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What We Know So Far About What Happened During Shooting In Thousand Oaks, Calif. | [
"Twelve people, including a sheriff's sergeant, were shot and killed at a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif., Wednesday night. The gunman is also dead."
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"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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Irish Talks, Starr Investigation | [
"-- Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the successful return of Northern Irish Peace Envoy George Mitchell and the ongoing investigation of Kenneth Starr."
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Snow Forecast for Mountain Passes Christmas Weekend | [
"If you're driving across Washington's Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass to visit friends and family this weekend, make note of this warning from the Washington State Department of Transportation: DOT officials say Saturday morning is NOT the best time to drive to grandma's house."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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He Led The Financial Bailout But Says Banks Are Still Too Big To Fail | [
"One of the leading figures in the government's bailout of banks deemed \"too big to fail\" after the 2008 financial crisis says major banks are still at risk. Neel Kashkari, now the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, tells NPR's Steve Inskeep that despite changes to Wall Street made as part of t... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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N. H. Primary Results Continued | [
"<font color=red>(Update) </font> Linda Wertheimer and Robert Siegel continue coverage of the New Hampshire primary, picking up their conversation with E.J. Dionne, Columnist for the <EM>Washington Post</EM> and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, and David Brooks, Senior Editor of the <EM>Wee... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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J.L. Chestnut, Campaigning For Rights In Selma | [
"As the first African-American attorney in Selma, Ala., J.L. Chestnut Jr. campaigned to free jailed Civil Rights activists in the 1960s — an effort he detailed in his autobiography, Black In Selma. Chestnut died of kidney failure on Sept. 30; he was 77. This interview was originally broadcast Aug. 9. 1990. DAVID BI... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Family Takes Epic Bike Ride | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Jazz Musician Bob Dorough | [
"Jazz Musician Bob Dorough. He was the musical director of the 1970s educational TV series, <em>School House Rock</em> and composer of the popular song <em>Three is a magic number</em>. (ORIGNIAL BROADCAST MAY 9, 1996)."
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Meet The Mom: Emily Grace Whebbe | [
"During this pregnancy, I've spent countless hours researching everything my ravenous mind can think of. My partner, Kai, and I are being as environmentally friendly, nontoxic and sustainable in raising this baby as possible. Cloth diapers, breastfeeding, organic bedding, the vaccine debate and a multitude of other... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City | [
"(This post was last updated at 11:45 p.m. ET.) A massive tornado ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, Monday afternoon, killing at least 51 people, according to the state medical examiner's office. The death toll was expected to rise. Helicopter images showed large tracts of Moore, Okla., complete... | [
"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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Pot-Friendly California: Amsterdam In America? | [
"More than a dozen years ago, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana for people with serious illnesses. Many used it to relieve pain or other symptoms — and that's still true. But medical marijuana has now become a thriving business in California that serves a lot more than just sick people... | [
"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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Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn | [
"It's an hour of sisters and brothers on <EM>Performance Today</EM>. We'll start with two exceptionally close siblings, Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. When Fanny was young, she aspired to be a professional composer. But her father and Felix forbade it. Despite their opposition, Fanny succeeded. We'll hear her Ove... | [
"<br />¿ Reich wins Polar Prize\n¿ C<br />leveland looks for Trombonist\n¿ Mood<br /> Music for Sharks?"
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The Turns Ahead On The Campaign Trail | [
"NPR's Political Junkie Ken Rudin, Vin Weber, former Republican congressman and adviser to the Romney campaign, and Anna Greenberg, democratic pollster and senior vice president of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, discuss the convention outcomes and what each campaign must do in the months before the election."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...House Keeper Wanted; Bidin' His Time; Stacked Up On The Runway."
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Queen Elizabeth II Makes Derby Pilgrimage | [
"Typically the talk at the Kentucky Derby is about what horse will win, and whether the winning horse can take the Triple Crown. But this year the biggest gossip is all about Britian's Queen Elizabeth II. An avid horsewoman, she was at Churchill Downs for the race. Race favorite Street Sense roared from next-to-las... | [
"Change to Torch Route Throws Crowd. Torchbearer Elated by Experience."
