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Pinochet - Chile Reaction | [
"The British government has decided against extraditing former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to Spain for trial. A British court found Pinochet was too ill to stand trial. This could set the stage for Pinochet to return to Chile. Robert speaks to Marie-Armelle LaFaury, a freelance reporter based in Santiago... | [
"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Battle Over Self-Driving Cars Goes To Court In Case Between Google's Waymo And Uber | [
"There's a battle brewing in a San Francisco courtroom over the future of self-driving vehicles. It involves two of the biggest names in Silicon Valley — Uber, and Google's subsidiary Waymo. Opening arguments began Monday. At issue is whether Uber stole valuable intellectual property when it hired Waymo's star eng... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Freddie Gray Update: New Speculation On His Death, And Peaceful Protests. -- Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Choose Chicago To Host His Presidential Library. (USA Today) Vt. Senator Sanders Declar... | npr | {
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Housing Froze in February; Construction 'Starts' Dropped Sharply | [
"February's brutal winter weather across much of the nation did a number on home construction. The Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development say there was a 5.9% plunge in \"privately-owned housing starts\" last month. Translation: Work began on 575,000 homes and apartments (that's an annual rat... | [
"Stories: 1) Is Wall Street At Fault For Mortgage Meltdown? 2) Economy's Woes Mean Housing Crisis For Pets, Too"
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NYT's David Leonhardt: GOP's Tax Plan Will Hurt Middle Class | [
"Congress hopes to wrap up the GOP’s tax plan before Christmas. The New York Times’ David Leonhardt says it will hurt middle-class families. He’s with us. This show airs Monday at 10 a.m. EST. Guest: David Leonhardt, New York Times op-ed columnist. (@DLeonhardt) From Tom’s Reading List: New York Times: Will T... | [
"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: A Surprising Revelation About the GOP Front-Runner; The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Clean Undies; Palin vs. Couric Round 2."
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Philadelphia Holds Martin Luther King Day Of Service | [
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'Hurt Locker' Producer In Hot Water Over E-Mail | [
"The Academy Awards are just days away and the lobbying for Oscars has reached a frenetic pace. John Horn, who covers the movie industry for <em>The Los Angeles Times</em>, discusses why a co-producer of the Oscar-nominated <em>Hurt Locker</em> is in hot water with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science."
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"Stories: 1) 'Client 9' Filmmaker Focuses On Spitzer's Foes 2) Taylor Swift: Country-Pop With Joyous Ambition"
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Policast for January 16, 2008 | [
"The latest on the 35W bridge investigation; state economist says Minnesota is in a recession"
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Afghan Voters Head To Polls Amid Threats, Fraud | [
"Voters in Afghanistan head to the polls on Saturday to elect a new parliament. But the growing war between the Taliban and U.S.-led coalition and predictions of widespread fraud could render these elections less credible than last year’s controversial presidential polls. Such concerns have many voters thinking the... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Obama Announces U.S. Will Lift Arms Embargo Against Vietnam. -- String Of Attacks In Pro-Regime Cities In Syria Leave Scores Dead. And here are more early headlines: Obama Confirms Death Of Taliban Leader In Drone Strike. (New York Times) Iraq Moves To Retake Fallujah F... | npr | {
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'Good Time Charlie' Wilson Dies At 76 | [
"Former Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson has died of a heart attack at the age of 76. His colorful life inspired the movie <em>Charlie Wilson's War.</em> In Texas, Wilson is remembered for his free-spirited lifestyle that earned him the nickname \"Good Time Charlie.\""
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"Stories: 1) 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Gears Up for New Season 2) Evangelist D. James Kennedy Dies at Age 76"
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For Dissidents, Escape Means Fighting From Afar | [
"The case of Chen Guancheng, the blind Chinese dissident who sought refuge at the U.S. embassy in Beijing last week, could soon be resolved. Chen was released into Chinese custody earlier this week after six days at the embassy. He's now recovering at a Beijing hospital from injuries he suffered during his escape f... | [
"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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Eric Weiner Reports Israeli And Palestinian Negotiators | [
"seem to be closer to reaching an agreement on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Hebron. The development came amid controversy over French President Chirac's visit to Israel yesterday."
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"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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Maine Voters Weigh Bear-Baiting Ban | [
"Residents of Maine will vote Nov. 2 on whether the state should continue to allow black bears to be killed through the use of bait, hounds and traps. The issue pits animal rights activists against big-game hunters -- and state wildlife biologists. North Country Radio's Susan Chisholm reports."
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California Song: "California Stopover" by the The Ladybug Transistor | [
"This week we continue our California Songs series with the Brooklyn band, Ladybug Transistor. We spoke with the band's lead singer and songwriter Gary Olson about the story behind their song, \"California Stopover.\""
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"Looking for music that's soothing without being sentimental? Listen to \"Guilty,\" by Courtney Marie Andrews; \"Sleeping Without You Is a Dragg,\" by Swamp Dogg; and \"End of My Rope,\" by Pokey LaFarge."
