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Give A Goat Your Old Christmas Tree | [
"Vince Thomas is launching a program for his goats to help recycle holiday trees. Thomas says he got tired of people discarding trees in landfills or in the desert, where they become fire hazards."
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"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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The Man Who Brought the West Indies to Brooklyn | [
"Carlos Lezama, a Caribbean-born transportation worker who turned Brooklyn's West Indian Carnival parade into a world-famous event, died Monday at 83. Michele Norris talks with former New York City mayor Ed Koch, and Herman Hall, publisher of <em>Everybody's Caribbean</em> magazine, based in Brooklyn, N.Y."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Thompson Touts McCain With Tales of Exotic Dancers and Dysentery | [
"Former Senator and Hollywood actor (and wildly overhyped presidential candidate) Fred Thompson stirred up some enthusiasm among RNC-goers tonight. His speech may have been lengthy, but it evoked frequent applause interruptions, including a few standing ovations. Staying with tonight's introductory theme, Thompson ... | [
"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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The Season Of Ice Cream: Tips From The Top | [
"Host Scott Simon talks about the quintessential summer treat, ice cream, with Barb Zapzalka, owner of Pumphouse Creamery in Minneapolis, Minn. It ranks as one of the \"Top 25 Ice Cream Spots in the U.S.,\" according to <em>Food and Wine Magazine</em>."
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Three... two... one... | [
"As a kid, my dream job changed by the day... pilot, policeman, doctor, baseball star, cowboy, even astronaut (and those are just the ones I can still remember). Fortunately for Barbara Morgan, she's a little more persistent than I was. In August she realized her dream of flying on the space shuttle... twenty-two y... | [
"Deadlines? I got somethin' for ya. Please, please watch Bang-yao Liu's senior project at Savannah College of Art and Design.. You will enjoy it. Then, go watch the making of."
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Should The Word 'Negro' Appear On 2010 Census? | [
"The fact that the word \"Negro\" is on the 2010 Census forms has, as we reported yesterday, been generating concern among many African-Americans who are offended by it. We said we had asked the Census Bureau for some historical background on when the word has been used in the past, and as we noted earlier this mor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Border Patrol Agents' Union Confers With Trump On Securing The Border. -- Protests Against Trump's Election Continue Across The Country. And here are more early headlines: Obama Discusses Globalization On Trip to Germany. (BBC) Uncontrolled Wildfires Scorching Southern ... | npr | {
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Vaping Trend Explodes At Schools Across The Country | [
"Vaping is an exploding trend among American teenagers. While the makers of e-cigarettes tout them as a potentially safer alternative to tobacco products, critics worry the fad may lead to a new generation of nicotine addicts. This show airs Thursday at 11:40 a.m. EST. Guests: Kate Zernike, national correspondent f... | [
"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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Friday, January 11th, 2019 | [
"The partial government shutdown is now tied for the longest in U.S. history, and President Trump appears closer to declaring a national emergency to fund a border wall. Also, the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi is likely to be on the Secretary of State's agenda as a Middle East trip takes him to Saudi Arabia."... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Du Art Gets An Oscar | [
"David D'Arcy profiles Irwin Young, this year's recipient of a George E. Sawyer Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Young, who has been a mentor to several independent and documentary filmmakers, runs the Du Art Lab which has processed many award-winning films."
