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From Senegal to Setesdal | [
"Banning Eyre reviews a new CD called \"From Senegal to Setesdal\", featuring musicians from Norway and West Africa. Norwegian traditional singer Kirsten Braten Berg and Senegalese kora player Solo Cissokho met backstage at a music festival and found that their music had a lot in common."
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"Stories: 1) In a Morrocco Town, a Cradle for Killers 2) Plowing Under 'The Perfect Crop' in Afghanistan 3) Dewey Redman Revisited"
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Heavy Smoking Is Fast Becoming History | [
"If you smoked back in the early days, there's a good chance you smoked a pack a day. That's 20 cigarettes, for you nonsmokers. Lots of people smoked more, but it seems like everyone who smoked was in for at least a pack. I even remember people talking about how so-and-so smoked three or four packs a day. Not s... | [
"Stories: 1) Brain Injuries Haunt Football Players Years Later 2) How Traumatic Events Change Our View Of Language"
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China Rebukes House Bill Condemning Crackdown On Uighurs | [
"Chinese officials have expressed outrage after the House passed a bill late Tuesday condemning Beijing's crackdown on China's Muslim Uighur minority. The bipartisan bill, which passed the House in a 407-1 vote, condemns \"gross human rights violations\" against the Uighurs and calls for \"an end to arbitrary deten... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Car Bombs In Turkey Kill At Least 6, Wound More Than 200. -- 2 U.S. Swimmers Pulled Off Flight Home As Police Probe Robbery Claim. And here are more early headlines: Louisiana Flooding Toll Reaches 13. (AP) Painful Recovery Begins In Louisiana. (New York Times) Uncontai... | npr | {
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On Policing In Baltimore, Activist DeRay Mckesson Gets Retweets. Can He Get Votes? | [
"If you don't live in Baltimore, but you know anything about the mayor's race, it's probably that an activist with Black Lives Matter is running. He's known as the guy in the blue vest, but he also goes by DeRay Mckesson. Mckesson is the city's highest-profile mayoral candidate, but one of the lowest in the polls. ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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First Watch: Depeche Mode, 'Heaven' | [
"The English rock group Depeche Mode owned a chunk of the '80s and '90s with glossy electro-rock hits like \"People Are People\" and \"Personal Jesus.\" These days the band doesn't have much to prove, and its members, who appear in this new video for the song \"Heaven,\" seem to find themselves at peace, bathed in ... | [
"Stories: 1) Sharon Jones Is 'Nobody's Baby' 2) Britney Spears' Creative 'Blackout'"
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From The Festival Of Two | [
"From the Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy, a work of two worlds: English composer Frederick Delius' \"On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring,\" which incorporates bird calls and Norwegian folk song. The festival orchestra is conducted by Stephen Mercurio. (NPR/Steve Zakar) 9:01"
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"Stories: 1) The Fascinating World Of The Dung Beetle 2) Westbound Records: The Sounds Of Detroit"
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Pentagon Analyst Probed in Alleged Leak to Israel | [
"An FBI investigation targets a Pentagon analyst suspected of sharing secret information with Israel about U.S. policy on Iran. Israeli officials deny spying on the United States. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Eric Westervelt. <EM>Editor's Note: Convicted spy Jonathan Pollard did not serve as a Naval intelli... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- With Mandela's Health As Backdrop, Obama Heads To S. Africa. -- NSA Leaker's Father: Snowden Betrayed Government, Not The People. -- Book News: Paula Deen's Cookbook Sales Still Sizzle. And here are more early headlines: Report: Former Military Official Investigated In ... | npr | {
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Halliburton, Baker Hughes Kill $28 Billion Merger Amid Regulator Opposition | [
"Amid pressure from both U.S. and European antitrust regulators, two of the world's biggest oilfield services companies, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, have called off their $28 billion merger. In April, the Justice Department sued to stop the merger, saying it would have eliminated competition, NPR's Jim Zarroli re... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: — Norwegian Admits Killing Dozens, But Defies Court — Death Toll Reaches Six In Oklahoma Tornado — Key Republican Hints At Broader Investigation Of Secret Service Other top stories: — Afghan Taliban says rehearsed attack for two months (Reuters) — Citigroup Profit Flat (WSJ) — Or... | npr | {
