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Handshake Man Sitting This One Out | [
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China Lifts Lockdown, But Strict Controls Still Curb Residents | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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Former Senator John Danforth | [
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"Are Democrats In Congress Trying To Thwart Calif. Redistricting? - Brain Researcher Antonio Damasio"
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Tracing a D.C. Neighborhood's Comeback from 1968 | [
"It has taken 40 years to undo the damage from a few days of rioting in Washington, D.C. The U Street corridor was decimated after fires set in riots following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968. \"They said, 'You burned it up, you live with it,'\" lifelong resident Stanley Mayes says. \"T... | [
"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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Strauss-Kahn 'Earthquake' Shakes Up French Election | [
"Before he was accused of sexual assault in New York earlier this month, Dominique Strauss-Kahn had been expected to run for president of France as the Socialist Party candidate. And his abrupt exit from the scene has thrown the French political world into chaos. It seemed almost everyone had expected Strauss-Kahn ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Health Care Delayed; 'Breathtakingly Stupid' In N.J. | [
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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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Texas Sure Has Some Strange Town Names | [
"Texans don't have to leave the state to visit Paris or Port-au-Prince. Just the most exotic among the state's many colorful town names which were dug up by the <em>San Antonio Express-News</em>. There's Uncertain, Texas, and also Nameless. Its founders gave up on a name after the postmaster rejected several choice... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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What Slew An Ancient Mastodon? DNA Tells Tale | [
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"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Solomon Burke: The King Of Rock And Soul | [
"Solomon Burke is back, though he didn't leave for long. Ten years ago, the soul music legend quit recording to devote more time to preaching, but he returned with a country album in 2006. This year, he turns 70, and in reclaiming his throne as the king of rock and soul, he's released a new record called Nothing Is... | [
"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Houston, We Have A Space Flick: A Sentimental Mission In Zero 'Gravity' | [
"Director Alfonso Cuaron puts you in orbit with novice astronaut Sandra Bullock and veteran-on-his-last-mission George Clooney as their space shuttle gets demolished by debris from an exploded Soviet satellite. Critic David Edelstein says that you should watch this movie on the biggest screen you can find."
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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VW Owners Mull Options After Carmaker Settles Emissions Scandal Case | [
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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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Baghdad Deputy Mayor Focuses on Basic Needs | [
"Ibrahim Mustafa Hussain, the deputy mayor of Baghdad, is one of the people the United States is counting on to help rebuild Iraq. He says he's focusing on providing clean water, an adequate sewer system, and other basic services for Iraqis. Hear Hussain and NPR's Steve Inskeep."
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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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Iraq Council Member: Constitutional Compromise | [
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Oscars 2021: Who Decides What Counts As Controversy? | [
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Trojan Records, Legendary Reggae Label, Resurrects A Long Out-Of-Print Trove | [
"Growing up in Southern England, Bob Bell fell in love with Jamaican music as soon as he bought his first recording, in 1963. As far as he was concerned, the explosion of musical creativity in that country, fueled by thousands of Jamaican immigrants in the late 1950s and early 60s, was being ignored. Clearly, the U... | [
"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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'Dark Towers' Exposes Chaos And Corruption At The Bank That Holds Trump's Secrets | [
"In the 1990s, long before he became president, Donald Trump was known as a cash-strapped New York City businessman with shaky credit. \"His record of defaulting on loans and stiffing his business partners was very long and very well-documented,\" New York Times finance editor David Enrich says. \"Any mainstream fi... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Summer Squash Gets Some Respect | [
"Ah, summer squash, the blessing and curse of home gardeners — or so I hear. As the inhabitant of a fifth-floor condo with nary a balcony to grow a container garden, I can only dream of the slew of squash that would spring from my own patch of earth, if I had one. Along with sweet, jammy strawberries and delightf... | [
"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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Building a Liver From Stem Cells | [
"Reporting in the journal <em>Nature</em>, researchers say they have created a functional liver using induced pluripotent stem cells. The team of scientists first created \"liver buds\" and transplanted those into mice, where the buds grew into tissue resembling the adult liver. Anthony Atala of the Wake Forest Ins... | [
"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Foreclosures Follow Sub-prime Bust — Part II | [
"Marina Peed, president of The Impact Group, a nonprofit housing counseling service in Atlanta, discusses the impact on residents of local communities."
