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Rip City Uprise! On A Music Blog? | [
"Deep down, I feel like there's some fundamental and philosophical disagreement between sports and music. Is it that we're still caught up in the jocks vs. weirdos mentality from high school? Were the freaks and geeks the only ones with good taste in bands? Music was certainly a form of salvation, expression and id... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Ohio Voters Repeal Collective Bargaining Law | [
"Voters in Ohio have defeated a new law that limits the collective bargaining rights of unionized public workers. Since the law hadn't taken effect yet, current union rules will remain in place. Ohio voters hope their outcome will send a message to other states considering similar laws."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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Martin Talks To Klaus Heymann, | [
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Stories off the sidewalk | [
"For several years, StoryCorps booths have allowed ordinary people relate their own stories to be preserved in a huge and growing collection in the Library of Congress."
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"Old rockers come back for more wild times on the grapevine."
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Their Crimes Reclassified, Some Californian Felons Get A Second Chance | [
"Last November, voters in California overwhelmingly approved Proposition 47, which lets people with some nonviolent felonies petition a court to reduce their crimes to misdemeanors. And that has opened up new opportunities for many former offenders. Take 21-year-old Sofala Mayfield, for instance. Mayfield's life be... | [
"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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January Housing Starts Up 2.8%; Good News But... | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Contract Extended For Acting Head Of Bureau Of Land Management | [
"The contract for the controversial acting head of the Bureau of Land Management was extended on Monday. Democrats and former federal land managers were pushing hard for it not to be renewed."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Poncho Sanchez: The Pint-Size Interview | [
"A year ago I wrote in this space about jazz-loving dads and our children. It was a short meditation, pegged to Father's Day, about how we hope our children will inherit the same passion we have for the music. Many of you wrote in with heartwarming stories of your experiences with your own father or your own childr... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fresh Air Interview: The Black Keys 2) La Lupe: A Performer Ruled By Instinct, Ecstasy"
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'Complete Chaos': Attacks Devastate Sri Lanka, Leave More Than 200 Dead | [
"More than 200 people have been killed in coordinated bombings across Sri Lanka. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro gets the latest on the ground in Colombo from journalist Lisa Fuller."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 5 Headlines That Explain The New York Primaries. -- World's Steel Makers To China: Time To Cut The Glut. -- Death Toll In Tuesday's Attack On Kabul Rises To 64. -- Criminal Charges To Be Filed In Flint Water Crisis, Reports Say. And here are more early headlines: Ecuado... | npr | {
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A 'Toy Story' Of Our Own, Or: NPR People And The Company We Can't Help Keeping | [
"You'll have heard by now that Toy Story 3 is a pretty sweet addendum to the saga of Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potato Head and the gang. With 17-yr-old Andy going away to college and giving up his toys, the latest installment seemed to resonate — lotsa sniffles. And on the way out of the theater, it seemed like it wasn't ju... | [
"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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Refugee Advocates Hope For Policy Changes After U.S. Airstrikes In Syria | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Linda Hartke, president and CEO of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, about the future of refugee resettlement after the U.S. airstrikes in Syria."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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Subpoena For Deutsche Bank May Put Mueller On Collision Course With Trump | [
"Updated at 4:08 p.m. ET Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly subpoenaed Trump family financial records from the German financial giant Deutsche Bank, a move that could signal a major new direction for his inquiry. Deutsche Bank has so far not accommodated or discussed American requests ... | [
"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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Testing Holds States Back; Vaccine Timeline | [
"This episode was recorded and published as part of this podcast's former 'Coronavirus Daily' format.According to new White House guidelines, a state, city, or county has to show a decreasing rate of confirmed coronavirus cases for 14 days before reopening their economy. A year may seem like a long time to develop ... | [
"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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Earnings Reports From Google, IBM Reflect Recovery | [
"IBM and Google posted better than expected results in the third quarter. It's a sign that the economy is improving."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Listeria Outbreak Tied To Colorado Cantaloupes; 13 Known Dead. -- Did You Hear About Andy Rooney? He's Retiring. -- Officials Push Back On Mullen's Linking Of Pakistan To Terrorists. Other leading stories: -- \"US Fugitive Hid In Portugal Hamlet,\" Escaped From Custody In 1... | npr | {
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Slate's Commentary: Politics, the Law and Gay Marriage | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> political analyst Chris Suellentrop and legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick join NPR's Alex Chadwick to discuss the political and legal implications of President Bush's announced support for a constitutional gay marriage ban."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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Los Angeles Comic Aims To Make It On The Korean Comedy Circuit | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Danny Cho, a stand-up comic born and raised in LA who has achieved moderate success in American comedy. He's moving to Seoul to try to make it as a Korean-language comic."