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Nuclear Bomb Waste Found In Deepest Reaches Of The Ocean | [
"Recently, Here & Now reported on a diver who found a plastic bag in the Mariana Trench, nearly seven miles below the ocean’s surface. And now, researchers say they’ve found radioactive carbon from nuclear bombs in the creatures that populate the floor of that trench. Host Robin Young talks with scienti... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Ukraine Launches Military Operation Against Separatists. -- Toll Rises From Deadly Car Bomb In Nigerian Capital. And here are more early headlines: Economists Predict Improvement In April Jobless Report. (MarketWatch) South Korean Subway Trains Collide, Injuring Scores.... | npr | {
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Israeli Court Convicts Palestinian Leader of Murder | [
"An Israeli court convicts Marwan Barghouti, a prominent leader of the Palestinian uprising, on murder charges related to his involvement in militant attacks that killed five Israelis. Barghouti denied the court's authority to conduct the proceedings. Militants in the Gaza Strip vow to kidnap Israeli soldiers to ex... | [
"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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Changes In Store For U.S. Immigration Detention | [
"The secretary of homeland security says immigrants detained by the federal government for breaking civil immigration laws will now be treated more humanely. Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that fewer illegal immigrants will be locked up in jails and prisons, and more will be detained in places like former hotels and... | [
"Good morning, we're looking at these stories today: Assad Names New Prime Minister, Fighting Continues In Aleppo. Done In a Day: China Wraps Up Murder Trial Of Once-Prominent Politician's Wife. Gunmen Attack Egyptian Police Station In Sinai; Follows Militant Attack On Egyptian Border Post. (UPI) George Zimmerman T... | npr | {
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Philadelphia Orchestra Files For Bankruptcy | [
"Last Friday we reported that the Philadelphia Orchestra was on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. On Saturday, the orchestra's board indeed voted in favor of the measure — the first major American orchestra to do so. Philadelphia Orchestra concerts are expected to continue as scheduled for the foreseeable future. ... | [
"Good morning - we're following these stories today. 'Epic' Wildfire Sends Tens Of Thousands Scrambling For Safety In Colorado. Sign Of Peace: Queen Elizabeth Shakes Hand Of Former IRA Commander. Syrian Rebels Attack Pro-Government TV Station. (Reuters) On The Left, Rangel Survives; On The Right, Hatch Handily Wins... | npr | {
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MoveOn.org Accuses Republicans of Betrayal | [
"The word \"betrayal\" is hot political rhetoric right now. The liberal group MoveOn.org has leveled the charge three times in the past week — and it has Republicans steaming. On Monday, MoveOn.org took out television ads in Iowa accusing Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani of \"betraying\" the public's... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- U.S. Families Stunned By Russia's Ban On Adoptions. -- Remembering Gen. Schwarzkopf, 'Military Hero Of His Generation'. -- Secretary Clinton Due Back At Work Next Week, 'Foreign Policy' Reports. And the other major story of the day, as we reported late Thursday: -- White House... | npr | {
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Looking For Bin Laden In 'Zero Dark Thirty' | [
"Kathryn Bigelow's film tells the story of the U.S. hunt for the mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. Critic David Edelstein says the film presents itself as a work of journalism, but that that there's no doubting its perspective: It's the story of America's \"brilliant, righteous revenge.\""
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"Stories: 1) Jeffrey Gettleman: Reporting From Mogadishu 2) 'Pearl Buck In China': A Child Across The Good Earth 3) Slow 'Eclipse' Knows Just How To Stalk Its Target"
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Salmonella Warning Extended To Pepper, Herb | [
"A new case has been reported near Las Vegas in the salmonella outbreak linked to more than 1,000 people across the country. Health officials this week added fresh jalapeno peppers and cilantro to the list of suspected foods contaminated by the bacteria. The list also includes some raw tomatoes."