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Teen Birth Rate Falls To Record Low In CDC Report | [
"The birth rate among teens aged 15-19 in the United States dropped in 2009 to the lowest level recorded in seven decades of tracking teenage childbearing. The news comes in a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that says there were 39.1 births per 1,000 teens in 2009, a six percent drop from the 2008 rate of ... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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First Listen: Kishi Bashi, 'Lighght' | [
"K. Ishibashi opens his second solo album, Lighght, by taking a tone-setting 48-second violin solo. Titled \"Début - Impromptu,\" it skids and squeaks with accelerating abandon until the notes distort and smash together chaotically; by the end, the instrument has become largely indistinguishable from the machines h... | [
"Our list of the best new albums out this week includes Kishi Bashi's moving remembrance of Japanese internment camps during World War II, a sometimes surreal but lucid dream from R&B singer Raveena, stark solo piano pieces from the electronic artist Eluvium, veteran of the U.K. grime scene Skepta and more. Host Ro... | npr | {
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Some Texas Voters Stuck In Line After Polls Close On Super Tuesday | [
"Some voters in Dallas and Houston were waiting in line even after the polls closed in Super Tuesday voting. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Jen Rice (@jen_rice_) of Houston Public Media. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Antonio Gonzalez Commentary: California Recall Stalled | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with commentators Antonio Gonzalez and Connie Rice about the legal and political ramifications of yesterday's federal appeals court ruling postponing California's recall election, originally scheduled for October 7."
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"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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You 2.0: Rebel With A Cause | [
"A few years ago, social scientist Francesca Gino was browsing the shelves at a bookstore when she came across an unusual-looking book in the cooking section: Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef by Massimo Bottura. The recipes in it were playful, quirky — and improbable. Snails were paired with coffee sauce, veal t... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Former Wilco Member Jay Bennett Dies | [
"The 45-year-old played a number of instruments for the alternative rock band before leaving to pursue a solo career. He died in his sleep Sunday."
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"Stories: 1) John Doe: A Punk Rocker Goes A Little Country 2) Ricky Skaggs: A Bluegrass Musician Returns To Roots 3) Charlie Louvin: A Louvin Brother Carries On"
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1970s Nostalgia Thrives in Katmandu | [
"Nepal is a tiny country, tucked between the two most populous countries of the world, China and India. It's a country in a sort of time warp, with music that was popular in the 1970s. This audio postcard comes from Nepal's capital, Katmandu."
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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U.S. Nurses Say Hospitals Not Well Prepared To Deal With Ebola | [
"A nurse in Dallas who helped care for Thomas Eric Duncan, the Liberian who died last week of Ebola, is being treated for the virus herself. She is the first person to contract Ebola in the U.S. She was wearing protective gear, but officials at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital say there was a breach of protocol. ... | [
"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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Slate's Jurisprudence: Do Not Call List | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with <EM>Slate</EM> legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the latest controversy surrounding the federal \"Do Not Call\" list designed to block telemarketing phone calls. Now the list, intended to take effect tomorrow, has itself been blocked by federal courts -- but the FCC might ignore th... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Bush Urges Muslim Leaders to Calm Cartoon Furor | [
"President Bush asks Muslim leaders around the world to help stop the violence that has erupted in several countries over cartoons depicting Muhammad. At the same time, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggests that Syria and Iran are using the cartoons to further inflame tensions."
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"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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Hayden Vows Independence, Honesty as CIA Chief | [
"Senate confirmation hearings for Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden to be the director of the CIA began Thursday with sharp criticism of Hayden's oversight of past surveillance programs. Hayden says he intends to tell the senators what they need to know, not what they want to hear. Madeleine Brand talks to Larry Abrams... | [
"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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WWF Meets Wall Street | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand reports that billionaire Vince McMahon, owner of the World Wrestling Federation, is taking his company public today, with an initial public stock offering. McMahon expects to raise nearly $200 million. He hopes to build a multi-media enterprise, which will include music and television product... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Academy Awards Skirt Abortion Movie | [
"The Romanian film <em>4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days</em> has been one of the best-reviewed foreign films of the year. But it centers on a story of abortion, and <em>Village Voice</em> critic J Hoberman says that might explain why it didn't get an Oscar nomination."
