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'Control Room': Inside Al-Jazeera | [
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"Stories: 1) A 'Smart' Attack on Cancer 2) Mohsin Hamid and 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' 3) 'The Shield,' back in action"
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Not Gone, Just Sleeping: Earthquakes May Reawaken In Midwest | [
"Not dead yet! That's the news from the New Madrid fault line in the Midwest. For years geologists thought it was winding down seismic activity, but a new study says it's not. Melissa Block talks with seismologist Susan Hough of the U.S. Geological Survey, who co-authored the study."
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"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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1. Billboard + Vietnam Essay | [
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San Francisco May Rename Schools Named After Washington, Lincoln And Others | [
"San Francisco is pushing ahead with a plan to rename dozens of public schools, committing to potentially remove names of public figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. A \"blue ribbon panel of community leaders\" recommended 44 school names be changed... | [
"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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Michael Oren - Power, Faith and Fantasy: History of the US in the Middle East | [
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"On today's show we look into the Christian Zionist movement, made up of evangelical Christians who see the rebirth of Israel as a prelude to the second coming of Christ. Journalist Gershom Gorenberg is former associate editor and columnist for The Jerusalem Report. He is the author of the book, The End of Days: F... | npr | {
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The Baby-Less Recovery | [
"NOTE: This is an excerpt of Planet Money's newsletter. You can sign up here. Over the last decade, the U.S. fertility rate has dipped to its lowest point in history. Economists expected a short decline in the number of births during the Great Recession, but they believed we would start making kids again once the ... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Grooving with the 'Irreplaceable' George Benson | [
"NPR's Tavis Smiley talks with the great George Benson about his long career and new album, <em>Irreplaceable</em>, which is dedicated to the younger crowd."
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Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride' | [
"In the Czech Republic, there are five thriving orchestras in Prague alone. From a summer concert in Smetana Hall, the Prague Philharmonic plays the overture to Bedrich Smetana's opera \"The Bartered Bride,\" conducted by Jiri Belolavek."
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Demonstrations Continue At The Dakota Access Pipeline | [
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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How Mass-Produced Meat Turned Phosphorus Into Pollution | [
"It's a quandary of food production: The same drive for efficiency that lowers the cost of eating also can damage our soil and water. Take the case of one simple, essential chemical element: phosphorus. Phosphorus is one of the nutrients that plants need to grow, and for most of human history, farmers always needed... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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With Government Shutdown Looming, All Eyes Turn To House GOP | [
"As expected, the Senate passed a bill Friday to keep the government funded through mid-November — without stripping any funding away from the president's health care law. Now the action returns to the House, where Republicans earlier in the week tied the measure to defunding the Affordable Care Act. With the threa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Harvey Mandel On World Cafe | [
"Guitarist Harvey Mandel was on the very short list to replace Mick Taylor in The Rolling Stones, but you've probably never heard of him — or even heard him play. Mandel grew up playing in Chicago blues clubs in the early '60s and made a breakthrough record with Charlie Musselwhite called Stand Back! Here Comes Cha... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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On The Hunt For Fabulous Fiction | [
"The problem with \"summer reading\" is that too many times it's synonymous with brainless and poorly constructed novels that leave you unsatisfied. Sure, you want something light yet gripping enough to hold your attention on an airplane, but you don't want something that leaves the sensation of having eaten a dinn... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Top Stories: Government Shutdown Looms; Ex-CIA Officer Arrested | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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The Larger Costs Of The Explosion In Sports Gambling | [
"David Greene talks to Les Bernal, who heads the group Stop Predatory Gambling, about last week's Supreme Court decision that threw out a law that prevented most states from legalizing sports betting."
