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Cowboy Poets, Celebrating the American West | [
"Cowboy poets, writers, musicians and their fans descended on the small town of Elko, Nev., for the 20th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Who better to report on the sights and sounds of it all than Morning Edition's own resident cowboy poet and commentator Baxter Black. The performers include Wally McRae, a third... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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President Trump Issues Divisive Statement On Race At Rose Garden Address | [
"President Trump has once again inflamed racial tensions talking about police violence. He believes he's appealing to his base, but the divisive rhetoric may not help him come November."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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4 GOP Members Of Texas' Congressional Delegation Announce Retirement | [
"Four Republican members of Texas’ congressional delegation have announced their retirement in recent weeks, recasting the longtime conservative bulwark of Texas as a major political battleground in 2020. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with member station KUT reporter Ashley Lopez (@AshLopezRadio). Th... | [
"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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College Grads & Jobs | [
"-- Host Alex Chadwick talks with Patrick Scheetz, director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University. Scheetz says the job market looks promising for college seniors. There will be more jobs for every graduate coming out of school... Graduates with technical backgrounds are in hi... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Longtime Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies At 80 | [
"The man who brought Showtime to Los Angeles has died. Under Lakers owner Jerry Buss, the team won 10 NBA championships. His players loved him, and his business smarts helped market the team in ways the league had never seen before. Buss had been hospitalized recently and was undergoing treatment for cancer. He was... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- The Past Of 'Jihadi John': Early Run-Ins And Radicalization. -- Congress Will Vote On Homeland Security; Agency's Funding Ends Tonight. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Liberian President To Meet At White House Today. (New Dawn Liberia) U.S., Cuba To Hold 2nd R... | npr | {
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Coronavirus Knocks U.S. Pole Vaulter Sam Kendricks Out Of Tokyo Olympics | [
"TOKYO — American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks is out of the Tokyo Summer Olympics after testing positive for the coronavirus. Kendricks, a world champion, was considered a medal contender. According to a statement from U.S. Olympic officials, Sam Kendricks is ineligible to compete in the Tokyo Games following his po... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Skip at Your Own Risk | [
"Erie, Penn., resident David Coulson defied a judge's order to show up for jury duty, deciding instead to go to an amusement park for which he'd already bought tickets. The judge <EM>wasn't</EM> amused. Now Coulson must serve 10 days of jury duty or go to jail."
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Making Midterm Elections About Trump Is A Bad Idea, Rove Says | [
"NPR'S Scott Simon talks with Republican strategist Karl Rove about the effect Donald Trump might have on the 2018 midterm elections. Rove wrote about that this week in <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>."
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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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Election 2012: Early Voting, By State | [
"Early voting is now an option in most of the country, and roughly a third of all Americans casting a ballot in the 2012 presidential race are expected to do so before Nov. 6, Election Day. For an early voting calendar and state deadlines for voter registration, visit https://apps.npr.org/early-voting-2012/"
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"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Marines Continue Afghan Offensive | [
"U.S. Marines took sniper fire, cleared mines and booby traps while trying to retake the Taliban stronghold of Marjah. The Marines are three days into an offensive that has killed two coalition soldiers, at least 27 insurgents and 12 civilians."
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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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Wayne Brady On 'Song Travels' | [
"Wayne Brady became a household name by improvising on the popular TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? The singer, actor, dancer and comedian has also appeared in the stage productions Rent and Chicago, and he became host of the game show Let's Make a Deal in 2009. On Song Travels, Brady discusses his two major musica... | [
"Stories: 1) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 2) Guilty Pleasures: 'Project Runway' on Bravo"
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Mavis Staples, Legend of the Soul | [
"The World Cafe celebrates Black History Month with a special segment on Soul legend Mavis Staples."
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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A History of the Pentagon Building | [
"Construction on the Pentagon didn't begin until the U.S. was about to enter World War II. The race to complete it is the inspiration behind a new book, <em>The Pentagon: A History</em>. Host Debbie Elliott speaks with author Steve Vogel."
