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Cassini Spacecraft Starts Weaving Between Saturn And Its Rings | [
"If all goes to plan, NASA's Cassini spacecraft will beam new images of Saturn and its rings to Earth early Thursday, sharing data collected Wednesday from its first dive through the gap between the planet and its striped belt of ice and rock particles. Today's dive also marks the start of the final phase in the cr... | [
"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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Listening, Party For Two: Vandermark 5, 'Speedplay' | [
"My boss readily admits that she doesn't know a whole lot about jazz. But she lets me write all this nonsense on the Internet, so I'm not complaining. And at least she's willing to learn. So every week -- or at least as often as possible -- she and I get together to listen to and Instant Message about a different g... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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The Nation: Remembering The Triangle Factory Fire | [
"Joshua Freeman teaches history at Queens College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. On March 25, 1911, a fire that broke out in a bin holding scraps of fabric at the Triangle Waist Company, just down the block from New York City's Washington Square Park, quickly spread, fed by cotton garme... | [
"Breaking News of the Attack on the World Trade Center."
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Return of Hughes a Plus, But New Job a Puzzle | [
"It has to be good news for the Bush administration to have Karen Hughes coming back to work full time. But the work she is coming back to do has a lot of people scratching their heads. Hughes was one of that storied trio of advisers who lifted George W. Bush from the baseball business to the Texas governorship -- ... | [
"Stories: 1) Going 'One On One' With Sports' Greatest Stars 2) At Midseason, Serial Dramas Serve Up Big Twists"
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Catholic Hospitals, Bishops Split On Health Care Bill | [
"Few people shape the minds of Catholic bishops on abortion more than Richard Doerflinger, their point man on anti-abortion issues. He's studied the House and Senate bills, and he's fine with the House bill. But he says the Senate version presents loopholes that could allow for federally funded abortions. \"This w... | [
"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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Emotions Run High For Olympic U.S.-Russia Hockey Game | [
"Among the highlights of the weekend at the Winter Olympics: The U.S. men's hockey team faces off with the Russians on Saturday. Ice and sparks are expected to fly."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Flooding In Philippines Forces 400,000 To Evacuate; 16 Deaths Reported. -- Situation In Sinai Is 'Extremely Dangerous' As Egypt Moves Against Militants. Other news: -- \"FBI To Release New Details About Sikh Temple Massacre.\" (WTMJ News Radio in Milwaukee) -- \"Presidential C... | npr | {
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The New Pornographers Return With A 'Celebration Record' That's Fun To Figure Out | [
"<em>Brill Bruisers </em>is a collection of lushly arranged and harmonized pop. While Neko Case, Dan Bejar and A.C. Newman make moody music individually, there's a brightness when they come together."
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"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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Excerpt: 'Between the Assassinations | [
"Arriving in Kittur: Kittur is on India's southwestern coast, between Goa and Calicut, and almost equidistant from the two. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, and by the Kaliamma River to the south and east. The terrain of the town is hilly; the soil is black and mildly acidic. The monsoons arrive in Jun... | [
"'Not Till the Fat Lady Sings: The Most Dramatic Sports Finishes of All Time'"
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AIDS Transforms Life, Family Structure in Lesotho | [
"At Holy Trinity High School in the tiny village of Moyeni, soccer and other activities are being organized to help ease the pain of the children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. An estimated 180,000 children in the tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho have lost parents to AIDS. Principal Ernest Phelane says that a paren... | [
"Stories: 1) Human Trafficking Revealed In 'The Snakehead' 2) Journalist Reports On The Situation In Afghanistan"
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Nunez: Dems Will Fix Budget Solo, If Needed | [
"With the clock ticking for legislators to resolve the current year fiscal crisis, Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez vowed today to do it without Republicans if necessary.\nIn comments to the Sacramento Press Club, the Los Angeles Democrat emphasized that he hopes to find common ground with GOP lawmakers on how to reso... | [
"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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San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Announces His Resignation | [
"Embattled Mayor Bob Filner on Friday announced that he would step down at the end of the month following allegations by more than a dozen women that he sexually harassed them. With equal measures of remorse and defiance, Filner, speaking before the City Council, apologized to his supporters and to \"all the women ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Report: Brian Williams Out As Anchor, But Will Stay With NBC | [