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"Stories: 1) Heroin, The Taliban And The 'Seeds Of Terror' 2) Reducing Suicide Rates In The Military"
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Bundle Of Joyful Microbes: Mom's DNA Alters Baby's Gut Bacteria | [
"Right after birth, trillions of microbes rush into a baby's gut and start to grow. Most of these critters come from the mom's skin, birth canal and gut. But exactly which types of bacteria take up residence in an infant's gut can depend on the mother's DNA, scientists reported Thursday. The study, published in the... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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DNA Tests For Psychiatric Drugs Are Controversial But Some Insurers Are Covering Them | [
"As a teenager, Katie Gruman was prescribed one mental health drug after another. None seemed to help her manage symptoms of anxiety and bipolar disorder, so she self-medicated with alcohol and illicit drugs. It would take five years, and trying more than 15 different medications, before she found meds that actuall... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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U.N. Votes to Impose Sanctions on Iran | [
"The sanctions -- watered down at Russia's insistence -- require member states to freeze the assets and monitor the travel of individuals linked to Iran's nuclear program. Iran rejected the measures."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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British Politician's Bicycle Makes Headlines | [
"Britain's Conservative party leader, David Cameron, could be the country's next prime minister. Until then, there's this headline: The tabloid <em>Sunday Mirror</em> found Cameron's bicycle, stolen while he was at the grocery store. The bike has made headlines before — when Cameron was photographed while violating... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Music Mogul: L.A. Reid | [
"L.A. Reid began his music career as a drummer. Then he co-founded LaFace Records, discovering dozens of future pop superstars. Reid is now one of the most influential executives in the music industry."
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"Stories: 1) Quincy Jones, The Man Behind the Music 2) Reviewed: HBO's 'John Adams' 3) Marian McPartland, Pioneering Jazz Legend 4) Audience is Loser in Haneke's Unfunny 'Games'"
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Idaho Man Has Lady Luck On His Side | [
"The financial crisis has yet to overcome the good luck of Dan Polla. In 2004, he played a game at the Idaho Fair and won $15,000. That was just one sign of his fortune. Four years ago, the convenience store owner also bought a lottery ticket and won $1,500. In July, he won $50,000. Then he scratched another ticket... | [
"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Set Apart From A Sentence By An Exclamation Point | [
"This week, our thoughts are of our adored pal and occasional PCHH fill-in Barrie Hardymon, who mentioned on a podcast last fall that she would be having a baby before long. As that time arrives, we decided on an episode in honor of her cutie patootie of a new baby, in which we talk about everything a little kid co... | [
"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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As European Migrants Face British Backlash, A Reminder: They're Not The First | [
"Britons could vote as early as next year on whether to remain in the European Union. The debate is caught up in rising hostility toward Eastern European migrants who come to the U.K. seeking work. But a visitor to London's East End quickly discovers that migrants have been coming to this city for centuries, where ... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Movie Review: 'Bad Santa' | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews <EM>Bad Santa,</EM> starring Billy Bob Thorton."
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"Stories: 1) Carol Levine, Championing The Caregiver's Cause 2) Nolan, Bale: 'Batman' Franchise's New Dynamic Duo 3) Flying High Again With 'The Hawk'"
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Top Stories: All Clear At Navy Yard; BP Claim Settlement | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Police Issue 'All Clear' At Washington Navy Yard. -- BP To Pay $18.7 Billion To Settle Gulf Coast Oil Spill Claims. -- U.S. Seeks Extradition Of 7 FIFA Officials From Switzerland. And here are more early headlines: Swift Fire Breaks Out East Of Los Angeles, Campgrounds ... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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A Look At Dunkirk -- The Oscar-Nominated Movie And The History | [
"With guest host Jane Clayson. Dunkirk, the sweeping World War II epic nabs eight Academy Award nominations. We’ll look at the film and the real life, heroic mission. This show airs Friday at 11 a.m. EST. Guests: Cara Buckley, writer for the New York Times. (@caraNYT) John Broich, associate professor of history at ... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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Book News: First Superman Comic Soars To $3.2 Million At Auction | [
"The daily lowdown on books, publishing, and the occasional author behaving badly. A copy of 1938's Action Comics No. 1, which features the first appearance of Superman, sold for a record-breaking $3,207,852 to an unnamed buyer on Sunday. Darren Adams, the owner of Pristine Comics, posted it on eBay on Aug. 14. Th... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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'Rolling Stone' Magazine To Open Restaurant | [
"The music magazine has branched out into books and video games, and soon it will open a restaurant in Los Angeles. <em>Rolling Stone</em> co-founder Jann Wenner is teaming up with a nightlife company to set up the nightclub-style restaurant. If it does well, it could be the start of a chain of eateries — kind of l... | [
"Stories: 1) Tracking TV Politics: 'The Living Room Candidate' 2) Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler 3) Reporter Helen Thomas Gets An HBO 'Thank You'"
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From A June 29 Performance | [
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Film director James Foley | [
"His film <EM>Glengarry Glen Ross</EM> is coming out on DVD. The movie stars Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin and Ed Harris. It's about a group of men working in a real estate office who, because of the bad economy, must work in cut-throat conditions in order to survive. Foley originally planned to attend medical... | [
"Managers of San Francisco's famed Castro Theatre have fired long-time film programmer Anita Monga. Fans of Monga and the Castro plan street protests. Fawnee Evnochides reports."
