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Hollywood Offers Sequel Opportunity for All | [
"In Hollywood this year, it's deja vu all over again... and again... and again. So far, a record 25 sequels are set to hit U.S. theaters in 2003 -- everything from the final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy to Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. NPR's Liane Hansen and Peter Bart of Variety magazine... | [
"Stories: 1) Clint Eastwood's Twice-Told Iwo Jima Stories 2) Two Shows from Britain for the U.S. Telly 3) It's Still a 'Super' Time for Ben Affleck 4) Hanssen's 'Breach' Now Caught on Film"
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Stanley Turrentine dies at 66 | [
"Jazz saxophonist Stanley Turrentine died in a New York hospital after suffering a stroke. He was known for his smooth playing and his ability to adapt his style to contemporary audiences. Turrentine started his career playing with Ray Charles and Max Roach. He scored his biggest hit in 1970 with <em>Sugar,</em> wh... | [
"Jazz pianist Tommy Flanagan died Friday in New York City at age 71."
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Miller, Rodriguez Stylize Violence in 'Sin City' | [
"Film critic David Edelstein reviews <EM>Sin City,</EM> starring Bruce Willis and directed by Robert Rodriguez and comic writer-artist Frank Miller."
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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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Greta Gerwig On 'Lady Bird' / Dee Rees On 'Mudbound' | [
"With the Academy Awards only a few weeks away, we're revisiting Terry Gross' interviews with filmmakers Greta Gerwig and Dee Rees. Gerwig, who co-wrote and starred in 'Frances Ha' and 'Mistress America,' makes her directorial debut with the film 'Lady Bird.' It's about a high school senior preparing for college an... | [
"Stories: 1) Anderson, Recreating 'Blood' History 2) A Conversation About 'Eastern Promises' 3) An Oscar with your 'Ratatouille'? 4) Tamara Jenkins' Film Nominated for Oscars 5) 'Juno': Not Your Average Teen Pregnancy Movie 6) Review, 'Be Kind, Rewind'"
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A Kenyan Teen's Discovery: Let There Be Lights To Save Lions | [
"One of the talks from the TED stage in Long Beach, Calif., this week came from Richard Turere, an inventor. He is a Maasai from Kenya. And he's 13. \"From ages 6 to 9, I started looking after my father's cows,\" Richard says. \"I'd take them out in the morning and bring them back in the evening. We put them in a s... | [
"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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The Jamestown Project | [
"Guest: Karen Ordahl Kupperman, the Silver Professor of History at New York University"
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To Tithe or not to Tithe?: Ministers Debate Sacred Giving | [
"Tithing, when congregants give ten percent of their income to a local church, is an expected practice in many communities of faith. But with declining trust in the way churches spend money due to recent scandals, some churchgoers are questioning just how much they should give. The Rev. Marty Baker of Stevens Cre... | [
"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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Some Questions On The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine, Answered | [
"Scientists work tirelessly to find a coronavirus vaccine. But there are some questions to answer: How soon a viable vaccine would be developed? Would billions of people worldwide be able to to get it?"
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Attack On University In Pakistan Kills At Least 20. -- Fire At Dubai High-Rise Tower Is Blamed On Electrical Issue In Spotlight. And here are more early headlines: Coast Guard Suspends Search Off Hawaii For Missing Marines. (KHON-TV) Portland Demonstrators Tell Armed Gr... | npr | {
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NPR Bestsellers: Paperback Fiction, Week Of June 21, 2012 | [
"Michael Ondaatje's seafaring coming-of-age tale, <em>The Cat's Table</em><em>,</em> debuts at No. 12."