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Art Critic Michael Kimmelman | [
"The show rebroadcasts a discussion on art and life with New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman. Kimmelman is the author of \"Portraits: Talking with Artists at the Met, the Modern, the Louvre and Elsewhere,\" and \"The Accidental Masterpiece: On the Art of Life and Vice Versa.\""
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Prosecutors Take On The Department Of Justice | [
"Attorney General Jeff Sessions plans to go after drug crimes more aggressively. But he’s getting pushback from government attorneys. What happens when prosecutors take a stand against what they see as injustice within the Justice Department? GUESTS Scott Colom, District attorney, Mississippi’s 16th Dis... | [
"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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'Night At The Fiestas' Spins Stories Of Faith And Family | [
"When writer Kirstin Valdez Quade talks about her New Mexican roots, it's not just her own childhood, growing up in the region, that she means — it's a connection much deeper than that. \"My family has been in northern New Mexico for hundreds of years,\" she tells NPR's Arun Rath. \"My family's presence can be trac... | [
"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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Tropical Storm Nate Is Predicted To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Hurricane Sunday | [
"Updated at 2 p.m. ET A tropical cyclone in the northwestern Caribbean Sea has been upgraded to a named storm, Tropical Storm Nate. The system is likely to become a hurricane in the next three days and could hit the northern Gulf Coast on Sunday morning, forecasters say. \"Residents along the Gulf Coast from Louisi... | [
"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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Kids from Polygamous Sect Remain in State Custody | [
"More than 400 children remain in the care of the state after reports of child sexual abuse prompted a raid on a Texas polygamist compound. Authorities maintain that they are protecting the kids, but families argue there was no evidence of abuse. Guests and callers weigh in on what's best for the children. Guests: ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Did Hiring Pick Up As 2012 Ended? We'll Find Out Shortly. Malala Released From Hospital; Taliban's Attack On Teen Sparked Outrage. In War-Torn Northern Syria, Children 'Only Paint In Red'. And here are more early headlines: House To Take Up First Part Of New Superstorm Sa... | npr | {
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In Nicaragua, Explaining A Complicated Peace | [
"Over the past few decades, Nicaragua has managed to remain peaceful while its neighbors, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, have been besieged by violent crime. While Honduras has become the murder capital of the world with a homicide rate of 90.4 per 100,000 people in 2012, Nicaragua's has hovered for the past ... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Marge and Vern's 9000 Foot CA Dream | [
"photo courtesy Marge Biehl Marge Biehl, a concerned NPR listener, called to comment on NPRs coverage of Barbaro's injury and what she felt was the challenging state of horse racing back in February 2007. I walked her through the commentary process and two years later our conversation continues. When I heard that D... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Arthur Miller Discusses Collection of Essays | [
"Playwright Arthur Miller talks about his book <EM>Echoes Down the Corridor,</EM> a collection of his essays ranging from autobiography to commentary. The book spans nearly six decades of writing."
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"Stories: 1) Mailer Remembered as Controversial, Provocative 2) An Interview with Norman Mailer 3) Examining the 'Squandering' of American Promise"
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Anti-Obama 'Great White Hope' Needed By Republican Party? | [
"Some observers of the town-hall antipathy towards President Barack Obama have argued that there's an undercurrent of racism in some of the criticism, that there's still a lot of anger among a fair number of whites that the nation is being led by its first African-American president. There no doubt is truth to that... | [
"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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WHO Lifts SARS Travel Advisory to Toronto | [
"The World Health Organization lifts its warning against travel to Toronto, citing improved measures to stop the spread of SARS. But travel advisories remain in effect for Hong Kong and several provinces in China, where more than 150 people have died after contracting the disease. Hear NPR's Joanne Silberner and La... | [
"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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After Sept. 11: The Not-So-Brave New World | [
"Midmorning on a recent Tuesday in Washington and life is a-bustling at Union Station, the railroad terminal just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol. People come and go, sidestepping the Jersey barriers at the entrance, making for the platform gates, some talking on cellphones, others to each other, still others mo... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Behind the Sanctions Against Iran | [
"The U.S. has announced new sanctions against Iran, which some see as a way to avoid war and others as a precursor to it. David Cortright, author of <em>Sanctions and the Search for Security</em> and <em>Sanctions Decade</em>, explores the implications."
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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'Military Children': Their Struggles, Sacrifices And Strengths | [
"We've all seen the photo: A soldier in fatigues stoops down to hug his child one last time before heading off to a war zone. We may have an idea of what comes next for the soldier, but rarely do we discuss what's next for the child. Member station WAMU in Washington, D.C., brings us the culmination of nearly a yea... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Afghans Debate Governing System | [
"Delegates at Afghanistan's Loya Jirga, or grand assembly, debate a constitution for their country as they meet in Kabul. The delegates are determining whether the nation will have a presidential or parliamentary system, the status of women, and the role of Islam in society. NPR's Jacki Lyden speaks with U.N. obser... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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U.S. Testing, Briefing on Russia Bounties, Hong Kong Security Law | [
"Coronavirus testing in the U.S. is up, but not up enough. Meanwhile, some Democrats head to the White House to learn more about what the president knew about a Russian bounty program. Elsewhere, China has passed a new law aimed at cracking down on dissent in Hong Kong."