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Competing for Congregants | [
"Americans like choice even when it comes to religion. That means churches have to compete for congregants. Join host Neal Conan and guests to talk about religion in the marketplace. <BR><BR> Guests: <BR><BR> <STRONG>Alan Wolfe</STRONG> <BR> *Director of the Boisi Center for Religion and American Public Life, Ches... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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In Killing New York Gunman, Police Also Shot Bystanders | [
"The shooting outside the Empire State Building on Friday took a new turn Saturday: New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly says all nine bystanders wounded in the deadly incident were \"struck either by fragments or bullets fired by the police.\" The incident began when Jeffrey Johnson, a disgruntled worke... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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New Orleans City Council To Vote On Removal Of 4 Confederate Monuments | [
"New Orleans is a city filled with history. Parts of that history are under scrutiny as the city council debates removing some of its Civil War and confederate monuments."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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At Least 12 Killed In Virginia Beach Shooting | [
"At least a dozen victims are dead after a shooting at a Virginia Beach, Va., municipal center Friday afternoon. The shooter is also dead."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Potty Reading Promoted | [
"It's National Bathroom Reading Month. There are several well-known bathroom readers — large 700- to 1,000-page compilations of stories, poems, essays and funny quotes suitable for those many visits. A publisher of one of those readers came to Madison Square Park's public toilet in Manhattan to give out free quart... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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It's Day Three For The Eroica | [
"It's day three for the Eroica Trio, PT's fifth set of Young Artists in Residence. Live from Studio 4A, violinist Adela Pena (PAYN-yah), cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio and pianist Erika Nickrenz will be performing and talking about one of Antonio Vivaldi's best kept secrets: the Trio Sonata in C minor. (NPR)"
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Appeals Court Says Parents Can't Sue San Francisco Over Immigrant Who Killed Daughter | [
"A federal appeals court in California ruled that the parents of Kate Steinle, a woman fatally shot by an unauthorized immigrant in July 2015, cannot sue the city of San Francisco for failing to notify immigration officials of his release from a local jail weeks before the killing. A three-judge panel of the 9th Ci... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Chechen Rebels Raise Stakes | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with Andrew Meier, author of <EM>Black Earth: A Journey through Russia after the Fall</EM>, about the situation in Chechnya, and what the current hostage situation means politically."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Harsh Realities Flavor Iraqi Cultural Pursuits | [
"Two decades of war and internal tension have made a powerful impact on Iraqi cultural life. A stage comedy mocking the miserable lives of many Iraqis is a hit in Baghdad. Some find secret solace in alcohol. Others turn to religion as never before. NPR's Anne Garrels reports."
