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A Home For LGBT Foster Kids | [
"Arizona’s Department of Child Safety has almost 19,000 children in its care. The department recently changed up its training policies to accommodate the growing number of LGBT youth in the system. From Here & Now contributor KJZZ, Casey Kuhn reports how one foster group home is leading the way with a pilot program... | [
"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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Republican Governors and Cheney | [
"NPR's Don Gonyea reports on Vice President Dick Cheney's speech before the Republican Governors Association in Washington. Since the Sept. 11 attacks, Vice President Cheney has made few public appearances."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 15, 2007 Talk About It:Fox News: Obama Declares Truce -- \"Minutes after he told voters at a Reno, Nevada, rally that his opponents were trying to 'run [him] down,' Senator Barack Obama held a media availability today to declare truce with his main competitors -- Senators Clinton and Edwards. ... | npr | {
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Elections End, Musical Chairs Start | [
"Now that the election is over, it's time for shakeups on Capitol Hill. Two House Republican leaders have stepped down after losing a handful of seats. In the Senate, Independent Joe Lieberman could face a serious snubbing from his former party, the Democrats, after he endorsed Republican John McCain for President.... | [
"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Samantha Power Picked To Take Over For Rice At U.N. | [
"President Obama has named a former journalist and activist to represent him at the United Nations. If confirmed, Samantha Power will replace Ambassador Susan Rice, who is returning to the White House to become national security adviser. Power's supporters see her as a voice of conscience in the Obama administratio... | [
"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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New Research Shows You're Not As Hot As You Think | [
"The familiar 98.6-degree standard for healthy body temperature may not be accurate for the modern world, new research finds. According to a recent study from Stanford University, the current average body temperature is actually closer to 97.5 degrees. So where does the “norm” of 98.6 degrees come from anyway? The... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Khashoggi Case Intensifies Strained Turkish-Saudi Relations | [
"As the two countries jointly investigate the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkey continues to leak damning details implicating the Saudis."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Among La. Flood Victims, 'Depression Levels Are Really High'. -- Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake In Central Italy Reportedly Kills Dozens. And here are more early headlines: Turkey Sends Tanks, Fighter Jets Into Northern Syria. (BBC) Biden Visiting Turkey As Anti-ISIS Offensiv... | npr | {
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U.S. Apologizes for Deaths of Afghan Children | [
"The U.S. military apologizes for a weekend air raid in Afghanistan that left nine children dead. American officials insist the attack killed a suspected terrorist. But villagers dispute that account. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Emily Harris."
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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New Music Friday: Our Top 7 Albums Out On Sept. 27 | [
"When Tegan and Sara were doing research for their new memoir, High School, they discovered a box of old recordings with some of the first songs they ever wrote in their teen years. To celebrate that time, they decided to re-record some of those tracks and compile them for the new album, Hey, I'm Just Like You. On ... | [
"It's been eight years since Ed Sheeran released his 2011, career-launching EP, No. 5 Collaborations Project. Now his No. 6 Collaborations Project has arrived and it's a features-heavy flex that shows the singer can pretty much work with anyone, from the country rock of Chris Stapleton to Eminem, 50 Cent and Skrill... | npr | {
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There's An Abandoned Amusement Park In The Middle Of Berlin | [
"There’s an empty 70-acre amusement park smack in the middle of Berlin that has stood almost unchanged since it was abandoned in the early 2000s. The place that today is called Spreepark was first developed in 1969 in what was then East Berlin, eight years after the rise of the Berlin Wall. That’s right... | [
"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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Pope Benedict Begins Sensitive Visit to Turkey | [
"Amid massive security, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Turkey for a four-day visit aimed at mending religious fences with Orthodox Christians and the nation's majority Muslims. The pope was met at the airport by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Erdogan left Turkey to attend the NATO summit in Latvia."
