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Crowdfunding Faces Government Opposition In Washington State | [
"Crowdfunding has become a popular way to finance start-up projects. But there’s also financial risk when you kick-in money to get a music or art project off the ground: sometimes, the sponsor doesn’t deliver. Now, the attorney general in Washington has filed what’s believed to be the first govern... | [
"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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Country-Punk Langhorne Slim Rocks the 'BPP' | [
"Langhorne Slim's thoughtful lyrics and energetic live shows have earned him a reputation as a folk singer-songwriter with a punk-rock sensibility. After success on an indie label, this week he releases his first major label album, Langhorne Slim. Born Sean Scolnick, the singer is off to a good start. In addition ... | [
"Stories: 1) Mellencamp Muses About Mortality, 'Love' 2) Different Year, Same 'Marienbad'"
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EPA Decision on Perchlorate Criticized | [
"The Environmental Protect Agency announces it will not set a national drinking water standard for so-called perchlorate pollution. Environmental activists and public health scientists criticize the decision, saying perchlorate -- a key ingredient in rocket fuel that has been found in water supplies -- has been lin... | [
"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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New Hampshire Primary Lookahead | [
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Criminal Deportations: Effects On U.S., Latin America | [
"Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently announced that it deported nearly 400,000 people in fiscal year 2011, and that more than half had criminal convictions. Michel Martin learns more from <em>Associated Press</em> Writer Laura Wides-Munoz, and Alex Sanchez, who illegally came to the U.S. as a child and was... | [
"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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Pianist Stewart Goodyear | [
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"From a Spivey Hall appearance from the 1995-96 season, Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel (tair-VEL) and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform \"Staendchen\" by Franz Schubert. (Horton Systems Company/ACA Digital)"
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First Listen: St. Vincent, 'Strange Mercy' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Annie Clark's popularity has grown considerably in the past few years — from a costumed member of Polyphonic Spree and winged member of Sufjan Stevens' band to an exceptional artist in her own right as St. Vincent — but so too have her musical gifts. For all that's be... | [
"It's another busy release week, with intimate home recordings from Prince, ragged rock from Metric, the angelic harmonies of Mountain Man and Richard Swift's final recordings among our shortlist for the must-hear albums out on Sep. 21. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers, Lars Got... | npr | {
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Paula Cole: On the Rise Again | [
"The '90s saw Paula Cole rise from a supporting player on Peter Gabriel's 1992-93 world tour to a chart-topping pop sensation in her own right. But after an eight-year hiatus from recording to raise her daughter, Cole finds herself on the rise again, thanks to a new album (Courage) and a national tour. Cole's first... | [
"Stories: 1) Johnny Cash: A Ghost Rider, Still Stirring Souls 2) 'American' Remembered: Rick Rubin On Johnny Cash 3) Behind Bars, Lessons In Life, Death And Freedom"
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Trump's Election Leaves Scientists In A Climate Of Uncertainty | [
"Thousands of Earth scientists are in San Francisco this week to talk about climate change, volcanoes and earthquakes. And another tectonic topic: President-elect Donald Trump. As president, Trump will oversee a huge government scientific enterprise. Agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration... | [
"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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GOP Tax Law Sparks Confusion And Outcry In Blue States As N.Y. Threatens Lawsuit | [
"The week after Christmas is usually a short and slow one for town officials in New Paltz, N.Y. — but not this time. \"When we opened town hall Wednesday we had almost 100 voicemails from people inquiring about how they could prepay their taxes,\" says Daniel Torres, the town's deputy supervisor. And the phones kep... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: The National, 'Sunshine On My Back' | [
"When I was a kid, I loved Paul McCartney to distraction. He was my first crush, my doe-eyed androgynous masculine ideal — goofy in Beatles movies, unabashedly feelingful in their songs, sexy in that innocent, what-is-sex-anyhow fashion that a twelve-year-old craves. But I hated the song \"Good Day Sunshine.\" I wa... | [
"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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WH Guidelines For Reopening Remain Vague So States Like Georgia Return To Work | [
"The White House has released guidelines for when and how states can begin reopening their economies, but the metrics are loose. Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp is allowing businesses to go back to work. How is that playing out?<br/><br/>This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, national political corres... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Southern California Wildfire Kills Four Firefighters | [
"More than 1,000 firefighters continue to battle a wildfire near Palm Springs, Calif., that was deliberately set. The blaze has claimed four firefighters' lives and left a fifth on life-support."
