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Relishing The Science Of The BBQ | [
"From mayonnaise myth-busters to a ketchup jar that never jams, the grill pit is a hot bed of scientific research. Ira and Flora talk with food safety specialist Angela Fraser talks safe picnic protocol; MIT's Kripa Varanasi explains his \"LiquiGlide\" condiment container; and fermentation expert Bob Hutkins of Uni... | [
"Stories: 1) Untangling The Complex Foreclosure Mess 2) Finding The Best Of The Bands On The Beatles' Label"
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Homeowners Debate Whether To Prepay 2018 Property Taxes | [
"The IRS said Wednesday that homeowners shouldn't prepay next year's property taxes — leaving many of them in legal limbo. David Greene talks to David Harrison of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing | [
"As a singer, an actor, and model with more than one ab, some may consider Luke James to be a true triple-threat. In a conversation with NPR's Ask Me Another host Ophira Eisenberg at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reflected on how his New Orleans high school music group... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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A Survey Course on Alito Legal Views | [
"Most people agree that U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito has a conservative legal history. But how conservative is he? Nina Totenberg surveys Alito's legal opinions."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Fresh Clues In Dinosaur Whodunit Point To Asteroid | [
"Some 66 million years ago, about 75 percent of species on Earth disappeared. It wasn't just dinosaurs but most large mammals, fish, birds and plankton. Scientists have known this for a long time just from looking at the fossil record. If you dig deep enough, you find lots of dinosaur bones. And then a few layers u... | [
"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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These Are The 2016 National Book Award Finalists | [
"From a group of 40, the finalists for the National Book Awards have been whittled to just half that number. The National Book Foundation released its shortlists Thursday for its annual prize in four categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young people's literature. Among the novelists, scholars, poets and illu... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Sebelius Invites Insurance CEOs For A Chat About Rates | [
"There's another Washington health summit in the works that we imagine none of the invitees really wants to attend. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has asked the CEOs of some of the country's biggest insurers to stop by next week for a talk about rates. Her invite doesn't exactly promise a fes... | [
"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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Unaccompanied Minors | [
"In this interview, a Latino USA source called K describes their conversations with children who migrated, alone, to the United States. K tells their stories and experiences to host Maria Hinojosa."
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"Global Warming Solutions Act. San Joaquin Episcopal Split. End Music."
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Scandals, Stress Cloud Mayor Newsom's Future | [
"Gavin Newsom has long been touted as a future senator or California governor, but the San Francisco mayor's political future is now far from certain. His latest public crisis, admitting to an affair with a close friend and political associate, has even some of his backers wondering if Newsom has lost his way. Th... | [
"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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Cataloging Earth's Carbon Content | [
"A new project dubbed the \"Deep Carbon Observatory\" aims to describe the carbon under the Earth's surface. Principal investigator Robert Hazen talks about the project and its relevance to energy supplies, the environment and our understanding of how life on Earth originated."
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"Delta Smelt Affect State's Water Supply. End Music."
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Librarian Nancy Pearl's 2009 Under-The-Radar Books | [
"When it comes time to take stock of the year in books, it's inevitable that a few titles will escape notice in the rush to hand out accolades. Here are a few books that flew \"under the radar\" this year that I think will make perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list -- babies, kids, teens, and adults. Oh, ... | [
"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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The White Pages, Where Anybody Could Be Somebody | [
"The residential White Pages may soon be a thing of the past. Regulators have long required phone companies to publish and distribute the directories to their customers each year, but AT&T and Verizon have gotten permission to stop the practice in a growing list of states. Like rotary-dial phones and telephone boot... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Review: Kacy & Clayton, 'Strange Country' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. It must feel somewhat daunting for serious young music-makers to link themselves to folk traditions in 2016. This is especially true if they're separated from th... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Bush Enjoying a Good Month for a Change | [
"One thing journalists are supposed to spot is a trend. Even better is to spot a counter-trend. Best of all is to spot a countertrend that defies conventional wisdom. So let's talk about what's been happening for President Bush. So far in June, he's had a pretty good month. And if that doesn't qualify as a counter-... | [
"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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How Important Is Speaking Chinese For American Business? | [
"Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg tried to appeal to a Chinese audience recently by speaking in Mandarin. Some audience members appreciated the gesture, others did not. Derek Thompson of The Atlantic spoke with Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson about how many business leaders are learning Chinese, and whether it can... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Maryland School Shreds The Old Rules Of Applying To College | [
"No SATs, no grades? Goucher College now allows students to apply by sending in two work samples and a two-minute video. School president Jose Bowen says it makes the process more accessible."