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"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | npr | {
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Israelis, Palestinians Draft Grass-Roots Peace Plan | [
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"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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A Holiday Tradition: Family Secrets | [
"As millions of Americans celebrate with their loved ones around the Thanksgiving table, much will be said, and left unsaid. Frank Warren, creator of the Web site PostSecret, talks about the thousands of secrets strangers have mailed to him over the past two years. And Harvard professor Dan Wegner discusses the psy... | [
"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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Culturetopia: Deja vu Edition | [
"This week on Culturetopia: a copyright spat between Rhianna and David La Chapelle; the life of Edward Gorey; arts nonprofits fear tax law changes; fading originality in Hollywood; Joan Williams' playlist."
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"Vanity Fair So ... what do you think? Related: Vanity Fair Covers The New Yorker"
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Mideast Investors Increasingly Buying into U.S. Firms | [
"One of the world's leading Islamic banks has invested billions of dollars in familiar U.S. companies. The First Islamic Bank of Bahrain owns controlling stakes in discount department store Loehmann's and Church's Chicken. The deals have been made in adherence with Islamic rules against earning interest. Such sophi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Attorneys Face Challenges While Working With Migrant Children Separated From Parents | [
"Pamela Florian works with \"tender age\" children in government shelters who've been separated from their parents at the border. She's an attorney with the nonprofit Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project in Arizona and talks to NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the challenges of this work."
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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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Morocco Becomes Latest Arab Country To Normalize Ties With Israel | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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The $1 Fentanyl Drug Test | [
"Public health experts are encouraging drug users to test their drugs for fentanyl with a $1 strip. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Traci Green of Brown University about the technology."
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America Mulls Future of a Cuba Policy Sans Fidel | [
"The reported illness of Cuban President Fidel Castro, who temporarily ceded power to his brother Raul, could make 50 years of policy toward that country obsolete. Florida's congressional representatives met at the White House on Wednesday to discuss how the nation's policy toward the communist nation might change.... | [
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NIH Takes Extraordinary Steps In Fighting 'Superbug' | [
"When an outbreak of a highly drug-resistant infection occurred at the National Institutes of Health's research hospital, doctors took extraordinary measures to try to stamp it out. Among them was quickly deciphering the entire genetic code of the bug to try to trace how the germ spread. Audie Cornish talks to Rob ... | [
"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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Report Critical of Virginia Tech on Shootings | [
"A panel report on the Virginia Tech shootings released Wednesday suggests more could have been done by police and the university to save lives. Virginia Tech professor Jack Cranford talks with Alex Cohen. Cranford is the associate department head of the Biology Department. ALEX COHEN, host: Back now with DAY TO D... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Ghostly Redwoods Are Forest's Rare Haunting | [
"They're known as \"ghost trees,\" and for good reason: Albino redwoods are extremely rare and nearly impossible to spot. There may be as few as 25 of these trees in the world, yet eight of them are at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park in Northern California. They lack chlorophyll and suck energy from their parent tr... | [
"Stories: 1) Weather Warnings For A 'Climate Changed Planet' 2) 'Stone Arabia': The Cost Of Artistic Commitment 3) Blake Shelton: Out Of The Ordinary, A Country Everyman"