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Both Pointless And Playful, 'The Idiot' Is Like A Long Dream | [
"Elif Batuman is on record as disliking \"crisp\" fiction, fiction that streamlines, that asks to be compared to apples, or whips. \"Write long novels, pointless novels,\" she urges in an essay for n+1. And she has. The Idiot is a long wander, a vague rummage, \"as simultaneously absorbing and off-putting as someon... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Farewell To Yankee Stadium | [
"The final days of the baseball season have arrived. ESPN's Howard Bryant looks ahead to the playoffs and the world series, and talks with Scott Simon about the last game at Yankee Stadium, scheduled for Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles."
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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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Viking's Choice: Nocturnal Habits, 'Good Grief' | [
"Justin Trosper's creative arc is as jagged as it is long. Through the '90s, his band Unwound brought an extraordinary catalog of noisy, desperate music to life. When Trosper returned with Survival Knife in 2014, it was a thoughtful and loud exercise in \"regular\" rock 'n' roll that was anything but. His music is ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Is Government Ready for Hurricane Season? | [
"Last year, Hurricane Katrina broke levees, crippled communications, stalled transportation and almost drowned a major city. Next week, the new Atlantic hurricane season begins. Are city, county, parish, state and federal authorities ready? Guests: Jim Amoss, Editor of the New Orleans Times-Picayune Kate Magand... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Can the American Prison System Be Fixed? | [
"Some 2.2 million Americans are behind bars, at a cost of $60 billion a year. A recent report harshly criticizes the state of America's prison system. The report says prisoners are locked up and forgotten, creating hardened criminals and a cycle of crime. Guests: Alex Busansky, executive director of the Commissio... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Radio Replay: What's In It For Me? | [
"Have you ever been at a party or office get-together, and met someone who has the same name? Or maybe the same birthday? Or maybe you've gone to vacation in a far-flung locale and met someone from your hometown. Many of us are drawn to coincidences like this. They make us wonder, how in the world did this happen? ... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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'Dawn Of A New Unified Republican Government' Coming In 2017 | [
"Just before House Republicans re-elected Paul Ryan as their speaker, the Wisconsin Republican made a bold proclamation. \"Welcome to the dawn of a new unified Republican government,\" Ryan told reporters one week after Election Day. \"This will be a government focused on turning President-elect Trump's victory int... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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BP Starts Testing New Cap Over Gulf Oil Leak | [
"BP has started testing a cap designed to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in almost three months. Kent Wells, a senior vice president in the company, said at a Wednesday news briefing that the valve on the top portion of the cap was shut, meaning the oil had stopped pouring out from ... | [
"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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Stephan Said Sings The American Dream | [
"Iraqi-American musician Stephan Said once went by the name Stephan Smith — his mother's maiden name. He adopted it after record-label executives told him his name would stand in the way of record sales. \"I was told at major labels more than once ... 'Look, you know, we want to sign you, but of course you can't ha... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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The Deficit: The Talk Is Big, But The Number Is Shrinking | [
"The deficit is the nation's annual budget shortfall, the difference between what the government spends in one year and what it takes in. In 2009, '10, '11 and '12, it was huge. \"You look at the president's budget,\" said House Speaker John Boehner in 2012, \"and we've got trillion-dollar deficits for as far as th... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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The Men In The Middle: Jim Lehrer, Big Bird Caught In Debate Crossfire | [
"Two men — well one man and one big, yellow bird — were caught in the crossfire of last night's debate: the moderator Jim Lehrer and the Sesame Street character Big Bird. It's safe to say that after last night the two of them are having very different mornings. While the veteran news anchor swallowed scathing revie... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Us Response To Rebel Takeover | [
"N-P-R's Ted Clark reports on how the U-S is responding to the rebel takeover in Kinshasa (kin-SHAH-suh). State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns says there is no need for formal recognition of the changes: that the U-S `has relations with states, not governments.' The U-S ambassador in Kinshasa has spoken repeat... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Concerns Over World Cup's Impact on German Sex Trade | [
"Prostitution is legal in Germany, and this summer's World Cup will bring business to the brothels in Berlin. Critics of the sex industry worry that not all brothels operate within legal limits, and that some women are forced into prostitution against their wills."