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"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Commentary: Ethnicity and 'The Passion' | [
"Mel Gibson's film <EM>The Passion of The Christ</EM> has been a huge box office hit. But writer Jeff Obafemi Carr thinks Gibson was wise to overlook the ethnic description of people in his biblical film."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Quake Rocks Indonesia: Tsunami Warning Issued | [
"The Indonesian government has issued a tsunami warning after an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the island of Sumatra at 12:37 AM Indonesian time. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was off the island's west coast. There are no reports of injuries. Despite the quake's strength, the Pacifi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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A New Phase In The Impeachment Inquiry, In Front Of House Judiciary | [
"The latest on the impeachment inquiry, with the House Judiciary Committee holding its first hearing as part of the process. Guest Mike DeBonis, Washington Post congressional reporter covering the House of Representatives. (@mikedebonis) From The Reading List Washington Post: “White House gears up for aggress... | [
"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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On His 100th Birthday, Why Sinatra Is The Godfather Of Hip-Hop | [
"On the eve of what would have been Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday, NPR's Sonari Glinton shares a theory he's long held: Sinatra is the godfather of hip-hop. He makes his case to NPR's Kelly McEvers."
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"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Jeff Ellis On Mountain Stage | [
"Huntington, W.Va., native Jeff Ellis released his first solo album (The Enemy) just before his Army Reserve unit was called to the Middle East. He returned from Kuwait and Iraq 18 months later with a supply of four-track recordings and journal entries, which he turned into his second solo album, A Front Seat for t... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Cook Anupy Singla Dishes On Her Diwali Table | [
"Hindus from New Jersey to New Delhi are celebrating Diwali. The holiday has its own traditions, customs, and most importantly, food. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer and cookbook author Anupy Singla about the dishes she's bringing to the table for this year's Diwali celebration."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Pets Help People Manage The Pain Of Serious Mental Illness | [
"Any pet owner will tell you that their animal companions comfort and sustain them when life gets rough. This may be especially true for people with serious mental illness, a study finds. When people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder were asked who or what helped them manage the condition, many said it was pet... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Preview: 'Survivor' Goes To Nicaragua For Its 'Old Versus Young' Season | [
"The 21st season of Survivor -- that's right, they've already done this 20 times -- kicks off tonight on CBS at 8:00. (Yes, tonight. If you're used to seeing it on Thursdays, remember it's been moved to Wednesday to make room for CBS's comedy assault on NBC's Thursday-night block.) We find ourselves in Nicaragua wi... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Obama's Candidacy Angers, Excites Hate Groups | [
"The charges Monday against two neo-Nazi skinheads accused of plotting to kill Barack Obama drew attention to law enforcement's simmering concerns over how white supremacists are reacting to the possibility of a black president. The alleged plan that Daniel Cowart of Bells, Tenn., and Paul Schlesselman, of West He... | [
"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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A Challenge: Madame Vichyssoise Eats Mad Crepes . . . | [
"Remember when a bunch of astronomy guys got together and decided Pluto wasn't a planet but a dwarf planet? Then Pluto people were like, \"Fine, but Pluto's awesome, so if Pluto's a dwarf planet, let's count dwarf planets as planets.\" The astronomy guys were like \"whatever, OK, but if you count Pluto, you got to ... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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France, Germany Try to Smooth Airbus Problems | [
"German Chancellor Angela Merkl and French President Nicholas Sarkozy met to discuss a big problem besetting Franco-German relations: the future of Airbus and its parent company. Both sides agree on a massive restructuring, and want to avoid factory closings and staff cuts."