"Brian Williams, suspended as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News following revelations that he was misrepresenting his experiences covering the Iraq war, will not return to the position, The New York Times and CNN are reporting. He will, however, return to the network in some capacity. CNN reports that ... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Many In New York City To Suburbs | [
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"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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For The Children's Sake, Put Down That Smartphone | [
"It's not just kids who are overdoing screen time. Parents are often just as guilty of spending too much time checking smartphones and e-mail β and the consequences for their children can be troubling. Dr. Jenny Radesky is a pediatrician specializing in child development. When she worked at a clinic in a high-tech ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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'They Thought I Was Dead': A Sept. 11 Survivor Recalls His Escape | [
"On Sept. 11th, 2001, Joe Dittmar was on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower for a business meeting when the terrorist attacks started. Dittmar, then 44, had been visiting New York City from Aurora, Ill., a Chicago suburb, where he worked in the insurance industry. Before the meeting began, the ... | [
"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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The ATF Is Supposed To Hold Gun Dealers Accountable. Is It? | [
"Investigators forΒ the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ExplosivesΒ are responsible for compliance and enforcement. But new reporting calls into question the agencyβs ability to provide any meaningful oversight of the firearms industry. From The Trace, in partnership with USA TODAY: Reporters spent more tha... | [
"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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St. Vincent: Consistently Captivating | [
"Performing under the name St. Vincent, singer and multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark is set to release her debut album, a collection of clever and beautifully arranged indie-pop songs. Before striking out on her own, the 23-year-old singer first played guitar for Sufjan Stevens' touring band, as well as on The Poly... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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Paris Attacks Bring Domestic Surveillance Into Presidential Race | [
"Until this week, presidential candidates have mostly stayed away from discussing the National Security Agency's surveillance programs. That's quickly changing. The Paris attacks have reframed the debate between electronic privacy and national security, and also brought that debate into the Republican primary. Spea... | [
"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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Cliburn Competition Awards Two Gold Medals | [
"Two pianists have been awarded gold medals at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. In a surprise ending to the 17-day contest, 19-year-old Haochen Zhang from China and 20-year-old Nobuyuki Tsujii from Japan shared the top prize. Yeol Eum Son, 23, from South Korea, won the sec... | [
"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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Iraqi Pact Against al-Qaida May Soon Crumble | [
"Iraq's hard-won security gains are under threat, according to Sunni tribal leaders who led the so-called \"awakening movement\" against insurgents. Faced with a skeptical Shiite-led Iraqi government and opposition from other Sunni political parties, sheiks from the volatile Anbar province say they see no reason t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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Israel Builds Pressure on Militants to Release Soldier | [
"Israeli artillery fires shells into parts of the northern Gaza Strip, hours after fighter jets knocked out power to its 1.3 million residents. Israel is threatening \"extreme steps\" if an abducted Israeli soldier is not freed by Palestinian militants. Israel also stepped up pressure on Syria, sending warplanes ov... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Strong Quake Hits Near Iran-Iraq Border, Killing More Than 200. -- Human Rights Barely Registers In Meeting Between Trump, Philippines' Duterte. -- Is A Corporate Tax Cut What The Economy Really Needs Right Now? -- Mueller Russia Probe Moves Into The White House And G... | npr | {
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DNC Day 2: Will America Accept First Lady Michelle? | [
"Author and Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin shares her thoughts on Michelle Obama's DNC address last night. She writes, in part, \"It is Michelle's blackness that has deeply disturbed many Americans and much of the press, and it is that same blackness that has endeared her to many, but not all, ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Stock Market Swings May Rock More Minds Than Wallets | [
"Updated at 11:35 a.m. ET The wild swings in the stock market in the last two weeks grabbed headlines and were hard to miss for most Americans. But do those market gyrations actually affect anyone's day-to-day finances? Relatively few Americans actively trade or own stocks. But a 10 percent drop in the markets c... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Maryland Joins States That Won't Test New Drivers For Parallel Parking | [
"Saying that it tests parallel parking skills in other ways, Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration is phasing out the portion of its test that has intimidated new drivers for generations. Maryland is joining the list of states that have stopped making new drivers prove that they can maneuver a car into a parallel... | [
"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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Our Storied Lives: The Quest For 'Something More' | [