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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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'Washington Post' Touts First Extensive Post-Scandal Interview With Paterno | [
"The Washington Post just put out the word that it had an \"exclusive interview with Joe Paterno, his first extensive comments on the Penn State scandal and its fallout,\" and expects to post a report about what he had to say on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Click here if you need to catch up on the scandal that surround... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 30, 2007 Talk About It:AFP: Edwards Hands White House Race Over to Clinton, Obama -- \"In a stunning decision Wednesday, John Edwards dropped out of the Democratic White House race transforming it into a straight fight between bitter rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.\" Related: Why He N... | npr | {
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Already? GOP Kicks Off Presidential Debates | [
"The first debate of the 2012 presidential campaign began with introductions — Rep. Ron Paul of Texas; Herman Cain, former chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza; Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota; former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania; and Gary Johnson, businessman and former governor of New Mexico. No... | [
"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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Parquet Courts On World Cafe | [
"Nonchalant raw riffage and perfect off-the-cuff lyrics are what attracted me to Light Up Gold, the second full-length album from the Brooklyn indie-rock band Parquet Courts. On this edition of World Cafe, we were lucky enough to hear three new songs that were written after the release of Light Up Gold. We can't sa... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Increasing Conflict in Gaza | [
"Forum discusses the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza strip between Hamas and Fatah factions."
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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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Between World Wars, Gay Culture Flourished In Berlin | [
"In <em>Gay Berlin</em>, Robert Beachy describes the rise of a gay subculture in the 1920s and '30s, how it contributed to our understanding of gay identity and how it was eradicated by the Nazis."
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Music Taken From 'The Social | [
"Music taken from \"The Social Harp,\" one of the important shape-note publications from America, that taught people to read musical notation through differently-shaped notes: We'll hear \"Hallelujah,\" from the Boston Camerata's CD \"New Britain: The Roots of American Folksong.\" (Erato 2292-4547-2)"
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"Stories: 1) Gilliam's 'Imaginarium': Surreal And All-Too-Real 2) A Different Perspective On 'The Family' And Uganda"
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Massachusetts Governor Controversy | [
"Jason Beaubien of member station WBUR reports that acting Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift is in the hospital awaiting the birth of twins. Some members of the state Governor's Council say that if Swift cannot attend meetings in person, she is technically incapacitated and should relinquish control of the office."... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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In Greece, 148 Asylum Seekers Test Positive For COVID-19 At Shelter | [
"The International Organization for Migration said Tuesday that it was responding to a new COVID-19 outbreak at a third migrant shelter in Greece. At least 150 people tested positive for COVID-19 at a hotel that's been converted into a migrant shelter in the town of Kranidi, in southern Greece. They include 148 asy... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Apple Owes Ireland $14.5 Billion In Taxes, European Commission Says. -- The Curious Deaths Of Kremlin Critics. And here are more early headlines: Two Tropical Depressions May Become Storms, Hit U.S. (NHC) Typhoon Makes Landfall In Japan. (AP) Primaries In Arizona, Flori... | npr | {
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Spoof Site Mocks Coal Company With Promise Of Asthma Inhalers For Kids | [
"The website CoalCares.org is about as slick as they come. But did you really think, even for a second, that Peabody Energy, a big-time producer of coal, would really provide kid-friendly asthma inhalers to children who live within 200 miles of a coal-fired power plant? A press release attributed to Peabody this mo... | [
"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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And We'd Like To Thank. . . | [
"Wow. iTunes just released its list of best podcasts from 2008, and Planet Money is right at the top, in the category of audio. We're proud to say that This American Life, our partner in this great adventure, is also best in its category, Classics. And with the Video category between us, this is probably the closes... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Update on O'Connor Resignation News | [
"Madeleine Brand offers an update of news connected to the resignation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor."
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"Make-or-Break Stage for Proposed Barstow Casinos. End Music."
