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Photographing Apple's Snow Leopard And Other Big Cats | [
"Photographer Steve Winter has an unusual experience when he enters an Apple store. The elusive snow leopard, which he chased for 10 grueling months in northern India, is now everywhere; one of his images is being used by Apple's newest felinely titled operating system: National Geographic estimates that as few as ... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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In 'Oh Lucy!,' A Woman Leaps, Wig-First, Across A Cultural Divide | [
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"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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Heat Wave Spreading East; No Relief For Days | [
"The deadly heat wave that has been making things miserable in much of the Midwest for several days has begun to spread east and the National Weather Service warns that things are going to be stifling: \"Temperatures in the mid-90s will be possible across the Mid-Atlantic states today. High temperatures will near... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Review: The Grateful Dead, 'Fare Thee Well' | [
"Note: NPR's audio for First Listens comes down after the album is released. However, you can still listen with the Spotify playlist at the bottom of the page. You either get The Grateful Dead or you don't, to the point where it's virtually impossible to explain. So why bother? For starters, because history was ma... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Sanctions on North Korea | [
"The Bush administration has imposed sanctions against North Korea, as punishment for selling Scud missile parts to Yemen. The sanctions apply to North Korea's work on missile technology, military aircraft, and space equipment. The United States has no trade with North Korea in those areas, anyway -- so the penalty... | [
"Commentator Richard Rosenfeld considers a resolution against lying."
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U.S.-China Trade Tariffs Conclude | [
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"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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What Matters More To America: The Brian Williams Debacle, Or Jon Stewart's Departure? | [
"\"I can't be the first person to notice that Brian Williams and Jon Stewart both seem available in about 6 months,\" NPR's Scott Simon recently tweeted. It's hard not to compare the two. Stewart, a satirist who hosts the very popular Daily Show on Comedy Central announced yesterday that he is stepping down. On the... | [
"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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Breaking Down Barriers For Minority Students In Science And Medicine | [
"When Linda Barry was in medical school, she was one of the few women and African Americans in her class. A 2011 study from the National Institute of Health revealed a large deficit in funding for minority students in science compared with whites. Dr. Barry wanted to change that, and with Dr. Cato Laurencin, she he... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Interior Secretary Acknowledges Lax Oil Regulation | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Al Jazeera's Mohamed Fahmy Waits To Hear If He Faces More Prison Time | [
"Journalist Mohamed Fahmy, who was arrested and sent to prison in Egypt in 2013, talks to Renee Montagne. After spending 14 months in prison and 5 months out on bail, he faces a retrial."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- New Reports Of Chemical Weapons In Syria; Dozens May Be Dead. -- School Clerk In Georgia Persuaded Gunman To Lay Down Weapons. -- Kodak Reinvents Itself, Judge Approves Bankruptcy Exit. -- Book News: Barnes & Noble Founder Pulls Plug On Buyback Plan. Other news: -- \"New Detai... | npr | {
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Lost Bayou Ramblers On World Cafe | [
"We're in South Louisiana — somewhere between Arnaudville and Leonville — in the backyard of Louis Michot, looking out at his pond. In 1999, Louis and his brother Andre co-founded the band Lost Bayou Ramblers. And the sounds we hear in their backyard in the bayou actually appear on their latest album, Kalenda. So d... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Maurice Sendak's Book Collection At Heart Of Legal Dispute | [
"Robert Siegel talks with <em>The Philadelphia Inquirer</em>'s Peter Dobrin about a dispute between a Philadelphia Museum and the estate of Maurice Sendak, over the late author's rare book collection."
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"Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely"
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Sticky Fingers, Hidden Hams: A Shoplifting History | [
"It was the tiniest of crimes, but it wasn't innocent. I knew exactly what I was doing when I stuffed two Bonne Bell Lipsmacker glosses (Dr. Pepper and Orange Soda flavors, to be exact) into my jean pockets at our local Osco Drug. At 11 years old, I had allowance and the money to buy them, but there was something e... | [
"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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International Tribunal Rules Against China's Claims In The South China Sea | [
"An international tribunal ruled decisively against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. Embarrassing as the verdict is for China, it will be very difficult to enforce."
