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Haiti's Prospects for Future Peace and Democracy | [
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Click-Bait And Switch | [
"Many people don't like learning about history, but they DO like reading Buzzfeed articles about kittens. To get more people interested in history, we've written clickbait-style headlines for important historical events. Contestants ring in to guess the event β but what happens after that will SHOCK you. Heard on P... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Cash-Strapped College Students Rent Textbooks | [
"Kelly Carmichael is a Sacramento State University senior studying to be an elementary school teacher. A book for one of her child development courses cost more than $170. But when a professor mentioned that she didn't have to buy the book because she could rent it for the semester, Carmichael says it was a no-brai... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Syria's Chemical Weapons Facilities Destroyed, Watchdog Says. -- Big Papi, Worst-To-First; 1918: Your World Series Must-Knows. And here are more early headlines: New Cuts To Food Stamps Take Effect Friday. (Reuters) \"Sophisticated\" Drug Tunnel Discovered Between U.S. ... | npr | {
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Caesar and Cleopatra | [
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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The Root: NAACP Lawsuit Shifts School Debate | [
"Lynette Holloway is a frequent contributor to The Root. The Chicago-based writer is a former New York Times reporter and associate editor for Ebony magazine. As states grappled with ways to reinvigorate the flagging public education system, charter schools were offered up as an attractive alternative: a way to bre... | [
"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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Can Screens Help Your Child's Brain? 4 Tips To Get The Most From Kids' Media | [
"The family that plays video games together stays together. When parents become digital mentors, children can learn empathy and resilience and prepare for careers. From NPR's Life Kit, Here are four ways to harness the advantages of screen time. 1. Whenever possible, share screens with your kids. With the littles... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Kate Gosselin Sort Of Does The Jive | [
"Look, I normally wouldn't tell you to pay attention to either Kate Gosselin or people making fools out of themselves on Dancing With The Stars. But seriously, you just cannot appreciate the madness that was her Monday night jive performance without seeing it for yourself. Bask in the uncomfortable tension with her... | [
"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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Moving East, Winter Storm Creates White-Out Conditions, Travel Headaches | [
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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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Eighth-Grader Gets Basketball Scholarship | [
"The University of Kentucky has given Michael Avery, an Encino, Calif., eighth-grader, a scholarship to play basketball for the Wildcats in 2012. Brick Oettinger, a recruitment analyst for PrepStars.com, talks with Michele Norris about the rarity of Avery's offer. MICHELE NORRIS, host: By now we're used to hearin... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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For AIDS/HIV Sufferers, a Housing Challenge | [
"For people with AIDS and HIV, having a home could mean the difference between life and death. Small things matter -- for instance, drugs to treat infection often need refrigeration. As part of NPR's <EM>Housing First</EM> series, WNYC's Beth Fertig talks to activists and organizers fighting to provide shelter for ... | [
"News Headlines: Nov. 15, 2007 Talk About It:NPR: Redefining What It Means to Be Black in America -- \"What may be the most important finding in the poll: 53 percent of black Americans now agree that 'blacks who can't get ahead are mostly responsible for their own condition.'\" Read the poll's findings and tell us ... | npr | {
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L7's Donita Sparks Talks Women In Rock And The Band's New Album, 'Scatter The Rats' | [
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Cain Donors Stand By Their Man For Now | [
"When talking to people who have given to a candidate's campaign, you'd expect to find true believers. \"I liked what I heard, and he seemed to be the kind of person that I would like to see be president of the United States,\" says Carl Ploeger, who has donated twice to embattled GOP hopeful Herman Cain. An NBC Ne... | [
"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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The Lumineers On World Cafe | [
"This week's Vintage Cafe goes back to 2012, when good things were starting to happen for a trio of musicians from Denver. The Lumineers' original members, Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, were high-school friends who moved to Denver thinking they'd have a better shot at getting noticed than they had in Brookly... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Weary, And Wary, Haitians Prepare For Elections | [
"In Haiti, campaigning for next month's presidential elections is under way. Nineteen candidates are vying to lead the earthquake-ravaged nation. And with Haitian-American musician Wyclef Jean out of the race there's no clear front-runner. It could be a contentious battle for one of the toughest political jobs in t... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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New $100 Bill: Bells! Ribbons! | [
"The government just posted pictures of the new $100 bill. Here's what it looks like. Read More >> The $100 is a favorite of counterfeiters, for obvious reasons, and the government's rolling out new bills to try and make life harder for them. It seems like the old antibiotics-versus-bacteria thing, where the pathog... | [
"Stories: 1) Ants: 'A Global Safari With A Cast Of Trillions' 2) Ace Records: New Orleans Hits, Made In Mississippi 3) 'Captain America': Nostalgic Fun, With Muscles"
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NOAA Head: 'No One's Job Is Under Threat' Over Trump's Disputed Tweets About Alabama | [
"Acting NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs said \"nobody's job is at risk\" after National Weather Service forecasters in Alabama contradicted President Trump's claim last week that the state would be hit hard by Hurricane Dorian. Jacobs delivered a keynote speech Tuesday at the National Weather Association's annual me... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Remembering Sharon Jones | [
"The powerhouse soul singer for The Dap-Kings spoke to 'Fresh Air' in '07 and again in '16, after she'd been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Jones died on Nov. 18. Book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Michael Chabon's new novel, 'Moonglow.'"