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New Mix: Car Seat Headrest, Anna Calvi, Wire, More | [
"On this edition of All Songs Considered, we hear the first all-new music from Car Seat Headrest in four years. What's fascinating about this song is how Will Toledo challenged himself to make music differently than in the past. This new song, \"Can't Cool Me Down,\" features Will on synthesizer, organ, programmed ... | [
"Happy Friday the 13th! On this week's New Music Friday, All Song Considered's Robin Hilton speaks with NPR's Ann Powers, Stephen Thompson, Lars Gotrich, and Sidney Madden about the best new releases of the week. Highlights include Wiz Khalifa's long-awaited followup to the 2011 pop-rap breakout Rolling Papers, the... | npr | {
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Hacking Death Of U.K. Soldier Prompts Anti-Muslim Attacks | [
"There's been a sharp rise in anti-Muslim attacks and intimidation in the U.K. since last week's hacking death of British soldier Lee Rigby by two men who said they killed him in the name of Islam. The Guardian newspaper says that Tell Mama, a hotline for reporting such attacks, registered 193 incidents by Monday e... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Three Marines Killed In Early Shooting At Base In Virginia. Obama Closes Trip To Israel, West Bank With Memorial Visits. Cyprus Gets Cold Shoulder From From Russia On Bailout Aid. And here are more early headlines: South Korea Retracts Claim That China Behind Cyber Attack... | npr | {
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Pope Francis Announces Window To Forgive Women Who Had Abortions | [
"Pope Francis is giving all priests a window of discretion to forgive women who have had abortions. The window is during the upcoming holy year, which will begin in December."
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"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Actress Angelina Jolie Shares Story Of Her Double Mastectomy. -- Russian Security Service Claims To Have Uncovered CIA Agent. -- Afghan Taxes Weigh Heavily On U.S. Contractors, Report Says. -- Book News: Amazon Debuts Its Virtual Currency. Other stories of the morning: -- \"IR... | npr | {
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+1: A Conversation With Matt Martians And Syd Of The Internet | [
"Timmhotep Aku is an NPR Music contributor and occasional guest host for our +1 podcasts. This week he talks with Matt Martians and Syd of the soul band The Internet."
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"Stories: 1) Timberlake On 'N Sync, Acting And Bringing Sexy Back 2) Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 3) If A TV Show Turns 50 And No One Notices..."
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John B. Taylor: Global Financial Wars | [
"John B. Taylor: Global Financial Wars — Forum talks with John B. Taylor, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution; professor of economics at Stanford University; and author of \"Global Financial Wars: The Untold Story of International Finance in the Post-9/11 World.\""
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Which Movements Move You | [
"Which movements move you most? In this week's Coming to Terms segment, commentator Miles Hoffman discusses the definition, structure and significance of symphonic movements."
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"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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Super Tuesday: Margins Matter In These Key States | [
"The big day is finally here — after tonight's Super Tuesday results, there will be a much clearer picture of how both the Republican and Democratic races could shake out. Will Donald Trump continue his dominance? Can Marco Rubio catch up? Can Ted Cruz rebound? Will Hillary Clinton roll through the South? Can Berni... | [
"We've been helping our friends at It's All Politics on the big story of the morning, which, as you've no doubt heard, is that after a nail-biter of a night, Mitt Romney took the Iowa primary by eight votes. Rick Santorum pulled a surprising turn around to end up second. Here's some of the territory we've covered o... | npr | {
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Corps of Engineers Scrambles to Drain New Orleans | [
"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has temporarily fixed one broken levee and punched some holes in others to begin draining water from New Orleans, flooded by water from Lake Pontchartrain in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Al Naomi, senior project manager of the Army Corps of Engineers, says the city should be... | [
"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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Pros and Cons to Raising Kids in the Big City | [
"The program convenes a special panel of New York Mocha Moms to mark its debut on New York City radio. This week, moms Felicia Bradford, JuJu Chang, Cheryl Grimes-Nelson and regular <em>Mocha Mom</em> Jolene Ivey discuss the challenges and rewards of raising children in the big city."
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"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Watch Live: PBS Presents, 'Armed In America' | [
"PBS highlights how gun violence affects communities in the United States during Armed In America, a special two-night event featuring two documentaries and town halls. The films air on at 10:25 p.m. ET Monday, May 9, and 9:25 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 10, followed by town hall discussions moderated by All Things Con... | [
"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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FDR, the Permanent President | [
"Today's the anniversary of Franklin D. Roosevelt being elected to his fourth term."
