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Documentary Shows George Plimpton's Best Story Was His Own | [
"A new documentary about writer George Plimpton uses its subject's own voice to tell the story of his career as a path-breaking \"participatory journalist\" and longtime editor of the <em>Paris Review</em>. The film also uses the voices of Plimpton's friends and colleagues to defend him against the char... | [
"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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Boston Bombings Bring Out The 'Crowdsleuthers' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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Mel Gibson Pours Fever And Passion Into Every Frame Of 'Hacksaw Ridge' | [
"Gibson's new movie tells the story of the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. Critic David Edelstein says <em>Hacksaw Ridge</em> is the work of a remarkable filmmaker."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Women In Combat Decision Expected Soon | [
"The Marine Corps is expected to decide as soon as next week whether to open all combat jobs to women or request exceptions. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is inclined to open all jobs to women."
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"Good Friday morning - here are some of the stories we're looking at. Like It Or Not, It's Facebook's Day On Wall Street. Greek Debt And Spanish Banks Downgraded, Asian And European Stocks Wobble On Euro Fears. (Reuters) Obama Administration Nominates Ambassador To Myanmar, Inches Toward Normalizing Relations. (Wal... | npr | {
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Homeland Security Move Splits INS in Two | [
"The Immigration and Naturalization Service will be dissolved into two units under the Department of Homeland Security. In place of the INS will be one unit for border security, and another for \"Citizenship and Immigration Services.\" NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports."
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"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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Captain Fatty: Sailing On, With A Small Anchor | [
"All summer, Captain Fatty Goodlander has been sending Weekend Edition Sunday stories from his travels aboard his boat, The Wild Card. This week, Host Liane Hansen says farewell to Captain Fatty and he leaves us with one final essay about his daughter's landed lifestyle."
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"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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My Unlovely Lady Lump: When MRSA Is Ugly, But Not Life-Threatening | [
"Last September, a tiny, itchy welt appeared just above my left hip. I thought I had an insect bite. I was visiting New York City at the time, and I worried it might be a sign of bed bugs. But after I flew home, the welt began to swell. Soon it was as big as a blueberry. But rather than being blue, the lump turned... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Saudi Woman Sentenced To Lashings After Violating Driving Ban | [
"A group of activists in Saudi Arabia has launched a campaign to overturn a court ruling against a woman who defied the kingdom's ban on driving by women. The woman was sentenced to 10 lashes with a whip after she defied the ban in her home city on the Red Sea Coast. Melissa Block talks with NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi N... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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Striking Writers Weigh In On Oscars, Grammys | [
"Brian Watt: Striking writers had a lot on their minds Tuesday. Oscar nominations, the deal quickly cut between the Directors Guild and the studios, and what to do about the Grammys. KPCC's Brian Watt visited the picket line."
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Movie Reviews: 'My Live Without Me,' 'Under the Tuscan Sun' | [
"The films <EM>My Life Without Me</EM> and <EM>Under the Tuscan Sun</EM> are both about happily married women who get handed some very bad news in the opening reel. But critic Bob Mondello says the films part company thereafter, with one taking a tragic path, the other a comic one."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Cain To Make Announcement Saturday; Wife Leads 'Women For Cain' Effort | [
"There's word from Rock Hill, S.C., that Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain says he'll be making an announcement on Saturday about the future of his presidential bid, The Associated Press reports. Meanwhile, here's a related bit of news to consider: His campaign has a \"Women for Cain\" effort, chaired b... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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The Legacy Of Late College Basketball Coach John Chaney | [
"NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with <em>The Ringer</em> staff writer Tyler Tynes about the legacy of college basketball coach John Chaney. Chaney, who coached at Temple University, died on Friday at 89 years old."