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"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Tight Quarters Aboard The Space Station As SpaceX Capsule Delivers 4 New Arrivals | [
"SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavor spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station early Saturday morning, nearly 24 hours after lifting off from Florida. A short time later, its four-person crew joined the seven other astronauts already on board the station, exchanging excited hugs in a scene nota... | [
"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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Al-Qaida Says Its No. 2 Leader Was Killed In U.S. Drone Strike | [
"Nasir al-Wahishi, the leader of al-Qaida's branch in Yemen and the group's second-in-command overall, died in a U.S. drone attack, according to a video statement that claims to be from Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. The U.S. has not confirmed the account. Al-Wahishi was part of al-Qaida's \"old guard,\" NPR's ... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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At Least 16 Killed At Iraq Jail As Detainees Escape | [
"Several suspected al-Qaida in Iraq insurgents staged a daring jailbreak Friday, killing at least 10 police officers and six prisoners during their escape from a prison in Ramadi, authorities said. Authorities in Iraq's Anbar province, of which Ramadi is the capital, said three inmates considered to be senior milit... | [
"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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Iowa Still Important to Presidential Contenders | [
"Major presidential candidates have been spending a lot of time in Iowa even though it's still early in the run up to 2008 Election. Their presence signals that the state remains key at a time when more states are pushing up their primaries in hopes of influencing the candidate's issues. Steve Inskeep, David Greene... | [
"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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'Morning Edition' Returns: Hike from Hell | [
"A hiking magazine apologizes after publishing a route that would have sent walkers striding into thin air off the North Face of Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Britain."
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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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Struggling U.S. Economy Drags Down The World | [
"The sputtering U.S. economy isn't just bad news for America, it's a drag on the global economic outlook as well. \"What matters to the rest of the world is the amount of demand the United States is going to generate,\" says economist Eswar Prasad, a professor of trade policy at Cornell. \"Weak job growth translate... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Russian Hackers Break Into 2 County Systems, Stoking Election Security Fears | [
"Updated on Oct. 23 at 5:47 a.m. ET Active Russian cyberattacks are targeting a wide swath of American government networks, including those involved with the ongoing election, federal authorities revealed Thursday. The focus of the effort, from the notable Russian hacking group sometimes known as Energetic Bear or ... | [
"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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Manufacturing Association Wants Progress In Obama's Trade Agenda | [
"A leader in the manufacturing sector is calling on Congress and President Obama to put aside their differences and help manufacturing companies grow and prosper. Jay Timmons, head of the National Association of Manufacturers, said in Milwaukee that would like Washington to make progress on the president's trade ag... | [
"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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Genesis Owusu's Debut Album, 'Smiling With No Teeth,' Embodies Its Title | [
"I've never heard an artist name-check a video game as one of their biggest influences, but the cult classic Jet Set Radio Future wasn't your average game. In it, you played as a rollerblading graffiti artist rebelling against massive conglomerates in the future; it was stylish and bold, the anti-corporate slant ju... | [
"It's been more than a decade since Mandy Moore dropped a new album. After spending much of that time on acting, she's back this week with a collection of unambiguously upbeat songs on love and forgiveness. The R&B singer Jhené Aiko takes a deep dive into the world of spiritual healing on her latest, Chilombo and t... | npr | {
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Scripps College Honors Ex-Rep. Giffords For Public Service | [
"Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was honored over the weekend for her service to the public by Scripps College. Giffords' alma mater awarded her the school's highest level of recognition: the Ellen Browning Scripps Medal. The college says \"her exceptional commitment to public service has s... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rhetoric That Shaped The Abortion Debate 2) Fresh Air Remembers Sen. Robert Byrd"
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HAIM Walks The Streets Of Its Hometown For 'Want You Back' Video | [
"HAIM, one of our patron saints of the very real and not-fake roséwave, feels a certain way about heartbreak expressed with steadfast solidarity. \"Want You Back\" is the kind of ballad that evolves its emotion every time you hear it. \"I said we were opposite lovers,\" sings Danielle Haim, with a sympathetic respo... | [
