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United Church of Christ Votes on Gay Marriage | [
"The United Church of Christ votes Monday on whether to endorse same-sex marriage. If the series of resolutions passes, the church, which has 1.4 million members, will become the largest denomination to officially sanction gay marriage."
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'Sins of the Father' | [
"Scott speaks with Tom Cherry, son of Bobby Frank Cherry, who has been accused of involvement in the infamous 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama which killed 4 young girls. Until now, the son has corroborated his father's alibi regarding his whereabouts on the night before the bla... | [
"Stories: 1) Denis Leary, the Renaissance Man of 'Rescue Me' 2) One Ring to Rule Them: 'Ice Cream' Songs Hit Big"
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Obama's Promise To Close Guantanamo Prison Falls Short | [
"In one of his first acts as commander in chief, President Obama in 2009 signed an executive order to close the U.S. detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It was part of a campaign promise the president made, to close the camp and \"determine how to deal with those who have been held there.\" But four years on, t... | [
"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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NPR: 12-01-2011 Fresh Air | [
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Foreign Investors: Who Poses a Threat? | [
"The controversial Dubai port deal has raised concerns about foreigners buying American assets, and not for the first time. Close your eyes and cast your mind back to a bygone era, an ancient time that's difficult for modern man to fathom: 1988. At the time, Japan was an economic juggernaut, swallowing pieces of Am... | [
"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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Questions Linger After Bill Cosby's Conviction Was Overturned | [
"NPR's Noel King talks to investigative reporter Nicki Weisensee Egan, author of <em>Chasing Cosby</em>, about Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction being overturned on appeal."
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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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Unanswered Questions and New Year Hopes | [
"The following is a commentary from Morning Edition, Dec. 26, 2006: Another Christmas has come and gone. Carols have disappeared from the radio, replaced by screaming ads for after-Christmas sales. Piles of boxes and wrapping paper are in the trash. Lots of toys are already broken. Leftover turkey still sounds good... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Iraq Spending, Debate Dominate Week's Hot Topics | [
"The Iraq spending bill and Thursday's debate by Republican presidential candidates formed the basis of serious political discussions this week, and then there was the titillating topic of the so-called D.C. Madam."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Richard Armitage Weighs In On President Trump's Afghan Strategy | [
"Ailsa Change talks to former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, who says the bulk of the military presence in Afghanistan should leave, and only a small counterterrorism force should remain."
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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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How Inuit Parents Teach Kids To Control Their Anger | [
"Back in the 1960s, a Harvard graduate student made a landmark discovery about the nature of human anger. At age 34, Jean Briggs traveled above the Arctic Circle and lived out on the tundra for 17 months. There were no roads, no heating systems, no grocery stores. Winter temperatures could easily dip below minus 40... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Catalan President Says He Has 'Mandate' For Independence, Calls For Talks With Madrid | [
"Updated at 4:25 p.m. ET Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, the region's separatist leader, says he has the \"mandate\" to declare independence from Spain but is delaying such a declaration to allow for talks with Madrid. In a much anticipated speech to the regional Parliament, more than a week after a referendum... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Democrats Sweep Mayoral Elections In New York, Other Major Cities. -- Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, and Ohio Fail. -- Shaky U.S.-China Trade Relationship Will Top Trump's Agenda In Beijing. -- Trump Used To Disparage An Anti-Bribery Law; Wi... | npr | {
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Malaysian Bloggers Threatened With Censorship | [
"For the last decade, Malaysia has taken a liberal stance with Internet sites even as it censors traditional media offline. Now, an upsurge in controversial postings by local bloggers is getting the government's attention. Now Malaysia is threatening to use its anti-terror laws against anyone who insults the king o... | [
"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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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
"(Sorry for the long absence with all of last month¿s big political news¿ as mentioned before, the new little one in the family has kept me away from the hustle and bustle. Look for more frequent blog entries this month! ¿JM)\nSecretary of State Debra Bowen¿s new report on the number of registered voters in [...]"... | [
"Grand Re-Opening! Dial 1-900-SCOTUS; Animal Kingdom."