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"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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Rescue Efforts Proceed Slowly in Utah Mine | [
"Rescuers are looking for new ways to reach six trapped coal miners after earth tremors forced the rescue teams to abandon the mine. According to the latest estimate, it may take another week to free the six men."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Why You Won't Find American Airlines On Orbitz Or Expedia | [
"A quick heads up if you're buying a plane ticket online this week: Orbitz and Expedia aren't listing any American Airlines flights right now. It's the result of a fight between the airline and the online travel sites. The details reveal a lot about the economics of the industry, and where airlines want to take thi... | [
"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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N.H. Promises To Let D.C. Residents Buy Booze There | [
"A clerk in Concord recently refused to sell liquor to a resident of the nation's capital because state law says licenses from other <em>states</em> can be used to buy booze, and Washington isn't a state."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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New York City's First New Mayor In 12 Years Is Sworn In | [
"New York City's first new mayor in a dozen years was sworn in by former president Bill Clinton Wednesday. Bill de Blasio's term running the largest city in the U.S. will be markedly different than that of outgoing billionaire mayor Michael Bloomberg — if he follows through on campaign promises. De Blasio's populi... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Urban Sprawl Vs. Nature's Crawl | [
"Amid the urban sprawl, where many of us live, it can be easy to forget that nature is still competing for space. We step over tree roots that break through concrete. We curse trains delayed by snow. We jump when we see a mouse. Photographer Mitch Dobrowner's landscape series, Urban, blends the man-made with t... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Bush-Era Drilling Lease Sales Voided In Utah | [
"Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has canceled scores of oil and gas leases sold by the Bush administration in Utah's red rock country. The sales would have brought $6 million to the government, in addition to royalties on any oil or gas production."
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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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Book Tracks Holocaust's 'Lost Stories' | [
"Middle East historian Robert Satloff has written Among the Righteous, subtitled \"Lost Stories from the Holocaust's Long Reach into Arab Lands.\" He documents many instances of Arabs protecting Jews in North Africa from the Holocaust — a history he hopes will help today's Arabs and Jews come together. But many co... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Immigrant Advocates Billed for Free Speech | [
"An advocate for immigrants exercised his right of free speech. And then he got billed for it. Armando Navarro got a permit to hold a rally in San Bernardino, Calif. Afterward the city charged him for security. The bill demanded $17,674. Navarro is unhappy, but the city attorney says it's all a game. A local law re... | [
"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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Suspect In Natalee Holloway Case Pleads Guilty To Murder In Peru | [
"Joran van der Sloot, the main suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway in Aruba, this morning pleaded guilty to the 2010 murder of a 21-year-old Peruvian woman, Stephany Flores, in Lima. The Associated Press reports that van der Sloot told a court in Lima that \"yes, I want to plead guilt... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Trying To Reunite Separated Families | [
"The Trump administration estimates there are more than 500 children between the ages of 5 and 17 who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border — and who remain in the custody of the U.S. government. In many of these cases, their parents have already been deported to their home country. WBUR... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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'Ooooh, Yuck!' New Tales for Kids in 'NastyBook' | [
"Author Barry Yourgrau offers children cruel, twisted and shockingly mischievous cautionary tales in NastyBook. The tales present an up-to-date twist on the monstrous tradition established by fabulists from Aesop to Hans Christian Andersen."
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Chronicling The Rise Of A Jazzschool | [
"Over the weekend, the San Francisco Chronicle gave a lot of space to its feature on the Jazzschool, the Berkeley, Calif. institution which offers programs for both B.A. candidates and curious amateurs. Writer David Wiegand profiled the school, and wrote up capsule pieces about several of its instructors (Anthony B... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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How Many Houses Did Hurricane Leave Standing In Port Salut, Haiti? | [
"The Dumont section of Port Salut on Haiti's southwest coast is spread over rolling green hills that used to be rich with coconut, mango and banana trees. But Hurricane Matthew toppled most of those trees. It tore apart the simple concrete and sheet-metal houses in the area. It killed livestock, destroyed crops, sm... | [
"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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Rumsfeld In Pakistan | [
"Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is in Pakistan after a day of talks with Indian leaders. While in New Delhi, Rumsfeld discussed ways to monitor cross border infiltration from Pakistan-controlled territory and told reporters that he had seen \"indications\" that al Qaeda militants are in Kashmir. But Rumsfeld was... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Annoying Music Man Meets Simon and Garfunkel | [
