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'Fighting Season' Underway For Taliban | [
"Three high-profile attacks in Afghanistan last week, indicate the Taliban are not going to sit idly by as the U.S. military prepares to launch a new offensive. Militants have mounted a series of bold attacks on U.S. forces in Afghanistan."
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"Stories: 1) Ahmed Rashid: Pakistan's Longtime Correspondent 2) 'Popeye' on DVD: It's Strong to the Finich"
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How The 'Leningrad Symphony' Became A Beacon Of Hope For A Besieged City | [
"Composer Dmitri Shostakovich had an often-difficult relationship with the Soviet government. But when he completed his seventh symphony, often called the “Leningrad Symphony,” in 1941, it became a beacon of hope for the besieged city. Author M.T. Anderson (@_MTAnderson) tells that story in “Symph... | [
"Stories: 1) James Levine: The Man Behind The Met's Baton 2) WWI: A Moral Contest Between Pacifists And Soldiers"
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China Kicks Off 'Great Leap Forward' On The Soccer Field | [
"At an elementary school outside the Chinese capital, Beijing, first-graders practice controlling soccer balls under the instruction of American coach Tom Byer. \"When I clap, everybody's going to dribble to the circle, pull it back and go to the right. Go!\" he says. Regular soccer balls would practically come up ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Togo West on Iraq Study Group, Gates | [
"Former Secretary of the Army Togo D. West, Jr., offers Farai Chideya his views on the much-anticipated Iraq Study Group report and on Robert Gates, the man designated to succeed Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Supreme Court Revisits Race, Abortion this Session | [
"The Supreme Court's fall session begins Monday. University of Colorado law professor Mimi Wesson offers Andrea Seabrook her insights on the justices' likely agenda."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Death Toll for German Serial Killer Nurse Goes Up; Another 97 Victims Suspected | [
"A German nurse serving a life sentence for murdering two patients is suspected of killing another 97 people by lethal injection. If convicted, Niels Högel would become Germany's most deadly serial killer ever. Högel, now 41, was charged with 97 further counts of murder on Monday. His third trial in the northern... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Historic Step, Obama To Visit Hiroshima Later This Month. -- Deadly Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across The Great Plains. And here are more early headlines: German Police Allege Militant Stabs 4, Kills 1 At Train Station. (ABC) U.S., European Defense Leaders Warn Britain Ag... | npr | {
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Across The Country, Students Walk Out To Protest Gun Violence | [
"Updated at 5:10 p.m. ET At South High School in Columbus, Ohio, students stepped outside in frigid weather and said 17 names, releasing a balloon for each one. In Orange County, Fla., 17 empty desks sat in the Wekiva High School courtyard. Students sang — \"Heal the world, make it a better place.\" In New York Cit... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani Says Trump 'Did Know' About Stormy Daniels Payment. -- Trump Hints At Likely Release Of 3 Americans Held In North Korea. -- Freak Storm Sweeps Through Northern India, Killing Dozens. -- Men Arrested In Philadelphia Starbucks Reach Settlements. -- Yale Pulls Hon... | npr | {
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U.S. Charges NSA Leaker Snowden With Espionage | [
"The U.S. Justice Department has prepared the documents to formally charge Edward Snowden with espionage. Snowden is the former contractor who has publicized details about U.S. surveillance programs"
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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California Kills The Death Penalty — For Now. What Is Its Future? | [
"With Meghna Chakrabarti California Gov. Gavin Newsom halts the death penalty in his state and takes his case to the national stage. We unpack the politics and public opinion. Want more from the show? You can get messages right from our hosts (and more opportunities to engage with the show) sent directly to your i... | [
"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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More Universities Move To Include Gender-Neutral Pronouns | [
"More and more colleges and universities are allowing students to choose their own gender pronouns, meaning instead of just \"he\" and \"she,\" the options now include pronouns like \"ze,\" which are intended to be gender neutral. Harvard is one of the universities that made the change official this year. Now, unde... | [
"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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Are High Gas Prices A Plot To Cut Consumption? GOP Says Yes | [
"As gasoline prices rise, some Republicans are making a provocative claim about President Obama. They say higher energy prices are actually part of the administration's agenda and they point to some comments made by the president before he took office. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was the latest Republican to... | [