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"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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At Least 13 Dead After Brussels Airport, Metro Explosions | [
"Explosions rocked the Brussels airport and the subway system Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring many others just days after the main suspect in the November Paris attacks was arrested in the city, police said. Witnesses described the ceiling caving in and blood everywhere after two explosions in the ... | [
"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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Evangelicals Fight Over Therapy To 'Cure' Gays | [
"Supporters call it \"conversion therapy.\" Critics call it \"praying away the gay.\" Whatever name you use, it's creating a ruckus in Christian circles about whether a person can change his or her sexual orientation. And now the largest \"ex-gay ministry\" is rejecting the approach. John Smid was 25 when he came o... | [
"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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Foreign Policy: Diplomats Secretly Love WikiLeaks | [
"Steve LeVine is the author of The Oil and the Glory and a longtime foreign correspondent. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other U.S. officials have condemned the WikiLeaks document dump -- but judging by my email traffic, not all American officials are all that upset. Some, in fact, are delighted with the w... | [
"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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Joan Rivers: Outrageous and Outspoken as Ever | [
"For comedienne Joan Rivers, almost everything is fair game: race, sex, death and, of course, her life. That's the subject on her latest project, an autobiographical play, Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress by a Life in Progress, which premieres Wednesday at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. She discusses her new ... | [
"Stories: 1) Dr. Atul Gawande: Make End Of Life More Humane 2) Jay Roach, Steve Carell Pair Up For 'Schmucks' 3) Sugar Pie DeSanto: After 50 Years, 'Go Going' Strong"
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At 50, The Grammys Show Their Age Again | [
"Over the years, voters for the Grammy Awards have been widely ridiculed for choices that make them seem out of touch with popular music. Those who decide the winners say the picks have gotten better. But as the awards approach their 50th anniversary this Sunday, change may have come too late. Decisions, Decisions ... | [
"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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Theory Blames Whaling for Sea Life Decline | [
"A new theory suggests a massive decline in seals, sea lions and sea otters in the North Pacific may have been triggered by over-fishing of great whales. Scientists say the decline in great whale populations may have forced killer whales, their natural predators, to turn to coastal marine species for food. Hear NPR... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Klare: Grappling With The Age Of 'Tough Oil' 2) How Endangered Species Are Faring In The Gulf"
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Fireworks Factory Near Mexico City Is Torn Apart By A Deadly Explosion | [
"A video of the blast that rocked the open-air San Pablito market on the northern outskirts of Mexico's capital city showed fireworks shooting in every direction and smoke billowing into the sky."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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NTSB Says Pilot Had 'Spatial Disorientation' In Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash | [
"Updated at 2:06 p.m. ET The National Transportation Safety Board has determined that the probable cause of the crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and six other passengers last year was the pilot's decision to continue flight under adverse weather conditions. The result, they said, was the pilot's \... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- It's Clear Humans Are Changing World's Climate, Panel Says. -- Ctrl-Alt-Delete Defenders Tell Gates It Wasn't A Mistake. And here are more early headlines: Government Shutdown Nears As Lawmakers Squabble Over Budget. (Los Angeles Times) Iran Nuclear Talks At UN Cordial,... | npr | {
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Why Do Companies Want Your Product Reviews? | [
"Companies are increasingly turning to email to request product reviews from customers. Although they risk annoying people with frequent messages, companies want to get a lot of online product ratings, even though those consumer reviews aren’t a very good measure of a product’s quality. Here & Now‘... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Free Minds and Hearts at Work | [
"This essay aired circa 1952. At the beginning of the World Series of 1947, I experienced a completely new emotion, when the National Anthem was played. This time, I thought, it is being played for me, as much as for anyone else. This is organized major league baseball, and I am standing here with all the others; a... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Meadows, Other Members Of Congress Self-Quarantine After CPAC Coronavirus Exposure | [
"Updated at 3:15 p.m. ET Tuesday Reps. Mark Meadows, Doug Collins, and Matt Gaetz said Monday that they are self-quarantining after learning they came in contact with a person infected with coronavirus while attending a conservative conference in the Washington area last month. Rep. Mark Meadows, who is the incomi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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We Have A ScuttleButton Winner | [
"We were as shocked as anyone upon hearing Gen. Stanley McChrystal say that an additional 45,000 ScuttleButton winners should be sent to Afghanistan. But not too shocked that we can't post this week's winner. But first things first. You need to be reminded of how to play. Read More >> It's easy. Just check out my b... | [
"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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Panel: To Safeguard Food Imports, It's Not Just About Inspections | [
"Locavores, a word with you. Local food may be gaining traction in all kinds of ways, but a report out today from the Institute of Medicine serves as a stark reminder of just how globalized our food system truly is. Jim Riviere, chair of the committee that wrote the report, drove this point home at a press briefing... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Foreign Policy: Is Wyclef Jean Fit To Be President? | [
"Joshua Keating is associate editor at Foreign Policy and the editor of the Passport blog. In announcing his candidacy for the presidency of Haiti in an interview with Time magazine, rapper Wyclef Jean cited Ronald Reagan and Vaclav Havel as precedents for the artist-to-head of state transition. Nevermind the fact ... | [
"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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How The First All-Female Spacewalk Could Be Foiled By A Spacesuit | [
"The first all-female spacewalk was called off for want of the right-sized spacesuit. NASA has long been questioned about how its limited number of suit sizes disproportionately affects women."
