incidents. \"We enlisted the best and brightest engineers to study Toyota's electronics systems and the verdict is in. There is no electronic-based cause... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl. -- Man With Hatchet Shot Dead After Attacking NYPD Officers. -- Frank Mankiewicz, Aide Who Announced Robert Kennedy's Death, Dies. And here are more early headlines: E-U Leaders Set Targets For Greenhouse G... | npr | {
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Despite Widespread Pain, Economy Remains Strong Selling Point For Trump | [
"Almost 30 million people are now collecting unemployment benefits. Yet President Trump still gets relatively high marks for his handling of the economy. As Republicans focus on \"opportunity\" at their convention Tuesday, the economy remains one of the president's strongest selling points. \"You see the kind of n... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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#1908: Brake and Seek | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, every time Michelle's friend steps on the brake, his car radio changes the station. If this only happened during our show, Tom and Ray could just compliment the radio on its good taste and move on, but they'll have to conjure some plausible explanation. Elsewhere, Leslie thinks h... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Nebraska Doctor: 'Don't Call Us Heroes.' Dig Deep And Do Your Part | [
"Like many states in the Midwest, Nebraska was somewhat spared during the early days of the pandemic. But now, the state has more cases per capita than any other in the country. We talk with two Omaha doctors who say this latest surge is exhausting health care workers, and one explains why she's tired of people cal... | [
"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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Solyndra's Execs Take The Fifth | [
"Top executives of Solyndra, a bankrupt solar-energy company, have declined to testify in a congressional hearing Friday, invoking their Fifth Amendment rights. The company is under investigation for a half-billion dollar government loan guarantee it received."
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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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Can The World Engineer A Cooler Climate? | [
"A draft of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report leaked this week, sparking a renewed interest in climate change. One of the debates is over geoengineering, large-scale manipulation of the climate by humans to reduce warming. Host Scott Simon talks with author Jeff Goodell about the future ... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Authorities Still Looking For Wisconsin Gun Robbery Suspect | [
"The search continues Monday for Joseph Jakubowski, a Wisconsin man suspected of breaking into a gun store and stealing firearms last week. Jakubowski also released a video of himself preparing to mail a 161-page anti-government manifesto to President Trump. Some local schools were closed or on soft lockdown last w... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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The Marketplace Report: Katrina's Global Effect | [
"Alex Chadwick talks to Stephen Beard of <EM>Marketplace</EM>, reporting from London on the international financial effects of Hurricane Katrina."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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John Adams: 'Transmigration of Souls' | [
"NPR's Fred Child reports on the premier of a new orchestral work commemorating the attack on the World Trade Center. John Adams' \"On the Transmigration of Souls\" will be performed tonight by the New York Philharmonic. Adams combined readings of the names of the dead, the text of some of their final phone message... | [
"Stories: 1) Ishmael Beah's 'Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' 2) 'Uri Caine Ensemble Plays Mozart'"
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Photo Gallery: iPhone Glimpses Of Russia | [
"The iPhone was mainly for the quick snap, uploaded to family and friends back home. But it soon became a necessary reporting tool. Russians still tend to view cameras with suspicion, even though the Soviet Union collapsed two decades ago. A cellphone, however, proved to be far less threatening."
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Gypsee Yo - "Gunpowder Money" | [
"As a teenager, Gypsee takes a job dismantling bullets in an Albanian ammunition factory — to earn money for a plane ticket to America."
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Francesco Tosti and Alessandro Scarlatti | [
"Flutist Paula Robison, with guitarist Frederick Hand, play \"La Serenata\" by Francesco Tosti and \"Cease Wounding Me\" (\"O cessate di piagarmi\") by Alessandro Scarlatti. The performance is from the 2005 Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, S.C."