"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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The Story Behind Grant Wood's 'American Gothic' | [
"The Grant Wood painting American Gothic is a touchstone of American culture, depicting an upright Midwestern family on the farm. The story behind the painting is the subject of Thomas Hoving's book American Gothic: The Biography of Grant Wood's American Masterpiece. A native of Iowa, Wood and his paintings were ro... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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White House Releases Rough Transcript Of Trump's First Call With Zelenskiy | [
"Updated at 4:50 p.m. ET President Trump on Friday released the rough transcript of a brief, 16-minute congratulatory conversation he had on April 21 with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, timed to coincide with the beginning of the second day of open hearings in the House impeachment inquiry. It's the secon... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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The Russian Who Claims Credit For Fanning The Flames In Ukraine | [
"Last spring, eastern Ukraine was a struggling, rust-belt region of mines and metal works. Now it's a battle zone where armies face off with heavy weapons, and where nearly 5,000 people have died. In Russia, one man claims to have touched off the conflagration, and he says he's proud of what he did. His name is Igo... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Enron and the White House | [
"NPR's Don Gonyea reports on problems facing the Bush Administration following the collapse of Enron."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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Twitter's Suspension Of Sports Media Revives Debate Over Fair Use | [
"Football's popularity has made it among the most lucrative business franchises. So it should come as no surprise that the NFL and other organizations holding the broadcasting rights to games felt very strongly about Deadspin and SB Nation, popular sports publications, attracting readers by posting highlights on Tw... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Relief Effort In Puerto Rico Drags, Fuel Shortages Are Monumental. -- As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time. -- California Moves Up 2020 Primary Elections To March. -- Volcano Threat At Pacific Island Triggers Mass Evacuation. -- ... | npr | {
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To Put Two Rovers On Mars, Scientists Had To Get Clever With Packing | [
"To fit in their shipping container, two Mars rovers had to be folded up into a tiny package and then unfolded — a prime example of what NPR science correspondent Joe Palca calls \"unfolding science.\""
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Iraq Sentences 4 French ISIS Fighters To Death | [
"Four French ISIS fighters are among the dozen French citizens transferred to Iraqi custody from Syria. They're illustrating a huge problem over the trials of ISIS fighters."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Head Of TSA Reassigned, After Tests Reveal Security Failures. -- Cruise Ship Capsizes In China, Leaving Hundreds Unaccounted For. And here are our early headlines: House Panel Holds Hearing On Amtrak Crash. (Reuters) 2 Long-Delayed Medal Of Honor Awards to Be Given Toda... | npr | {
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New York City Ends 30 Year Experiment With 'Don't Honk' Signs | [
"By the end of the year, New York City will remove all of the \"Don't Honk\" signs from city streets. Transportation officials say the signs are contributing to visual clutter. But critics say the city is tacitly admitting defeat in the war on noise."
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"Stories: 1) Turning 'Unfriendly Fire' On U.S. Military's Gay Ban 2) Alex Nicholson: Talking About 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'"
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Will Arizona Police Ask To 'Show Your Papers'? | [
"On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a provision of the Arizona immigration law known as \"show me your papers.\" The law instructs law enforcement officers to question the immigration status of people stopped for other reasons that are suspected of being in the state illegally. For a look at how this is being ... | [
"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... | npr | {
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No Change In The Way We Introduce The Islamic State | [
"(Note on Aug. 19, 2015: This guidance has been mostly superseded. Go here to see our new guidance.) Five months after we issued guidance on how to refer to the group known as the Islamic State, is it time to do away with the rule that listeners and readers be reminded that it is \"self-declared,\" \"self-proclaime... | [
"Stories: 1) Economists Krugman, Butler On Funding Health Care 2) 'Going Away' From Excess With The Fiery Furnaces"
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National Stort Project, Part II | [
"Jacki is once again joined by Paul Auster for more of your stories."
