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House Passes Republican-Endorsed Tax Cuts | [
"The House of Representatives passes a Republican plan to cut taxes and continue capital gains breaks through 2010. Supporters say the plan has helped the economy grow, while opponents -- mostly Democrats -- say it benefits only the rich. The House bill differs from what is being considered in the Senate."
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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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Week In Politics: House Intel Committee, GOP Health Care Bill | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks to political commentators Kimberly Atkins of the <em>Boston Herald</em> and Guy Benson of Townhall.com for the about the controversy surrounding the House Intelligence Committee, the debate over the GOP health care bill and Democrats' plan to filibuster Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.... | [
"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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Mormons Confront Negative Ideas About Their Faith | [
"The failed presidential bid of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has many of his fellow Mormons wondering why so many people seem to dislike them. The Romney candidacy focused unprecedented attention on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mormons who took part in the effort were surprised by the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Charles Barkley for Governor? | [
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: Sandy Visits Times Square; Yes, Virginia, The Election Is Almost Over; Mickey Strikes Back!"
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Willie Mae Seaton's Legacy: A Restaurant That Defines New Orleans | [
"Seaton won a James Beard award for her cooking, and her restaurant, Scotch House, became internationally famous. It wasn't about scotch; it was about fried chicken. Seaton died Saturday at 99."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The 'Burn' That Saved Forests 2) Hal Holbrook: A Lifetime Of Diverse Roles 3) In 'Still Here,' A Fully Committed Joaquin Phoenix"
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Markets Teeter As Tuesday's Debt Deadline Nears | [
"The debt ceiling stalemate in Washington has given some investors the jitters. The market saw a 600-point drop last week and many warn that the county's AAA credit rating could suffer if a debt deal isn't reached by Tuesday's deadline. NPR's Chris Arnold reports that most economists are hopeful that lawmakers will... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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Tired Of Doom And Gloom? Here's The Best Good News Of 2013 | [
"Being a news consumer means you're constantly on the receiving end of bad news. War, unemployment, crime, political dysfunction β it can be enough to make you think we humans aren't doing anything right. But good news: We are. As the year draws to an end, here's a look at a few areas of real progress in the U.S. a... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Azerbaijan Pipeline Project Prompts Opposition | [
"Construction begins on a 2,000-mile pipeline that will pump crude oil from Azerbaijan to Turkey. But some criticize the project, saying the pipeline cuts through environmentally and culturally sensitive areas, including the Gobustan National Reserve. The reserve is home to some of the world's oldest human settleme... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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The Swell Season live, 07-27-2007 | [
"The Swell Season in concert. Playing under the name The Swell Season, Irish singer Glen Hansard and Czech new-comer Marketa Irglova sing affecting folk-rock songs with blissful harmonies. Hear the stars of the sleeper hit musical Once recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C."
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"Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)"
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Double Take 'Toons: Senators Cheney And Palin? | [
"Sarah Palin says she's considered entering Alaska's 2014 Senate race, and Liz Cheney has announced she'll try to unseat GOP Sen. Mike Enzi in Wyoming. Lee Judge and Jimmy Margulies give both the traditional cartoonists' welcome."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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More Evidence Confirms ISIS Is Behind Paris Attacks | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Dina Temple Raston about a suspect French police have identified as the mastermind. And, Will McCants, author of <em>The ISIS Apocalypse</em>, comments on the impact of ISIS."
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"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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Getting Tough In Bosnia | [
"-- NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that the US has decided to get tough on Bosnia and make sure the Dayton peace accord is implemented. Advisors say a small group of powerful Serb hardliners has been sabotaging the peace process. A week ago, NATO forces moved to arrest two indicted war criminals, one was killed, the oth... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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A Basement Full of Bob Marley | [
"In the first of a two-part series commemorating the life of the late musical legend Bob Marley, NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates visits reggae historian Roger Steffens and examines his vast collection of the singer's memorabilia -- posters, records, t-shirts and other items that fill up his Los Angeles-area basement."