"Estranged for years, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel are reunited this fall for what they call the \"Old Friends\" tour. They are \"coo coo ca-chooing\" at arenas across the country. Scarborough Fair is not listed as a concert venue. NPR's Lynn Neary and Jim Nayder talk about alternative versions of Simon and Garfunk... | [
"Stories: 1) Violence, and Silence, in Nelson's 'Paranoid Park' 2) Zooey Deschanel, Tuning Up with She and Him"
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Remembering Writer Grace Paley | [
"Grace Paley, an iconic and idiosyncratic American literary voice, died Wednesday. She was 84, and had battled breast cancer. Paley wrote short stories and poems, and much of her writing was inspired by the people she knew growing up in New York, the daughter of Russian Jews. Her first collection of stories, The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Hank Williams' Family Legacy on Display 2) Remembering Wayne Conner"
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Removal From Office Vs. Censure | [
"Robert talks with Senator Tom Daschle, a Democrat from South Dakota who is both the Democratic Conference Chair and the Senate Minority Leader, about President Clinton's chances in a Senate trial. They discuss the possibility of a censure of the President as opposed to removal from office. Robert also speaks with ... | [
"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Obama Struggles For Middle Ground On Abortion | [
"President Obama has accomplished a lot in his first 100 days in office, but one campaign promise he's been unable to keep is a vow to make peace in one of the most polarizing issues in all of American politics: abortion. \"I believe that women should have the right to choose, but I think that the most important th... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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From A New Recording, The | [
"From a new recording, the Auryn (AW-rin) Quartet performs the third movement from Franz Schubert's String Quartet in D major, D. 74. Later this hour Ted Libbey selects three recordings of Schubert's \"Rosamunde\" Quartet for the PT Basic Record Library. (CPO 999 409-2)"
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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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Michelle Obama's Role At The Convention | [
"Michelle Obama speaks Monday night at the Democratic National Convention. Her primary role will be to paint a solid picture of her husband as a family man, Slate.com's Chief Political Correspondent John Dickerson tells Alex Chadwick. MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX CHADWICK, ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Robot-To-Robot Chat Yields Curious Conversation | [
"This week, Cornell's Creative Machines Lab posted a video that shows what happens when a robot chats with another robot. The result? A curious conversation that goes from eccentric to existential. Robert Siegel talks to Hod Lipson, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell University, who helped... | [
"Stories: 1) Overloaded Sewers Lead To 'Toxic Waters' 2) A Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Revisited"
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Democrats Unveil Long-Shot Plan To Expand Size Of Supreme Court From 9 To 13 | [
"Liberal congressional Democrats unveiled a proposal Thursday to expand the number of seats on the U.S. Supreme Court from nine to 13 — a move Republicans have blasted as \"court packing\" and which has almost no chance of being voted on after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she has \"no plans to bring it to the fl... | [
"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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'Odds Are Not In Our Favor' Of Finding Four Missing Miners Alive, Gov. Says | [
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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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High-Deductible Health Plans More Common On Employers' Menus | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Tangled Web for Williams in 'Night Listener' | [
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"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Police Say A Cicada Is Responsible For A Car Crash In Ohio | [
"Cincinnati police said a cicada is responsible for a single-car crash in the city's East End neighborhood Monday evening. While the driver sustained only minor injuries, the cicada was not as fortunate, and was found dead on the car's floorboard. The cicada flew through an open window and hit the driver's face, ca... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Radio Rookies: Exploring My Aggression | [
"Derrick Hewitt is 15 years old. And by his own admission, he likes to hit... and hit hard. Football is his favorite game. At home, he fights constantly with his younger brothers. Most of the time these tussles are playful, but sometimes he goes too far. As part of Radio Rookies — a radio training program run by me... | [
"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Summer In The Cities | [
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Slate's Explainer: Level Three Sex Offender | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains what it means to be a \"level three sex offender.\" The term has been used to describe Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., who has been charged with kidnapping 22-year-old Dru Sjodin."
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The Dialogue Around Gay Marriage In Black Churches | [
"A bill that could legalize same-sex marriage has cleared the Maryland House and is expected to pass in the Senate. A majority of black clergy in the state argue that same-sex marriage conflicts with the teachings of the Bible, but some pastors have spoken out in support of the bill."