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"Stories: 1) Hank Williams' Family Legacy on Display 2) Remembering Wayne Conner"
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From Polio To Poverty To Sex Ed: 9 Predictions For 2018 | [
"What kind of year will 2018 be? Our blog covers global health and development, so we're not going to make any predictions about North Korea or Middle East peace or who will design Meghan Markle's dress. What we do have to offer: prognostications about a variety of issues, including the fight to wipe out polio, the... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Letters: Gun Control | [
"Melissa Block reads emails from listeners about gun control."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Tour De'bola; Failure to Launch; Our Natural Selection Father Who Art In Heaven."
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The Role Of Trials In The Process Of Catharsis | [
"The surviving Boston bombing suspect faces charges that could bring the death penalty. For many in Boston, a trial could be an important part of the grieving process. It could be years until he could face a jury. The marathon will have been run again but public outrage will remain."
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Apprenticeship, Social Support Keys In Job Training | [
"What works, and what doesn't in terms of job training? Many programs lack funding, but there are some formulas that can work."
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Question Of The Week: What's Your Stereo? | [
"My first stereo had a built-in 8-track player, a turntable and a radio. My parents bought it at a local discount store for what probably seemed like a fortune to them at the time, and I used it for years. My mom eventually sold it at a garage sale. It wasn't that nice of course, but I'd love to have it back. When ... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Mika: In Pursuit Of Pure Pop | [
"Lebanese-American singer-songwriter Mika gained worldwide attention in 2007 with his debut single (\"Grace Kelly\") and album (Life in Cartoon Motion), which blends the influences of '40s stage and screen music, '60s feel-good pop and Elton John-style songs of the '70s. He's hoping to duplicate that album's succes... | [
"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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On Capitol Hill, Debate Over Financial Regulatory Legislation Continues | [
"As the Senate continues to debate financial regulatory legislation, Democrats are squabbling over last-minute amendments. According to NPR's Audie Cornish, the principal author of the bill, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT), has dropped a compromise proposal that deals with derivatives. \"The current bill demands that banks ... | [
"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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Big Hair, No Sitting, Velcroed To Your Pillow: What It's Like To Live Weightlessly | [
"Oh, I wish, wish, wish I could spend a few days totally weightless, floating about high above the planet. And now that I've seen this video, I wish it more than ever, because now I know the down and dirty β details that make it seem so ... different. I know, for example, that if I had a thick, rich mane of hair li... | [
"Stories: 1) Learning Your Sister Is 'Someone Else's Twin' 2) 'Sex On Six Legs': When Insects Go Wild 3) Teens, Sex And Tech Tear A 'Beautiful Life' Apart"
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South Dakotans Head To Polls On Tuesday For Primary Vote | [
"South Dakota is one of six states that votes on Tuesday in the last major primary election day. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is hoping he pulls off a victory over Hillary Clinton, and visited the state on Thursday. What are South Dakotans thinking about as they head to the polls? Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson ge... | [
"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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A Museum Teaches Tolerance Through Jim Crow | [
"This story contains offensive language. The ugliness of racism is at the heart of a new museum in Michigan. The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University in Big Rapids features thousands of troubling artifacts and sometimes horrifying images. There are slave whips and chains; signs that once... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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AP: Tim Geithner Takes Big Bankers' Calls | [
"The calendar kept by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner shows he talked to the biggest names in banking at least 80 in his first seven months in office, a review by the Associated Press reveals. First he called Lloyd Blankfein, the chairman and CEO at Goldman. Then he called Jamie Dimon, the boss at JPMorgan. [Presi... | [