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"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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Lupe Fiasco's Politics Spark Listener Debate | [
"Rapper Lupe Fiasco's comments on <em>Tell Me More</em> about not pledging allegiance to the U.S. flag raised some eyebrows. Plus, a comment about Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel's \"Ain't No Mountain High Enough\" had one listener up in arms. Guest host Celeste Headley and editor Ammad Omar crack open the listener ma... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Jesus Machine' Tracks James Dobson's Rise 2) The Trucks Debut with Abundant Attitude"
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Dianne Reeves at the 2006 Monterey Jazz Festival | [
"Since 2000, Dianne Reeves has won four Grammy's for Best Jazz Vocal Album, and that's record-setting in itself. Twice, our own Dee Dee Bridgewater was in the running. So it is with the deepest respect and highest anticipation that vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater introduces vocalist Dianne Reeves, at the main arena of... | [
"On New Year's Eve 2011-12, NPR Music, WGBH and WBGO once again presented Toast of the Nation, an all-night broadcast of live jazz from venues across the U.S. The broadcast checked in with live music from Boston to Los Angeles, and celebrated midnight in four U.S. time zones. Many of the live performances were reco... | npr | {
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In 'The Insult,' All Politics Is A Local Neighborhood Squabble | [
"Can something as simple as saying \"I'm sorry\" stop a looming war in the Middle East? That's the premise of a new film called The Insult — it's Lebanon's entry to the Oscars. In it, a neighborhood spat pushes the city of Beirut to the brink of chaos. Filmmaker Ziad Doueiri says he was inspired by a real-life inci... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Is Trade War Brewing Over Chinese Tire Imports? | [
"President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao meet in New York Tuesday in an attempt to prevent a major trade war. Tensions have mounted over stiff import duties the U.S. slapped on Chinese tires more than a week ago. The Chinese fear other countries will follow the U.S. lead."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Who's Carl This Time? | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news. This week: it's hard to look suspicious in Times Square; too much oil in the scampi; and the winner is ... no one!"
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Pope-ularity; Emission Admission; It's Over Now That It's Over."
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Shakespeare, 'Modern Family,' And His Emmys Date | [
"If there’s one thing theatrical producers love, it’s a well-known television or film actor who also happens to have serious stage-acting chops and likes to face the footlights whenever possible. Enter Jesse Tyler Ferguson -- critically acclaimed, loved by audiences, and Emmy-nominated this year for his role as Mit... | [
"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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Baltimore Lawyer Skeptical About Prospect Of Convictions In Freddie Gray Case | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Baltimore attorney Steven Levin who has successfully defended police against misconduct charges ranging up to murder. He talks about the start of the trial against the driver of the police van, in which Freddie Gray suffered lethal injuries. The driver is accused of deliberately givi... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Bush Answers Iraq War Critics in S.C. | [
"President Bush defends the U.S.-led war in Iraq during a visit to Charleston, S.C. Bush says the invasion of Iraq was \"the right thing to do\" based on intelligence available at the time. The United States has not yet found any weapons of mass destruction there. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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A Would-Be Icon's Words of Hard-Won Hope | [
"In their native Ireland, the members of the string-swept rock band The Frames have attracted a rabid following to rival that of their countrymen in U2. Here, they perform at small to midsize clubs, occasionally tour with the likeminded likes of Damien Rice, and sell a modest number of albums as stirring and gorgeo... | [
"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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The Week In Politics: Trump's Remarks Attacking 4 Congresswomen | [
"President Trump's Sunday tweets, his doubling down and then his attempt to distance himself dominated the political news cycle."
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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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Comparing Nixon's Vietnam and Bush's Iraq | [
"NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr discusses the recent release of some 50,000 pages of material from the Nixon White House -- and notes the administration's concern about the Vietnam War bears a remarkable resemblance to the current administration's difficulties with Iraq."
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"Forum assesses President Bush's State of the Union address."
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A Tale of Two Korbels | [
"In today's politically polarized environment, polemicists seek out philosophical theories to explain and justify the behavior of contemporary leaders and thinkers. That's one reason for the recent obsession with dead academics like Leo Strauss, a political philosopher who happened to educate -- among others -- pr... | [
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1 Man Shot And Killed During Gathering Of Trump Supporters In Portland | [
"One man was shot and killed during protests in Portland, Ore., overnight. The shooting happened while a pro-Trump caravan of cars was driving through the city."
