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A Jazz Pianist Considers Fidel Castro's Music Education Legacy | [
"You can hear Harold Lopez-Nussa's training when he plays. The 33-year-old pianist is reluctant to admit the classical influence on his jazz playing, but he's quick to acknowledge that he, like many other great Cuban pianists, was classically trained. \"This is the school that we have to learn music in Cuba; it's c... | [
"Stories: 1) How 'Reckless' Greed Contributed To Financial Crisis 2) Raphael Saadiq: Paying Homage To Soul's Past And Future"
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More Bodies Found In Condo Rubble, Biden And Police, England To Lift COVID Rules | [
"As search operations continue, four more bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the collapsed condo tower in Surfside, Fl., bringing the total death toll to 28. Also, President Biden is walking a thin line as he tries to tackle a surge in homicides in the country while also getting a police reform bill acros... | [
"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies At 79 | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Parrots Used in PTSD Therapy for War Veterans | [
"In Los Angeles, some recovering war veterans are getting therapeutic help for post-traumatic stress disorder from an unlikely source: rescued and abused parrots. Physicians say it's an exercise in mutual healing for both parrot and patient."
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Phone Companies Reject Stories of NSA Cooperation | [
"Phone companies fight back against news stories linking them to domestic surveillance. <em>USA Today</em> is standing by its account of phone firms helping the National Security Agency put together a massive database of communications traffic."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Photo Shows Lander Sitting On A Comet; A Bounce-Landing. -- Congress Will Vote On Keystone XL Pipeline, With An Eye On Louisiana. And here are more early headlines: Obama Cautions Burma Against Slow Pace Of Reform. (BBC) India Arrests Doctor In Sterilization Deaths Of S... | npr | {
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Lean Times For Food Banks | [
"Food banks across the country are especially stressed this holiday season, with demands for services up and donations down. At the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., they're struggling to keep up with the calls. SCOTT SIMON, host: And food banks across the country are especially stressed this Thanksgivin... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Saturday Morning Live! | [
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Author Weighs India's Economic Future | [
"From the outside, India's swift economic growth can be misleading. Will the wealth be spread around to address daunting poverty? Edward Luce, author of <em>In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India</em> offers some clues."
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Alain De Botton: What Can Atheism Learn From Religion? | [
"Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode Believers and Doubters. About Alain de Botton's TEDTalk What aspects of religion should atheists adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a \"religion for atheists\" that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual, and transcendence. Abo... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Help Slow To Arrive In Puerto Rico | [
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Record Voter Turnout In Crucial Lebanon Elections | [
"Parliamentary elections in Lebanon on Sunday determine whether the pro-Western government will remain in power, or will be unseated by a group dominated by the Shiite Muslim movement Hezbollah. NPR's Deborah Amos, in Beirut, updates host Jacki Lyden."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- After Four Years, Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Gets His Passport Back. -- Loops, Glitches Raise Questions About Dash Cam Video. And here are more early headlines: Critical Transportation Bill Stalls In Senate. (Politico) Congress To Get Briefing From Administratio... | npr | {
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Vermont Reels In Irene's Wake | [
"Roads and bridges are out in Wilmington, Vt., in the wake of Hurricane Irene. Melissa Block talks with Fred Ventresco, town manager of Wilmington, for more."
