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Biden Infrastructure, Chauvin Trial, COVID Surges in South Asia | [
"President Biden is pitching his next big piece of legislation, a two trillion dollar infrastructure plan he says will restart the economy. Day two of Derek Chauvin's murder trial included some emotional witness testimony. And, after making significant progress in the fight against the coronavirus, infections are s... | [
"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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African Leaders Debate Continuing Sudan Mission | [
"African heads of state met in Gambia over the weekend for one of the bi-annual summits of the African Union. The AU peacekeeping operation in Sudan's Darfur region was one of the main topics up for discussion. African leaders are debating whether their troops should be replaced by a U.N. force."
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"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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Reporter Details William Barr's Effort To Uphold Trump's 'Law And Order' Image | [
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"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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Maryland's Cummings Criticizes FEMA Response | [
"U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD), a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, criticizes the administration's response to the crisis created by Katrina. He indirectly endorses a call for the resignation of Mike Brown, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency."
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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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What Just Happened Also Occurred Before The Last 7 U.S. Recessions. Reason To Worry? | [
"Signs are pointing to a coming U.S. recession, according to an economic indicator that has preceded every recession over the past five decades. It is known among economists and Wall Street traders as a \"yield curve inversion,\" and it refers to when long-term interest rates are paying out less than short-term rat... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Longtime Progressive Activist Tom Hayden Dies At 76. -- Sexism Is Out In The Open In The 2016 Campaign. That May Have Been Inevitable. --AT&T-Time Warner Proposed Merger Is Compared To Comcast Deal. And here are more early headlines: France Is Clearing Calais Migrant Ca... | npr | {
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Spectacular: The Descent Of Curiosity As Seen From NASA's Mars Orbiter | [
"This photograph brings some perspective to the amazing feat of landing a small vehicle on Mars: The picture was taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter just as the spacecraft carrying Curiosity deployed its parachute. The High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment at The University of Arizona, which released t... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Woman And Children Stabbed; Five Die In Brooklyn Attack | [
"Four children are among the dead in a stabbing attack that took place in Brooklyn Saturday night, New York officials say. Police say five people died from the attack at an apartment in the Sunset Park neighborhood. Emergency responders were called to the residence around 11 p.m. \"All five of the dead had stab wou... | [
"Good morning (and our apologies for being late with this). Some of our early headlines: -- Judge Says Nidal Hasan Can Represent Himself In Fort Hood Trial -- Report: NSA Is Searching 'Vast Amounts' Of Americans' Emails -- 'Total Disgrace': Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced In Brooklyn -- 'New York Times' Is Not For S... | npr | {
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Nepalese Opposition Welcomes Return of Parliament | [
"Nepal's opposition alliance formally calls off weeks of pro-democracy protests after King Gyenandra reinstates Parliament. But the country's communist insurgents reject the king's offer, a sign that the turmoil in this Himalayan country may be far from over."
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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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Belgium Detains Terror Suspects | [
"Belgian police are questioning 10 people in connection with a search for terrorism suspects. The AP says officials suspect some of those arrested were planning an attack in Belgium while others may be linked to Chechen rebels. AFP says people were arrested in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany as part of an 'in... | [
"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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We Buy A Superhero 3: Resurrection | [
"After weeks of searching, we have finally found the superhero for us: Micro-Face. He's an obscure Golden Age character, plucked from the depths of the public domain, wearing a mask with a built-in microphone. He's the hero that the world of podcasting needs right now. But we have a problem. The original Micro-Fac... | [
"Uncle Don's Ego; The 500 Million Dollar Man; Alexander Shamilton."
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Al-Awlaki's Death Raises Questions About U.S. Tactics | [
"A joint CIA and U.S. military operation targeted and killed the cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in an air strike this week. Awlaki had been linked to terrorist attacks against the United States and was a key target for several years. NPR's Rachel Martin shares the latest with host Scott Simon."
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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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French Reauthorize Libya Bombing; Juppé Says Gadhafi Is Ready To Leave | [
"French lawmakers voted 482-27 to reauthorize the bombing mission in Libya. The vote was required by the constitution and came after a three-hour debate in the lower house of parliament. But perhaps the more interesting news to come out of France is that Foreign Minister Alain Juppé said France has been talking to ... | [
"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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NFL Team Owners Approve Tentative Deal | [
"NFL team owners have approved a tentative deal that would end the lockout of the players. Michele Norris talks with NPR's Mike Pesca."