"Stories: 1) Simon Johnson On Bank Bailout Plan 2) Bird And The Bee's Second Album Takes Flight"
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John Mayer On World Cafe | [
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"Stories: 1) Keith Richards On 'Life' With The Rolling Stones 2) The Modern-Day Renaissance Man In Queen's Brian May"
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Canadian Coin 'Threat' Rebuffed | [
"The Defense Security Service, which guards Pentagon officials and their secrets, said Canadian coins might be equipped with tiny radio transmitters. They supposedly tracked U.S. military contractors. But the Pentagon has concluded that it was a bogus threat. And experts say that even if the coins exist β wouldn't ... | [
"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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'Midnight Rider' Director Gets Two-Year Sentence In Camera Assistant's Death | [
"NPR's Scott Simon talks with the <em>Los Angeles Times'</em> Richard Verrier about Sarah Jones, who died on the <em>Midnight Rider</em> set. Director Randall Miller will serve two years for involuntary manslaughter."
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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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As Colorado Floodwaters Recede The Damage Becomes Clear | [
"This morning's top headline from The Denver Post is encouraging: \"Nature finally cooperates as Colorado floodwaters begin to recede\" According to the Post: \"For the first time since Colorado's historic flooding began last week, nature gave residents and rescuers a rain-free day, allowing emergency crews to b... | [
"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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Study: New Challenges for Black Middle Class | [
"A recent report from the Brookings Institution says middle-class America is shrinking, and it's happening fast in major cities. But sociologists report that black middle-class families are especially feeling the pinch. George Galster, professor of urban affairs at Wayne State, and Mary Pattillo, associate professo... | [
"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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Recovery Coach Helps An Addict Resist Heroin's Lure | [
"The first time Jeremy Wurzburg left a heroin treatment program, he planned to begin Narcotics Anonymous and do all the right things to stay off drugs. But one week later, the skinny, pale young man was hanging out with a guy who was also in early recovery, experiencing what Wurzburg, now 21, has come to realize is... | [
"Stories: 1) Putting Puppies Behind Bars (For A Good Cause) 2) Forensic Vet Helps Prevent Animal Cruelty 3) Rescuing Katrina's Four-Legged Victims"
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India Steps Up Alert Amid Heightened Tensions With China | [
"India has increased a military alert along its eastern border with China, moving troops and weapons into the region amid a weeks-long standoff between the two countries that shows no signs of resolution. As NPR's Julie McCarthy reported last month, New Delhi and Beijing have been at odds over a strategic region ca... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Linkfest: Canadians Angry over Coffee Promotion | [
"Unfurling the rim of a paper coffee cup in Canada can win caffeine-crazed Canadians a prize. But many say it's becoming harder to win in the \"roll up the rim\" contest sponsored by coffee chain Tim Horton's. It's the BPP's Ramble. A future bride, bejeweled / French bill takes chic out of being too thin / Car is t... | [
"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Greek Prime Minister Seeks Curbs On Speculators | [
"Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou blamed market speculators for part of his country's economic woes and called for action to curb speculation. \"We will be taking actions to see how we can regulate this world market so speculation won't be hitting otherwise healthy economies,\" Papandreou told NPR's Robert Si... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Iran, Israel, Defense Cuts To Be Key Topics At Hagel Hearing. Hack Attack On 'New York Times' Looks Like Part Of Chinese Campaign. And here are more early headlines: Alabama Gunman Still Holds Child Hostage, Negotiations Continue. (WSFA-TV) French Troops Take Northern Ma... | npr | {
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Apple, Google In Conflict With States Over Contact-Tracing Tech | [
"Apple and Google want to develop tech to track the spread of COVID-19 while protecting individuals' privacy. But some states say the restrictive settings may make it harder to find virus hotspots."