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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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Tori Amos Album Goes Cross-Country | [
"Tori Amos' new album describes a journey across America after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The story is told through the eyes of a character named Scarlet, who encounters various personalities along the route. NPR's Elizabeth Blair profiles the singer-songwriter."
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North Korea Agrees To Sync Time With South Korea, As Symbolic Move To Unify Nations | [
"Updated at 8:52 a.m. ET After creating an exclusive time zone for his country three years ago, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to change his country's clocks so that they're back in sync with South Korea. North Korean time, or Pyongyang time as it is called, was moved back by 30 minutes in 2015. The sh... | [
"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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Week in Review: Penn. Primary, Bush Meets Abbas | [
"Daniel Schorr and John Ydstie discuss the top news stories of the week, including Sen. Clinton's fundraising, the Pennsylvania primary, President Bush's meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the world food crisis."
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Naked Stranger Takes Art Of Photography Show | [
"A photograph of a 53-year-old naked man, sitting on a child's chair, beat out 15,000 other entries from across the world in the Art of Photography competition in San Diego this weekend. Benoit Paille, who made the unusual portrait, met the man on the street one day. Paille, who often asks elderly strangers if he c... | [
"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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Ricotta And Pesto Burger Spread | [
"This spread is recommended as a replacement for a traditional melted cheese, because the spread is meant to touch the burger directly so that it melds with the warm burger juices. A slice of melted cheese on your burger could create a barrier to said melding. --Dan Pashman, TheSporkful.com Ingredients 4 tablespoo... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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McCain, Graham Meet With Obama | [
"The two Republican senators say the president should have acted sooner against Syria, and that he must a strong case to Congress in favor of a military strike."
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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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Lafayette, La., Residents Prepare For Gustav | [
"Jacki Lyden talks to Frank and Carrie Durrand of Lafayette, La., about their preparation for Hurricane Gustav."
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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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Cassini Spacecraft Burns Up Like A Meteor In Dramatic End To Saturn Mission | [
"The Cassini spacecraft, which launched almost 20 years ago, ended its mission early Friday morning when it dove directly into Saturn's atmosphere, burning up like a meteor."
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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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New Calif. Rules Cut Wait Times For Medical Care | [
"Many Americans who have private health coverage must wait to see their family doctor or a specialist, or to schedule surgery. California regulators say the problem is so bad that the state will soon set limits on how long those waits can be. It's the first such effort in the United States. Under new state regulati... | [
"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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Trump Refuses To Concede, Biden Transition Team Forges Ahead | [
"President Trump addressed the surging pandemic yesterday in the Rose Garden. It was the first time he's spoken publicly since Joe Biden was declared the winner."
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Dramatic Storms Strike Dallas-Fort Worth Area | [
"A line of strong storms moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday with a number of tornadoes touching down. Homes and businesses were damaged across the region but there were no fatalities. As a massive storm approached Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, staff told travelers to seek shelter close to t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Pope John Paul II's Legacy Includes Tragic Flaws | [
"The beatification of Pope John Paul II has sparked both celebration and controversy among Catholics in the U.S. and around the world. Host Liane Hansen talks with John Allen, senior correspondent of the <em>National Catholic Reporter</em> in Rome, about reactions to the beatification of Pope John Paul II and what ... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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A Different Man, But Still In Black | [
"One musician has found more success imitating Johnny Cash than in any of his other gigs."
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Obama Touts Small Businesses In New Hampshire | [
"President Obama on Tuesday pushed his plan to offer $30 billion to local banks to jump-start lending to small businesses. He also told a crowd in Nashua, N.H., that an overhaul of the nation's health care system needs to get \"done this year.\""
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Facebook Invasion Robs Sense Of Online Security | [
"There's no anonymity online, especially if you are stupid enough to post everything about yourself. Boasts of misdeeds on social media sites may stem from the desire to impress, but the consequences, as some are learning, go far beyond the circle of friends who follow you. Earlier this month, Washington Post write... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Digital Lives, Monitored By A Hidden 'Numerati' 2) Michael Cera, Making The Perfect 'Playlist' 3) Newman Reflects On An Acting (And Active) Life"
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Former Title IX Official Outlines Changes To How Colleges Handle Sexual Assault Cases | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Patty Crawford, a former Title IX coordinator for Baylor University, about new regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Education."
