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From The New Cd, Pieter | [
"From the new CD, Pieter Wispelwey and Florilegium play the final movement of Haydn's Cello Concerto in C major. (Channel Classics CCS 7395)"
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Double Take 'Toons: Judd Me Not? | [
"Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has already started running ads against actress Ashley Judd — an undeclared candidate — for McConnell's seat in the 2014 elections. Taylor Jones sees it as a classic matchup, while Jeff Danziger thinks McConnell is just as vulnerable on his right."
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"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Wall Street Bonuses Expected To Be Reduced | [
"Bonuses might be thought of as icing on the cake. But on Wall Street, bonuses can make up the bulk of a banker's pay. New reports say bonuses this year will be down sharply. For top executives, they could be cut by more than half. The reason is falling revenue and political pressure to limit payouts."
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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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Obama Is 'Dithering' On Afghanistan & 'Giving In' To Left, Cheney Says | [
"Conservative pundit William Kristol said former vice president Dick Cheney would be giving a \"real humdinger\" of a speech last night, and Cheney did just that. At the Center for Security Policy in Washington, Cheney: -- Said \"the White House must stop dithering while America's armed forces are in danger\" in Af... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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What's in a Song: High School Mariachi Band | [
"Our occasional series, \"What's in a Song\" continues this week with the story of how Mariachi music is inspiring a group of high school immigrants from the Mexican state of Michoacan."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Senate Unveils Plan To Reduce Emissions | [
"The health care reform bill is the main draw in Washington, but there's another big show soon to come: a bill to protect the climate from global warming. The bill is the Senate's version of an energy and climate measure the House of Representatives passed in June. California Democrat Barbara Boxer is expected to ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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'Morning Edition' Returns: Dixie Politics | [
"Maurice Bessinger flies the Confederate flag over his restaurant in Columbia, S.C., and distributes literature with titles including <EM>The South Was Right</EM> and <EM>Myths of American Slavery</EM>. Bessinger charges that four grocery chains have stopped carrying his barbecue sauce because they disagree with h... | [
"Stories: 1) Peter Sagal, Exploring 'Vice' So We Don't Have To 2) A Chorus of Movie Musicals Reprised on DVD"
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Athlete April Holmes Triumphs after Tragedy | [
"April Holmes was a standout track-and-field athlete before she lost one of her legs in an accident. Now, as the world's fastest amputee, she's expected to win gold in this year's Para Olympics. Holmes talks with Farai Chideya about her struggles and triumphs on and off the track."
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Kentucky Democratic Primary To Decide Who Will Face McConnell Shows Split In Party | [
"Kentuckians on Tuesday will weigh in on the suddenly competitive race among Democrats vying to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Former Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath was the clear favorite in the race early on, having raised millions of dollars with the help of establishment Democratic leade... | [
"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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Latino USA Episode 844 | [
"Story: Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks with Voto Latino Executive Director Maria Teresa Petersen about the debate being sparked by Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination. Commentator Joe Pacheco shares his thoughts on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination and Nuyorican pride. Latino USA contributor Diantha Parker repo... | [
"Guest: Arthur Allen, a Former Associated Press Foreign Correspondent and Journalist with Slate (Archive from 3/13/07)"
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Blacks and the Criminal Justice System | [
"Today, we begin a new month-long series, focused on the different aspects of the criminal justice system. More than 60 percent of those now in prison are racial and ethnic minorities. To explore these trends and more, Farai Chideya talks with Ryan King, a policy analyst with The Sentencing Project, a non-profit ... | [
"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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Pence Says Turkey Has Agreed To Suspend Its Incursion Into Syria | [
"Updated at 5:49 p.m. ET U.S. Vice President Pence says he has brokered a cease-fire deal with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to suspend the Turkish incursion into northern Syria, targeting Kurdish forces. However, minutes later, the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu stated that he did not consider... | [
"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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Carter Sees Hope in Palestinian Vote | [
"Mahmoud Abbas, endorsed by the late Yasser Arafat's Fatah movement, is the overwhelming favorite in Sunday's election for president of the Palestinian Authority. Among those monitoring the vote will be former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who says he sees optimism among the electorate. Hear Carter and NPR's Renee M... | [
"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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Medicaid Cuts In Wisconsin Would Undermine Training For Adults With Disabilities | [
"It's morning meeting time at Our Place Day Services, a day center for adults with disabilities, housed in a small concrete and glass building on Lovers Lane in Slinger, Wis. About 30 people are gathered here, around a long table, reciting the pledge of allegiance. One man paces alongside the table, another sits in... | [
"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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Alzheimer's Onstage: New Works Explore Personal Stories Behind The Disease | [
"Two works now onstage in two different cities are both tackling the stories behind Alzheimer’s disease. One is a new opera in Philadelphia that tells those stories from the patients’ point of view. The other is a play by Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan that’s making its Broadway debut. I... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Officer Charged In Freddie Gray's Death Testifies He Did Nothing Wrong | [
"Baltimore police officer William Porter accused in the death of Freddie Gray has testified in his own defense. Porter says he saw no sign of injury when he checked on Gray in a police van last April."