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"Citrus Growers Peg Losses at Over $800 Million. Regulators Hit Up Retailers for Pesticide Fees. End Music."
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'Beale Street' & 'Vice' Film Composer Nicholas Britell | [
"Composer Nicholas Britell says when he's writing a score, he wants the audience to lose themselves in the film. \"Music can have so much power, but you have to be careful with that power.\" He talks with Terry Gross about finding the right sound for a movie and experimenting with \"chopped and screwed\" music for ... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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2-Day Appeal Hearing To Consider Ray Rice's NFL Case | [
"An independent arbiter in New York on Wednesday begins hearing Ray Rice's appeal of his lifetime ban from the NFL. Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to testify, as are other key executives."
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"Lethal Injection On Trial. Greenhouse Gas Bill To Be Signed as Legal Fights Continue. End Music."
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Experts Urge Consumers to Act Against Identity Theft | [
"Georgia-based ChoicePoint Inc. is sending out 145,000 letters to warn consumers their personal information has been stolen. But law enforcement officials say many more people need to be on guard for possible identity theft, after crooks got unauthorized access to information in ChoicePoint's databases."
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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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How A Family Copes With Schizophrenia And Suicide | [
"Homer Bell was 54 years old when he killed himself in April in a very public way — he laid down his head in front of a stopped bus in his hometown of Hartford, Conn. It was the last act in a life filled with struggle, as Bell and his family endured his schizophrenia. At a time when there are calls to strengthen th... | [
"Stories: 1) Former Hostage On Protecting Journalists 2) Helping Journalists Beat Post-Traumatic Stress"
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Learning, Memory and the Brain | [
"Can you can learn something without being able to remember that you remember it? New brain research sheds some light on the answer to that puzzler. Joe Palca leads a discussion on the issue. Guest: Larry R. Squire, professor of psychiatry and neurosciences, University of California School of Medicine, San Diego; r... | [
"Public Financing of Political Campaigns, The Legend of St. Nicholas, Field Notes: Gorillas, Focus on Technology, Gluten-Free Living, The Big Screen: Forever"
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National Guard Begins 'Haylift' for Stranded Cattle | [
"Back-to-back blizzards in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska have left herds of cattle without food. Tuesday, National Guardsmen and volunteers began a \"haylift,\" dropping feed to thousands of stranded cattle. Warren Gill, professor of animal science at the University of of Tennessee, talks about the dangers these a... | [
"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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Bob Edwards Talks To Don Gonyea In Detroit About The Labor Problems | [
"at General Motors. A strike at two Dayton, Ohio brake plants has had a ripple effect at other GM plants across North America, where 60,000 workers have been idled."
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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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In Case You Didn't Know: Underwear And Hummus Are Different | [
"You might think underwear maker Hanes would be worried about competition from Jockey or Fruit of the Loom. In fact, Hanes seems far more concerned about being confused with chickpea dip. The American manufacturer has threatened to sue a Canadian company, Hanes Hummus, for trademark violation."
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"Stories: 1) How 'Italian Food' Became A Global Sensation 2) Cyro Baptista: Sounds From Everywhere, Evoking Home 3) How Western Diets Are Making The World Sick 4) 'We're Broke': Empty Bank Accounts, Empty Meaning?"