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Alabama Chief Justice Orders Judges To Stop Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses | [
"The chief justice of Alabama's Supreme Court has once again ordered the state's probate judges not to issue same-sex marriage licenses. The move comes despite a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court last year legalizing gay marriage."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Tear Gas And Arrests: Ferguson Police And Protesters Face Off. -- Gaza Quiet After Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Extension. And here are more early headlines: Russian Truck Convoy Resumes Journey Toward Ukraine. (New York Times) U.N. Says 1 Million West Africans In \"H... | npr | {
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Three Dead After Attack On French Church; The Islamic State Claims Responsibility | [
"Two men attacked a church in Normandy, France, Tuesday morning during Mass. They took five people hostage and killed a priest before French police shot and killed them. The Islamic State claimed responsibility."
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"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: As Fighting Rages In Damascus, Survival Of Assad's Regime Is In Doubt. Video May Show Suicide Bomber Who Attacked Bus In Bulgaria. Former Egyptian Vice President And Intelligence Chief Omar Suleiman Dies In U.S. (Reuters) Ramadan Starts At Sundown, Muslims Begin ... | npr | {
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Everything's Coming Up Roses | [
"On-Air Challenge: You are given an item in an unnamed category and must name something else in the category. The answer must start with the first two letters in the clue, only reversed. For example, given \"orchid,\" the answer would be \"rose\" (the category being flowers). Last Week's Challenge: Create a 4-by-4 ... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Newell Rubbermaid Buys Jarden, Uniting Two Big Consumer Brands | [
"Newell Rubbermaid said today that it will acquire Jarden Corp., paying nearly $16 billion to acquire all of its stock and debt. The deal brings together two companies with numerous familiar consumer brands under one roof, creating a single entity to be known as Newell Brands. Started in 1903, Newell Rubbermaid has... | [
"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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Going To Therapy With Esther Perel | [
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Elvis Costello On World Cafe | [
"Back in July, Elvis Costello announced to fans on social media that he would be cancelling a handful of tour dates to recover from surgery for a a small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy. In the same post, he announced a bright side. He and his band, the Imposters, would release a new album in the fall. I'm... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Nellie McKay, Live on 'Fresh Air' 3) Rock en Espanol, with Wrestling Masks"
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Andrew Yang Outlines Education Policy With Voters On NPR's 'Off Script' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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Sly Stallone's Got Nothing on 'Rambow' | [
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Blackout Coping Behavior | [
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University Of Maryland Reeling After Reports Of 'Toxic Culture' Inside Football Program | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Idaho Region Wants Skiing To Be Affordable For All | [
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Tennessee Co-Op Takes New Look at Education | [
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What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean For The Middle East | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with with Dalia Dassa Kaye of the Rand Corporation about the implications of Iran-U.S. tensions in the region, where relationships are complicated and, at times, volatile."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Hong Kong, Police Clear Final 'Occupy' Protest Site. -- U.S. Says It Has Closed Its Final Detention Center In Afghanistan. And here are more early headlines: The Latest On The Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill. (Politico) U.N Official Calls For Prosecution Of U.S. ... | npr | {
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Calif. GOP Congressman Pushes 'Military DREAMer' Act | [
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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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Opposition Spokesman Won't Commit To Syria Peace Talks | [
"Leaders from around the world are urging Syrian opposition and government groups to hold talks aimed at ending the two-year-old civil war there. But the Syrian opposition won't commit to negotiations. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Khalid Saleh, Chief Spokesperson for the Syrian Opposition recognized by th... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today: Wildfire In Southern Idaho Is Growing Quickly. International Criminal Court Jails Congolese Warlord For Forcing Children Into Combat. (BBC) Annan Travels To Tehran For Help In Solving Syrian Conflict. (Los Angeles Times) Egypt's Parliament Defies Military And Mee... | npr | {
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Marches Madness: Spielberg's Symphonist | [
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Kanye's Christian Pilgrimage: From 'Jesus Walks' To 'Jesus Is King' | [