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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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Review: Kip Moore, 'Slowheart' | [
"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. A cursory survey of the country charts virtually any time this decade could have yielded the perception that the format favors uniformly party-he... | [
"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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How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive? | [
"While others are thinking about the holidays, in Florida November is the beginning of citrus season. Grower Jeff Schorner sells citrus fruit gift boxes by mail order and at his store, Al's Family Farm in Fort Pierce. \"We began our harvest about three weeks ago,\" he says. \"And we'll harvest all the way about unt... | [
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Bush Policies Make for Tough Election for GOP | [
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"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Candidates And Voters | [
"Danny talks to NPR Political Correspondent Elizabeth Arnold about how Congress'' focus this term on the President is playing out on the campaign trail, and among voters. Some candidates are taking \"integrity\" pledges, while some voters are expressing their disinterest in the whole issue. Elizabeth tells us what ... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Daniel Bachman: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"For an early-twentysomething, Daniel Bachman has roots buried deep. His approach to the American Primitive style of acoustic guitar — a sonically vivid fingerpicking technique developed by John Fahey and expanded by the likes of Robbie Basho and, later, Jack Rose and Glenn Jones — is conversational and uplifting, ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Shooting Vietnam: Remembering Horst Faas | [
"Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Horst Faas, who captured iconic moments during the Vietnam War, has died. In 1997, he talked to Terry Gross about covering the conflict. \"Being in Vietnam and being around a major story of the time was always a great shot of adrenaline,\" he said."
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"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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Sunday Puzzle: The Q-U Quiz | [
"On-air challenge: I'm going to give you some words. Add the letters Q-U and rearrange the result to get a new word. The Q-U can appear anywhere in the answer. Example: ITALY + QU --> QUALITY 1. CRONE + QU 2. TREAT + QU 3. BEETS + QU 4. A ROBE + QU 5. BIBLE + QU 6. REBUS + QU 7. RECTO + QU 8. INNIE + QU 9. ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...Carnage Talk; Lollapasnooza; Cabinet of Blunders"
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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Takes Hit | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Bill Would Repeal Subsidies for Big Oil Companies | [
"This week, Democrats in the House of Representatives continue their \"100 hour\" agenda. One item on that list is subsidies to oil companies. Democrats want to repeal big-oil subsidies and plow the money into tax incentives for renewable energy. Last year, Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) sponsored a similar bill that... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Your Letters: Sunday Puzzle; ‘Star Wars' Sounds | [
"Host Liane Hansen reads listeners' letters about a particularly puzzling puzzle and the source of R2D2's voice for the \"Star Wars\" film series."