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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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Romeo & Juliet In Rwanda: How A Soap Opera Sought To Change A Nation | [
"In 1994, the Hutu-led government of Rwanda led a systematic campaign to wipe out members of the Tutsi minority. At first, the people participating were tied to the government—military leaders, local mayors and police. But soon, thousands of ordinary people were encouraged or bullied into taking part in the killing... | [
"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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Your Letters: Blackberry OT; Fat Man Earrings | [
"Host Scott Simon reads your letters in response to stories about a Chicago police sergeant who is suing the city for overtime spent on his BlackBerry and about the Museum of Nuclear History and Science in Albuquerque's gift shop."
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"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Sleep Tight, G7; Brenough Already; Crabby Ending."
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'Teach For America' Teachers Learn On The Job | [
"New science teacher Tim Cooper trained for a grand total of five weeks before flying solo in the front of his own classroom at Isaac Bildersee Middle School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Ohio native Cooper received his training from Teach For America, which recruits and places new teachers in underserved American public s... | [
"Stories: 1) Blackwater: Private Army In The News Again 2) What's The Word? How English Evolved This Decade"
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Forget Taxing Marijuana; The Real Money's In Cocaine | [
"The Fed just came out with one of those statements that everybody talks about and nobody finds surprising. Two key points from today's statement: Read More >> 1. As expected, the Fed will stop purchasing mortgage-backed securities by the end of this month. It bought more than $1 trillion of these bonds as part of ... | [
"L.A. Gang Violence Spurs Politicians to Action. Central Valley Farmers Put Their Faith in Hail Cannons."
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In A New Biography, Monk Minus The Myth | [
"Biographer Robin D.G. Kelley wants to clear the air about Thelonious Monk. \"His story challenges a very tired idea of the tortured artist ... committed to making an art by any means necessary,\" Kelley says. Kelley teaches history and American studies at the University of Southern California. He says Monk wanted ... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Lost In A Dream': Low, Loose And Slow 2) Fresh Air Remembers Jazz Drummer Paul Motian 3) For Fassbender, Two Perspectives On The Perils Of Sex"
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The California Report 2006-12-20 | [
"Tulare County Approves New Dairies. Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned for Holidays. Health Care Access a Priority for 2007, But Who Will Get It?. End Music."
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"Stories: 1) Latino USA Episode 925 2) Latino USA Episode 926"
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Gawker Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces $140 Million Court Penalty | [
"Gawker Media, the gossip and news company that lost a high-profile court case in which it was ordered to pay $140 million over a violation of Hulk Hogan's privacy, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors. In addition to its eponymous website, Gawker operates several other popular sites, i... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russian Plan 'Is Just A Lie,' Syrian Rebel General Says. -- Challenging Obama, Putin Appeals Directly To Americans On Syria. And here are more early headlines: Flash Flooding In Colorado Imperils Boulder. (Boulder Daily Camera) House Delays Spending Plan Vote As Governm... | npr | {
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Underground Petroleum Leaks in Hartford, Ill. | [
"Matt Sepic of member station KWMU profiles the refinery town of Hartford, Ill., near St. Louis, plagued with a decades-old problem. A layer of gasoline sits under the village. Leaky petroleum pipelines deposited it over the years. That's left the town with bad smells, fires and even a few explosions. Government an... | [
"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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Miss. Makes Working with False Documents a Felony | [
"It's after 8 a.m. at the Home Depot in Gulfport, Miss. Eight men, all from Honduras, are the only ones left in front of the megastore. A few dozen already have been picked up for day work. \"There was tons of work when we first got here right after Katrina,\" says one of the men, who doesn't want to give his name... | [
"Stories: 1) Reporter Explores America's Unique Take on Justice 2) Growing Up In a Surfer Family, Wipeouts and All"
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Pakistan's Military Unveils iPad Copy PACPAD | [
"Pakistani workers at an Air Force factory are making a low-budget tablet computer. With Pakistani engineering and Chinese hardware, they make their version of Apple's iPad. The copy is the PACPAD."