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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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Maggie Rogers On World Cafe | [
"You might have seen Maggie Rogers wowing Pharrell Williams in a viral video that captures the time she played him her song \"Alaska\" during a master class at NYU. In the video, as \"Alaska\" plays, you can see Pharrell is feeling it — and when the song ends, he gives Rogers his feedback: \"Wow. I have zero, zero,... | [
"Stories: 1) Anna McGarrigle: On Life Without Her Sister 2) 'Big Girl Small': Humiliation, High School Style"
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High Court Rules In Banking Case | [
"One of the Supreme Court rulings sets the Attorney General of New York against a group of big national banks, and the Comptroller of the Currency, a federal bank regulator. It ruled that a state attorney general can demand information from federally regulated banks. Arthur Wilmarth, professor of Law at The George ... | [
"Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music."
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Iraq/Heartland Reaction | [
"Liane speaks with Guy MacMillan, Editorial Director of the Keene Sentinel in Keene, New Hampshire, and Mike Jacobs, Editor of the Grand Forks Herald in Grand Forks, North Dakota. They say that while there's general public support in their communities for military action against Iraq, most of their readers are not ... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Genetic Testing: Do You Really Want to Know? | [
"The sequencing of the human genome was completed with much fanfare in 2003. Since then, we've been told that we're living in the \"genomic era:\" the biggest revolution in human health since antibiotics. The beginning of scientific, personalized medicine. But what does all this actually mean? First of all, it m... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Bruce Weber: How To 'See 'Em' Like A Pro | [
"For his new book As They See 'Em: A Fan's Travels In The Land Of Umpires, journalist Bruce Weber ventured into the little-known world of foul balls and face masks. Over the course of three years, Weber trained to be a baseball umpire, learning the finer points of calling a game and conducting over 200 interviews ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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'America's Army' Blurs Virtual War, 'Militainment' | [
"America's Army, an online combat game developed by the Pentagon, has helped boost military recruitment. The game's technology is not all that different from the tools used in today's war zones to guide unmanned drones and perform other tasks. In a recent article for Foreign Policy, Peter Singer, the director of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Josh Rushing: A Marine's Unexpected 'Mission' 2) 'Conchords': Musical Comedy from Clueless Kiwis 3) 'Fleeting Expletives' Are Fair Game. Now What?"
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Compression Clothing: Not The Magic Bullet For Performance | [
"Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, hoping they will improve their performance and recovery. But do they work? This is a question Abigail Stickford, a ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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U.S. Offers $1 Million For Info Leading To Son Of Bin Laden | [
"Updated at 11:55 a.m. ET The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of $1 million for information leading to the location of Hamza bin Laden, the son of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. The government says Hamza bin Laden \"is emerging as a leader\" of al-Qaida, posting videos on the Internet calling for attac... | [
"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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Judge Weighs Return of Rep. Jefferson's Papers | [
"A federal judge is considering a request by House leaders to return documents taken during a search of Representative William Jefferson's Capitol Hill office. The House leaders objected to the search as a violation of the separation of powers, and made their argument in court."
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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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New Jersey Governor Resigns over Gay Affair | [
"New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey resigns, acknowledging an extra-marital affair with a man. News reports indicate McGreevey's affair was with a former aide who had threatened legal action if he was not paid to keep quiet. Eugene Sonn of member stations WBGO and WHYY reports."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland. -- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect. And here are more early headlines: Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (USA Today) Defense Secretary Hagel 'Outra... | npr | {
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The Sinfonia In A Major, | [
"The Sinfonia in A major, subtitled \"The Taste of Five Nations\" by Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf, is a witty pastiche af all that was popular in eighteenth-century music. The composer shoots down every European style but that of his native Austria. It is played here by the Failoni (feye-LOH-nee) Orchestra, conduct... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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What We Can Do About Global Warming | [
"To get to the heart of the global warming story, the very heart of it, it turns out that the scientific explanation hangs on the behavior of one very particular atom — carbon. The more you know about carbon, the more you'll know about global warming. In a five-part cartoon series, NPR's Robert Krulwich explains th... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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'Vanqui': Opera with African Rhythms | [
"Opera and African drumming make an unlikely pair -- but composer and flautist Leslie Savoy Burrs has merged both music forms into a compellingly original opera, Vanqui. Burrs blended African rhythms with classical motifs to create the opera's music and partnered with renowned author John A. Williams, who wrote the... | [
"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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Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Can Cut Deaths From Heart Attacks, Strokes | [
"Most patients who undergo bariatric surgery lose weight and experience other health benefits. They have less heart disease, diabetes and cancer than their obese counterparts who don't have the surgery. Now, researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden find bariatric surgery also reduces deaths from ... | [
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'Ghost Ships' Arrive in Britain | [
"The first of two ships docked at a British scrapyard today despite a court order barring a British company from fulfilling its contract to scrap them and 11 others from the so-called \"ghost fleet\" in the James River in Virginia. Many locals are concerned that the ships contain toxic asbestos and PCBs. Environmen... | [
"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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Immigration and Crime | [
"The notion that legal or illegal immigrants are a threat to public safety is a longstanding concern among many Americans engaged in the immigration reform debate. Now, a new study shows that immigrants are not more likely to commit crimes than U.S. citizens."
