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Remembering Kenny Davern | [
"Jazz musician Kenny Davern died this week at the age of 71. Davern loved traditional jazz, and played clarinet and soprano saxophone. He was a member of Soprano Summit, along with Dick Wellstood and Bob Wilber. We rebroadcast a live concert with Davern, performing with guitarist Howard Alden and bassist Phil Flann... | [
"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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Tropical Storm Isaias Grazes Florida En Route To The Carolinas | [
"Updated at 5:40 a.m. ET on Monday Tropical Storm Isaias skirted the east coast of Florida on Sunday and is now on track to hit the Carolinas Monday night. As of 5:00 a.m. Monday, the National Hurricane Center said the storm was located about 155 miles east southeast of Jacksonville, Fla. and 280 miles south-southw... | [
"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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Teaching Science Teachers | [
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"School Funding, Focus On Technology, National Audubon Society, The Android's Dream, Chase's Calendar of Events, Letters from Iwo Jima, Commentary: Exercise and Pre-teen Martial Arts"
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Roundtable: Funding the Iraq War, Somalia | [
"Topics include: The possibility of President Bush being denied additional funds for the war in Iraq, and the U.S. launches air strikes in Somalia. Guests: Michael Meyers, executive director of the New York Civil Rights Coalition; Laura Washington, <em>Chicago Sun-Times</em> columnist and Glenn Loury, professor of ... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: The Weedstream Media; The Blame Game; The Grip On Germs."
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Review: Christian Rich, 'FW14' | [
"If you want to understand how the hip-hop/R&B production duo Christian Rich operates, listen to the first two tracks of its debut album, FW14. The intro, \"Yellow Moon,\" is 40 seconds of the most hip elevator music you've ever heard, mixing brief flashes of heart-palpitating drums with a jazz-inspired undercurren... | [
"Grand Re-Opening! Dial 1-900-SCOTUS; Animal Kingdom."
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Louisiana Parishes Fight over LNG Plant Profits | [
"In Southwest Louisiana, Hurricane Rita destroyed a lot of towns. Officials say money earned from a liquefied natural gas plant that's being built will go a long way toward rebuilding some communities. The facility will contribute millions of dollars a year to local coffers. But there's a battle over who will get t... | [
"Salinas Valley Suspected Source of Contaminated Spinach. Santa Ana Winds Fuel Ventura County Fire. Ballot Measure Campaign Spending. Northwest States Agree to Manage Ocean Jointly. End Music."
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Matt Curreri: 'Priorities' | [
"Written as part of a solo project, \"Priorities\" features Matt Curreri's voice over guitar, drums and harmonica. City Salvage Records released this new-folk album, How to Play the Songs of Matt Curreri, in 2004. Curreri wrote the songs while living in Chinatown in New York City, practicing in the basement of hi... | [
"A News Story In Tanka **** For cypress tree in Olive Branch, Mississippi, 80 years of age Someone has a yen to pay Forty thou — grower says Noh. **** The Protojournalist is an experiment in reporting. Abstract. Concrete. Join in: @NPRtpj"
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Pop Culture Advent Calendar, Day 25: 'A Blimp! Unorthodox, But Diabolical!' | [
"Once a day, since Dec. 1, we highlighted a specific small, good thing that happened in popular culture this year. Hm? What's that? An odd choice for the Pop Culture Advent Calendar's final day, you say? Well, look: You're you, I'm me. My love for the old Adam West/Burt Ward TV series Batman of the 1960s goes bone... | [
"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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Rooftop Reverend: Songs That Kept My Spirits High | [
"Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks spent three months living on the rooftop of an abandoned motel near his church. He was raising money to tear down the building because it had become a magnet for crime. Pastor Brooks met his goal. For <em>Tell Me More</em>'s series \"In Your Ear,\" Brooks shares the songs that helped hi... | [
"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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Recalls Put FDA's Power Into Question | [
"News that there may have been more problems than first suspected with drugs like children's Tylenol is leading to questions about the effectiveness of federal regulations regarding recalls. Scott Hensley from NPR's health blog, Shots, talks with Melissa Block about what went wrong at Johnson & Johnson and whether ... | [
"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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Are We Happier When We Stay In The Moment? | [
"Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Simply Happy. About Matt Killingsworth's TED Talk When are humans most happy? To answer this question, researcher Matt Killingsworth built an app, Track Your Happiness, that let people report their feelings in real time. Among the results: We're often happiest when we're lost i... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Rep. Maxine Waters on Blacks and Immigration | [
"Where do black lawmakers stand on the issue of undocumented workers? U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), discusses the issue with Ed Gordon. Waters' district includes Los Angeles and surrounding cities, one of the hotbeds of protests against an immigration crackdown."