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"Stories: 1) U.S. Military Searches For A Device To Stop IEDs 2) Matchmaker, Matchmaker ... Run Your Algorithm 3) Thelonious Monk: Making The Piano Hum"
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Even As Trump Denounces Vote By Mail, GOP In Florida And Elsewhere Relies On It | [
"With an election year pandemic, mail-in ballots may become an increasingly popular way to vote, especially in states like Florida that allow any voter to use them. While those ballots accounted for nearly 1 in 4 of all ballots cast in 2018, President Trump this week said he wasn't in favor of expanding the practic... | [
"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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Superbug Resistant To Every Antibiotic Available In U.S. | [
"A new study out this week finds that a particularly dangerous kind of superbug called CRE — short for carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae — is better at evading antibiotics, and showing other bacteria how to evade antibiotics, than scientists had previously realized. Officials have called CREs R... | [
"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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Reviewing The Year Works Best | [
"So how did everyone do this long holiday weekend? For those of us who were experiencing a \"first\" without their loved one, it wasn't easy, was it? We all got the advice. Start new traditions. Make new memories. Surround yourself with family and friends. Well, at least I tried some of that advice. And it worked w... | [
"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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WXPR We Live Up Here | [
"WXPR's We Live Up Here series is a home for stories that focus on the people, history, and culture that make the Northwoods of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan such a unique place to live."
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"Ed Johnson and Novo Tempo - KUSP's Live at Lunch Sessions"
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Double Take 'Toons: Shorts Shrift? | [
"The failure of the latest underwear bombing attempt didn't leave Cam Cardow or Jerry King in a bind."
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"The Alf Files, Naked Faces, and Hunky Homers."
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Rand Paul's Philosophies: Rhetoric Or Reality? | [
"Host Michel Martin continues her interview with Senator Rand Paul. She asks whether his actions really line up with his libertarian philosophies."
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"Stories: 1) Our Confusing Economy, Explained 2) Parsing Obama's 'National Conversation'"
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For Return Of Stolen Items, N.Y. Hotel Offers Amnesty | [
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"Stories: 1) 'Just One More Thing' About Falk, TV's 'Columbo' 2) What Happens When Charter Schools Fail?"
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Close Races For Senate And House As Election Day Nears | [
"Election Day is just four days away and while the country has largely been focusing its attention on the presidential race, there are many key Senate and House seats up for grabs on Tuesday, too. Those races could have a big impact on what Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump is able to accomplish as president. Here & ... | [
"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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NFL Hall Of Fame Game Called Off Due To 'Congealing And Rubberized' Field Paint | [
"The unofficial kickoff to the NFL season got off to a false start Sunday when the Hall of Fame Game was canceled due to poor field conditions and nervousness over players' safety. The Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts were sent packing before the teams could even take the field in Canton, Ohio. At issue was... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- In Egypt: Fear That 'Day Of Rage' Will Add To Body Count. -- NSA Has Broken Privacy Rules 'Thousands Of Times Each Year'. -- There It Is! Area 51 Revealed In Declassified CIA Report. And here are more early headlines: Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand's Capital. (Radio New... | npr | {
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Why The 'Sgt. Pepper's' Cover Art Matters As Much As The Music | [
"Fifty years ago, The Beatles released Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It's acknowledged nearly universally as one of the most well-known and influential rock albums of all time — and critic Colin Fleming argues that the artwork on the cover is just as important as the music. The Sgt. Pepper's cover art, co-... | [
"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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Politics with Juan Williams: Iraq and the Capitol | [
"Alex Chadwick talks politics with NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams. This week's topic: the politics of the continued occupation of Iraq and the failure to reach a compromise on the nation's draft constitution."
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"Carl reads three quotes from the week's news: Washington's Weiner; Sarah Palin's Mystery Tour; A Good Reason to Hang up the Phone."
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Dunkin' Donuts To Add More Eggs To Its Egg Patty | [
"The company says while there will be more eggs, there will be less water and other ingredients. The downside is that the egg patty will also have more calories."
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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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10 Killed When Gunman Opens Fire In Texas High School | [
"NPR's Scott Simon has the latest news on the shooting that killed eight students and two teacher at Santa Fe High School in Texas on Friday."
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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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First Step To 'Eco-Grieving' Over Climate Change? Admit There's A Problem | [
"Just thinking about the impacts of a shifting climate is making some people feel anxious and overwhelmed. A support group in Utah is helping people cope, and the idea has drawn interest in other states. In a split level outside Salt Lake City, eight people gather for a weekly meeting. The group, called Good Grief,... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Brain Bugs': Cognitive Flaws That 'Shape Our Lives' 2) What It Means To Be 'Always On' A Smartphone 3) 'Turn Of Mind': The Haunted House Is In Your Head"
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Finding Jobs In Dallas | [
"-- NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports on a program at the Wilkinson Center in East Dallas that helps the unemployed find jobs."
