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Josh Gordon Joins New England Patriots | [
"NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Barstool Sports writer Jerry Thornton about the New England Patriots acquiring Josh Gordon and whether his talent on the field outweighs his flaws."
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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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Closing a Small, Old, Beloved Church | [
"Saint Margaret's Parish in Brockton, Mass., closes its church, despite efforts by parishioners to maintain their services. The century-old church is one of dozens being closed by the Archdiocese of Boston. Jackson Braider reports."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Facing Losses, Lehman Bros. Bank Demotes CFO | [
"Erin Callan, the first woman to reach the top ranks at the investment bank Lehman Brothers, was demoted from her position as chief financial officer Thursday. The investment bank has suffered $2.8 billion in quarterly losses and a drop in its stock."
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"News Headlines: Jan. 28, 2007 Talk About It:New York Times: Races Entering Complex Phase Over Delegates -- \"The presidential campaign is entering a new phase as Democratic and Republican candidates move beyond state-by-state competition and into a potentially protracted scramble for delegates Congressional distri... | npr | {
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Old 97's Have A Blast On New Album | [
"Old 97′s have been cooking their tasty brew of rock ‘n’ roll for 20 years now, and the Dallas-based band is out with a new album today called “Most Messed Up” that’s getting rave reviews. The New Yorker calls it “blistered, blasted, and brilliant: song after song about the... | [
"Stories: 1) The Rise And Fall Of The Comanche 'Empire' 2) Jimmie Dale Gilmore: Classic Sounds On 'Heirloom Music' 3) A 'Paris' Review: Woody Allen, In Fine Form"
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Letters from Listeners | [
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Chicago Churches Help To Pay Off Cook County Residents' Medical Debt | [
"A network of churches in the Chicago area worked with a nonprofit to eliminate $5.3 million in medical debt belonging to 6,000 community members."
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"Good morning - here are some stories we're following today: Luxury Cars Do Poorly In New Type Of Crash Test. Unsealed Documents 'Hint At The Evidence' In Colorado Shootings. N.J. Gov. Chris Christie, Fla. Senator Marco Rubio To Give Key Speeches At Republican National Convention. (National Journal) Western Wildfir... | npr | {
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In Pandemic, Many Students Lose Critical Access To Meals | [
"Months into the pandemic, school nutrition directors say fewer and fewer children who are eligible for free or low-cost school meals are not picking them up due, in part, to transportation challenges."
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Iraqi Parliament Accepts PM Adel Abdul-Mahdi Resignation, But Protesters Demand More | [
"The resignation of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi is now official, following a session of Parliament on Sunday. Abdul-Mahdi and his government will stay on in a caretaker capacity until the parliament forms a new government. Lawmakers told the Associated Press the process for how to handle a premier's resi... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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My River Home: A Journey from the Gulf War to the Gulf of Mexico | [
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Berlin Wears The Scars Of Its Past All Over | [
"Peter Schneider, author of the new book, \"Berlin Now,\" tells Robert Siegel it will take another generation to unify in spirit what was divided by east and west for so long."
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"Stories: 1) Chuck Close Celebrated in Dance and Print 2) Dominating the '60s Charts: A Motown Profile 3) Richard Gere Plays on 4) When the Devil You Know Turns Out to be Family"
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Mothers And Multipls Ii | [
"-- Host Alex Chadwick continues his conversation with mothers of multiples... Karen Skillman, Anita Brazill, Deborah Murphy and Laurie Matula describe the challenges they encountered after their babies came home from the hospital..."
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Meet The Mom: Lateefah Torrence | [
"I'm Lateefah and I'm having a baby. What? I know, it's crazy. For months, the birth of our first child was something that was going to happen \"later.\" Now the timeline has snapped me in the face like a broken rubber band. How did we get here? My husband, Frank, and I will celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary... | [
"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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Halloween Special with Elvira, Andy Daly & more! | [
"Good October to you, boys and ghouls! It's a very special Halloween Spooktacular edition of Bullseye! First we have Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. She'll talk with Jesse about where her iconic character came from, her childhood growing up in the midwest and what it's like to h... | [
"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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The challenge of affordable housing | [
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Remembering Walter P. Chrysler | [
"Walter P. Chrysler was <em>Time</em> magazine's second Man of the Year. A railroad man and a turnaround artist, he went to work at GM, making Buick more efficient and profitable. He pioneered painting and stockpiling parts to shorten assembly time. Then, he set off on his own buying car companies."