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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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Pree: 'Heaven Is A Drag" | [
"Though Pree is a young band, many of its members and guest contributors to the group's debut EP, A Chopping Block, have been involved with various music projects, notably Pree's leader, May Tabol. Tabol says \"Pree has certainly been colored by Le Loup,\" her previous musical project, but she emphasizes that \"it... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Insurance Brokers Look For Relevance As Health Exchanges Grow | [
"When states and the federal government rolled out online marketplaces to help people buy health insurance on Tuesday, you'd think that old-fashioned insurance brokers would have been worried. All told about $200 million is being spent on a new army of people to help consumers find their way. These navigators, guid... | [
"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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At 28 Years Old, 'Learning How To Be A Sister' | [
"Courtney McKinney remembers what her single mother had told her about her father: \"That his name was Charles and he was white, and [her parents] had a brief relationship and it didn't work out.\" But she also remembers not believing that story. As it turned out, McKinney was right to have doubts. When she was 16... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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Victorian Humor At Its Silliest, Cheesiest Best | [
"If I said I was going to recommend to you the funniest novel ever written, I imagine you'd come over all suspicious. After all, what would I know about making you laugh? I too ignored Jerome K Jerome's Three Men in a Boat when my husband pressed it into my hands insisting it was hilarious. I had more important thi... | [
"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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Saying Good-bye to 'Friends' and the Sitcom Era | [
"NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Robert Bianco of <EM>USA Today</EM> about the end of an era: the finale of the hit sitcom <EM>Friends</EM>, which aired Thursday night."
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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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The Stockholm Guitar Trio | [
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"A special Hannukah set from the duo Good for the Jews."
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The NFL's Historical Focus On Size Of Players May Be Changing | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with <em>The Athletic's</em> Lindsay Jones about Kyler Murray and the evolving viewpoint within the NFL on sizing up NFL quarterbacks."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Pakistan Shifts from Rescue to Relief Efforts | [
"Supplies are starting to flow into northern Pakistan's quake zone. But many of the more than 3 million people affected by the disaster have yet to see any aid. Relief workers say it's time now to shift efforts away from rescue work and to helping those left without food, water and shelter."
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"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Burmese Hostages Rescued | [
"BBC's Jonathan Head reports that Thai commandos rescued 700 hostages from a besieged provincial hospital today, killing at least nine gunmen from a radical Myanmar guerrilla faction headed by 12-year-old twins. Yesterday young rebels from Burma's ethnic Karen minority seized a hospital in western Thailand"
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Norwegian Jewel Passengers Stuck At Sea, Loved Ones Ashore In Limbo | [
"The Norwegian Jewel cruise ship has been turned away from port in the South Pacific as countries try to contain the novel coronavirus. Now, passengers and their family members are seeking answers."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future | [
"The second night of the Democratic National Convention began with a montage of young elected leaders — 17 of the party's \"rising stars\" delivering a joint keynote from across the country. But the convention's first two nights also prominently featured speakers more reminiscent of bygone political eras than the c... | [
"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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Gov't Unlocks Apple's iPhone But Is The Jailbreak Era Over? | [
"The iPhone ecosystem, which Apple protects with the ferocity of a Smoke Monster, is about to get wilder. And we have the Library of Congress to thank for it. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has ruled that it's legal for Apple iPhone users to modify their phones' software, in response to a request by the ... | [
"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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Rulings On Gerrymandering And The Census Could Define The Political Future | [
"<em>Mother Jones </em>journalist Ari Berman says recent Supreme Court decisions on redistricting and the 2020 census citizenship question will help determine which party is in power in the next decade."
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"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Assessing Obama's Appeal Among Latino Voters | [
"Long before Barack Obama's campaign slogan, \"Yes We Can,\" there was the Spanish version, \"Si Se Puede.\" But Sen. Barack Obama hasn't gained much traction among Latino voters. Though Hillary Clinton has now endorsed Obama for the general election, no one is sure if Latinos will follow suit. Mark Lopez, assoc... | [
"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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Iraqi Foreign Minister Courts McCain, Obama | [
"Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari visits the U.S. to talk with presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. Zebari says Iraq seeks a one-to-two year agreement on a U.S. troop presence there."
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"Talk About It:New York Times: Clinton's Civil Rights Lesson -- \"Today, a supporter said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: 'Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually' passed the civil rights legislation. The co... | npr | {
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Medicare Provides Few Respite Coverage Options For Caregivers | [
"There's never a shortage of questions about Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and some who are disabled. Here are answers to two about respite care and the so-called doughnut hole that limits payments for drugs in Medicare Part D. My 85-year-old husband has been diagnose... | [
"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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The Marketplace Report: Spitzer's Insurance Probe | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Tess Vigeland of <EM>Marketplace</EM> about New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigation of that state's insurance industry, and a new investigation into New York's recording industry."