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Morning News Brief: Primary Elections, U.S.-North Korea Summit | [
"GOP voters punish Republican candidates who don't support President Trump. And, China welcomes the summit results, especially if it means the U.S. suspends military exercises in South Korea."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tulsa Police Officer Is Found Not Guilty In Death Of Terence Crutcher. -- Chris Cornell, Lead Singer Of Soundgarden And AudioSlave, Dies At 52. -- Video Appears To Show Erdogan's Guards Clashing With D.C. Protesters. And here are more early headlines: Secret Recording O... | npr | {
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Vivaldi Cello Concerto | [
"Cellist Yo-Yo Ma took Vivaldi's music out on the road with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra this spring. He talks about and plays the Vivaldi Cello Concerto in C minor, RV 401."
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"From a CD, guitarist Emanuele Segre plays the Romance from Niccolo Paganini's Grande Sonata. (Claves 50-9303)"
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'Tiebrary' Helps Adults And Kids Without Formal Clothes Dress For Success | [
"Libraries do a lot more than house and lend books. Now in New York, people can use their library card to check out neckties, briefcases and handbags for job interviews or other important events. Here & Now‘s Lisa Mullins learns more from Kimberly Spring, network manager of the Riverside area of branches for ... | [
"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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Economy Starts To Sink Florida Boating Industry | [
"The economic downturn is taking a toll on the boating industry in Florida. With high fuel prices and expensive boat payments, many Floridians are finding it harder to use, sell — and keep — their boats. Take Black Point Marina, south of Miami on Biscayne Bay. Marina officials say as fuel prices have risen, traffic... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Trapped in a Room of Convenience | [
"A British man named David Leggat once took a survival course. But he may never have expected to use his training for this. He stepped into a men's bathroom. The door jammed. And then the handle fell off. The bathroom was at a lawn bowling club, hardly used this time of year. Which is why Leggat was stuck in freez... | [
"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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Hurricane Iota, Weakening But Dangerous, Slams An Already Sodden Central America | [
"Updated at 1:45 p.m. ET Hurricane Iota, the second strong hurricane to batter Central America in as many weeks, is running aground in northeastern Nicaragua. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Monday night, had rapidly diminished to Category 1 by Tuesday morning, with maximum sustained winds ... | [
"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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Google Workers Launch Union To Press Grievances With Executives | [
"More than 200 engineers and other workers have formed a union at Google, a breakthrough in labor organizing in Silicon Valley where workers have clashed with executives over workplace culture, diversity and ethics. Across half a dozen Google offices in the U.S. and Canada, 226 workers signed cards to form the Alph... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Traveling Crisis Nurse Fears Post-Holiday COVID-19 Surge | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Jasmyne Aseff, a travelling ICU nurse, about what it's been like fighting the pandemic, from the initial outbreak in New York City to her current position in Missouri."
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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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This year marks the centennial of the birth of German-born Kurt Weill, considered one of the ... | [
"This year marks the centennial of the birth of German-born Kurt Weill, considered one of the 20th century's most influential composers. And Monday, April 3, is the 50th anniversary of his death. He and lyricist Bertoldt Brecht revolutionized musical theatre with a blend of cabaret and classical traditions resulti... | [
"PT commentator and American Chamber Players founder Miles Hoffman joins Martin for another session of \"Coming to Terms.\" This time they talk about the history and characteristics of one of the most popular dance forms, especially at this time of year, the waltz."
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#1649: If You Suck a Sock | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, Bob is worried his car may have a permanent case of athlete's foot (or worse) after a sock got sucked into the engine. Find out how the sucking transpired and whether Tom and Ray can stop laughing long enough to ease Bob's fears. Elsewhere, Patty's Accord began mooing at her. Is ... | [
"Bleephole, Hawaii Def-con 5-0, Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us, Doritas, Two Facedbook, Do You Hear What Yanni Hear?"