"First of a two-part story. Read Part 2 Not long ago, Shaun Parker was waiting offstage at a club in Hollywood. He was about to take the microphone in front of hundreds of people and tell a story he'd been working on his entire life. \"I was so nervous, I felt like I wanted to throw up,\" he says. This was more t... | [
"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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In Fiscal Cliff Talks, Higher Taxes Vs. Closing Loopholes | [
"The White House and Congress continue to work on a deal that avoids the fiscal cliff and cuts deficits in the long run. One of the biggest hurdles is President Obama's proposal to raise tax rates for the wealthy. Republicans think a better course would be to raise revenue by closing loopholes and limiting deductio... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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Prosecuting Liberia's Charles Taylor | [
"Commentator Jeremy Levitt talks about the many allegations against former Liberian President Charles Taylor -- and the likelihood that an outcome that all parties involved will find satisfactory may be impossible to reach. Levitt is an associate professor of law at Florida International University in Miami, Fla."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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Poll: Americans Show Support For Compensation Of Organ Donors | [
"The shortage of organs for transplant continues to grow, despite years of work to get more donors on board. Facebook jumped in this month by making organ-donation status something you could add to your profile. And the social media giant made it easy to connect with a registry to sign up as a donor. Federal law ba... | [
"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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Gov. Jerry Brown: 'California Is Not Turning Back' | [
"In the first week of the Trump administration, California Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown is sending out a defiant message that his state will continue to defend its ideals, particularly when it comes to immigration, health care and climate change. Brown expressed his thoughts loud and clear TuesdayΒ during his State o... | [
"Good morning Monday's presidential inauguration continues to dominate the news. If you want to see how the day played out, check the live blogging we did. For all of NPR's coverage, click here. Meanwhile, we've started our day with news about the big freeze: -- Brrr! 'Dead Of Winter' Sets In; Coldest Air In Nearly... | npr | {
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Baking by Senses and Memories | [
"I have gone through 10 pounds of flour in three months. I know that's not normal, but I believe baking is an expression of love -- not only for the person being baked for, but also for the person who taught me how to bake, for the person who gave me the recipe, for the past and tradition. Grandma Dottie lives on... | [
"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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Bush's U.S. Budget: Cuts, and Little on Iraq | [
"After a first term marked by rising budget shortfalls, President Bush started his second with a vow to cut the deficit in half by 2010. The new $2.5 trillion budget proposal has deep cuts to domestic programs, from agricultural subsidies to literacy efforts, but it's also notable for what it leaves out, like spend... | [
"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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'Worn' To Be Wild: A Visual Feast Of Fashion | [
"Quick! What do you want in your fashion magazine? A) Taxidermy B) Tutus C) Advice on repairing your favorite Italian leather boots D) Gandhi E) All of the above. If you chose E β or, heck, any of the other letters β you're probably a Wornette. That's a fan of Worn, the small, Toronto-based fashion magazine now cur... | [
"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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'No Way To Explain' Thomas' Call, Anita Hill's Former Lawyer Says | [
"The unlikely resurfacing of the Clarence Thomas/Anita Hill story has perhaps surprised no one more than the man who represented Hill back in 1991. In fact, Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree says he's been \"shocked\" by the turn of events. \"There's no way to explain it as a thoughtful, rational step by anyon... | [
"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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On July 5th, Eije Oue (Ay-Jee | [
"On July 5th, Eije Oue (AY-jee OH-way) appeared in his first concert as music director of the Grand Teton Music Festival in Teton Village, Wyoming. We'll hear the featured piece in that concert, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F, performed by Oue and the Festival Orchestra. (Richard Mintel Recordings)"
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"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | npr | {
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The Motley Fool Take | [
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Examining the Causes of Witness Intimidation | [
"A father in Philadelphia tells his daughter in open court to testify that she saw nothing. \"Stop Snitching\" T-shirts appear in Baltimore courtrooms. Guests discuss witness intimidation and why there is profound distrust of the criminal-justice system. Guests: Rayco Saunders, former drug dealer and ex-offender, n... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Boeing Report To Include Overhaul Of Safety Procedures | [
"Boeing's board of directors will soon receive recommendations aimed at making the company's planes safer. This comes after two 737 MAX jets crashed, killing all passengers and crew."