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Super Bowl Ads Fall Flat | [
"In a change from previous years, the Super Bowl's closely matched game seemed more exciting than the expensively produced TV commercials, some of which had aired previously. NPR's Bob Edwards reviews the ads with Bernice Kanner, author of <EM>The Super Bowl of Advertising: How the Commercials Won the Game</EM>."
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"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 Things I'll Miss Most On An Inauguration Day Unlike Any Other | [
"I was thinking about the inauguration this week. I've been a journalist a long time, which means I've been to more inaugurations than I can count. And I'm talking about the gamut — I'm talking county council to president. I'm talking boxed Pepperidge Farm cookie and coffee-urn affairs where you mix and mingle with... | [
"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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Mali's Oumou Sangaré Keeps Speaking Out On 'Mogoya' | [
"One of Mali's most celebrated singers, Oumou Sangaré began her career as an outspoken champion for the rights of women. On her 1989 debut, Moussolou, she offered sharp critiques of practices such as arranged marriages and polygamy, drawing on her own experiences growing up in a polygamous household. Sangaré's irre... | [
"Stories: 1) James Murphy: The Man Behind LCD Soundsystem 2) Beyond Fela Kuti, The Enduring Appeal Of Afrobeat"
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Rep. Giffords' Condition Upgraded To 'Good' | [
"There was good news last night from the hospital in Houston where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) is being treated for the serious head injuries she received in the Jan. 8 shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead and another 13, including Giffords, with gunshot wounds. Here's a statement from the hospit... | [
"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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Parts Of Houston Record More Than 3 Feet Of Rain As Harvey Flooding Continues | [
"Several places in Houston have now recorded more than three feet of rain as the city and surrounding areas struggle through another day of dangerous floods. There are ongoing search and rescue missions and increasing concerns about levees and reservoirs."
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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John Edwards Loses in South Carolina | [
"Former Sen. John Edwards had hopes of a strong showing in the presidential primary in South Carolina, the state he was born in. But the Edwards campaign was also aware that the majority of voters would choose Sen. Barack Obama, making it tough to edge Sen. Hillary Clinton for second place."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Multi-Million Dollar Artist | [
"NPR's Madeleine Brand profiles artist Thomas Kinkade who has turned his paintings into a multi-million dollar a year corporation."
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"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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U.S. Spinmeisters Gear Up For Big Election ... Britain's Election | [
"In 2000, Jeff Shesol was nearing the end of his stint as a White House speechwriter for President Clinton. He went to the Democratic convention in Los Angeles, where he met a young staffer from Britain's Labour Party. They struck up a friendship. \"And so almost immediately after the Clinton administration had end... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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On Fall TV, A Constellation Of Flickering Stars | [
"The fall TV season has begun in earnest, with the bulk of the new shows launching this week. And there's a curious trend: Actors who found success earlier in their career, only to follow that with failure, are getting another prime-time shot. Tonight begins the new ABC sitcom Cougartown, about a newly single mothe... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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The Caste Formerly Known As 'Untouchables' Demands A New Role In India | [
"In an amateur video, four frightened men, stripped to the waist and tethered to a truck, are publicly flogged on a busy street in broad daylight. Their assailants accused the four men of killing a cow — a sacred animal in India. Calling themselves protectors of the cow, they filmed themselves beating the foursome ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Everett Recovery Warms Freezing NFL Weekend | [
"Tight end Kevin Everett, who suffered a major spinal cord injury in the first game of the season, addresses the Buffalo Bills on a day of Arctic-worthy temperatures across the NFL."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Kurt Vonnegut Remembered | [
"Writer Kurt Vonnegut died Wednesday at the age of 84. His most famous book was the anti-war novel <em>Slaughterhouse-Five</em>; based on Vonnegut's own experiences in World War II, the book became a cultural touchstone at the height of popular protest against the war in Vietnam. In this archived interview, he talk... | [
"Stories: 1) Julie Andrews, Making Good after a Miserable Youth 2) Remembering Charlton Heston, Actor and Activist"
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Emir Of Qatar Visits Gaza, Becoming First Head Of State There Since 2007 | [
"The Emir of Qatar visited the Gaza Strip today. It is the first time a head of state visited the Hamas-controlled territory since Egypt and Israel instituted a blockade in 2007. Hamas, remember, is considered a terrorist organization by the United States. Reuters reports: \"Israel said it was 'astounding' that Qa... | [
"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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How Is The Arab Press Covering Its Own Crisis? | [
"NPR's Arun Rath talks with Lina Khatib, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, about how the Arab press is covering the self-proclaimed Islamic State and the international campaign against the group."