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"Ableism On Campus By: Meghan Crowley, Alessandra Tucker, Tristin Roholt, Carly Murbach & Emily Robinett, Tulane University Being A College Student During A Pandemic By: Sophie Laclef, Dickinson College Crop Tops and Catcalls By: Kendall Grace Harrison, Linfield University The Griot Podcast: Sylvia By: Olivia Jobe... | npr | {
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'Frontline's' Must-See Look At Woman Who Gave Early Wall Street Alarm | [
"There are those who have fought the good fight on behalf of millions of people who will never know their names. Brooksley Born is one such. Born, the one-time head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a pioneering woman in the legal field (the first woman president of the Stanford Law Review) is ... | [
"Stories: 1) How Companies Are 'Defining Your Worth' Online 2) After 'Putin's Kiss,' A Young Girl's Change Of Heart"
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Excerpt: 'Fool's Gold' | [
"On half a mile of immaculate private beach, along Florida's fabled Gold Coast, sits the sugar-pink Boca Raton Hotel, designed in a gracious Mediterranean style by the Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner. Since the hotel opened in 1926, it has styled itself a temple to exclusivity, boasting Italianate statues and m... | [
"Stories: 1) Alan Ball, Talking 'True Blood' and 'Towelhead' 2) Novelist, Songwriter Say 'You Are All My People'"
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Diplomacy With Congressman Bill Richardson | [
"Join Ray Suarez for a conversation on diplomacy with Congressman Bill Richardson of New Mexico. Richardson has carried out both fact-finding and diplomatic missions to such places as Iraq, North Korea, and Cuba. He and Ray will discuss the do's and don'ts of the gentle art of diplomacy and foreign policy. Guests... | [
"Stories: 1) David Talbot on the Kennedys' 'Hidden History' 2) Kevin Costner, Dancing With Death Again"
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When Property Rights, Environmental Laws Collide | [
"The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case near and dear to EPA haters. It would seem to be a David-and-Goliath case that pits a middle-class American couple trying to build their dream home against the Environmental Protection Agency. But the couple, Michael and Chantell Sackett, is backed by a verit... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Girl Scouts About More Than Cookies, Says CEO | [
"Girl Scouts of the USA is aiming to become the largest leadership development organization for girls. Host Michel Martin speaks with Anna Maria Chavez, who became the first person of color to lead the organization in its nearly 100-year history. Chavez discusses how to keep the Girl Scouts relevant and involve gir... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- As Pakistan Mourns, Prime Minister Removes Moratorium On Death Penalty. -- In Pictures: After Horrific Attack, Pakistan Picks Up the Pieces. -- Senate OKs Judicial Nominees, Tax Extensions Before Republican Takeover. And here are more early headlines: Federal Reserve Wr... | npr | {
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Blue Lives Matter Movement Grapples With Attack On Dallas Police | [
"As the nation struggles to understand the targeted shootings of police officers in Dallas, the police community is mourning the loss of at least five officers. Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Randy Sutton, the spokesman of the national organization Blue Lives Matter, about how the law-enforcement community ac... | [
"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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Robbers Take Advantage Of Mexico's Swine Flu | [
"Normally three people walking into a department store with blue surgical masks covering their faces would stand out. These are not normal times in Mexico City. The armed thieves took advantage of the swine flu outbreak to slip through a department store undetected. They walked away with watches from the jewelry de... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- North Korea Conducts Fifth Nuclear Test. -- After Cable Cars Got Stuck In The Alps, Dozens Spent Night Suspended In Midair. -- Tray Tables Stowed, Seat Backs Upright - And Galaxy Note 7s Off, Please. And here are more early headlines: Trump Slams U.S. Policy On Russian ... | npr | {
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Obama Claims Nobel Peace Prize, World Stage Takes Notice | [
"An advisor reportedly woke President Barack Obama before dawn with news that he had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama was cited for his \"extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.\" The award comes in a politically challenging time for the president, and ... | [