"The gospel according to Kanye. Heβs turned to God for inspiration and a new image. We take a listen. Guests Craig Jenkins, music critic at Vulture. (@CraigSJ) Joshua Lazard, minister at Duke University Chapel. Adviser to Duke University’s student gospel choir, “United in Praise.” (@theuppitynegro... | [
"Stories: 1) How Birth Control And Abortion Became Politicized 2) Life Without Plot In 'Leaving The Atocha Station' 3) 'Four The Record,' Lambert Comes To Terms With Herself"
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Olympic Officials Testify On Sexual Abuse Scandal | [
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Federal Appeals Court Throws Out North Carolina's Voter ID Law | [
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Following House Win, Democrats Vow To Clean Up Capitol Hill And Trump Administration | [
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Syrian Government Agrees To Temporary Cease-Fire | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 6 Headlines That Tell The Story Of The Iowa Caucus Results. -- Teens Arrested In Mass Shooting At Seattle Homeless Camp. -- Groundhog Day 2016: Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow. And here are more early headlines: Obama, Speaker Ryan To Meet For Lunch, Discussio... | npr | {
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What It Would Mean For U.S.-South Korea Relations If The Korean War Ends | [
"As he prepares to meet North Korea's leader, President Trump has held out the prospects of working on a peace treaty to end the Korean war. What would that mean for the U.S.-South Korea alliance and troops' presence on the peninsula?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Some 'Caravan Migrants' Allowed To Apply For U.S. Asylum. -- Cardinal George Pell To Face Sexual Assault Charges In Australia. -- In Japan, Old Robot Dogs Get A Buddhist Send Off. And here are more early headlines: Report: Mueller's Questions For President Trump. (New Y... | npr | {
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Bloggers' Roundable: Hollywood Casting | [
"On today's bloggers roundtable, Farai Chideya leads a conversation about cross-racial casting in Hollywood and the recent political scandals of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer. Joining in are Carmen Van Kerckhove of Racialicious, Brandon Whitney of Homeland Colors, and Duane Bra... | [
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The Absolute Unvarnished Truth About The New And Rebooted 'Dallas' | [
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"Stories: 1) In Memoriam: Soul Icon Teddy Pendergrass 2) Disarming Baghdad: The Most Dangerous Army Job? 3) 'Fish Tank': A Teen Adrift In A Tough London Suburb 4) David Bianculli: The Latest From The Late-Night Wars"
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Don't Kiss Your Chickens, The CDC Says In A Salmonella Warning | [
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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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Listener Limerick Challenge | [
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Double Take 'Toons: Ready For May Flowers? | [
"Wildfires in Texas and Colorado, tornadoes and floods seemingly everywhere else, lead cartoonists Joe Heller and Dave Granlund to confirm that this April has been the cruelest month."
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Sports: UMich Basketball, Dusty Baker, and More | [
"Regular commentator George Johnson gives Tavis his weekly roundup of the top sports stories. This week's topics include Dusty Baker, Michigan basketball, and black coaches in college football."
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,Beethoven Is A Favorite | [
"\"Piano Playin' Jazzbo Brown\" and \"Rialto Ripples\": two piano solo pieces by George Gershwin, performed by pianist William Bolcom. (Elektra/Nonesuch 9 79151)"
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The Next Big Democratic Primary Showdown | [
"The night Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a Democratic congressional primary in New York, Ayanna Pressley, a Boston city council member who is also challenging a 10-term Democratic House incumbent, tweeted a congratulatory photo. And Ocasio-Cortez responded with an equally effusive tweet of her own. It's hard not to ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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'Millions More' Rally on National Mall | [
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T.V. critic David Bianculli | [
"T.V. critic David Bianculli reviews the two new reality based TV shows: <EM>The Mole,</EM> which premiered last night on ABC, and <EM>Temptation Island</EM> which premieres tonight on FOX."
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Video: News Features | [
"Short documentaries from NPR that explore the ways in which our countryβ and sometimes the worldβ is changing."
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U.S. Ambassador To EU, Cited In Text Exchanges, Blocked From Testifying | [
"Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, was scheduled to appear in front of House committees on Tuesday. Sondland was cited in a series of text exchanges published last week between U.S. and Ukrainian officials. But with hours to spare, the State Department has blocked Sondland from testifying.... | [
"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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What Is Donald Trump's Appeal To Voters? He Represents Their Anger. | [
"NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Mark McKinnon, former President George W. Bush's chief media strategist, about Donald Trump's style and substance."