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"Stories: 1) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 1) 2) Talking 'Tyson' With Filmmaker James Toback 3) Charting The Career Of 'Iron' Mike Tyson (Part 2)"
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Strange Weather and What it Means | [
"<STRONG>Guests:</STRONG> ARTHUR LOFGREN Professor of Astronomy, Wesleyan University <LEM>Senior Research Scientist, Department of Astronomy, Yale University <LEM>Co-author <EM>Weather: How It Works and Why It Matters</EM> (Perseus, 2000) JOHN PIERCE <LEM>Publisher, <EM>The Old Farmer's Almanac</EM> (Yankee Publ... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Dear Little Girl: Sorry We Made You Cry About 'Bronco Bamma' And Mitt Romney | [
"Oh my goodness, do we feel bad now: \"A 4-year-old Fort Collins girl expressed her frustration over the seemingly never-ending presidential campaign,\" Denver's 9News reports. \"Viewer Elizabeth Evans said she and her daughter, Abigael, were listening to NPR on a trip to the grocery store Tuesday when [Abigael] st... | [
"Stories: 1) Making Fun Of Everyone On 'South Park' 2) 'Sex And The City 2': Sheiks, Shrieks And Eeks"
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What The Health Law Will Bring In 2013 | [
"Most of the really big changes made by the 2010 health law don't start for another year. That includes things like a ban on restricting pre-existing conditions, and required insurance coverage for most Americans. But Jan. 1, 2013, will nevertheless mark some major changes. One of those changes that will affect eve... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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The Movie Mark McKinney Has 'Seen A Million Times' | [
"The weekends on All Things Considered series Movies I've Seen A Million Times features filmmakers, actors, writers and directors talking about the movies that they never get tired of watching. Writer-comedian Mark McKinney's credits include the TV shows Slings and Arrows, Kids In The Hall and Less Than Kind — cur... | [
"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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Oma's (Oh-Mah's Journal | [
"Commentator Leslie Lang is getting to know her Hawaiian great grandmother from sifting through a lifetime of her things, and by reading her journals. The writings reflect a long life, lived well. Lang is now keeping a journal of her own which she hopes some descendent not yet born will someday read."
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"Book critic JOHN LEONARD reviews, \"Monnew\" (MAH-new) a novel by West African writer Amadou Kourouma (AH-ma-doo Ka-ROO-ma).( Published by Mercury House in San Franc"
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'Frankenbier Connection,' Neukoelln's Beer Paradise | [
"Most people associate beer with Bavaria and are familiar with the Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich. However, most of Bavaria's breweries are located 200 kilometers north of Munich, in a region called Franken, or Franconia in English. More than 300 unique beers come from Franconia. In fact, it has more breweri... | [
"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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The Jazz Men And Women We Lost In 2013 | [
"As a coda to the 2013 NPR Music Jazz Critics Poll, here's a roll call of jazz figures who died last year. Not all of them played an instrument or sang, and a few of those included here who did were better-known for their achievements in other fields of music. But each of these people contributed something to jazz ... | [
"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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Man-Machine Merger Arriving Sooner Than You Think | [
"The merging of man and machine has long been a vision explored in science fiction. But Rick Kleffel from member station KUSP reports that integration may arrive sooner than expected."
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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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Scientist On Plan To Turn Algae To Fuel | [
"Energy giant ExxonMobil has committed $600 million to a plan to make biofuel from algae. It has joined hands with Synthetic Genomics, founded by J. Craig Venter, the man behind the project to map the human genome. Venter says algae are far more scaleable than other substances — like corn — that are being used to m... | [
"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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Should the Government Narrow the Income Gap (Part I)? | [
"In his latest New York Times Magazine column, Adam Davidson writes, \"many do want a return to the spirit of the old rules, when the government sought to make life more equal, more stable and, for some, less rewarding.\" To continue the discussion, we asked two economists on different sides of the debate ... | [
"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Kyle Craft On World Cafe | [
"Kyle Craft's music encompasses a diverse set of influences. Originally from Shreveport, La., his voice carries southern cadences and his songs revolve around distinct characters and situations that could only be from that town by the Mississippi. But you also hear the influences of David Bowie, under whose spell C... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Miami Beach Mayor Says Florida Gov. DeSantis Is 'Exploiting' The Health Crisis | [
"NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about his criticism of the Florida governor's response to COVID-19 — in a state with the most hospitalized coronavirus patients in the U.S."