"Good afternoon. Sorry for being late in our daily roundup. Here's what has been happening so far today: -- Search For Missing Jet Focuses On Objects Seen Off Australia -- Ukrainian Troops' Departure From Crimea Isn't A Simple Matter -- U.S. Adds To Sanctions On Russian Officials -- Westboro Baptist Church Founder ... | npr | {
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The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women | [
"50. HoleLive Through This (DGC, 1994) Released on April 12, 1994 — seven days after her late husband's suicide, Live Through This is the first major label release and most definitive work by Courtney Love and her band Hole. Often viewed in the shadow of Kurt Cobain but built to eclipse it, the album is a mosaic of... | [
"Stories: 1) Colin Meloy of The Decemberists 2) Remembering Father Robert Drinan 3) The Metropolitan Opera in a Theater Near You"
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Israeli Writer Yoram Kaniuk, 83, On Pain And Peace | [
"Born in Israel in 1930, Yoram Kaniuk wrote novels and articles that explored war, the Holocaust, Israel, and the prospect of peace for Israelis and Palestinians. He was an outspoken proponent of the need for Israelis and Palestinians to understand that both groups of people deserve sovereignty. \"Both sides are ri... | [
"Stories: 1) Veteran Peacemakers O'Malley, Maharaj on Iraq 2) Nuala O'Faolain, Journalist and Author, Dead at 68"
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Has U.S. Relied Too Much On Musharraf? | [
"Pakistan's outgoing President Pervez Musharraf had been a close U.S. ally in the fight against al-Qaida. But critics say the Bush administration relied on him too much, and that he didn't do enough to rein in the Taliban. With Musharraf out of the picture, the country's government is now expected to concentrate on... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lawmakers Seek Federal 'Oversight' Of Workers' Comp As States Limit Benefits. -- Syria's Assad Visits Moscow To Discuss Military Plans With Putin. -- U.S. Fighter Jet Reportedly Crashes Near Air Base In England. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Visit West Vir... | npr | {
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Enabling The Disabled To Play Sweet Music | [
"The interPLAY company band is rehearsing on a recent Monday night in the elegant Music Center at Strathmore on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. * On a gourd shaker, Kristen Uleck, 38, who came into the world with spina bifida and epilepsy, and sits in a wheelchair. * On a bell tree, Sharon Adams, 40, who has stru... | [
"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Street Musician Uses Guitar To Hit Critic | [
"Police in Madison, Wisc., say a street musician apparently upset by criticism of his music bashed a man over the head with his guitar. He then slammed another person into a wall and wrestled with an officer before being arrested."
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"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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Nashville's Original Activists | [
"The Tea Party convention isn't the only show in town. Another set of activists is in Nashville, Tenn., this week, marking the 50th anniversary of the civil rights sit-in movement, which helped topple Jim Crow segregation laws in the South. North Carolina often gets credit for being the site of the first sit-ins ... | [
"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Discusses Tensions With Iran And Pentagon Shakeup | [
"NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who sits on the Armed Services Committee, about the shakeup at the Pentagon and tensions with Iran."
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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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Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Primary, Now Just Shy Of Clinching Nomination | [
"Hillary Clinton won today's Democratic primary in Puerto Rico, according to the Associated Press. With about a quarter of precincts reporting, Clinton had about two-thirds of the vote. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders had about one-third. Delegates from Puerto Rico put Clinton just shy of the 2,383 delegates she needs ... | [
"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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Expectation of Pain/Oral Health and Disease | [
"Last week, scientists announced that people with gum disease were more at risk for a certain type of stroke than those with healthy gums. In this hour, we'll talk about the connection between oral health and disease, including heart disease and diabetes. Plus, a look at how the brain deals with the anticipation of... | [
"EPA Ruling. Healthcare Financing. End Music."