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Vigil Held For Migrant Father And Daughter Who Died Crossing Rio Grande | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Ralph Nader and the 'N Word' | [
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Below A Michigan Overpass, Truckers Make A Safety Net | [
"The most heartening photo I've seen in a while is the one this week of 13 trucks: semitrailers, big rigs, parked shoulder to shoulder, you might say, below an overpass in Michigan at 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Police in the Detroit suburb of Huntington Woods had received a call: There was a man on the Coolidge Highway ove... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Excerpt: Searching for Mary Poppins | [
"In this collection of essays, writers explore the \"nanny conundrum,\" delving into the issues and emotions mothers experience when they turn the care of their children over to other people. Questions of money, race, class, immigration, and legality all coincide in the decision to hire a nanny. From \"Mammy Poppi... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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The Ethics of Medical Research on Children | [
"Sometime in the next few weeks, a surgeon in Portland , Ore., will drill a series of small holes in a young child's brain and inject neural stem cells. The child has a rare brain disease that is usually fatal before puberty. The hope is that the cells will halt the progression of the disease. But the treatment its... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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American Hospital Association Head Outlines Opposition To GOP Health Bill | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association, about how the Republican health care plan would affect hospitals and why he opposes it."
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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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Eric Church On Mountain Stage | [
"Today, country star Eric Church is one of Nashville's big names. The 2020 CMA Entertainer of the Year grew up on equal parts heavy metal and country, and he has the pyrotechnics in his live show to prove it. Despite playing the Super Bowl last year and dropping his chart-topping album trilogy Heart & Soul earlier ... | [
"Stories: 1) Merle Haggard Reflects On His Outlaw Country Past 2) George Jones: A Wild Reputation, A Big Texas Sound 3) Bobby Braddock: Spelling Success With Country Songs"
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Sen. Coburn Defends Delivering Babies | [
"Republican Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma was an obstetrician before he held elected office. But the senator hasn't exactly given up his first career — and the Senate Ethics Committee is crying foul. Alex Chadwick talks to Sen. Coburn about why he thinks delivering babies pro bono should not be thought of as a possib... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Pope Benedict XVI Considers Accelerating Replacement Process | [
"Pope Benedict XVI is considering issuing a decree that would speed up the process of appointing his replacement. By canon law, a papal conclave starts between 15 and 20 days after the papacy becomes vacant. But as The New York Times reports, that takes into account a papal funeral. Benedict is stepping down. The T... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Alabama County Takes A More Cautious Approach, As The State Relaxes Restrictions | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Mark Wilson, the top health official for Jefferson County, Ala., about his county's response to an uptick in COVID-19 cases."
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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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The Two Kinds Of Fairness, As Explained By 'Top Chef' | [
"Reality shows, at their best, give you little flashes of understanding, often in spite of themselves. A great example came around Wednesday night, as Top Chef crowned its winner. [Hey: INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINALE AHEAD, in case that wasn't obvious. Stop reading if you're still planning on watching and you'd like ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Faith Clashes With Youth Over A 'Red Hook Summer' | [
"It might seem unfair to compare an artist's latest work to his masterpiece from over 20 years ago, but Spike Lee not only appears to welcome the comparison, but invites it. From the steamy, sweaty, summer-in-Brooklyn setting to its loose structure to its incendiary climax, Lee's new Red Hook Summer is immediately ... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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What The Communists Want | [
"Robert talks with Michael McFaul, a professor of political science at Stanford University, a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. They discuss what the Communist members of the Duma are hoping to implement with a new cabinet."
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Ethiopian Officials Say Faulty Boeing Software Played Role In Deadly 737 Max Crash | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Kuwait Recalls Ambassador From Iran Over Saudi Rift. -- Obama Administration To Announce Executive Action On Guns. And here are more early headlines: Major Flooding Continues To Inundate Midwest. (NWS) U.N. Security Council Condemns Violence Against Saudi Embassy In Ira... | npr | {
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Britain's Political Parties Adopt Measure To Address Sexual Harassment In U.K. Parliament | [
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"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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Steroids Hurt Bodybuilders' Hearts | [
"Anabolic steroids not only build muscle but ravage livers, increase \"bad\" cholesterol, hike blood pressure and shrink testicles. The effects on the heart, however, have been debatable. A new study out of Harvard claims to be the first to show that long-term use of steroids damages hearts. Specifically, steroid r... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Fast Food Safeguards Its Burgers and Budgets | [
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Adaptive Ski School Helps Paraplegics Conquer the Mountain | [
"Alpine Meadows ski resort near Truckee is home to Disabled Sports USA, an adaptive ski school that teaches skiers who are blind, have mental disabilities, or even lack the ability to use their legs. There are schools like these around the state, but this one has been around the longest — 40 years."