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Yes, We Do Have Bananas, For Now | [
"America's most widely eaten banana type, the Cavendish, is threatened by a fungus that could wipe out U.S. banana supplies if it spreads to Latin America. Banana expert Dan Koeppel discusses the problem of banana monoculture, and why he says we should demand banana variety."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Health Insurance Ads Range From Weighty To Whimsical | [
"The federal health care law is taking on unique personalities in states that have opted to run their own health insurance marketplaces. Some states are cracking wise in ads about the exchanges, where people will be able to shop for insurance starting in October. Others are rolling out catchy jingles. Some are all ... | [
"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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McCain Vows To Reach Across Party Lines | [
"It was John McCain's night to shine Thursday at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn. In accepting the party's presidential nomination, McCain promised to work against constant partisan rancor and reach across party lines. McCain and his running mate, Sarah Palin, aren't wasting any time and began ... | [
"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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North Korea Holds Military Parade, Shows Off Weapons Ahead Of Olympic Opening | [
"On the eve of the opening ceremony for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea, North Korea staged a giant military parade in its capital. Its showing of military force might justify its playing nice in the South, where a joint North-South orchestra performed together in one of the cities hosting the games.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- United CEO Called Before Congress To Explain Eviction And Injury Of Passenger. -- Portland Police Arrest 25, Saying A May Day Rally Devolved Into 'Riot'. -- Why White Evangelicals Are 'Splintering' Politically. And here are more early headlines: Trump, Putin To Hold Pho... | npr | {
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The Day Main Street Bank Failed | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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An Update On Our Updates | [
"Just a quick note to say that our systems overhaul has presented some technical issues, and I've basically cut Linda loose for the day. As they used to say in the TV business, please stand by. With any luck, we'll resume our regularly scheduled blogging tomorrow."
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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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How Engaged Are Young Voters In The 2016 Presidential Election? | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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A Conversation with Sheila E. | [
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Charles Manson Grandson Wins Legal Battle Over Cult Leader's Body | [
"At least three people claimed that they had a legal right to dispose of the body of cult leader Charles Manson. Now, a court has ruled in favor of Manson's purported grandson Jason Freeman. Manson died in November while serving a life sentence for directing a notorious killing spree in Los Angeles in 1969. Since t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Late John Lewis' Final Trip Across The Edmund Pettus Bridge | [
"The body of Congressman John Lewis crossed the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Ala., on Sunday. It was a poignant moment at a hallowed place as the country honors the life of the civil rights icon."
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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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Hepatitis C Cases In Rural Wisconsin Underscore Drug Link | [
"Yes, hepatitis C is big among baby boomers. And the feds are moving toward a recommendation that all of them get tested at least once for the infection. But new hepatitis C cases are cropping up in young people, too, and some of them live in out-of-the-way places that haven't been hotbeds for the illness. The Wisc... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Analysis of Pentagon Briefing & News Update on War in Afghanistan | [
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"Breaking News of the Attack on the World Trade Center."