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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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When People Ate People, A Strange Disease Emerged | [
"Most of the world didn't know anyone lived in the highlands of Papua New Guinea until the 1930s, when Australian gold prospectors surveying the area realized there were about a million people there. When researchers made their way to those villages in the 1950s, they found something disturbing. Among a tribe of ab... | [
"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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Financier/Philanthropist George Soros | [
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Science Denialism Has Consequences | [
"When I was kid, there was this commercial that became a 1970s version of a meme. In it, Mother Nature is seen in a forest with a gathering of animals telling fairytales about Goldilocks eating porridge covered with sweet butter. When informed that her porridge is, in fact, slathered in Chiffon margarine and not bu... | [
"Stories: 1) Darren Aronofsky On 'The Wrestler' 2) Vast Conspiracies, Just Waiting To Be Exposed"
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9 Idaho Family Members Killed In South Dakota Plane Crash | [
"Updated on Sunday at 11:o5 p.m. E.T.Nine members of an extended Idaho family died after a plane crashed in Chamberlain, S.D., near the center of the state, on Saturday. Among those killed were two children and the pilot, authorities say. EastIdahoNews.com said the family of 12 were returning home to Idaho Falls fr... | [
"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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Commentary: Judge Brown is a Good Choice | [
"Columnist and talk show host Armstrong Williams offers his assessment of the judicial nomination of Janice Rogers Brown. The conservative black judge's nomination is being strongly opposed in the Senate, and Williams thinks it's because Democrats won't accept that some minorities are conservatives."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Washington's Weiner; Sarah Palin's Mystery Tour; A Good Reason to Hang up the Phone."
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Willie Wisely, On the Upswing | [
"With an emotional openness that hinges on the smooth sounds of his guitar, Willie Wisely has been crafting pop songs since the early 1990s. Recently, he's been busy, touring and playing at the SxSW conference in support of his new CD, Parador. A Minneapolis native who has relocated to Los Angeles, Wisely has score... | [
"Week In Review, On the Money with Chris DiSimio, Queen City Classic Chess Tournament, Forgive Me, The Front Row with Betsy Ross, The Big Screen: City of Men"
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Stimulus, No. Safety Net, Yes. | [
"More today on why the European Union doesn't think much of America's proposal for a global economic stimulus package. As the New York Times reports, countries like Germany spend oogoodles already to prop up income when workers get laid off or have their hours cut. A furloughed German worker gets two-thirds of the ... | [
"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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World Cup 2018 Preview With The 'Men In Blazers' | [
"The World Cup begins in Russia on June 14. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Roger Bennett and Michael Davies, hosts of the podcast and TV show <em>Men in Blazers</em> about their expectations for the games."