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"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 Challenges Of Training Afghan Forces | [
"Training local army and police forces is a key element of the U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan. But many Marines on the ground say Afghan troops are often unreliable or even dangerous. Michele Norris talks to Lt. Gen. James Dubik, who oversaw a similar mission -- the training of Iraqi troops and police."
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Sia Finds No 'Day Too Soon' | [
"Sia's new album is a treat for those who loved her song \"Breathe Me\" when it played on the Six Feet Under finale. She seems to be heading into pop crossover territory with a release on Starbucks' label, titled Some People Have Real Problems. Esquire music columnist Andy Langer calls it \"really inoffensive.\" Ma... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Clinton Explains How Her Economic Plan Differs From Trump's Ideas | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Douglas Holtz-Eakin of the conservative think tank American Action Forum about Hillary Clinton's speech."
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"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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Excerpt: The Crown On Your Head | [
"On the day that we met and I put you to bed, I noticed a crown on the top of your head.It was made up of sparkling, glimmering things.Like moonlight, and fireflies, and dragonfly wings."
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Economist Paul Krugman Plays Not My Job | [
"This segment was originally broadcast on July 28, 2012. Paul Krugman — a professor at Princeton, an op-ed columnist for The New York Times and author of many books — has been called \"the Mick Jagger of political/economic punditry.\" Krugman is known for his direct style, so we don't think he'd do terribly well in... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Rocket Hits U.S. Embassy Compound in Iraq | [
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Study Busts Antarctica's Chill On Global Warming | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Can You See Through From Me To You? | [
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Latino Voters Discuss Their Hopes And Fears Ahead Of Election Day | [
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Cambridge Analytica CEO Suspended One Day After Release Of Hidden Camera Report | [
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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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Betsy DeVos' 'School Choice' Controversy; Historically Black Colleges And More | [
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Talking Tough on Iraq Boosts Bush | [
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A Pilot's Perspective On San Francisco Crash | [
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Expanded Relief Effort for Iran's Quake Victims | [
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From A May Concert By The | [
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Our 2008 Conversation With Grace Kelly | [
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The House Orchestra Of The | [
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Chris Dodd, Barely Out of Connecticut | [
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Why Don't More Countries Have Democracies? | [
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What Automaker Collapse Means For The Nation | [
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Women and Osteoporosis | [
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Week In Politics: Trans-Pacific Partnership, 2016 Presidential Candidates | [
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"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | npr | {
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Bill Clinton On Mission In N. Korea; Iran Questions U.S. Hikers; Rockets Hit Kabul | [
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Imam Who Was Denied Boarding Says Experience Was 'Demeaning' | [
"Last weekend, in two different incidents, four Muslim clerics were either removed from planes or denied boarding. In one incident a Delta pilot ordered Mohamed Zaghloul and Masoud Rahman off a plane at the Memphis airport. In another incident American Airlines denied Imam Al Amin Abdul Latif, 61, boarding and 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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ROBERT RECTOR, policy analyst at the conservative think tank, Heritage Foundation | [
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"Karen Grigbsy Bates discusses the implications of the Bush administration's decision to cut funding for the United Nations Population Fund with Gloria Feldt, the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Stephen Moore, the president of the Club for Growth."