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Reviewing the Disaster in Chengdu | [
"Scott Simon talks with Robert Siegel about his week in the heart of the Chinese earthquake. Siegel recounts vivid scenes, including a family that walked 20 miles from their destroyed village to another. He says the relief effort is vigorous as emergency vehicles storm north, but millions of people are left without... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Swine Flu Gives Pigs Bum Rap: Sen. Harkin | [
"An infection named swine flu clearly puts hogs on the spot, making them look like the primary cause of the infection in humans that's now emerging around the world. But Sen. Tom Harkin, an Iowa Democrat from the nation's largest hog-producing state, wants it known that as far as he's concerned, pigs are getting a ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Rebels Attack Iraqi Polling Stations, U.S. Convoy | [
"The U.S. military says there were attacks on three polling places in the northeastern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. A U.S. convoy was attacked in the area, with at least one U.S. soldier reported injured. Despite the violence, Kurdish citizens are holding political rallies and listening to speeches by candidates as electi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Draft Of Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' Sells For $2 Million | [
"This post was updated at 5:50 p.m. ET. Lyrics scribbled on hotel stationery circa 1965 that later became one of the most iconic rock songs of all time, Bob Dylan's \"Like a Rolling Stone,\" has fetched more than $2 million in an auction at Sotheby's. What the auction house describes as \"the only known surviving d... | [
"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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For Syria, A 'Lawrence Of Arabia' Moment | [
"In the final scenes of the classic film Lawrence of Arabia, the Arab rebel fighters are wrapped up with internal, petty squabbles in Damascus as the great powers maneuver for the future of Syria. Now, nearly a century after the events depicted in that movie, there's a similar Lawrence of Arabia moment playing out ... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Greenspan Endorses Bipartisan Task Force To Slash Federal Debt | [
"Saying that creation of a \"bipartisan federal task force is an excellent idea,\" former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan this morning gave a strong endorsement to the idea of having such a commission design ways to head off a \"pending crisis\" in the funding of Medicare and Medicaid. In testimony before t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Arroyo Halts State of Emergency in Philippines | [
"Philippines President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has lifted a week-old state of emergency. Security advisers say the threat of a coup has eased. Economic conditions are so bad, however, that many Filipinos might look favorably on a change in government."
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Beyoncé And Jay-Z's New Music Video Gets Art Lovers' Attention | [
"The first video off the couple's new album <em>Everything is Love</em> went viral and it shows the two artists performing in front of 17 paintings and statues at the Louvre."
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Analysis: The End Of The 'Caliphate' Doesn't Mean The End Of ISIS | [
"Updated at 6:22 a.m. ET Saturday U.S.-backed forces fighting ISIS remnants announced the capture of the last of the group's remaining territory Saturday. The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led group supported by the U.S., declared a \"total elimination of so-called caliphate\" and a complete \"territorial def... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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ISIS Bombing Targets Afghan Polling Station | [
"A suicide bombing killed more than 50 people at a voter registration center today in Sunday. Journalist Ahmed Rashid and Michel Martin discuss Afghanistan's fragile security situation."
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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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AIDS/HIV in Eastern Europe | [
"Host Bob Edwards speaks with Kasia Malinowska-Sempruch, director of the international AIDS prevention efforts at the Open Society Institute, about the disturbing number of new AIDS cases in Eastern Europe. AIDS is spreading in Russia and the former Soviet Republics faster than anywhere else in the world."