"The New York band played songs from its upcoming album, El Pintor (out Sept. 9), on August 26 at Mack Sennett Studios in Los Angeles. Watch the entire show right here, or stream the new album over here. Set List \"Say Hello to Angels\" \"Evil\" \"C'mere\" \"Hands Away\" \"Breaker 1\" \"Length Of Love\" \"My Desir... | npr | {
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Scholar Mistaken For Thief, Racial Profiling Alleged | [
"Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., often referenced as one of the nation's lead scholars, was arrested last week on his porch in Cambridge, Mass., after authorities mistook him for a burglar, described to police as a black male. But although Gates presented identification and indicated he was o... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Post-Office Closures Draw Protests in Britain | [
"Plans by Britain's Royal Mail to close thousands of small, rural post offices are criticized by groups trying to preserve a tradition — and a staple of local economies — in the English countryside."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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WATCH: Playful Lion Cub Scares The Daylights Out Of Dog | [
"We'll get back to serious news in a little. But first, a cat video. Well, it's not really a cat video. It's a lion video that's been making the rounds on the Internet. It was filmed at a farm in South Africa that specializes in training animals to work in movies. The video shows a playful lion cub scaring the dayl... | [
"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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NPR: 01-29-2010 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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University Of Florida Forward Keyontae Johnson Diagnosed With Heart Inflammation | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Zach Abolverdi of <em>The Gainesville Sun</em> about reports that University of Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson has been diagnosed with acute myocarditis."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Germany, France Announce Plans To Welcome Thousands Of Migrants. -- Jailed Kentucky County Clerk Appeals Contempt Ruling. And here are more early headlines: North, South Korea Hold Talks On Possible Family Reunions. (VOA) Runoff Expected In Guatemalan Presidential Elect... | npr | {
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Hurricane Dorian Grows Into Category 4 Storm As It Heads Toward Bahamas, U.S. | [
"Updated at 9:15 a.m. ET Hurricane Dorian, now a category 4 storm, was heading across the Atlantic toward the Bahamas and the Florida coast on Saturday — and the National Hurricane Center predicts tropical storm winds could reach the Bahamas as soon as Saturday night. The NHC says \"life-threatening storm surge an... | [
"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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Venice Baroque: Thriving On Vivaldi | [
"Back in 2002, conductor Andrea Marcon and the Venice Baroque Orchestra hit the highway for their first extended U.S. tour — and they packed more than just their instruments. Their bus was stocked with 15 kilos of pasta, Italian pots and pans, and even their own espresso machine. But the essential ingredient of th... | [
"Stories: 1) Reviewed: The Return of Live Television 2) John Edgar Wideman's 'Fanon,' A Novel Biography 3) Dengue Fever: Vintage Cambodian Pop Remixed"
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Music from the Red Lodge Music Festival | [
"Next we move on to music by Gyorgi Ligeti. His Bagatelles turned up in a concert at this summer's Red Lodge Music Festival, in Montana. Flutist Sue Makeever, oboist Catherine Estes, clarinetist Gary Behm, bassoonist Carl Rath and hornist William Scharnberg play Ligeti's Bagatelles Nos. 1, 3, and 6."
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"Peter Jaffe conducts the ensemble Sinfonia in the colorful Dance Suite by Bela Bartok, from a June 28th concert at the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado. (Aspen Music Festival Audio Recording Institute)"
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Noah Adams Remembers His Time On All Things Considered | [
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Rockin' Around the Dreidel | [
"This week, as Christians are dragging home Christmas trees, Jews around the world are celebrating the eight nights of Hannukah. The musical duo Good for the Jews are taking their tradition's answer to the Christmas carol on their \"Putting the Ha! in Hannukah\" tour. Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin reveal how they... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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Fair Warning: Early Signs Point To Another Nervous Day For Investors | [
"Strap in. Hold tight. Brace for impact. Choose your favorite hackneyed phrase. It's shaping up to be another nervous day for investors. As the Associated Press writes, \"futures pointed to a lower open Friday, a day after major indexes posted their steepest drops in more than a year and pushed the market to 'corre... | [
"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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For Passover, These Orthodox Jews Are Cooking On Live TV | [
"For Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff of Houston, Texas, the kitchen is his happy place. That's why, when he was asked to share a few Passover recipes on FOX 26 Houston, his local news station, he jumped at the opportunity. \"If I could, I would cook all day,\" says the rabbi, who is also the co-director of Chabad of Uptown, a... | [