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Austria to Return Paintings to Jewish Heir | [
"The Austrian National Gallery is being compelled by a national arbitration board to return five paintings by Gustav Klimt to a Los Angeles woman, the heir of a Jewish family that had its art stolen by the Nazis. The paintings are estimated to be worth at least $150 million."
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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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Ethiopia/Eritrea Peace Plan | [
"Host Bob Edwards talks to reporter John Ogulnik in Addis Ababa about an international plan to end the border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The peace plan was brokered by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and sets up a demilitarized zone along the border between the two countries."
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Letters: Twins, Stunned Reporter, Bleepity-Bleep | [
"Melissa Block and Robert Siegel read from listeners' letters and e-mails, including responses about stories on twins separated at birth, one of our reporters getting stunned, and \"bleeping\" for comedic effect. There was also praise for a report about top Marine lawyer Lt. Col. Colby Vokey, and some advice about... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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Congressional Aides Fired For Tweeting About On-Job Drinking And More | [
"Journalists who have worked with congressional staffers over the years will tell you that they are, by and large, hardworking, dedicated, able and discreet. Of course, there are exceptions, like the three aides fired this week by Rep. Rick Larsen, a Washington State Democrat, for apparently drinking on the job and... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- In Syria, Peace Plan 'Is Unraveling'. -- Pentagon Condemns Actions Of Soldiers Posing With Suicide Bombers' Remains. -- Ted Nugent Stands Firm, Secret Service To Look Into His Words About Obama. Other stories making news: Read More -- \"Obama, Romney In Dead Heat Among Registe... | npr | {
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China Visit Protests | [
"-- NPR's Ted Clark reports Chinese President Jiang Zemin faces plenty of opposition protests today when he goes to the White House to meet with President Clinton."
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At Your Leisure: Episode 25 | [
"Join NPR's Scott Simon as he talks to Daniel Holloway about the latest Sundance gossip, a British scientist who studied that we can hear a smile in a person's voice, Weekend Edition's children's literature critic, Daniel Pinkwater, about a book of poetry, \"Flamingos on the Roof.\" Also listen to stories about an... | [
"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 875 2) Latino USA Episode 876 3) Latino USA Episode 877"
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Scientists Try Getting To Bottom Of Sitting | [
"How much sitting is too much? If you're a blogger, you don't even need to ask. However much you sit, it's way too much. But considering humans have been sitting for, oh, four million years or so if not longer, scientists apparently don't know some key information about the whole sitting thing. For instance, that o... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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GOP Wants Pentagon Protected From Automatic Cuts | [
"The deadline for a deficit-cutting plan from the supercommittee is just two and a half weeks away. In the meantime, Defense Department officials and their advocates on Capitol Hill are scrambling to find ways to stave off mandatory cuts if the committee doesn't reach an agreement."
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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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Graduating as Teen Parents | [
"Teen parents face stiff odds when it comes to finishing school. Rebecca Plevin tells us the story of a young California couple that did — and stayed together in the process."
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"Stories: 1) Crucial Moments, Courageous Decisions 2) Lafayette Gilchrist: '3'"
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House Votes To Urge VP Pence To Remove President Trump From Power | [
"The House of Representatives votes Tuesday on a resolution demanding that Vice President Pence invoke the 25th Amendment, a move that would strip President Trump of power for the remaining week of his presidency. But should Pence not do so, House Democrats say they have the votes to impeach Trump for a second time... | [
"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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Prevnar: A New Vaccine | [
"NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on a new vaccine for kids called Prevnar, which is meant to combat some rare strains of meningitis and pneumonia. Newly approved for use by pediatricians, the vaccine is in heavy demand from parents who have heard it treats ear infections too."
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"Criminal Charges in HP Spying Scandal. CDC Study Shows Health Effects of Perchlorate. End Music."
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Broncos, Ravens Pick Up Where They Left Off In NFL Opener | [
"The NFL season kicks off Thursday night, with reigning champs the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Denver Broncos. Pro football has some new rules and the league just settled a multi-million dollar class action lawsuit with players."