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Test Your Clever Side With 'Another Thing' | [
"Each week, All Things Considered and Lenore Skenazy, author of the book and blog Free-Range Kids, bring you \"Another Thing,\" an on-air puzzle to test your cleverness skills. We take a trend in the news and challenge you to help us satirize it with a song title, a movie name or something else wacky. This week's c... | [
"Stories: 1) The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' 2) Designer Dogs"
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Remains of Vietnam Soldiers Return Home | [
"Thirty-eight years after their deaths, the remains of four Vietnam-era U.S. servicemen return to American soil. Audie Cornish spoke to some of their families."
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"Good morning. Today's top story broke just as our day began: -- Pope Benedict XVI Is Resigning. Other stories making headlines include: -- Manhunt For Ex-L.A. Cop Continues; \"Dorner's LAPD Firing Case Hinged On Credibility.\" (Los Angeles Times) -- \"Tornado Rips Through Hattiesburg, Miss; State Of Emergency Decl... | npr | {
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Coronavirus Closes Schools. It's Unclear When Students Will Return | [
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Legendary Timesman Dead at 71 | [
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Culturetopia: Stiff Upper Lip Edition | [
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A Detective's 'Walk Among The Tombstones' Is Gripping But Unsatisfying | [
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Baseball Fans Divided Over Drug Suspensions | [
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Grab A Seat In The Studio With The Miles Davis Quintet | [
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Once Low-Key, U.S. Senate Race In Kansas Suddenly Volatile | [
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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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Dollar's Woes Threaten Status in World Market | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Songs We Love: Pantha Du Prince, 'Frau Im Mond, Sterne Laufen' | [
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Christian McBride And Inside Straight: Live At The Village Vanguard | [
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Morning Shots: Will Smith! Smell-o-vision! Zombie Makeup! Crying! | [
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As Economies Reopen, Businesses Worry About Liability Lawsuits | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about what the chamber is hearing concerning how the pandemic is impacting small businesses, and how the chamber is helping."
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Tunisia's President Has Dismissed The Prime Minister And Frozen Parliament | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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Listening Is Powerful Medicine | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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The U.S. Has Hit 600,000 COVID Deaths, More Than Any Other Country | [
"More than 15 months since the first confirmed death due to COVID-19 in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 600,000 lives across the country. But that trend has slowed from thousands to hundreds per day in recent weeks, thanks largely to the ready availability of vaccines. Over the winter, the ... | [
"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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Foreign Policy: Mogadishu on the Mediterranean? | [
"Christian Caryl is a contributing editor at Foreign Policy. While fireworks light up the skies of Tripoli and Libyans dance in the street, a note of caution is now in order. Simply removing a dictator is not an automatic cure-all for a society long terrorized. Yes, toppling a tyrant can pave the way toward viable ... | [
"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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Spending $30 Million | [
"Daniel speaks with Andy Sirwar, Senior Writer at Fortune Magazine and Dan Hammermesh, Economics Professor at the University of Texas about what 30 million dollars can buy these days. That is the amount that former Republican presidential candidate Steve Forbes spent on his campaign before dropping out this week."