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Congress Called On To Reverse Student Loan Rate Increase | [
"Rates on federally subsidized Stafford loans, which help low and middle-income college students, doubled on July 1. There is now pressure for a deal to undo the increase. NPR's David Greene talks to Matthew Chingos, a fellow at the Brookings Institution's Brown Center on Education Policy."
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- New Lead Shifts Search For Missing Jet 700 Miles North. -- Death Toll From Mudslide 'Will Only Increase.' -- House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Won't Seek Re-election. And here are more early headlines: Obama To Meet With Saudi King To Calm Frustrations. (Guardian) Ou... | npr | {
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The White Worshipers of Santa Muerte | [
"The worship of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint of death, is growing in the US— and not just among Latinos. We listen to a Santa Muerte ceremony in New Orleans where all the congregants are white."
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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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California Recall Vote Draws Heavy Turnout | [
"Poll workers in California report long lines as voters come out in droves to decide whether to oust Gov. Gray Davis. While some voters use modern voting machines, others have to navigate old-fashioned punch-card ballots as they weigh Davis' fate and choose from scores of replacement candidates. Hear NPR's Carrie K... | [
"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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The Boston-Born 'Piano Guys,' | [
"The Boston-born \"piano guys,\" Anthony and Joseph Paratore (pah-rah-TOH-ray), are the featured soloists in a Bellingham Music Festival performance of Mozart's Concerto in E-flat for Two Pianos, K. 365, with the American Sinfonietta, conducted by Michael Palmer. (Barton Chiate Recordings)"
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Why Borders Failed While Barnes & Noble Survived | [
"It appears to be all over for the Borders bookselling chain. The company will be liquidated — meaning sold off in pieces — and almost 11,000 employees will lose their jobs. The chain's 400 remaining stores will close their doors by the end of September. The retailer's first bookstore opened in Ann Arbor, Mich.... | [
"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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Oscars 2013: The 85th Annual Academy Awards | [
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"The Oscars are Sunday night, and while some of the races have clear front-runners, plenty still seem to be up in the air. As always, we're ready to help you put together your watch list, and prepare for your Oscar pool by giving you some of our own guesses. Show Notes: Listen to our Spotify playlist showcasing ou... | npr | {
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Narcotics Anonymous Convention in Colombia | [
"NPR's Martin Kaste reports from Cartagena, Colombia on the international convention of Narcotics Anonymous, a 12-Step Program for recovering drug addicts. About 15-hundred members of NA, mostly from the Americas, gathered in the Caribbean port city to celebrate their ongoing recovery from drug addiction. Ironical... | [
"Mudslide Watch. Citizenship Backlog. End Music."
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Observing Katrina Anniversary Online | [
"<em>News & Notes</em> Web producer Geoffrey Bennett talks about the stories that are making the rounds on the blog, \"News & Views,\" and explains how the show's website is marking the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina."
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AOL Buys Online News Hub Huffington Post | [
"AOL is buying the Huffington Post in a deal worth $315 million. Arianna Huffington will be in charge of all AOL content. Kara Swisher, who has written two books about AOL, talks to Renee Montagne about whether the deal will restore some of AOL's luster."
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"Good morning - here are our early stories: -- 2 Million Syrians Are Now Refugees And More Are 'On The Way.' -- For Microsoft, Nokia's Phones Are 'Key To Everything'. And here are more early headlines: Administration Officials Start Pressing Congress On Syria. (CBS) Israel Conducts Missile Test In Mediterranean Sea... | npr | {
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Cellphone Service Down For Thousands, But Regulators May Never Know Why | [
"Tens of thousands of people in the southeastern U.S. went without cellphone service Tuesday for about five hours. For some, that even meant they couldn't call 911. The outage hit parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. It's not exactly clear what caused the incident. State officials say years of deregul... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Trump to Detail Tougher Line On Iran's Nuclear Program. -- 31 Killed In Deadliest Week For Wildfires In California's History. -- Trump Administration To End Obamacare Subsidies For The Poor. -- Poll: Majorities Of Both Parties Favor Increased Gun Restrictions. -- 'The ... | npr | {
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Feminists Weigh Their Wins And Losses After Nearly Four Years Of Trump | [
"Standing in front of the Supreme Court on the night of Sept. 20 was a striking moment for anyone who has paid attention to women in politics for the last four years. That's not just because it was the night of a vigil for a feminist giant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but because it provided a somber bookend to the last f... | [
"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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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 | [
"The Senate passes the GOP tax overhaul. We get an update on the recovery effort in Puerto Rico, three months after Hurricane Maria. Also, Cardinal Bernard Law, former Archbishop of Boston, dies in Rome."