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"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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Jobless Claims Dip Again | [
"The number of people filing first-time claims for jobless benefits declined by 4,000 last week, to 444,000, the Employment and Training Administration just reported. As the Associated Press notes, it's the fourth straight weekly decline and could be a signal that \"the job market is improving\" -- but at \"a glaci... | [
"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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Ken Loach Gives The Real 'Daniel Blakes' A Voice Denied By The U.K. Benefit System | [
"<em>I, Daniel Blake, </em>the new film from esteemed British director Ken Loach, won the top prize at this year's Cannes International Film Festival — and it's sparking protest across the U.K."
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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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Dylan's 'Modern Times' Are A-Changing | [
"Bob Dylan is 65, an age at which many people expect to slow down. The revered songwriter is doing the opposite. In the last two years, he's launched his own weekly satellite radio program, the Theme Time Radio Hour. Dylan is said to be writing the second volume of Chronicles, his memoir. And as he's done for muc... | [
"Stories: 1) Leonard Cohen: Zen And The Art Of Songwriting 2) 'Adventureland': A Carnivalesque Comedy"
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Got A Question About Twitter For Biz Stone? | [
"UPDATE: The interview's live. Thanks, everyone, for helping to shape it. We're getting ready to interview one of Twitter's three co-founders, Biz Stone. If you've got a question about our favorite new (and occasionally creaky) Website, drop it in the comments. Thanks a ton."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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LISTEN: Recordings Show How Wife Calmly Took Control To Land Plane | [
"Recordings of the conversations that an 80-year-old Wisconsin woman had with a controller and another pilot after her husband collapsed at the controls of their small plane on Monday show she had a \"take-charge attitude in a total emergency,\" NPR's Paul Brown said earlier this morning on our Newscast. Indeed, He... | [
"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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Remembering Pioneering AIDS Activist Larry Kramer | [
"Kramer, who died May 27, was an early advocate for aggressive research into the HIV virus. He co-founded both the Gay Men's Health Crisis and the protest group ACT UP. <em>Originally broadcast in 1992. </em>"
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"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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Healthy Hospital Food | [
"The story of my first overnight hospital stay is a sad one indeed. My anesthesia knocked me out but left me sick and miserable, and the hospital food did not help things. The only way my doctor would let me go home was if I ate something and kept it down, a reasonable requirement I couldn't seem to meet. And peopl... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Under Paris, Cinephiles Elude Police | [
"Police in Paris recently discovered a movie theater in an uncharted underground cavern near the Eiffel Tower, part of 200 miles of ancient tunnels and quarries below the city's streets. Most of Paris' catacombs are off limits, but cinephiles say they've been celebrating movies underground for decades. Eleanor Bear... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Evaluating Whether It's Time To Cut The Cord | [
"Several big media companies recently announced new ways to bring TV over the Internet. For example, HBO's streaming service, Sony's PlayStation Vue and a rumored service from Apple."
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Songs We Love: Battle Trance, 'Blade Of Love I' | [
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"Set List \"Dimes For Nickels\" \"Your Love (All That I'm Missing)\" \"Oil In My Lamp\" \"Signs & Signifiers\" \"Fire Bug\" \"Abigail Blue\" \"North Side Gal\" \"Wolf Teeth\""
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Anyone Up for the Paris Hilton Movie? | [
"Our regular movie critic, Daniel Holloway, sees ooo-goodles of films every year. Good, bad, horrifying, objectionable -- whatever. But Holloway says he just flat doesn't want to see Paris Hilton's new flick, The Hottie and The Nottie. Holloway jokes that the very idea of it makes him feel \"so dirty\" -- and not i... | [
"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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Republican Debate Highlights: Romney 'Unscathed,' Bachmann Jumps In | [
"A few headlines and morning-after analyses of last night's seven-candidate Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire (which was live-blogged over at It's All Politics): -- \"Mitt Romney Leaves GOP Debate Unscathed\": \"If Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich and other Republican presidential hopefuls feel they need ... | [
"News Headlines: Feb. 13, 2007 Talk About It:AP: Sharpton: Don't Seat Fla., Mich. -- \"Seating delegates from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention would be a grave injustice, the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday in a break with prominent civil rights leaders. NAACP chairman Julian Bond also wro... | npr | {
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For First Time In History, Female Marines Graduated Boot Camp In San Diego | [
"The Marines are the last service to integrate women into boot camp. For the first time this spring, female recruits completed the grueling boot camp in San Diego."