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"Greenhouse Gases and the Economy. Congressman David Dreier on Ethics Reform. End Music."
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Clinton & South Korea | [
"Kim Dae Jung, once South Korea's most famous dissdent but now the nation's president, was received at the White House today with full honors as he sought US investment and trade to pull his country out of its worst economic crisis since the Korean War. President Clinton pledged the cooperation of the American peop... | [
"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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Obama's Next Big Campaign: Selling Health Care To The Public | [
"President Obama often tells audiences that he has waged his last campaign. But that's not exactly true. The White House is gearing up for a massive campaign this summer that will cover all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. And the president's legacy may hinge on whether it succeeds or fails. The Affordable Care Act... | [
"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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Figure Out How To Cheaply Fix Algae Blooms And Win $10 Million | [
"Smack in the middle of the Florida peninsula, Lake Okeechobee, one of the largest lakes in the U.S., has a nagging problem. Nearly every year now, large blooms of algae form in the lake. On a recent visit, even Steve Davis, a senior ecologist with the Everglades Foundation, was surprised. \"Oh my gosh,\" he ex... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Report: Former Nazi SS Officer Living In Minnesota | [
"A 94-year-old man who allegedly was a top commander of a Nazi SS unit responsible for the massacre of civilians during World War II is reportedly living quietly in Minnesota, according to an exclusive report by The Associated Press. The news agency says it obtained records through the Freedom of Information Act th... | [
"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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State of the Union Framed by Iraq, Economy | [
"President Bush is expected to make a case for disarming Iraq in tonight's State of the Union address, but aides say he will talk extensively about revving up the economy. Bush's address will be watched -- and his words carefully weighed -- in American homes and in the world's capitals. NPR's Michele Norris talks w... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Congress Has One Week Left To Keep The Government Running Past September | [
"Congress had just one thing to do this month before it left town for its October recess. That was to keep the government funded past Sept. 30. But with just under one week left on what was supposed to be a straightforward task, there's still no deal in sight. There was a fantasy circulating the Senate last week — ... | [
"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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Puppy-Toss Video Ignites the Web | [
"The Internet is ablaze with a controversial video that seems to show a U.S. Marine in Iraq throwing a puppy off a cliff. Pausing before she passes judgment on the veracity of the clip, Virginia Heffernan of The New York Times wonders why it's animal suffering that goes viral and not footage of the human toll in wa... | [
"Stories: 1) After Michael Vick, The Battle To Stop Dog-Fighting 2) New Box Set Shows 'Where The Action' Really Was"
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Opinion: U.S. And U.K. Remain United, Not Divided, By Their Common Language | [
"Geoff Nunberg (@GeoffNunberg) is a linguist who teaches at the School of Information at the University of California at Berkeley. \"Great Britain and the United States are two nations separated by a common language.\" That's the stock witticism, but if you ask me, it gets things backwards. Great Britain and the U... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Musician Jim Ferguson | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks with bassist and singer Jim Ferguson about his influences and his new CD, \"Not Just Another Pretty Bass.\""
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"With a special birthday hello for Charlton Heston, Luke Burbank's Hollywood hero."
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Use or Abuse of the Word 'Literally' | [
"The use -- and some would say, misuse -- of the word \"literally\" has many lovers of the English language in an uproar. But Jesse Sheidlower, editor-at-large of the Oxford English Dictionary, asks critics to -- literally -- hold their fire."