"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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Light Rail Transforming Cities, Guiding Development | [
"It's hard to find a city in America that isn't planning, proposing, studying or actually building a light rail system. Cities as diverse as Dallas, Seattle and Washington, D.C., all see light rail as part of their future -- a way to reshape their development. There are 35 light rail systems operating in the U.S. t... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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A Bet Or A Prediction? Intrade's Purpose Is Debated | [
"The popular website Intrade allows its users to bet on the odds of almost anything — like whether Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will get ousted by a certain date, or whether the movie Argo will win best picture at the Oscars. This week, Ireland-based Intrade announced that U.S. users will have to unwind their b... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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In Video-Streaming Rat Race, Fast Is Never Fast Enough | [
"On average, YouTube streams 4 billion hours of video per month. That's a lot of video, but it's only a fraction of the larger online-streaming ecosystem. For video-streaming services, making sure clips always load properly is extremely challenging, and a new study reveals that it's important to video providers, to... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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U.S. And Saudis Place Sanctions On Pakistani Charity | [
"The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are imposing sanctions on a Pakistan-based charity thought to be funneling money to terror groups. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Daniel Glaser at the Treasury Department."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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After GOP Abandons Effort, What's Next For Health Care? | [
"After more than seven years of railing against the Affordable Care Act, Republicans were unable to reach consensus on a plan to repeal and replace it. House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the bill Friday afternoon and said the party was moving on to other issues. So what happens now? Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks... | [
"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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Montana GOV: Schweitzer | [
"NPR projects that Democratic Gov. Brian Schweitzer has won re-election in Montana. Schweitzer made a national name for himself at this year's Democratic National Convention, where he gave a rousing bolo-tied speech about renewable energy."
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WHY HASN'T MY COMMENT BEEN POSTED? | [
"Many comments are not posted because of length (over 200 words) or because they don't relate to the issue in that column. In the past I have made exceptions and posted comments, but let's stay on topic. Think of it this way -- if you hosted a book club meeting at your house, you wouldn't want someone to show up an... | [
"NEVA GRANT REPORTS FROM PARIS ON THE STORY OF A MOST IMPORTANT TEST FOR PEOPLE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT IN FRANCE. WHEN JOB HUNTERS GO FOR INTERVIEWS, MANY COMPANIES JUDGE THEM NOT ONLY ON HOW THEY LOOK AND WHAT THEIR EXPERIENCE IS, THEY ALSO REPLY ON GRAPHOLOGY...AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERSON'S HANDWRITING."
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Tulane University Reopens New Orleans Campus | [
"After months of struggle to repair its campus following Hurricane Katrina, Tulane University welcomed students back Thursday. Workers continue to repair an estimated $200 million in damage, and the school has cut more than two dozen Ph.D. programs."
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Radio Replay: Playing The Gender Card | [
"Annie Duke was about to win $2 million. It was 2004, and she was at the final hand of the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions. But as a woman at a table full of men, she wasn't sure she deserved to be there. In this week's Radio Replay, we tell the stories of two people who grappled with gender stereotyp... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Statins May Help Already Low Cholesterol Levels | [
"A large research study released Sunday at the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans is rocking the cardiology world. It suggests that even people with normal or low cholesterol levels can benefit from a cholesterol-lowering drug known as a statin."
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Tech Week: Target CEO Out, Drones In Question, Apple's Big Deal | [
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"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Luis Biava (Bee-Ah-Vah) | [
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Conservatives Respond To Trump's State Of The Union | [
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How Fire Forensics Investigators Approach The Aftermath Of Wildfires | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Local Views Of New Orleans' Changing School Landscape | [
"New Orleans marked a milestone last week. The city's \"Recovery School District\" closed its remaining five public schools, making it the first public all-charter school district in the nation. Weekend Edition Sunday's Rachel Martin spoke with Sarah Carr, an education reporter for the nonprofit Hechinger Report an... | [
"Stories: 1) Justice Stevens Reflects On The Court And Its Chiefs 2) A 'Zone' Full Of Zombies In Lower Manhattan"