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"It's Friday, and here are some of the stories we're watching: Egypt's 'Smooth Military Coup' Protested. Last Suspect In 1995 Sarin Attack Arrested In Tokyo. Forest Boy Is A Hoax, Police Say. Prosecutors Rest Their Case In Sandusky Sex Assaults Trial. (Philadelphia Inquirer) Britain Proposes Expanding Individual Da... | npr | {
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Washington Legalizes Pot: What's Changed? | [
"Washington is the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Many questions remain about what will change for users, growers and law enforcement. Keith Seinfeld, assistant news director at Seattle's KPLU, explains what's changed so far in Washington."
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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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'We're Tightening Our Belt': Trump's Midwest Support Tested As Farmers Struggle | [
"Farmers in the rural Midwest say they are struggling because of President Trump's ongoing trade war and a recent decision the president made on renewable fuels made from corn and soybeans that benefits the oil industry. \"We're tightening our belt,\" farmer Aaron Lehman says while driving his tractor down a rural ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Video: 'Suicide By Cop' Leads Soldier On Chase Of His Life | [
"A few months ago, NPR and ProPublica published an investigation about five soldiers who suffered traumatic brain injuries from the same explosion in Iraq, and the cognitive and emotional problems they've been having ever since. Two weeks later, one of the soldiers piled an armload of guns and semi-automatic weapon... | [
"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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New Hepatitis C Pill Promises Faster Treatment, At A Higher Cost | [
"The FDA has approved a once-a-day pill that combines two drugs to treat hepatitis C, the deadly virus that attacks the liver and is believed to infect 3.2 million Americans. The new product brings several advances, but it also has a steep price tag, reported at $1,125 per tablet. NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff reports:... | [
"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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From Mozart to ... Neil Sedaka? | [
"In the new issue of Gramophone, I chanced upon a \"My Music\" interview with songwriter and singer Neil Sedaka. The conceit behind this monthly staple is to talk to luminaries from outside the classical sphere about the music and musicians they love; a personal favorite of mine was when Alec Baldwin discussed his ... | [
"We will never forget John, Paul, Greg, and Scottie. via Cracked."
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Gunmen Kidnap 100 From Iraq Higher Ed Office | [
"Gunmen in Iraqi police commando uniforms kidnapped about 100 staff members from a government research institute in downtown Baghdad on Tuesday morning, in the largest mass abduction since the start of the U.S. occupation. The education minister ordered all universities closed until security improvements are made.... | [
"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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Details of U.S.-India Nuclear Pact Unveiled | [
"Without providing many technical details, Washington and New Delhi released a joint statement Friday saying they've completed negotiations on a deal that would open the doors for U.S. and Indian firms to participate in each other's civilian nuclear energy sector — a deal, first announced in 2005, that the Bush adm... | [
"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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Reading the Tea Leaves at the Trade Show | [
"Full SXSW Coverage for Live Concerts and Exclusive Performances I've been really interested how SXSW has been affected by the economic downturn, an issue addressed by my colleague Stephen Thompson today in a piece for Morning Edition. Stephen took an incisive look at how one band grappled with the decision to fina... | [
"Minimum Wage, Good News / Bad News, Real Bears vs. Real Colts, Space Diaries, Last Chance for Oysters, Life of a Dealer"
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Later This Hour, Ted Libbey | [
"Later this hour, Ted Libbey will be recommending recordings of the Symphony No.4 by Anton Bruckner. We'll begin with some of Bruckner's chamber music, the Intermezzo in D minor, performed by the ensemble L'Archibudelli (LAHR-kee-boo-DEL-lee). (Sony Classical SK 66251)"
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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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The Motley Fool Take | [
