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Haiti Presidential Election Rescheduled For November
[ "Haiti will hold the first round of its long-delayed presidential election on November 20, reports Reuters. The country's electoral council postponed the vote after Hurricane Matthew devastated the country last week. At least 500 people in Haiti died in the storm. Haiti's electoral council president Leopold Berlang...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Transcript: NPR Interviews Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson. -- British Counter-Terrorism Police Shoot A Woman And Arrest 6 Suspects. -- Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary, First Latino Member Of Trump Cabinet. -- Arkansas Executes 4th Inmate In 8 Days. -- Waffle House...
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Marine's Death Has Deep Impact on Ohio Town
[ "Lance Cpl. Brett Wightman was one of 14 Marines killed in an Aug. 3 roadside bombing in northern Iraq. The 22-year-old Marine reservist's death touched many people in his hometown of Sabina, Ohio." ]
[ "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...
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Goodbyes From Listeners: Amy Ignatow
[ "Amy Ignatow has had her share of economic woes this year, but she's coming out on top. This week, she gets to say goodbye to her crummy old apartment and hello to a new life." ]
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Supreme Court Takes Up Wal-Mart Bias Lawsuit
[ "The largest sex discrimination lawsuit in U.S. history ran into a wall of doubt at the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday. The class action lawsuit was filed against Wal-Mart 10 years ago on behalf of a half-dozen female workers and 1.5 million other women in similar situations. A federal judge, after hearing evidence,...
[ "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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These Are The 21 People Receiving The Nation's Highest Civilian Honor
[ "President Obama has announced the last group of people to whom he will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. The group of 21 luminaries includes athletes Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, musicians Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen and actors Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte...
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Cherokee Nation Takes Drug Distributors To Tribal Court
[ "As the nation’s opioid addiction and overdose crisis grows, the Cherokee Nation is launching the first-ever lawsuit against drug distributors that will be litigated in a tribal court. The suit takes on companies including pharmacies CVS Health, Walgreens and Wal-Mart, and drug distributors Cardinal Health, Inc. an...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio...
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NPR: 11-08-2011 Fresh Air
[ "Stories: 1) How Dogs Evolved Into 'Our Best Friends' 2) James Wolcott: 'Lucking Out' In 1970s New York" ]
[ "Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926" ]
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South Sudan Struggles 1 Year After Independence
[ "One year ago, South Sudan declared its independence from Sudan. Since then, there have been tribal clashes in several areas of the new nation, and in April, there was a brief border war with Sudan." ]
[ "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...
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'Pioneer Recording Bands 1917-1920'
[ "Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews <em>Pioneer Recording Bands 1917-1920</em>, a new collection of jazz recorded before 1920 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and the Earl Fuller Orchestra." ]
[ "2: Musician, Singer, Record Producer and a Fresh Air favorite BEN VAUGHN. He has a new release, \"Mono USA: 8-track Home Recordings 1988-1992\" (Bar/None)." ]
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What It's Like To Be An Evacuee From Creek Fire
[ "A few evacuees from California's massive Creek Fire are being allowed to return to their homes to assess the damage, but they need to be ready to leave again at any moment." ]
[ "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 ...
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Murdoch Offers Record Amount for Triplex
[ "News mogul Rupert Murdoch pays a record-setting $44 million for a three-story Fifth Avenue penthouse in Manhattan formerly inhabited by the late Laurance Rockefeller. NPR's Robert Smith reports." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'" ]
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Factory Output Flat Again In June
[ "There was no change in output at the nation's manufacturers last month, the Federal Reserve just reported. A flat June followed a scant 0.1 percent increase in May and a 0.5 percent decline in output in April, the Fed adds. Another sign of sogginess in the factory sector: previously, the Fed had estimated that pro...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Supreme Court Puts White House's Carbon Pollution Limits On Hold. -- South Korea Shutting Down Joint Industrial Park In North Korea. And here are more early headlines: Fed Chair Yellen To Discuss Economy On Capitol Hill. (AP) Senate Wrangles Over Criminal Justice Reform...
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Irish author, RODDY DOYLE, winner of the 1993 Booker Prize for his novel "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha H...
[ "Irish author, RODDY DOYLE, winner of the 1993 Booker Prize for his novel \"Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha\" (Viking). Doyle taught school in Dublin for fourteen years; during that time he wrote and self-published his first novel, \"The Commitments\" about a band of musicians who bring soul music to Dublin. (It was made int...