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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The Dog Days Of Summer Lead Drinkers To Shandy | [
"A beer cocktail quaffed around the world for centuries is quickly becoming America's \"it\" drink of the summer: shandy. Traditionally, a shandy consisted of beer mixed with equal parts lemonade or ginger beer or citrus soda. But these days, bartenders are pushing the boundaries with inventive mixes, like fresh fr... | [
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Trying To Wring Entertainment Out Of A Quagmire In 'War Machine' | [
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"Stories: 1) Comedians Chews Up Midlife Foibles 2) Saadiq Revisits R&B Past In 'The Way I See It' 3) Silverman Shocks Her Way To A Third Season 4) Operatives And 'Lies' In Ridley Scott's New Thriller"
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Interview with writer MICHEAL IGNATIEFF continues | [
"Interview with writer MICHEAL IGNATIEFF continues.Poet ROBERT PINSKY has been named as the country's next poet laureate consultant in poetry. The professor of graduate writing at Boston University spoke to Host Terry Gross in December 1988. His latest book is \"The Figured Wheel.\" He spoke about his upbringing i... | [
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Small Wash. Town Tailors Laws to Gang Issue | [
"Sunnyside, Wash., has just 14,000 residents. It also has a big gang problem. Michele Norris talks with Bob Stockwell, the city manager of Sunnyside. A new law just passed by the Sunnyside City Council gives police approval to question suspected gang members, and it outlines penalties for crimes committed while in ... | [
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Baritone Todd Duncan, One | [
"Baritone Todd Duncan, one of this hour's guests, created the role of Porgy for George Gershwin's \"Porgy and Bess\" back in 1935. Over four million people saw the 1942 revival which also featured Duncan. Here are Duncan and soprano Ann Brown, the original \"Porgy and Bess,\" singing \"Bess, You is My Woman\" with ... | [
"Stories: 1) Actor Paul Rudd, Rewriting the Commandments 2) Massacre's 'Lonely Heart,' Claudia Quintet's 'For'"
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Bovine Audience Finds Cellist's Recitals Moo-Ving | [
"British cellist Jacob Shaw started a music school in the Danish countryside. His neighbors raise Hereford cows, and together they came up with the plan to pamper the cows with live recitals."
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Cruise Ship Struggling With COVID-19 Headed To Florida | [
"A cruise ship with four dead and nearly 200 people who have been sick with suspected COVID-19 may be allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Holland America ship Zaandam has been denied permission to disembark passengers by several countries. Executives with the cruise line's parent company, Carnival, are wor... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- 'Nervousness' About Economy Ahead Of Today's Jobs Report. -- U.S. Still Working For Syria Resolution, Envoy To U.N. Says. -- Dogs Do Their Doodies And Salmon Swim Home Magnetically. And here are more early headlines: Hundreds Of Thousands Still Lack Power In Pennsylvani... | npr | {
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What Rove's Exit Means for the White House | [
"Although he was known principally as a political adviser and campaign strategist, Karl Rove has been a critical part of the White House policy operation as well. David Greene, who has covered the White House since the early days of Rove's tenure, talks with Michele Norris. He says the adviser's departure could h... | [
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Assessing O.J.'S Worth | [
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RenΓ© Marie On 'Song Travels' | [
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The Best Live Rock Record Ever? | [
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"Stories: 1) King Records And The Beginning Of Bootsy Collins 2) The Whole Story Of The 'King Of The Queen City' 3) Seymour Stein, From King To Sire Records 4) Monty Python 40 Years Later: 'The Lawyer's Cut'"
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Jerry Brown's Inside-Out Bid To Run California Again | [
"Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Brown was the youngest man ever sworn in as California governor. Next year, he hopes to become the oldest. Brown announced his latest bid for the Golden State's highest office this week, and he's trying to thread a tight political needle. \"I have an insider's knowledge, but an outside... | [
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News Brief: Huawei CFO, USA Gymnastics, Hurricane Damages Puerto Rican Tombs | [
"Canadian authorities arrest the CFO of one of China's largest companies. The organization overseeing U.S. gymnastics files for bankruptcy. A Puerto Rican cemetery remains closed after Hurricane Maria."