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Chinese Influence on N. Korea Increasingly Unclear | [
"Last week North Korea said it has developed nuclear weapons and it's withdrawing from six-party talks on its nuclear weapons. One member of the six-party process, China, appears to have less and less influence over the North Koreans."
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"It's Friday, and we're following these stories: Real-Life Horror: Many Killed, Dozens Wounded At Colorado Movie Theater. Syrian Intelligence Official Dies From Damascus Bombing; 4th Assad Aide To Perish. (Reuters) Syria Denies Russian Envoy's Statement That Assad Ready To Step Down. (RiaNovosti) European Finance M... | npr | {
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Advocate's Comments On ACA Now A Liability For Law's Supporters | [
"Lawmakers grilled an MIT professor on Tuesday over controversial comments he made about Obamacare. Jon Gruber has been one of the law's strongest advocates, but he also said the law passed with a big assist from voters' \"stupidity.\""
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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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Bolton: Trump Administration Could Be Making 'Big Mistake' On North Korea | [
"John Bolton is not particularly concerned about receiving a present from North Korea this holiday season. In an exclusive interview with NPR, the former U.S. ambassador dismissed the country's recent threat that it could deliver a \"Christmas gift\" if the U.S. does not meet an end-of-year deadline to offer better... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Lloyds Says It Will Block Bitcoin Purchases On Its Credit Cards. -- Top North Korean Official To Lead Delegation To Olympics. -- South Africa's ANC Meets To Decide Fate Of President Jacob Zuma. -- CHART: How Trump's Immigration Proposal Compares With Other Plans. -- V... | npr | {
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Is There A Conflict Between Science And Religion? | [
"In a recent book — Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion and Naturalism — the philosopher Alvin Plantinga argues that the conflict between science and religion is superficial. Natural science doesn't entail the nonexistence of \"a person such as God\" or even rule out the possibility of miracles. Given... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Expected North Korea Meeting 'Has A Lot To Do With' Tillerson's Firing, Former Rep. Harman Says | [
"Rex Tillerson is out as secretary of state, President Trump said Tuesday morning, and CIA Director Mike Pompeo will be nominated to replace him. Jane Harman, director, president and CEO of the Wilson Center and a former U.S. representative who served on the House Intelligence Committee, says Tillerson is an “... | [
"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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Martin Talks With Cellist | [
"Martin talks with cellist Carter Brey, who's walking away from his solo and chamber music career to become the principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic next season."
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Feinstein's CIA Outrage Splits Senate | [
"The Senate was a chamber divided in reaction to Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein's diatribe against the CIA for allegedly hacking into Senate computers. A no-nonsense Feinstein, the Senate Intelligence Committee chairman, took to the Senate floor Tuesday to speak at length and publicly for the first time about a dis... | [
"Stories: 1) Candidates' Prescriptions for Health Care Reform 2) Mark McKinney's Outrageous Comic Fortune"
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California Freezes Construction Projects | [
"California financial officials voted Wednesday to freeze nearly $4 billion in financing for construction projects across the state. We visited some projects in northern California that are threatened by the funding cutoff. Rachael Dornhelm reports for member station KQED. MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day... | [
"State to Impose New Emissions Rules for Small Engines. Solar Initiative Launches January 1. End Music."
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Fort Campbell, Home of the 101st Airborne | [
"Operation Swarmer continues today. At least one soldier from the 101st Airborne Division was killed yesterday in Samarra. The military says it's detained 31 people and discovered some large underground weapons caches. NPR's Eric Weiner has a piece today on Day to Day. He was near Fort Campbell, Ky., home of 101st... | [
"Correspondent Tony Cox talks with two U.S. Army soldiers in Fallujah, Iraq, about their extended duty in the country and the dangers they continue to face. Spc. Tywan Jones of Dodson, La., and Pfc. Christopher Young of Tacoma, Wash., are both from the 1st Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Divisi... | npr | {
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Iraq: Real Stories, Real People | [
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'I’ll Never Ride Out Another Hurricane': For Katrina Survivor, Harvey Is Deja Vu | [
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"Stories: 1) Michael Beschloss: Critical Moments, Critical Choices 2) Lesbian Activist, Pioneering Journalist Del Martin 3) 'Trouble The Water' Captures Katrina On Camcorder"
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Researchers Create A Tiny Camera To Be Carried By Beetles | [