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"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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'Healing Through Harvesting': Gleaning Unwanted Fruit Helps Refugees In Need | [
"Tilahun Liben thought he was seeing things. Surely that mound of orange orbs under those trees near his church couldn't be oranges. Could they? It was 2010, and Liben had just arrived in Tucson, Ariz., as a refugee from Ethiopia. He had been a musician, playing saxophone in nightclubs, but that life ended abruptly... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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In The Pandemic's 1st Year, 3 Huge Losses In 1 Family | [
"In the year since the World Health Organization first declared a global pandemic, on March 11, 2020, millions of families have endured the excruciating rise and fall of the U.S. outbreak. The waves of sickness have left them with untold wounds, even as hospitalizations ebb and infections subside. Some Americans ha... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Who Are You Calling A Racist? | [
"Former President George W. Bush flared against critics who called his response to Hurricane Katrina racist. Rapper Kanye West said during a 2005 telethon for hurricane survivors: \"George Bush doesn't care about black people.\" The president responded: \"That really hurt. You can disagree with my politics, but don... | [
"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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Simplifying Soup: Campbell's Tinkers With Chicken Noodle Recipe | [
"Campbell's Soup has announced they're cutting their ingredients list. NPR reports on the move to simplify soup."
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"Stories: 1) Venter 'Decodes' Genome Project Controversy 2) Sitcom Takes Lighthearted Approach to 'Aliens'"
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Tracking Al-Qaida's Media Production Team | [
"Analyst Evan Kohlmann talks with Renee Montagne about al-Qaida's public relations arm and multimedia production team, al-Sahab. The group produced a video that connected al-Qaida to the USS Cole bombing in 2000, and has since produced high-quality videos and audio tapes about al-Qaida's activities around the world... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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What Do The Protests Say About Egypt's New Leader? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks with Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution about how the protests in Egypt are shedding light on Egyptian President Mohammad Morsi. What kind of leader is he proving to be? And what kind of relationship can the U.S., and Obama, build with him?"
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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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The News Roundup βΒ Domestic | [
"The U.S economy continues to struggle during the pandemic as 3.8 million more Americans filed for unemployment. This brings the count to more than 30 million jobless in just over six weeks, according to the Labor Department.Β Meanwhile, the U.S. gross domestic product fell by 4.8%, the worst economic decline since... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Fighting Fire With Fire: Why Some Burns Are Good For Nature | [
"Wildfires were once essential to the American West. Prairies and forests burned regularly, and those fires not only determined the mix of flora and fauna that made up the ecosystem, but they regenerated the land. When people replaced wilderness with homes and ranches, they aggressively eliminated fire. But now, sc... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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This Thanksgiving, Indulge In A Buffet Of Musical Casseroles | [
"Renee Montagne talks to music commentator Miles Hoffman who compares classical music pieces to casseroles. A good casserole needs contrasting but complementary ingredients to make something delicious."