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"News Headlines: Aug. 10, 2007 It's a question that has been asked of Sen. Barack Obama ad nauseam: \"Are you black enough?\" Say what you will about the merit of that query, but a CNN reporter put the question to Sen. Hillary Clinton at this week's National Association of Black Journalists convention. The Associat... | npr | {
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Hanukkah's Real (And Imagined) History | [
"Robert Siegel speaks with Simon Schama, author of <em>The Story of the Jews</em>, about the political history of Hanukkah."
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"Stories: 1) How Safe Is It? Seymour Hersh On Pakistan's Arsenal 2) The (Surprisingly) Real Feel of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'"
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Tailgaters Rejoice! This Cooler Keeps Beers Cold Without Ice | [
"In our \"Weekly Innovation\" blog series, we explore an interesting idea, design or product that you may not have heard of yet. Do you have an innovation to share? Use this quick form. That's how we found this week's pick! Just in time for the return of the football season is a collapsible cooler that will keep yo... | [
"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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NICHOLAS PILEGGI (pill-LEH-GEE) discusses his book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas | [
"NICHOLAS PILEGGI (pill-LEH-GEE) discusses his book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas. (Simon & Schuster Oct. 1995) It is based on the true story of Frank \"Lefty\" Rosenthal and his account of how the mob controlled several casinos in Las Vegas in the 1970s and early 80s. Pileggi also wrote the screenplay fo... | [
"Surgeon for the International Committee of the Red Cross CHRIS GIANNOU (YAW-new). For 15 years he has been a surgeon in war torn parts of the world in Burundi, Somalia, and in a Palestinian Refugee Camp. He has seen the devastation on human beings from landmines. GIANNOU has been a leader in the Red Cross's campai... | npr | {
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African Peacekeepers Arrive in Liberia | [
"The first wave of West African peacekeepers arrive in Liberia, charged with enforcing a cease-fire in the nation's 14 years of civil war. Cheering throngs of people welcome the troops into the capital city, Monrovia. NPR's Michele Norris talks with reporter Karl Vick of <EM>The Washington Post</EM>."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Latest On Paris Attacks: French War Planes Keep Pounding ISIS In Syria. -- Advocate: States Can't Shut Doors On Refugees. -- Russian Officials Say Plane Crash Was A Terrorist Act. And here are more early stories: Dozens Arrested In Minnesota After Deadly Police Shooting... | npr | {
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Barbershop: President Trump And The Media | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with <em>New Yorker</em> staff writer Susan Glasser, <em>Washington Post</em> columnist Margaret Sullivan and Poynter Institute senior vice president Kelly McBride."
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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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Getting Dental Care Can Be A Challenge For People With Disabilities | [
"At the Marshfield Clinic dental center in Chippewa Falls, Wis., hygienist Karen Eslinger is getting her room ready. It's all quite routine — covering the chair's headrest with plastic, opening instruments, wiping down trays. But then she starts getting creative. \"My next patient is pretty tiny and frail, so I lik... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Proposal For A Regional Primary Voting System | [
"NPR White House Correspondent Mara Liasson reports on a proposal that would change the Presidential nominating process. Presidential primaries and caucuses have been held earlier, as states have competed for a greater say in selecting the candidates. Critics of the current system complain that the leading cand... | [
"San Diego Schools Reopen. Electoral Initiative. End Music."