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Winter Storm Leaves Many In Texas Without Power And Water | [
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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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Feds' Planned Marijuana Crackdown Is Disruptive, Frosh Says | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to Brian Frosh, Maryland's attorney general, about how the new tighter federal rules on marijuana would affect states that have already legalized the drug."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Polls, Interest Groups Disagree on Immigration Bill | [
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Roundtable: Doubting Congress, Texas Executions | [
"At the roundtable today we discuss Americans' lack of trust in Congress, the declining number of executions in Texas and the apology of conservative journal at Tufts University for publishing a Christmas carol titled \"O Come All Ye Black Folk.\" Farai Chideya is joined by Julianne Malveaux, CEO of Last Word Produ... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: The Never-ending Story, Presidential Promises, and Protecting the Passer."
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The Novel Behind a Turkish Controversy | [
"<em>The Bastard of Istanbul</em>, a novel by Elif Shafak, straddles two families β one in modern Istanbul, the other in modern America. Last year, a Turkish court charged Shafak with denigrating Turkishness, for a remark made by one of the characters in her novel."
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Bosnia Votes, But Minds Seem Set | [
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iPhone 4S Sales Top 4 Million In First Weekend | [
"Apple announced today that its iPhone 4S has sold more than four million units in the three days after it went on sale. \"iPhone 4S is off to a great start with more than four million sold in its first weekendβthe most ever for a phone and more than double the iPhone 4 launch during its first three days,\" Philip ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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While The GOP Race Is Essentially Over, Democrats Press On | [
"Bernie Sanders won the Democratic primary in Indiana. It wasn't a big enough win to erode Hillary Clinton's massive lead in pledged delegates, but it was a win. Sanders vows to fight on."
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Mark Mulcahy Is The 'Moving Forward Type' | [
"If you are of a certain age and lived on the weird television shows that Nickelodeon aired in the '90s, the theme song to The Adventures of Pete & Pete gets you smiling strange. Mark Mulcahy was told to \"write a theme song for the show, but don't say anything about the show.\" Turns out the former Miracle Legion ... | [
"Stories: 1) A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream' 2) Bluesman Elvin Bishop, Rolling Stylishly On 3) 'Friday Night Lights': The Glow Is Limited"
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Radio Rides Along on the School Bus | [
"A suburban Boston company called Bus Radio beams music and ads into school buses every day. The idea is to keep kids quiet and make money for the school district. Some decry the effort as crass commercialism."
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Feds Reject Barstow Casino Plan | [
"Another big blow was struck late last week against the embattled plan for tribal gambling in the desert city of Barstow, as federal officials rejected the land applications of two out-of-the area tribes.\nOn Friday, the U.S. Department of the Interior rejected requests from both the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla an... | [
"San Diego County Sues to Overturn Legal Marijuana. High School Exit Exam Settlement. End Music."
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Is the Kobe Case a David-vs.-Goliath Battle? | [
"NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to <EM>The Denver Post</EM> reporter Steven Lipscher about the Kobe Bryant case, and the challenge faced by a small-time district attorney who challenges a defendant with money and influence."