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Hummus Diplomacy: Israeli Cafe Discounts Meals Shared By Jews And Arabs | [
"During a month of renewed Israeli-Palestinian violence, one hummus restaurant is paying Jews and Arabs to sit down together for a meal. On Oct. 13, Kobi Tzafrir, owner of the Humus Bar in a shopping mall in Kfar Vitkin, north of Tel Aviv, advertised a 50 percent discount to Jews and Arabs who eat together on his r... | [
"Good afternoon - here are a few stories we're watching today. Wikileaks' Assange Demands U.S. Cease 'Witch Hunt'. Uniformed Afghan Kills NATO Servicemember; 3 NATO Troops Die In Roadside Bombing. (AP) It's Eid-Al-Fitr - Worldwide Festival Marks End Of Islamic Holy Month Of Ramadan. (VOA) Syrian President Assad Mak... | npr | {
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Gaza Resident Describes Situation | [
"Violence continued in the Gaza Strip today as reports surfaced of an Israeli strike on a school that killed more than 30 people. Ahmed Abu Hamda, who is a Gaza resident and a news producer for many news networks, including NPR, says everyone is panicked and trying to stay find a safe place to stay.Israeli mortar f... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Meet The Mom: Loriani Eckerle | [
"My name is Loriani Eckerle, and I'm 30 years old. Most people call me Lori. My husband, Matt, and I live in our house in Oakland, Calif., with two cats named Scout and Quentin, and our puppy Mr. T. Matt and I first met when he interviewed me to become the eighth and last housemate in another house in the Oakland ... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Playoffs Offer Aging Legends One More Chance | [
"NFL playoffs continue this week, and the most compelling characters could be a couple of graybeards trying to get another shot at the Super Bowl. Host Scott Simon chats with ESPN.com's Howard Bryant about the NFL playoffs and the gun charges against Gilbert Arenas."
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Russia's Nuclear Waste | [
"Eric Engleman reports that Russia's Parliament is expected to approve a plan to import nuclear waste and reprocess it. While Russia could earn billions through the program, it has environmentalists very upset."
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"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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Beirut: Tiny Desk Concert | [
"It was a long, dusty trail to the Tiny Desk. Beirut had just finished a show at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tenn., where it had been a brutal 100-plus degrees outside. Without a chance to bathe between there and here, the band needed to be led to NPR's basement showers, at which point things began to look up. Zach C... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Going To The Dogs: Ohio May Soon Allow Pooches On Restaurant Patios | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Giving Brightest Kids The 'Cram School' Experience, Online | [
"About 18 months ago, novice entrepreneur Sue Khim flew to San Francisco from her home in Illinois to take part in an uncommonly public version of a Silicon Valley rite of passage — the pitch. With thousands of other young techies in the audience, she was scheduled to be onstage at the Launch Festival, a showcase f... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Making Fun Of The News | [
"Even in an age of terrorism and economic meltdown, these past few years have seen a proliferation of popular satire: from a rejuvenated Saturday Night Live to The Onion, late-night monologues, Internet satires and, most prominently, The Daily Show. President Bush has frequently been the object of such satires. How... | [
"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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U.S. Economic Recovery Looks Good Compared With Sluggish Europe, Asia | [
"Sure, the U.S. economy has problems: income inequality, aging infrastructure and slowing entrepreneurship. But cheer up, Americans. The latest figures on developed economies show the United States is in far better shape than other countries. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, an internation... | [
"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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The Debate Over Gun Laws Will Center On One Man This Week | [
"Even in rough-and-tumble 21st-century Washington politics, the confirmation process for director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can be brutal. One former ATF agent once likened it to walking into a buzz saw. Now, that same former agent, David Chipman, is President Biden's nominee to lea... | [
"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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McDonald's: Worth More than the Sum of Its Parts? | [
"A basic Happy Meal at McDonald's sells for an average of $2.59. But if you price the hamburger, French fries and soft drink separately, they're worth more. Likewise, a New York hedge fund manager thinks McDonald's would be worth more if the company were split into separate parts. But the reorganization he's propo... | [
"Stories: 1) Lawrence Wright: Bin Laden's Death 'Long In Coming' 2) How Some Made Millions Betting Against The Market"
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Controversy over the Pope's Remarks | [
"Pope Benedict XVI apologized for a negative reference in a recent speech to Islam. We'll talk about his speech, his apology, and the ongoing controversy."
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NPR Bestsellers: Week Of February 14, 2013 | [
"The lists are compiled from weekly surveys of close to 500 independent bookstores nationwide."