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Feeling the Cold Snap: U.S. Temperatures Drop | [
"Across the Northern Plains and the Eastern United States, the cold snap is blamed for at least seven deaths. Cook, Minn., had the coldest temperature today, according to the National Weather Service: 31 degrees below zero. \"Over the last couple of weeks, the El Nino has weakened a little bit,\" says Dennis Feltg... | [
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First-Class Postage Rate Will Rise To 49 Cents Next Month | [
"You'll soon need some 3-cent stamps to go with those 46-cent ones. Regulators on Tuesday authorized the increase, and beginning Jan. 26, it'll cost 49 cents to send a first-class letter. Bulk rate mail, periodicals and package service rates will go up 6 percent, The Associated Press says. Regulators rejected a req... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In China, Obama Touts Visa Deal, Progress On Free-Trade Pact. -- Bombing At Nigerian High School Kills Dozens. -- Will Jeb Bush Run For President? His Brother Says Maybe. -- Study: Detergent Pods Can Harm Children Who Play With Them. And here are more early headlines: C... | npr | {
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Google Glass Didn't Disappear. You Can Find It On The Factory Floor | [
"Remember Google Glass? They're the headsets that look like regular glasses but have a small computer on the side to speak to and access the Internet. If that's not ringing a bell, it could be because Google Glass fizzled out and was discontinued in the consumer market. But now, it's getting a second life in the ma... | [
"Good morning, here are our top stories: For Obama, Vindication, Not A Mandate. World Reacts To Obama's Reelection. Republicans Keep The House; Democrats To Retain Senate. And here are other morning headlines: Powerful Winter Storm Aims For Region Affected By Superstorm Sandy. (National Weather Service) Syrian Rebe... | npr | {
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DJ Rekha Fusing Native, New Sounds | [
"Critically acclaimed DJ Rekha crafted a sound all her own with music that merges the traditional Bhangra music of South Asia with modern-day hip-hop beats. Her debut album is titled, \"Rekha Presents Basement Bhangra.\" She talks with Farai Chideya about her influences and musical journey."
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"Stories: 1) Saxophone Stylings, With A South-Asian Flair 2) Green Goes Blue With 'Grant's First Stand' 3) 'Her Peers': A Gutsy Anthology Of Women Writers"
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Similarities With My Experience | [
"Thank you for publishing this story. Like many of the other people who have responded to your story, I too am a surviving spouse of a brain tumor victim. Like so many other people, I stopped, changed my plans and had to listen to the entire show. While my experience was much different than Rebecca’s, there are s... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality | [
"The rain fell fast and hard in Middle Tennessee over the weekend, harder than it has ever fallen before. Up to 17 inches of rain inundated parts of the state in less than 24 hours on Saturday. Streets turned into rivers. Water barreled through homes. At least 21 people died, and more are still missing. It was anot... | [
"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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Clashes and Religion in Europe, U.S. | [
"NPR's Sylvia Poggioli sends a letter from Europe in which she discusses the difference between the United States and Europe in their perceptions of religion. Poggioli says Europeans have been growing more and more secular, while Americans have been going in the opposite direction."
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Writer ERIC LAX. He's written a new biography "Bogart" (William Morrow, w/ A | [
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"Monty Python and the Holy Grail is being re-released in theatres this summer in anticipation of a new DVD release this Fall. We feature archive interviews with four of the players: http://www.pythononline.com for more info. Idle has also written a number of books. His latest is a comic science-fiction thriller, <E... | npr | {
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Ambulance Service A Struggle In Rural Colo. Counties | [
"Some rural counties are having trouble affording ambulance services. Urban ambulances have frequent calls and less territory to cover, which helps keep them afloat. But in more sparsely populated areas, calls can be few and far between. Funding for these emergency services are low-hanging fruit for counties facing... | [
"Good morning - here are our early stories: Obama, Romney Trade Jokes; Critics Aim At Obama's 'Optimal' Comment. Malala Stands For First Time Since Being Shot By Taliban, Doctors Say. And these headlines: Ill. Rep. Joe Walsh Says Abortions Not Needed To Save Women's Lives. (Politico) Syrian Jets Drop Cluster Bombs ... | npr | {
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U.S. Insider Trading Probe Widens | [
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"Good morning - while we wait for the Supreme Court's health care decision, we're following these stories: 'Hell In The Rearview Mirror' As Coloradoans Flee Wildfires. News Corp. Confirms Split; Rupert Murdoch Will Chair Both Companies. Record-Breaking Heat Moves From Midwest To Mid-Atlantic And Southeast. (Nationa... | npr | {
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Love and Life in the Written Word | [
"Writers Colin Channer and Kwame Dawes explore love, passion and identity within the African Diaspora in their latest literary works. Channer is the author of the best-seller, Waiting in Vain, and Kwame Dawes' debut novel is titled She's Gone. Both are organizers of The Calabash International Literary Festival. FA... | [
"A Year in the Life of a South African Teenager"
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Traits of a Good Concession Speech: Brevity, Grace | [
"By the end of Tuesday night, a few presidential candidates who had hoped for victory in New Hampshire will have to admit defeat. Political speech writers Kerry Tymchuk and Eli Attie talk with Robert Siegel about the art of crafting a concession speech. Both have had to write speeches for losing politicians. Tymch... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Most Victims Of Friday's Massacre In Syria Were Executed, U.N. Says. -- Good News: Beryl Weakened. Better News: It Drenched Parched Areas. -- Italy Rocked By Second Deadly Quake. -- How Do You Spell Precocious? 6-Year-Old Spelling Bee Contestant Would Know. Other top stories: ... | npr | {
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Marty Edwards, the Voice of Time Itself | [
"NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to remember long time radio broadcaster Marty Edwards, who was also the voice of the Universal Master Clock."