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Say 'Hello, Neighbor' To This Charming Picture Book About Mister Rogers | [
"A friend and I were talking the other day about having our kids at home all the time, and yes, we complained about messes and fights (I mean, MESSES AND FIGHTS), and about how many snacks they seem to need, and the endless dirty dishes and laundry, etc., etc. Why rehash it all when you surely understand what I mea... | [
"Stories: 1) Getting To Know The Animal Families Of 'Earth' 2) Robert Sullivan, In The Alleys With 'Rats' 3) Up Close And Personal With The Dung Beetle"
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U.S. Mideast Diplomacy | [
"NPR Diplomatic Correspondent Vicky O'Hara reports on the Bush administration's view of the current Arab summit and the prospects of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and the Palestinians."
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"News Headlines: Feb. 19, 2007Talk About It:Miami Herald: Castro's Stepping Down May Mean Economic Change -- \"Although Raul has been ruling Cuba for the 19 months that Castro has been ailing, Cuba watchers say he's had his hands tied with the looming presence of his brother. And with Tuesday's announcement that Cu... | npr | {
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Drilling For Oil, Based On The Bible: Do Oil And Religion Mix? | [
"They say an oilman has to be a gambler, but can he be a prophet? Zion Oil & Gas, based in Dallas, is a publicly traded company that believes it is commanded by the Bible to search for oil in Israel, both to help the Holy Land and make money for investors. The 22 employees of Zion Oil in Texas and Israel, and many ... | [
"Stories: 1) Deadly Insurgents With Ties To U.S. Dollars 2) The Trouble With Health Problems Near Gas Fracking"
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The Fed Just Raised Its Rate Again. When Will It Start To Hurt Consumers? | [
"Updated at 3:30 p.m. ET The Federal Reserve announced another quarter-percentage-point increase in interest rates Wednesday as expected, citing a strong labor market and economy. The Fed raised the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 2 percent to 2.25 percent, the third hike this year. In its announcement, the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Refugees Experiencing Backlash After Paris Attacks | [
"Paris has long been a city of immigrants. But there are now fears of repercussions against the refugees who are streaming into Europe at a faster pace from places like Syria."
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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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A Red July 4th Weekend Leaves Dozens Of Casualties In Chicago | [
"A bloody Fourth of July weekend left 60 people shot in Chicago, nine of them fatally, since Thursday afternoon. Many of the weekend's shootings occurred in the city's South Side neighborhoods."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Wife Of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tests Positive For Coronavirus | [
"Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, becoming the latest in a string of high-profile individuals to become infected with the potentially deadly pathogen. In a statement on Thursday, the office of the prime minister said Grégoire... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe. -- In 'Important Step', U.S. Women's Soccer Team Reaches New Labor Deal. -- Ethics Panel Sends Case Against Alabama Governor To Prosecutors. And here are more early headlines: Baltimore Police Cons... | npr | {
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Sandip Roy: Memories of Monsoons Long Gone | [
"Every year, monsoons sweep through South Asia and kill thousands of people. But the savage storms also offer lush beauty before the waters recede. Commentator Sandip Roy reminisces on the torrential rains of his childhood in Calcutta."
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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Manjul Bhargava: An Artist of Music and Math | [
"At 28, Manjul Bhargava has already won a coveted full professorship at Princeton University. An expert in number theory, the study of the properties and relationships of numbers, Bhargava is also a master of the tabla, a small Indian hand drum used to create music with rhythmic, precise patterns. Number theory is ... | [
"Stories: 1) Do You See What I See? A Scientist's Journey Into 3-D 2) Dr. John: Righteous Anger, Graced By Wit 3) Clunky Characters, Cancer Characterize 'Big C'"
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For One French Woman, An Eye-Opening Visit To Calais' Refugee 'Jungle' | [
"Nicole Cordier, 68, is walking through the middle of a four-lane highway outside the northern French port city of Calais. She's there with a few hundred other townspeople, truckers and farmers, to protest a makeshift refugee camp that keeps growing just outside their city. The highway is empty of traffic on this d... | [
"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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Other News: Court Battles In Wis.; Crisis In Libya; Tears On Capitol Hill | [
"The major news of the morning, as we've reported, is the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan today and the tsunami warning that stretches east to Hawaii and the Pacific coast of the continental U.S. We'll be following that story as the day continues. Other stories making headlines include: -- Milwaukee Jour... | [
"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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Who Is Clinton Confidant Sidney Blumenthal? | [
"Before there was George, there was Sid. George Stephanopoulos is, of course, the ABC news anchor whose $75,000 in donations to the Clinton foundation have reminded the world of his longtime ties to Bill Clinton, for whom he worked from 1991 to 1997. But before Stephanopoulos had entered the picture, another journa... | [
"Stories: 1) Reliving 'A Decade With Presidents And The Press' 2) Clinton's Press Secretary On Impeachment, Elian 3) Ari Fleischer On 'Taking Heat' 4) 'What Happened' In The Bush White House"
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Confusion Over Kerry's 'Most Liberal' Senate Record | [
"<EM>The National Journal</EM> ranked Sen. John Kerry's congressional voting record as the most liberal in the Senate for 2003. But NPR's Mike Pesca reports that the method for arriving at the \"most liberal\" tag could cause confusion."