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Oregon, Texas Lay Down Markers On Abortion Coverage | [
"Federal health insurance rules are a moving target, and it's unclear whether Republicans will take another run at replacing the Affordable Care Act. In the meantime, some states are staking out strong positions on coverage of abortion, regardless of how the federal landscape changes. Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abb... | [
"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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Las Vegas: The Suicide Capital Of America | [
"In Las Vegas, the odds of dying by suicide are strikingly high — twice as high as in the rest of the country. And the neon city is a risk for residents and visitors alike, according to a study in the current issue of the journal Social Science and Medicine. Matt Wray lives in Philadelphia and works as a sociologis... | [
"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Perfecting the Art of Frugal Living in NYC | [
"New York City has always been a mecca for creative people, but with the average cost to buy an apartment $1 million, artists could well be an endangered species. A recent study of 213 visual artists aged 62 and older found that the average income of these artists was $30,000 a year. Most of the artists who parti... | [
"Guest: Kimberly Lord Stewart, Award Winning Food Journalist, Editor in Chief of Dining Out Magazine, and a Contributor to Natural Home magazine"
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Lawmakers Spar over Dallas-Area Airport Rules | [
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"UC Regents Discuss Executive Pay. Ballot Measure to Crack Down on Sex Offenders. End Music."
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Cohen's Account Of Russia Talks Raises Questions About Trump Jr. 2017 Testimony | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Israel Dismantles Controversial Metal Detectors At Jerusalem Holy Site. -- Does It Matter If Trump Jr. , Manafort Are Under Oath When They Talk To Congress? -- House Expected To Pass Russia Sanctions Bill. And here are more early headlines: McCain To Return For Senate H... | npr | {
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Covering the Elian Story | [
"NPR's Guy Raz reports on the way news organizations have covered the Elian Gonzales story. Considerable criticism has been directed at some television networks for they way they've handled the story."
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Presidential Veto Stands | [
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Michael Eric Dyson Commentary: 10 Years After Apartheid | [
"Commentator Michael Eric Dyson shares his thoughts on South Africa's 10th year as a democracy."
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'Frankenfish': It's What's For Dinner | [
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Times Square Suspect's World 'Flipped Upside Down' Last Summer | [
"Sometime last summer, NPR's Robert Smith reports, Faisal Shahzad's life took a dramatic turn. He went from \"newly minted U.S. citizen\" with a seemingly perfect American-style life, to a man with a foreclosed home who took his family to Pakistan and abandoned them there. Just why his life came apart isn't clear j... | [
"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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Critics Accuse Trump Of Using Race To Divide Americans | [
"Soon after being discharged from the hospital for treatment for COVID-19, President Trump tweeted the slur \"Chinese virus\" to refer to the coronavirus, something he's often repeated during the pandemic. It's the latest example of Trump's alarming language that critics charge is xenophobic, discriminatory and eve... | [
"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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FBI Fires Peter Strzok, Political Lightning Rod Who Criticized Trump | [
"Updated at 7:24 p.m. ET The FBI has fired an embattled special agent who was removed from the Russia inquiry after internal investigators discovered he had criticized then-candidate Donald Trump in text messages with another bureau official. Peter Strzok had remained on the FBI payroll until his employment finally... | [
"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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Movie Review: 'Man on Fire' | [
"Film critic David Edelstein considers the new film <EM>Man on Fire,</EM> starring Denzel Washington, and revenge films in general."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Flight Attendent Union | [
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Baseball's Royals Keep Running Afoul Of Unwritten Rules | [
"The Kansas City Royals were the underdogs in last season's World Series. This year, the team's season has been marred by brawls, suspensions and batters hit intentionally."
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The Unthinkable: A Democratic Challenge To Obama | [
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Grupo Fantasma Grabs A Grammy | [
"English / Spanish Hours before Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber worked the stage at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards last night, Austin's Latin funksters Grupo Fantasma won the Grammy for Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album for their album El Existencial. The competition was pretty tough this year in that catch-al... | [
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DACA Recipients React Nationwide To Supreme Court Decision | [
"The Supreme Court last week decided to uphold the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration policy - or, DACA. We get reaction from DACA recipients across the United States."