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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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GOP Presidential Candidates Vow To Continue Fight Against Obamacare | [
"The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. When it comes to Republican presidential candidates, they say the political fight over Obamacare isn't going anywhere."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Bible As Official State Book? Tennessee's Governor Vetoes Bill. -- Obama Administration Issues New Rules For Offshore Drilling. And here are more early headlines: House GOP Squabbles, Will Miss Deadline To Pass Budget. (Washington Post) Deadly Earthquake Strikes Souther... | npr | {
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Court To Sperm Donor: You Owe Child Support | [
"A little more than four years ago, William Marotta saw an ad on Craigslist — a lesbian couple, Angela Bauer and Jennifer Schreiner, was looking for a sperm donor so that they could conceive. Marotta answered the ad and all parties signed a contract the couple had downloaded, aimed at relieving Marotta of any... | [
"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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Taliban's New Political Office Is A 'Game-Changer' | [
"The Taliban has announced it is setting up an office in the Gulf state of Qatar as part of a process that might lead to peace talks in Afghanistan. Michael Semple, a fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School, talks to Renee Montagne about an article he's written for <em>Foreign ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Raytheon And United Technologies To Merge, Create Aerospace Juggernaut | [
"Pending shareholder approval, Raytheon and United Technologies are merging, making their new combined company the second largest aerospace company after Boeing. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks to CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney). This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Manning Could Face Decades In Prison; Hearing Starts Today. -- Forgotten In Cell For Days, Student Reaches $4.1 Million Settlement. And here are more early headlines: NSA Leaker's Father Says FBI Asked Him To Call Son Home. (Washington Post) Polls Open In Zimbabwe; Pres... | npr | {
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Mugabe Sweeps Urban Poor in Zimbabwe | [
"Aid groups estimate 300,000 of Zimbabwe's urban poor have lost their homes in a new push by President Robert Mugabe. He says \"Operation Clear Out the Trash\" will wipe out illegal ghettos in the capital of Harare and cut crime. But political opposition groups see the campaign as punishment against those who rec... | [
"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 Record Company On World Cafe | [
"L.A. band The Record Company first connected over a John Lee Hooker album called Hooker N' Heat, on which the legendary boogie bluesman collaborated with Canned Heat. The guitar-bass-drums trio's debut album is called Give It Back To You. Hear the band perform songs from the record in the audio segment above, and ... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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#1301: Schmutz on the Clutch | [
"This week on Car Talk, Dana's Jetta is shaking violently in 1st Gear. Could the culprit be the dreaded (and highly technical) \"schmutz on the clutch?\" Meanwhile, in Dallas, Dr. Paul's life has been a Country-Western song: he totaled his car, his wife left him, and his dog died. Can Tom and Ray help him choose a ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Not My Job: Project Runway's Tim Gunn Gets Quizzed On Terrible Fashion | [
"Since he's always urging designers to \"make it work,\" we've invited him to play a game called \"You're never going to make that work.\" <em>Originally broadcast June 6, 2014.</em>"
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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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Cheney, Miller Level Strong Attacks at Kerry | [
"Vice President Dick Cheney and Sen. Zell Miller hammer at Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, saying the Massachusetts senator is weak on national security and has changed his stance on Iraq and other issues. The attacks came on the third night of the Republican National Convention, as Cheney accepted the ... | [
"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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Poo And You: A Journey Into The Guts Of A Microbiome | [
"The trillions of microbes that live in our guts and on our skin have the power to affect our health in big ways — from stomach disorders and autoimmune diseases to acne and mood. The secret life of what scientists call our microbiota has remained largely obscured, however, because many of the organisms in the gut ... | [
"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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Skiers Rejoice! Upstate New York Has Snow | [
"Snow is a big part of the culture and the joy of life in Upstate New York. Because of this week's storm, some of the region's ski resorts are already open for business."