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Don't Sneeze On Us During 'The X Factor,' Please | [
"I am back in the hosting chair on this week's show, propping my RoboFoot up and out of the way. While I was gone, Stephen somehow persuaded Trey and Glen to watch Simon Cowell's new The X Factor on Fox, which is a little like persuading a cat to swan-dive into a swimming pool full of dogs. But they did it, so we s... | [
"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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The California Report Magazine 2006-12-01 | [
"A Church Divided: Episcopalians Split Over Gay and Lesbian Clergy -- Questions over the ordination of gays and lesbians have Episcopalians in the Central Valley voting on whether to break away from the national church. Also, a new exhibit in San Francisco explores the nature of listening, from eavesdropping to mus... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Google May Pay Fine To Settle FTC Charges | [
"Google is reportedly set to pay a $22.5 million settlement. The fine would resolve charges Google snuck past Apple's privacy settings for users of Apple's browser. According to <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, this would be the highest fine ever imposed on a single company by the Federal Trade Commission. Google ... | [
"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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'My Dark Vanessa' Looks Back At The Devastation Of A Predatory Affair | [
"Not surprisingly, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, there has been a spate of new novels exploring the long term damage of sexual abuse. In the past two years, predatory high school teachers have factored into two of the best of these — Kate Walbert's His Favorites and Susan Choi's Trust Exercise. Kate Elizabeth... | [
"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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What Is Quantitative Easing And Why Is It Likely To End? | [
"Federal Reserve officials are expected to announce the end to quantitative easing. The Fed started buying bonds and mortgages six years ago in an effort to revive a faltering economy. David Greene speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the practice."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Where Things Stand In Texas | [
"It's been more than a week since Harvey first made landfall. We have an update on the situation across Texas."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Dr. Ian Smith on Health: Asthma | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks to health commentator Dr. Ian Smith about whether genetic and environmental factors play key roles in why people suffer from asthma."
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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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We Call Him Flipper. But What Do The Dolphins Call Him? | [
"Dolphins are like humans in many ways: They're part of complex social networks and, just as in people, a dolphin's brain is big, relative to the size of its body. But there's something else, too — a study published Monday shows these acrobats of the sea use name-like whistles to identify and communicate with each ... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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5 New Faces Of Folk, At The 2013 Newport Folk Festival | [
"The Newport Folk Festival's history is dotted with historic moments involving musical icons — Bob Dylan plugging in jumps immediately to mind. But, while organizers still take care to stack each festival with huge names and star veterans, the margins are smartly and lovingly curated, too. The 2013 Newport Folk Fes... | [
"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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Paul Miller Reports The D.C. Financial Control Board | [
"has asked the federal government to take over many of the city's financially-crippled programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and prisons...or the District will have to cut much of that one billion dollar bill. Other cities pass many costs onto their state government, D.C. doesn't have that option."
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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With Leadership Questioned, Obama Gets In The Fray | [
"There's been a sea change at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It's almost as if the cerebral, detached president went into a phone booth and came out a fighting Democrat. In the Rose Garden on Monday, as President Obama laid out his vision for how the congressional supercommittee could find trillions in savings, he was n... | [
"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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Feds Indict Former Atlanta Mayor on Corruption | [
"Former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell is indicted on federal charges of racketeering and fraud related to dealings with city contractors. Campbell, the target of a five-year investigation, insists he is the victim of a witch-hunt. NPR's Kathy Lohr reports."