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The 12 Days Of Quirky Christmas Foods Around The Globe | [
"Our series explores the rich diversity of Christmastime edibles around the world, and the stories behind the food."
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Young And Looking For Work In Struggling Economy | [
"As part of an ongoing series showcasing emerging journalists, Chicago-based reporter Susie An looks at the impact of the country's economic downturn on recent college graduates. How are young people fresh to the workforce faring in this tough economic climate? TONY COX, host: From NPR News, this is News & Notes.... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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Obama Responds to Pastor Comments | [
"Obama addressed criticism of his pastor and the role of race in the election Tuesday morning. One of the subjects he discussed in his speech offers her take on the matter. ALEX COHEN, host: This is DAY TO DAY. Hand guns in the nation's capital, a question for the Supreme Court. We'll hear from Dahlia Lithwick in ... | [
"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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The Thistle & Shamrock: Solstice | [
"Some of the world's oldest festivals were held around the middle of winter. The ancient Celts actually thought the midwinter sun stood still for 12 days. This week, Fiona Ritchie offers up songs and tunes to lighten and brighten the darkest days of the year. From the short and chilly days of winter, hear music to... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Was Rejecting Medicaid Expansion The Right Move? Florida Reconsiders. | [
"The state legislature in Florida is stuck in a fierce battle that could be a preview of what’s coming for other states. Like many other Republican-dominated states, Florida refused to expand its Medicaid program when the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2010. Opponents of the program say Medicaid is br... | [
"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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NE The creator of the Simpsons, MATT GROENING talks with TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI | [
"NE The creator of the Simpsons, MATT GROENING talks with TV critic DAVID BIANCULLI. Next week on Sunday, March 28th, a new animated series by GROENING premieres on FOX. It's called \"Futurama,\" and is set in the year 3000 in New York City. (REBROADCAST from 4/22/98)12:28:30 FORWARD PROMO (:29)12:29:00 I.D. BREA... | [
"ENTERTAINMENT: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION'S ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL TALK ABOUT THE NEW MOVIE \"DESPERADO,\" STARRING ANTONION BANDERAS."
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Robot-Like Machines Helped People With Spinal Injuries Regain Function | [
"Researchers in Brazil who are trying to help people with spine injuries gain mobility have made a surprising discovery: Injured people doing brain training while interacting with robot-like machines were able to regain some sensation and movement. The findings, published in Scientific Reports (one of the Nature jo... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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Sen. Gardner Assess Ross's Qualifications To Be Commerce Secretary | [
"Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross has made his fortune buying up troubled companies with the hopes of turning them around. Steve Inskeep talks to GOP Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado, who met with Ross."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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NATO To Discuss Options To Deal With Libya | [
"NATO Defense ministers, including Secretary Robert Gates, are meeting in Brussels to discuss the situation in Libya. Britain and France are pushing for a \"No-Fly Zone,\" while the U.S. and some other NATO allies are much more cautious."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Gen. David Petraeus Will Be Sentenced Thursday Over Secret Notebooks. -- Saudi Airstrikes Target Houthi Forces In Yemen, Despite Talks Of Peace. -- Michael Brown's Family Will Sue Ferguson Over Police Shooting Death. And here are more early headlines: E.U. Holds Emergen... | npr | {
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New Data Put Cosmic Speed Limit To The Test | [
"A fundamental rule of nature is that nothing travels faster than the speed of light. Now, physicists working in Europe say they may have discovered a subatomic particle that breaks that speed limit. But that extraordinary claim is being greeted with a healthy dose of skepticism. When highway engineers bored a 6-mi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Pursuit of Happiness | [
"Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness... inalienable rights engraved on walls across the country and on our national psyche. But what about that last one? Join Lynn Neary to discuss the history of happiness as a political right. <BR><BR> Guests: <BR><BR> <STRONG>Pauline Maier</STRONG><BR> *Author, <EM>America... | [
"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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Increased Border Security 'Absolutely Has To Happen,' Colorado Sheriff Says | [
"House leaders are promising to bring up legislation on immigration next month. Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson speaks with Colorado’s Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith (@Sheriff_Smith) about what he’s hoping for out of Washington. “The concern that we have oftentimes in our local communities [... | [
"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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New Campaign Teaches How To Help When A Muslim Is Harassed | [
"Signs are everywhere these days urging Americans \"If you see something, say something.\" Now, in Boston, new posters are going up that urge residents to go a step further and intervene if they see Islamophobic harassment. From a distance, it looks like a cute cartoon, until you read the bold black headline – \"Wh... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Paul Weitz on 'American Dreamz' | [
"Director Paul Weitz's new film, <em>American Dreamz</em>, satirizes <em>American Idol</em> and stars Dennis Quaid as a dimwitted U.S. president who goes on the show in an effort to save his falling approval ratings. Weitz's other films include <em>American Pie</em> and <em>About a Boy</em>."