[ "Book critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN considers \"The Rules: Time-tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right\" by Sherrie Fein and Sherrie Schneider (Warner Books). INT. 2: Irish Writer WILLIAM TREVOR, whom The New Yorker called \"probably the greatest living writer of short stories in the English language.\" Besi...
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All About The Baseline
[ "The U.S. government has released more information about the stress tests it'll be preforming on the banking system in the coming weeks. The tests will measure a bank's situation against a pair of economic scenarios for the end of 2010 -- \"baseline\" and \"more adverse\" -- to see whether it can survive. In the ba...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Paramount to Acquire DreamWorks Studio
[ "Paramount Pictures will buy independent film studio DreamWorks SKG in a cash-and-debt deal worth more than $1.5 billion. It plans to sell a 59-film library, but keep the studio. DreamWorks' animation unit is not a part of the deal." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr...
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Excerpt: 'A Healing Touch: True Stories of Life, Death, and Hospice'
[ "'You Know Who You Are' I met Lee Duff over a decade ago at a place called Champions when I was teaching at Colby College in Waterville. There were no champions at Champions, at least none I recall, but there were some pretty fair racquetball players. Lee was one, I another. Lee's game was a lot like Lee: pragmatic...
[ "Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language" ]
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READ: President Trump's Letter To Governors On New Coronavirus Guidelines
[ "President Trump said in a letter to U.S. governors on Thursday that his administration is working to publish new guidelines for state and local governments to use when making decisions about \"maintaining, increasing or relaxing social distancing and other mitigation measures\" for the coronavirus epidemic. Trump ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican...
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Russia Sees Staggering Income Inequality
[ "In Russia today, 110 billionaires hold 35 percent of the nation's wealth. Host Arun Rath talks with the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>'s Lukas Alpert about this post-Soviet phenomenon." ]
[ "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...
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'Lore': After Hitler, An Awakening For The Reich's Children
[ "It took years for our fictions to consider the Holocaust narrative. And for an even longer time, a stunned silence hovered over the fate of \"Hitler's children\" — ordinary Germans during and after World War II. That embargo, too, is lifting, with a significant trickle of novels, movies and television dramas that ...
[ "Stories: 1) Alice Sebold's Dark Tale Moves To The Silver Screen 2) 'Hitler's Favorite Tenor' Hits A High Note 3) Remembering Thomas Hoving's Decade At The Met 4) Jackson's 'Bones': The Furthest Thing From Lovely" ]
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Songs We Love: José James, 'Better Off Dead'
[ "José James, the eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer, has made no secret of his fondness for Bill Withers. There's a medley that James has been singing in concert for years, linking Withers' despondent anthem \"Ain't No Sunshine\" with an upturning grace note, \"Grandma's Hands.\" Gradually a few other Withers cla...
[ "This week on All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by some familiar friends from the NPR Music team, who share their latest musical finds. 1. Surfer Blood: \"Demon Dance\" from 'Pythons' 2. Miyazaki: \"Torrents\" from 'Color Of Glass' 3. Leven Signs: \"Prague Spring\" from 'Hemp Is Her...
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Electronic Music's Godfather Isn't Done Innovating
[ "Morton Subotnick could fairly be called electronic music's first hitmaker. His 1967 album Silver Apples of the Moon was an international sensation. Or, in his words, \"It was like a bombshell.\" Silver Apples was the first piece of electronic music commissioned by a record label and was created on the first synthe...
[ "Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting" ]
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Double Take 'Toons: New Monopoly Piece?
[ "Hasbro announced it's replacing one of the oldest Monopoly pieces — the iron — with a cat. Steve Kelley is not feline good about the choice, while Nick Anderson reminded us back in 2008 that the financial game is still being played in the same old way." ]
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Technology of War: Dramatic Improvements in 12 Years
[ "Advances in precision weaponry since the 1991 Gulf War are beginning to show an effect in the current campaign. Satellite navigation helps U.S. forces accurately drop bombs on targets regardless of smoke, bad weather, and cloud cover. And microwave weapons are capable of blocking communications networks, although ...
[ "Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day" ]
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The Joy Of Ella Fitzgerald's Accessible Elegance
[ "Nana had a big wooden box of a television in the corner of her apartment along Van Aken Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio, known as \"the Widow's Block.\" Brick with plenty of sunlight, there were four or five buildings of 100 or so units that housed most of our grandmothers after their husbands passed in the late '60s...
