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Elon Musk, Tech Leaders Ask U.N. To Ban Automated Weapons | [
"After a number of public comments warning of the dangers of artificial intelligence, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now spearheaded an effort to ban automated weapons. Musk, along with over 100 tech leaders, penned an open letter Monday to the United Nations asking the international body to consider banning so-called ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hospital Destroyed In Deadly Aleppo Airstrike, Doctors Without Borders Says. -- After String Of Losses, Sanders Campaign To Lay Off 'Hundreds' Of Staffers. And here are more early headlines: U.N. Envoy for Syria Urges Intervention To Save Ceasefire. (New York Times) New... | npr | {
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'Towelhead': An Awakening, With Laughter And Pain | [
"Each September, the Toronto International Film Festival serves as a springboard for movies that traffic in controversy and gutsy performances, and this year's will doubtless be no exception. But any bounce the aggressively titled Towelhead might have gotten from the fest has pretty much dissipated in the year (!) ... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Sen. Roy Blunt Announces He Won't Seek Reelection In 2022 | [
"Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt has announced he will not seek another term next year, making him the latest in a string of long-serving Senate Republicans to decline a reelection bid. \"There's still a lot to do and I look forward to every day this year and next year as I continue to work for you in the Senate,\" Blunt ... | [
"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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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Long Legacy of Deadly Lewis and Clark Incident | [
"Two hundred years ago Thursday, members of the Lewis and Clark expedition killed at least one Blackfeet Indian during a stopover near the Montana town of Browning. Carolyn Gilman, curator of the Lewis and Clark National Bicentennial Exhibition, talks with Alex Chadwick about the legacy of the incident -- the only ... | [
"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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The 'Darkest Days' Are Ahead Of Us, Biden Warns About COVID-19 Pandemic | [
"Updated at 9:52 a.m. ET Wednesday President-elect Joe Biden warned Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic will get worse before it gets better. \"Our darkest days in the battle against COVID are ahead of us, not behind us,\" Biden told reporters during a year-end news conference in Wilmington, Del. He said that Am... | [
"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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What Do Billionaires Owe The Rest Of Us? | [
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"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Blackouts in California | [
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Mexican Reporters Take On Cartels Despite Risks | [
"For decades, journalists at the Tijuana newspaper <em>Zeta</em> have doggedly covered government corruption and narco-trafficking. That's made them the target of violence and threats. Bernardo Ruiz tells their stories in his new documentary, <em>Reportero</em>. He talks with guest host Celeste Headlee."
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"Good Tuesday morning - we're following these stories today: In Afghanistan: General's Plane Damaged; Afghans Start Spying On Own Troops. As Deadline To Drop Out Nears, Rep. Akin's Best Defender Is His Opponent. Diana Nyad Ends Latest Bid to Swim From Cuba To Key West. Thousands Flee California Wildfire, One Of Ma... | npr | {
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Remembering Ora Nichols, A Pioneer Of Radio Sound Effects | [
"Ora Nichols was the first — and only — woman to run a radio sound effects department during the Golden Age of Radio. She led the CBS sound team and, along with her husband Arthur Nichols, is credited with bringing the concept of sound effects to radio. Katy Sewall, co-hosts “The Bittersweet Life” podca... | [
"Stories: 1) Max Cleland, Mapping The 'Heart of a Patriot' 2) Dennis Diken's Rich And Vibrant 'Late Music' 3) Play And Power In William Safire's Words"
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Germany Under Fire In Pursuit Of Tax Evaders | [
"The Swiss are outraged that the German government wants to buy bank data on potential tax evaders from a whistleblower — data that were likely obtained illegally. Swiss politicians from the left and right are likening the German move to \"bank robbery\" and \"dealing in stolen goods.\" But the Germans believe the ... | [
"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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Discovery Astronauts Inspect Shuttle For Damage | [