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Foreign Policy: America Finds An Ally In Palau | [
"Only two countries supported the United States in a U.N. General Assembly vote condemning the embargo on Cuba Wednesday: Israel (not exactly a surprise) and Palau. While these votes do little more than force commentators to write that \"virtually the entire world opposes the embargo\" rather than \"literally the e... | [
"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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Who Is Behind The "Radical Islam" DVD? | [
"The blogosphere is alive with the sound of buzz -- all about an inflammatory DVD on radical Islam being distributed to millions of households at the peak of election season. Critics are calling the DVD, \"Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West,\" anti-Muslim hate, or politicking, or both. It doesn't menti... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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To Mark The 75th Birthday | [
"To mark the 75th birthday of Isaac Stern, one of his performances: the final movement of the Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola and Orchestra in D major by Carl Philipp Stamitz. Isaac Stern is joined by Pinchas Zukerman on the viola. Daniel Barenboim conducts the English Chamber Orchestra. Later this hour, Mar... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Editor: The Impact Of Assange And WikiLeaks 2) Celebrating James Levine's 40 Years At The Met"
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Japan Says It Wants To Resume Larger Annual Whale Hunt | [
"Japan, which earlier this year said it would scale back what it has described as \"research whaling,\" is signaling that it wants to go back to a larger hunt. \"I want to aim for the resumption of commercial whaling by conducting whaling research,\" Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. Japan, which is a signatory to a ... | [
"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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Nashville Explosion, Covid Benefits Expire, Will Britain Approve Of EU Deal | [
"Authorities say that someone intentionally set off an explosion in downtown Nashville, injuring several people. The president's failure to sign a Covid relief bill means that millions will lose unemployment benefits. After months of negotiations, the UK and the EU have agreed to a trade deal that should make Brita... | [
"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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Not Everyone In Spain Eager To Wager On EuroVegas | [
"American billionaire, casino mogul and Republican donor Sheldon Adelson has a new project: a $35 billion gambling megacity in Europe. He has chosen debt-ridden Spain as the location for \"EuroVegas,\" which is expected to bring up to 250,000 much-needed jobs. But many Spaniards are divided over whether they want c... | [
"Stories: 1) Could Wall Street Woes Set Off A Global Crisis? 2) After 37 Years, Zwerling Closer To 'Pop Heaven'"
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Apple iPad Goes Platinum; Feds Take An Interest | [
"Apple said yesterday that it had already sold a million iPads. And the papers reported that antitrust regulators are interested in the rules Apple sets for apps developers. The news is a reminder that part of the burden of being World's Hottest Media Company is dealing with antitrust issues, as regulators try to f... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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'Picturing The Banjo' Through American History | [
"An exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., focuses on the imagery of a central player in America's deeply conflicted racial history: the banjo. \"Picturing the Banjo\" features paintings, lithographs and other visual media representations of the banjo from the era of slavery through contempora... | [
"A Grand Tradition, Bill Frisell Interview, Hope Come True, Portrait of Madame X, Gallery Talk - Watercolors, Conscious Choice Cinema"
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Emotional Goodbye For Afghanistan-Bound Marines | [
"The Marines known as \"America's Battalion\" are heading to Afghanistan. They are part of the 21,000 additional forces President Obama is deploying in the administration's new strategy for the war effort in Afghanistan. The mission of these Marines will take them to places American forces have rarely been in large... | [
"Stories: 1) A Mass Grave In Afghanistan Raises Questions 2) In Ederle Bio, A Channel-Crosser's Defiant Spirit 3) With 'Wilco', Wilco Shows Its Earnest Side"
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Shiite Power Struggle Divides Iraqis | [
"The Shiite power struggle in Iraq is further dividing the war-torn country. Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki's American-backed crackdown on the Mahdi Army is dividing some Shiite families. There are family members who are split between loyalists to Muqtada al Sadr and the Ayatollah Hakim's Badr Brigades."