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Obama Outlines Surveillance Proposal | [
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U.N. Seeks Access to Guantanamo Detainees | [
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"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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Legalized Marijuana Forcing Old Dogs To Learn New Tricks | [
"Drug-sniffing dogs, those cute bellwethers of illegal activity, are dropping Marijuana from their repertoire in Washington state. A 2012 ballot initiative legalized the use of marijuana in the state (although federal law still prohibits its use). Since then authorities have been working to implement the law. Part ... | [
"Good Thursday morning, here are our early stories: In Israel And Gaza Strip: More Explosions, Deaths On Both Sides. BP Expected To Plead Guilty, Pay Record Fine In Gulf Oil Spill Criminal Case. And here are more headlines: Gen. Petraeus Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Benghazi Attack. (Los Angeles Times) Home... | npr | {
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Songs For The Snowbound | [
"If you find yourself stuck in the house due to recent snowfall around the country, huddling around the fire has surely become tiresome by now. So why not hover around your computer with some wintry tunes and a cup of tea instead? These five songs ought to make your winter a little brighter. Hear the music, after t... | [
"Stories: 1) The 'Big Fan' Team: Patton Oswalt, Robert Siegel 2) The Subhumans' Timeless Hardcore Punk"
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Weathering Emotional Storms Over Gulf Oil Spill | [
"Oily beaches and lost livelihoods are the visible effects of the massive well leaking into the Gulf Coast. But consequences that are harder to spot are starting to get more attention now, like the need for mental health care. On June 23, an Alabama boat captain, whose friends say he was \"despondent\" over the oil... | [
"Stories: 1) The Science Behind Deep-Water Oil Drilling 2) Real Life Documentaries Trump Reality TV Every Day"
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Erlanger, NYT Jerusalem Bureau Chief, to Leave Post | [
"Steven Erlanger, Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses what's next for him after he leaves Israel in a few weeks. During his tenure in Jerusalem, Erlanger has covered Yasser Arafat's death, Ariel Sharon's debilitating stroke, Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, and the Hamas victory in the Palestinia... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Another First Day; New Jersey Fumble; He Who Must Not Be Named."
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At Glenn Beck Rally, Signs Of Negativity | [
"Standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday and addressing tens of thousands of admirers at his “Restoring Honor” rally, conservative and religious talk show host Glenn Beck said, “\"America today begins to turn back to God.\" And he spoke of positive actions. “Today we are going to concentrate on th... | [
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Atlanta Reacts To Election Results | [
"Tell Me More takes to the streets of Atlanta, Ga., for more reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's White house win."
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'The Louvre Is Suffocating': Museum Closed As Workers Strike, Citing Overcrowding | [
"The Louvre was shuttered on Monday, leaving hordes of tourists outside amid its famous glass pyramids. The reason? The Paris museum's security and reception staff were on strike, protesting \"unprecedented deterioration of conditions\" amid record crowds. The museum, located in a former royal palace on the city's ... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: No Peace:Bomb Rips Apart Bus in Tel Aviv; Israel Continues Strikes In Gaza. India Executes Mumbai Attack Gunman. And here are more headlines: Busiest Travel Day Of The Year: Weather, Strikes Make Headaches For Thanksgiving Air Passengers. (ABC) Severe Weather Pummels Nor... | npr | {
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The Generation That Can't Wait to Move Up at Work | [
"The newest generation of workers seems to be at the top of managers' worry list these days. These 20-somethings, known as the Millennial Generation, are eager to bounce up the corporate ladder without putting in the time on the lower rungs. \"This generation of 20-somethings is slightly different in that they grew... | [
"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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At 84, Poet Gary Snyder Lives In 'This Present Moment' | [
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'The Dinner' Offers Food For Thought | [
"Food doesn't matter much in novels. Years will pass in a person's life without a single description of a snack. Not a moment between adverbs for a taco. No wonder so many characters in contemporary fiction are glum: They're not hopeless; they're hungry. In his new book, The Dinner, Dutch author Herman Koch structu... | [
"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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World Cafe Next: Emil Friis | [
"This week's World Cafe: Next artist is a Danish singer-songwriter named Emil Friis, who's just released a dark, vibe-driven album called Sand In Your Eyes. Friis originally wrote this music for a French gangster film that didn't pan out before it became his new album. Friis aims for a combination of Ennio Morricon... | [
"Rickie Lee Jones, The Knife, Amandine, more. With host Bob Boilen."