[ "Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers" ]
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Inoculation Of 2nd Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Began This Week
[ "It's now time for people in the U.S. who received the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine to start receiving the second dose. Orchestrating this two-shot vaccine is not as simple as it might seem." ]
[ "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...
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How The 'Partisan Mind' Changes The National Debate
[ "This lame-duck session of Congress has been marked by arguments over tax cuts, unemployment benefits, arms limitation and \"Don't Ask Don't Tell\" that seem to fall along partisan lines. But this week, <em>New York Times</em> columnist Ross Douthat wrote that there are some other significant issues on which the pa...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head" ]
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On Death Penalty For Boston Bomber, Survivors Have Mixed Feelings
[ "The Boston Marathon bombing trial now moves into the second phase. Yesterday, the jury found Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty of all 30 charges against him. Early next week, the same jurors return to federal court to decide Tsarnaev&#8217;s fate: either life in prison without parole, or the death penalty. The people most ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- ISIS Claims Credit For Shooting In Garland, Texas. -- A First: John Kerry Makes Unannounced Visit To Somalia. -- Obama Will Nominate Marine General As Next Joint Chiefs Chairman. -- NYU Student Detained In North Korea Was Hoping For 'Great Event'. And here are more earl...
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From A June Performance
[ "From a June performance at the University of Maryland, the National Orchestral Institute Brass and Percussion Ensemble offers up Dances from \"The Danserye\" by 16th-century composer Thielman Susato (TEEL-mun soo-SAH-toh). (Mobile Masters)" ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Dear Candidate, Beware What You Don't Say
[ "Sen. Barack Obama's campaign is criticizing Sen. John McCain for never using the words \"middle class\" in Friday's first presidential debate. The McCain campaign is criticizing Obama for never using the word \"victory\". When voters begin judging their candidates not only by what they said — but by what they did...
[ "Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?" ]
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How I Built Resilience: Live with Alli Webb and Andy Puddicombe & Rich Pierson
[ "Alli Webb, co-founder of Drybar, talks with Guy about why she believes that investing time into fashion and beauty is still worthwhile, even though many of us aren't going out much. Founders of the meditation app Headspace, Andy Puddicombe and Rich Pierson, talk about taking their business remote, and give some t...
[ "Host Jessica Harris talks with Mike Krieger, co-founder of Instagram. Harris also talks with Brian Liu, founder of LegalZoom." ]
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Rep. Scott Talks About GOP Field In S.C.
[ "Melissa Block is in Charleston, S.C., where she talks with freshman Republican Rep. Tim Scott. He's a Tea Party favorite, he's considered a rising star in the GOP, and he's one of just two African-American Republicans in Congress. The presidential contenders are actively pursuing Scott's endorsement, but so far, h...
[ "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...
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Peloton Says It's Been Subpoenaed By DOJ And DHS Over Its Product Injury Reporting
[ "Exercise equipment company Peloton says it's being subpoenaed by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security for documents and other information regarding its reporting of people's injuries associated with its products. In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing Friday, the company ...
[ "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 ...
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Lawyers Under Trump: Front and Center
[ "Lawyers have accomplished a lot in Trump's first few months, overturning travel bans and fighting for free speech. But how are the lawyers themselves dealing with this new level of intensity?" ]
[ "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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Actor JASON ALEXANDER
[ "2: Actor JASON ALEXANDER. He's best known as George Costanza on the NBC series \"Seinfeld\", where he plays Jerry Seinfeld's best friend. Alexander won a Tony Award in 1989 for his performance in \"Jerome Robbin's Broadway.\" (REBROADCAST FROM 6/23/92)." ]
[ "Terry continues her discussion about television violence with theformer president of NBC Entertainment, BRANDON TARTIKOFF. And then with T-V critic DAVID BIANCULLI." ]
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Seattle Passes Smaller Corporate Tax, But Amazon Still Not Happy
[ "The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Monday to pass a new corporate head tax aimed at addressing the city&#8217;s problems with homelessness. Amazon, one of the companies that would be most affected, lobbied against the bill, and voiced its disappointment, despite the fact that the initial tax proposal wa...
[ "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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In Rio, Olympics Preparations Come Down To The Wire
[ "The Summer Games in Brazil are days away, but at least half of the Olympic village — the luxury accommodation where the athletes are staying — has had to undergo last-minute repairs, officials say." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo...