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Israelis, Palestinians React To Obama Speech | [
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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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Former KKK Leader David Duke Blames Debate Protests On Black Lives Matter 'Radicals' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Baltimore Removes Confederate Statues One Day After Voting On Issue. -- Mourners To Honor Charlottesville Victim, States Debate Confederate Statues. -- Hundreds Dead After Sierra Leone Mudslide. And here are more early headlines: University Of Florida Denies White Nat... | npr | {
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How The United States Arrived At Pro-Trump Extremists Breaching The Capitol Building | [
"An insurrectionist mob supporting President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as a part of a riot against the results of the election. Four people died on the Capitol grounds. Pipe bombs and a cooler of Molotov cocktails were found in the area. Slate’s Aymann Ismail was with some of the insurrecti... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Republican Leader McConnell Is Mum On GOP's Plans For 2011 | [
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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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Collaboration Beats Smarts In Group Problem Solving | [
"Everywhere you look, from business to science to government, teams of people are set to work solving problems. You might think the trick to getting the smartest team would be to get the smartest people together, but a new study says that might not always be right. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found th... | [
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Initiatives Crowd Ballots | [
"This fall, many Americans aren't just voting for candidates, they're voting on issues. From stem cells to the Electoral College, referenda are crowding the ballot, and competing for voters' attentions. Guests: John Matsusaka, professor of business and law at the University of Southern California. President of I... | [
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In Gay Marriage's New Landscape, Glee, Confusion And Resistance | [
"Same-sex couples are marrying in at least six more states today, after the Supreme Court left in place lower courts' rulings against bans on gay marriage. But couples have been turned away in Kansas, one of several states that share federal jurisdiction with states where bans were lifted. Legal experts say that fe... | [
"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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Republic Columnist Becomes Rogue Columnist | [
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Hague War Crimes Tribunal | [
"Geraldine Coughlan reports from the Hague that the UN Tribunal on war crimes in ex-Yugoslavia today sentenced General Tihomir Blaskic to 45 years in prison for orchestrating ethnic cleansing against Muslims in Bosnia. Blaskic, a Croat, is the most senior commander tried by the court, and the sentence he received i... | [
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Remember: The Ball Is Your Friend | [
"Although I've written several books of poetry and two memoirs, within my family I'm mostly known for one line. Many years ago, when my son was about 9, we had a Bill Cosby moment on the playground. I had been teaching him how to shoot a basketball. Frustrated with his inability to make a shot, he kicked the ball ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Going Home, With or Without Permission | [
"Alex Chadwick speaks with Katie Lasky, one of many New Orleans residents who plan on returning to their homes in the coming days -- with or without official permission."
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Downer Cow Ban Faced Industry Roadblocks | [
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently banned the use of downer cows -- sick or injured animals -- in the food supply, following the first U.S. case of mad cow disease. Support for the ban began building in Congress more than 17 years ago. But lobbying from the meat industry helped keep the ban from becoming ... | [
"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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The Apple-FBI Debate Over Encryption | [
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'Empathy Exams' Is A Virtuosic Manifesto Of Human Pain | [
"A boyfriend once called Leslie Jamison \"a wound dweller.\" This is one of many personal morsels she shares in her virtuosic book of essays, The Empathy Exams, in which she intrepidly probes sore spots to explore how our reactions to both our own pain and that of others define us as human beings. Jamison notes wit... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Can Electric Shocks To The Brain Improve Math Skills? | [
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Wendy Kaufman Reports From Seattle On A Shopping Mall | [
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Who Decides to Declassify Government Documents? | [
"Who decides what should be kept 'top secret'? And does classifying information protect national security -- or politicians? Guests: Steven Aftergood, director of the Project on Government Secrecy for the Federation of American Scientists Richard Kerr, deputy director of the CIA, 1989 to 1992 MICHELE MARTIN, hos... | [
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Supreme Court to Hear 'O.J. Revenge' Case | [
"The Supreme Court was set to review claims of race-based jury selection Tuesday in a Louisiana murder case. A lawsuit filed by Death Row inmate Allen Snyder alleges that the prosecutor struck all blacks from the jury in order to encourage white members to do some score-settling in the days following the O.J. Simps... | [
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From A Concert Recorded | [
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How To Avoid Bankruptcy (If You're A City) | [
"The city of Stockton, Calif., filed for federal bankruptcy protection Thursday, becoming the largest city in U.S. history to do so. Some worry it's part of a wave. Six other municipalities have filed for bankruptcy protection this year. That's roughly on track with last year's pace, which saw 13 bankruptcies — the... | [
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LADAMA On Mountain Stage | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Sept. 11 Took Boy's Grandfather, Friend | [
"For Frankie DeVito, his grandfather was a favorite playmate and companion. But Bill Steckman, who worked in the World Trade Center, didn't come home after Sept. 11, 2001. Frankie, now 10, talks with his mother about that day — and how his grandfather remains with him. \"He always used to be in the garage fixing up... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Michael Oren - Power, Faith and Fantasy: History of the US in the Middle East | [