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Excerpt: 'American Lion' | [
"Chapter 1: Andy Will Fight His Way in the World Christmas 1828 should have been the happiest of seasons at the Hermitage, Jackson's plantation twelve miles outside Nashville. It was a week before the holiday, and Jackson had won the presidency of the United States the month before. \"How triumphant!\" Andrew Donel... | [
"Stories: 1) 'The Gospel of Judas and the Shaping of Christianity' 2) 'How Doctors Think' 3) \"The Other Side of You\""
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Northeast Blackout Update | [
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John Edwards Affair Leads To Federal Indictment | [
"Former Sen. John Edwards pleaded not guilty on Friday after he was named in a six-count indictment on campaign finance charges. It's a highly unusual case stemming from an extramarital affair. Prosecutors say three years ago, while he was running for the Democratic nomination for president, he was soliciting hundr... | [
"If it's Tuesday, somebody somewhere is voting. Here are some of the headlines we're watching: Today's Primaries: Gingrich's Swan Song Or Reason To Remain? It's Zip It Day On Google. World Stocks Rise Ahead Of Federal Reserve Meeting. (CBS) 'Do Not Recall': James Murdoch Says He Had No Reason To Suspect Wrongdoing ... | npr | {
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'Brexit' Repercussions Continue In U.K. Politics | [
"Several leading members of Britain's Labor Party have resigned and Scottish leaders are considering pulling out of the U.K. Journalist David Torrance has the latest on the 'Brexit' vote fallout."
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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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Like The Rest Of The World, Russia Waits For Trump-Biden Outcome | [
"While the Russian government has avoided official comment on the U.S. election, the prospect of divided government in Washington, D.C., could have benefits for the Kremlin."
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What Did We Learn Today | [
"Tom and David reflect on the show's most memorable lessons."
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Roast Comic Jeff Ross | [
"Jeff Ross says he learned to \"dish it out and take it\" as a kid in Newark, N.J. He says that ideally a celebrity roast is \"like a party where everybody goes and has a good time.\" [Originally broadcast September 2016]"
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At Versailles Palace, An American Looks For Clues To Family History | [
"When Maureen Hargrave, a 71-year-old American who lives in San Diego, wrote an email to the chateau of Versailles in January, she wasn't sure she would hear back. \"I went to the Versailles website,\" she says, \"and pulled down the link, and just wrote, 'On December 16th, 1944, [Pearlie] Hargrave, my aunt, marrie... | [
"Stories: 1) 'Times' Advice Guru Answers Your Social Q's 2) At MoMA, A Look At De Kooning's Shifts In Style"
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David Gergen On S.C. Politics And The Heath Care Overhaul | [
"Host Scott Simon speaks with political analyst David Gergen about the particulars of South Carolina politics and President Obama's health care overhaul plan. Gergen is director of the Center for Public Leadership and a professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government."
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Houston Children Murdered | [
"Houston police say a woman has confessed to killing her five children. Andrea Yates was taking medication for postpartum depression, according to her husband, and had been additionally affected by the death of her father. Robert Siegel talks with Mike Glenn, police reporter for the <EM>Houston Chronicle</EM>."
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"Stories: 1) Venturing Inside Bellevue's Psychiatric ER 2) Capitalism's Paradoxes, Writ Personal On Film"
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Kevin Martin's Contentious Turn at Helm of FCC | [
"FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has come under fire from almost all quarters for the agenda he has set during his tenure at the commission. Does that mean he's doing something right? How is the chairman doing, and what have previous commissioners attempted and accomplished?"
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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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The Science of the Pigment, Melanin | [
"Tavis Smiley learns about how melanin acts on the skin and brain from T. Owens Moore, Ph.D., author of <EM>Dark Matters - Dark Secrets</EM>."
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Obama, AIG, And The Politics Of Anger | [
"Wednesday afternoon, President Barack Obama again addressed the AIG bonuses, acknowledging \"people are rightly outraged.\" Also, former Vice President Dick Cheney told CNN's John King that he believes policy changes made by Obama have made the country less safe. Guests: Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor David G... | [
"From gobbling down nightmarish deep-fried whatevers at state fairs to sucking up to donors, the life of a national politician is full of humbling experiences. But few components of the modern political routine were stranger, more incongruous, or more embarrassing than the Political MySpace Page. With MySpace on th... | npr | {
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United Auto Workers Go On Strike Against General Motors | [
"NPR's David Greene talks to Michigan Radio reporter Tracy Samilton and Kristin Dziczek at the Center for Automotive Research about workers striking after a new contract wasn't reached."