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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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Our Ability To Digest Alcohol May Have Been Key To Our Survival | [
"As we're sipping away on a glass of stout or Merlot, we probably take for granted our ability to digest the alcohol in the drink. Alcohol, or dietary ethanol (as scientists like to call it), is technically a toxin — imbibing too much can lead to a hangover and even poisoning, of course. But thanks to enzymes in ou... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Prom Dresses, Without the Price Tag | [
"For high school girls throughout California, senior prom is all about the dress, even more than the dance or even the date. But for a lot of girls, shopping for the perfect dress also means figuring out how to pay for it. One Bay Area organization is helping some girls put together the perfect look, without the pr... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Book News: 'The Great Gypsy'? School Reading List Is Error-Riddled | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. A school district in Long Island, N.Y., has flunked its own summer reading list. The Hempstead Public Schools list features authors such as \"George Ornell\" and \"Emily Bonte,\" (properly spelled Orwell and Brontë) alongside dozens... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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U.S. Airstrike Targets 'Jihadi John' In Raqqa, Syria | [
"The Department of Defense says U.S. forces conducted an airstrike targeting an Islamic State figure known as \"Jihadi John,\" who has appeared in videotaped murders of Americans and other hostages. Officials have not said whether the attack Thursday on a location in Raqqa, Syria, killed \"John,\" whose real name i... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Retailers Brace For Slump As Rebate Checks Wane | [
"Two traditionally thrifty retailers, Wal-Mart and Costco, helped overall June retail sales exceed expectations. But that good news may not last now that most of the government stimulus checks have been sent out and gas prices continue to climb. Many retailers are bracing for a weak back-to-school season. RENEE MON... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Ed Reed On Piano Jazz | [
"Like many artists of his generation, singer Ed Reed saw his career interrupted by drug use and incarceration. JazzTimes magazine recently ran a piece on the Narcotic Farm, a prison for addicts in Lexington, Ky., known for the jazz players who performed behind bars. San Quentin, where Reed did his time, also hosted... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Candidates Trade Fire Over Coal In Ohio | [
"Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in far eastern Ohio on Tuesday — seemingly in the middle of nowhere. But Beallsville is in the middle of coal country, and this site was carefully chosen. There's a battle over messaging on coal in Ohio, a state with huge coal reserves and an important but troubled... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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The Expanding Power of a Recess Appointment | [
"The Senate balked at confirming John Bolton partly because of his reputation for being abrasive with colleagues and for also being harshly critical of the United Nations. Throughout American history, presidents have angered senators by using recess appointments"
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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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Bush Faces Dilemma in Addressing Iraq Issue | [
"Renee Montagne talks with News Analyst Cokie Roberts about public opinion polls on Iraq and how the Bush administration can change the subject of Iraq to its advantage."
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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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Trump Expects Democrats To Support His Tax Overhaul. Will They? | [
"Rachel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, the ranking member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee. He expects only a handful of Democrats will support the tax plan."
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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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U.S., Britain Offer to Ease Deadline on Iraq | [
"The United States and Britain say they would extend -- briefly -- a deadline for Iraq to comply with U.N. demands to disarm. Meanwhile, President Bush works the phones trying to enlist support from U.N. Security Council members for a U.S.-British resolution that could lead to war. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports."
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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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Milton Kaye Remembered | [
"We commemorate the life of pianist Milton Kaye, who famously accompanied violinist Jascha Heiftetz. Kaye's musical tastes were eclectic, and he was also a sought-after arranger and ensemble musician. We hear him in an NPR interview earlier this year -- and, from that same session in his New York apartment, he also... | [
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Helping Kids Addicted To Vaping | [
"Some cities and states have taken steps to ban flavored vaping products that are popular with children. But the policies don’t directly help children who are already addicted. There is a school district in Fairfax County, Virginia, that is trying to address that issue. WAMU’s Kavitha Cardoza (@KavithaC... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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Letters: The Value Of Doodling And Harvey Pekar | [
"<em>Talk of the Nation</em> listeners commented on the past week's shows, and included their remembrances of cartoonist and Cleveland-native Harvey Pekar. Also, Lynda Barry, author of <em>Picture This,</em> sent in the page she doodled on during her interview with Neal Conan."