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The Week In Sports: #LochteGate; Usain Bolt Does It Again | [
"The Rio Olympics come to a close on Sunday. The Games were peppered with highs like Usain Bolt's performances and lows like Ryan Lochte's international incident."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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Burma by Baby Carriage | [
"Resolved: The best travelogue you'll read this year is a funnybook. About a not particularly funny place. Writer-artist Guy Delisle has previously documented his stays in Shenzhen, China, and Pyongyang, North Korea, in two well-received graphic novels. Both books are marked by Delisle's deceptively simple, cartoon... | [
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A Trip To A No-Holds-Barred Alaska Whaling Festival | [
"Eleven Alaska Native communities are allowed to hunt a limited number of bowhead whales each year. Every summer, the successful whaling crews host a feast in communities across Alaska’s Arctic. Elizabeth Harball (@ElizHarball) of Alaska Public Media visits one of this year’s festivals in a village of a... | [
"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Scorpion Venom Meets Its Match | [
"Spiders and snakes don't bother me much. But scorpions? Get them away! If you haven't spent time in the Southwest, you might be surprised to learn how common the creatures are there. And Arizona bark scorpions, in particular, can really do some damage, especially to kids. When these scorpions sting, they inject a ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The xx: Tiny Desk Concert | [
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Arafat, Abbas Form New Palestinian Cabinet | [
"New Palestinian Cabinet Formed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and incoming Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas resolve a standoff over the composition of a new Palestinian Cabinet after last-minute mediation efforts by a top Egyptian envoy. The development may clear the way for the launch of a U.S.-backed \"roadmap to ... | [
"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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Philosophically Rich 'Isle Of Dogs' Is A Howl Of Joy | [
"Wes Anderson's new animated feature centers on canines living on a garbage dump off the coast of Japan. David Edelstein says the film will make you laugh — even as you gasp at its visual brilliance."
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Study: Heart CT Scans May Pose Risk | [
"A new study in this week's <em>Journal of the American Medical Association</em> shows doses of radiation given in some types of CT scans for heart disease are potentially harmful. The scans are frequently used to look for heart disease in people who don't have symptoms, and the researchers say the high radiation d... | [
"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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Americans: A 'Bunch Of Amateurs,' And Proud Of It | [
"Jack Hitt says if you drill down into the American spirit to find out what makes Americans so American, you'll find it's the fact that we're all amateurs at heart. In his new book, Bunch of Amateurs: A Search for the American Character, he pinpoints the first American to use the amateur label to his advantage: Ben... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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'Frank' Did It His Way, And The Story Never Gets Old | [
"It's not that I'm reading still another book about Frank Sinatra; there's nothing embarrassing about that; it's that I know everything it's going to tell me before I read a word. There's the self-willed rise to stardom, the screaming bobby-soxers, the apprenticeship with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, the marriage ... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Today's Quiz: Halloween Hubbub | [
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Brian Eno: Mayor Of Moogfest | [
"Moogfest might be named for Robert Moog, but at the festival this year, a second pillar of the scene has been anointed, one with a similarly identifiable (and economical) surname: Eno. Yes, we've already talked about Brian Eno on this blog, but it makes sense that he would be a favorite at this festival. Like Moog... | [
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Pundits Describe Political Landscape | [
"NPR's Michele Norris talks with E.J. Dionne, columnist with <EM>The Washington Post</EM>, and David Brooks, columnist with <EM>The New York Times</EM> about what's happening in politics. Among the topics: the infighting among Democratic presidential contenders."
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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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Americans Don't Fall For Spin During A Crisis | [
"One botched crisis can make a huge difference in the public's view of a president. This week, President Obama is juggling two acute crises, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and a terrorism plot in New York's Times Square. Whether the country approves of his actions could color the rest of his term. The Bush pre... | [
"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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Twitter Shares Tumble After Poor Economic Reports | [
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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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Carol Moseley Braun Calls Rival Ex-Crack Head | [
"As someone who covered Carol Moseley Braun's historic race for the U.S. Senate way back in 1992, I can say from experience that she's rarely boring. And so it was on Sunday when the former senator called a rival for the Democratic nomination for Chicago mayor a former crack addict during a candidates' forum. Appar... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: A Touching Candidac, What Is Winning? and Captain Catheter."