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"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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White House to Work With Turkey | [
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Amid Political Dysfunction, Beirut Residents Suffer The Stench Of Garbage | [
"Beirut is usually one of the pleasanter places in the Middle East — a bright, cosmopolitan city squeezed between the Mediterranean Sea and a green ridge of mountains. But for the past two weeks or so, the stench from mounds of festering garbage has filled its gaudy streets. \"The trash is climbing up, the mountain... | [
"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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'Berga' Tells of Nazi Slave Camp, U.S. Captives | [
"During World War II, American soldiers suspected of being Jewish were captured by the Nazis and sent off to a German slave labor camp. <EM>Berga: Soldiers of Another War</EM> was the final project for famed documentarian Charles Guggenheim, who lost an Army buddy in the camp. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Grace G... | [
"Stories: 1) A Year Later, Journalist Reflects On Iranian Unrest 2) Nazi Noir Ventures To Havana In 'Dead Rise Not'"
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Friday Comedy: Alex Thomas | [
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Actress and Stanford Theater Professor, ANNA DEAVERE SMITH | [
"Actress and Stanford Theater Professor, ANNA DEAVERE SMITH. She performs solo, multi-casted pieces, the scripts of which are created from interviews she did with people who lived thru events of social upheaval. \"Fires in the Mirrors\" (aired on PBS) gave voice to the many facets of the Crown Heights riots. Her n... | [
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Why Is Bush Bothering to Visit the Middle East? | [
"President Bush is attempting to nudge Israel and the Palestinians to resume an earnest peace-making process. It's not an entirely doomed effort, says Haim Malka, the deputy director of the Middle East Program for the Center for Strategic and International Studies."
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Protests May Await Redskins When They Land In Minn. For Vikings Game | [
"The owners of Washington, D.C.'s NFL franchise are facing what could be the largest protest yet against their team's name. The team plays the Vikings on Sunday in Minnesota — a state with more than 100,000 people who claim Native American ancestry."
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"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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Purple (And Gold) Rain | [
"Had the weirdest dream...Prince wrote a football fight songWhat a strange -- wait, what? [Ed. note: From time to time, our friend and colleague Glenn McDonald will be offering meditations on the week's news, in haiku form, right here. This is the first one. Your editor has to use his fingers to count syllables.]"
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"Stories: 1) 'Headmaster' Has Still Got Plenty of Soul 2) Sarah Johns' 'Big Love in a Small Town'"
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How To Savor Chocolate Like A Cocoa Expert | [
"Chocolate is a substance that has soothed and ignited humans for thousands of years. But despite our lengthy love affair, many of us aren't clear on where chocolate comes from, or the depth of flavor it holds. The world's most beloved confection starts as colorful, football-shaped pods that sprout haphazardly ... | [
"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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Kamala Harris Becomes Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate | [
"Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as his 2020 running mate."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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As Log Trucks And Fishing Boats Leave, Gold Beach Tries To Remake Its Identity | [
"NPR reporters are returning to their hometowns this summer to find out how they've changed – from job prospects to schools and how people see their community and the country. Once home to thriving timber and fishing industries, Gold Beach, Oregon now subsists on tourists and retirees looking for a quiet beach, a ... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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Kerry Promises Hope, Security in Acceptance Speech | [
"Sen. John Kerry officially becomes the Democratic nominee for president as he accepts the nomination on the last day of the the party's convention. Kerry's speech Thursday echoed themes put forth by other speakers throughout the week, as he promised to lead on security while also helping middle-class Americans get... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Bloomingdale's Lays Out Welcome Mat To Chinese Shoppers | [
"A number of luxury retailers are rolling out tactics this year to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year. For Bloomingdale's in New York City, though, reaching out to Asian shoppers during the cultural celebration is a decades-long tradition. The upscale department store's marketing strategy traces back to 1971,... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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Amy Poehler: Playing Politics, But Only On Television | [
"Amy Poehler joined Saturday Night Live in 2001 — a time, she says, when no one was really sure comedy was going to ever be okay again. She left in 2008 after playing Hillary Clinton during the show's coverage of an election cycle when, she tells Ari Shapiro on Thursday's Morning Edition, \"the country was really p... | [
"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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Commentary: Tax Politics | [
"Commentator Jay Bryant argues that the fact that Congress is debating the size and shape of a tax cut that it will eventually pass is a victory for the President. Polls indicate that Americans aren't that passionate about a tax cut. But as long as President Bush focuses on tax cuts, he's keeping the domestic focus... | [
"Schwarzenegger and Redistricting. Sacramento's Disaster Plan. End Music."