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Why 'Animals Make Us Human' | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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5 Ways The Iran Nuclear Deal Collides With U.S. Politics | [
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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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Kidnapped Libyan Prime Minister Freed By Captors | [
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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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5 People Jailed In Britain For Movie Tax Scam | [
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Feds Extend Coverage For People In High-Risk Insurance Pools | [
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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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In China, A Cashless Trend Is Taking Hold With Mobile Payments | [
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"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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Sunday Puzzle: Name A Category | [
"On-air challenge: I'm going to give you two words. Change one letter in the first word to name a category of things. And change one letter in the second word to name something in that category. Ex. PETAL COPIER --> METAL, COPPER 1. STAGE MAIZE2. CORN QUARTET3. DUMBER FORTE4. RING CHARGES12. R... | [
"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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With Hand-Sewn Ships, Oman Revives A Glorious Maritime Past | [
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Iraq, Syria In The Midst Of A Refugee 'Mega-Crisis' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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Jean Sibelius: Music About the Weather | [
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"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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New Zealand Hit By Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Search For 10 Missing Launched Off Singapore After U.S. Destroyer, Tanker Collide. -- Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person. -- Confederate Statues Are Coming Down At The University Of Texas. And here are more early headlines: Trump To Dis... | npr | {
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Still Too Big To Fail? (Part II) | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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California Voters Could Legalize Pot In November | [
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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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Software industry wants consumers to rat on software pirates who sell on eBay | [
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4 Years... 700,000 More Voters | [
"(Sorry for the long absence with all of last month¿s big political news¿ as mentioned before, the new little one in the family has kept me away from the hustle and bustle. Look for more frequent blog entries this month! ¿JM)\nSecretary of State Debra Bowen¿s new report on the number of registered voters in [...]"... | [
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China Forges Stronger Economic Ties With Greece | [
"China is one of the largest investors in Greece, and has poured money into the country at a time when other investors balked. Beijing wants Greece to be its gateway to Europe's marketplaces."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Julia Child Was Wrong: Don't Wash Your Raw Chicken, Folks | [
"It seems almost sacrilegious to question the wisdom of Julia Child. First with her opus Mastering the Art of French Cooking and later with her PBS cooking show, the unflappably cheerful Child helped rescue home cookery from the clutches of convenience food. She taught us how to love — and take pride in — making so... | [
"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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The Sounds Of Protests In Egypt | [
"It is now 13 days since protesters took to the streets in Egypt. We hear the sounds of nearly two weeks of unrest in that country."
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Julius Thomas On His 'Journey Into Self' | [
"David Greene talks to NFL free agent and former pro bowler Julius Thomas about his decision to retire from the NFL after seven years to pursue a doctorate in psychology and study sport brain trauma."
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Tom Tancredo On His Bid for the Presidency | [
"He opposed renewing the Voting Rights Act and has called for an end both to the Congressional Black Caucus and \"multiculturalism\" entirely. Farai Chideya talks with controversial Colorado Congressman and Republican presidential candidate Tom Tancredo."