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"Stories: 1) From Cannes, a Cinematic After-Action Report 2) In Iraq, Activist Struggles as Women's Rights Shrink"
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Posters, Bullhorns And Skirts Help Spread The Word About Vaccines | [
"Imagine a town crier walking down the street outside shouting through his bullhorn: \"All of the young people should go get the new meningitis A vaccine.\" And adding that it's free. That's one of the ways that health practitioners are combating what they call \"vaccine hesitancy\" — refusing a vaccine when it is ... | [
"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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Looking For Boost, Candidates Hit The Ground In N.H. | [
"With three weeks to go before the New Hampshire primary, presidential campaigns are working at full speed to reach out to voters. Political strategists say a good ground game — a campaign's ability to identify voters and get them to the polls — is worth 3 points at the ballot box. That's a boost any candidate... | [
"Good morning. Our early headlines: -- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest? -- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster. -- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice. -- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time... | npr | {
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National Contest Spurs Economic Growth In Nigeria | [
"It's especially hard for developing countries to create jobs and foster small businesses to promote growth. But Nigeria took a risk on a massive national contest to find thousands of people with ideas for businesses and did something radical. It gave away millions of dollars to thousands of people who asked for it... | [
"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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Clinton To Promote Education | [
"NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports on President Clinton's historical visit to Bangladesh. The President arrived in Dhaka , Bangladesh today after security concerns forced him to cancel a visit to a rural village. Clinton is the first U.S. president to travel to Bangladesh and he hoped to use his visit to promote educa... | [
"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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Texas Redistricting Plan Passes | [
"After a lengthy political battle, the Texas Senate passes a redistricting plan that is likely to give Republicans control of the state legislature. Democrats who had temporarily delayed the vote by fleeing the state now pin their hopes on court challenges. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and Wayne Slater, Austin bureau chi... | [
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Palestinians Feel Effects Of Frozen U.S. Aid | [
"The Obama administration is urging Congress to rescind a decision blocking some aid to the Palestinians. The congressional decision to put a hold on $200 million of aid money was prompted by the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood recognition at the United Nations — something both the administration and Cong... | [
"Good morning. Our first posts today were about: -- Release Of American Hikers Not Imminent, Iran's Judiciary Says. -- Democrats Suffer 'Demoralizing' Defeats In New York And Nevada. -- Inside Kabul Siege Site:Attackers' Bodies, Walls Riddled With Bullet Holes. Other stories making headlines include: -- \"Obama ... | npr | {
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Orchestras Bypassing Labels to Get Music Out | [
"For the past several years, recordings of symphony orchestras on major record labels have dwindled. In an effort to get their performances out to the public, some orchestras have started releasing records themselves. Joel Rose of member station WHYY reports."
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'Self-Portrait With Boy' Explores The Narcissistic Ambition That Fuels Success | [
"The classic coming-to-New-York story was a mashup of a few pleasurably predictable elements: a young person with dreams bigger than his or her bank account, a few roach-ridden apartments and crummy jobs, some eccentric friends and neighbors, and a couple of requisite hard knocks before ... success! But those La Bo... | [
"Stories: 1) The American Behind The 2008 Attack On Mumbai 2) Degas' Nudes Depict The Awkwardness Of Real Life"
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Congressional Black Caucus Urges Rethink Of Army Hair Rules | [
"The women of the Congressional Black Caucus have sent a letter asking Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to reconsider new Army regulations that made headlines earlier this month. AR 670-1, the revised regulations for grooming and appearance, has some black female enlistees in an uproar: it dictates that black women ma... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- McCain Takes Swipe At President For Vietnam 'Bone Spur' Deferment. -- Director James Toubek Accused Of Harassment By Dozens Of Women. -- AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Wins A Third 4-Year Term. -- Digging In The Mud To See What Toxic Substances Were Spread By Hurrican... | npr | {
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Human Rights Defender Now Fights For U.S. Policy | [
"As a young teacher fighting all the way to the Supreme Court for Haitian refugees, and later, as the dean of Yale Law School, Harold Koh became one of the country's most prominent defenders of human rights. But as the top lawyer at the Obama State Department, Koh has been defending a lot of things that surprise h... | [
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From Our Flickr Pool: A Fiber Optic Community | [
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"Taco Truck Controversy. Fire Arts Festival. Hollywood Gentrified. A New Cathedral in Oakland."