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Sometimes You Just Need To Destroy A House | [
"Computer simulations predict everything from weather patterns to population growth to car crashes. But sometimes digital models aren't enough. When you absolutely must blast a house with category 3 hurricane winds and rain you have a new option. As of today, the insurance industry has a new toy -- a $40 million... | [
"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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NYPD-ATF Partnership To Target Illegal Guns To Try To Reduce Gun Violence | [
"New York police are teaming up with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents to combat illegal guns, which may be driving gun violence. But hard-hit communities want better policing."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Wine & Whine: 32 Sweaty, Sticky Songs For Your Sweaty, Sticky Life | [
"You're 22, just finished a grueling two-hour nap and have $8.43 left on your prepaid debit card. A friend of a high school acquaintance's cousin invited you to brunch, but you lost your metro pass (again) and free-range restaurant eggs cost a minimum $6. What do you do? You charge to the grocery store around the c... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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President Trump Caught Off-Guard By 'ASEAN-Way Handshake' | [
"As handshake diplomacy goes, this time it might not be quite as awkward as it first appears for President Trump: In photos with Asian leaders at a summit in the Philippines, he is momentarily caught off-guard by what is called the 'ASEAN-way handshake' – crossed arms and joined arms meant to signify regional unity... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: \"No Thrill On The Hill,\" \"Salesman-In-Chief,\" \"Fly Nervous Like The Rest Of Us.\""
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Back to Vietnam, Again | [
"This week, the presidential campaign has brought back some bitter memories. We've been watching old scenarios play out in familiar ways. The Bush campaign has not only attacked Sen. John Kerry for his votes on military spending in a new TV ad, but Bush surrogates, including Vice President Dick Cheney and close ad... | [
"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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Teenager Aims To Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis In Poor Countries | [
"After a family trip to Afghanistan when he was 15, Chicagoan Abu Qader decided he wanted to do something to improve the country's medical care. \"I knew and saw people and friends and relatives in Afghanistan whose breast cancer wasn't diagnosed, and it was fatal,\" he said. He further noted that the country's hea... | [
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Here and Now for Friday, March 16, 2007 | [
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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A Conversation With Jonny Greenwood, On Chaos And The Element Of Surprise | [
"On this edition of All Songs Considered, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood joins us to talk about two of his classical compositions we've just premiered on our Tiny Desk series. He also shares some of the music that's inspired him over the years by other artists and explains how he came to love such a rich and d... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Ryan Bingham's Rugged Country | [
"Texan Ryan Bingham embraces his country roots by telling vivid, lyrical stories supported by harmonica, simplistic guitar riffs, and mandolin. His rugged, yet romantic voice evokes the hardship and loss of a man far beyond his years. Known for his mature writing skill and bayou-influenced instrumentation, Ryan Bi... | [
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South Korea Says It Plans To Reduce Guard Posts On The DMZ | [
"Updated at 3:15 a.m. ET South Korea says it plans to scale back the number of guard posts along its tense border with North Korea and withdraw some military equipment. The move comes amid talks with the U.S. over how much Seoul should pay for its own defense. The announcement comes as an expert on North Korea's w... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iranian-American Is Reportedly Arrested At Tehran Airport. -- Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck. And here are more early headlines: Senate Approves Budget Agreement, Sends Bill To President. (USA Today) Armed Suspect Sought I... | npr | {
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Painter Daniel Robinson | [
"Daniel Robinson is a young artist based in the small town of Fossil, Oregon. His paintings, often depicting idealized mixtures of industrial and rural landscapes, recall the social realist images of the 1930s and '40s. Robinson has been associated with Boston's Mercury Gallery since 2000; a new exhibition of his p... | [
"Music Commentator MILO MILES reviews the latest CD by the Diablos REV. :Commentator DAGOBERTO GILB has some thoughts on his son and college."
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Blue Ridge Parkway, 'It's Adam Smith Calling' | [
"This week, Guy Raz took a trip out to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a legacy of Roosevelt's WPA and a symbol a lost age of macro-infrastructure. Also on the podcast: a man named Adam Smith who's often the first person to call new Nobel laureates. Plus: what is 'free public WiFi'? And our latest jazz picks."
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"Carl Kasell reads three quotes from the week's news: It's a Bird! It's A Plane! It's Amazon!; The Holy Doorman; Father Stealthmas."