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Week In The News: Hurricane Dorian, A Narrowing 2020 Field, Potential Trade Talks With China | [
"With John Harwood All eyes on Hurricane Dorian. The 2020 field narrows. China signals trade talks could be back on. Oklahoma’s $572 million judgment against Johnson & Johnson. Epstein’s accusers have their day in court. The roundtable weighs in. Guests Karen Travers, ABC News White House correspondent. (@karentrav... | [
"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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Basketball Star Sue Bird Says WNBA Players' Activism Is 'Nonnegotiable' | [
"Basketball superstar Sue Bird cleared many hurdles alongside her teammates over the course of an unusual season to win her fourth WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm earlier this month. But long before her victory on the court, she joined her WNBA teammates in leading a bigger fight, through activism on socia... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Plans for a Civil Rights Project at Berkeley | [
"Professor Christopher Edley Jr., a co-founder of the Civil Rights Project at Harvard University, will take the reins as dean of the University of California at Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law next year. He will become the first African-American dean of a top-tier law school. He tells NPR's Tavis Smiley that th... | [
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Trump Says U.S. Should 'Open For Business' Soon | [
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Fun With Physics: How To Make Tiny Medicine Nanoballs | [
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Analysis: How The Rise Of The Far Right Threatens Democracy Worldwide | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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USA Gymnastics Head Kerry Perry Resigns Amid Abuse Scandal | [
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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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Casino Revenue Helps Tribes Aid Local Governments | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Inside Out,' Shamir Bailey And 'The End Of Plenty' | [
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"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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Rep Brown: Teen's Death 'Not The Picture We Want' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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Democrats Organize To Compete With GOP On Anonymous Cash | [
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Why You Should Be Skeptical When We Report The Latest Economic Numbers | [
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Poverty and Neglect in Russia's Far East | [
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Fowl Musician Doesn't Need Chicken Fingers To Play Keyboard | [
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Alternatives To Mandating Insurance? Maybe | [
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Songwriter Jerry Leiber Has Died | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the early headlines we're watching: Trayvon Martin Death: Video Shows No Signs Of Zimmerman's Injuries. Court Takes Health Care Case Behind Closed Doors. (AP) Arab Leaders Gather For Meeting On Syria. (New York Times) Colorado Governor Stops Prescribed Burns After Wildfire. (AP) New ... | npr | {
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The Force Is With The Navajo: 'Star Wars' Gets A New Translation | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Can You Marry Me Now? | [
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Bremer's Tale: The Top American in Iraq | [
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'Son, Let's Talk About Drinking' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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Florida and Michigan Voters Disenfranchised by Design | [
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Will U.S. Raid On ISIS Leader Ease Pressure On Trump? | [
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Political Junkie -- Bonilla, Jefferson, Election 2008 | [
"Voters of Texas 23 have cast their ballots. The Democrats can add another point to their column. On Saturday, corrupt Democratic Congressman William Jefferson was handily reelected by the people of New Orleans. Plus, lots to talk about in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election with NPR's political editor, Ke... | [
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In Germany, A Syrian Refugee Is Reunited With His Family | [
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"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Summer Books 2003: Biographies | [
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"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Chance The Rapper's 'Coloring Book' Reveals Shades Of Gospel | [
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"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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Fears Of Bust Tinge Energy Boom In Denver | [
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Remember 'Labyrinth'? David Bowie's Score For The Cult Classic Is Back | [
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Democratic Congressman Acknowledges Settlement, But Denies Sexual Harassment Claim | [
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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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'Wolf Hall' Sequel: Cromwell In All His Complexity | [
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And The Symbol Of The Year Is ... | [
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Sept. 11 And The Non-Crisis Of Values | [
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"Stories: 1) Journalist Reports On 'Life, Death And The Taliban' 2) Of 'Public' Options And 'Government' Plans"
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Yugoslavia's Presidential Elections | [
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Bomb Kills Afghan Official; Quake Rocks Indonesia; Obama Shifts Health Strategy? | [
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Getting Back To Business | [
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814 QuickTake Northwest | [
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Congressional Panel Probes W.Va. Chemical Spill | [
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Fines Don't Appear To Deter Mine Safety Violations | [
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Berlin's Tempelhof Airport Granted Second Life As Public Park | [
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New CD Celebrates Masters of Old-Time Autoharp | [
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Canadian Court Puts A Stop To Expansion Of Major Oil Pipeline (For Now) | [
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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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DJ Sessions: Sampa The Great, Billie Eilish's Brother, And More | [
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"by SAMI YENIGUN Listen To Daft Punk Speak About Their Favorite Songs including Chic, James Blake, John Michell Jarre and The Strokes."