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"A discussion with Bloomington, Indiana Mayor Mark Kruzan. Originally aired 19 December 2007."
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Justina Machado On 'One Day At A Time' | [
"Netflix's <em>One Day at a Time</em> is a reimagining of the TV classic. Rachel Martin talks with Justina Machado, who plays a newly single Latina mother raising her teenage kids with the help of her mom."
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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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News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria | [
"Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces."
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"Good morning, here are our early headlines: -- 'Serious Failings' By Russia In Deadly Beslan School Siege, European Court Says. -- First African-American Female Judge On New York's Top Court Found Dead. And here are more early headlines: Trump Reverses, Won't Label China A Currency Manipulator. (BBC) Suspect In De... | npr | {
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Like Michael Brown And Eric Garner, Akai Gurley's Death Inspires Anger | [
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NFL Players Head Back to Training Camp | [
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Airports Try New Screening To Focus On Threats | [
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Stock Market Reaction | [
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Service Held At Fort Hood To Remember Victims | [
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Analysis: Questionable 'N.Y. Post' Scoop Driven By Ex-Hannity Producer And Giuliani | [
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A Morrissey Shirt Says a Lot About a Person | [
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Requiem For A Monster Hit | [
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FDA: Cloned Cow Is 'Safe and Traditional' | [
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"Good morning - here are some of our early headlines: Protesters Attack U.S. Diplomatic Buildings in Egypt, Libya; One American Worker Killed. (CNN) Chicago Teachers' Strike Starts Third Day, No Breakthrough Seen. (Chicago Tribune) German Court Backs European Bailout Plan. (Wall Street Journal) Two Factory Fires In... | npr | {
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Pakistani Taliban Reportedly Split Over 'Un-Islamic' Practices | [
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Facebook Says It's Making Strides In Rooting Out Malicious Activity At Senate Hearing | [
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Share Your Baby Blanket Photos | [
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Woman Apprehended While Trying To Take An Animal From Petting Zoo | [
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations | [
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Black WW II Vet Remembers War Years in England | [
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What's Happened To Wonder? The Bliss Of Confusion | [
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Police In Hong Kong Fire Tear Gas As Demonstrators Rally In Response To Attack | [
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California Oil Producers Revive Old Wells | [
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Robert Plant And Band Of Joy, Live In Concert | [
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Behind Bush's Veto: A Father's Loss, a Humble Pen | [
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First half a performance from Doctor John from the archives | [
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Neil Bush Remembers His Father, Former President George H.W. Bush | [
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London Marathon Marked By High Security, Memories Of Boston | [
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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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'The Afghanistan Papers': War Revelations From The Washington Post | [
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News Brief: U.S.-Mexico Border, Cuomo Scrutiny, Spring Break Travel | [
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Syrian Opposition Fears Waning Western Support | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: Panetta: Don't Leap To Conclusions About Gen. Allen. Should Petraeus Scandal Be A Big Topic At Obama's News Conference Today? And here are more early headlines: Long Island Utility Chief Quitting Over Superstorm Sandy Response. (Newsday) Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi To Ann... | npr | {
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First Listen: Andy Stott, 'Luxury Problems' | [
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Smallpox Vaccinations Get Under Way in Connecticut | [
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EU Emergency Meeting to Discuss Terrorism, Security | [
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Rachmaninoff from Sanibel | [
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In 'Marie's Story,' A Tale Of Teaching And Faith | [
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Modern Parenthood: More Equal, More Stressed | [
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Fresh Air Weekend: 'Wheelmen,' 'Jezebel' And '12 Years A Slave' | [
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Hear Rodrigo y Gabriela Cover Pink Floyd's 'Echoes' | [