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Ripe Figs: The Real Fruit Of Eden? | [
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Ten Surprising Wholesome Values Discovered In Old Episodes Of 'Little House On The Prairie' | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Fed Watchers Expect Short-Term Interest Rates To Rise Soon. -- An Obama-Backed Change At Voice Of America Has Trump Critics Worried. -- A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink. And here are more early headlines: Evacuation Of Civilians Delayed ... | npr | {
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FACT CHECK: Read The Democratic Memo From The House Intel Committee | [
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With 'Silver Landings,' Mandy Moore Reclaims Her First Love, Music | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Conchords': Music, Comedy, Clueless Kiwis 2) Author Reynolds Price, Meditating on Faith and Art 3) Coen Brothers Return with 'No Country for Old Men'"
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Tweens Offer Next Big Target for Cell Phone Sales | [
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The 2020 Advertising Slump | [
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South Korea's Single Moms Struggle To Remove A Social Stigma | [
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"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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20 Years Since Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' | [
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"Stories: 1) Nick Cave: A Dark, Intricate Songwriter 2) Cranston Cooks Up Emmy Gold In 'Breaking Bad' 3) Spike Lee's Epic Canvas, Painted With Broad Strokes"
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Chief Of Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee Resigns Over Sexist Remarks | [
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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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Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) Retiring, Ending Family's Presence In Congress | [
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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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Bloody Fighting Erupts In Ivory Coast | [
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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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Driver Shoots His Way Out Of Sinking SUV | [
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"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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Everglades Health, Sea Level Rise Are Bipartisan Issues In South Florida | [
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"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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Illinois School Bans Hugging | [
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#MemeoftheWeek: What Would Honest Abe Really Think Of Politics Today? | [
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"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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ProPublica: Sen. Burr Dumped Stock After Calming Public About Coronavirus | [
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House Is Back To Work In Washington | [
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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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Can Obama Woo Clinton's Blue-Collar Base? | [
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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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Detroit's Emergency Manager: 'There's Just No Money' | [
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"Good morning. The top story so far, as we've been reporting, is that authorities in Yemen say U.S.-born anti-American al-Qaida cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is dead. We'll keep following that story as it develops. Other top stories: -- \"Obama Administration Widens Challenges To State Immigration Laws.\" (The Washington... | npr | {
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Pakistani Leaders Fire Back At Trump Tweet Accusing Them Of 'Lies & Deceit' | [
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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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Governors' D.C. Summit Dominated By Medicaid And The Sequester | [
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USC Agrees To $852 Million Settlement To End Sex Abuse Litigation | [
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"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Israel Expands Attacks On Hamas In Gaza. -- Powerful Typhoon Whips Japan's Okinawa Islands. -- The One American On The Field At Today's World Cup Semifinal. And here are more early headlines: Afghan Presidential Contender Abdullah Claims Victory, Despite Loss. (France24... | npr | {
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Hate Politics, Love TV, Live In S.C.? Not Your Week | [
"Scott Sanders will be eating lunch at his desk again. Sanders is the general sales manager for the NBC affiliate in Columbia — South Carolina's capital — so all his time is devoted these days to handling ad traffic ahead of Saturday's Republican primary. \"It's been crazy this week,\" Sanders says. \"It will be ha... | [
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Released Activist Recounts Plight in China | [
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The Protojournalist: An NPR Project | [