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Weird Genre Watch: TV Explores The Wildly Exciting World Of Towing Cars | [
"I happened to notice that last night brought the first new episode in a while of something called — this is real — Lizard Lick Towing on TruTV. Lizard Lick Towing is about a towing and repo company whose owners \"repossess vehicles and machinery on behalf of lien holders.\" This is different from the following Tru... | [
"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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'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' | [
"Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor of the French edition of Elle magazine, was a womanizing man-about-Paris at 43. Then he was felled by a massive stroke. He awoke in a hospital bed, unable to move or to speak, an angry, unrepentant prisoner of his own body. Only his left eye worked — but that eye proved a window to th... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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Time To Hit The Books | [
"Lindsey Kraft writes from the Forest Park Public Library, outside Chicago: This book display, filled with books on career advice, at the Forest Park Public Library, was empty after a few a days. As soon as I saw it I thought to myself, \"Planet Money indicator.\" Library usage statistics are up all over the cou... | [
"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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As Nancy And Beth, Megan Mullally And Stephanie Hunt Are Musical Misfits | [
"Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt have been actors for years. Mullally is best known for playing the tipsy socialite Karen Walker in the sitcom Will & Grace, while Hunt has been in Friday Night Lights, Californication and other shows. Together, they've formed a musical duo called Nancy and Beth — and their style i... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Ethiopia's Civil War Is Becoming A Humanitarian Crisis | [
"The Tigray region in northern Ethiopia is at the center of a civil war that broke out last November, after rebels there attacked a military base. Since then, the political fight has become an ethnic one, with troops no longer distinguishing civilians from rebel fighters. NPR's Eyder Peralta visited the war-torn re... | [
"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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Do Leaked Albums And Songs Hurt Or Help Artists? | [
"Katy Perry‘s new single “Roar” from her upcoming album “Prism” and Lady Gaga’s latest track “Applause” from her new album “ARTPOP,” both were leaked over the weekend. The artists and their labels have very different initial reactions. Lady Gaga called upon fans to re... | [
"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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The Virtuoso Guitar Duo | [
"The virtuoso guitar duo of Sergio and Odair (oh-dah-EER) Assad, in concert at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, plays a couple of preludes and fugues by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, a composer whose centenary is being observed this year. We'll hear the Preludes and Fugues Nos. 7 in C-sharp minor, and 17 ... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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House Unites To Reprimand GOP Lawmaker Tied To 11 Ethics Violations | [
"The House unanimously passed a rare ethics resolution on Friday morning to reprimand Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., for breaking congressional and campaign finance rules. Schweikert agreed to pay a $50,000 fine and admitted to 11 ethics violations including the misuse of official funds. The House Ethics Committee... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No End In Sight As Government Shutdown Begins. -- Obama: 'Perpetual Cycle Of Brinksmanship ... Has To End.' -- In Talk Of Shutdown, A Familiar Feeling At The White House. And here are more early headlines: Despite Government Shutdown, Obamacare Opens Enrollment Today. (... | npr | {
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Revisiting News Coverage Of The Battle Of Gettysburg | [
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"Stories: 1) Teddy Roosevelt And The Fire That Saved The Forests 2) A Memoir Of Pakistan, Islamic Fundamentalism"
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New Air Force One Deal Cleared For Takeoff | [
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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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House Approves Child Tax Credit | [
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House Looks At 4th Coronavirus Aid Package; Pelosi Says She Won't Get Test | [
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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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From A Concert Recorded Earlier | [
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Court To Weigh In On Concealed Weapons In Md. | [
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"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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Outbreak Voices: How Coronavirus Is Affecting A Day Care Owner In Denver | [
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Mind-Bending Pleasures Of 'Annihilation' | [
"Annihilation -- the movie, not the experience — is creepy. Very creepy. There are elements of traditional horror in the latest film from Alex Garland (Ex Machina), which is based not very closely on the Jeff VanderMeer novel of the same name. But more than that, it's a film that capitalizes on its ability to creat... | [
"Stories: 1) Seth Meyers On 'SNL' And Campaign Comedy 2) Tina Fey's Gubernatorial Turn 3) Stephen Colbert On 'The Greatest Gift Of All' 4) The Ethereal, Ambient Sound Of 'Hearts Of Space'"
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White House Responds To COVID-19 | [
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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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St. John's Gene Keady Is A 'Basketball Buddha' | [
"The NCAA men's tournament will be in full swing Thursday. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Red Storm of St. John's is in the hunt. One reason could be 74-year-old Gene Keady, who's been described as a basketball oracle."