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Minnesota Has A Lot To Offer But No Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
[ "Jayson Gonzalez would drive 270 miles to a Krispy Kreme store in Iowa. He loaded up his cars with doughnuts, and delivered them to Twin Cities customers. Krispy Kreme told him to end his operation." ]
[ "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...
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Somalis In America Strive To Help Those Back Home
[ "As drought engulfs the Horn of Africa, Somalia is among the hardest-hit nations because of the ongoing civil war there. With few international aid groups or media on the ground, many Somalis living in the large refugee community in Minneapolis feel they must be the voice for famine victims. After all, many say, th...
[ "Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan" ]
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F-14 Recommendations
[ "The Navy today said pilot error was to blame for last January's crash of an F-14 jet in Nashville. Five people were killed when the jet crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff. The investigating board says the pilot took off at too steep and angle and suffered vertigo . The pilot had been involved in...
[ "EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music." ]
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Digital vs. Drawn Animation
[ "Alex Cohen of member station KQED in San Francisco reports that the new Disney movie <EM>Lilo and Stitch</EM> features old-fashioned, hand-rendered animation. This craft is being combined with computerized animation in a technique dubbed \"tradigital.\"" ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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The Paralympics Finally Get To Prime Time
[ "This week marks the start of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. And while the audience for the games is large, equal treatment for the athletes has taken time. It took until this year for the Paralympics to be covered on prime-time television and for Paralympians to be paid comparably to their Olympic counterparts. Th...
[ "Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists" ]
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After Doctor Said Trump Doing Well, Source Familiar With His Health Said Otherwise
[ "Muddled messaging from the White House has sent confusing signals about the president's well-being. We talk about what we know about his condition and treatment.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playli...
[ "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 ...
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Shiite Muslims & Iraq's Future
[ "Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi Shiite Muslims this week gathered in the city of Karbala to celebrate religious rituals banned under Saddam Hussein. And they're expressing their political goals for a new Iraq. Join guest host John Ydstie for the discussion." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Writer Kasra Naji on Ahmadinejad's 'Secret History' 2) Memoir Unveils Life, Love in the Middle East" ]
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Testifies on Russian Inquiry
[ "Attorney General Jeff Sessions started his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee by calling any suggestion that he colluded with Russians during the election a \"detestable\" lie. But Democrats challenged Sessions' denials and some accused him of impeding the Senate investigation by not answering ques...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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Roadblocks on Health Care for Palestinians
[ "NPR's Peter Kenyon reports on the difficulty of giving medical and psychological care to Palestinians in occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip towns. In Jenin, sometimes just getting antibiotics and basic medical care to residents has become a long, tedious and unpredictable process. (4:41)<br /> <A href=\"http://www....
[ "Healthcare Reform Update. Eminent Domain on K Street. End Music." ]
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Culturetopia: The Paint By Numbers Edition
[ "will.i.am takes the crooning R&B sound of Usher and turns him into another Black Eyed Pea-- and scores another chart topping hit with \"OMG\"." ]
[ "Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3" ]
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Boy Scouts Panel Adopts Resolution To Allow Gay Scout Leaders
[ "The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America has unanimously adopted a resolution that would allow gay adults to serve as Scout leaders, ending a longstanding ban on gay leaders in the organization. \"This resolution will allow chartered organizations to select adult leaders without regard to sexual orient...
[ "Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee...
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The California Report Magazine
[ "Strong Swedish Coffee and Poppy's Potato Latkes — The show visits a bustling Swedish village in the heart of the Central Valley to celebrate a festival of lights — and stays warm in the kitchen to learn the family secrets to Poppy's potato latkes, just in time for Hanukkah." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Here and Now for Friday, March 16, 2007
[ "A string of e-mails is beginning to tie the White House, specifically political advisor Karl Rove, to inquiries about the firing of 8 U.S. attorneys. Meanwhile, a second republican, Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon, has called for U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to step down. Mark Halperin, ABC news politica...
[ "A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007." ]
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Canada Hosts A Pride House At The Winter Olympics In South Korea
[ "It's not the only Pride House in South Korea, but it's the first in the world to be embraced by a national Olympic committee: Alongside poutine and beer, Canada Olympic House offers a message of inclusion and gender diversity by hosting a space for LGBTQ fans, athletes and friends. The idea for this Pride House, o...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N...