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"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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'Jesus And John Wayne' Explores Christian Manhood — And How Belief Can Bolster Trump | [
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"Stories: 1) David Rakoff's 'Half Empty' Full Of Humor, Guilt 2) 'Stand Up, Speak Out,' Derrick Bell Told Law Students 3) John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence 4) 'Ides Of March': These Days, All Politics Is Lowball"
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A New Cd Gives Us A Musical | [
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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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Foreign Policy: Who Lost Egypt? Not Obama For Sure | [
"Aaron David Miller is a public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and former advisor to Republican and Democratic secretaries of state. If we're lucky this time around, we'll avoid the who-lost-Egypt debate. Hosni Mubarak's decision to step down has pre-empted a catastrophic cri... | [
"A striking passage buried in Saturday's NYT lead story on the massive cost of the war: \"Representative John Murtha, Democrat of Pennsylvania and chairman of a subcommittee on defense appropriations, said in an interview that because of concerns about President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, he thought a majority of... | npr | {
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Boston Doctor Looks to be Congo's Next Leader | [
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Homosexuality to Dominate Methodist Convention | [
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DSW Agrees to Improve Protections of Consumer Information | [
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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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Study Shows Blacks Optimistic In Obama Era | [
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Roundtable: Bush and the Media; Alito; Holiday Gifts | [
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Pro-democracy leader ZAINAB BANGURA (ZI-nab bahn-GUHR-rah) | [
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"Flutist Eugenia Zukerman and the Shanghai Quartet perform the last two movements from \"Impresiones de la Punta\" (eem-pres-see-OH-nays day la POON-tah) by Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera (ahl-BAIR-toh hee-nah-STAY-rah). (Delos DE 3173)."
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'The Proposal' And The 'Art' Of The Trailer | [
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Carl Lewis On Sportsmanship, Olympic Legacy | [
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Times' Gall Recalls Assault by Pakistani Agents | [
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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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World Cafe Next: Rhodes | [
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How Water, Power and Phone Systems Are Tied | [
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'American Idol' Lowers Age Requirement; Industry Analysts Suspect Bieber Fever | [
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Ask Me Another's Grand Prize Winners | [
"Ask Me Another's grand prize winners have walked away with some enviable, one-of-a-kind gifts, which were chosen and presented by none other than their show's Mystery Guest. Here are some of the season's best prizes: Anagha Apte is the winner of this week's show, featuring Momofuku Milk Bar chef Christina Tosi. An... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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College Applicant Had 'Fingers Crossed For A Full Ride' | [
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EU To Turkey: Please Slow The Flow Of Migrants | [
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Ohio Officials Say Wild Animals Will Not Be Given To Owner's Widow | [
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"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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Does Thinking Happen In The Brain? | [
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Trump Says Snoop Dogg Video Would've Ended In Jail Time, Calls Career 'Failing' | [
"In a new video for the slinky, jazz-rooted BADBADNOTGOOD song \"Lavender,\" a character named \"Ronald Klump,\" a satirical Donald Trump stand-in, is the victim of a Looney Tunes-ian \"BANG,\" fired by Snoop Dogg. (The video is also heavy on Snoop's favorite subject, the continuous ingestion of pot.) The video, re... | [
"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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Week In News: Debt Ceiling, Strauss-Kahn Case, Google | [
"President Obama spent the week hammering away at Republicans in Congress for the stalemates over the budget and the debt ceiling. Host Guy Raz speaks with James Fallows, national correspondent for <em>The Atlantic</em>, about that story, the saga of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and Google's attempt at a Facebook killer.... | [
"Good morning, here are some of the stories we're looking at this morning: Space Shuttle Discovery Is On Its Last Flight. Mass Killer In Norway Declares 'I Would Have Done It Again'. Did Obama's Policies Help, Or Hinder, The Economy? GSA Inspector General Is Investigating Possible Bribes, Kickbacks. (Washington Pos... | npr | {
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St. Bernard Parish Rebuilds in New Orleans' Shadow | [
"Jim Kildahl, a resident of Chalmette, La., is a conspicuous presence in his empty neighborhood in St. Bernard Parish. Six months after Hurricane Katrina, only 10 percent of the St. Bernard population has returned. Kidahl wants to rebuild but he says the area is ignored in reconstruction efforts."