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Did President Obama's Oval Office Address Hit The Mark? | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Big Guns: Fighting Firearms With Funny | [
"Steve Israel served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2017, representing a portion of Long Island, New York. The district provides the setting for Israel’s second novel. Big Guns is a dystopian take on the gun lobby and biting satire on the state of American politics. In the book, rising gun viole... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Searching For Answers In Genoa Bridge Collapse | [
"Crews pulled more bodies out of tons of broken concrete and twisted steel Wednesday after a highway bridge collapsed in Genoa, raising the death toll in the disaster to at least 39 people. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli (@spoggioli1), who’s in Rome."
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Lalo Guerrero, 'Father of Chicano Music,' Dies at 88 | [
"We note the death of popular Chicano musician Eduardo \"Lalo\" Guerrero. He died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. He was 88. Dubbed \"The Father of Chicano Music,\" his repertoire ranged from politically charged corridos to popular Latin-flavored parodies. His influence was felt far and wide in the Latin music c... | [
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Future Islands Release Single 'Ran' From New Record, 'The Far Field' | [
"Future Islands has announced its newest record, The Far Field, just shy of three years since the release of its last studio album, Singles. The album will be released by 4AD on April 7. In a press release, the band revealed that it play-tested the album's songs at secret shows in 2016, playing under a fake band na... | [
"It's been almost 20 years since The Strokes released their debut, landmark album Is This It. Now veterans of the indie rock scene, the band is back with its first new studio album in seven years – it's also one of their best. We kick this week's show off \"The Adults Are Talking,\" from (the appropriately titled) ... | npr | {
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Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Singer Otis Williams, Founder Of The Temptations | [
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Vicki Brown: 'Take Flight' | [
"Tucson-based artist Vicki Brown coaxes textures and tones from her violin that sound like anything but a violin. Discovery of loops and effects pedals recently pushed her into the world of improvisational and experimental music with a nod to her classical roots. Brown has always been fascinated by the ways peo... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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'Cove' Director Surfaces Deep (And Dark) Secrets | [
"Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos discusses his new documentary The Cove, a shocking and moving account of dolphin abuse off the coast of Taijii, Japan. Psihoyos and his team painstakingly documented a thriving operation that captures dolphins, the healthiest and handsomest of which are sold to aquariums worldwide. The r... | [
"Stories: 1) Josh Rushing: A Marine's Unexpected 'Mission' 2) 'Conchords': Musical Comedy from Clueless Kiwis 3) 'Fleeting Expletives' Are Fair Game. Now What?"