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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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Petco Welcomes All Leashed Pets, Including Texas Man's Steer | [
"Vincent Browning took his Ankole-Watusi steer — an animal with enormous horns that commonly weighs more than 1,000 pounds — to Petco. Considered gentle, the leashed steer was welcomed."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Do You Have The Right Eyeballs, Or Just The Regular Kind? | [
"There's a fascinating article in Forbes about what shows make the most money -- which isn't necessarily the same question as which shows get the most viewers. \"It's not necessarily just eyeballs that advertisers are buying here,\" explains Ed Gentner, senior vice president of video investment activation at Media... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Jonathan Edwards Reflects On Making Music And Rediscovering Family | [
"Singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards had his first big hit, the protest song “Sunshine,” back in 1971. He’s still engaging audiences around the country and has a new album, “Tomorrow’s Child,” that draws on his life lessons. Here & Now’s Lisa Mullins invited him and his guit... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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An Encore From Violinist | [
"An encore from violinist Robert McDuffie: George Gershwin's \"It Ain't Necessarily So.\" Recorded in concert with pianist Charles Abramovic at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. (92nd Street Y)"
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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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White House Cracks Down on Travel to Cuba | [
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Facts Could Win Out on Vaccines...and Three-Minute Fiction Returns | [
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New York AG Sues Ernst And Young | [
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Facebook's Newest Challenger: Google Plus | [
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Trump: Romney Got A Laugh, But Birther 'Issue' Is No Joke | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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What's Next In The Rescue Plan? | [
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Cost Of Medical Procedures Varies Widely Across U.S. | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Obama Criticizes New Arizona Immigration Law | [
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Hadley: U.S. Should Stay Engaged with Iraq | [
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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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Paterno Family Will Appeal Sanctions; NCAA Rejects Attempt | [
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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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Grunge Pioneer Chris Cornell Tries Neo Soul | [
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People Are Talking ... About These Five Books | [
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"Stories: 1) Bill Flanagan, Fondly Biting the TV-Network Hand 2) Devouring TV's Hits, Whole Seasons at a Time 3) Teddy Thompson, Talking Up 'Down Low'"
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Making the Case Against the Aryan Brotherhood Gang | [
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"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Heather Nauert Withdraws From Consideration For U.N. Ambassador | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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From A January 14th Concert | [
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Taboo Revival: Talking Private Parts In Public Places | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Comet ISON Is No More, NASA Says | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Satire In Politics: When Does It Go Too Far? | [
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"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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Former LAPD Officer Accused Of Killing Three People Spent Time In The Navy | [
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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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The Power Of Plants To Heal And Harm | [
"Michael Pollan is a best-selling author. His latest work looks at three psychoactive plants and has left him making some bold claims. He says it wasn’t just coal that fueled the Industrial Revolution, but caffeine. Alongside opium and mescaline, caffeine features prominently in his new book, “This Is Your Mind on ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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European Markets Open Lower | [
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GOP Leaders Endorse Schwarzenegger | [
"Several GOP leaders endorse California gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger while sending subtle pleas to a rival Republican, State Sen. Tom McClintock, to drop out. But McClintock vows to stay in the Oct. 7 election. NPR's Carrie Kahn reports."
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'The Dictator' Rules With A Satirist's Fist | [
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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U.N. Weapons Hunt Reaches Saddam's Palace | [
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GDP Shrank 1% In 2Q; Decline Is Much Less Than In Previous Quarters | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Hamilton: An American Musical | [
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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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News Brief: Trump In Las Vegas, Gun Control, Theresa May's Troubles | [
"President Trump is traveling to Las Vegas Wednesday after Sunday's mass shooting. Also, Democrats are pushing for measures related to gun control, and Theresa May's conservative party is in disarray."
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Foreign Policy: Sanford's Lone Cry For Argentina | [
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"Stories: 1) 'One Party Country' Dissects Why Republicans Win 2) New Biography Burns With Dickinson's White Heat'"
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Beethoven Sonata Series | [
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Putin, Russia's Man Of Action, Is Slowed By Injury | [
"Take it easy, tough guy. Russian officials are acknowledging that President Vladimir Putin has been slowed by back problems, but they insist he won't be sidelined for long. Rumors about an injury began to float in early September, when the Russian leader was seen wincing at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation su... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Usher Takes His Tour To China | [
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In South Africa, Crime And Violence Are Permanent Headlines | [
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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 Intelligence Report and U.S.-Iran Diplomacy | [
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Commentary: Quagmire in Iraq | [
"Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr says this weekend's Shiite uprising in Iraq, coming eleven months after President Bush announced \"Mission Accomplished,\" conjures up an unpleasant term from the Vietnam era: quagmire."