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New Federal Database Rates Nursing Homes | [
"Medicare unveils an online database that compares the performance of thousands of nursing homes. NPR's Lynn Neary talks with ElderCare manager Debra Sorensen about how the system works."
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Harvey Mason, Playing 'With All My Heart' | [
"Jazz drummer Harvey Mason has played with a constellation of musical stars over the years: Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Barry Manilow, Ray Charles, Freddie Hubbard -- even Christina Aguilara. He has performed on literally thousands of recordings over the course of his career. But it's been years sin... | [
"Stories: 1) New Albums By Booker T. And Allen Toussaint 2) Booker T. Jones: Onions, Potatoes, Other Essentials 3) Passionate About The Passive Voice"
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PHOTOS: Animals That Could Disappear Because Of Us | [
"Earth is facing an extinction crisis – and humans shoulder the blame. Wildlife poaching and illegal trade. Climate change. Urbanization. Mining. These are some of the myriad things we do that endanger animals and, in the process, damage our own well-being. Three-quarters of the Earth's estimated 8.7 million specie... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Las Vegas Attack Update: The Ones Who Were Lost. -- FBI Hopes Paddock's Girlfriend Can Provide Insight Into Las Vegas Attack. -- LISTEN: Amid Chaos In Las Vegas, Police Dispatches Reveal An Evolving Response. -- Nobel Prize In Chemistry Honors Views Of Human Cells Work... | npr | {
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After Quake, Haiti Seeks Better Business Climate | [
"Haitians see January's earthquake as a national tragedy of Biblical proportions. Haiti's small, politically connected business elite sees it as an opportunity — but not just to make money. Business owners say the quake offers a chance to refashion the corrupt, inefficient way things are done in Haiti, while marsha... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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Psychic Soldiers Populate 'Throwaways' — With Style | [
"Style matters, even when it's inside your brain. Caitlin Kittredge's comic Throwaways may deal with invisible and mysterious forces, but there's nothing low-key about artist Steven Sanders' character designs. The telekinetic protagonist, a psychic on the run from a top-secret military project, foregoes urban camou... | [
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Not My Job: We Quiz 'Orange Is The New Black' Author On Laundering (Clothes) | [
"Piper Kerman served time in minimum security prison for money laundering for a drug ring — and turned that experience into the book and TV show Orange Is the New Black — but how much does she know about actual laundering? We'll ask her three questions about washing clothes. Kerman now teaches writing to prison inm... | [
"Stories: 1) Ayelet Waldman: On Feeling Like A 'Bad Mother' 2) Paul McCartney: From Pop Music To Prose 3) 'Splice': Your Results May Vary (And Be Scary)"
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Europe Saw Fourfold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017 | [
"Measles is highly contagious, but easily preventable with a vaccine. However, the numbers of measles cases jumped sharply in Europe in 2017, according to new data released by the World Health Organization. In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared with 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks; Taliban Attack Kills 4 Soldiers. -- Heat, Spurs Headed To Game 7 After Stunning Game 6. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Policymakers To Release Economic Forecast Today. (Bloomberg) Thousands Of Brazilian Protesters Turn Ou... | npr | {
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Parking's Naughty Ones Get Help from Santa | [
"Some pretend-Santas are giving the jolly old elf a bad name this year, but one in Birmingham, England, is demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas. More than a dozen people have come out to their cars to find parking tickets and <EM>another</EM> message reading: \"Don't let this ticket spoil your Christmas. Here... | [
"May the Task Force Be With You; Mask Marketing; What's the Buzz?"
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New Orleans Braces For Gustav | [
"Gustav has become a powerful category 3 hurricane heading toward Cuba. It is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast Monday. Residents of New Orleans are preparing for Gustav, only three years after another category 3 hurricane, Katrina, devastated the city."
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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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They Might Be Giants | [
"Rock band They Might Be Giants are in their 25th year. Their newest record is \"The Else.\""
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"What's better, the movie or the book? In this word game, contestants mash up book and movie titles. Heard on DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back."
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Masters Of Sex,' 'Blue Jasmine' And John Gallagher Jr. | [
"William Masters and Virginia Johnson became famous for their studies of human sexuality. Blue Jasmine finds Woody Allen stuck in old ruts. Gallagher is a Tony Award-winning Broadway performer and plays a cable news producer in HBO's The Newsroom."