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Episode 682: When CEO Pay Exploded | [
"Politicians have argued for decades that CEOs are overpaid. But there's this precise moment in the 1990s when CEO pay suddenly shot up. We find out what happened. It involves Bill Clinton's campaign promises, and Silicon Valley workers taking to the streets to protest an accounting rule. Find us: Twitter/ Facebook... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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'The Blessing Cup': Polacco And Her Family Of Storytellers | [
"Patricia Polacco has written and illustrated more than 90 picture books. Her young readers are drawn to her stories about family and growing up. She has won many awards for her illustrations, which are done in gorgeous, full watercolor. Polacco's latest book is called The Blessing Cup. Polacco tells NPR's Jacki Ly... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Childhood Stories From A | [
"Childhood stories from a master miniaturist: Maurice Ravel's \"Mother Goose\" Suite, performed in June at the University of Maryland at College Park by the young musicians of the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic and conductor Peter Bay. (Mobile Master Recordings)"
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"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Loch Ness Underwater Walker Nears 'Finish Line' | [
"NPR's Melissa Block talks with Lloyd Scott, who is about to finish a marathon beneath the surface of Loch Ness in Scotland -- wearing an antique diving suit that weighs nearly 200 pounds. Scott, who is a former leukemia sufferer, is \"running\" beneath the lake to raise money for leukemia charities. He expects to... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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The Odd Jobs Of Dave King | [
"Among musicians, drummers are the explorers, the tinkerers, the polymaths. They don't just play one instrument, but dozens at the very least. With so many jobs to hold down at the same time, drummer Dave King β best known as a member of the trio The Bad Plus β recently spoke to me about his work life. He was on hi... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Essay: A Peabody-Winning Everest Assignment | [
"I received the final go-ahead from NPR to cover the Wyoming Centennial Everest Expedition -- aka Cowboys on Everest -- just three days before the Aug. 1 departure date for the three-month trip. I sprinted out to REI, dropped $2,000 on long underwear and Gortex, subleased my apartment and was off. We were climb... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Poland's Overhaul Of Its Courts Leads To Confrontation With European Union | [
"WARSAW β Growing up under Soviet rule, MaΕgorzata Gersdorf says she yearned for a day when Poland would have freedom and justice. As a young lawyer, she took part in the Solidarity labor movement that sparked the transformation from communism to democracy in her country. After Poland's first democratic elections i... | [
"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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Should the U.S. 'Talk with the Enemy'? | [
"Is it appropriate or effective for the U.S. to initiate direct talks with the leaders of rogue nations? Leslie Gelb of the Council on Foreign Relations believes these conversations can produce positive results. Author Robert Kaufman, professor of Public Policy at Pepperdine University, is skeptical about negotiat... | [
"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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Trump's Trade Spat With Canada May Have Serious Repercussions | [
"Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada have strained their relationship. Steve Inskeep talks to Max Boot of the Council on Foreign Relations about how damaged relations are."
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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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Analyzing Democrats' Word Shift On Health Care | [
"When President Obama and congressional Democrats began their drive this year to revamp health policies, they promised to expand health care coverage and to make it more affordable. The health bill passed by the House β and a similar measure pending in the Senate β boost the number of people covered by health insu... | [
"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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A Recipe of Thanks for Generosity | [
"John and Anne Patterson from Baltimore, Md., share their recipe for Czechoslovakian Moon Cookies, writing: \"This is a gift of thanks for generosity from Jaraslava (Jerri) Pouska to the family of origin of John Patterson and his wife, Anne, and their own family, his students, their friends of the heart, their fami... | [
"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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After A Promising Start, 'The Predator' Loses The Scent | [
"You know a movie is lousy when its most ardent partisans β which in the case of Shane Black's new definite-article-attaching Predator sequel-not-reboot The Predator, are me, myself, and this guy right here with the thumbs β are reduced to tepid, mildly defensive endorsements like \"It's one helluva good time at th... | [
"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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The Ghostly Sound Of The Theremin | [
"Even if youβre not familiar with the musical instrument called the theremin, chances are youβve heard its ghostly sound. The theremin is unique because of how itβs played: you make music without touching it. Theremin player Jon Bernhardt discusses the instrument and plays some music for Here & Now’s Sacha Pf... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Californians Hope Alert System Will Help Catch Drivers Who Hit-And-Run | [
"Most of the 7,500 people who fled an accident in Los Angeles county last year will never be caught. But a proposed statewide hit-and-run system could get some of these drivers off the streets."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Aurora, Colo., Tries To Capitalize On Its Ethnic Riches | [
"Aurora, Colo., became a familiar name this summer, in the wake of a mass shooting at a local movie theater. But there's much more to this Denver suburb than the recent tragedy. Just ask Ethiopian immigrant Fekade Balcha. Balcha's apartment, on Aurora's north side, sits in a dense neighborhood of squat brick apartm... | [
"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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Wie Takes Golf World by Storm | [
"At 14, Michelle Wie is believed to be the youngest person -- male or female -- ever to play the PGA Tour, which begins Thursday. NPR's Melissa Block talks with <EM>Honolulu Advertiser</EM> sportswriter Ann Miller about how a Korean-American teenager's powerful swing and no-limits attitude captivates fans and fell... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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English Spoken Poorly Here β and There | [
"Sheilah Kast speaks with James Cochrane about grammatical errors that are becoming more common in spoken and written English. Cochrane is author of <EM>Between You and I: A Little Book of Bad English</EM>."