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"Stories: 1) When 10 Won't Do: David Edelstein's Top 13 Films 2) In Case You Missed It: Events And Trends Of 2009 3) Ken Tucker's Top 10 Recordings Of 2009"
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New Republic: Artistic Protest In Czech Republic | [
"James Kirchick is a contributing editor for The New Republic and World Affairs Journal and a fellow with Foundation for Defense of Democracies. In April 2007, Czech artist David Hons replaced the human silhouettes in 48 Prague crosswalk signals with figures engaged in decidedly less pedestrian activities. One sig... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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This Man Tried To Save A Broke City | [
"David Unkovic is a thoughtful, mild-mannered guy who was appointed to save Harrisburg, Pa. The city had gone broke, and it was Unkovic's job to figure out how to fix things. We visited Harrisburg a few weeks back. We talked to Unkovic. We talked to some of the people in Harrisburg who were suing him. And we visite... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Sandwich Monday: Caffeinated Beef Jerky | [
"Today's fitness nuts (and caffeine junkies) have all sorts of energy foods at their disposal: Powerbars, Sport Beans, actual Fitness NutsTM. But until now, athletes or office workers who wanted their caffeine in the form of desiccated meat were out of luck. Enter Perky Jerky. Mike: This is disappointing. I assumed... | [
"Fan Fare, The History of Rookwood Pottery, More Fun Than Bowling, Sugarcane Academy, Brasilia, Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3"
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U.S. Military Has Sent Billions Of Dollars In Arms To Egypt | [
"The U.S. has close ties with the Egyptian military and provides more than $1 billion each year in arms. But now with the Egyptian military ousting of President Mohamed Morsi, the U.S. finds itself in a sticky situation: Should it support democratically-elected president it has trouble with or just stand by?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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The 1A Movie Club: Why 'The Help' Doesn't Really Help | [
"Protests over racial justice and police violence have rocked America for weeks now. And a lot of people — mostly white people — are looking for ways to educate themselves on race. Many are turning to books and movies for help—which might be why 2011's \"The Help\" has become the most-watched movie on Netflix. The ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Peter Fonda, Headed West to 'Yuma' 2) What Part of 'Smart Aleck' Don't You Understand?"
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Lawsuit Challenges El Paso's De Facto Debtor Prison | [
"The border city of El Paso, Texas has a policy that allows the city to jail people who cannot pay their traffic fines. Now a lawsuit filed in federal court is challenging the practice, saying it violates citizens’ constitutional right of equal protection under the law. Lorne Matalon from Fronteras: The Changing Am... | [
"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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Remembering Don Juan | [
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Fossil Discovery May Reveal Largest Bird Ever To Fly | [
"An extinct species of bird just discovered by a Connecticut scientist may have been the largest ever to fly. The pelagornis sandersi lived 25 million years ago. The fossil was uncovered at an airport in the 1980s but went largely unnoticed until 2010. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Patrick Skahill of WN... | [
"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Blind Ambition: The Ultimate Braille Challenge | [
"The content of Seventeen magazine in Braille is exactly the same as Seventeen in English. There's no footnote breaking down what exactly is meant by Miley Cyrus' \"look\" nor extra explanation describing the makeover before-and-after images. This is perfectly fine with 14-year-old Kyra Sweeney of Santa Monica, Ca... | [
"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Movie Fans: Before You 'Go,' See 'Run Pee' | [
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"Stories: 1) Mike Judge: Mining Comic Joy From Workplace Pain 2) Mad Mel, Approaching The 'Edge Of Darkness' Again 3) Changing The 'Game,' But Not For The Better"
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Your Letters: Dick Dale; Cell Phones And Driving | [
"Many of you enjoyed Liane Hansen's interview with musician Dick Dale, known as the King of the Surf Guitar. Also, reporter Brian Naylor's story on whether to allow drivers to use cell phones sparked a debate on our website. Guest host Rebecca Roberts reads e-mails and comments from listeners about last week's show... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Border Clash; Uber-stepping Boundaries; Do They Know It's Condescension Time At All."