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Famed Soprano Joan Sutherland Dies At 83 | [
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How One Family Controls Latin America's Legal Abortions | [
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Letter From Obama Wins Congressman's Support For Iran Deal | [
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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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Houston Astros Fans Mourn 'Peanut Dude' | [
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What Earth's Forest Fires Mean For Its Oxygen Levels | [
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The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel | [
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A Craft Beer Tax Battle Is Brewing On Capitol Hill | [
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Texas Man Becomes Unlikely CFO Of Ragged Kabul Orphanage | [
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"Happy Friday! We're looking at these stories this morning: Economy Slowed Further In Second Quarter. Derecho, the Sequel: Storm Roars Over Pennsylvania And New York. In London, The Games Are Afoot. Activists Report Heavy Fighting In Aleppo, Syria's Largest City. (VOA) Chinese Woman Accused Of Poisoning British Ma... | npr | {
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Syrian Refugee In Turkey: 'We Had To Run' | [
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Recession Diary: From Mom's Home To Their Own | [
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Uganda Passes Anti-Gay Bill That Includes Life In Prison | [
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"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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When A 'Total Eclipse' Leads To Some Serious Exposure | [
"So this here \"Total Eclipse of the Heart\" video has blown the heck up, tallying a million-plus YouTube plays since Scandal showrunner Shonda Rhimes tweeted a link to it. It's made the rounds of LaughingSquid and Gawker and the like, and if you haven't watched it, do yourself a favor and get that done, because 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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House, Senate Focus Squarely on Iraq | [
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"Stem Cell Group Considers Research Grant Applications. Court Blocks New Sex Offender Law Pending Review. Nation's Latino Voters Leaned Democratic. End Music."
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Why Barack is 'Ours' | [
"Ours My Aunt Ruth isn't doing very well 94 and the light that used to flicker behind her eyes is slipping I hope she lives long enough to see this: Thousands upon millions on top of multitudes of us of America Women and daddies andbabies wrapped well against the District's cold And the children- who had the vision... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news...It Ain't Over Even When It's Over, I'm Wiki Her, Nobel Effort"
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Nelson Mandela Biography | [
"GUESTS: ARCHBISHOP DESMOND TUTU ANTHONY SAMPSON Author, <EM>Mandela: the Authorized Biography</EM> (Knopf, 1999) Former editor of the magazine <EM>Drum</EM> in Johannesburg. AHMED KATHRADA Friend of Mandela for 50 years and fellow prisoner for 26 Former member of South African Parliament Former parliamenta... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Michele Bachmann's Migraines Are Latest Question About Rising Political Star | [
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"News Headlines: Jan. 11, 2008 Talk About It:New York Times: Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement -- \"Representative James E. Clyburn of South Carolina, the highest-ranking African-American in Congress, said he was rethinking his neutral stance in his state's presidential primary out of disappointment ... | npr | {
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The Technology and Ethics of Face Transplants | [
"A French woman says she is feeling well after doctors transplanted the mouth, lips and chin of a brain-dead organ donor onto her face last month. The operation was to change her appearance, rather than save her life. The procedure has raised ethical and technical questions about how and when such a transplant sho... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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Spain's Special, Savory Ham Headed for U.S. | [
"This summer, a new European delicacy is scheduled to appear in fine restaurants and delicatessens in the United States. At around $100 a pound, Jamon Iberico — or Iberian ham — is one of the world's priciest meats. The ham comes from acorn-fed, free roaming pigs in Spain, and the traditions surrounding how the pig... | [
"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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Critic Ted Libbey Joins | [
"Critic Ted Libbey joins Martin for another of their weekly visits to the PT Basic Record Library. Today they discuss, and Ted recommends recordings of, the many beautiful madrigals composed over a span of 50 years by Renaissance composer Claudio Monteverdi."
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"Stories: 1) Congressman, Civil Rights Icon John Lewis 2) Journalist, Author Ta-Nehisi Coates"
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Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About The History Of Leaks | [
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