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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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Power of Wind Can Build and Destroy | [
"Commentator Ruth Levy Guyer reflects on the power of wind -- to spark life by spreading seeds, to cause disease by spreading pathogens, and to disturb the psyche. Guyer teaches courses in bioethics and infectious diseases at Haverford College."
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"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Gates, Mullen Urge Patience In Afghan War | [
"Defense Secretary Robert Gates and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen do not believe it is time for the U.S. to get out of Afhganistan. Gates told reporters at the Pentagon on Thursday, that he doesn't \"believe that the war is slipping through the administration's fingers.\""
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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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Judge Orders Boy Who Started Oregon Wildfire To Pay $36 Million In Restitution | [
"The teenager who threw fireworks into a canyon last year, starting a fire in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge that burned nearly 47,000 acres, has been ordered to pay $36.6 million in restitution β although the judge acknowledges that the boy won't be able to pay it in full. The teen, whose name has not been released... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Force Says It Has Retaken Kunduz From Taliban. -- Joaquin Lashes Bahamas, Could Have Eastern U.S. In Crosshairs. -- Syrian Opposition Says Russian Airstrikes Aren't Targeting ISIS. And here are more early headlines: A New Blast Shakes Chinese City, A Day After Pa... | npr | {
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Katrina Evacuees Make Do in Washington, D.C. | [
"Baby Kiara was born in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Now she and her parents are living in an apartment in Maryland. The transition hasn't been easy for them. This evacuee family is one of hundreds that are now living in the Washington, D.C. area."
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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On Location: Mansfield, Ohio's 'Shawshank' Industry | [
"The 1994 prison drama The Shawshank Redemption is a Hollywood rarity, in that it wasn't shot in Hollywood. The filmmakers didn't use New York or Toronto either. Instead, Shawshank was filmed almost entirely on location, in and around the Rust Belt city of Mansfield, Ohio, about halfway between Columbus and Clevela... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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09/19/14: NPR Presents Michel Martin: A Broader Way | [
"On Friday, September 19th, 2014, NPR host Michel Martin had a conversation on the changing Broadway landscape. She sat down with award-winning playwrights from diverse walks of life, exploring how artists are challenging a canon that has traditionally been by, for and about the white experience. The conversation f... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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McConnell's Impeachment Trial Resolution, China Virus Outbreak, Philippines Volcano | [
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NPR News Agenda: Moussaoui; Hamas-Fatah Tensions | [
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"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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The Story Of Steadman, Drawn From His 'Gonzo' Art | [
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Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure, Cancels Events Until Further Notice | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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The Avalanches Explain Their New Album, 'We Will Always Love You' | [
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"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer JhenΓ© Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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16 Number One Songs From Our First 16 Years | [
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Researchers Test Microbe Wipe To Promote Babies' Health After C-Sections | [
"Babies get a lot from their mothers. But babies born by cesarean section don't pass through the birth canal and miss out on the benefits from picking up Mom's microbes on the way out. Researchers studying the human microbiome have asked: Could there be a way to fix that? If so, it might help restore the microbes a... | [
"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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Netherlands Has Its Own Afghan Exit Strategy | [
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Arrest Made In Detroit Bomb Case | [
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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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N.C. Democrats Try To Shake Off Pre-Convention Blues | [
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Election Coverage: Where to Find the BPP | [
"As the election results come in tonight, NPR will have all kinds of coverage. And we'll keep the fires burning, here and on our Twitter feed. (BPP friend Andy Carvin will be Tweeting over at the NPR News Blog, too.) If you're not right with Twitter yet, not to worry. It's easy and free, and experience says it'll b... | [
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Restaurant Forced to Change Anti-Soviet Name | [
"A restaurant in Moscow called 'Anti-Soviet' has changed its name after being pressured by local officials. 'Anti-Sovetskaya,' which opened in July, was renamed 'Sovetskaya,' or 'Soviet,' on Friday. Officials said the old name offended Russia's older generation."