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"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Democrats Clinton And Sanders Use Postcards To Organize Support In Iowa | [
"The ground game. It's how elections are won and for all the high-tech tools campaigns use every day, many votes are still secured the old fashioned way: door to door, person to person."
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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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Economy Needs Cheerleaders, And A Pep Band | [
"Federal officials are trying to convince people that the economy is improving. They hope to get consumers to start spending again. Richard Thaler, a behavioral economist at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, talks with Ari Shapiro about economic cheerleading and the effect it might have on the e... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Families Sift Through Rubble After Deadly Twisters | [
"It was a day of rescue and recovery in Arkansas as officials worked their way through the wreckage of Tuesday night's deadly tornadoes. The unusual mid-winter violent weather pushed through parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama — leaving at least 50 dead. MICHELE NORRIS, host: From NPR News, this ... | [
"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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. Voices In The News | [
"A sound montage of a few prominent voices in this past eek's news, including astronauts from the space shuttle Columbia; astronaut hannon Lucid; State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns; U.N. Ambassador and ecretary of State nominee Madeleine Albright; and Chairman of the Federal eserve Alan Greenspan."
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Pianist Garrick Ohlsson | [
"Pianist Garrick Ohlsson the finale of the Piano Sonata No. 4 by Carl Maria von Weber (fahn VAY-bur). (Arabesque Z6584-2)"
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"From a Spivey Hall appearance from the 1995-96 season, Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel (tair-VEL) and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform \"Staendchen\" by Franz Schubert. (Horton Systems Company/ACA Digital)"
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Elian Gonzalez Update | [
"NPR's Debbie Elliott on the ruling by a state court judge in Florida granting temporary custody of Elian Gonzales to his great uncle in Miami. Last week, the Immigration and Naturalization Service ruled that the six-year-old boy's father has the right to have him returned to Cuba. Some legal experts question wheth... | [
"Stories: 1) Marcus Stern: On the Trail of Congressional Corruption 2) 'Bug' Out: Friedkin's Latest Scratches Thriller Itch 3) Ibrahim Ferrer, 'Mi Sueño'"
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Top-Notch Winemakers Struggle with Bottom Line | [
"It may not have the same cache as Napa Valley, but in Walla Walla, Wash., in the far southeast corner of the state, many winemakers produce lovely wines. But you won't find many chateaus here; most winemakers are too busy trying to make ends meet. To call Stephenson Cellars a modest operation doesn't begin to de... | [
"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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Jet Pollution and the Ozone / Republican Candidate Alan Keyes | [
"At 9am, Michael Krasny and guests discuss how a coalition of states, cities and environmental groups is poised to launch a campaign forcing airlines to reduce their emissions. Then at 9:30am, our show's presidential election coverage continues with an interview with Republican candidate Alan Keyes. Keyes served as... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Touchy-Feely Candidate; The Speaker Vs. The Speech and the Hurricane Irene Diet."