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50 Years Of Breakfast In A Little Black Dress | [
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"Stories: 1) The Couple Behind Some Of Hollywood's Classic Tunes 2) A Graceful Search For 'Higher Ground'"
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For Women Musicians, Maybelle Carter Set The Standard And Broke The Mold | [
"When Rolling Stone surveyed the 100 greatest guitar players of all time in 2015, two women made the list: Bonnie Raitt at No. 89, Joni Mitchell at No. 75. Most guitar player lists fare worse for women; Joni makes it in around No. 50 maybe, but not always. Spin's 2012 list is slightly brighter: Nine spots out of 1... | [
"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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10 Best-Picture Nominees? Whither The Oscar Marathon? | [
"As you may recall, I attended last February's Gigantic Endless Paralyzing But Oddly Awesome Marathon Of Best Picture Nominees (not its official name) and covered it on our Twitter feed. As soon as I heard that there would be ten Best Picture nominees this year, I wondered: Will my spine be robbed of the opportunit... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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'I'm Living In The World With No Secrets,' Says Trans Activist Jennifer Finney Boylan | [
"What does it mean to be a woman who had a boyhood? That's the question LGBTQ activist Jennifer Finney Boylan set out to explore her new memoir, Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs. After Boylan came out as trans in her 40s, she felt estranged from her previous life. She describes her new book as a \"memoir of masculin... | [
"Stories: 1) Anita O'Day: Revisiting A Classic Voice 2) Harvey Kurtzman: The Comics World's 'Mad Genius' 3) Zooey Deschanel, From Actress To Indie Rocker 4) Foul Mouths And A Penetrating Farce In 'The Loop'"
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Christopher Dickey: Intelligence The NYPD Way | [
"According to journalist Christopher Dickey, one of the world's best intelligence-gathering operations is based not in Langley, or in London, but in Manhattan: the New York City Police Department. Dickey's new book Securing the City explores New York City's creation of an elite counter-terrorism force. Dickey de... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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San Diego Fights for More Counterterrorism Funds | [
"Officials from the Department of Homeland Security are fielding complaints from several cities that saw their security grants cut back in the current federal budget. Alison St. John of member station KPBS in San Diego reports that city officials there believe they are a potential terror target and need more federa... | [
"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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Spain Faces Massive Deficit, Economic Woes | [
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Commentary: In Oscar's Shadow | [
"Commentator Heather Havrilesky lives in Los Angeles. But that does not mean that she always fits in there."
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An Amazon Checking Account? Report Says Online Retail Giant Exploring The Idea | [
"The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon is in talks with JPMorgan Chase and other firms about offering a checking account that would appeal to younger customers. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd learns more from Ben JohnsonΒ (@TheBrockJohnson),Β senior producer ofΒ Endless ThreadΒ and a tech correspondentΒ forΒ Here... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups. Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized. And here are more early stories: Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (Businessweek) Nigeria Declares Emergency In 3 States Whe... | npr | {
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In The Dark About Picking A Light Bulb? This FAQ Can Help | [
"Buying a light bulb used to be a no-brainer. Now it's a brain teaser; the transition to more energy-efficient lighting means choosing from a dazzling array of products. We've long identified bulbs by their wattage, but that is actually a measure of electricity, not the brightness of a bulb. The amount of light a b... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Chicago Mercantile to Acquire CBOT for $8 Billion | [
"The Chicago Mercantile Exchange is acquiring its cross-town rival, the Chicago Board of Trade, in a stock swap valued at $8 billion. Both organizations are institutions in Chicago. The two markets have competed against each other for more than a century, first in agricultural commodities and later in futures and ... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Greek Prime Minister Under Pressure To Resign. -- Jobless Claims Dip Below 400,000. -- Cain Allegations: The Latest Developments. -- Occupy Oakland Strike Turns 'Chaotic'. Other top stories of the morning include: Read More -- \"U.S. Explores Faster Afghan Handover.\" (The... | npr | {
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Kwan Absent at U.S. Figure Skating Championships | [
"Steve Inskeep talks to <EM>USA Today</EM>'s Christine Brennan about the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis and who might make the U.S. Olympic team. Top skater Michelle Kwan could not compete this year, due to an injury."
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"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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Venezuela Faces Gas Shortages | [
"Despite being home to the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuela is suffering a major gasoline shortage. It's because of economic mismanagement and U.S. sanctions."
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10 GOP House Members Break With Party, Vote To Impeach Trump | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin talks to political strategist Mike Murphy, an adviser to a coalition called Republican Voters Against Trump, about what the impeachment vote means for the future of the party."
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Lamar Alexander On The Stump | [
"We present an excerpt from a speech by Republican Presidential candidate Lamar Alexander, recorded in November, in Parkerburg, Iowa."