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"Good Friday morning, here's our early story: Will Pistorius Get Bail? And here are more early headlines: Winter Storm Pounding Many States, Threatening 20 Million People. (USA Today) Hardliner Nominated As Tunisia's Next Prime Minister. (Al Jazeera) Egyptian President Calls For Phased Parliamentary Elections, Sta... | npr | {
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U.S. Bans Americans From Staying In More Than 80 Cuban Hotels | [
"Americans can still fly to Cuba under new rules put out by the Trump administration's new rules. But once they land on the island, they'll need to avoid more than 80 hotels and dozens of other companies that the U.S. says are tied to Cuba's military, intelligence or security services. The State Department issued a... | [
"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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Trump Praises Far-Right Supporters After Violence In Portland | [
"President Trump continued to attack Democrats and racial justice protesters on Monday, after Sunday night’s news that a far-right supporter was shot to death in Portland. The incident came after clashes between far-right groups and racial justice protesters in the city. The president also spent the weekend u... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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The Latest On The Midterm Elections | [
"Yesterday was Election Day. You were there. So were we. Democrats took control of the House of Representatives while Republicans held the Senate. Follow along with NPR’s up-to-the-minute coverage. This was a tremendously expensive election — the most costly on record, with $5 billion poured into races across... | [
"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Mortgage Interest Tax Break No Longer Sacred? | [
"A growing number of experts are calling for an end to a massive tax break for homeowners — the mortgage interest tax deduction. The tax break puts money into the pockets of millions of American homeowners. Getting rid of it has been politically unthinkable. But a growing number of economists and a deficit-cutting ... | [
"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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The Future Of The Nuclear Deal: Steve Inskeep’s Interview With Obama | [
"President Obama emphasized with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep this week that this nuclear framework agreement with Iran is a good deal. The merit of the deal doesn’t have to depend on Iran changing its foreign policy, or becoming more culturally in tune with the United States, it just has to keep the country ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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India Takes on Hazardous Breakdowns of Foreign Ships | [
"Dismantling ships is a big business in India. Huge vessels are driven headlong onto the shore and taken a part piece by piece. This week, France ordered the return of a decommissioned French warship, carrying at least 45 tons of asbestos, bound for an Indian scrap yard. It poses serious health risks to any workers... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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10-Year-Old Girl Sends Art Kits To Kids In Crisis During Pandemic | [
"Chelsea Phaire is using her stay-at-home time during the pandemic to expand her charity and to send more art supplies to children in foster care. She shares what motivates her."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bomb In Baghdad Kills Dozens Of People. -- Bernie Sanders Wins West Virgina Primary. -- George Carlin's 'Stuff' Gets A New Home At National Comedy Center. And here are more early headlines: Giant Tornadoes Leave At Least 10 Injured In Kentucky. (NBC) Brazilian Presi... | npr | {
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Hiking Trail From Mexico To Canada More Popular Than Ever | [
"A record number of people are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. This year, more than a thousand backpackers applied for permits to complete the entire 2,650 mile trek between Mexico and Canada, though just about half of them are expected to actually finish as the season wraps up this October."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Jared Kushner Says 'I Did Not Collude' Ahead Of Senate Committee Appearance. -- Russia Probe: Is The White House Trying To Discredit Muller? And here are more early headlines: Dozens Dead In Taliban Bombing In Afghanistan. (New York Times) Israeli Embassy Guard Kills Jo... | npr | {
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Facebook Faces More Than A Fine From Regulators | [
"Is Facebook a monopoly? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips about the agency's investigation into the social media giant for potential antitrust violations."
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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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Senate Back To Work On Spending Bill | [
"The White House calls it \"ugly\" and Republicans have decried its thousands of earmarks, but the $410 billion federal spending bill is likely to win approval when it comes to a Senate vote later this week. The chamber was back at work on the measure Monday, with even opponents saying it would eventually pass. Pet... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Commentary: 50 Percent | [
"Commentator and medical student Joe Wright says his medical school dean tells each new entering class, \"50 percent of what you will learn in medical school is wrong. The problem is, we don't know which 50 percent.\" That means that science is always changing and finding new cures."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Bad Credit? No Problem!; My Big Fat British Wedding; and iSpy."