"Michael Oren's Power, Faith, and Fantasy explores the history of America's political, military, and intellectual involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush. \n\nFor well over two centuries, American statesmen, merchants, and missionaries, both men and women, have had a profound impact ... | [
"On today's show we look into the Christian Zionist movement, made up of evangelical Christians who see the rebirth of Israel as a prelude to the second coming of Christ. Journalist Gershom Gorenberg is former associate editor and columnist for The Jerusalem Report. He is the author of the book, The End of Days: F... | npr | {
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Iowa Caucuses End In Chaos, No Results | [
"Radio Iowa news director O. Kay Henderson (@okayhenderson) joins Here & Now’s Robin Young to get the latest on what happened Monday night in the Iowa caucuses. Technical problems led to no results being declared in the Democratic caucuses. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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Straightening Sisay's Spine: A Twist Of Fate Saves A Boy's Life | [
"One dewy morning back in May 2013, a dozen children gathered in an elementary school courtyard to play soccer in Addis Ababa. Seven-year-old Sisay Gudeta stood alone on the balcony above them. Sisay poked his head through the arms of a rusty, blue guard rail, staring down at his classmates as they kicked an empty ... | [
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John Paul's Complex Legacy: A Priest Reflects | [
"I was a 26-year-old seminarian when Pope John Paul II made his first pastoral visit to the United States. It was October 1979, and I was an usher at the National Shrine in Washington. Before John Paul spoke, Sister Theresa Kane, president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, made a straightforward pl... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Kerry Courts Support from Business Leaders | [
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Commentary: Backing the Smarty Jones Dream | [
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Long After Starting, A Jazz Pianist Was Only Just Beginning | [
"A little more than a year ago, pianist and composer Shimrit Shoshan was still excited about the release of her first album. It was an auspicious debut, a set of seven original pieces and one Thelonious Monk tune recorded with some of modern jazz's most sought-after musicians. And it was her first personal document... | [
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Bush Comments on Blackouts | [
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Fred Willard, Scene Stealer Extraordinaire, Dies At 86 | [
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The 'Nanette' Phenomenon | [
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Kentucky Woman Says She's Concerned About Meeting Medicaid Work Requirement | [
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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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Sarah Palin's 'Refudiate' Is The Word Of The Year | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Highlights From Continuing Coverage Of The Census Fight | [
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Doctor Treats Homebound Patients, Often Unseen Even By Neighbors | [
"Dr. Roberta Miller hits the road at 8 a.m. to see her patients. Many are too old or sick to go to the doctor. So the doctor comes to them. She's put 250,000 miles on her Honda minivan going to their homes in upstate New York. Home visits make a different kind of care possible. \"You can evaluate the person as a wh... | [
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Transcript: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's Convention Speech | [
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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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New Government Figures Reveal Uptick In Driving Fatalities | [
"Figures released by the National Safety Council show 2016 is on track to become the deadliest year on the nation's roadways since 2007. More than 19,000 people died in traffic accidents in six months."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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In Presidential Race, Public Opinion Hasn't Budged | [
"The presidential contest remains a dead heat in most polls, and right now it looks likely to remain so into the fall. For now, both campaigns seem to be playing to their bases, with the roles of business and government in dispute."
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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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'Thank God We're OK.' Migrants Tell Of Conditions In A Texas Holding Facility | [
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"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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Lutheran Task Force Urges Tolerance of Gays | [
"The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America releases a task force report on gay clergy and same-sex blessings. The panel let stand a rule requiring gay clergy to remain celibate, but did not require it to be enforced. Jason DeRose of Chicago Public Radio reports."
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Donor Nations Discuss Funding Iraq Reconstruction | [
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Bomb Attack On Shiite Mosque In Pakistan Leaves At Least 55 Dead | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Dallas Police Officers Killed By Snipers: What We Know Friday. -- U.S. Economy Adds 287,000 Jobs In June, Exceeding Expectations. -- 'We're Hurting', Dallas Police Chief David Brown Says. And here are more early headlines: Despite Brexit, Obama Expects UK To Partner Clo... | npr | {
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Can Castro Resist Halloween? | [
"San Francisco's mayor called off the city's biggest Halloween street party this year, saying the city was fed up with riots and violence. But can you really cancel the holiday? Scott Shafer with member station KQED hit the streets Wednesday night to find out. ALEX CHADWICK, host: Yesterday, we reported how San F... | [
"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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From Funnyman Judd Apatow, A Few Solid Laughs | [
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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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Roller Coasters Can Pose Dangers for Some Riders | [
"The thrill of roller coasters lies in the heart-pounding terror, but all that pounding might not be so good for you. A medical study done in Germany examined the heart rates of healthy people as they rode a roller coaster. They rocketed to 200 beats per minute, a potential danger for those with a heart condition. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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