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Molly Webster: Is Our Definition Of "Sex Chromosomes" Too Narrow? | [
"Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Biology Of Sex Over a century ago, one part of our DNA got labelled the \"sex chromosomes.\" Science journalist Molly Webster explains the consequences of that oversimplification. About Molly Webster And Sarah Richardson Molly Webster is a features producer and guest host 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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Amazon Appeals Pentagon's Choice Of Microsoft For $10 Billion Cloud Contract | [
"Amazon is taking the Pentagon to court. The company is alleging \"unmistakable bias\" on the government's part in awarding a massive military tech contract to rival Microsoft. This begins a new chapter in the protracted and contentious battle over the biggest cloud-computing contract in U.S. history β called JED... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Before Diving Into The Raging Flood Of New BeyoncΓ© Thinkpieces, Read This | [
"The \"monoculture\" has supposedly been dead for at least a decade, but it ain't necessarily so. World-devouring pop music phenomena do still exist, but today that universe is made entirely of BeyoncΓ© β a Michael Jackson/Madonna/Prince figure whom everyone who cares about popular culture is supposed to grapple wit... | [
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Firefighters Save Cat Stuck in Tree | [
"Firefighters in Yonkers, New York tried a new technique for a cat stuck six stories up for a week. They used their high-pressure fire hose to blast the cat off its perch. The cat came flying down into a bed sheet stretched out by rescuers. Being a cat, it hopped off and disappeared into the woods."
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"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Morality and Political Ideology in America | [
"Ed Gordon discusses how morality shapes political ideology in America with Melissa Victoria Harris-Lacewell, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Chicago and author of the book <EM>Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought</EM>"
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Two David Bowie Albums Prepped For Record Store Day Release | [
"David Bowie's website announced Thursday a limited-edition release of two rarities from the rock icon's vault: Cracked Actor, a three-LP live record of a Los Angeles show from 1974 mixed by longtime Bowie studio collaborator Tony Visconti, as well as a reissue of a small-pressing EP of Bowpromo from 1971, which co... | [
"Stories: 1) Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' 2) Jazz Box Sets from Veterans and Legends 3) Remembering Joel Dorn, Grammy-Winning Producer 4) Movie Madness (Some of it Genius) for the Holidays"
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Losing To Win: NBA Teams Trade Good Players For Better Future Picks | [
"We're halfway through the NBA season, and this is the All-Star Game weekend. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with sports reporter Mike Pesca about teams deliberately losing in order to get a shot at the best draft pick."
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Portraits of Washington | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Herman's Her-mistresses; I Love The '70s: Iran; and Onward to Mars!"
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For Female Inmates In New York City, Prison Is A Crowded, Windowless Room | [
"More than a hundred female federal inmates, sentenced to long-term prison, have instead been held for years in two windowless rooms in a detention center in Brooklyn. Conditions for the women have been found to violate international standards for the treatment of prisoners. The problem in Brooklyn actually started... | [
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Big Words From G-20, But How Much Action? | [
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"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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Tancredo, King Congressional Lookalikes | [
"U.S. Reps. Tom Tancredo of Colorado and Steve King of Iowa bear a striking enough resemblance to each other that they have confused reporters, other members of Congress and even their own wives."