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BETTE MIDLER continued
[ "BETTE MIDLER continued. <A HREF=\"http://whyy.org/cgi-bin/bookdisplay.cgi?2007\"><IMG SRC=\"http://whyy.org/logos/BOOK.GIF\" border=0 ALIGN=RIGHT></A>Critic MAUREEN CORRIGAN reviews \"The Hours\" (FS&amp;G) Michael Cunningham's literary tribute to Virgina Woolf. 12:58:30 NEXT SHOW PROMO (:29) ...
[ "Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college." ]
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Saudi Women Sell Cars -- but Can't Drive Them
[ "Women have opened a car dealership in Saudi Arabia, where women do not have the right to drive. Women can buy cars but they must hire a chauffer to drive them. The women at the car dealership say just want to provide an place for women who are uncomfortable haggling with a man." ]
[ "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 ...
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Brian Fallon Loves Bruce Springsteen, Just Please Don't Leave It At That
[ "Brian Fallon starts to answer the question. \"It's funny, because...\" He trails off, and then tries again. \"And it... uh...\" He laughs. Fallon has a solo record out. His band, The Gaslight Anthem, went on hiatus last year, and since then he's fathered a second child. The question was about how having children c...
[ "If you listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour, you know that we were carefully watching the Super Bowl last weekend on behalf of die-hard Packer fan Stephen Thompson. On this week's show, we wrap up the football talk for the season (you can actually hear Stephen's tired voice from all the shrieking he did the night befo...
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Former CIA Agent Pleads Guilty To Leaking Info
[ "A former CIA agent who was charged with leaking classified information to reporters has pleaded guilty. The deal with John Kiriakou came after the judge dealt the defense a big blow by saying prosecutors did not have to prove Kiriakou intended to harm the United States when he revealed the name of a covert operati...
[ "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...
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Grammy President Neil Portnow To Step Down In 2019
[ "Neil Portnow's next speech at the Grammys will be his last as The Recording Academy's president. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences — better known as The Recording Academy and the parent organization to the Grammy Awards — announced Thursday that Portnow, who has helmed the organization since 2002...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76" ]
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Show 360: Feat Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch and Guest Host Yuga Cohler
[ "This week on From the Top, legendary jazz pianist Fred Hersch collaborates with young performers with guest host Yuga Cohler. We hear a teenage pianist join Hersch in a piano duo performance of Samuel Barber, an award-winning string quartet wows the audience with Mendelssohn, and a young cellist performs one of He...
[ "Jon Batiste spent his 33rd birthday playing an intimate, private concert with his band in the round while Jazz Night in America captured the show. He kept it classy, donning a suede jacket and playing selections from his two latest Verve releases, Chronology of A Dream and Anatomy of Angels. You probably know Jon ...
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History of the Hmong Refugees
[ "On Internet blogs and chatrooms, Hmong in America are referring to Vang Pao and the other suspects in an alleged plot to overthrow the Laotian government as heroes and martyrs. The incident calls for a review of how exactly the Hmong ended up as refugees." ]
[ "Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever" ]
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Clinton Takes Final World Trek With Virtual Townhall
[ "Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had been hoping to take an around the world trip as she wraps up her time as secretary of state. But recent health troubles grounded her. Instead she bid farewell by taking questions from around the world in a \"Global Townterview\" at the Newseum on Tuesday." ]
[ "If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. It's primary election day in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Wisconsin. Here are some of the other top stories we're watching this morning: Carnage In Oakland: 'People Started Running And He Started Shooting'. Primary Primer: Wisconsin, Maryland And DC. (ABC) U...
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'WaMu Wake' Lets Workers Mark End Of Era
[ "When the giant savings and loan Washington Mutual failed in September and had to be bought by JPMorgan Chase, not much changed for its clients. But its employees were laid off by the thousands. The WaMu workers in Seattle, the site of the S&L's headquarters, decided to throw themselves a party — a festive \"WaMu ...
[ "Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'" ]
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Talking Head Helper with Juan Williams
[ "NPR's Karen Grigsby Bates talks to NPR's Juan Williams about what the hot topics are likely to be on Sunday morning television talk shows this weekend." ]
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Coronavirus FAQ: Why Am I Suddenly Hearing So Much About KF94 Masks?
[ "Each week, we answer \"frequently asked questions\" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the subject line: \"Weekly Coronavirus Questions.\" Nearly a year into the pandemic, the most talked about piece o...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte...