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"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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'Everybody's Other Than Everybody Else': Choreographer Mark Morris | [
"When Mark Morris was a 6-year-old in Seattle, he'd stuff his feet into Tupperware juice cups so he could walk en pointe. In essence, it worked. Morris grew up to become a celebrated dancer, choreographer and director. He founded his own company, the Mark Morris Dance Group, in his twenties, then took over the Théâ... | [
"Stories: 1) Violence, and Silence, in Nelson's 'Paranoid Park' 2) Zooey Deschanel, Tuning Up with She and Him"
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Conservative Take On Kavanaugh Hearing And Investigation | [
"NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks <em>National Review</em> editor Rich Lowry about reactions among conservatives to the Supreme Court nomination fracas."
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Allegations Against Kavanaugh Cause Political Turmoil, Echoes of Anita Hill | [
"The woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault revealed her identity Sunday in an interview with The Washington Post.Christine Blasey Ford, a 51-year-old California professor, accused Kavanaugh of groping her and trying to take her clothes off when they were both attending suburban M... | [
"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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Ben Folds: Cynicism Meets Sweetness | [
"As cathartic piano prodigies, both Ben Folds and Regina Spektor know how to make listeners laugh and weep at the same time. So it should come as no surprise that they discover one other and meet on common ground in the raw, personal \"You Don't Know Me.\" Folds' cynicism and Spektor's unearthly sweetness make for ... | [
"Stories: 1) Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards 2) Political Semantics And The Art Of The Slogan"
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Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It? | [
"In the photograph, Gretchen Altman is smiling, leaning back casually, a cup of coffee in hand — Hills Bros. Coffee, to be precise. It looks like a candid shot, but if you hit like, leave a comment, and tag a friend, you can get three different blends of brew, for free. You've heard of influencers — social media c... | [
"We look at the origins of three new media giants: Before They Ruled The World, They Were Grad Students; The Very Long Road to Very Short Messages; and Turning Nerds with Webcams Into Stars (Who Are Still Nerds With Webcams)."
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New Dead Sea Scrolls Unearthed During Excavation In Israel's Cave Of Horror | [
"Archaeologists discovered new pieces of the Dead Sea Scrolls for the first time in more than six decades. Oren Ableman, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar and a member of the Israel Antiquities Authority, and his team of archeologists found the ancient biblical texts in caves in Israel. “These are tiny scraps,” Ableman sa... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- EgyptAir Plane Hijacker Arrested In Cyprus. -- Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives. And here are more early headlines: Pakistan Arrests Hundreds Of People After Deadly Bombing. (Deutsche Welle) Utah Will Require Anesthesia For Abortions After... | npr | {
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Saddam Hussein's Money | [
"The Government Accounting Office estimates that Saddam Hussein embezzled over $6 billion of money garnered from illegal oil sales. Last month, President Bush issued an executive order, confiscating $1.7 billion in non-diplomatic Iraqi assets in the U.S. and called on other countries to do the same, so the money co... | [
"Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: Hoosier Boo-sier, The Okay Satan, Egg McRib."
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From Kerouac To Rand, 'Harmful' Reads For Writers | [
"Columnist Crawford Kilian advises aspiring writers to avoid Jack Kerouac's On the Road, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and eight other well-known novels. But Kilian isn't saying they're bad novels — quite the opposite, actually. In a piece for the Canadian online daily The Tyee, Kilian writes, \"their readable styles l... | [
"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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Sun Kil Moon: Black And Blue And Beautiful | [
"Generations of mopes have come of age to the songs of Mark Kozelek, first as lead singer of Red House Painters, then as an unlikely AC/DC tribute act, and most recently as head of Sun Kil Moon. In all his various incarnations, Kozelek has mastered a sort of wounded gentility, which works best amid warmly Nick Drak... | [
"Smith Westerns - Weekend Burnt Ones - Bury Me In Smoke Demon's Claws - Fed From Her Hand Gang of Four - You'll Never Pay For The Farm Candy Claws - In The Deep Time The Superions - Fruitcake"
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How An Imbalance Of White Teachers Could Impact Students Of Color | [
"The nation’s student population is growing increasingly diverse as an overwhelming number of teachers in the U.S. are white. Sojourner Ahebee of WHYY’s The Pulse explains the possible long-term consequences for students of color. This article was originally published on WBUR.org."