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Making Sense Of Alzheimer's At School | [
"Greg Kintzele is a amiable, blonde seventh-grader from Denver who was always close with his grandmother. They would hike together in the mountains in Colorado where they live, and play a lot of games, too. Especially Scrabble. \"She'd always come up with all these words and I'd be like, 'Is that a word?' and then ... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Obama Expected to Hit Delegate Milestone | [
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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For Mill Town's Youth, 'It Can't Get Any Worse' | [
"Part of a monthlong series Coming after Gen X and Gen Y, the next generation of young people have been called \"Gen Wrong Place, Wrong Time.\" With unemployment and college costs both sky-high and the housing market in collapse, young people today are facing extraordinary economic uncertainty. Perhaps nowhere is t... | [
"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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U.K. Will Posthumously Pardon Thousands Of Gay And Bisexual Men | [
"The British government announced Wednesday that it intends to posthumously pardon thousands of men convicted for consensual sexual relationships with other men. A proposed amendment dubbed the \"Turing Law\" was announced by the U.K.'s Ministry of Justice in a press release that said it would \"build on the case o... | [
"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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'Paths Of Glory' Imagines Mystery On Mt. Everest | [
"Jeffrey Archer is one of the best-selling novelists in the world, and he usually writes thrillers set among big names and powerful people plotting larceny and skullduggery in glamorous places. But his latest book, Paths of Glory, takes on an old mystery. Was George Mallory the first man to climb to the top of Mt. ... | [
"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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Found: The First Porsche — And It Was Electric! | [
"The very first car developed by Ferdinand Porsche was not a sleek speed machine. The wooden-framed, open-carriage P1 was recently unearthed in a garage in Austria where it sat for more than 100 years. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Achim Stejskal, director of the Porsche Museum about the surprising find."
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Staycationing? Tell Us About It | [
"With the economy so crummy, people who need a vacation more than ever are finding it pretty tough to afford one. So, lots of folks are trying to get away from all it without leaving their own backyard. The goal of these on-the-cheap \"staycations,\" just like a traditional holiday, is a respite from the mundane ro... | [
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Hall of Fame Controversies | [
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Latin American Leaders Open The Doors For Armed Forces To Reenter Politics | [
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Father Of Successful Child Star Says Her Dreams Are His Own | [
"Christopher Pearman, father of TV star and former Cosby kid Raven-Symone, wants parents to know how they can help their kids make their wildest dreams come true. He offers tips from his new book, “Dream So Big: A Parent’s Guide to Helping your Child Believe and Achieve.”"
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"Stories: 1) To Become A 'Black Swan,' Portman Had To Go Dark 2) Actor Vincent Cassel: A Good Guy Who Plays Villains"
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Panel Recommends FDA Authorize Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Original Member Of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, Dies At Age 76 | [
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Prayers for Iranian Jews | [
"NPR's Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem on special prayer services held in solidarity with the 13 Iranian Jews now being tried for espionage in Southern Iran. Three of those being tried have publicly confessed to spying for Israel, though Israel discounted the confessions, stating they were given under duress... | [
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Massive Wildfires Scorch Parched Texas Panhandle | [
"Firefighters are gaining control of wildfires that swept across the Texas panhandle this week, killing 11 people and thousands of horses and cattle. Witnesses in the hardest-hit counties say it is the worst disaster to hit the area in their lifetimes. Alex Chadwick talks to Jeff Brady, who's covering the fires fro... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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New Republic: State of the Union Listening Guide | [
"Jonathan Bernstein blogs at A Plain Blog About Politics. Even with the major distraction of a Republican presidential primary, tonight's State of the Union speech will guaranteed to, however briefly, capture the undivided attention of all political junkies. They're not wrong: The annual tradition does matter. And ... | [
"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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3D Printing the Future! | [
"What in the world can you create with a 3D printer? How in the world does it work? Where in the world is it being used OUT of this world? And WHY in the world is Mindy pouring pancake batter into a laser printer?! Join Guy Raz & Mindy Thomas as they share the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the W... | [
"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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Salt Lake City Update | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks to NPR''s Howard Berkes about the latest developments in the bribery scandal surrounding the Salt Lake City Olympics."