"The six astronauts orbiting Earth on space shuttle Discovery are keeping busy during their mission's first full day in space. Friday, the astronauts spent around six hours conducting a heat shield inspection. A large piece of foam had fallen away from an external fuel tank after Thursday's launch, which appeared t... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Rushdie Decries 'Mindset Of The Fanatic' That Sparks Anti-American Protests. -- White House Launching Trade Complaints Against China. -- Row Over Photos Of Topless Kate Lands In French Courts. -- It's A Panda! Cub Is Born At National Zoo. Other stories in the news: -- Chicago ... | npr | {
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Bernie Sanders Ticks Off Romanians On Twitter Over Internet Speed Tweet | [
"Pointing out America's inadequacies is a common tactic in U.S. presidential campaigns, but sometimes the jabs backfire. That happened this week to Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders when he took on Internet speeds in the U.S. His observation Wednesday drew a flurry of annoyed responses on both sides of the Atlant... | [
"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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Palestinian Diplomat Was Not Killed By Booby Trap, Police Say | [
"The circumstances of Jamal al-Jamal's death remain a mystery, but police in Prague say they've ruled out one cause. Jamal, the Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic, was not killed on Jan. 1 by a blast set off when he opened a safe at his residence, Prague police announced Monday. The security system on the... | [
"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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'Mad Men' Haven't Changed Much Since The 1960s | [
"The hit television show Mad Men depicts the 1960s advertising world of Madison Avenue in a way that is pretty close to reality: very white and very male. A half-century later, three-martini lunches and chain smoking in the office are long gone. But when it comes to diversity in the agency, not much has changed. ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Dogs Evolved Into 'Our Best Friends' 2) James Wolcott: 'Lucking Out' In 1970s New York"
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What Happens When A Language's Last Monolingual Speaker Dies? | [
"Emily Johnson Dickerson died at her home in Ada, Okla., last week. She was the last person alive who spoke only the Chickasaw language. \"This is a sad day for all Chickasaw people because we have lost a cherished member of our Chickasaw family and an unequaled source of knowledge about our language and culture,\"... | [
"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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State Government Shutdown Looms In Minnesota | [
"Democratic Governor Mark Dayton wants to raise income taxes on top earners to help fill a $5 billion budget gap. But Republicans who control the legislature oppose any tax hikes. If there's no deal by July 1, agencies will stop operating."
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"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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Part Of Fishing Boat Destroyed In Japan Tsunami Appears Off Oregon | [
"A piece of a commercial fishing boat that was ripped from Japan's coast by the March 11, 2011 tsunami has turned up on near Oregon four years later, carrying a small diaspora of live yellowtail jack fish, native to east Asian waters, according to state park officials. The Washington Post writes: \"Police from Oreg... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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The First Amendment: Why The Muhammad Film Is Protected Speech | [
"The First Amendment guarantee of free speech is in the spotlight this week. If you haven't kept up, a U.S.-produced film depicting the Prophet Muhammad in a less than flattering way has inflamed the Arab world. In a lot of ways, the story is showing how the sweeping nature of the First Amendment puts the United St... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Who Is Edward Snowden, The Self-Styled NSA Leaker? | [
"Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old former CIA technical assistant who has stepped forward to say he's the source of explosive leaks about government surveillance programs was among \"thousands upon thousands\" of such analysts hired to manage and sift through \"huge amounts of data,\" NPR's Tom Gjelten said Monday on... | [
"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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Shady Marketing Of Herbal Supplements Poses Health Risks | [
"If someone told you or your Grandma that garlic prevents obesity, ginseng cures cancer, and Ginkgo biloba relieves Alzheimer's, would you believe it? These are just a few of the claims government investigators heard when they walked into stores and crawled websites over the last year. The Government Accountability... | [
"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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Clinton, Trump Head Into Super Tuesday With Momentum | [
"Democrats in South Carolina voted in their primary last night and now both parties head into the final 48-hour sprint to Super Tuesday, when about a dozen states vote."