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Courtney Barnett Talks Songwriting And Shyness | [
"For more conversations with music-makers, check out NPR's Music Interviews. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Courtney Barnett is ready for her close-up. The singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia has just released her debut album. It's called \"Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit.\" (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, \... | [
"Stories: 1) Marianne Faithfull On Music, Mick And Survival 2) Ahmir Thompson Reflects On His 'Roots' 3) The 'Everlasting Moments' Of Jan Troell"
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Trial Begins For Former Dallas Cop Who Killed Unarmed Black Neighbor | [
"A white former Dallas police officer who shot and killed her unarmed black neighbor in his apartment goes on trial in Dallas on Monday. The former officer, Amber Guyger said she entered the wrong apartment thinking it was her own, and shot 26-year-old Botham Shem Jean because she thought he was a burglar. Jury s... | [
"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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Zapper Could Bring End to Car-Chase Era | [
"A new device could effectively end car chases by zapping car microprocessors with a quick jolt of energy. The prototype has been commissioned by law enforcement agencies such as the Los Angeles Police Department, and could be ready as soon as next summer. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and David Giri, president of ProTe... | [
"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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Unraveling The Tangled Skein Of Knitter's Lingo | [
"All summer long, All Things Considered has been asking listeners to share words exclusive to their professions — words unknown to those outside their line of work. In a new installment, Laura Birek defines \"frogging\" and \"the sweater curse\" — predicaments knitters want to avoid."
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"Stories: 1) Did U.S. Tax Policies Increase Economic Inequality? 2) A Quaint, Compelling 'Pilgrim' Tale In The New World"
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<i>And the Crowd Goes Wild</i> | [
"Host Bob Edwards discusses the new book and CD set, <EM>And the Crowd Goes Wild</EM>, with author Joe Garner and narrator Bob Costas. It's a photo and sound collection of 'the most celebrated sporting events ever broadcast.\" (7:20) <EM>And the Crowd Goes Wild</EM> is published by Sourcebooks and is available at b... | [
"We've invited Jones, who starred in <em>The Partridge Family,</em> to play a game called \"Look, it's the partridge family! GET THEM!\" <em>Originally broadcast Oct 4. 2013.</em>"
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Russian Craft Set for Space Station Trip | [
"A Russian Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to blast off Saturday to carry one Russian cosmonaut, one U.S. astronaut and much-needed supplies to the International Space Station. The mission takes on added importance after the Feb. 1 loss of shuttle Columbia. NPR's Richard Harris reports."
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Kathleen Edwards: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert | [
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"This blog was conceived as a way for us to tell listeners about any music, videos or thoughts that excite us but can't fit into a weekly half-hour podcast. But there's a lot that goes on at other parts of NPR Music that excites us, too. Digging through everything the site has to offer can take time, though, so we'... | npr | {
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Slideshow: A Red Sox Fan in Twitter Nation | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the weeks news: A Fearsome Foursome; A Coke or Pepsi Debate; Peter Parker's Broadway Debut."
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Domino's Profiling Case | [
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In Fourth Year Of Drought, Many Calif. Farms Won't Get Federal Water | [
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From Lobbyists To Loyalists, See Who's On Donald Trump's Transition Team | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Ahead Of New Hampshire's Democratic Primary, Voters Find New Ways To Dissect News | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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The Urban Frontier: Karachi | [
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Zero Tolerance Drug Policy | [
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Excerpt: 'The Good Soldiers' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Martin Welcomes The Canadian | [
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Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court | [
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"After 20 years of trying to bring justice to the former Yugoslavia, we look at the International Criminal Tribunal's end with the sentence for Ratko Mladic."
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New SARS Case Confirmed in China | [
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Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter | [
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Covering Iraq: 5-Years on | [
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"Stories: 1) Down to 'The Wire' for Crime Drama 2) 'Diving' into a Personal Story"
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More Than 9 Million Texans Cast Ballots Early, Topping State's Total Turnout In 2016 | [
"Texas hit a significant milestone with four days to go before Election Day: The number of early voters who cast ballots in the Lone Star state this year passed the entire total cast in all of 2016. So far, more than 9 million Texans have voted, according to a tally compiled by the U.S. Elections Project, a turnou... | [
"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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What Democrats And Republicans Hope To See In The Next Congress | [
"Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., and Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Fla., share what their respective parties hope to see in the next Congress."