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A Goal of Service to Humankind | [
"I believe I have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on society. I've tried to accomplish this goal by choosing a life of public service. I am a physician and a scientist confronting the challenge of infectious diseases. I consider my job a gift. It allows me to try and help alleviate the suffering... | [
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Was Your Chicken Nugget Made In China? It'll Soon Be Hard To Know | [
"Here's a bit of news that might make you drop that chicken nugget midbite. Just before the start of the long holiday weekend last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture quietly announced that it was ending a ban on processed chicken imports from China. The kicker: These products can now be sold in the U.S. wit... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Protests, Clashes Build Again In Cairo. -- Deal Reached On Greek Debt, Markets Rise In Relief. -- Arafat's Grave Opened, Samples Taken To Be Tested For Poison. Other stories making news: -- \"Fiscal Cliff Compromise: Devil Is In The Definition Of Revenue.\" (It's All Politics)... | npr | {
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Becca Pizzi To Attempt Female Marathon Record | [
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Large Hadron Collider Restarts | [
"The world’s largest particle accelerator is fired up again after two years of being offline for an upgrade. The Large Hadron Collider is located underground on the border of France and Switzerland and is run by CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. CERN is credited with the discovery of a new... | [
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What Happens When A Fortune Teller Costs You A Fortune? | [
"In times of trouble or uncertainty, a lot of us turn to outside support for help β a psychologist, a pastor, or maybe even a psychic. But, sometimes psychics take advantage of those who believe them."
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"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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Surgeon Shows Hidden Motivations In Medical World | [
"When it comes to plastic surgery, you might have heard of Dr. Anthony Youn. He operates a thriving medical practice and gives medical commentary on The Rachel Ray Show, Dr. 90210 and CNN. In his new memoir In Stitches, he tells a humorous but at times disturbing story of becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon.... | [
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Oscars Doubling Best Picture Nominees | [
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided Wednesday to double the number of Best Picture nominees from five to 10. Sid Ganis, president of the academy, explains the move."
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Shutdown Forces Many Workers To Live Well Below Their Means | [
"Without a paycheck, many federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown have had to resort to emergency measures to support themselves and their families."
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'1st Time To See It Like This': Petra Tourism Workers Long For Visitors To Return | [
"In the ancient city of Petra, Jordan's best-known tourist destination, bird song echoes against the multicolored rock and the elaborate monuments instead of the din of tour groups and souvenir sellers. The coronavirus pandemic has done what war did not β bring this Middle Eastern country's vital tourism industry t... | [
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Talking to Children About Sept. 11 | [
"<BR>Guest:<BR><BR> <STRONG>Dr. Ruth Peters</STRONG> *Clinical Psychologist (child and adolescent) <BR> *Author of forthcoming book <EM>Laying Down the Law: 25 Laws of Parenting</EM> (Rodale, Sept. 12, 2002) <BR><BR> Psychologist Dr. Ruth Peters joins Neal Conan to discuss how parents can prepare their kids for the... | [
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In Ohio, Voters Discuss Election | [
"Voters in Ohio talk about what brought them to the polls and who they voted for. Both John McCain and Barack Obama are campaigning hard to win the crucial swing state's 20 electoral votes."
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"Stories: 1) 'In Justice': David Iglesias On U.S. Attorney Firings 2) Voter Intimidation Efforts In Philadelphia 3) Voting Access In 10 Key States 4) Parsing The Politics Of 'Main Street'"
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Electric Guitars Amp Up New Classical Music | [
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New Wave of Laws to Curb Anti-Social Acts in Britain | [
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The Holiday Economy: A Checkup | [
"Right after Thanksgiving, retail consultant Howard Davidowitz issued a gloomy report about consumer spending. We find out if Christmas sales are improving and get an update on the U.S. holiday economy. Guests: Jeff Daniel, president of Rock River Communications Mark Zandi, chief economist, Economy.com Dan But... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: Remodeling The House; A Story That Fell From The Sky; and A Pint-Sized Literary Giant Emerges."
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#1749: An Honest Idiot or a Competent Crook | [
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Beneath An Ugly Outside, Marred Fruit May Pack More Nutrition | [
"When orchardist Eliza Greenman walks through a field of apple trees and gazes upon a pocked array of blemished and buckled fruits β scarred from fighting fungus, heat and pests β she feels a little thrill of joy. \"I'm absolutely infatuated with the idea of stress in an orchard,\" says Greenman, who custom grafts ... | [
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What Does Animal Madness Teach Us About Our Own? | [
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