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Ford Motor Company's Car Production Shifted To Make Ventilators | [
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Rural Maine County Hosts Biathlon World Cup | [
"Thousands of biathlon competitors and fans have gathered in rural Aroostook County in Maine for the sport's World Cup. More than 10 years ago, Aroostook, traditionally a hub for potato farming and logging, hatched a plan to reverse the stagnant wage growth and high unemployment that plague so many sparsely populat... | [
"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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South Africa's President Faces 6th Vote Of No Confidence | [
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Afghanistan Ambassador To U.S. Discusses U.S. Security Talks With The Taliban | [
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Ride-Hailing App Geared Toward Women Debuts In Boston | [
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Google Co-Founder Moving Into CEO Slot | [
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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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Domestic Violence Policy | [
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Week In Politics: Infrastructure Meeting Goes Off The Rails | [
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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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Questions Hang in Aftermath of Mine Disaster | [
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Play Connects Pakistan's Past and Present | [
"On Thursday, former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan following an eight-year, self-imposed exile. The night before, The Leopard and the Fox opened in New York. The play tells the story of Bhutto's father, Pakistan's first democratically-elected leader. He was overthrown in 1977 by his trusted mi... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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Snowden Says Allegations He Received Russian Help Are 'Absurd' | [
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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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Gwen Ifill, A Life Remembered | [
"I spent a Millennium with Gwen Ifill. It was PBS' special Millennium coverage to ring in 2000, co-produced with the BBC. Just the two of us, planted in a studio, talking between performances, images, and interviews from around the world, hour after hour as all four numbers on the calendar flipped into a new centur... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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Theater Of The Absurd: Have Audiences Lost Their Manners? | [
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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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'Sing' Mourns The Dead, Both Buried And Unburied | [
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"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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Song Premiere: Listen To Laurel Halo's 'Sex Mission' | [
"Carnal implications abound on \"Sex Mission,\" a new techno track from the Brooklyn-based musician Laurel Halo. There's the not-exactly-subtle title, and the EP from whence it comes is called Behind the Green Door (out May 21), a nod to a ground-breaking porn flick from the 1970s. The music itself throbs like an a... | [
"The Queens, New York rapper Pharoahe Monch is a lyrical wonder perhaps best known for the 1999 song \"Simon Says.\" His latest project, Th1rt3en, is a trio making fiery, fearless music that takes an unflinching look at society's collective sins, particularly the plague of racism. We open this week's show with a sp... | npr | {
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For Muppeteers, It Isn't Easy Being Invisible | [
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"Stories: 1) A Stroll Among The Memories On 'Sesame Street' 2) The Man Behind Miss Piggy 3) Composing Silly Songs For 'Sesame Street' 4) Come And Play: 'Sesame Street' Celebrates 40 Years"
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Morehead St. Opens NCAA Tourney With Win | [
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As Fissures Between Political Camps Grow, 'Tribalism' Emerges As The Word Of 2017 | [
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Tribal Rights Hinder Child Support For Mothers | [
"Collecting child support can be difficult for many mothers, but if the father is Native American, it can be nearly impossible. Tribes are sovereign nations and don't have to comply with court-ordered child support payments. But some states, including California, are beginning to work with tribes to make sure those... | [
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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Felt In Canada, U.S. | [
"A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was felt in Toronto, Canada and elsewhere in that country as well as in the U.S. on Wednesday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey placed the quake's epicenter about 24 miles north of Cumberland, Ontario and said it occurred at about 1:41 pm ET. Many people experienced the shaking based... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the headlines we're following: As Feared, JP Morgan's Losses Are Growing; Reportedly At $3 Billion. Minorities Are Majority Of U.S. Births, Census Says. Activist Chen May Soon Have Passport, Be Able To Leave China. NATO Summit Opens This Weekend In Chicago; Pakistani President To Att... | npr | {
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New York Watches for Immigrant Boycott | [
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Millenium Bomb Plot Suspected | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the arrest of an Algerian man who was trying to smuggle explosives into Washington state. Ahmed Ressam, was charged on Friday with trying to bring explosives into the United States in what officials suspect may have been part of a millennium bomb plot."