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George Clinton Keeps The Funk Alive | [
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Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions | [
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The News Roundup For April 2, 2021 | [
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Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music | [
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In Wis., GOP's Johnson Beats 3-Term Sen. Feingold | [
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Journey Along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway | [
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Classical Performance | [
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Promise Keepers' Clergy Conference | [
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Employees Yearn For Return To Cubicles Amid Open Office Woes | [
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Buddhism Is Waning In Japan | [
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Depend Promotes Pants-Dropping For 'Underwareness' | [
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At Tech Conference, Meet The Tesla Of Bikes And A Weaponized Phone | [
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On Campaign Trail, Environment Takes a Back Seat | [
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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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Why Trump Is Here To Stay — At Least For A While | [
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Morning Report: Early Earnings Slip; Bag Fees Keep Rising | [
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Theater Reaches Out to Youth in New Orleans | [
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Thistle And Shamrock: Brían Ó hAirt And Julee Glaub | [
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"During almost 30 years hosting The Thistle & Shamrock, I've been privileged to hear thousands of albums recorded on everything from vinyl to MP3. For my list of 100 Essential Celtic Songs, I hand-picked songs and instrumentals by passionate performers from across the decades who helped define the sound of my radio... | npr | {
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Haiti Moves A Step Closer Toward Eradicating Elephantiasis | [
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Nashville Predators Look To Make History In Stanley Cup Finals | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Trayvon Martin Case: Voice Calling For Help Isn't Zimmerman's, Experts Say. -- Mega Millions Mystery: Who Won? -- Bin Laden's Wives, Daughters Sentenced To 45 Days Detention, Deportation. Other stories in the news: -- \"1.5 Million Card Numbers At Risk From Hack.\" (CNNMoney.c... | npr | {
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Obama, Merkel Discuss Ukraine, U.S. Spying | [
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Gramophone Shortlist Big On Small Labels | [
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How We Came To Be In The Middle: A Story Of Class | [
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Excerpt: The Stationery Shop | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Left Homeless, Storm Victims Turn To Internet To Find Shelter | [
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Iran - U.S. Soccer Match | [
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In Songwriting, Carla Hassett Looks Home | [
"Born in Sao Paolo and now living in Los Angeles, singer Carla Hassett finds musical inspiration in each place she's called home. Hassett, who toured with Sergio Mendes and Billy Idol and lent her voice to the soundtracks of the Rio movies, has a new solo album called +Blue (pronounced \"more blue\"). It's American... | [
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Al Gore Takes on Al Gore -- and George W. Bush | [
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New Book Examines Life of Stepin Fetchit | [
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A Seething Below Rwanda's Surface | [
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How One Charlotte Health Network Assists Latinx Communities Hit Hard By The Pandemic | [
"North Carolina continues to set coronavirus records, and minority communities have been hit particularly hard. More than a third of the state's cases are among Latinx communities."
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Boycott Doesn't Close All Immigrant Businesses | [
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Thursday, June 14th, 2018 | [
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A Paul Winter Solstice Concert 2015 | [
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Blair: Karbala Presents a 'Crucial Moment' | [
"British Prime Minister Tony Blair says U.S.-led forces are about 60 miles south of Baghdad, near Karbala. Blair says U.S. and British troops are likely to encounter a division of Iraq's elite Republican Guard, which Blair calls a \"crucial moment\" in the progress of the war. Hear NPR News."
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Who Cares About Candidates Stance On Russia? | [
"Both presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have condemned Russia's invasion of Georgia. But how do their individual reactions reflect their campaigns? Alex Chadwick and Madeleine Brand talk to Slate.com political correspondent John Dickerson about whether the candidates' views on the conflict matter... | [
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Outside Groups To Spend Even More Ahead Of Miss. GOP Senate Runoff | [
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Newly Wed In America | [
"This year more than 2 million couples will get married in the United States. Our series, <em>Newlywed in America</em> takes a look at the way the institution of marriage has changed — sometimes radically — in the last 50 years."