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Roundtable: Obama Creates Faith-Based Office | [
"Up for debate on today's bloggers' roundtable: Former President George W. Bush was a champion of faith-based initiatives supported by federal dollars. But does President Obama have the same perspective? His first decision on the matter suggests he might. Tony Cox talks with Kevin Ross of 3 Brothers and A Sister;... | [
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USA Gymnastics Doctor Pleads Guilty To Assault, Faces Decades In Prison | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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Violence & the Peace Process | [
"Violence often intensifies during peace negotiations. But does it have to derail the process? Join host Neal Conan for a look at sustaining the momentum for peace. <BR><BR> Guest: <BR><BR> <STRONG>John Darby</STRONG><BR> *Former senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace <BR>*Author, <EM>The Effects of Violen... | [
"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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Apple Agrees To Pay $113 Million To Settle 'Batterygate' Case Over iPhone Slowdowns | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Powerful Quake, Tourists, Residents (And Cows) Stranded In New Zealand. -- Prosecutors Question Julian Assange Over Sex Crime Accusations. And here are more early headlines: A Fifth Day Of Protest Following Trump's Election. (USA Today) President Obama Departs For... | npr | {
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What A Difference One Inch Can Make | [
"Deborah Peters Goessling, Ed.D. is an associate professor of elementary/special education at Providence College, Rhode Island. Her wheelchair is named Red Rover. I never realized how much one inch made a difference in my life. As an associate professor of special education, I teach students who want to become spec... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Summary Judgment: New Movies | [
"In this installment of Summary Judgment, a roundup of critical response to new movie releases brought to you by online magazine <em>Slate</em>, we'll hear about <em>Premonition</em>, <em>I Think I Love My Wife</em> and <em>The Wind That Shakes the Barley</em>."
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Nearly A Third Of Renters Didn't Pay By 1st Week Of April | [
"Updated at 2:58 p.m. ET About a third of renters did not pay on time this month as business closures put millions of people out of work. The National Multifamily Housing Council says 31% of renters didn't make their payment in the first week of April. Normally, about 20% of people don't pay their rent on time. T... | [
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Investigation Uncovers Missteps In Washington, D.C.'s Coronavirus Response | [
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"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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A Tribute to George Harrison, Ghazal, Swimming Pool Q's | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Comparing Romney's '47 Percent' Remark And Obama's 'Cling To Guns' Comments | [
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"Since what's said and written about a State of the Union address on the morning after can determine what's most remembered about such speeches, let's look at Wednesday's headlines: -- NPR's It's All Politics: \"Obama To Congress: With Or Without You.\" -- The New York Times: \"Obama Pledges Push to Lift Economy fo... | npr | {
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With 'Southland' Axed, NBC's Depressing Surrender Is Almost Complete | [
"All ribbing of Jay Leno aside, NBC's decision yesterday to cancel Southland, a police drama that was to return to the schedule later this month, signals an abandonment of a decades-long commitment to drama that's regrettable for the network, its viewers, and the creative people who continue to try to make things t... | [
"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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Court: Colleges May Ban Military Recruiters | [
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Christian Pop Gets Metaphysical — and Tuneful | [
"Before Sam Phillips made noir-pop records like Fan Dance, she made impeccably attired, slightly high-strung art-pop (see Martinis and Bikinis) that happily walked in the shadow of The Beatles. And before that, she was Leslie Phillips, purveyor of compelling Christian pop. The Turning, produced by her future (and n... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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The Hands Of Leonardo | [
"The title of the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition now up in London at the National Gallery is Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan. It focuses on Leonardo's work at the court of Ludovico Sforza from the artist's arrival as a 30-year old in 1482 until his departure in the late 1490s. But the show might have... | [
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Beatles-Metallica Parody Band Forced Offline | [
"A Milwaukee-based parody band known for Metallica-infused covers of Beatles' songs has been accused of violating copyright laws. After posting songs from their catalog online, the band received a cease-and-desist letter from Sony/ATV Music Publishing demanding that they take down their Web site and pay unspecifie... | [
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Glen Campbell: A Rhinestone Cowboy Returns | [
"Decades after a string of hits that includes the legendary \"Rhinestone Cowboy,\" 72-year-old Glen Campbell is reinventing and reintroducing himself on his new album, Meet Glen Campbell. The album finds him covering songs by some of rock's greatest acts, including Tom Petty, The Velvet Underground and U2. Campbell... | [
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Window Narrows For Midterm Voters To Make Up Their Minds | [
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Filmmaker Rebecca Miller | [
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"The NPR Foundation Board, listed below, enhances current and long-term financial support for NPR by securing direct support for NPR and prudently managing the assets of the Foundation, in addition to supporting nationwide recognition and celebration of the generous donors dedicated to public media. NPR's Foundatio... | npr | {
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World Cafe Next: Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker | [
"Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have been making an impact on the British folk world over the last couple of years. They won the award for Best Duo at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards and released their first LP for Rough Trade Records, Overnight, this fall. The record captures what is special about these two: Clarke's voi... | [
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Celebrating Jazz Pianist Dave Brubeck's 90th Birthday | [
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"Rock critic Ken Tucker pays tribute to Bob Dylan. Today is Dylan's 60th birthday."