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Sports Calendar's Black Hole Gives Us Time To Reflect On Sportswriters | [
"Sports fans are jealous of sportswriters, because it's a dream job where you get to watch games free, which is, above all, what sports fans want. Once upon a time this was true. The sportswriters watched games, keeping score, me. . .tic. . . u. . . lous. . . ly, and then wrote it all up, so that the poor devils wh... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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Radio Replay: I, Robot | [
"Do you ever catch yourself yelling at your Alexa? Or typing questions into Google that you wouldn't dare ask aloud? On this episode, our changing relationship with technology and what big data knows about our deepest, darkest secrets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."
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"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Emails Reveal Trump Jr. Knew Russia Wanted To Support Trump Campaign | [
"Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday posted an email exchange that seemed to show he entertained an offer of Russian government help for his father to be elected president in 2016."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- California Wildfires Spread, Spurred On By Strong Winds. -- U.S. Decision On Jerusalem Sparks Anger And Concern. -- Recount Likely In Close Atlanta Mayoral Race. -- 'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74. -- British Intelligence Reportedly Foils Plot To Kill Prime M... | npr | {
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Wikipedia: A 'Victim Of Its Own Success?' | [
"Wikipedia has been hailed as revolutionary, attacked as inaccurate, and held up as a model for Web 2.0 collaboration. The site hosts more than 3 million articles in English, it's written and edited by hundreds of thousands of volunteers, and it's the poster child of crowdsourcing. But Wikipedia's growth, once expo... | [
"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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Obamacare Sign-Ups Show Wide Variation By State, Ethnicity | [
"New numbers and demographic information released by the White House Thursday reveal some telling details about the 8 million people who selected new health insurance through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Almost half — 3.8 million — of all of the people who signed up did so in the last six weeks, according... | [
"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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If You Want A Piece Of Lehman, What's Left? | [
"Investment bank Lehman Brothers will soon be divided up and sold. British bank, Barclays, is set to purchase Lehman's broker-dealer operations as well as its New York headquarters and New Jersey data centers. That leaves Lehman's commercial real estate assets, private equity investments and hedge fund investments.... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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How Are Democrats Defining their Message? | [
"The president's approval rating is at an all-time low, conservatives are divided, and an unpopular war continues in Iraq. Democrats have a rare opportunity to seize the political stage with their vision for America. But analysts say the Democrat's inaction is symptomatic of a larger struggle within the party over ... | [
"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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Writing Feeling Into Song With Sharon Van Etten (Rebroadcast) | [
"Musician Sharon Van Etten was already busy enough. She had just written and produced her most successful album to date, 2014’s “Are We There.” But then, she had a kid, got a role on the Netflix drama “The OA,” and decided to go back to school for an undergraduate degree, with the eventual goal of becoming a ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reynolds Price: A Southern Writer, A Lyrical Gift 2) Remembering Wilfrid Sheed, A Master Of Wit 3) Corin Tucker: '1,000 Years' Of Emotional Longing 4) 'No Strings Attached': Corny, Contrived, Conservative"
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At $2 Million, New Drug For Rare Genetic Disease Set To Be Most Expensive Ever | [
"The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve a drug with an extremely high price tag. The new drug, called Zolgensma, treats a genetic disease called spinal muscular atrophy and is expected to cost about $2 million. WBUR’s Carey Goldberg (@goldbergcarey) reports. This article was originally publis... | [
"Good Friday morning, here are our early headlines: Kerry Warns North Korea, But Holds Out Hope For Diplomacy. Dodgers' $147 Million Ace Greinke Breaks Collarbone In Brawl. And here are more early headlines: Deadly Spring Storm Exits Midwest, Heads South. (AP) Authorities Intercept Suspicious Package Addressed To... | npr | {
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What's Driving The Motor City Forward Now? | [
"For decades, when most Americans thought about Detroit, they probably thought about the auto industry, or maybe the music of Aretha, Smokey or Diana Ross and the Supremes. More recently, they might have thought of Detroit as the poster child for municipal bankruptcy. But what about now, as the city faces a new cha... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Electric Car Sharing Service In Paris Gains Popularity | [
"Some of the 50,000 people attending the Paris climate conference arrive at their meetings by an environmentally-friendly car sharing service called Autolib that started up in city four years ago. Autolib members rent electric cars for about 20 cents per minute. And, unlike most car sharing programs in the U.S., me... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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President Trump At CPAC: 'The Era Of Empty Talk Is Over' | [
"President Trump skipped the annual Conservative Political Action Conference last year, but this year he was the annual gathering's hero who had finally returned the White House to Republicans. Trump's stem-winder of just under an hour, which he delivered to the adoring crowd just outside Washington on Friday morni... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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How Important Are the Grammy Awards? | [
"<em>Vibe</em>magazine music editor Jon Caramanica and Gail Mitchell, senior editor for <em>Billboard</em> preview the Grammy Awards. The two editors discuss with Michel Martin what a Grammy trophy means compared to other major performing arts awards."