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Kidz In The Hall: Back To The Summer | [
"The rap duo Kidz in the Hall is sort of like the Vampire Weekend of contemporary hip-hop: Its members met while attending an Ivy League university — prominently reflected in their stage getup — and they owe much of their success to the file-sharing footsoldiers of the music blogosphere. Also like the New York rock... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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5 Takeaways From A Surprise Win In Florida And A Nasty Race In Arizona | [
"The big story from Tuesday's primaries comes from Florida, where progressive, Bernie Sanders-endorsed Democrat Andrew Gillum won his party's nomination for governor. He will take on Rep. Ron DeSantis, who prides himself on his closeness with President Trump, who enthusiastically backed him. In Arizona, meanwhile, ... | [
"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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Pray For Rain: Food Prices Heading Higher | [
"A fierce drought has been scorching crops this summer, but it's still too soon to know exactly how much of a hole it will burn in your wallet. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just released its latest forecast for retail food prices. Although beef and poultry prices are expected to rise as much as 4.5 percen... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Cincinnati Police Partner With Academics | [
"The Justice Department is about to take a closer look at why some cities have better records than others in fighting crime. Some of the more successful cities pair academics with the local police to develop crime prevention strategies together. That's been especially true for the Cincinnati Police Department, wher... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Not Your Father's Objective Reality: 100 Years of Quantum Weirdness | [
"It's more than a century since physicists stumbled upon the disconcerting fact that Nature acts very differently on the scale of \"fundamental\" particles then it does on the scales of billiard balls and people. Beginning in the late 19th century, new experiments took us down to regimes measured in the billionths ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Obrador Supporters Press for Vote Recount | [
"Thousands of supporters of leftist Mexican presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador camped out in the center of Mexico City on Monday, vowing not to leave until the top electoral court rules for a recount of votes in the disputed national election. Obrador has joined his supporters, and set up a tent in ... | [
"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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'Firekeeper's Daughter' By Angeline Boulley; Post-Pandemic 'Normalcy Index' | [
"Author Angeline Boulley talks about her new young adult novel \"Firekeeper's Daughter,\" which centers around an investigation into a new form of crystal meth coming out of an Ojibwe community in Michigan. And, much of the world is not quite back to normal yet, according to a new \"normalcy index\" by The Economis... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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America's Pet Platypus Needs Another $10.6 Billion | [
"Toxie, Planet Money's pet toxic asset, may not have been the savviest investment. But at least our exposure is capped at $1,000. That looks pretty good compared to Fannie and Freddie — the toxic twin platypuses that have already cost U.S. taxpayers more than $100 billion. And Freddie alone will need another $10.6 ... | [
"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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Teachers Shut Down Nearly All Detroit Public Schools In Sick-Out Protest | [
"Nearly all of Detroit's 97 public schools were closed Monday because too many teachers called in sick. Teachers there have known for months that Detroit Public Schools will run out of money after June, unless lawmakers approve hundreds of millions of additional dollars. But anger boiled over when they found out th... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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You Can Monitor Your Baby's Vital Signs 24/7, But Should You? | [
"I'm sure I'm not the only parent who has hovered over a newborn's crib, wondering, \"Is she breathing?\" Tech companies are now offering to help parents manage that anxiety with devices that monitor a baby's vital signs and beam them to a smartphone. But that might not be such a good idea, according to Dr. David K... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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The Presidential Debates Of '08 — 1908, That Is | [
"It seems almost impossible to get away from the presidential campaign these days. The candidates are arguing on the radio in your car, plopping down in your living room on the TV, and even popping up on your computer. For all that, you can thank William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft. Those two kicked off... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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'This Was A Hate Crime,' Police Say Of Kansas City-Area Killings | [
"(This post was updated at 1 p.m. ET.) The man who shot and killed three people Sunday near Kansas City will face federal hate crime charges for the attacks at a Jewish community center and a Jewish retirement home, authorities said Monday. \"This was a hate crime,\" Overland Park, Kan., Police Chief John Douglass ... | [
"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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U.S. Election: South Africa's View | [
"South Africans have been consumed with crippling nationwide power outages and other issues closer to home, such as a much-condemned racial incident involving four white students and some black university employees. But when asked about the U.S. presidential race, the name they seem most familiar with is that of Ba... | [
"News Headlines: Oct. 16, 2007 AP: Clinton Edges Obama in Cash on Hand -- \"Democrat Hillary Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding nearly $35 million cash on hand for the presidential primary contests to his $32 million. Both were far ahead of Republican money leader R... | npr | {
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Oil Execs Grilled On Copycat Emergency Plans | [
"Earlier, I posted on how the top energy industry execs who testified before House lawmakers Tuesday came in with the game plan, judging from what they said, to distance themselves from BP. Which made it somewhat inconvenient that lawmakers kept harping on the fact that all the companies essentially had the same em... | [
"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Saudi Arabia Looks To End Yemen Bombing Campaign | [
"It's been a year since Saudi Arabia began what it said would be a quick bombing campaign in Yemen. Thousands of deaths later, the bombing goes on, but there are signs the Saudis are trying negotiate a way out."