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Does Debt Deal Show Diversion From Business As Usual? | [
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The Team Behind 'Little Miss Sunshine' | [
"Directors Valerie Faris and Jonathan Dayton, and writer Michael Arndt. Little Miss Sunshine, their bittersweet film about a dysfunctional family, has been nominated for four Academy Awards. This was Faris and Dayton's feature film debut after directing hundreds of music videos, and also the first screenplay of Arn... | [
"Stories: 1) An 'Enchanted' Role for 'South Pacific' Star 2) 'Weeds' Creator Delivers Potent Product 3) Tim Russert Tributes"
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Pic: No Money Down In Bellevue, Wash. | [
"Seven_Null7 sends this picture from Bellevue, Wash., with the caption: \"Isn't 0% down part of what got us into trouble in the first place?\" Prices at Highland Lane are running $285,000 to $324,950. The \"$0 down\" offer will cost you a full point on interest, according to the site, which also pitches the feder... | [
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Mothers Bound Together by the Cost of War | [
"Paula Davis, Gina Barnhurst and Beth Belle are charter members of a club no mother ever wants to join. These women and others meet informally at Arlington National Cemetery. There, they sit at the gravesides of their sons who were killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. They also talk with each other. And cry. And listen. ... | [
"Stories: 1) Suzanne Mintz, Making Family Caregiving Easier 2) After the Cold War, Russian Espionage in the U.S."
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French Winemakers Welcome Warmer Summers | [
"In 2003, France got a glimpse of what the future may hold. A summer heat wave broke all temperature records, straining the country's medical and energy resources. But a future of warmer summers could bring unexpected pleasures — including wine. The town of St. Emilion lies in heart of a France's famous Bordeaux wi... | [
"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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Top Five Myths Of Genetically Modified Seeds, Busted | [
"Having just stepped into the shouting match over patents on genetically engineered crops, there are a few small things that I, too, would like to get off my chest. I say small things. I'm not talking about today's big hot issues: Whether genetically modified organisms — GMOs — should be labeled, or cause cancer in... | [
"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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Opening Statement: Sen. Jeff Sessions | [
"The following is the opening statement, as prepared for delivery, of Sen. Jeff Sessions, Republican of Alabama, the ranking Republican of the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the beginning of the confirmation hearing on Monday for Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Before I b... | [
"Ms. Miller Goes to Washington. Anti-Gang Summit in Oakland. End Music."
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Moussaoui Lawyers Begin Arguing for Life Sentence | [
"Court-appointed defense lawyers begin presenting arguments to spare Zacarias Moussaoui's life. They hope to convince jurors to put Moussaoui in jail for life, without the possibility of parole. The prosecution has rested its case for the death penalty in the sentencing phase of the confessed terrorist's court saga... | [
"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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Coronavirus Fears Derail Friday Prayers For Muslims Across The World | [
"Come Friday, few places will show the effects of the coronavirus more vividly than mosques across the world — not so much for what will be there, as what won't: Friday prayers have been curtailed or outright suspended in more than a dozen majority-Muslim countries across the world. The list of countries to close m... | [
"Good morning, here are our early stories: -- Russia Retaliates For Sanctions Approval, Hitting At U.S. Diplomatic Corps. -- Pakistan's High Court Ousts Prime Minister Sharif In Panama Papers Fallout. -- Gov. John Hickenlooper On Democrats' Plans For Health Care. And here are more early stories: Trump To Discuss Ga... | npr | {
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Ambassador Rice Asks Not To Be Considered For Secretary Of State | [
"Moving to withdraw her name from among those being considered to be the next secretary of state, embattled U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice has told President Obama she does not want to be nominated. The White House just released a statement from the president that says, in part: \"Today, I spoke to Ambassador Susan Ri... | [
"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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Congressman On NSA: Checks And Balances Prevent Abuse | [
"Melissa Block talks to Republican Congressman Mac Thornberry, who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He talks about the testimony by leaders of the National Security Agency, the Department of Justice and the FBI on Tuesday morning. He's been supportive of the NSA surveillance program, ... | [
"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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The Case for Ending Quarterly Reports | [
"Quarterly earnings reports help to drive the markets, as momentum swings with how companies have fared against expectations. But at least one market expert says that pressure on CEOs to meet their own forecasts can run afoul of good corporate governance -- and end up hurting shareholders. Robert Siegel talks to Ma... | [
"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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Top Stories: UBS Loss, Medal Of Honor For Marine | [
"Good morning. Our early posts: -- U.K. Prime Minister To Gadhafi: 'It Is Over, Give Up' -- Swiss Bank UBS Says Rogue Trader Caused $2 Billion Loss Other top headlines of the day so far: -- \"For A Marine Hero, A Medal Of Honor.\" (Morning Edition) -- \"New Foreclosures Surge During August In Hardest-Hit Markets.... | [
"Jerry Brown Takes on EPA. Olympic Torch in SF."
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