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Justice Dept: 'Devastating Consequences' When Tech Exported To The Wrong Hands | [
"Early this year, President Obama granted clemency to seven men with ties to Iran, part of a high-profile prisoner swap that left some in federal law enforcement circles seeing red. Among the detainees who won release were men accused of breaking export-control laws by shipping sensitive materials to Iran. But this... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Focus On Infants During Childbirth Leaves U.S. Moms In Danger. -- DHS Considers Carry-On Laptop Ban On Flights From Europe. -- Judge Orders Charges Brought Against Amtrak Engineer, Reversing Prosecutors' Decision. -- After Conflict-Of Interest Flap, No China Meetings Fo... | npr | {
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Why Are Terrorist Groups Using Low-Tech Tactics To Carry Out Attacks? | [
"ISIS terror attacks are increasingly low-tech — rather than firearms and explosives the weapons of choice are knives and vehicles. What could these choices say about the organization?"
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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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Slate's Explainer: Animal Senses and Earthquakes | [
"<EM>Slate</EM> senior editor Andy Bowers explains why most of the animals in Sri Lanka's national wildlife park did <EM>not</EM> die in last week's tsunami floods."
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"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Tourists Helped Fatten Him Up; Now Thai Monkey Is On A Diet | [
"Whether he likes it or not, a morbidly obese wild monkey in Thailand is now swapping an anything-goes diet of junk food and soda for a strict regimen of fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. Dubbed \"Uncle Fat\" by social media followers who began circulating photos of him last month, it was tourists, apparently f... | [
"Stories: 1) Paul Greenberg: The Future Of 'Wild Fish' 2) Two Ladies: Are You Team Bella, Or Team Lisbeth? 3) Seventeen Years Later, The Blue Shadows Reach U.S."
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Relationship Between Russia and U.S. Souring | [
"Of late, G-8 host Russia isn't on the best of terms with the United States. Andrew Kuchins of the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace in Washington, D.C., offers his insights on the recent political split in a conversation with Debbie Elliott."
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"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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Black Family Bears Unique Jewish Distinction | [
"The Abrahamson family of New York City has a unique binary reality. They are both African-American and Hasidic Jews. In this week's <em>Faith Matters</em> conversation, the Abramsons discuss belonging to two communities that often misunderstand one another."
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"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Convincing the Hill on Bush's Iraq Plan | [
"Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Peter Pace appear in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee Friday in an attempt to persuade lawmakers to support Bush's new plan for Iraq."
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"Forum assesses President Bush's State of the Union address."
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'The Darjeeling Limited' Connects Brothers By Rail | [
"Writer and director Wes Anderson (<em>The Royal Tenenbaums</em>) and actor Jason Schwartzman (<em>I Heart Huckabees</em>) discuss their latest film, <em>The Darjeeling Limited</em>. The adventure comedy, also starring Owen Wilson and Adrien Brody, follows three estranged brothers on a spiritual quest to India."