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Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, & Florence Price | [
"Pianist Peter Dugan is back at Yamaha Artist Services in New York, New York with several musicians from this week's new episode of From the Top, including a fantastic teenage cellist performing Rachmaninoff's emotional Elegy, Op. 3 No. 1. We hear the moving story of a young Venezuelan flutist, with a rich musical ... | [
"Ted Libbey joins Melinda Whiting to add three recordings of music from the movie Shine to the Performance Today Basic Library -- The Piano Concerto No. 3 by Sergei Rachmaninoff."
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Could Robots Replace Humans in Mines? | [
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FBI Warns About Cyberattacks On State Election Systems | [
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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How The Democratic Position On Health Care Has Moved To The Left | [
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Gizmo Uses Lung Cells To Sniff Out Health Hazards In Urban Air | [
"Cities like Houston are dotted with air-sniffing monitors that measure levels of benzene and other potentially unhealthy air pollutants. But those monitors can't answer the question we care about most: Is the air safe? That's because there's no simple relationship between toxic air pollutants and health risks. Res... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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Knowing Lindi Ortega By Her 'Little Red Boots' | [
"Lindi Ortega's debut album <em>Little Red Boots</em> comes out Tuesday on Last Gang Records. She says her influences run the gamut from the pensive Leonard Cohen to the atmospheric Mazzy Star and Jeff Buckley, but her new CD serves some straight-up country. Host Scott Simon speaks with singer-songwriter Lindi Orte... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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East Timor Developments | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Eric Weiner about the latest development in East Timor. Today, lawmakers in Indonesia will debate whether to ratify East Timor's vote for independence. They will also decide if they should endorse or condemn the President B.J. Habibie's 16-month record."
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The Office Linebacker | [
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New Hazing Allegations At Florida A&M University | [
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First Listen: Fiona Apple, 'The Idler Wheel...' | [
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"It's a packed release week with a whole bunch of notable albums to highlight, including the rock guitar heroics on Ex Hex's It's Real, the wistful wisdom of Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird's \"finest work yet,\" mind-blowing sonics from the genre-bending composers Emily Wells and Lafawndah, the German electronic artist A... | npr | {
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Economic Prospects Pull Blacks From North To South | [
"Northern states have historically promised jobs and less racism, compelling African Americans to flee the South for the North. But within the last years, higher costs of living have led blacks to return to the South. Guest host Tony Cox discusses this reverse migration with Naimah Fuller, director of the documenta... | [
"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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Recipe: Coffee-Pistachio Toffee | [
"I came up with this toffee variation because I was remembering Greece -- coffee and pistachios being so evocative of that place. Even in December, a piece of this candy reminds me of sipping hot, strong coffee and nibbling homegrown pistachios while looking out over the Mediterranean. It will definitely figure in ... | [
"In what sounds like a terrifying cookbook,<em> How to Eat Your Christmas Tree</em>, artisan baker Julia Georgallis offers recipes such as Christmas Tree pickles, Christmas-cured fish and Blue Spruce ice cream."
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New York Subway Returns to 'Normal' | [
"Thirty-three hours after the blackout halted subway service -- stranding rush-hour commuters -- strap-hangers return to what passes for normal life beneath the streets of New York City. NPR's David Kestenbaum reports."
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"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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The Chortle Instruments | [
"Actor Mary Holland and director Maureen Bharoocha (Golden Arm) listen to clips of unusual musical instruments. The title of this game is a gratuitous pun of a series of young adult fantasy novels. Heard on Maria Bamford & Richard Kind: Yogurt Is Gold, Baby."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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For Aussie Ensemble, 'A Is For Alpine' — As Well As Austin | [
"Alpine is a band from Melbourne, Australia, that will make their U.S. debut with A Is for Alpine, an album coming out later this spring. The band, formerly known as Swiss, was chosen as the iTunes Australian alternative album of the year, and now the group is building buzz in the U.S., including this past week at ... | [
"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Former U.S. Ambassador Responds To Trump's Rhetoric On NATO | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Gen. Douglas Lute, who was the U.S. ambassador to NATO until January, about Trump's visit to NATO, and how his comments square with his past statements about the alliance."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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The Lost Brothers & Guggenheim Grotto On Mountain Stage | [
"The Lost Brothers — Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland — are Irishmen from musical families who met while working in Liverpool. The two began writing songs together in their spare time, and liked the results so much that they decided to form a singing duo. They relocated to Portland, Ore., and cut their first album w... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Winging It: Picking Apart A Super Bowl Staple | [
"This weekend, Super Bowl spreads across the country will almost surely feature chicken wings. Should they be they slathered in buffalo sauce or fried to a crisp? Or both? Dan Pashman, the host of the podcast, The Sporkful, tells <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em> host Rachel Martin that there are still some misconcep... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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