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"Stories: 1) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again 2) On DVD: 'Twin Peaks,' 'Seinfeld,' 'My So-Called Life' 3) Brad Bird and Patton Oswalt, Telling a Rat's Tale 4) 'American Gangster': An American Critique"
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Push To End Teens' Distracted Driving Targets Parents, Peers | [
"The statistics are grim: Highway crashes are the leading cause of death for young Americans. While such fatalities had declined in recent years, overall highway deaths were up last year. Deaths of 16- and 17-year-olds increased nearly 20 percent from the previous year, based on preliminary data. The government has... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Louisville Player's Surgery A Success; Leg Break Shouldn't End His Career -- Texas On 'High Alert' After District Attorney's Killing -- It's Almost Cicada Time! Help Radiolab Track #Swarmageddon -- Book News: Shakespeare Was A Tax Evader And Food Hoarder, Researchers Say -- If... | npr | {
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Psssst? Want to See an Exit Poll? | [
"I would love, LOVE to leak you all the secret exit polls so you can go to bed early. But guess what? NPR didn't shell out the bucks to get the data, which, after all, aren't reliable and are out of date in about three hours. But I can do the next best thing: link to all the places to get the expensive dope. The W... | [
"Korva reads three quotes from the weeks news: Does Another One Bite The Dust?, Liar, Liar ... Pants On Fire, and Thank You Siri, May I Have Another."
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Kushner Family Pitch To Chinese Investors Highlights Controversial Visa Program | [
"The Kushner family's pitch to investors in China this weekend raised questions about conflicts of interest, and once again raised the profile of a controversial investor visa program known as EB-5. It's designed to create American jobs with foreign investors but has been abused."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Avoid Atlanta Until Storm Passes, Governor Tells Truckers. -- Coming Out Has Complicated Player's Prospects, NFL Execs Say. And here are more early headlines: British Flooding Worsens; Thames River Reaches Highest Ever Stage. (Financial Times) Syrian Peace Talks Resume ... | npr | {
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The New High Shcool Class: Seniors Who Must Retake
Exit Exam | [
"For the first time ever, California's high schools have a new class of students -- the previous year's seniors who did not pass the California High School Exit Exam."
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Excerpt: 'Blonde Faith' | [
"Blonde Faith is set in Los Angeles in 1967. In this scene, Easy Rawlins begins his investigation into what happened to his friend, Vietnam vet and former Marine Christmas Black. Black has disappeared after leaving his adopted 8-year-old Vietnamese daughter on Rawlins' doorstep with no explanation. Rawlins, at the ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Open Thread: Sound Off on the BPP, 10.02.07 | [
"Gentle reader writes to say: \"A quick request: Could you drop a daily stub of a blog for discussion of the day's show?\" Yes, we could. And here it is, the first open thread for you to take today's edition of The Bryant Park Project to town, to task, to pieces. I'll start: Joe Palca's report on the E. coli pani... | [
"Guest: Walter R. Borneman, Writer (archive from 10/25/04)"
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Economic Outlook: Lawsuits, Lending and Interest Rates | [
"Bank of America may bail out home mortgage lender Countrywide. While Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke hints at an interest rate cut, he won't utter the \"r\" word: recession."
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Race And The Controversial History Of 'Stand Your Ground' Laws | [
"Historian Caroline Light says \"stand your ground\" laws were written for white, heterosexual, property-owning men. What happens when other people take up arms, in defense against white supremacists?"
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When Tech Workers Arrive On Visa, What About Their Spouses? | [
"This week, spouses of high-tech foreign workers got some good news: the federal government will begin offering some work permits. A lot of tech companies in the U.S. hire foreign workers who come here on H-1B visas, but their spouses — mostly wives — have long pointed to a major drawback. They haven't been allowed... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Nurses, Kitties, Ghosts And Robots: What Was Your Favorite Costume? | [
"Like a lot of kids — maybe more commonly girls — I went through a Florence Nightingale phase. My fears of illness, hospitals, sick people, blood and needles, along with my limited aptitude for science mean I probably would not have been cut out for a life in medicine, but I loved the stories about her caring for t... | [
"Good morning: here are our early stories: Chinese Author, Mo Yan, Awarded 2012 Nobel Prize In Literature. Presidential Candidates Set Their Sights On Colorado's Latinos. And here are more early headlines: Biden, Ryan Prepare For High-Stakes Vice Presidential Debate. (Reuters) Yemeni Guard At U.S. Embassy Killed In... | npr | {
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AIDS Drugs in Africa | [
"NPR's Brenda Wilson reports on a court case starting this week to block South Africa from importing cheaper AIDS drugs. The pharmaceutical industry is trying to strike down a law allowing the government to bring in the generic medicines."
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"EPA Suit. Medicare Drug Coverage. End Music."