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"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Critic Faults Alcoholics Anonymous For Lack Of Evidence | [
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How Bars Are Fueling COVID-19 Outbreaks | [
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The Cold War Broadcast That Gave East German Dissidents A Voice | [
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Mayors Demand Congress Block Trump From Deploying Federal Agents To Cities | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Transferred Out Of Prison. -- 'American Nightmare': How A U.S. Police Shooting Is Roiling Australia. -- Wildfires Rage Through British Columbia, Forcing 40,000 From Their Homes. -- England Unveils New 10-Pound Note Featuring Jane Aust... | npr | {
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Evacuation Of Aleppo Underway As Second Cease-Fire Takes Hold | [
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"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... | npr | {
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1. African-American Journalists | [
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NATO Targets Disinformation Efforts | [
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The Next Generation Of Journalists Are Ready To Change The News Industry | [
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Photos: Medical Teams Wait For Access | [
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The Foreign Lobby: Turkmenistan or Bust | [
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Richard Gere: Myths and Lies | [
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Once Under Wraps, Supreme Court Audio Trove Now Online | [
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How accurate are IQ tests? | [
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Computer Hard Drives | [
"Guest host John Ydstie talks with Simson Garfinkel, a graduate student at MIT. Garfinkel and another MIT student recently purchased 158 used hard drives and found more than 5,000 credit card numbers, detailed personal and corporate financial records, numerous medical records, gigabytes of personal email and pornog... | [
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Partnerships Help Drugmakers Get Closer To Patients | [
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Former Band Member Found Guilty In FAMU Hazing Case | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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U.S., Israel Divided Over 'Red Line' For Iran | [
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In 'Ocean Park,' Gentle Portraits Of California Light | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Chabon: On What 'Manhood' Means 2) A Grandfather's Message To His Autistic Grandson 3) 'Restrepo' And 'The Lottery': Two Places, Two Battles"
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40 Years On, 'Free To Be' Still Resonates | [
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"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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GOP's Romney Bows Out of Presidential Race | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Reporter Tells Story of Exploding Whale, Again | [
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Finding Purpose in Life | [
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Are Modafinil's Brain-Boosting Benefits Hype Or Science? | [
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What Does 'Power' Look Like? | [
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Reports: Bush's Iraq Ambassador To Be Next Ambassador To Afghanistan | [
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Was Beyonce Bitten On The Face? And If So, Who's Responsible? | [
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The Clientele: Breathy Vocals and Driving Guitars | [
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Sextuplets Graduate High School Together | [
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Senate Considers Health Care Legislation | [
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Flashback Friday: On This Day In 1966, Mass. GOP Backs Ed Brooke For Senate | [
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'We've Hit It Just Right': 'Veep' Showrunner David Mandel Says Final Season Nails Modern Politics | [
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'Dancing In The Street' To The World's Most Hated Band | [
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Clerics' Vestments on Display at Pope's Service | [
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Police Chiefs Voice Objection To Arizona Immigration Law | [
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How To Organize A Bookshelf | [
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U.S. Sets Goal for Tracking Cattle | [
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What To Know About The Ukrainian Company At The Heart Of Trump's Biden Allegations | [
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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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Think You Know Where The Stories In 'Skinship' Are Going? Think Again | [
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"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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Astronaut Family React | [
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Surveillance And Local Police: How Technology Is Evolving Faster Than Regulation | [
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"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... | npr | {
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Garamendi Tops Dem Primary, Favored To Succeed Tauscher In Congress | [
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Amid Coronavirsus Some Want Thai Government To Ban Chinese Tourists | [