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Steven Waldman Explores Founding Faith | [
"Author Steven Waldman writes that the religious basis for the United States is \"religious liberty\" rather than Christianity. Waldman describes \"religious liberty\" as the practice of promoting faith by leaving it alone. In his book Founding Faith: Providence, Politics, and the Birth of Religious Freedom in A... | [
"Stories: 1) Courting Attention: Covering Calif.'s Marriage Trial 2) '36 Arguments' Poses Questions Of Faith, In Fiction"
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Schakowsky: 'The Governor Can't Govern' | [
"Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a Democrat from Illinois, is blasting Gov. Rod Blagojevich following allegations that he attempted to auction off the senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. Schakowsky, who is also a contender to senate appointment, likens the governor's alleged demands to \"wild fantasies.\"Deta... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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'The Punisher' Poised To Be The Next Philippine President | [
"Updated 6:10 a.m. ET Tuesday: With 87 percent of precincts counted, Rodrigo Duterte, the mayor of southern Davao City, appears to have clinched the Philippine presidential election. Michael Sullivan reports for our Newscast Unit that Duterte, who began as a political outsider, \"collected nearly twice as many vote... | [
"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 Backs Musharraf's Plan to Hold Power | [
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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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Phone Could Link ISI To Bin Laden | [
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The Russian National Orchestra, | [
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Chinese Food Safety Scare Follows Pet Food Contamination | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- France Dispatches Military Unit To Site Of Air Algerie Wreck. -- Kerry Presents Proposal For Seven-Day Truce In Gaza. And here are more early headlines: Australia Aims To Guard Plane Debris In Ukraine. (Sydney Morning Herald) Report: U.S. Reviews Whether Some Hondurans ... | npr | {
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Bob Edwards Talks With Economist Howard Rosen | [
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California Courts Temporarily Change Rules To Ease Stress On System | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Winemaker's Nose Insured for $8 Million | [
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Talking Head Helper with Juan Williams | [
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Crank This: Hip-Hop To Drive To | [
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Just How Dangerous Is Football? | [
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An Opera For Our Times | [
"Stacey Tappan sends us this note from Chicago: Dear Planet Money, I'm an opera singer in Chicago, covering the title role in \"Lulu\" with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and I thought you might like to know about a line in the show that's been getting enormous laughs. Act 3, scene 1 of the opera takes place at a... | [
"Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life"
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New Aviation Technology | [
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Hurricane, Oil Spill Could Be Troubling Mix | [
"If a hurricane encounters the oil slick now covering parts of the Gulf of Mexico, the result could be devastating, scientists say. Not only could any hurricane increase the damage that oil does to coastal wetlands, but the presence of oil could lead to a more powerful hurricane, they say. Nobody knows for sure, th... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Beth Ditto & Ernest Dickerson | [
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U.N.'s Role in Kosovo | [
"NPR's Mike Shuster reports that in the Kosovo crisis, the U.N. has hardly been heard from; NATO has totally overshadowed it. How the structure and history of U.N. has kept it a bit player during the current crisis."
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Freshly Made Plutonium From Outer Space Found On Ocean Floor | [
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Trump Call Controversy Renews Spotlight On Gold Star Families | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Sears To Close Flagship Store In Downtown Chicago | [
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"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Massive Blizzard Works Its Way Up The East Coast | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Roger Bannister, First Runner To Break 4 Minute Mile Mark, Dies At 88. -- A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered. -- South Korean Delegation Arrives In Pyongyang For Talks With North Korea. -- This Chef Lost 50 Pounds And Reve... | npr | {
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Cocaine Mule Busted In Sao Paulo | [
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Phil Woods, Top Jazz Saxophonist, 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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Mideast Negotiations | [
"NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem that Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Palestinian leaders have made a joint statement about the status of the ongoing peace negotiations. Both sides say they are very close to an agreement, but the details will not be worked out until after the Israeli election ne... | [
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The U.S. Approach to Iran and North Korea | [
"NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr reflects on the position the Bush administration finds itself in when dealing with Iran and North Korea -- and their nuclear programs."
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States' Rights And DOMA Clash On A Shifting Battlefield | [
"The debate over states' rights versus federal power is as old as our country. The latest brush-up comes in a doubly-sticky challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, which defines marriage as being between one man and one woman. Three states now contend that DOMA is a violation of states' rights fo... | [
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Roundtable: Changes at the Pentagon, Thank You Cards | [
"Friday's topics: The White House rebuilds its image; internal changes made by Donald Rumsfeld to the Pentagon; and the lost art of writing \"thank you\" cards. Guests: Rochelle Riley, columnist for the <EM>Detroit Free Press</EM>; Julianne Malveaux, economist and author; and George Curry, editor-in-chief of the N... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Rough Week, Persons of the Year, and Shut Up and Drive."