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The Unregulated Terrain Of Gene-Editing Technology | [
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5 Points To Help Simplify Sunday's Super Bowl | [
"The chatter, hype and jargon in the weeks leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl XLVIII is more impenetrable than the Seahawk's secondary. Perhaps you've heard the Seattle Seahawks have a running back who enters \"Beast Mode.\" Maybe you've heard that the Denver Broncos' counter to Beast Mode is a defensive lineman nic... | [
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GAO Faults FDA Over Lax Follow-Up On Drug Studies | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Acting FBI Boss To Take Comey's Place At Senate Intel Hearing. -- Workers Take Jefferson Davis Statue Off Its Pedestal In New Orleans. -- Ex-Massey Energy CEO Completes 1-Year Federal Criminal Sentence. -- Dissident Rebels In Colombia Ignore Peace Treaty And Continue Ex... | npr | {
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Obama 'Embarrassed' For Republicans Who Wrote Iran Letter | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Women Bring New Power, Perspective to Congress | [
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"This year brought a wide range of news events and NPR's Instagram audience responded. With a mix of still images and videos, we gained about 350,000 new followers and surpassed our engagement goals in 2017. Our Instagram philosophy is to share a mix of NPR stories from a variety of topics each day. Breaking news a... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Nominee This Week? Gibbs Doesn't Rule It Out | [
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"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: ... | npr | {
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The Guantanamo Papers | [
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General: Former Baathists Supporting Iraqi Rebels from Syria | [
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Outliving Retirement Funds | [
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The Real White House | [
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Firms Help Workers Provide End-Of-Life Care | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Red Sox Lead Series 3-2 But .733 Is The Stunning Number. -- Report: Obama White House OK'd Spying On Other Leaders. And here are more early headlines: Medicare Chief To Testify About Government Health Website. (Washington Post) Powerful Storm Batters Northern Europe. (U... | npr | {
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Who's Bill This Time | [
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German Left Courts the Working Class | [
"A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. It has been drawing support from the mainstream parties with a radical message. The party, Die Linke, or the Left Party, is a merger of the reformed Communist Party from East G... | [
"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... | npr | {
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Suspect Arraigned in Deadly Commuter Train Crash | [
"Steve Julian of member station KPCC in Pasadena, Calif., reports on the arraignment of Juan Manuel Alvarez, the man allegedly responsible for a commuter train crash in Glendale that killed 11 people on Wednesday. Alvarez was reportedly attempting to commit suicide by driving onto the tracks of an oncoming Metrolin... | [
"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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Megan McCormick On Mountain Stage | [
"Born in Idaho and raised in Wasilla, Ak., guitarist and singer Megan McCormick grew up in a family of musicians (her grandparents are in the Western Swing Hall of Fame). She boasts a wide array of influences, including Reba McEntire, Aretha Franklin and — as she mentions after \"Oh My Love\" — Judy Collins, who ha... | [
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2010 Was A Very Bad Year For Trying To Sell Music | [
"According to a report from Nielsen SoundScan, the best-selling album of 2010 was Eminem's Recovery. No surprise if you took even a cursory glance at the charts last year; Recovery topped the Billboard album chart for seven weeks last summer and was described to me by one critic as being cockroach-like for its abil... | [
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Chinese and Western Views of Tibet Clash | [
"In the final installment of his series on the disputed Himalayan region of Tibet, NPR's Rob Gifford reflects on how differently Tibet is viewed by those in China and those in the West. Chinese often see the area as a superstitious, backward land in need of economic development. Many Westerners see it as a spiritua... | [
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Vatican Official Claims Condoms Don't Stop AIDS | [
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Around The Jazz Internet: Aug. 24, 2012 | [