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'Minimalist' Mark Bittman Says Change or Die | [
"This Luncheonette is for all the East Coasters and Midwesterners coming back to their desks, and for the West Coasters still considering what to eat. One of my favorite cooking gurus, New York Times \"Minimalist\" Mark Bittman, would like a word with all of us about food. Bittman gave a TED Talk, basically saying ... | [
"When I woke up this morning and saw the headline Give Chickpeas A Chance, I knew the time had come to salute one of my favorite NPR.org oddities: the food-pun headline. Now, some food headlines are simply great in their own rights, and I just enjoy saying them over and over and over again -- Demystifying The Quin... | npr | {
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Veterinarian Kevin Fitzgerald Plays Not My Job | [
"The former bouncer for the Rolling Stones answers three questions about the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, which was involved in sports doping scandals. <em>Originally broadcast Aug. 11, 2007.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) Jon Sarkin: When Brain Injuries Transform Into Art 2) Ernie Kovacs: The King Of Early Television Comedy"
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Finding Hope, With The Cranberries' Help | [
"This week, weekends on All Things Considered begins a new series called \"Why Music Matters\": stories from fans, in their own words, about how music has changed their lives. In this first installment, Seattle resident Nathan Hotchkiss reflects on a sheltered childhood. \"My parents were very religious,\" he says.... | [
"Stories: 1) Carol Leifer On Life, Comedy And Finding Love At 40 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: In Song, A Eulogy For Dad 3) Wayne And Darrell Scott: Father-Son Country 4) Branford Marsalis: On Jazz Fathers And Sons"
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Japan Asks Utility To Shutter Three Nuclear Reactors | [
"Citing the risk of devastating earthquakes, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan asked Chubu Electric Power to close three nuclear reactors at its Hamaoko nuclear plant. This facility, southwest of Tokyo, wasn't damaged in March's Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which killed thousands. The Fukushima Dai-Ichi faci... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After A Resounding GOP Victory, 6 Tidbits That Tell The Story. -- GMO Labeling: Colorado Voters Reject Food Measure; Maui Voters Approve. And here are more early headlines: Oklahoma Court Stays Abortion Laws. (New York Times) Car Strikes East Jerusalem Pedestrians In Su... | npr | {
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How Perverse Incentives Drive Up Health Care Costs | [
"Medical treatment in the emergency room is expensive, but there's a perverse incentive at work which encourages EMS workers to send more people there. Medicare reimburses for 911 calls only if the patient is transported to the ER. A pilot program at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City tries to keep patients from c... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Will Egyptian President Mubarak Step Down? | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson about indications that President Hosni Mubarak may step down Thursday."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- 'Path To Citizenship' Part Of Senators' Bipartisan Immigration Plan -- Brazilian Nightclub Disaster: Toxic Smoke, Barriers Blamed For Horrible Toll -- In Egypt: Protests Continue, Opposition Balks At Talks With Morsi -- French And Malian Forces Take Airport In Timbuktu; Islami... | npr | {
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Immigration Hard-Liner Files Reveal 40-Year Bid Behind Trump's Census Obsession | [
"Even before taking office, former President Donald Trump's administration obsessed over the U.S. census. From a failed bid for a citizenship question to a presidential memo about unauthorized immigrants that was fast-tracked to the Supreme Court, its moves over the past four years followed a playbook first drawn u... | [
"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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Federal Judge Rules NSA Bulk Phone Record Collection Unconstitutional | [
"A federal judge in Washington says the National Security Agency's program for bulk phone record collection violates Americans' reasonable expectation of privacy. The ruling (pdf), however, has been stayed pending a likely appeal. Judge Richard Leon says the sweeping NSA collection of U.S. phone metadata constitute... | [
"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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The Aunt Of The Drowned Syrian Boy Tells What Happened After The Tragedy | [
"In 2017, we reported on the impact of the photo of the drowned boy on the beach, which stirred up public concern for the Syrian refugee crisis. A memoir by the boy's aunt details the family's struggles in Syria — and their fatal attempt to cross from Turkey to Greece in a rubber boat. In September 2015, a photogr... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early headlines: Friday Prayers In Muslim Countries Bring Wider Anti-American Protests. Copts In U.S. Fear 'Terrible' Reaction In Egypt To Muhammed Film. And here are more stories: Extremely Powerful Hurricane Bearing Down On South Korea. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Now In Fif... | npr | {
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Colorado Forest Service Is Sorry After Planned Burns Trigger Wildfire | [
"A spokesman for the Colorado Forest Service says that what began as a controlled burn just southwest of Denver got out of control this week and turned into the deadly Lower North Fork Wildfire. Colorado deputy state forester Joe Duda apologized, saying the situation is \"heartbreaking.\" He said an ember escaped f... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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