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Is the Economy Really That Weak? | [
"Soaring oil prices, low dollar, tumbling stock prices, but by some measures, the economy remains strong. So what is the long-term outlook and how will holiday sales be impacted? Boston-based exporter Rob Potash and Mortgage broker Ernie Gonnelly share divergent experiences with the economy. ALEX CHADWICK, host: F... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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KEXP Presents: Natasha Kmeto | [
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"The Good The Bad The Queen, Explosions in the Sky, Tom Brosseau, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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U.S. Military Advantage Over Russia And China 'Eroding,' Pentagon Says | [
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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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Ex-Florida Police Chief Sentenced To 3 Years For Framing Black Men And Teen | [
"Raimundo Atesiano told a federal judge in Miami the pressure simply became too great for him to bear. Crime rates in Biscayne Park, Fla., a village of about 3,200 people, remained stubbornly stagnant, and as the town's new police chief, Atesiano just couldn't stand for it. Plus, he wanted to impress elected offici... | [
"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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To Save Her Children, She Pretended To Be Crazy | [
"Ingenuity, inspiration, an elaborate ruse and a touch of madness. That is what it took for Zainabu Hamayaji to protect her family from Boko Haram. The terror network in northeastern Nigeria has killed 20,000 people, abducted thousands more and driven more than 2 million people from their homes during its eight-yea... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Frank Deford Commentary: The Wit of Al McGuire | [
"Commentator Frank Deford remembers the late basketball coach Al McGuire by recounting some of his favorite witticisms."
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What Jimmy Carter Did After His 'Involuntary Retirement' | [
"When former President Jimmy Carter spoke at the American Museum of Natural History in New York this past January, the 90-year-old's bright blue eyes seemed to grow even more intensely blue, as he stood tall and spoke with the crisp command of a much younger man. The occasion was the opening of \"Countdown to Zero,... | [
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Sought-After Political Independents Want Compromise, Not Shutdown | [
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Kinsey: Conventional Film, Unconventional Subject | [
"Film critic Ken Turan reviews <EM>Kinsey</EM>, about the noted sex researcher, starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in the roles of Alfred Kinsey and his wife. Conservative groups say the movie \"mocks Christianity and condones immorality.\""
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Irish Author Roddy Doyle On Connecting Over A Pint, At Pubs And Over Zoom | [
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Macy Gray: 'I Still See My Voice As Odd' | [
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Abortion, Guns And Gay Rights On The Docket For Supreme Court's New Term | [
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'Shop Talk': Who Scored And Fumbled In GOP Debate | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Director Elia Kazan Dies at 94 | [
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As 2015 Begins, Some Ruminations On Science And Life | [
"Over the years, I've been collecting thought fragments and sentences that come to me during the day or in the course of my writing books and essays. Since this is a time of introspection and self-analysis, I wanted to share some of them with the 13.7 readers — along with my wishes for a creative and healthy 2015. ... | [
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U.S.-Afghan Force Raids Suspected Taliban Hideout | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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Convention Ends with Kerry's Acceptance | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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Stream NPR Music's List Of The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ | [
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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From A Cd Of Music By | [
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U.S. Budget Deficit, Debt Compared With GDP | [
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Bob Edwards Talks With Ed Lifson About The Rallies Against | [
"Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic. Milosevic's riot police violently attempted to enforce a new ban on anti-government rallies, which drew tens of thousands of demonstrators today."