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48 States Investigating Whether Google's Dominance Hurts Competition | [
"Updated at 3:08 p.m. ET State attorneys general of 48 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia announced a major probe Monday into Google's dominance in search and advertising for practices that harm competition as well as consumers. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the bipartisan pack. \"The... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Shanghai Disneyland Sells Out Of Tickets For Post-Shutdown Reopening | [
"It took only minutes for Shanghai Disneyland to run out of tickets to Monday's reopening as people jumped at a chance to visit the amusement park for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak forced it to close in late January. Visitors to the theme park will be required to wear face masks at all times unless the... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Best Of: Ava DuVernay / Bill Hader | [
"Filmmaker Ava DuVernay's Netflix series 'When They See Us' tells the story of how five black and brown boys, known as the Central Park Five, were manipulated into confessing to a brutal rape they did not commit. DuVernay focuses on the boys' perspective — and the criminal justice system that failed them. <br/><br/... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Let's Talk Sex (And Hair) In The Workplace | [
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"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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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
"The sun is up, the polls are opening across the Golden State, and for political watchers one of the most interesting California primaries in modern times is finally here.\nIt¿s going to be a long day, especially for the political operatives who have pulled marathon days in support of both presidential candidates a... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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The Non-Determinant, Yet Non-Random Becoming Of The Evolving Biosphere | [
"I write about something we all know. I, at least, have never said it to myself and hope it is of general interest. The evolution of the biosphere, a mixture of quantum and classical physics and perhaps more, is neither determinant, nor algorithmic, nor random. Why should we care? The twin towers of 20th-century p... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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Canadian Man Details Horrors Family Endured In Years Held By Haqqani Network | [
"The Pakistani army rescued a Canadian-American family last week who had been held by a Taliban-affiliated group in Afghanistan for five years. Canadian Joshua Boyle and his American wife Caitlan Coleman had been held captive by the Haqqani network since 2012. The couple's three children were all born in captivity.... | [
"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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Excerpt: 'The Phantom Tollbooth' | [
"Excerpt: Chapter 1. Milo There was once a boy named Milo who didn't know what to do with himself — not just sometimes, but always. When he was in school he longed to be out, and when he was out he longed to be in. On the way he thought about coming home, and coming home he thought about going. Wherever he was he w... | [
"Stories: 1) Edwidge Danticat, Dealing with Birth and Death 2) The Real McCoy (Tyner) Releases 'Quartet' 3) 'The Graduate' Returns for 40-Year Reunion"
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Excerpt: 'Forever...' | [
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Campaign Mystery: Why Don't Bernie Sanders' Big Rallies Lead To Big Wins? | [
"If you only considered crowd size at rallies for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton, you might wonder how Clinton has won so many big states. Sanders draws massive, enthusiastic crowds, while Clinton's rallies often seem tiny and subdued by comparison. Monday night, the eve of five East Coast primaries taking plac... | [
"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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This Food Critic's Quest To Eat A Taco A Day For A Year Is Almost A Wrap | [
"Mike Sutter, food critic for the San Antonio Express-News, always did have good taco game, but would he actually prevail in his mission to eat at a different taco joint every day for a year? Last January, NPR's Kelly McEvers talked to Sutter as he began his venture into taco paradise. He completed a similar missio... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Again with the Annoying Holiday Tunes | [
"NPR's Scott Simon invites <em>Annoying Music Show</em> host Jim Nayder to share his latest batch of horrible holiday music. Songs include a ghastly version of \"Rudolph\" and the Jingle Cats meowing \"Kitties We Have Heard on High.\""
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Infectious Diseases Keep Delivering Surprises To The U.S. | [
"Infectious diseases are no longer the major killers in the U.S. that they once were, but they still surprise us. According to a report published Tuesday in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, deaths from infectious disease accounted for 5.4 percent of deaths from 1980 to 2014. That's a big chang... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Pittsburgh Police Chief Weighs In On Last Week's Shootings | [
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Math + Physics + Fancy Language + Sneeze = Beating Traffic Ticket | [
"Stories about someone beating a traffic ticket by using an imaginative defense always seem to strike a chord. That probably explains why this tale from California has slowly gained attention over the past week. As Physics Central explains, Dmitri Krioukov, a physicist based at the University of California, San Die... | [
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Sue Gordon Discusses Her Decades-Long Intelligence Career, 1 Year After Quitting | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Sue Gordon, about her nearly 40-year career in intelligence, which included serving under President Trump."