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Biden Says All Adults Will Be Vaccine Eligible By April 19 | [
"President Biden announced Tuesday that he is moving up the deadline for states to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to all U.S. residents 18 and older by about two weeks. Less than a month after directing states to expand eligibility to all adults by May 1, Biden changed that deadline to April 19. \"No more confusing ... | [
"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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Former President Bill Clinton | [
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As Pence Tours Mideast, Tension Lingers Over Trump's Jerusalem Decision | [
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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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Once An Alternative To Mainstream TV, YouTube Now Offers Just That With New Service | [
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"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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CIA Director: Al-Qaida Remains No. 1 Threat To U.S. | [
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"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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Wikileaks Goes Back Online | [
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Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett Acknowledges Alcoholism, Won't Seek Re-Election | [
"Virginia Rep. Thomas Garrett says he is dropping his bid for re-election because of his alcoholism and a desire to be with his family — an announcement that came just days after he insisted he was not quitting. \"There's one area where I haven't been honest. The tragedy is that any person — Republican, Democrat or... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Expected To Issue Historic Rulings On Gay Marriage. -- Archbishop Prays For 'Peaceful, Perfect End' for Nelson Mandela. -- Clock Runs Out On Controversial Texas Abortion Bill. And here are more early headlines: Obama Headed For Africa To Discuss Food Secur... | npr | {
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Original Hershey Chocolate Factory Set To Close | [
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What's Next For Biden And Democrats? | [
"Joe Biden appears to be inching closer to a victory, but there wasn't a blowout for Democrats this election. Sam talks to New York Times national political reporter Astead Herndon about what we know, what we thought we knew, and what the results could mean for the left moving forward."
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Letters: Chavez, and a Talking Dog | [
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Letters: Pope Book, Pardons, Kirk Reunion | [
"Guest host Mary Louise Kelly reads from listener emails about an interview with the publisher of Pope Benedict's new book, a piece on President Obama's lack of pardons so far, and the reunion of Vietnamese refugees and U.S. sailors who rescued them at the end of the war."
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The AV Club - December 2010 | [
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Les Yeux Noirs, Profiled | [
"Rolando Arrieta profiles the French musical group, \"Dark Eyes,\" (Les Yeux Noirs), which performs Gypsy and Jewish music on acoustic and electric instruments. Singer and violinist Erik Slabiak and his brother, Olivier, grew up in Paris in the 1970s, the sons of Jewish immigrants from Poland. They quit their stud... | [
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China Celebrates Singles Day By Buying Stuff | [
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Gut Check: Gas-Sniffing Capsule Charts The Digestive Tract | [
"To study the human gut and the microbes that live within it, scientists have a couple of options. They can grab a small piece of tissue from the gastrointestinal tract or collect a sample of fecal matter. Neither way is ideal, says Jack Gilbert, a microbiologist and director of the Microbiome Center at the Univers... | [
"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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Romero on Malats: Spanish Serenade | [
"Guitarist Pepe Romero tells the story of how the guitar brought his mother and father together. He's at the Guitar Marathon in New York City, playing the romantic and beautiful Spanish Serenade by Joaquin Malats."
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Film Director Rob Sitch | [
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American Eagle Fined $900K For Long Tarmac Delays | [
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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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Happy 50th Birthday, Kermit! | [
"It's easy being green... when it's your birthday: Kermit the Frog turns 50 years old Monday. Barry Gordemer, <EM>Morning Edition</EM> senior producer and puppeteer, has this birthday tribute to the star of <EM>The Muppet Show</EM> and countless movies and videos."
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Letters: Blu-ray, Paul Potts | [
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A Slam Dunk Vote: Basketball Arenas Transform To Polling Places | [
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The Most Serene Republic's Abstract Celebration | [
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