"Recently: Thelonious Monk Competition semifinalists were announced this week. Ethan Iverson was upset about the whole idea of jazz and competition. I'll have more on this next week. Considering Donald Byrd in the '70s, and other disco-jazz gems as explained by Darcy James Argue. ESP-Disk', the record label which ... | [
"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Week in Politics: VPs and Kennedy | [
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In High-Profile Mass. Senate Primary, Markey Fends Off Kennedy Challenge | [
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News Worth a Second Look. Maybe a Third. | [
"In radio, they ramble on about news you may or may not want. We just link it and head for coffee break. Maybe your job really is depressing Cancer rates fall Jimmy Kimmel's hectic new itinerary Drew Carey takes on 'Price Is Right'"
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Puerto Ricans Respond To President Trump's Tweet That Aid Can't Last 'Forever' | [
"It’s been more than three weeks since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, destroying the power grid and leaving many residents without access to clean water. Here & Now‘s Robin Young gets an update from WBUR’s Simón Rios (@simonfrios), who has been traveling with Puerto Ricans from the mainla... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims On NATO Spending | [
"President Trump has been making plenty of claims about how much the U.S. contributes to NATO while portraying other members of the alliance as deadbeats. Here is some of what he has said and how those statements stand up to the facts. The Claim Sitting down to breakfast in Brussels just before the NATO plenary ses... | [
"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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White House Report Says Climate Change Is Here And Now | [
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College President Helps Minorities Excel In Science | [
"In the 1980's, African-Americans received only 1.1 percent of doctorates awarded in science, engineering, and health-related fields. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) implemented a strategy to improve the number of graduating African-Americans in STEM fields and has received national recognition ... | [
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Veterans Groups Speak Out Against Pension Cuts | [
"Veterans groups are upset about the cut to military pensions in the proposed budget deal. They see it as a broken promise and a sign that veterans are considered politically expendable."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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Experts: Bin Laden Tip of Terror Threat | [
"U.S. forces are redoubling efforts to capture Osama bin Laden and root out other al Qaeda leaders still on the loose. But recent attacks in Iraq and Spain reveal the threat posed by smaller groups, which may or may not answer to bin Laden. Experts question whether capturing bin Laden would really weaken militant t... | [
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CA Same-Sex Marriages Delayed As Appeals Ct Reviews | [
"Just as opponents of California's gay-marriage ban had feared and its supporters hoped, same-sex marriages won't start on Wednesday; a federal appeals court said Monday it would take up the issue. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has placed such marriages effectively on hold until December at the earliest. It... | [
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How 'Emotional Agility' Can Ease Life's Complicated Situations | [
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For Liberian Youth, A Creative Outlet In Krumping | [
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Poet Rupi Kaur: 'Art Should Be Accessible To The Masses' | [
"Rupi Kaur has been called the \"pop star of poetry.\" She's 24; she emigrated from India to Canada when she was 4. And she's famous for the raw, minimalist poems she posts on Instagram for her 1.6 million followers. But social media and poetry don't always seem to go together — Kaur's been criticized for skimping ... | [
"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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Here's Why We Use The Word 'Islamist' | [
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Bob Edwards Talks With Author Neil Livingston About The Arrest Of Unabomber | [
"suspect Theodore Kaczynski. After searching his secluded cabin in Montana, federal agents found four incomplete pipe bombs. Kaczynski has been charged with possessing bomb components, but so far, not with any of the Unabomber attacks. Livingston has written eight books on terrorism, has followed the Unabomber case... | [
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Divine Help Sought for Sea Turtles | [
"Mistaken for fish, thousands of sea turtles are illegally slaughtered in Mexico for Lenten meals. Environmentalists are on a campaign to protect the endangered reptiles -- and they want the pope to help. NPR's Mandalit del Barco reports for <EM>All Things Considered</EM>."