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Ticket Scalping in Russia
[ "A listener has a question of conscience for Randy Cohen, author of The Ethicist column in the <EM>The New York Times Magazine</EM>. Is it wrong for an American to pay half price for Russian opera tickets? Hear Cohen and NPR's Jennifer Ludden." ]
[ "EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music." ]
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Author Examines the Lives of Pioneering Geneticists
[ "Science writer David Ewing Duncan talks about his new book profiling some of the most prominent scientists working today, <EM>The Geneticist who Played Hoops With My DNA and Other Masterminds from the Frontiers of Biotech.</EM>" ]
[ "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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Stitch Fix: Katrina Lake
[ "In 2010, Katrina Lake recruited 20 friends for an experiment: she wanted to see if she could choose clothes for them that accurately matched their style and personality. That idea sparked Stitch Fix, an online personal shopping service that aims to take the guesswork out of shopping. Today, it has about three mil...
[ "The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology" ]
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Turkey Refuses to Budge on U.S. Troop Request
[ "Turkey's new prime minister refuses to rush a parliamentary vote on allowing U.S. forces to use Turkish soil -- or fly over Turkish territory -- to attack Iraq. U.S. commanders prepare to do without a \"northern front.\" NPR's Lynn Neary talks to NPR's Tom Gjelten." ]
[ "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...
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Feminist Theologian Mary Daly Remembered
[ "The feminist theologian Mary Daly, one of the most influential feminist thinkers of the 20th century, died Monday in Massachusetts. She was 81. Her first book, <em>The Church and the Second Sex</em>, got her fired from Boston College, but student and public outcry led the Jesuit college to rehire her. She taught ...
[ "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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Letters: Robots, Race And Retail
[ "NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on past <em>Talk of the Nation</em> shows, including the emergence of robots across the country, the racial history of Sanford, Florida, and the new balance of power in retail." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Somebody's Waterloo, Joystick Justice, and Gay Times In New York." ]
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Decoding Encrypted Internet Messages
[ "Talk about co-dependent! You think your on-line purchase or medical records are safe? You better hope the math was right that assembled the computer chip. Weekend Edition's Math Guy explains to Scott Simon. SCOTT SIMON, host: Many students who don't exactly take to math will ask, but, like, when will we actua...
[ "Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music." ]
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The Head And The Heart On World Cafe
[ "The Seattle band The Head and the Heart had major success with its second album, Let's Be Still, which came out on Sub Pop in 2013. Its folk-pop sound, superior harmonies and fine writing struck a chord with audiences and sent the band on the road for over a year. Now, after a year-long break, The Head and the Hea...
[ "Bob Boilen talks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about their true SXSW 2011 discoveries. Beaver Artist: Holger Album: Sunga Add to Playlist Find out more about this album at Holger's website. The Choke Artist: Austra Album: Feel It Break Literal Artist: The Calm Blue Sea Album: The Calm Blue Sea Before I Move Of...
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Drug Industry Clout Eroding on Capitol Hill
[ "Some of the drug industry's most influential congressional allies are turning against it. A leading Republican in the House says prescription drug prices are too high, while another says it might be time to reconsider laws allowing drugs to be re-imported from Canada." ]
[ "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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Court Upholds 'Show Me Your Papers' In Arizona
[ "The Supreme Court has delivered a split ruling on Arizona's immigration law, striking down several key elements but upholding the \"show me your papers\" provision. The controversial provision allows local police to check the immigration status of people they stop in the normal course of their duties." ]
[ "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 Tapes Offer Unvarnished View of Nixon
[ "Newly released tapes and documents offer fresh insights into the character of former President Richard Nixon. The tapes reveal details of Nixon's interactions with his wife and staff, and his views on African-Americans and Jews." ]
[ "Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles" ]
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Shock, Forgiveness, Grief: A Profound Week For South Carolina
[ "South Carolina grieved this week for the 9 people murdered by an avowed white supremacist. But grief turned gradually to hope, as President Obama delivered a rousing eulogy for one of the deceased." ]
[ "Stories: 1) William Hurt: In Every Role, A New Life To Inhabit 2) From Israel, A Humane And Honest Look At Life" ]
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Amid Breakdown In Nuclear Talks, North Korea Threatens U.S. With 'Christmas Gift'
[ "In what could be a reference to a new missile test, North Korea is threatening to give the U.S. a \"Christmas gift\" unless Washington abides by an end-of-year deadline set by Pyongyang for concessions in exchange for a possible deal to curb its nuclear weapons program. North Korea accused the U.S. of stalling on ...