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With Trump Out Of Office, Disinformation Online Is On A Decline | [
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Retailers Yearn for Big 'Cyber Monday' | [
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Hurricane Isabel's After-Effects | [
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Fitch Downgrades Credit Of 5 E.U. Countries, Including Spain, Italy | [
"Fitch Ratings announced it was cutting the ratings of Italy, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, and Cyprus. Italy and Spain, two of the biggest eurozone economies, suffered a two-notch drop. Italy went from A+ to A- and Spain went from A to AA-. Bloomberg reports: \"The downgrades, flagged a month ago by Fitch, come as Gr... | [
"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Oscars 2012: We're Live-Blogging All The Action | [
"Tonight at 8:00 p.m., I will be joined by my live-blog partners Marc Hirsh and Mark Blankenship, and we'll bring you the lowdown on all this year's festivities. If you want to comment, feel free to leave your comments right on this post, just as you normally would — we find that feeding them into the chat stream d... | [
"Stories: 1) Anderson, Recreating 'Blood' History 2) A Conversation About 'Eastern Promises' 3) An Oscar with your 'Ratatouille'? 4) Tamara Jenkins' Film Nominated for Oscars 5) 'Juno': Not Your Average Teen Pregnancy Movie 6) Review, 'Be Kind, Rewind'"
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Slate's Chatterbox: Political Consequences of the Iraq War | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to <EM>Slate</EM> senior writer Timothy Noah about the potential political consequences of recent developments in the Iraq War, including charges that American troops have been involved in the abuse of Iraqi prisoners."
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"Stories: 1) Lizza's 'Brief' Take On A Biden Vice Presidency 2) Absolutely Absurd: The World Of Larry Charles"
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Scientists Develop New Treatment Strategies For Child Psychopaths | [
"NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with writer Barbara Bradley Hagerty about her piece in <em>The Atlantic</em> on the children who are psychopaths, new treatment strategies and the brain science driving it."
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"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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There's Officially An Upside To Boston's Brutal Winter | [
"A brutally cold season that featured buried cars and bizarre warnings, culminated Sunday night as this winter officially became Boston's snowiest ever. As Dan Guzman of member station WBUR tells our Newscast unit, snow that fell Sunday night pushed the city past the seasonal record set 19 years ago: \"The Nationa... | [
"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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Joel P. West: 'Admirers and Allies' | [
"Joel P West has two identities. The first is \"Joel P West, high school photography teacher\" and during summer break he transforms into \"Joel P West, budding musician.\" The songs that make up his first release, Something Makes Us Move were first auditioned to his friends in living rooms, cafes, and porches. A f... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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How Do You Get People To Pay For Music? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Giving It Away. About Amanda Palmer's TEDTalk Don't make people pay for music, says Amanda Palmer: Let them. In a passionate talk that begins in her days as a street performer, she examines the new relationship between artist and fan. Palmer believes we shouldn't fight the fact... | [
"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 The Obama Glow Fades, South Carolina's Black Voters Aren't Firing Back Up | [
"Anton Gunn was a former college football player working as a community organizer in South Carolina when he first met that other community organizer — now known as President Obama. Gunn was instantly impressed, so much so that when he heard that the former U.S. senator from Illinois was thinking of running for pres... | [
"Good morning. Sorry we're late with the roundup. We've had quite a few things to post about already today, as you can see: -- Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' -- Inflation Rate Slowed Sharply In 2012; Prices Were Flat In December -- UPDATE: 'Turmoil' For Many Parents As NYC School B... | npr | {
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'To The Secretary' Tries To Unwind The Tangles Of Diplomacy | [
"Halfway through John le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, it's clear who Soviet mole Gerald really is. And for George Smiley, the career spy investigating the conspiracy, it's never really been a secret at all. He unspools the conspiracy web from a sense of duty and a resigned curiosity. And after all the secr... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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In Syria, A School Helps Children Traumatized By War | [
"The skinny boy says he's 12, though he looks years younger. He points to a crayon drawing he created this summer, when he arrived at a U.S. government-supported childcare center in Raqqa, Syria. It's mostly colored in black. There's a tank. An aircraft. A crude figure of a man with a wispy beard holding an oversiz... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Health Law's Popularity Rises ... Ever So Slightly | [
"Can you say blip? Apparently that's what last month's all-time low popularity numbers were for President Obama's health overhaul law, according to this month's tracking poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Overall, the federal Affordable Care Act still remains slightly more unpopular (44 percent) than popular (37... | [
"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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