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"Stories: 1) Colin Firth: By Anyone's Measure, A Leading Man 2) 'Transference' Adds Layers To Spoon's Sound 3) Watching 'Lost' Later Spoils Some Of The Fun"
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U.S. Military Deals Cards to Save War-Torn Sites | [
"The Pentagon has brought back its \"deck of card\" approach — but not with a new list of the most-wanted. The new cards feature archaeological sites in Iraq and Afghanistan. The seven of clubs shows an ancient arch and the caption: \"This site has survived 17 centuries. Will it survive you?\""
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"Happy Friday - we're following these stories today: Reports Swirl That Spain Will Seek Bailout. 'Heavy' Syrian Army Presence Around City Near Suspected Massacre Site. Chesapeake Energy CEO In Hotseat Today. U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows As Imports And Exports Drop. (Bloomberg) Tornadoes Damage Homes In Colorado And W... | npr | {
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Scott Simon Essay: Leni Riefenstahl | [
"NPR's Scott Simon muses this week on the death of Leni Riefenstahl."
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More Bodies Recovered From Washington State Mudslide | [
"Updated at 9:55 p.m. EDT Emergency workers recovered two more bodies in the search for survivors after the massive slide near Oso, Wash., bringing the official death toll to 16. Up to eight more fatalities have been located but not recovered, which would put the total at 24, said Snohomish County Fire Chief Travi... | [
"Good morning - here are some of the leading headlines we're following today: 'Picture Perfect Launch' For Private Rocket Headed To Space Station. Deal Reached On Probe Of Iran's Nuclear Program, IAEA Chief Says. Memorial Walk, Moment Of Silence Planned For Joplin On First Anniversary Of Devastating Tornado. (Jopli... | npr | {
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Trial For Suspects Accused Of Stealing 220-Pound Solid Gold Coin Begins In Germany | [
"The trial of four men accused of stealing a 220-pound solid gold coin worth an estimated $4.3 million from a German museum began in Berlin on Thursday. Prosecutors say three of the suspects crawled into the Bode Museum through a third story window using a ladder on an elevated train track located behind the build... | [
"Good morning, here is our early story: -- Syrians Head To Polls In An Election Expected To Go To Assad. And here are more early headlines: Obama Backing $1 Billion Fund To Boost U.S. Troops In Europe. (BBC) China Limits Google Ahead Of Tiananmen Anniversary. (Wall Street Journal) Ban On Protests For Missing School... | npr | {
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Miss. Senate Race Duked Out At County Fair | [
"Longtime Republican Senate leader Trent Lott won re-election in landslide after landslide, but now the once-comfy seat in Mississippi is up for grabs. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, appointed after Lott retired last year, faces former Democratic Gov. Ronnie Musgrove in what pundits are calling the Deep South contes... | [
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Books, Stress, Pizza: A Recipe For The 'Freshman 15'? | [
"Many of us know how easy it is to gain a few pounds. But over the next few months, one population will be at very high risk: college freshmen. First-year college students typically gain about five pounds. \"It's not exactly the 'freshman 15,' \" says psychologist Susan Albers of the Cleveland Clinic, author of Eat... | [
"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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Stay-At-Home Workers Defend Choice After Yahoo Ban | [
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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An End In Sight For Siege Of Homs, As Syrian Rebels Plot Retreat | [
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While Celebrating His Olympic Gold, Shaun White Faces Sexual Misconduct Questions | [
"Snowboarder Shaun White took home Olympic gold on Tuesday, but the celebratory mood took a turn when White was asked about sexual misconduct allegations during a press conference. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Tara Sullivan of the <em>Boston Globe</em> and Mark Zeigler of the <em>San Diego Union Tribune,</em>... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: As Midwest Slides And Shovels, Mid-Atlantic Prepares For 'Snowquester'. At The Vatican, 'No Rush' To Set Conclave; And Fake Bishop Tries To Get In. And here are more early headlines: Senate Panel Expected To Vote On Brennan's CIA Nomination. (Politico) North Korea Warns It... | npr | {
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A Love-Hate History: Oil And Fishing In The Gulf | [
"The local fisherman feared their way of life was in jeopardy when the first oilmen arrived in Cajun south Louisiana. But over the last half century, the two industries learned to live together. Oil and gas brought jobs and opportunity for many families. Now, with the offshore oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, some... | [
"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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White House Pledges Support for Gonzales | [
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Senate Passes Health Care Bill. Now What? | [
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The Colorful Secret Of The Pea Aphid | [