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Friday, August 3rd, 2018 | [
"Top officials say America's election systems need an upgrade — what are they doing? Opposition protests over Zimbabwe's election bring a military response. And Apple hits a trillion-dollar milestone."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Condoms Give Some Protection Against HPV | [
"Earlier this year, conservatives in Congress pushed for legislation to put a warning label on condoms because there was no scientific evidence showing that condoms protect against HPV, the virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer. Now, a new study shows that condoms do provide some -- but not complete -... | [
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Social Media Buzz: Yes, Sen. Orrin Hatch Is Alive; Backlash Prompts Georgia Lawmaker To Resign | [
"Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah wants us all to know he is not dead. He and his staff felt the need to remind the world that he’s very much alive after a quick Google search Tuesday falsely reported his death. Also, Republican Georgia state lawmaker Jason Spencer this week announced he will resign after ... | [
"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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Schubert's Desolate 'Winter Journey' | [
"Franz Schubert revolutionized the German art song in a very real sense: He was among the first to exploit the possibilities of song cycles (within which a continuous narrative thread unifies the texts), and he brought a new level of sophistication and insight to the setting of poetry. The perfection with which me... | [
"Soprano Andrea Folan and fortepianist Tom Beghin perform two of the songs in Franz Joseph Haydn's 12 Songs for the Keyboard (Book One): \"Cupido\" (\"Cupid\") and \"Die Landlust\" (\"Country Pleasure\"). (Bridge BCD 9059)"
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The Stream: South Carolina and Nevada Go To The Polls | [
"The Stream is your source for news, photos and analysis from NPR's political team on the ground in South Carolina and Nevada. For more coverage and analysis visit NPR Politics or elections.npr.org."
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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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Bradley Cooper Finds 'Silver Linings' Everywhere | [
"Bradley Cooper, who is nominated for an Academy Award for his performance as the bipolar Pat Solitano in Silver Linings Playbook, tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that he and director David O. Russell approached the role with the idea that Cooper would \"play as real and authentic as [h]e could.\" The role is informe... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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'Sound City': Music And Memories In An L.A. Landmark | [
"Dave Grohl has always been a joy to watch onscreen, whether bashing away at a drum kit like the heavy-footed, wild-haired spawn of John Bonham and the Muppets' Animal in Nirvana's \"Smells Like Teen Spirit\" video, or flashing an endearingly goofy grin in the Mentos-spoof clip for the Foo Fighters' \"Big Me.\" And... | [
"Stories: 1) Walter Kirn: Living, Or Something, In The 'Air World' 2) For Reitman, The Best Characters Are 'Up In The Air' 3) 'Texas Sheiks': A Tribute to Traditional Americana"
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Is U.S. Gaining Or Losing Ground Against ISIS? | [
"Is the U.S. gaining or losing ground in its bombing campaign against ISIS? Audie Cornish puts the question to Jennifer Cafarella, a fellow at the Institute for the Study of War."
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Sevyn Streeter Knocks Us Out | [
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"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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Under Dust And Rust, 'New' Classic Cars Go Up For Auction | [
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"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Corporations & Tax Cuts | [
"NPR's Peter Kenyon reports that the President's tax-cut proposals will be coming to Capitol Hill tomorrow. Mr. Bush is urging lawmakers to hold the line at one-point-six-trillion dollars. But business interests are also trying to jump aboard the bandwagon, which could make the final package much bigger."