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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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Amanda Shires Takes Her Electric Voice (And Violin) 'To The Sunset' | [
"Note: NPR's First Listen audio comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify or Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. A parking lot at night is a setting in which many women have learned to feel unsafe, to hurry about their business with heightened awareness tha... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Dub Thompson, 'No Time' | [
"Dub Thompson is a new band made up of 19-year-olds Evan Laffer and Matt Pulos that leans to the psychedelic side of pop. They call this video, for the song \"No Time,\" a \"sexy game of cosmic Twister.\""
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"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Oliver John-Rodgers On World Cafe | [
"Originally from Virginia, Oliver John-Rodgers now lives in Nashville. That's where he's been developing his music from singer-songwriter fare into a style he calls \"acid cowboy,\" which draws on elements of indie and psychedelic rock. His third album, Nashville Demos, sounds less like a demo tape and more like a ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Keeping The 'Odd' Family Tool Business Sharp Through 3 Generations | [
"Recently, Joe and Vinny Bianco have seen slow days at their tool shop in Brooklyn, N.Y. The twin brothers took over Bianco Brothers Instruments from their father in 1992. Now, each of their own sons is working beside them, expertly sharpening knives and blades for a wide range of trades. They also manufacture inst... | [
"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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Florida Shatters U.S. Record In Largest Single-Day Increase In COVID-19 Cases | [
"Florida reported the largest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases of any state, with more than 15,000 people testing positive."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Missouri Faculty Plan Walkout In Support Of Student Activists. -- Votes Still Being Counted, But Aung San Suu Kyi Expects Big Win In Myanmar. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Receive Israeli Leader Netanyahu At White House Today. (CBS) Two Trains Derail In Wi... | npr | {
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The Underestimated Cerebellum Gains New Respect From Brain Scientists | [
"An ancient part of the brain long ignored by the scientific world appears to play a critical role in everything from language and emotions to daily planning. It's the cerebellum, which is found in fish and lizards as well as people. But in the human brain, this structure is wired to areas involved in higher-order... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Police: Man Shot in Subway Not a Bombing Suspect | [
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"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Protesters In Atlanta Clash With Police Over Shooting Of Georgia Tech Student | [
"Protesters upset over the police shooting of a Georgia Tech student clashed with campus police Monday. Video footage shows an officer fire on the student, who was holding a multi-tool and telling police to shoot."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Paul Robeson Vocal Competition | [
"We hear vocal selections from the winners of the eleventh annual Paul Robeson vocal competition held in Washington DC. Soprano Amy Lauritzen won the competition. She, along with the second and third place winners, won the chance to audition for the Washington Opera."
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"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Drug Violence Swamps A Once Peaceful Mexican City | [
"In the latest twist to Mexico's drug wars, a new group has vowed to launch a paramilitary offensive against a leading drug cartel in Veracruz, a city that has become a flash point in the violence. Over the past month, more than 100 bodies have been strewn around the city, which is one of Mexico's largest and olde... | [
"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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Also At The Supreme Court This Week: The Case Of The Sidewalk Snafu | [
"For a case that is about show-me-your-papers, it was more than a little odd that the Supreme Court police — for the first time anyone could recall — asked reporters on the Supreme Court plaza Wednesday to show their IDs to get into a roped-off area where TV cameras routinely set up. It was even stranger when polic... | [
"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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First Listen: Fat Tony, 'Smart Ass Black Boy' | [
"Audio for this feature is no longer available. Fat Tony calls himself a smart ass, but he's not a showoff. The Houston rapper sounds at ease on the mic, delivering droll and conversational bars with a level stare. His tone is more lighthearted than that of Texan forebears such as Scarface, Z-Ro or Bun B. He's been... | [
"On this week's New Music Friday, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks to NPR Music guests Ann Powers and Stephen Thompson about the essential new releases for July 27, including the jangly guitar pop of Tony Molina, a celebration of queerness and the company we keep from Thin Lips and whimsical sing-a-longs f... | npr | {
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Bin Laden Tapes Show Jihadis Eat Breakfast, Too | [
"Somewhere, presumably in the mountains of Afghanistan, a group of Islamic militants gather around a balky piece of equipment. \"Air! Air! Air! Give it some air!\" a voice yells over a flurry of clatters and clanks. It's not a grenade launcher or an IED they're struggling with; it's a kerosene stove. The men are ha... | [
"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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Not The Best Vacation Destination: Mogadishu | [
"NPR's Frank Langfitt begins a four-part series on Somalia today on Morning Edition. Today he visits the front lines of the seemingly endless war with African Union peacekeeping troops, who control just a small area inside the country. Frank sent along some blog posts about his trip. We spent a full-day traveling ... | [
"Lethal Injection Hearings Continue. Violent Crime Wave Sweeps Tijuana. End Music."
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A Girl Ages From 0 To 14 Years Old, In 4 Minutes | [
"A Dutch filmmaker has updated one of the more compelling uses of time-lapse photography techniques online. Frans Hofmeester has filmed his daughter, Lotte, every week since her birth in 1999. He recently posted a video that shows her on a white background, growing from a chubby-cheeked baby into a braces-wearing t... | [
"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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Sanchez Leaves CNN After Jon Stewart Remarks | [
"CNN on Friday announced the departure of news anchor Rick Sanchez, a day after he called <em>Daily Show</em> host Jon Stewart a \"bigot.\" Sanchez made the comment during a satellite radio show interview while promoting his new book. Melissa Block talks with NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenfli... | [
"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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Foreign Policy: Worst Case Scenario In Afghanistan | [
"August is always the worst month for surprises, which often take the form of wars: World War I, the Gulf War, and more recently, the Lebanon War and the Russia-Georgia War. For fear of jinxing a good thing, I shudder to say that we're halfway through August, and so far so good. But there is that business of tomorr... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Karzai Extends Olive Branch To Pakistan | [
"Afghan President Hamid Karzai met Thursday with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad, offering fresh signs of a rapprochement in the often-stormy relationship between the two countries. At a news conference, he pleased his hosts by saying Pakistan should have a role in any negotiations for peace in Afghanistan."