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"2: Writer CYNTHIA HEIMEL is a columnist for The Village Voice, and a witty observer of what goes on between men and women in this society. Her books include, \"Sex Tips for Girls,\" \"Enough About You,\" and \"If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?\" Her latest book is \"Get Your Tongue out of my M... | npr | {
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Review: Laurie Anderson & Kronos Quartet, 'Landfall' | [
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Mueller Brings More Charges Against Manafort, Gates | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Giuliani: Trump Might Refuse Mueller Subpoenas Or Take The Fifth. -- Putin To Start Historic Fourth Term As Russian Leader. -- Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt. -- In Traditional First-Lady Style, Melania Trump To Unveil Her Policy G... | npr | {
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Letters: French Riots, Churches and the IRS | [
"Michele Norris reads from listeners' letters. This week's letters include comments on the reporting of riots in France; an interview with the reverend of a Pasadena, Calif., church that the IRS says may have violated its tax-exempt status by criticizing the war in Iraq during the 2004 election; and a story about u... | [
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Quel Dommage! Sarkozy Denies Corruption Claim | [
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"Stories: 1) Marcus Stern: On the Trail of Congressional Corruption 2) 'Bug' Out: Friedkin's Latest Scratches Thriller Itch 3) Ibrahim Ferrer, 'Mi Sueño'"
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State Lawmakers Attempt To Counter Ballot Initiatives | [
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Watch The 2017 Emmy Awards With NPR | [
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"Stories: 1) Paul Farmer Examines Haiti 'After The Earthquake' 2) From Bop To Baroque: The Modern Jazz Quartet 3) Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week"
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Repealing Law In 'Baby Veronica' Case Would Be 'Tragic,' Says Author | [
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Report: Pentagon 'Beginning Review Of Syria Options.' -- Santorum's Wins: Huge? Meaningless? In Between? -- Egyptian Judge Says Foreign Groups Have Been Working There Illegally. Among the day's other top stories: Read More -- Iran Can Hit U.S. Forces Around The World, Diplo... | npr | {
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Training a New Generation to be Shinto Priests | [
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Biden's Early Legislation Decisions Win Praise From Strategists | [
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Check The Cloud To 'See' Obama's Oval Office Address | [
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Cronenberg & Mortensen, Making 'Eastern Promises' | [
"Viggo Mortensen stars in Eastern Promises, a new David Cronenberg thriller set in London, in the dangerous underworld of sex trafficking. The film was written by Steve Knight, who wrote the screenplay for Dirty Pretty Things. Cronenberg and Mortensen's last collaboration was the acclaimed 2005 film A History of ... | [
"Stories: 1) Reilly and Kasdan, Having Fun with 'Walk Hard' 2) Martin Looks Back at 'Merry Little Christmas'"
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The New Republic: Want To Fuel Your Car With Corn? Try Burning It. | [
"Corn-based ethanol has suffered a few whacks in recent months. First, new studies suggested that when you took indirect land-use effects into account, corn-based ethanol could produce more greenhouse-gas emissions than gasoline. (That is, when American farmers start planting corn for fuel instead of food, that dri... | [
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USDA Seeks to Ramp Up Mad Cow Testing | [
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John Paul's Rise Toward Sainthood: Going Too Fast? | [
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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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Pittsburgh Celebrates Juneteenth, Commemorates The Life Of Antwon Rose | [
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A Bittersweet Guide to the Best V-Day Chocolate | [
"If life is like a box of chocolates, picking out a box to give is even harder: You never know what you're gonna get. That's why a team of NPR employees spent the past two weeks blind taste-testing more than 30 brands of chocolate from all over the world. (A tough job, I know. We sacrifice.) From Whitman's Samplers... | [
"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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How I Made It: Kichwa Hatari | [
"In this segment of our \"How I Made It\" series, Charlie Uruchima shares his journey with his ancestral language and tells us how he created \"Kichwa Hatari,\" the first Kichwa-language radio station in the U.S. From a bedroom-turned-radio studio, to building an entire community of radio hosts and language activis... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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New Orleans Enters New Phase on Ash Wednesday | [
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"Good morning, here are the stories we're following today: Anti-U.S. Protests Spread; Attack Against U.S. Embassy In Yemen. (AP) Hints Of Progress In Chicago Teachers' Strike. (AP) Federal Reserve Ends Policy Meeting; Investors Wait For News On Possible Stimulus Action. (Wall Street Journal) Dutch Voters Back Pro-E... | npr | {