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Did Michelangelo Draw A Brain in God's Neck? | [
"Two neurosurgery researchers at Johns Hopkins University say Michelangelo hid something within one of his Sistine Chapel frescoes: an anatomically accurate painting of the human brain. And they found it in God's neck in the fresco, The Separation of Light from Darkness. That's the painting immediately above the ch... | [
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Exclusive First Read: 'Hallucinations,' By Oliver Sacks | [
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LAURO LANDRO has written the new book "Survivor: Taking Control of Your Fight Against Cancer | [
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Minya Oh: 'I Was Never Gonna Not Want To Listen To This' | [
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Remembering Ann B. Davis Of 'The Brady Bunch' | [
"Emmy-winning actress Ann B. Davis, who became the country’s favorite and most famous housekeeper as the devoted Alice Nelson of “The Brady Bunch,” died Sunday at a San Antonio hospital. She was 88. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans talks to Here & Now about her life and her role on the show. Guest\n\nEr... | [
"Stories: 1) A Stroll Among The Memories On 'Sesame Street' 2) The Man Behind Miss Piggy 3) Composing Silly Songs For 'Sesame Street' 4) Come And Play: 'Sesame Street' Celebrates 40 Years"
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Superhuman Happiness On 'World Cafe: Next' | [
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A Field Of Medicine That Wants To Know Where You Live | [
"In 1854, an English doctor named John Snow pinpointed an outbreak of cholera in London to a single contaminated water pump. A pioneer of modern epidemiology, Snow used information about where the sick people lived to deduce that they were drinking tainted water from that source. And while using clues about peoples... | [
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House Republicans Back End To Door-Side Mail Service | [
"The age-old standoff between mail carrier and Canis familiaris could be coming to an end if the latest plan to save the Postal Service goes ahead. The proposal, approved by a House committee on Wednesday, would end door-to-door delivery by 2022. Instead, postal carriers would limit their deliveries to curbside — m... | [
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Emerging Alliances In Mosul Raise Tensions And Complications | [
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Coronavirus Hospitalizations Reach New High In Wisconsin | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Reaction To Obama's Same-Sex Marriage Support: From Serious To Silly | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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Billionaire Philanthropist, GOP Donor Harold Simmons Dies | [
"Harold Simmons, the Texas billionaire, philanthropist and GOP donor, has died. He was 82. The Dallas Morning News says Simmons died late Saturday at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. His wife, Annette, told the newspaper that Simmons was \"very sick for the last two weeks\" and was in Baylor's intensive ... | [
"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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With Blackouts, California's Electric Car Owners Are Finding New Ways To Charge Up | [
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"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... | npr | {
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German Police Respond To Aisle Rage Call At Ikea | [
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Juliana Hatfield Sings Of 'Walking Away' | [
"Singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield has been working as a musician for 20 years, as a member of indie-pop bands (Blake Babies, The Lemonheads) and as a solo artist. For each release, she's shown a different side of herself, making each album a singular step in her musical evolution. For her 10th solo album, Hatfiel... | [
"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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'You Can't Help But Notice Her': What We Know About 3 Brussels Victims | [
"In the aftermath of Tuesday's deadly attacks in Belgium, the world is learning about people who died, including a mother of twin daughters, a university student mourned by classmates, and a public servant who was \"a bit of a joker.\" The attacks, which were claimed by ISIS, killed at least 31 people and wounded a... | [
"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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Harvard Ending Early Admissions Process | [
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Brother of Victim Discusses Tookie Williams | [
"Farai Chideya talks with Wayne Owens, the brother of Albert Owens, one of four victims murdered by California death row inmate Stanley Tookie Williams. The Crips street gang co-founder has become an anti-gang activist behind bars, and is scheduled to be executed next week."
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"Clarence Ray Allen Scheduled for Execution Tonight. School Segregation. End Music."
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