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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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Bernanke Says Recession Appears To Be Over | [
"Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the recession appears to be over, but he cautioned that the economy probably won't grow very fast for a while, and unemployment is likely to remain high. He made the remarks Tuesday, shortly after the release of some encouraging new data about retail sales."
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Trump Continuing To Defend Embattled Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh | [
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Where To Worship? Church Reviews Go Online | [
"As a military wife, Melissa Hager has to find a new church every time her husband is reassigned. While she's skilled at unpacking boxes, the church quest isn't as easy. For people settling into a new community, reading online church reviews can make the transition a little less stressful, especially with Easter a... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Ron Paul Nears Top Of Iowa's GOP Presidential Polls | [
"The latest Republican presidential candidate to move to the front of the pack in Iowa is Texas Congressman Ron Paul. That position has made him a target for most of the other candidates as each makes a closing run across Iowa. What sets Paul apart from his rivals is how much of the time he focuses U.S. foreign po... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Crowd Gathering Again In Cairo, But Outside Square Life Is Normal -- Economy Grew Less Than Previously Thought In Third Quarter. -- Reports: Three American Students Arrested In Cairo. -- One Thing's For Sure, Superfailure Guarantees 'Long Election-Year Debate'. -- VIDEO: ... | npr | {
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Quick Take: March 22 Contests | [
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Remembering Violinist Eugene Fodor | [
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"Stories: 1) Full Disclosure And The Goldman Sachs Investigation 2) Remembering Film And Stage Star Lynn Redgrave"
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A Samoan Soldier Who Died for the United States | [
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Note To Senators: AMA Remembers Your Votes | [
"The American Medical Association is backing a Democratic takeover attempt in a New Hampshire Senate race, while helping Republican incumbents in Oregon and Minnesota. The physicians group has given most of its PAC money to Republicans in recent years, though it evened out this cycle. But the AMA was incensed at Re... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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She Says She Was Fired For Saying That Teens Don't Need Parental Consent For Vaccines | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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The Marketplace Report: U.K. Royalty for Sale? | [
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"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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Meet The Sisters Saving Spanish Horses From Slaughter | [
"It's been four years since Spain's construction-fueled economy collapsed, leaving 57 percent of young Spaniards out of work. Noisy protesters occupy Madrid's streets every weekend, demanding jobs and an end to punishing austerity. But there is another, voiceless victim of the country's economic crash: Spanish hors... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Why Some Federal Agencies Panic This Time Of Year | [
"Analysis finds that federal agencies green-light projects in late September to fund them before the fiscal year expires. And quality suffers, compared with projects approved at other times of year."
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Outnumbered, Outgunned: How Underdogs Prevail | [
"Carthaginians vs. Romans at Cannae. English vs. French at Agincourt. Confederacy vs. Union at Chancellorsville. In Outnumbered, author Cormac O'Brien details 14 David-and-Goliath battles in which underdog forces overcame extraordinary odds to prevail against much stronger opponents. He shares three of those unlik... | [
"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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. French Monks Killed | [
"Lynne Terry reports that seven monks who were kidnapped by Algerian Muslim extremists in March are believed to have been killed. The Armed Islamic Group claimed it had killed the Trappist monks because France has refused to negotiate a prisoner exchange."
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A Look At The Frozen Four | [
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1,000 Years Ago, Corn Made This Society Big. Then, A Changing Climate Destroyed It | [
"About a 15-minute drive east of St. Louis is a complex of earthen mounds that once supported a prehistoric city of thousands. For a couple of hundred years, the city, called Cahokia, and several smaller city-states like it flourished in the Mississippi River Valley. But by the time European colonizers set foot on ... | [
"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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Happy Customer Saves Mont. Video Store | [
"Customer Lance Smith was so happy with the service at the Crystal Video in Missoula, Mont., that he gave owner Tim Huffman a loan that saved the business. Smith said he didn't do it just to be a local hero, but expects a return on his investment while helping the community."