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Who Brings Puppies To A Food Fight? Harry Styles, Of Course | [
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Very Very Henry Threadgill | [
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Before There Was Writing, There Were Pies | [
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Car Spies Seek Design Elements | [
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Guitar Greats Meet at the Crossroads | [
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Tips for Reducing Your Home Energy Use | [
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New Jersey Pension Lawsuit Piles On Gov. Christie's Rough Week | [
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How Industrial Farming 'Destroyed' The Tasty Tomato | [
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Talmud Students Exempt From Military | [
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With Supreme Court Tie, Teachers Unions Dodge A Bullet | [
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Outgoing Political Mavericks Reflect On Careers | [
"NPR's Neal Conan and Political Junkie Ken Rudin talk with retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT), a former Democrat, about the future of moderates in politics. Retiring U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) reflects on the movement he built and the role for Libertarians in the Republican party."
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White House Tries To Increase Pressure On Iran | [
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Riding With Rescuers In Houston | [
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Portland Archdiocese Urges Sexual Abuse Victims to Join Settlement | [
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French Vote on Europe's Constitution to Be Close | [
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San Francisco Ballet Anniversary | [
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Hiding in the Poppies | [
"Reporters always look for the best story to tell, and sometimes that search puts them in the middle of more action than they ever anticipated. In the July 9th and 16th double issue of the New Yorker magazine, Jon Lee Anderson tells the story of his visit to Afghanistan. While covering the problems that come along ... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Sandwich Monday: The Crunchwrap Supreme | [
"The Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme is, in the words of Taco Bell, engineered \"for maximum portability.\" In truth, their short-lived \"Back Pocket Chalupa\" was more portable, but also more tragic. MacKenzie: It looks like a frisbee. Maybe that's what the portability is about. Robert: They need to make one in boome... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Men and Their Emotions | [
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"Stories: 1) Billy Collins: A Poet's Affection For Emily Dickinson 2) New Biography Claims Emily Dickinson Had Epilepsy"
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A Joyous 'Trip' from Start to Finish | [
"We All Belong, the new album from the Philadelphia band Dr. Dog, combines classic rock with the sounds of ageless indie-pop. The result is a universal, accessible sound that seems modern while still summoning memories of Todd Rundgren, The Band and The Kinks. Mostly, though, Dr. Dog's captivating pop hooks, three-... | [
"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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David Bowie On The Ziggy Stardust Years: 'We Were Creating The 21st Century In 1971' | [
"It's been more than 40 years since David Bowie created the gender-bending Ziggy Stardust and released the now-classic album The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. With it, Bowie helped invent glam-rock. In conversation with Fresh Air's Terry Gross from 2002, Bowie was in the midst of making... | [
"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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New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26 | [
"Our shortlist of must-hear albums this week includes the incredible sonic adventures of Nick Murphy (formerly known as Chet Faker), acoustic, instrumental rock from Rodrigo y Gabriela, a byzantine concept album from The Mountain Goats and more. Host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music's Felix Contreras and Stephen... | [
"Sure, you've pored over our list of The 50 Most Important Recordings of the Decade and the All Songs Considered listener picks for the best music of 2009. You may have even listened to our most recent edition of All Songs Considered, featuring a discussion on the past year in music, the best new artists, the bigge... | npr | {
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Putin Touts Russian Military In Annual Address | [
"Ahead of an election he’s expected to win, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his annual address to Russia’s Federal Assembly on Thursday. In a speech that lasted nearly two hours, Putin touted Russian military advances and pledged to halve poverty in the country over the next six years. Here & Now&... | [
"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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NPR Plays: Where NPR Presses Start On Gaming | [
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What Drives People To Hoard Toilet Paper And Hand Sanitizer | [
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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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