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"From a newly-released recording, the Sinfonietta Belgrade plays the first movement of Concerto in G major for Two Guitars by Antonio Vivaldi. (Sinfonietta Belgrade)"
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Miami Beach Buffer Zones Target Sex Offenders | [
"Miami Beach has declared a 2,500-foot buffer zone around schools, school bus stops, day care centers, parks and playgrounds. It effectively bans registered sex offenders from living anywhere in the city, making it one of the most restrictive sex offender policies in the nation."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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In Puerto Rico, A Couple Of Hours Of 'Normal' During The World Series | [
"At the end of a dark pitted street in the center of San Juan, the light from the flat screen beckons. Locals flock toward it like a lighthouse, following the siren song of a rattling diesel generator. Six weeks into the nationwide blackout after Hurricane Maria, the final game of the World Series is playing at a p... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Court Hears Arguements Against Stem Cell Initiative | [
"Lawyers for two groups challenging the constitutionality of California's stem cell initiative faced tough questions from a Court of Appeal in San Francisco. The suit, filed by taxpayer advocates and anti-abortion rights groups, claims the $3 billion dollar initiative lacks state oversight and is riddled with confl... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Catching Schroedinger's Cat | [
"Scientists recently saw a single atom sitting in two different places at the same time. If you think that sounds bizarre, tune in to Science Friday for an update on the weird and wonderful world of quantum physics -- where the way things are depends on how you look at them. In this hour: quarks, condensates, and o... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Big Red Blowup; Catch A Falling Star; Devil Moon."
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Black-Footed Ferrets Have 'Big Bad Teeth' And A New Home | [
"Black-footed ferrets have \"a lot of hair, big bad teeth and a bad-boy attitude,\" says Kimberly Fraser. She and other federal wildlife officials are re-introducing the rare creatures to the prairie in a suburb of Denver. \"They're a native species. They belong here,\" says Fraser, an outreach specialist with a pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Bernanke Sees Green Shoots | [
"Watch CBS Videos Online In a 60 Minutes interview last night, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said he expects the recession to come to an end \"probably this year.\" Bernanke said the banking and financial systems will need to stabilize first, but at the moment he is seeing \"green shoots:\" I think all of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Tracing the Family Tree through Classifieds | [
"Researching family history, short-story writer Desiree Cooper turns to classified ads from the 1700s which describe runaway slaves. She wonders if the man who fled wearing a blue suit and carrying a fiddle might be a distant relative."
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Chicago Experiences Most Violent Month In Nearly 20 Years | [
"More than 400 people were shot in Chicago in August, marking the city's most violent month in nearly 20 years. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Peter Nickeas, breaking news reporter for the <em>Chicago Tribune</em>."
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Jazz Guitarist Paul Brown and 'The City' | [
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Addicted To Sex, But Not Really Having Much Fun | [
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Report: Upside-Down Sensors Toppled Russian Rocket | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Debt Committee's Fail-Safe Might Already Be Undone | [
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The Day Everything Changed: Fauci, Collins Reflect On 1 Year Of The Pandemic | [
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Timeline: America's Air-Traffic Controllers Strike | [
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After Brutal Beheading, Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher | [
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Household Incomes Up; Health Insurance Down | [
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New Charges Filed Against Ex-Minneapolis Officers In George Floyd's Death | [
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'Orange Is The New Black' In Federal Women's Prison | [
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Wildfires Grow In Colorado; C-130 Cargo Planes Called In To Help | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Despite Tests Showing Toxins At Safe Level, Toledo Mayor Keeps Water Ban. -- Gaza Conflict: Israel Begins Redeploying Troops. And here are more early headlines: White House Hosts Africa Summit, Includes Business Leaders. (Reuters) Second American In West Africa With Ebo... | npr | {
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David Byrne, Beirut, Dirty Projectors | [
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Inhalation Anthrax Case | [
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Judge Rules That Black Lives Matter Cannot Be Sued | [
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Reminder: It's Best To Avoid Labeling People Who Have Medical Conditions | [
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Hunter Biden On Addiction And Recovery | [
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N.Y. Passes DNA Requirement For Convicted Criminals | [
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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The Original Version Of | [
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Feds Running Out Of Wildfire Money | [
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Actor JOHN LEGUIZAMO (pronounced "Leh-gwee-zamo") | [
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For Middle East Peace, Israel Is 'Obligated' To Stop Building Settlements | [