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Trump's Comments May Help To Shine Spotlight On Women's Issues | [
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Skepticism Abounds As Russia Announces Coronavirus Vaccine | [
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Iraq Obituary: Pvt. Jason Ford | [
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Fresh Abuses Reported in Western Sudan | [
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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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David Simon, Unspooling 'The Wire' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Treme': A Haunting Snapshot Of Life After Katrina 2) After 'The Wire,' Taking On New Orleans In 'Treme'"
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What Is Islamofascism? | [
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A Metro 'Revolution': Cities, Suburbs Do What Washington Can't | [
"When Detroit filed for federal bankruptcy protection last week, news accounts were filled with troubling stories of urban decay in the city: vast areas of vacant lots and abandoned houses, shuttered parks, nonworking streetlights and police response times close to an hour. But Bruce Katz, vice president of the Bro... | [
"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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Kennedy and Heinz Kerry Speeches Bookend Night | [
"Sen. Edward Kennedy led off the Democratic Convention Tuesday night, giving a hometown sheen to the second night of speeches and events. In his address, Kennedy reviewed the patriotic history of Boston and Massachusetts, evoking the days of the colonists and Paul Revere. In doing so, he echoed former President Bil... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Is 'Soft Partition' a Viable Solution for Iraq? | [
"\"Soft partition\" is one possible solution being offered to resolve the sectarian fighting in Iraq. The Senate has gone on record as favoring a plan to create three autonomous regions with a limited central government."
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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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Summers: Economy's Steep Plunge May Be Ending | [
"One of President Obama's top advisers is offering some cautious words of optimism about the U.S. economy. Larry Summers says the period of \"free fall\" will end soon. But he warns that even after the worst of the downturn is over, job losses are likely to continue. Summers spoke Thursday at the Economic Club of W... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Exploring Music's World Divas: World Divas | [
"Global Divas. Those two words say it all. Host Guy Raz takes a spin through the new work of some of Europe and Latin America's great female singers with Betto Arcos, host of KPFK's Global Village in Los Angeles. Betto's favorites include Portugal's Ana Moura, Spain's Mayte Martin, Italy's Carmen Consoli and a Ch... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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How's Business?: Sex Coach Patti Britton | [
"- In our ongoing exploration of curious careers, David Gardner talks with sexologist Dr. Patti Britton about the serious business of being a sex coach."
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Not My Job: Tony Danza Plays Our Version Of 'Who's The Boss?' | [
"Just after he graduated from college, Tony Danza was working out at a boxing gym when somebody said to him: you ever think about being on TV? Since then, he's been a fixture on TV with the hit series Taxi and Who's the Boss?, not to mention his own talk show, his own song and dance stage show, and now a new movie ... | [
"Stories: 1) Comic Robert Smigel, Master Of 'Triumph' 2) 'Man On Wire': Defying Gravity And Time 3) Don Rickles, The 'Merchant Of Venom' 4) Season Two Of A 'Mad Men' World"
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Ad Saleswoman Places Fake Ads To Get Bonuses | [
"Police in Lincoln, Neb., say an ad saleswoman put fake ads in her local paper to boost her pay. Authorities say Sandra Anderson earned a salary, but received bonuses based on the number of ads in the <em>Lincoln Weekly.</em> Police add the paper's owner found out about the fake ads when he tried to collect payment... | [
"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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Planning For College Often Met With Expense, Anxiety | [
"Throngs of teenagers have left their parent's nest and are setting foot onto college campuses and universities as part of the Class of 2013. It marks the end of a long, expensive and mentally exhaustive process of applying for schools. David L. Marcus details the process in his new book, Acceptance, which tells t... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Wednesday Before Valentine's Day Is Special Too | [
"Happy Galentines Day! It's the holiday invented by Amy Poehler's character on TV's <em>Parks and Recreation</em>. Many people celebrate Galentines in real life. On Feb. 13, celebrate with your girlfriends."
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Steelers, Seahawks Advance to Super Bowl XL | [
"The Seattle Seahawks will play in their first Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Detroit; the Pittsburgh Steelers will return for a shot at the franchise's fifth Super Bowl title. Both teams dominated their opponents in Sunday's conference championship games."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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