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Beer Or Sugar Water? For Flies, The Choice Is Pale Ale | [
"Scientists in California think they've figure out why flies like beer. That may sound a bit trivial, but in fact it could lead to new ways of combating plant and animal pests. That flies like beer is well known. \"The attraction of flies to beer was first reported in the early 1920s,\" says Anupama Dahanukar. She'... | [
"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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Peet's Coffee Sold For Nearly $1 Billion | [
"Joh. A. Benckiser is buying the coffee chain that Dutch-born Alfred Peet started in Berkeley, Calif., in the 1960s. The shop inspired Starbucks' founders, and Peet taught them how to roast coffee. Unlike Starbucks, Peet's stayed small, with about 200 stores. The headquarters will remain in northern California."
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"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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Turkish State, Kurdish Separatists at Odds | [
"The long-simmering guerilla conflict between the Turkish state and Kurdish separatists, known as the PKK, has escalated in recent weeks. The rising tensions have led to a massive troop buildup in southeastern Turkey, and to threats that the Turkish military may launch cross-border attacks to root out PKK rebels ta... | [
"Good Friday morning - here are our early stories: Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Small Tsunami. And here are more early headlines: Skittish Investors Waiting For Latest Unemployment Rate News. (MarketWatch) Egyptian Opposition Refuses To Hold Talks With President Morsi. (BBC) Hamas Political Leader Vi... | npr | {
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New York Struggling, COVID-19 Mortality Rates, Presidential Approval Polls | [
"In New York, hospitals are inundated with COVID-19 patients. More data from testing is giving researchers a better picture of the disease's mortality rate. And more Americans currently approve of Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis than don't."
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Jose Gonzalez: Acoustic Pop Gets Worldly | [
"With his tenderly plucked acoustic guitar, gently emotional melodies and thoughtful lyrics, 29-year-old Jose Gonzalez is a rising star. Adored by legions of critics and fans, he's attracted a worldwide audience to match his heritage: Born in Sweden to Argentine parents, Gonzalez is well on his way to U.S. stardom.... | [
"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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Undecided Voters On Impeachment | [
"We spoke to voters who have not yet decided which candidate they're voting for in the 2020 election. They tell us who they're considering, why, and what might sway them by November."
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Cuba's Version Of Craigslist | [
"In the past few months, a Web site called Revolico.com has been revolutionizing business in Cuba. It's very similar to Craigslist, but with a Cuban twist: there are lots of ads for 1948 cars and computer parts that are smuggled onto the island in suitcases. Nick Miroff, a reporter for GlobalPost.com, has written ... | [
"Good morning - we're looking at these stories today: Fierce Fighting Continues In Syria As U.N. General Assembly Prepares To Vote. It's 'Kiss In' Day At Chick-Fil-A For Gay Rights Activists. China Gets Hit With Two Hurricanes, Just Hours Apart. (CNN) Tropical Storm Ernesto Forms In Caribbean, Heading For Gulf Of M... | npr | {
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Short Stories In 'Orange World' | [
"NPR's Scott Simon speaks with author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Karen Russell about her new, otherworldly, collection of short stories, <em>Orange World.</em>"
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"Stories: 1) 'Sirius' Poetry From New Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin 2) Stephen King: The 'Craft' Of Writing Horror Stories 3) 'I Am Love': A 'Madame Bovary' For Our Century"
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Forget The Book, Have You Read This Irresistible Story On Blurbs? | [
"Whatever the old adage might warn, there is a bit of merit to judging a book by its cover — if only in one respect. Consider the blurb, one of the most pervasive, longest-running — and, at times, controversial — tools in the publishing industry. For such a curious word, the term \"blurb\" has amassed a number of m... | [
"Stories: 1) Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? 2) Adrian Tomine, Drawing Delicately from Life 3) Believe It or Not, 'Lost' Returns for a New Season"
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XP Takes Another Step Toward Retirement | [
"If you're reading this post at work, chances are that your computer is running Windows XP. But Microsoft really, really wishes that wasn't the case -- and it's taking an incremental step to make its wish come true. As of Friday, Microsoft will no longer allow PC manufacturers to preinstall Windows XP on new netboo... | [
"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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House Easily Passes Fixes To Health-Care Law | [
"As expected, House Democrats had the votes Thursday evening to pass the legislation that fixed the health care law they passed earlier in the week. The vote for final passage of the reconciliation bill was 220 to 207. The Senate passed the same bill earlier in the day. The Kaiser Family Foundation has a lengthy co... | [
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China and Its Neighbors, Part 3: India | [
"In October 1962, Americans were glued to their TVs and radios as the Cuban missile crisis unfolded, worried about the prospect of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. But halfway across the world, high in the Himalayas, India and China were at war over a disputed border region. The war ended with a large swath of ... | [
"Post-9/11 Border Security Strains U.S.-Mexico Relations. Farmers Seek Relief for Summer's Heat Damage to Crops. End Music."