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DeLay's Track Record with Minorities | [
"NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams talks with Washington insiders about the latest on Capitol Hill. Today he's joined by Democratic political consultant Donna Brazile, and Republican strategist Tara Setmayer. They discuss the implications of Tom DeLay's impending resignation, as well as DeLay's track record wi... | [
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The Past, Present And Future Of Classic Rock | [
"With Anthony Brooks How can classic rock survive when its stars are aging and dying? Guest: Steven Hyden, music critic and writer. Author of “Your Favorite Band is Killing Me” (2016). His new book is titled, “Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock.” (@Steven_Hyden) From ... | [
"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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'Hamburglar Turns Himself In To Police' | [
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Bob Marley: Versions Of The Truth | [
"Reggae historian Roger Steffens has written that “there are no facts in Jamaica, just versions” of the truth. That’s certainly the case with the star of Steffens’ latest book: Bob Marley. Marley lived a life of art, inspiration and hard and fast adherence to his principles and spirituality.... | [
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Ethiopia Warplanes Bomb Somalia's Islamic Council | [
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Pianist Denver Oldham Performs | [
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How Powerful Is A Political Yard Sign? | [
"Think of them as political mushrooms, popping up on yards and street corners across the country every campaign season. They are yards signs, blaring the names of candidates, but do they work? Host Scott Simon speaks with Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Fordham University."
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Top Stories: Poll Judges Trump's First Year; Trump's View Of Border Wall | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Majority Of Americans See Trump's First Year As A Failure. -- Kelly Says Trump Now Believes Border Wall Is Unnecessary. -- Photographer Says He Lost His Job After Leaking Pictures Of Rick Perry And Coal CEO. And here are more early headlines: Wintry Storm Across The Sou... | [
"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Impeachment Politics | [
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Health Officials Track Salmonella, Suspect Tomatoes | [
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"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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Roald Dahl: The Story Of The 'Storyteller' | [
"Roald Dahl is best known for his children's stories. His first -- and arguably his most famous -- was James and the Giant Peach, published in 1961, when Dahl was already in his mid-40s. But prior to finding his calling as a children's author, Dahl tried out several other careers -- as an oilman for Shell, a pilot... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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The Ramadan Podcast Where Muslims Take It Up A Notch From 'Islam 101' | [
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"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Witness Details Afghan Attack on Hotel | [
"Armed militants attacked the Serena Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday, killing eight people. Now the Taliban is threatening more violence against Westerners. Alex Cohen talks to Lisa Gans, who was about to use the Internet at the hotel when she witnessed the attack. She's now \"waiting to crack.\" ALEX COHEN,... | [
"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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Jelly Roll Morton: 'His Best Recordings: 1926-1939' | [
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"Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews <em>The Complete Billie Holiday On Columbia (1933-1944)</em>."
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Joan Nathan: An Exotic Holiday Feast | [
"In The New American Cooking, cookbook author Joan Nathan showcases some of the more unusual items that are turning up on America's tables -- plantains, pomegranates and other once-obscure ingredients. Nathan says the influx of Asians, Indians, Middle Easterners and Latin Americans has revolutionized the way Americ... | [
"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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Shifting Climate Has North Dakota Farmers Swapping Wheat For Corn | [
"Overall, climate change is predicted to hurt agriculture around the world. It could even threaten corn production in the Corn Belt. But in North Dakota conditions are now better for raising corn, and that's a big benefit for farmers. When I was growing up in Wolford, N.D., up near the Canadian border, wheat was ki... | [
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Why Did Nobel Committee Choose Obama? | [
"President Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace prize for international diplomacy efforts. He is the third sitting U.S. president to win the prestigious prize, though he's been in office for less than a year. Is it an award for the goals he's laid out? Is it ironic considering he inherited two wars?"