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Court Weighs President's Power To Recognize Nations | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Greece Welcomes Obama On Final Presidential Foreign Trip. -- Immigration And Border Security Top President-Elect Trump's To-Do List. And here are more early headlines: Further Review Set For Dakota Access Pipeline. (Los Angeles Times) Tobacco Maker Reynolds Seeks Higher... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: SiR, 'Crashing Down' | [
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"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Mementos Honor Sons Lost to War | [
"A group of mothers is transforming the quiet and hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery. Their sons were killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, buried in the cemetery's Section 60. The graves are fresh — as is each mother's grief. But the Section 60 Mothers meet and visit regularly in the cemetery, decorating thei... | [
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Black Physician Signs Up For Moderna Vaccine Trial After Losing Loved Ones To COVID-19 | [
"The COVID-19 death rate for Black people in the U.S. is nearly triple that of white Americans, with one in 1,000 Black Americans dying from the disease. An effective vaccine is on the horizon, but there’s ongoing concern over whether people will trust the vaccine. Black people make up 13% of the U.S. population bu... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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The Sound of Late-Night Comedy | [
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Retired Navy Adm. Stavridis On Trump's New National Security Adviser | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Tell Me More Hosts 'Friendsgiving' | [
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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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Bob Edwards Talks To Herbert Keppler, | [
"a writer for Popular Photography magazine, about a new photo system being developed jointly by Kodak, Canon, Minolta, Nikon, and Fuji. The Advanced Photo System, or APS, will provide a more foolproof means of taking good pictures. It includes a new type of film, packed in a light-proof cartridge, a smaller camera,... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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Could A Soda Tax Prevent 2,600 Deaths Per Year? | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Cat Bites The Hand That Feeds; Hospital Bills $48,512 | [
"Compassion for a hungry stray kitten led to a nip on the finger — and also took a bite out of Jeannette Parker's wallet. In a rural area just outside Florida's Everglades National Park, Parker spotted the cat wandering along the road. It looked skinny and sick, and when Parker, a wildlife biologist, offered up som... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Asteroid Apophis Not A Risk To Earth For At Least 100 Years, NASA Says | [
"Good news from NASA: Earth is safe from the dangerous asteroid 99942 Apophis for the next 100 years. So if you'd put this on your apocalyptic bingo card, you'll need to print new ones. Apophis was first discovered in 2004, after which NASA says it was put on the list of most hazardous asteroids that could impact E... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Steroids, Baseball And Climate Change | [
"From a great series at UCAR/NCAR on variability and climate. I will be covering more of their work in some future posts."
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Late Night Hosts Respond To Orlando Tragedy With Heartfelt Monologues | [
"Late night talk show hosts responded to the tragic events in Orlando in a variety of ways. Many chose to dedicate time in their monologues to the tragedy, thus taking on the role news anchors once had dominion over."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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#1714: The Return of Leah | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, our favorite depressed college freshman, Leah, checks in with an update on her whereabouts—physical and emotional. Did she adjust to life on campus and follow Tom and Ray's advice to embrace failure? Elsewhere, Andy wants to know if electronic gizmos can improve his Suburban's ga... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Chris Brown Case Puts Domestic Violence In Focus | [
"NPR's Allison Samuels talks with Dr. Paris Finner-Williams, a psychologist and domestic violence specialist, about the alleged violent altercation between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. Plus, what impact will the incident have on the singers' young fans? ALLISON SAMUELS, host: Ugly incidents like these can be ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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Priscilla Ahn On Mountain Stage | [
"Priscilla Ahn left her Pennsylvania home for Los Angeles to pursue her songwriting dreams. Over time, she slowly built a core group of friends and musicians, all the while perfecting her dreamy, imaginative roots-pop. In Pennsylvania, she was introduced to Amos Lee, with whom she would one day share a tour, recor... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Patricia Well's <I>Paris Cookbook</i> | [
"Food writer Patricia Wells has lived in Paris for 20 years, dining in the city's finest restaurants. Now she has a cookbook showcasing those restaurants' recipes. <EM>All Things Considered</EM> host Linda Wertheimer talks to Wells about her new <EM>Paris Cookbook</EM>. (5:15) The publisher is Harper Collins; ISBN ... | [
"Maureen Corrigan reviews <EM>Demonology</EM>"
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Drop That Beat and Cut The Cheese...For Science! | [
"Would you care for a little brie marinated in hip hop? How about some cheddar dipped in rock and roll? Swiss serenaded by an up-beat pop classic! Turns out that cheese have preferences when it comes to music, and those preferences determine everything from their taste to their smell! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Simon, Essential Then and Now 2) Documentary Digs 'The Real Dirt on Farmer John' 3) Eeew, Sick: Health Care, a Rat Chef and 'Die Hard'"
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Stanley Corngold - 1905: A Literary Response to Modernity | [
"This talk deals with representative works of German and Hapsburg fiction circa 1905. Stanley Corngold covers literature produced by the genius of Thomas Mann (1875-1955), Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926), Robert Musil (1880-1942) and Franz Kafka (1883-1924), that registered swiftly changing perceptions of human time... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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