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Law And Disorder At The Department of Justice | [
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All Songs +1: Why We Like The Music We Like | [
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"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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House Split On Immigration Might Be Good Politics For Some Moderate Republicans | [
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Janet Feder: An Avant-Garde Artist Takes A Real Risk | [
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NPR News Interview with Rosanna Arquette | [
"May 31, 2018; Washington, D.C. –NPR's Mary Louise Kelly spoke today with Rosanna Arquette, one of the first actresses to come forward about Harvey Weinstein, a day after a grand jury indicted him on rape and criminal sexual act charges. Stations and broadcast times are available at NPR.org/stations. Excerpts of th... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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French World Cup Victory | [
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New Music: Yuck, Electronic Music Pioneer Roedelius, Chastity Belt And More | [
"On this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen returns from a long, arduous weekend of work, looking tan and rested. That's because he just got back from the Newport Folk Festival, where he spent three glorious days surrounded by love, rainbows and amazing music. But leave it to co-host Robin Hilton to h... | [
"As if New York City isn't overwhelming enough for the live music fan, imagine it during CMJ's Music Marathon, when more than 900 bands play throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn over the course of five days. Stressful. The long list of unfamiliar acts can be intimidating. Should you catch Dinosaur Feathers, Dinosaur B... | npr | {
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'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' Cinematographer And Spielberg Collaborator Dies | [
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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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Vice President Cheney Unhurt in Afghan Blast | [
"A suicide bomber attacked the main gate of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, while Vice President Dick Cheney was staying overnight at the base. The vice president was not hurt in the attack, for which the Taliban claimed responsibility. Tim Albone, a reporter for The Times of London, talks with Alex Chadwick."
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Beyond 'You're Fired': How To Lay Off Workers | [
"The labor market just keeps getting worse. AT&T, DuPont, NBC Universal and Credit Suisse announced layoffs this week — and they weren't alone. Throughout the business world, managers have been calling people in, and giving them the bad news. There can be a right way — and a wrong way — to let workers go. Most of u... | [
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Sen. Robert Byrd, Remembered In Song | [
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"Stories: 1) David Talbot on the Kennedys' 'Hidden History' 2) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again"
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Early Cold And Snow Not Predictors For Winter | [
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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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Tenor Saxophonist and Composer, Ellery Eskelin | [
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"Jazz Critic KEVIN WHITEHEAD reviews a CD by the Patrick Zimmerli Ensemble titled \"Explosion.\" It is released by the Canadian music company Songlines. Patrick Zimmerli is a saxophonist living in New York."
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A Father Fights To Get Footage Of His Daughter's Death Removed | [
"Andy Parker talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his latest effort to get YouTube to remove video of his daughter's murder. He has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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1 Dead, 2 Injured After Pair Of Rockslides At Yosemite's El Capitan | [
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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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Environment Report Story of the Week 05/07/2007 | [
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The Honesty & Self-Reflection Of The Indigo Girls | [
"Emily Saliers and Amy Ray of Indigo Girls are not only accomplished songwriters and performers in the midst of a 35-year career. They're also tireless activists for causes ranging from gun control to indigenous rights to, more recently, the removal of confederate monuments from town squares — something that Ray sa... | [
"2021 Podcast By Emily M. 9/11 NPR A Cultural Disconnect: The US and Iran A Dive into Diversity Aidan Sockrider's NPR Student Contest Submission Albert Barnes All About Cancel Culture All Natural: Yellowstone National Park An Ode to Ants Anxiety In Kids and Teens AP B3 A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words A Possibly... | npr | {
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Mixed Jobs Report Adds Uncertainty To Fed Interest Rate Debate | [
"The August jobs report boosted uncertainty about the Federal Reserve plan to raise interest rates. Employers added 173,000 jobs — fewer than expected — but the unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent."