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Excerpt: 'The Gone-Away World' | [
"The lights went out in the Nameless Bar just after nine. I was bent over the pool table with one hand in the bald patch behind the D, which Flynn the Barman claimed was beer, but which was the same size and shape as Mrs. Flynn the Barman's arse: nigh on a yard in the beam and formed like the cross-section of a coo... | [
"Stories: 1) William Maxwell, the 'Wisest, Kindest' Writer 2) Patricia Brooks: A Singular Singer Remembered 3) '4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days' of Struggle"
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Chicago's Firehouse Dogs | [
"They answer the fire bell, throw themselves into dangerous situations, and impress the neighborhood children -- all for a pat on the head and usually with a wag of the tail. Firehouse dogs -- a staple of Norman Rockwell's Americana -- are still on the job in many towns and cities. But perhaps nowhere is the tradit... | [
"The Re-Structuring of Comair, Field Notes: Crystal Clear Science, Essencha Tea House, Isabella Moon, Focus on Technology"
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Reporting On The Zika Virus Means Getting Up Close And Personal | [
"Every morning since I arrived in Brazil to cover the Zika outbreak, the first thing I do is douse myself with insect repellent before venturing outside. I know the chances I'll catch Zika are pretty low, and the disease tends to be relatively mild for most healthy adult males. But with all the alarm about the viru... | [
"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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Question Of The Week: Where Do You Stand To See Shows? | [
"Back in 1984, when Rush announced a stop in Wichita, Kan. for its Grace Under Pressure tour, I and a group of like-minded high school friends eagerly spent every penny we had to buy tickets to the show. We were stoked beyond belief at the thought of seeing the group perform \"Tom Sawyer,\" \"Spirit Of The Radio\" ... | [
"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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Nationalism Has Turkey's Intellectuals on Edge | [
"A climate of fear has settled over leading dissident intellectuals in Turkey, in the wake of the assassination last month of a prominent Turkish-Armenian writer. Ultra-nationalists have stoned churches, attempted hijackings of ferryboats, and chanted the name of the writer's killer at soccer games. Increasingly, ... | [
"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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Pop Culture Happy Hour: Music, Movies And Music In Movies | [
"Our pal Ari Shapiro is in a decent amount of demand these days: He's wrapping up a stint as an NPR international correspondent based in London, he's toured as a guest vocalist with the band Pink Martini, and he's just been named one of the hosts of All Things Considered. But we managed to gobble up one of his rare... | [
"Stories: 1) Barbara Lea: Remembering A Versatile Cabaret Singer 2) 'Extremely Loud' And Incredibly Manipulative 3) Tina Fey On Life, Motherhood, Writing And Comedy 4) This Weekend, Some New Shows (And Old Favorites)"
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Longtime Saddam Aide Tariq Aziz in U.S. Custody | [
"Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz -- one of the most familiar members of Saddam Hussein's -- is in U.S. custody in Baghdad. Aziz, the lone Christian among senior Iraqi leaders, was foreign minister during the 1991 Gulf War. He was a regular interview subject for western reporters. Hear NPR's Michele Norris an... | [
"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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'Manage The Best We Can': Latino Church Adapts To New COVID-19 Reality | [
"In a commercial building in Weld County, Colo., a band is jamming and singing about Jesus. The stage is backlit by purple, fluorescent diamond-shaped lights. Worshippers, who are socially distanced and wearing masks, stand and sway to the music. Some sing along. This is Mosaic Church. Every Sunday there are three... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: Democrats Unleashed Some 'Dubious Or Misleading Claims,' Fact Checkers Say. Michelle Obama: 'Being President...Reveals Who You Are.' And here are other morning headlines: Deadly Shooting Breaks Out At Victory Party For Quebec's First Female Premier-Elect. (CTV) U.N. Says N... | npr | {
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