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Sen. Warren Launches 'DeVos Watch'; Principal Fired For Nazi Insignia | [
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"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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Siblings Build A Butcher Shop For 'Meat'-Loving Vegans | [
"Take a moment to imagine platters of andouille sausage, barbecue ribs and bacon. Now think of all of those dishes without meat. It might seem like a contradiction, but brother and sister Kale and Aubry Walch — yes, Kale — are opening the first vegan butcher shop next spring in Minneapolis, to be called the Herbivo... | [
"Stories: 1) How The 'Pox' Epidemic Changed Vaccination Rules 2) 'Please Look After Mom': A Guilt Trip To The Big City"
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Developer: Plans For N.Y. Mosque Moving Forward | [
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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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Some Hospitals Fail To Separate COVID-19 Patients, Putting Others At Risk | [
"Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Calif., were on edge as early as March, when patients with COVID-19 began to show up in areas of the hospital that were not set aside to care for them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had advised hospitals to isolate COVID-19 patients to limit s... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Hong Kong Protesters Vow To Step Up Pro-Democracy Campaign. -- ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead Kurds In Northern Syria. -- Sen. Warren: We Need Regulators Who 'Work For The American People'. And here are more early headlines: Secret Service Unaware Armed Man Was Recent... | npr | {
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NPR Music's Favorite Songs Of 2014 | [
"We made you a mixtape. A really long mixtape. In the past, we've kept this list, of our favorite songs of the year, to 100 songs. A nice, round, semi-arbitrary number that always meant leaving out dozens of our favorites. Not this year. Instead, we turned our tidy list of songs into a massive, party-starting playe... | [
"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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Documentary Offers A Devastating Look At The Obama Administration's 'Final Year' | [
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Bush Outlines Plan for Returning Sovereignty to Iraq | [
"President Bush says in a national address that keeping the June 30 deadline to return sovereignty to an Iraqi government will help prove the United States has no plans of permanently extending its occupation. The president's speech from the Army War College in Carlisle, Penn., was the first of a planned series of ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Co-Pilot Showed 'Willingness To Destroy Aircraft', Prosecutor Says. -- Saudis Target Houthi Positions In Yemen. And here are more early headlines: U.S., Coalition Start Airstrikes Against ISIS In Tikrit. (Washington Post) Suspected Tornadoes Crash Through Oklahoma, Kill... | npr | {
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The History Of Hillbilly Boogie's Earliest Days | [
"Boogie-woogie was a piano style that began sometime in the early 20th century — and, by the 1930s, became a huge pop-music fad. Here, rock historian Ed Ward explains how the genre re-emerged in country music after WWII, when it was an important precursor to rock 'n' roll. Most of the tracks in this piece are from ... | [
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Tavenner To Replace Berwick As Medicare Chief | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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The Finches: 'Human Like a House' | [
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The Low Anthem: Makeshift Americana | [
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Nutrition, Business At Odds in U.S. School Cafeterias | [
"Pizza, tacos and onion rings -- just another balanced lunch in many school cafeterias across the Unites States. If given a choice, most kids won't opt for the broccoli. And financial constraints are keeping many school districts from doing away with more popular -- but more fattening -- choices."
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Lumbees' Tribal Recognition Depends on Senate | [
"The U.S. Senate has yet to vote on whether to grant the Lumbees federal tribal recognition. That status could mean federal dollars for housing, education and health benefits. The Lumbees claim to be the largest tribe east of the Mississippi River, but other tribes do not consider them Native Americans."
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Bloomberg Terminals Go Dark For Hours, Sending Ripples Through Markets | [
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Bob Edwards Talks To Jim Schoch, | [
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You've Never Heard U2's 'The Joshua Tree'? | [
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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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How Systemic Racism Continues To Determine Black Health And Wealth In Chicago | [
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Muslim Party Calls on Egyptians to Boycott Election | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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A Little More from Bax | [
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Many Lebanese Believe Prime Minister Resigned After Interference From Saudis | [
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WHO, Food Industry at Odds on Obesity | [
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Mozart, Liszt, and more with Pianist Orli Shaham | [
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