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Serbians Mourn Slain Prime Minister Djindjic | [
"Tens of thousands of mourners march through Belgrade behind the coffin of Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic, who was shot and killed by gunmen March 12. Meanwhile, some fear the assassination could lead to political instability. Hear Dan Serwer, director of the Balkans Initiative at the U.S. Institute of Peace."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Deadline Passes, The Fate Of ISIS Hostages Is Uncertain. -- South Africa Grants Parole To Notorious Apartheid-Era Death Squad Leader. And here are more early headlines: U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Protecting LGBT Rights Worldwide. (Reuters) Idaho Lawmakers Reject L... | npr | {
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Conflict Brewing Over Breakaway Georgian Province | [
"Russia and its pro-Western neighbor Georgia are teetering on the edge of a military conflict over Georgia's separatist province, Abkhazia. Moscow is providing economic support to the tiny province, and a bitter standoff over Abkaz independence is pitting Russia against the West. Abkhazia seems like it should be a ... | [
"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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The War from Southern Iraq | [
"As U.S. forces have pushed north from Kuwait into Iraq, they've passed through towns and villages of Southern Iraq. Reports from those towns and villages suggest the Iraqi government and the ruling Baath party no longer are in charge, but in their stead, it's not clear who is in charge. Reporter Sam Howe Verhovek ... | [
"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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Show 324 | New York NY | [
"From New York City, this week's program features a fiery performance of the music of Argentinian composer, Alberto Ginastera performed by a 16-year-old cellist from New York, a young oboist shares some beautiful thoughts about his Honduran immigrant parents and what they've taught him, and an unusually self motiva... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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'Star Trek' Actor William Shatner To Release Blues Album | [
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For Nigerians Fleeing Boko Haram, A Desperate Life On The Run | [
"Hopes were raised when the Nigerian military announced a cease-fire last month with the militants of Boko Haram, who have been fighting for years to impose Islamic law on Nigeria. But the Islamist extremists denied there was a truce and have intensified deadly attacks and kidnappings in recent weeks, seizing terri... | [
"Oct. 11 is the \"International Day of the Girl\" – proclaimed by the U.N. as a time to look at the challenges girls face and to promote their \"empowerment\" and human rights. What kind of year has it been for girls? We looked at the stories we've done over the past year, and the headlines alone captured both the ... | npr | {
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Tough Attorney General Pick Loretta Lynch Vies For Senate Confirmation | [
"President Obama's choice to be the next attorney general grew up in a state where her parents fought for the right to vote. Loretta Lynch is a North Carolina native who hails from a long line of preachers. Her academic talent propelled her into some of the country's elite institutions. Now Lynch is trying to win S... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Chinese City Discovers Paying For Cigarette Butts Was Too Successful | [
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Tour De France Takes Off | [
"The Tour de France starts today in Monaco, and despite all the turmoil and troubles of recent times, this year's Tour is forecast to be one of the most exciting ever. The organizers hope to re-emphasize the race as a test of the riders, not their supporting technology. Drug testing will be tougher than ever, and ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Colbert Show' Back From Iraq 2) Wussy: Strong Work, And Not Without Pain"
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Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His 2nd Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More | [
"For years, Ely Bair dealt with migraine headaches, jaw pain and high blood pressure, until a dentist recommended surgery to realign his jaw to get to the root of his health problems. The fix would involve two surgeries over a couple of years and wearing braces on his teeth before and in between the procedures. Bai... | [
"Good afternoon. Here are some headlines we're watching: Paul Ryan Campaigns On Medicare In Florida - With His Mom. (Politico) GM Recalls Nearly 250,000 SUVs Over Potential Fire Hazard. (Detroit News) John Lennon's Murderer Faces Seventh Parole Hearing Next Week. (CNN) In Apparent Diplomatic Thaw, Egyptian Presiden... | npr | {
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Giant Cellphone Bill Shocks Florida Woman | [
"Celina Aarons' deaf brother communicates via text message. She usually pays about $175 a month for his cellphone. But when he went to Canada without an international plan, the bill was more than $200,000. A Miami TV station intervened, and now T-Mobile says Aarons only owes $2,500. She has six months to pay."