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Comedian and actor GARRY SHANDLING | [
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'Fiddler' Songwriters Discuss Putting Themselves In The 'Soul Of The Characters' | [
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Treatment Of Bradley Manning Was Cruel And Inhuman, Says U.N. Official | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Mammograms In 3-D May Be Better, But Hard Proof Is Missing | [
"A newer form of mammogram may do a better job of finding cancer, a study finds. But the technology is still too untested to know if it's going to be useful for most women or even to know for sure who might benefit. It's called breast tomosynthesis, or 3-D mammography. Since being approved by the Food and Drug Admi... | [
"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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How People With Opioid Addictions Are Treated In Prison | [
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Rifle-Carrying Man Faces Terrorism Charge After Causing Panic At Walmart In Missouri | [
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"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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Every Wildfire In New South Wales, Australia, Is Now Under Control | [
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More Children Are Dying By Suicide Recently, Study Shows | [
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Dave Rawlings Machine On World Cafe | [
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GOP Leaders Frustrate Kerry's Vote on Key Issue | [
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President Trump To Visit Pittsburgh After Deadly Synagogue Shooting | [
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White House Takes Action On Foiled Bomb Plot | [
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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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How Bias Finds Its Way Into Algorithms | [
"Host Jeremy Hobson talks to Ben Brock Johnson (@TheBrockJohnson), who covers tech for Here & Now, about how biases are getting into algorithms, and if there’s anything we can do to correct this dystopian reality. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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Powder Blue Ties Play It Politically Safe | [
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Law Enforcement And Immigration | [
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The Thistle & Shamrock: From Vinyl To MP3 | [
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Muslims In Minnesota Weigh Whether To Expel Or Engage At-Risk Youth | [
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Jon Vickers, Intense Canadian Tenor, Dies At 88 | [
"With the death of Jon Vickers, opera has lost one of its most intense voices. The Canadian tenor, often hailed as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century, died Friday in Ontario. In a note to London's Royal Opera House, Vickers' family said he lost a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was ... | [
"Stories: 1) Beverly Sills: Down-to-Earth, but Every Inch a Diva 2) From the 'Fresh Air' Archive: Beverly Sills 3) A 'Rescue' Story, Retold for the Mainstream 4) Werner Herzog on the Story Behind 'Rescue Dawn'"
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Catholic Hospitals Face Ideological Conflict | [
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Election Security In Georgia | [
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RealtyTrac Reports Foreclosures Are Down | [
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Update: Terror Threat Is 'A Tip,' And Isn't 'Rock-Solid' | [
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FDIC Closes 1 Banks In Texas, 6 In Illinois | [
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Calif. Poll: Meg Whitman Has Huge Lead In GOP Race, Up 3 Over Jerry Brown | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greek Prime Minister Tells EU Leaders He Wants A United Europe. -- For Third Straight Day, Chinese Markets Plunge. And here are more early headlines: Afghan, Taliban Officials Hold Peace Meeting In Pakistan. (Reuters) Darin LaHood Wins Special Illinois GOP Congressional... | npr | {
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Wild Meat And The Bully Burgers | [
"Daniel talks with Lois Ann Yamanaka, the author of the book \"Wild Meat and Bully Burgers.\" Her book is loosely based on her own life as a Japanese-American growing up in Hawaii. She described how difficult it was being poor and of Japanese decent in a society where being white is considered being \"the best.\" S... | [
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Barbershop Reviews RNC, Kilpatrick Drama | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Later This Hour Ted Libbey | [
"Later this hour Ted Libbey will be adding three recordings of American composer Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 2 to the PT Basic Record Library. Here are a couple of bonus tracks from one of Ted's picks: Gerard Schwarz conducts the Seattle Symphony in the Overture and Children's Dance from Hanson's Suite from his op... | [
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Colleges Ramp Up Efforts To Hold On To Students | [
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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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For Simple Care, Retail Clinics Are A Popular Choice | [
"If you've got the sniffles or need a shot, do you go to the doctor or stop in at a clinic in a nearby drugstore? Lots of people are opting for the clinics, which are springing up inside grocery stores, big-box retailers and chain drugstores across the country. There are already 1,388 clinics like these in the U.S.... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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From Kolbasa To Borscht, 'Soviet Cooking' Tells A Personal History | [
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"Stories: 1) Ruth Reichl: Dining In Disguise And Going 'Gourmet' 2) 'Kitchen Science': The Dinner Is In The Details"
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Scandium Middleman Is A Rare Guy Selling A Rare Element | [
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Iran's Economy Struggles As Sanctions Take Hold | [
"Iran's economy is struggling. Dramatically lower oil prices and mismanaged government policy, fueled by the growing bite of international economic sanctions, are causing deep problems for the country. Inflation is pushing 30 percent. Unemployment is growing as the economy stagnates. The state of Iran's economy wil... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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'Amusingly Translated' And 'Otherwise Quirky' Signs | [
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"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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For South Korea-U.S. Summit, The Big Question Is Still North Korea | [
"President Obama and the Pentagon are hosting South Korea's president, Park Geun-hye, this week. At the White House summit Friday, the two leaders are expected to reaffirm one of America's longest-running alliances in Asia. But the tough policy question they have to tackle is what to do about South Korea's unruly n... | [
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