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NBC's Tim Russert Dead at 58 | [
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"Good morning. Our early posts today were: -- GOP Contenders Hold 'Raucous' Debate In Vegas -- Posse Continues Hunt For Escaped Animals In Ohio The day's other top headlines include: -- \"Protesting Austerity Moves, Unions Shut Down Greece.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"Euro Gains on Optimism Rescue Fund to Be Boosted... | npr | {
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And The New Miss Universe Canada Is... Oops! | [
"The happy yet doomed reign of Denise Garrido as Miss Universe Canada lasted just one day, after a scoring mix-up was found to have incorrectly awarded her the title Saturday. After organizers realized the error, the crown was given to another contestant, Riza Santos of Calgary. Garrido says that she sensed things ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Rescue Efforts To Resume In Flooded Colorado; More Rain Due. -- How To Watch As The Costa Concordia Is (Hopefully) Righted. And here are more early headlines: U.N. To Release Chemical Weapons Report On Syria. (NBC) Liberals Want Yellen For Next Fed Chief. (Politico) Two... | npr | {
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Song Premiere: Laura Gibson, 'The Carob Trees' | [
"It's been fascinating to watch the creative development of Laura Gibson, the singer-songwriter who, among other things, inspired NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts series. (She played the first one ever, then came back with a full band to play our 200th.) Gibson's evolution from whisper-quiet balladeer to assertive ba... | [
"Tobacco: \"Stretch Your Face\" from 'Maniac Meat' Jack Rose: \"Luck In The Valley\" from 'Luck In The Valley' Glasser: \"Apply\" from 'Ring' Khaira Arby: \"Djaba\" from 'Timbuktu Tarab' Mount Kimbie: \"Before I Move Off\" from 'Crooks and Lovers' Dean and Britta: \"I'll Keep It With Mine\" from '13 Most Beautiful:... | npr | {
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Chuck Leavell On Piano Jazz | [
"On this episode of Piano Jazz, keyboardist Chuck Leavell joins host Marian McPartland, along with bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and drummer Glenn Davis, for a set which includes tunes from Hoagy Carmichael and The Allman Brothers Band, as well as some Leavell originals. \"He's quite a player,\" McPartland says. \"'Jess... | [
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Found: A Rare Photo of Helen Keller | [
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Mattel Chief Resigns | [
"NPR's Elaine Korry reports that the Board of Directors of Mattel have taken control of the toy company amidst a growing financial crisis. The chief executive, who was responsible for the renewed popularity of Barbie during the 1990s, resigned yesterday."
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How Paternity Leave For New Dads Benefits Women | [
"David Greene talks to Liza Mundy about her article \"The Daddy Track.\" In <em>The Atlantic</em> magazine, she writes about how women benefit when men take paternity leave."
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February 21st: What's On Today's Show | [
"China: A Peek Behind The CurtainChinese Vice President Xi Jinping visited the United States last week, a few months before he is expected to take control of China behind current president Hu Jintao. Many considered his visit a test of his diplomatic abilities, but for some, the question of Xi's diplomatic performa... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Some Political Theater; From the Middle East to the Midwest; and What is ... Bad News For Humans?"
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New Report Says Boko Haram World's Deadliest Terrorist Organization In 2014 | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Week In Politics: Troop Withdrawal; GOP Debate; Jobs | [
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Irene Recovery Advice From Katrina Hero | [
"As communities along the East Coast begin recovering from Hurricane Irene, host Michel Martin hears from Bill White, who was the mayor of Houston when Hurricane Katrina hit. He welcomed hundreds of thousands of Katrina victims to his city during the storm's aftermath. He offers advice for leaders in the wake of Hu... | [
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India Sets Record For Its Daily Coronavirus Count | [
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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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Better Economy Gets Travelers On The Road Again | [
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A Peek Into The CIA Art Gallery Reveals [REDACTED] | [
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To the Moon: Putting a Pricetag on Space Travel | [
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Five Years Into Fracking Boom, One Pa. Town At A Turning Point | [
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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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Clinton In Littleton | [
"NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports on President Clinton's visit today to Littleton, Colorado, where one month ago, 15 people died in a shooting at Columbine High School. The President met with family and friends of shooting victims, and addressed the students and faculty of Columbine."