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Biden And Sanders Cancel Election Night Events Due To Coronavirus Concerns | [
"Updated at 5:05 p.m. ET Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden have canceled their respective rallies tonight in Cleveland, Ohio, with the campaigns citing public health concerns amid the coronavirus outbreak. \"Out of concern for public health and safety, we are canceling tonight's rally in Cleveland,\" Mike Casca, Sanders... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- No Closer To DACA Deal, Republicans Push Plan B To Keep Government Open. -- Ex-CIA Officer Arrested On Suspicion Of Exposing U.S. Spy Network In China. -- Majority Of National Park Service Board Resigns Citing Administration Indifference. -- Opioid Crisis Blamed For Sha... | npr | {
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Volkswagen Makes 'Goodwill' Gesture To Defrauded Diesel Owners | [
"Volkswagen is offering its diesel vehicle owners $1,000 in incentives, in what it calls \"a first step\" toward regaining their loyalty following the scandal over faked emissions tests. The package is available to about 480,000 customers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico with 2-liter, four-cylinder diesel vehicles. They... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: UBS To Pay $1.5 Billion For 'Routine And Widespread' Rate Rigging. President Obama Is 'Time' Magazine's 'Person Of The Year'. Newtown Shootings: Funerals Continue; Biden To Lead Task Force. And here are more early headlines: Conn. Medical Examiner Investigating Whether New... | npr | {
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Alien Dramas Invade Fall Network Season | [
"Three new network dramas debut this week. <EM>Day to Day</EM> television critic Andrew Wallenstein says that they all have one thing in common -- aliens. <EM>Threshold</EM>, <EM>Surface</EM> and <EM>Invasion</EM> all make their TV debut this September."
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Deficit Panel Meets, Vows To Get The Job Done | [
"On Capitol Hill, a newly formed Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, dubbed the \"supercommittee,\" met Thursday for the first time. Its marching orders: come up with a plan by Thanksgiving to shrink deficits by at least $1.2 trillion, agree on it, and make sure it can also pass both the House and the Sena... | [
"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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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Reacts To Trump's Proposed Gun Control Measures | [
"President Trump surprised lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday when he called for a strong package of gun control measures. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and chair of the House Second Amendment Caucus, about his reaction to those comments."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Biden: McConnell Refused To Sign Bipartisan Statement On Russian Interference. -- Trump Lashes Out After Schumer Withdraws Offer On Border Wall. -- Remains Of 5 Gas Rig Workers Recovered After Explosion In Oklahoma. -- The Memo, The Bureau And The Missing Texts: Get Cau... | npr | {
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Columbia Graduate Andrés Caballero Receives NPR 'Above The Fray Fellowship' | [
"NPR AND THE JOHN ALEXANDER PROJECT SELECT ABOVE THE FRAY INTERNATIONAL REPORTING FELLOW ANDRÉS CABALLERO October 10, 2013; Washington, D.C. – NPR and the John Alexander Project are proud to announce the fourth recipient of their joint international reporting program, the Above the Fray Fellowship. Andrés Caballero... | [
"The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today the 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients and NPR earned four awards! The winner of the Radio Network: Feature Reporting award was \"Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That.\" The team included: Martin Kaste and Denice Rios... | npr | {
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Manoush Zomorodi: Has Constant Stimulation Replaced Boredom? | [
"Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode Attention Please. About Manoush Zomorodi's TED Talk With a never-ending stream of stimulation, we rarely experience boredom. But tech podcast host Manoush Zomorodi says we actually need to feel bored in order to jump-start our creativity. About Manoush Zomorodi Manoush Zomorodi... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Here's The Winner In Our Pick-A-Number Game | [
"Last week, we asked readers to participate in our experiment: This is a guessing game. To play, pick a number between 0 and 100. The goal is to pick the number that's closest to half the average of all guesses. So, for example, if the average of all guesses were 80, the winning number would be 40. Thanks very ... | [
"Stories: 1) How A Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market 2) A 'Justified' Outing For A Loose-Cannon Lawman"
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Fat Tuesday, California Style | [
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Patti Smith Looks Back On Life Before She Became The Godmother Of Punk | [
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Supreme Court Allows Shorter Crack Sentences | [
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After Decades Covering It, Tech Still Amazes Walt Mossberg | [
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Star Spangled Indicator | [
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'Pockets Of Poison' Still Exist: Holocaust Survivors Reflect On Pittsburgh Shooting | [
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Jews With Ties To Iran And Israel Feel Conflicted | [
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Obama Will Not Meet With Critically Ill Mandela | [
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