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The Color Of Our Future | [
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From A Newly-Released Recording, | [
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"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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Senator: Arab Countries 'Need To Step To The Plate' In Fight Against ISIS | [
"In Washington, lawmakers are reacting to President Obama’s plan for combating the militant group calling itself the Islamic State. On Wednesday night, the President laid out his four-part strategy for “degrading and destroying” ISIS. It centers on expanding U.S. and international air strikes in I... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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James Weldon Johnson | [
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All Songs +1: How Music Can Really Save Your Life | [
"While they're not splitting open a person's chest and massaging their heart back to life, musicians and the songs they make may actually be saving lives. At least that's the consensus we gathered from the thousands of stories and comments we've gotten in the past week from listeners in response to two recent posts... | [
"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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Conflict with Israel Leaves Lebanon Bruised, Divided | [
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"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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'Control:' A New Spin on Rock Tragedy | [
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"Stories: 1) Fresh Air Remembers Soul Singer Howard Tate 2) Herzog's Doc Brings Prehistoric Paintings To Life 3) Spies Like Them: 'Tinker, Tailor' And Other Odd Ilk"
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Polish Mayor Dies In Stabbing Attack During Charity Event | [
"Updated at 12:35 p.m. ET The mayor of the Polish city of Gdansk, Pawel Adamowicz, has died a day after he was stabbed in the heart and abdomen at a charity event attended by thousands of people. Adamowicz, 53, was onstage after speaking at Sunday's finale of the annual Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity event, w... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Famous Filibusters Throughout History | [
"Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) held the Senate floor for more than 12 hours on Wednesday in protest of the White House drone policy. His action delayed the vote on the confirmation of John Brennan as CIA director. NPR's Ken Rudin discusses the use of the filibuster throughout history."
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"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Indie Filmmakers: 'Chicken Little Was Right' | [
"For moviegoers who aren't quite satisfied with a steady diet of superheroes and sequels, the world of independent film has always been a welcome refuge. But the indie business is getting tougher. Just ask Mark Johnson: He's produced a lot of big films, including The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as smaller project... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Pixar Artist Picks Up His 'Heroic' New Year's Resolution | [
"Three years ago, Pixar story artist Everett Downing made a New Year's resolution to draw 365 superheroes — one for every day of the year. He created a blog and made it to more than 250. This year, he vowed to finish what he started. Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel have more."
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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The Good Listener: Is There Too Much Music? | [
"We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and amid the whale-sedatives we ordered to help us endure the Green Bay Packers' losing streak is a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives — and, this week, how to handle the desire to take a break from music. Casey Smith writes via email: \"Sometimes, I just... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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Fighting Addiction With Help From A Higher Power | [
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These Dogs, Cats And Robots Have A Few 'Tiny Confessions' | [
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"Brett Favre announced yesterday that he will continue playing. But only for one more year. And if you believe that, then you also must believe that the following events will also occur, as they appear to be far more likely than his actual retirement -- as we noted in a post that ran one year ago yesterday. 1. Yale... | npr | {
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Watching D.C. From Kabul | [
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Black Theatre Funding | [
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Outgoing Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren On Iran, Syria | [
"Iran's nuclear program and the civil war in Syria are both matters that figure prominently in U.S.-Israeli dealings. Robert Siegel talks about those issues with Israel's outgoing ambassador to Washington, Michael Oren."