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Relief Efforts Ramping Up In Haiti's Capital | [
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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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'The King's Speech Therapist': Why Didn't They Make That Movie Instead? | [
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Letters: Prison Jobs And Firing Euphemisms | [
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Anna Von Hausswolff Finds A Pipe Organ In New York City | [
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Does 'Make Poverty History' Meet a Need? | [
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HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Takes Fans Inside Houston Texans' Training Camp | [
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Millions Forced To Cope With Frigid Weather | [
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Morning Report: Swiss Bank Pays Sanctions Fine; Microsoft Settles with Europe | [
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Plutonium Found Leaking Out Of Japan Nuclear Plant | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Launches Military Operation Against Separatists. -- Toll Rises From Deadly Car Bomb In Nigerian Capital. And here are more early headlines: Economists Predict Improvement In April Jobless Report. (MarketWatch) South Korean Subway Trains Collide, Injuring Scores.... | npr | {
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GM, Chrysler Want More Money From Uncle Sam | [
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Medical Perspective On President Trump's Use Of Hydroxychloroquine | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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What Will Obama Do About Immigration? | [
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"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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Biden's Campaign Shifts To Winning Over Supporters Of His Former Rivals | [
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Bush's Campaign Through Midwest | [
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In Their Own Words: Linda Greenhouse | [
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The Case For Working Longer In Life | [
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Letters: Steroids, Teens and Songs of America | [
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A Former Prisoner of Saddam's, on His Execution | [
"Melissa Block talks with Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al Shahristani about last week's execution of Saddam Hussein and the world-wide publicity generated after his execution was posted on the Internet. Shahristani, a nuclear engineer, was held prisoner under Saddam's regime for 11 years, a time in which he was also... | [
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Arrival of Industry Brings Suffering to Countryside | [
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Cary Fukunaga, Leading 'Jane Eyre' Toward The Dark | [
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How to Make the Best Hollywood Pitch | [
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Ugly Mugly Crowned World's Ugliest Dog | [
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Vaccinating Children Seen As A Key Step Toward COVID-19 Herd Immunity | [
"The U.S. has administered more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, but the vast majority of those jabs are going to adults. Moderna announced Tuesday that it has begun enrolling children from 6 months to less than 12 years old into a trial of its COVID-19 vaccine. Having the young vaccinated would bring ... | [
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Robot Performs with Yo-Yo Ma | [
"Music critics sometimes slam symphony conductors for their overly robotic approach. When the Detroit Symphony performs Tuesday with soloist Yo-Yo Ma, that criticism won't be a criticism. The DSO will be led by Honda's ASIMO robot."
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New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out Oct. 11 | [
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"It's been eight years since Ed Sheeran released his 2011, career-launching EP, No. 5 Collaborations Project. Now his No. 6 Collaborations Project has arrived and it's a features-heavy flex that shows the singer can pretty much work with anyone, from the country rock of Chris Stapleton to Eminem, 50 Cent and Skrill... | npr | {
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Homeless, But Enjoying Hawaii On $3 A Day | [
"A tourist in Hawaii spends an average of $200 a day for a hotel room, meals and entertainment. But there's another class of visitors given room and board, full health care benefits and more for just $3 a day. It's not a luxury vacation package -- just homeless benefits courtesy of Hawaii's taxpayers. At the Sumner... | [
"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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Britain's UFO Unit To Shred Old Files | [
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Saddam's Secret Stash | [
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South Carolina Sneak Peak | [
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"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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David Cameron, Musical Muse? | [
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"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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Military's Focus Shifts To Befriending Marjah | [
"It's been more than two weeks since U.S. Marines and NATO forces went into Marjah, a town in southern Afghanistan that's been dominated by the Taliban. Commanders there say most of the town has been secured. Now comes the hard work of reviving a farming town of around 75,000 people, and convincing the population t... | [
"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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