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Seymour Hersh On Covert Operations In Iran | [
"Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh believes that the United States may be closer to armed conflict with Iran than previously imagined. He writes about Congress' funding of covert military operations in the upcoming issue of The New Yorker. A regular contributor to The New Yorker, Hersh exposed the Abu Ghraib... | [
"Stories: 1) Jane Mayer: The Risks Of A Remote-Controlled War 2) The Ethical, Psychological Effects Of Robotic Warfare 3) Nellie McKay's 'Blueberry Pie,' A Tribute to Doris Day"
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Cheney Wins Round Over Energy Policy Task Force | [
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Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales | [
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A Musical Tribute To The | [
"A musical tribute to the Cleveland Indians, who this weekend make their first World Series appearance in 41 years. Ross Duffin, who chairs the music department at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, has added some new words to music that Henry Purcell composed for his birthday ode \"Come Ye Sons of Art.\... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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Climate Change Has Ski Industry Bracing For Shorter Winters | [
"The ski industry is an important contributor to the winter economy — and it’s dealing with some pretty big changes. Among the biggest is climate. Winters are getting shorter and mountain resorts are having to adapt. Ali BudnerΒ (@ali_budner)Β from KRCC reports."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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The IMF: Economic Shepherd Or Black Sheep? | [
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Pakistani Journalist Hamid Mir | [
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IMDB Turns 15 Years Old | [
"The Internet Movie Database marks 15 years of existence this year. Commentator John Ridley points out that the Web site has become a handy tool widely used by film buffs and casual moviegoers alike, not to mention for movie industry types. Ridley is a writer and director, and author of <EM>The Drift</EM>."
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Coleman's 'Grammar' Proves Prize-Worthy | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Angular, Skittering Rock with a Creamy Center | [
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On The Money with Chris DiSimio from 91.7 WVXU | [
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Wangari Matthai | [
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Obama Keeps An Eye On Democrats' Political Scandals | [
"Democrats are busy working to get past scandals and a messy debate concerning overhauling health care. The party is worried about how November's elections might affect President Obama's effort to get a health bill passed."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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3 Afro Dominicana Writers Reflect On Their Truths | [
"The Dominican Republic has the historic distinction of being the landing spot of Christopher Columbus in 1492 after he sailed the ocean blue, but that European invasion set off a series of historical and social events that reverberate to this day. As we've discussed here on Alt.Latino many times, the Dominican Rep... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Christmas Around the Country | [
"From concert halls across the nation, Perfomance Today presents Christmas Around the Country, an annual celebration of holiday music in America. NPR's Fred Child hosts the one-hour special, with music from the Boston Camerata, Counterpoint, the St. Olaf Choir, the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, the Spivey Hall Child... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Doctor Accused Of Murder | [
"NPR''s Wendy Kaufman reports that a well-known pediatrician in Port Angeles, Washington is expected to be arraigned today on charges of second degree murder. The doctor is accused of smothering a three-day old baby who was one of his patients."
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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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New Radiohead Album Drops A Day Early, Video For 'Lotus Flower' Released | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Live Blog: 5 Escape From Sydney Cafe After Being Held Hostage. -- Organization Behind 'Kony 2012' Set To Close Its Doors In 2015. -- Rare Northern White Rhino Dies At San Diego Zoo. And here are more early headlines: Falling Oil Prices Could Signal World Financial Uncer... | npr | {
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Novelist Philip Roth | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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Recovery Won't Be 'Truly Established' Until Jobs Come Back, Bernanke Says | [
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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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Spintronics: A New Way To Store Digital Data | [
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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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Federal Government Systems Hacked | [
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