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Why Are Sunsets Getting Later Before The Winter Solstice? | [
"The earliest sunset of the year has already happened, even though the shortest day of the year isn’t until Dec. 21. In Texas, the earliest sunset was last week. In parts of Alabama, it was late last month. In New England, it was in the last few days. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Gaboury Benoit, ... | [
"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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Teen and Her Violin Are a Perfect Match | [
"Violinist Elicia Silverstein, 16, says her personality fits her choice of instrument. \"I need to have things a certain way,\" she explains. \"Violin is very precise, just like me.\" Elicia also plays viola and enjoys its soulful sound, but violin is definitely her first love. She plays the 1st mvt. of Debussy's V... | [
"Stories: 1) Dan Fante: Reliving Addictions One Page At A Time 2) Hot Chip Brings Romance To The Dance Floor 3) Damon and Soderbergh, An Informative Pair 4) Two Movie Islands, One Worth Visiting"
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President, Congress, Face Off on Children's Health | [
"Congressional Democrats are on the offensive after Bush vetoed the State Children's Health Insurance Program. We hear from Representative Chris Van Hollen, head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Republican Roy Blunt, the Minority Whip."
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In Your Ear: Recording Artists Share Their Admiration | [
"Grammy Award-winning songstress Jill Scott explains what she listens to just before a performance. Also, hear members of the band VHS or BETA, and new artist Alice Smith, share what music gets them through the day."
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'The Haunting Of Alma Fielding' Is A Ghost Story — And A Tale Of Power And Fear | [
"The verb \"to haunt\" can mean \"to practice habitually, busy oneself with, take part in\" and \"to frequent a place,\" but it isn't entirely clear when it began to apply to supernatural phenomena like spirits or ghosts. Etymology Online has it that this use \"perhaps was in Proto-Germanic, but if so it was lost o... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Inside' A Backup Singer's Journey To Center Stage 2) The Lyrics And Legacy Of Stephen Foster 3) A Rich Satire About Street Art, Or Is It A Hoax?"
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Nice Things In 2018 With 'It's Been A Minute' Host Sam Sanders | [
"NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sam Sanders, host of NPR's It's Been a Minute podcast, about what gave him joy in 2018."
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With The Birkin Bag, Hermes Plays Hard to Get | [
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Obama on Primary Eve | [
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FDA Nominee Defends Actions on Morning-After Pill | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility. -- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen. -- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain. -- Facebook Updates Community Stand... | npr | {
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White Author Says, 'I'm Down' | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Candidates Just Wanna Have Fund, Best of Seven, and I Feel Fine."
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President-Elect Biden Says America Is Back. Is That True? | [
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Is This Pledge a Lemon; Out With the Old, In With the Old; and Time Is on Their Side."
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ISIS Sending Fighters To Target Europe, In Waves Of Attacks | [
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Grammy Award winning jazz musician WYNTON MARSALIS | [
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Trump Administration Outlines Emerging Strategy On Afghanistan | [
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Predicting the Future of Reefs in Peril | [
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Jim Noir: Nostalgia Looks Forward | [
"English singer-songwriter Jim Noir joins World Cafe host David Dye with a few songs from his eponymous second album. The new disc features infectious psychedelic pop tunes that recall classic '60s pop while remaining rooted in the here and now. With his latest release, Noir mixes nostalgia-inducing harmonies with ... | [
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Why Do Kangaroos Bounce? | [
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