[ "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...
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Bush Bids Farewell At News Conference
[ "President Bush have given his last news conference, bidding farewell to the journalists who have peppered him with questions over the past eight years. Unlike four years ago, he seemed prepared Monday to talk about what he sees as his biggest mistakes while in office." ]
[ "Good morning, here are some of the stories we're following this morning: Live: SpaceX Capsule Heads Home. Bloomberg Aims To Take Gulp Out Of Sugary Drinks With Ban On Big Ones. Youngest Speller Is Out Of The Bee, Tripped Up By 'Ingluvies'. Ireland Votes On European Fiscal Treaty. (Irish Times) Activists Say Syrian...
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Trade Is An Identity Issue, And Trump Knows It
[ "There is little question that when President Trump holds a rally in Moon Township, Pa., on Saturday night, he will tout the tariffs he imposed on imported steel and aluminum this week. Western Pennsylvania is steel country, after all, so his message should play well there. But it will likely resonate with millions...
[ "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...
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China Panda Center Copes With Sagging Tourism
[ "Two months after a massive earthquake struck China, a panda research base is struggling with major losses in revenues caused by a slowdown in tourism. A new book about a panda named Jingjing is being launched to help raise money for the center. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding hasn't suffered any ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ...
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Slate's Medical Examiner: Cold from the Cold?
[ "New research looks at whether you can catch a cold from being physically chilled. Madeleine Brand talks to Dr. Sydney Spiesel, Yale Medical School professor and <em>Slate</em> contributor about the likelihood of a chill causing an infection." ]
[ "Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Weedstream Media; The Blame Game; The Grip On Germs." ]
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Mideast Peace Talks Resume, U.S. Envoy Arrives in Israel
[ "Israeli and Palestinian security officials resume talks in a bid to finalize a deal for an Israeli withdrawal from the northern Gaza Strip. And U.S. envoy John Wolf arrives in Israel to monitor implementation of the U.S.-backed \"road map\" to Mideast peace. The renewed efforts follow a week of Palestinian bombing...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio...
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Netanyahu To Preview Speech To Congress Before AIPAC Conference
[ "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C, where he is expected to give a contentious speech before Congress on Tuesday. He appears before a powerful pro-Israeli lobby on Monday." ]
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann...
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A Tradition: National Guard Marches To Train Station
[ "Since the Civil War, a National Guard unit in Bellefonte, Pa., has marched to the local train station to deploy to battle. Soldiers in the 2nd battalion, 112th regiment, who are headed to Iraq, are keeping the tradition alive — even though passenger trains no longer stop at the Bellefont station. Cynthia Berger re...
[ "Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film" ]
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Texas 'Bathroom Bill' Dies In House Without Vote
[ "The so-called Texas &#8220;bathroom bill&#8221; that would have forced people to use the public restroom, shower or locker room matching the sex on their birth certificate died quietly without a vote Tuesday when the Texas legislature adjourned its 30-day special session a day early. The failure to pass the bill m...
[ "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...
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How Presidential Election Could Reshape Medicaid
[ "Medicaid provides health care for millions of low-income Americans. The presidential election could reshape Medicaid — at a critical moment for health care." ]
[ "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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Mideast Players to Washington
[ "NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports from Jerusalem on the latest preparations for a new round of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in Washington." ]
[ "Madness in Madison; Elon's Plea; Mustn't See TV." ]
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Balún: Tiny Desk Concert
[ "It's impossible to not be drawn in by the visual specter of Balún. The band has refined their electronic roots with their turn toward self-discovery on beautifully crafted studio albums, and this set behind the Tiny Desk shows how expertly they deliver the same meticulous, artful music live. Their mix of traditi...
[ "Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions" ]
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Renee Rosnes Quartet Live In Concert
[ "Just an announcement that tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 15, NPR Music and WBGO are teaming up for our monthly live webcast from the Village Vanguard (npr.org/villagevanguard) in New York. This week, we present pianist Renee Rosnes' quartet, which is staffed with fellow veteran killa-dillas Steve Nelson (vibes), Peter...
[ "A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema" ]
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Democratic Debates, Round 5: The Moments That Mattered Most
[ "After Round 5 of the Democratic presidential debates, we add up the political scorecard. Winners, losers, breakout moments and the issues that dominate. Guests Ginger Gibson, national political correspondent for Reuters. (@GingerGibson) Aisha Moodie-Mills, Democratic political strategist. Former executive director...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ...