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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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Plastic Explosives a Challenge for Airline Screeners | [
"This weekend's arrest of a man who boarded a commercial airliner with plastic explosives hidden in his sneakers highlights the difficulty of screening passengers for bomb-making materials. Officials have been aware of the threat since the mid-1990s, when Ramsi Youssef, organizer of the first bombing of the World T... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Neko Case In Concert | [
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Resistance to Bush's Social Security Changes Grows | [
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NCAA Basketball Number Ones | [
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Gasoline Prices Rise For 48th Straight Day | [
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Smart Phone, Smart Houses | [
"The idea of a \"smart home\" has been around for decades. Just ask Microsoft which, since 1994, has had a laboratory home in which lights and appliances are controlled remotely through smartphones. The ideas have never quite made it into the mainstream, though. But right by the U.S. Capitol, 20 universities have s... | [
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Hal Holbrook, Basking In 'That Evening Sun' | [
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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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French Olympic Ice Skater Has 'Nightmare' Wardrobe Malfunction | [
"While Ed Sheeran crooned about the shape of some unknown woman, French Olympic ice skater Gabriella Papadakis was struggling to keep her own shape under wraps. Seconds into the routine, Papadakis said she felt the emerald collar of her costume become unhooked behind her neck. Apparently, the fabric of her bejewele... | [
"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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Here's Fish Oil In Your Eye | [
"If you're wondering about whether to boost the omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, there's some fresh evidence they could help your health. Women who ate fish, a prime source of omega-3s, at least once a week were less likely to get age-related macular degeneration compared with women who ate fish just once a month,... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...A Flood of Praise; Goodbye Yellow Thick Toad; Add To Grocery Wishlist"
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The Classical Strongman's Guide To Awesome Abs | [
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Canadian Soccer Player Quinn Becomes The First Out Trans And Nonbinary Gold Medalist | [
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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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Margo Price Defies Expectations With 'That's How Rumors Get Started' | [
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"Featured Albums: Frank Turner: 'Be More Kind,' Shakey Graves: 'Can't Wake Up,' Lucrecia Dalt: 'Anticlines,' Leon Bridges: 'Good Thing,' Damien Jurado: 'The Horizon Just Laughed,' Parker Milsap: 'Other Arrangements,' Belly: 'Dove,' Other Notable Releases For May 4: Gaz Coombes: 'World's Strongest Man,' Jessica Risk... | npr | {
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814 QuickTake Northwest | [
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Do Soldiers Receive Adequate Mental Health Care? | [
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Thiel on Bennett's Tough Talk | [
"Sonics owner Clay Bennett said this week that he's losing hope for a new arena that would keep the Sonics and Storm in the Seattle area. Seattle P-I sports columnist Art Thiel joined KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick by phone to talk about the latest salvo in this ongoing saga, and why he feels the bigger problem lies with... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Obama: U.S., India 'Natural Allies' In 21st Century | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Excerpt: Sorcerer To The Crown | [
"***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof*** Copyright © 2015 Zen Cho The meeting of the Royal Society of Unnatural Philosophers was well under way, and the entrance hall was almost empty. Only the occasional tardy magician passed through, scarcely sparing a glance for the child waiting there. Boy... | [
"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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Attorney General Nominee Visits Hill; Rosenstein's Exit Expected After Confirmation | [
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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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Planting Good Ideas In New York, N.Y. | [
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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A New Book Traces The History Of Boy Bands, The Pop Phenomenon 'Larger Than Life' | [
"\"If history is written by winners,\" author Maria Sherman says, \"music history is written by rock critics, and they don't typically get along with boy bands.\" For reasons that she explores in her new book, Larger Than Life: A History Of Boy Bands From NKOTB To BTS, Sherman says boy bands don't get the same resp... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Families Relay Stories Of Americans Detained In Iran | [
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Russia Ponders Ways to Protect, Promote Vodka | [
"Sales of beer and wine are skyrocketing in Moscow, but it is still hard to imagine any social gathering that is not lubricated by vodka. The government says alcohol consumption in Russia has almost tripled since the end of communism. That trend is borne out by store shelves that teem with an explosion of new vodka... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Top Stories: Kim Davis's Papal Meeting; Jobless Rate Steady | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Vatican Details Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis. -- Economy Adds 142,000 New Jobs; Unemployment Steady At 5.1%. And here are more early headlines: Flint, Michigan Residents Can't Drink Tap Water Due To High Lead Levels. (WWJ) At Least 11 Killed In U.S. Mili... | [
"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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With A Spotlight On Jobs, Time To Talk About Cancer | [
"Mitchell Berger is a retired lawyer and an editorial consultant on NPR Double Take 'Toons. After seeing a friend in the hospital yesterday, I heard that Steve Jobs had resigned as Apple's CEO. Both my friend and I have had the same kind of cancer Jobs has — but neither of us has pancreatic cancer, and despite... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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Educational Filmmaker Sy Wexler Dies | [
"Robert Siegel talks to Howard Wexler about his late father, Sy, who made educational films from <EM>Squeak the Squirrel</EM> to <EM>Teeth Are for Life</EM>. He died Thursday in Los Angeles at age 88."
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"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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Internet Blackout Puts Washington Online Piracy Fight In Limelight | [
"SOPA and PIPA (no, they're not the Duchess of Cambridge's sisters) will be on the minds of a lot more people Wednesday because of the online protests by Wikipedia, Google and other popular websites over the anti-piracy legislation with the catchy acronyms currently under consideration in Congress. If you have some... | [
"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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