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In Rural Nevada Politics, Little Room For The 'Establishment' | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast Killed Several, Injured Dozens -- Boston Marathon Explosions: Thursday's Developments -- Ricin Suspect Described As Conspiracist, Elvis Impersonator -- Jobless Claims Rose Slightly Last Week -- Book News: Vast 'Digital Public Library Of America' Op... | npr | {
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Heart: A Legendary Rock Band Looks Ahead | [
"Heart, led by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has survived more than three decades of music and fashion, selling 30 million albums in the process. The band's hits -- including \"Magic Man,\" \"Barracuda\" and \"These Dreams\" -- remain staples on classic-rock radio, but Heart is still going strong. It's back with a new albu... | [
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George Gershwin's Three | [
"George Gershwin's Three Preludes have been popular with musicians and audiences alike since their first performance over 70 years ago. Clarinetist Richard Stoltzmann and pianist David Devean performed this arrangement last month at Spivey Hall at Clayton College and State University, south of Atlanta, Georgia. (AC... | [
"Stories: 1) From 'The Eye of the Storm,' a Bishop's Calm Voice 2) Reissued Hits from Costello, Beck and Skynyrd"
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The Motley Fool Take | [
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James Whitbourn's Celestial Sounds | [
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Something Batman This Way Comes: The Many Pleasures Of 'Arkham City' | [
"Perhaps the best way to explain the magnificent depth of Batman: Arkham City is to say playing this videogame is like living inside an ever-evolving graphic novel. And I don't mean something like Scott Pilgrim. Batman: Arkham City features a cacotopian world that can feel utterly insane and imaginative character... | [
"Recently, actor Ben Affleck spoke with The Associated Press and revealed the title of the solo Batman film he's slated to direct. Ready? The Batman, he said. Perhaps sensing that this announcement would be greeted with the collective cricket-chirping shrug it has been, he immediately built himself a verbal escape ... | npr | {
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GAO Finds 'Improper' Purchases; Deficit Report Due | [
"The official watchdog agency of the federal government has discovered some interesting purchases on federal credit card statements: iPods, lingerie and $13,000 steak dinners are among the items charged to government credit cards. The Government Accountability Office, or GAO, audited a 15-month period during 2005 ... | [
"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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Los Amigos Invisibles Documentary: A Musical Time Capsule | [
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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First Strikes on Iraq | [
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"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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What Happened To Appointed Senators In The Past Half-Century? | [
"Not every gubernatorial appointment of a senator is as rocky or controversial as the recent situations in Illinois or New York. But nor do they always survive their next chance to stay in office. Below, a list of the last time in the past half-century each state had an appointed senator and how that appointee fare... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump Meets 3 Americans Held In North Korea As They Return To U.S. -- Scientists Warn That Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Could Erupt 'Ballistic Rocks'. -- Dam Collapse Leaves At Least 20 Dead In Kenya. -- In Election Upset, Malaysia's Mahathir Returns To Power After A Quarte... | npr | {
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: For Our 200th Episode, Quizzes And A Q&A | [
"It seems like it's been about 200 weeks since we started hyping the 200th episode of Pop Culture Happy Hour, and it's finally here. This is the second hour of our June 24 live show in NPR's Studio 1, and it's got a bit of everything β but first, a few announcements. As Linda and I note at the top of the show, PCHH... | [
"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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Double Take 'Toons: Out And Out Support? | [
"Whether it's the resignation of openly gay adviser Richard Grenell from the Romney campaign or Joe Biden's clear support for gay marriage, neither Kirk Walters nor Lee Judge likes the way the candidates are dealing with the rights of gay Americans."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...House Keeper Wanted; Bidin' His Time; Stacked Up On The Runway."
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The Thimble Will No Longer Pass Go In Monopoly | [
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"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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Afghanistan's Fall To The Taliban Has Iraq Nervous | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Dozens Killed By Suicide Bomber In Yemen. -- Pakistan Threatens To Overshadow NATO Summit. -- Eclipse Of The Sun: Did You Fall Into The Ring Of Fire's Path? -- Let's Remember Robin Gibb By Saying It: Bee Gees' Disco Years Were Great. Other stories in the news: -- \"White House... | npr | {
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