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Jeff Sessions Warns Illegal Border Crossers Of 'Zero Tolerance' | [
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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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How To Pick A Pope (With Latin Subtitles) | [
"For lovers of the lapsed language Latin, the selection of a new pope is an ecstasyfest. The Roman Catholic Church is so steeped in centuries-old traditions, Pope Benedict XVI announced his surprise retirement on Monday the old-fashioned way — in Latin. \"Fratres carissimi,\" the Pope's retirement announcement bega... | [
"Stories: 1) Ayelet Waldman: On Feeling Like A 'Bad Mother' 2) Paul McCartney: From Pop Music To Prose 3) 'Splice': Your Results May Vary (And Be Scary)"
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Audible The Race Horse Attracts The Attention Of Audible.Com | [
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Obama Enters The Heated Battle For Virginia's 5th | [
"President Obama will stump in Virginia on Friday for a vulnerable freshman congressman: Democrat Tom Perriello. It's the only public campaign event the president is doing for just one House member. Perriello squeaked to victory in 2008 in Virginia's conservative 5th District, which also voted for John McCain. And ... | [
"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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New Mix: Psych Pop And Gritty Rock From John Grant, Dilly Dally, More | [
"Good luck getting these tunes out of your head. Host Bob Boilen kicks off this week's All Songs Considered with new music by Pell, a rapper and songwriter who garnered well-deserved attention for his first mixtape, and is back in a big way with production help from TV On the Radio's Dave Sitek. That's followed by ... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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The Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer | [
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"From a \"Dorian Recordings Live!\" Concert at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New York, the French group Ensemble Doulce Memoire (dooss mem-WAHR) plays a Pavane by French Renaissance composer Etienne Dutetre (ayt-yen doo-TET(reh)). (Dorian Recordings)"
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Nine-Minute Road Trip | [
"Road trips allow us to mope, celebrate, ponder and even spend a few hours not thinking about anything, save for a nondescript succession of signs and lines. But all of that takes time, and time on the road takes gas money. For those in search of catharsis on a budget, Stephen Thompson has compiled a playlist for y... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Juggling Home & Work | [
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New York's Conservatives Welcome Company | [
"Richard Lowry is the editor of the conservative <EM>National Review</EM> and is used to being a lonely Republican in a city of Democrats. This week will be different however, as thousands of kindred conservative spirits are joining him in Manhattan."
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"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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Mother-In-Law's Birthday Toasted, Literally | [
"Museum curator Laura Hadland and 40 friends pieced together nearly 10,000 slices of toast to create a giant portrait of her mother-in-law. The artwork, in Warrington, England, broke the world record for largest toast mosaic."
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'I Will Lose My Identity': Cambodian Villagers Face Displacement By Mekong Dam | [
"Cambodia needs energy. Almost half of this Southeast Asian country is without electricity. Work will soon be completed on the country's largest hydropower project to date, the Sesan 2 dam, on the Sesan River, a tributary of the Mekong River near the border with Laos. The dam is an $800 million joint Chinese-Cambod... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ebola Stricken Nurse Appears Well In Video. -- Hong Kong Police Launch Dawn Raid To Dismantle Protest Site. And here are more early headlines: Russia Criticizes Talks With Ukrainian, European Leaders. (NBC) Monster Hurricane Gonzalo Sweeps Close To Bermuda. (NHC) Hawaii... | npr | {
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Who Makes Up The 16 Million Households Who Get Food Stamps? | [
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"State Finances in the Black at $3.1 Billion. More Californians Traveling Abroad for Essential Surgeries. End Music."
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Members Of The Los Angeles | [
"Members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra--flutist Susan Greenberg, violinist Clayton Haslop and violist Roland Kato--perform the Trio in G by Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach, a grandson of Johann Sebastian. Recorded on April 20th in Raitt Recital Hall at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. (Tony Beecher Recordin... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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How Trump Is Handling 2 Recent Disasters | [
"President Trump on Friday got a first-hand look at Tennessee's cleanup after deadly tornadoes, and in Atlanta, the CDC's response to coronavirus — two very different kinds of deadly disasters."
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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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Does NPR.org Censor Its Users? | [
"Some visitors to NPR's website have noticed their posted comments have disappeared-- an absence they believe reveals volumes about the organization's editorial policy. \"Your 'moderators' have again censored my freedom of speech, using glaring double standards,\" write ones regular NPR.org user. \"(They) are clear... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Shaming Firms That Export Jobs Has Worked For Trump So Far | [
"Ford and General Motors both reacted Tuesday to President-elect Donald Trump's continued criticism of U.S. companies manufacturing products in Mexico. Ford announced it would cancel its $1.6 billion plans to build a plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and instead invest an additional $700 million to expand an existi... | [
"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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