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Ebola Outbreak Kills At Least 14 In Uganda
[ "An outbreak of the Ebola virus has emerged in western Uganda. Twenty cases were reported by the World Health Organization yesterday. At least 14 people have died. The number of Ebola infections is expected to rise in the next few days, as more patients are admitted to hospitals. The outbreak began in a rural distr...
[ "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...
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Civil Rights March To Inauguration: King's Legacy
[ "Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. became a household name during the bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala., an action that forced politicians to end segregation on the bus lines. It was the start of a public career that pointed the nation towards change. Host Liane Hansen and NPR News Analyst Juan Williams continue their s...
[ "Stories: 1) 'At Canaan's Edge,' Martin Luther King's Final Years 2) Martin Luther King's Last Campaign for Equality 3) Scorsese Captures the Stones, in Shadow and 'Light'" ]
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Prolific Conductor Neville Marriner Has Died
[ "Neville Marriner died overnight at age 92. The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conductor was famous for his score to the Academy Award-winning film <em>Amadeus</em>." ]
[ "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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Video: Anna Calvi In Concert
[ "I remember first hearing Bob Boilen gush about Anna Calvi back in January. He'd discovered her ethereal and soulful music late one cold winter night on headphones and had fallen head-over-heels in love. Since then, we've featured her new, self-titled album as part of our First Listen series, and Calvi appeared on...
[ "Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk" ]
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Unemployment Hits 9.7 Percent, Underemployment At 16.8 Percent
[ "Unemployment rose to 9.7 percent in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. That's up 0.3 percent over the July rate of 9.4 percent. Analysts had expected a bump back up to the June level of 9.5 percent, so the actual number is solidly grimmer news for workers. (The stock market, on the other hand liked it...
[ "Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)...
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Tied To Trade, Dutch Economy Falls With The Tide
[ "The debt crisis in Europe got under way in small, heavily indebted countries like Greece and Ireland, but these days it's also being felt in the wealthy heartland. The Dutch government says the country probably slipped into a recession at the end of this year, and like other countries, it's having to consider budg...
[ "Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too" ]
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Senate Confirms Gina Haspel As CIA Director
[ "The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gina Haspel as CIA director, making her the first woman to lead the spy agency, despite the controversy surrounding her role in the waterboarding program. The Senate vote of 54-45 in favor of Haspel came mostly along party lines. She needed support from several Democratic senators ...
[ "Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M...
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Letters: April Fools!
[ "Liane Hansen reads excerpts from listeners' letters regarding last week's April Fools' Day segments. Yes, that story about a cell-phone ringtone initiative in New York City was a hoax. And so was the funder for Soylent Green." ]
[ "Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Rough Week, Persons of the Year, and Shut Up and Drive." ]
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Roundtable: Who Speaks for Black America?
[ "A recent Gallup poll shows many African Americans reject the idea of having one person speak for them on issues of race. Our panel of bloggers discusses the poll's results and considers a recent string of \"unwanted\" presidential endorsements. Today, NPR's Tony Cox talks with Amani Channel of My Urban Report, C...
[ "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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Legendary Jazz Drummer Dies at 83
[ "<em>News & Notes</em> pays tribute to pioneering jazz drummer Max Roach, one of the fathers of the bebop jazz style. Roach's biographer, Amiri Baraka, discusses the drummer's career as a musician and an unflinching civil rights activist." ]
[ "Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76" ]
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GM to Debut 'Volt' Hybrid by 2010
[ "General Motors says it plans to have its next-generation hybrid car, the Volt, on the market by 2010. But GM is taking a major gamble. The battery that will power the car doesn't exist yet." ]
[ "State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music." ]
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First Round At Masters, Tiger Woods' Best Ever
[ "Tiger Woods had two eagles in a round for the first time in his Masters career, firing a 4-under 68. That has him in the hunt at the first major golf tournament of the year. It's his lowest score ever in an opening round at the Masters; and it came in Woods' first competitive round of golf since his self-imposed e...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain" ]
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New Novel Explores 'What We Lose' When We Lose A Parent
[ "Who do we become when we lose a parent? That transformation and the loss of identity and the security that surrounds it is at the heart of Zinzi Clemmons' novel What We Lose. The main character Thandi struggles with the illness and death of her mother and her place in the world as the daughter of an African-Americ...
[ "Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head" ]
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