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Medicare to Trim Payments for Cancer Drugs | [
"Medicare plans to reduce the fees it pays oncologists for chemotherapy drugs. Oncologists have used some of that money to pay for office overhead. Without it, they say, they may have to cut back on treating cancer patients outside the hospital. NPR's Joanne Silberner reports."
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150 Years Later, A Formal Apology For The Sand Creek Massacre | [
"A stretch of dry, empty prairie where the Sand Creek Massacre took place in Colorado has hardly changed in a century and a half. Back in December 1864, America was still months from the end of the Civil War. Gen. William Sherman was making his infamous march across Georgia. And from the Western Frontier, word of t... | [
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Rosanne Cash: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"Rosanne Cash and her band arrived at NPR to play the Tiny Desk on a freezing cold, bright sunny day in January — one of those brittle, crystal clear winter days when the snow reflects the sun and there's nowhere to hide from the light. Her intense performance had that same balance of heat and ice. The songs that C... | [
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Disgraced Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison | [
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Sunday Puzzle: Get Short-I | [
"On-air challenge: Every answer is a two-syllable compound word, in which the vowel in each half is a short \"I.\" Example: Person who spends as little money as possible --> SKINFLINT1. Slang for a football2. What Don Quixote tilted against3. Make tiny criticisms4. Bit of makeup in a tube5. Article for measur... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Putin Tells Snowden That Russia Doesn't Do Mass Surveillance | [
"Saying that because they're both former spies they can speak the same language, Russian President Vladimir Putin told \"NSA leaker\" Edward Snowden on Thursday that his nation does not have a \"mass system\" that collects data about Russian citizens' phone calls and other electronic communications. The exchange be... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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The Return of Politics | [
"<br />Guests: <br /><br /> <STRONG>TBA</STRONG><br /><br /> From airport security to economic stimulus ... Congress once again is dividing along partisan lines --- Republicans on one side, Democrats on the other. Has partisan politics returned to the nation's capital in the aftermath of September 11th? More impor... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Commentary: How Patients Have Transformed A Medical Meeting About Breast Cancer | [
"It's been 40 years since doctors in San Antonio first organized a conference about breast cancer to educate local physicians. A few nationally known experts flew in, and at an airport hotel, some 140 people — mainly men — talked over slide presentations. The event has grown — and evolved — since 1978. This year, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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David Price Says Fortnite Not To Blame For Carpal Tunnel | [
"Boston Red Sox player David Price developed carpal tunnel syndrome. He plays a lot of the video game Fortnite. He says the game is not the cause — but says he'll cut back on gaming at ballgames."
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats, And A Trailer For The Internet To Talk About | [
"People on social media are mesmerized by the preview for the movie that is based on the Broadway musical. And they just kept watching it again and again."
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"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Op-Ed: It's Time To Raise The Minimum Wage | [
"In his State of the Union address, President Obama proposed a plan to boost federal minimum wage from 7.25 an hour, to 9 dollars. Columnist Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, argues that plan is \"a no-brainer.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Take A Trip Through The Galaxy With Gustav Holst's 'The Planets' | [
"The seven-movement orchestral suite was inspired by astrology and written during World War I."
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"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Top Stories: Ferguson Protests; Mideast Truce Extended | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | [
"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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Aristide Supporters March in Haiti | [
"Aristide Supporters March in Haiti Supporters of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide march peacefully through the streets of Haiti's capital. Port-au-Prince is calmer after a day of looting and unrest. But rebels are still pondering an attack and the political standoff is leaving Aristide increasingly isolated. NPR'... | [
"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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