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The Latest Research On Alzheimer's | [
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No Rain On His Parade: Parisian Preserves Art Of Umbrella Repair | [
"When an umbrella breaks, most people just throw it away — and pick up another one, from a street vendor or maybe a drugstore. But what if you got it repaired instead? Would you even be able to find someone who could do the work? In Paris, it's still possible, but just barely. What was once a thriving profession ha... | [
"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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Captain Of Capsized Cruise Ship Held In Italy | [
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Paul Thorn On Mountain Stage | [
"Iconoclastic singer-songwriter Paul Thorn makes his seventh appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live in Huntington, W.V. Charismatic, insightful and funny, Thorn sometimes describes himself as \"the second most famous singer from Tupelo, Mississippi.\" Thorn, who can't help but wear his rural upbringing on his ... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Facebook Ups Its Forecast: Says Shares Will Sell For $34 To $38 | [
"Strong demand for its first public sale of stock has led Facebook to raise its forecast for how much each share will sell for when the company goes public on Friday. \"We anticipate that the initial public offering price will be between $34.00 and $38.00 per share,\" the company says in a statement filed earlier t... | [
"Good morning. Things have already been a bit busy, with some breaking news. Here are our early headlines: -- American Airlines Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. -- British Embassy In Iran Attacked. -- 'Massive' Turnout Continues In Egypt On Second Day Of Voting. Other stories making headlines include:... | npr | {
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The Toads Of Trinity: Witnesses To The Atomic Age | [
"They were all there. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the bomb; Edward Teller, the original Dr. Strangelove; Enrico Fermi, creator of the first nuclear reactor, was taking bets on whether the blast would ignite the atmosphere and destroy the world. The scientists were waiting, nervously, for the morning to come. ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news... Sanity For Humanity, Vlad The Emailer, It Takes An Olympic Village"
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At The Education Department, Student Artworks Explore Tolerance And Racism | [
"Empathy, tolerance and acceptance: More and more, educators are focusing on the importance of schools' paying attention to stuff other than academics. And for the past two months, an exhibit at the U.S. Department of Education's headquarters in Washington, D.C., has gathered the work of student artists expressing ... | [
"Stories: 1) Writing About The Midwestern Muslim Experience 2) 'A Separation' Of Hearts, Minds And Ideas In Iran"
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 | [
"If the economy is strong, why are stocks nosediving? Also, SpaceX launches a giant rocket today. Could \"Falcon Heavy\" one day send people to Mars?"
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Hollywood Maneuvers Around New Oscar Rules | [
"Hollywood movie studios are already plotting to win Oscars, even though the Academy Awards won't be handed out until February. Competition for the golden figurines can be costly, and new rules make it harder for smaller films to get noticed. NPR's Kim Masters reports."
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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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Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers | [
"This week, the Trump administration announced a new regulation that would allow it to detain migrant families who have crossed the U.S. border illegally for an indefinite period of time. The new rule aims to replace the Flores agreement, a 1997 court settlement which limits the amount of time that children can be ... | [
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NPR: 09-08-2011 Fresh Air | [
"Stories: 1) Growing Violence Clouds Afghanistan's Future 2) Glen Campbell's 'Canvas,' A Moving Farewell Album"
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Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré | [
"Every year, NPR Music participates in the SXSW music festival, whether it's curating a stage or simply attending hundreds of shows at the annual event in Austin, Texas. Last year, the festival was canceled due to the pandemic, but it returned this March as an online festival. We programmed a 'stage' of Tiny Desk (... | [
"It's time to look back and consider the music that moved us in 2020 — a year unlike any other and one we hope never has to be repeated. While considering the weight of the pandemic, not to mention the emotional upheaval of the street demonstrations calling for social justice, Latinx artists produced music that re... | npr | {
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Superintendent Works to End Segregation in Boulder Valley School District | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that school districts cannot assign students to schools based on race. But they can consider other factors to integrate the classroom-like whether a student is poor or not. That's what Boulder Valley School District has been doing for two years. Ryan Warner speaks with Supe... | [
"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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'Moral Police' In India To Get Valentine's Underwear | [
"South Asia has a long history of producing formidable women. But few are as inventive as Nisha Susan. Susan has embarked on a war against what some Indians call their country's self-appointed \"moral police.\" On Valentine's Day, she and thousands of her allies will unleash their chief weapon: women's pink knick... | [
"Stories: 1) A Band Of 'Brothers' And A Barrel Of Laughs 2) Probing China's Changing Character 3) New Silver Jews Album A 'Strange Victory'"
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Why People Are Paying The U.S. Government To Hold Their Money | [