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Grocery Chain Giant Offers Free Antibiotics | [
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California Teens Can't Text and Drive | [
"Teens in California will soon have to stop text messaging and just drive. Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger signed a new law prohibiting 16- and 17-year-old drivers from using cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices while behind the wheel, even if they're hands free. More than a dozen states have banned such m... | [
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Big Tobacco Ordered to Help Smokers Quit | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Georgia And Alabama To Play For College Football Championship Title | [
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Tracking Campaign Ad Cash Not For Fainthearted | [
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Time Inc. To Sell To Meredith Corp. In Koch-Backed Deal | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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On The Campaign Trail, Regulations Dominate The Environmental Debate | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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A Thanksgiving Trip To Vermont To See The Snow Geese | [
"We revisit host Robin Young’s expedition to see the snow geese in Vermont with her late uncle Lachlan Maclachlan Field. Revisiting their pilgrimage has become a Thanksgiving tradition at Here & Now. For more information about snow geese, click here. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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Behind the Scenes of Bush v. Gore | [
"David Margolick, contributing editor at <EM>Vanity Fair,</EM> co-authored the investigative article in the October issue of the magazine, \"The Path to Florida: What Really Happened in the 2000 Election. And What's Going On Right Now.\" For the article, Margolick talked to some of the Supreme Court law clerks w... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Weston: What We Know | [
"N-P-R's Steve Inskeep looks at the life of Russell Eugene Weston Jr., the man accused of killing two Capitol police officers Friday afternoon. Weston's parents in Illinois and people who knew him in Montana, tell about a man apparently suffering from paranoid schizophrenia."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Crew to Study Meteor Shower Aboard Aircraft | [
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"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Tea Party Favorite Stutzman Jumps In Race For Souder's Indiana House Seat | [
"Mark Souder's two-sentence letter today to Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official. The Indiana Republican, in his eighth term, resigned his House seat following his admission of an affair with a part-time staffer in his office. Yesterday, state Sen. Marlin Stutzman, the Tea Party favorite who finished a strong seco... | [
"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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Who's That Lebanese Man With A Beard: Hipster Or Jihadi? | [
"Mazen Hariz is well-groomed. A bartender and business student, he has fine features, limpid dark eyes and a long, shiny beard topped with a twirling mustache. He tends to his appearance meticulously. \"My beard is like my girlfriend,\" he says during a cigarette break from a shift at the Kayan bar in east Beirut. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Cookbook Author Explains Mysteries of Chocolate | [
"Just in time for Valentine's Day, cookbook author Dorie Greenspan offers her advice on baking with chocolate, a notoriously finicky ingredient. She explains how chocolates are like wines, deciphers the labels, and shares ideas from her cookbook Baking: From My Home to Yours for using all that sweet stuff. White ch... | [
"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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SXSW 2008: Papercranes | [
"Fronted by Rain Phoenix (her brother is actor Joaquin), the Florida-based band Papercranes conjures images of pop bands such as The Cranberries and Belly, while drawing much of its atmosphere from Radiohead. Papercranes' music has already turned a few heads — including that of cult singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt, ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Violence in Darfur Teeters on Brink of Chaos | [
"Robert Siegel talks with Alex de Waal, an advisor to the African Union Mediation group facilitating the Darfur Peace negotiations. De Waal says the proposed peace deal is significant because it asks for major conssesions from both sides. But de Waal warns that if these talks break down, violence in Darfur will gr... | [
"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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Kinsa Thermometer Data Predict COVID-19 Hotspots In New York, Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington State | [
"Since the beginning of the pandemic we’ve been checking in with Kinsa Thermometer, a company that compiles data from millions of smart thermometer users to forecast where the next COVID-19 hotspots will be, weeks before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can. The data, which is shared publicly, g... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Commuter Train Derails, Plunges Into Creek East Of San Francisco. -- National Portrait Gallery Honors Nancy Reagan; Funeral Is Friday. -- Survivor Of Boston Marathon Bombing Dies In Car Crash In Dubai. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Agrees To Take Back Future... | npr | {
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