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Changing Field: A New Guideline On What To Call That Washington Football Team | [
"And so NPR is pulling back on using the name of the Washington football team after all. Seven months after NPR editors officially declared that they would continue to use the team's name in news reports, Mark Memmott, the standards editor, issued this guidance to the newsroom Friday: A Word About The Name Of Wash... | [
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Nuclear Containment in 2004 | [
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Top Court Rules In Favor Of Wal-Mart | [
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The Popularity Of 'Westworld' Points To Our Anxiety About AI, The Show's Creators Say | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Lobbyist Groups Vie For Share of Health Law Pie | [
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Rebels Could Be Involved In Syrian Peace Talks | [
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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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'Deep Throat's' Lovelace, And The Linda She Used To Be | [
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Wheelmen,' 'Jezebel' And '12 Years A Slave' | [
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"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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Whitewater Investigation Ends | [
"NPR's Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg reports on the plea bargain between Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr and former Associate Attorney General Webster Hubbell, which ends the Arkansas phase of Starr's five-year-long investigation. Starr and Hubbell appeared in federal court in Washington yesterday."
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Demand For Pandemic-Related Mortgage Bailout Plans Drops | [
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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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I Reflect in Your General Direction | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Politicians Consider Gains, Losses Post-Bin Laden | [
"Osama bin Laden's death continues dominating global headlines. In the U.S., politicians are considering how this event might affect them and their parties. Host Michel Martin breaks down the political implications of the raid on bin Laden with <em>Atlanta Journal Constitution's</em> Cynthia Tucker and <em>U.S. New... | [
"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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In Increasingly Red Louisiana, Democrat Landrieu Struggles To Hold On | [
"Listening to Sen. Mary Landrieu's opponents, you might think President Obama was up for re-election. Tuesday night in Shreveport, the three candidates faced off in a debate for the first time. Democrat Landrieu is waging hard-fought battle for re-election in a race that could help decide which party has control of... | [
"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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Cullen Murphy Reads 'Are We Rome?' | [
"Book Tour is a new Web feature and podcast. Each week we present leading authors of fiction and nonfiction as they read from and discuss their work. In Cullen Murphy's new book, Are We Rome? the author argues that in fact we are — just in unexpected ways. It's not so much America's tendency toward decadence and ... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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What Happens Behind The Scenes Of Nominating A Supreme Court Justice? | [
"What happens behind the scenes as a president gets ready to name a nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court? NPR's Ari Shapiro gets some insight from C. Boyden Gray, who served as White House counsel during the administration of George H. W. Bush when Justices David Souter and Clarence Thomas were nominated."
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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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Police: Gunman Planned Long Siege at Amish School | [
"Three children are dead and at least seven other girls are critically wounded after an attack on an Amish school in Lancaster County, Pa. The gunman, Charles Carl Roberts IV of nearby Bart, Pa., parked a pickup outside the door of the one-room West Nickle Mines Amish school Monday morning. Officials say that af... | [
"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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'Persistent Engagement': The Phrase Driving A More Assertive U.S. Spy Agency | [
"The head of the National Security Agency, Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, has a catchphrase: \"persistent engagement.\" This covers a broad spectrum of cyber activities at the nation's largest spy agency. But at its core, it means relentlessly tracking adversaries, and increasingly, taking offensive action against them. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Does The U.S. Or China Have More Leverage In Ongoing Trade Talks? | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish talks with former China trade negotiator Amy Celico about who has the upper hand in the current round of trade talks, China or the U.S."
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Honored With Statue | [
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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'Love That Bunch' Immortalizes Lifelong Troublemaker Aline Kominsky-Crumb | [
"If you look up \"unruly\" in a thesaurus, there are about two dozen synonyms. You've got disorderly, rebellious, impulsive and recalcitrant; then there's turbulent, unmanageable, restive and riotous. Aline Kominsky-Crumb is eager to claim all of them. Since the '70s, when she started publishing her works in variou... | [
"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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Amid Gathering Of World Leaders, Trump's Meeting With Putin Stands Out | [
"President Trump arrives in Poland on Wednesday afternoon. Over the next few days, he'll be attending a Group of 20 summit and meeting with a wide array of world leaders. It's likely none of those meetings will be more closely scrutinized than Trump's first face-to-face sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Puti... | [
"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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