"The U.S. government can now borrow money for 10 years at an interest rate of 1.5 percent a year. This is one of those dull-sounding statements that is actually wild and dramatic. After accounting for inflation — which is over 2 percent — the people who are buying these bonds are losing money over time. Why would s... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: After Chávez: His 'Revolution' Is Likely To Continue. Storm Brings Season's Heaviest Snowfall To Midwest, Mid-Atlantic. And here are more early headlines: Brennan's CIA Nomination On 'Fast Track'; Vote May Come As Early As Thursday. (AP) Finally! Last Cardinal Expected Soo... | npr | {
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Vaccination Nation: The Global Vaccination Effort | [
"More than half of all American adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. And new cases have dropped 50 percent over the last two weeks. But around the globe, we’re seeing a very different pandemic reality. A variant in India is suspected to be driving the country’s latest spike in infections and deaths. And Br... | [
"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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Budget Agreement Reached | [
"NPR's Brian Naylor reports that the Clinton administration and the Republican Congress have all but concluded a comprehensive spending bill that will complete the federal budget for the fiscal year that began October 1st. Congress is expected to pass the legislation by tonight. Both parties made it clear yesterday... | [
"What's going on with the talks in Washington between Republicans and Democrats over the budget, the debt and the federal debt ceiling? As deadlines approach — the White House wants a deal by July 22 to avoid a potential government shutdown on Aug. 2 — we'll keep an eye on the latest headlines. Here are some of tod... | npr | {
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How Teachers Can Help 'Quiet Kids' Tap Their Superpowers | [
"When Lily Shum was little, she dreaded speaking up in class. It wasn't because she didn't have anything interesting to say, or because she wasn't paying attention or didn't know the answer. She was just quiet. \"Every single report card that I ever had says, 'Lily needs to talk more. She is too quiet,' \" recalls ... | [
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A Protein In The Gut May Explain Why Some Can't Stomach Gluten | [
"If you've found that you are sensitive to gluten — the stretchy protein that makes wheat bread fluffy and pie crusts crisp — perhaps you've had to bear the brunt of the gluten-free backlash. Some 47 percent of American consumers say the gluten-free diet is a fad, according to Mintel research. And that's partly bec... | [
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#1652: Ode to a Monte Carlo | [
"This week on The Best of Car Talk, we thought nobody could be more devoted to an old heap than Tommy, but then we met Lita who has written a poem about her Monte Carlo—we're just relieved she didn't try to rhyme anything with \"rust bucket.\" Elsewhere, Steve moved to Chicago for a job and a girlfriend. He lost bo... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Gadhafi Nurse: Generous To Her, 'Like Stalin' To His People | [
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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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What Gaza Means For Obama Policy | [
"The timing of the Israeli attack on Hamas in Gaza was undoubtedly influenced by a desire to deliver a knockout blow before Barack Obama comes into office. Last June, during the campaign, Obama had expressed stalwart support for Israel, winning applause from the pro-Israel lobby as he pledged, \"I will ensure that ... | [
"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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Saturday Sports: Layoffs At ESPN, Star High School Baseball Pitcher | [
"ESPN recently let go of about 100 employees. The company faces declining subscriptions as people switch to view sports online. Also a high school pitcher is facing big expectations, maybe too big."
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Hour Two: Faith Is on the Front Page | [
"Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made back-to-back appearances Sunday night at CNN's \"Compassion Forum.\" In other news, the Pope arrives Tuesday for a six-day visit to the U.S. and the Dalai Lama is in Seattle."
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Field Notes from 91.7 WVXU | [
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Former Liberian President Appears at War Crimes Court | [
"Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is the first former African president to be charged with crimes against humanity. Taylor is being carefully guarded at a detention center at the U.N. war crimes tribunal in Sierra Leone."
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U.S. Intelligence Community Releases Public Report On Russian Hacking | [
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Senate's Iraq Funding Bill Includes Loans | [
"The House and Senate are ironing out differences in their versions of an $87 billion spending bill for U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a Senate provision, $10 billion of the reconstruction money would take the form of loans that Iraq would have to pay back. The White House may veto the final bill if it... | [
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Minneapolis' Bold Plan To Tackle Racial Inequity And Climate Change | [
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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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Leaving Billions Behind In 'Lake Success' | [
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The Ongoing Investigations Into President Trump | [
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LGBT Community Continues To Feel Targeted In Age Of Trump | [
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Show 332 | Austin TX | [
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Flying Through San Francisco? Stop To Enjoy The Art | [
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Dev Patel Conquers 'The Green Knight' And Embraces Every Role As A Journey | [
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Greek Banks Reopen, As Some Austerity Measures Take Effect | [
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