An End To Kerfuffles And Questions: Former Press Secretary Reflects

On the occasion of his departure, former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney talks to Audie Cornish about his time spent at the White House podium.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326205965/an-end-to-kerfuffles-and-questions-former-press-secretary-reflects?ft=1&f=1020

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Obama's No-Win Immigration Predicament

The president's announcement that he would shift immigration enforcement resources to the Southern border failed to placate anyone.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/06/30/327074531/obamas-no-win-immigration-predicament?ft=1&f=1014

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First Listen: Braid, 'No Coast'

The emo band's first full-length album in 16 years is a measured and often gorgeous set of songs, each well-positioned to remind fans why they fell in love with Braid in the first place.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/29/324887838/first-listen-braid-no-coast?ft=1&f=1039

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Obama Says He Will Use Executive Action To Address Immigration System

The move comes about a week after Republican House Speaker John Boehner threatened to sue the president over his use of executive actions. Obama said the majority of Americans want immigration reform.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/30/326998127/obama-says-he-will-use-executive-action-to-address-immigration-system?ft=1&f=1014

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Week In Politics: Lawsuits, Rulings And The Legacy Of Howard Baker

Political commentators E.J. Dionne and Mary-Kate Cary discuss the latest Supreme Court rulings, Boehner's announced desire to sue President Obama and the legacy of longtime Sen. Howard Baker.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326205916/week-in-politics-lawsuits-rulings-and-primaries-decided?ft=1&f=1014

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Global Stock Markets Mostly Inch Higher

Global stock markets mostly inch higher

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=326811368&ft=1&f=

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The Missing Link

For each set of three words, find a word that can precede each one to complete a familiar two-word phrase or name. The first word in each set will name an animal.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/29/326452892/the-missing-link?ft=1&f=1008

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A CRISPR Way To Fix Faulty Genes

This technique for manipulating genes borrows a strategy from the way bacteria fight viruses. It's still experimental, but the possibilities excite medical researchers hoping to tailor treatments.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/06/26/325213397/a-crispr-way-to-fix-faulty-genes?ft=1&f=1007

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As Yosemite Park Turns 150, Charms And Challenges Endure

In 1864, Abraham Lincoln set aside the nation's first federally-protected wilderness areas. Visitors have enjoyed Yosemite's wonders ever since ? sometimes to the point of endangering them.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/28/326216331/as-yosemite-park-turns-150-charms-and-challenges-endure?ft=1&f=1007

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Week In Politics: Lawsuits, Rulings And The Legacy Of Howard Baker

Political commentators E.J. Dionne and Mary-Kate Cary discuss the latest Supreme Court rulings, Boehner's announced desire to sue President Obama and the legacy of longtime Sen. Howard Baker.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326205916/week-in-politics-lawsuits-rulings-and-primaries-decided?ft=1&f=1014

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Pew's Latest Look At Voters Finds Many Who Defy Party Labels

"Young Outsiders" are Republican-leaning voters who don't like the GOP. Meanwhile, "Hard-Pressed Skeptics" are Democratic-leaning voters who could vote Republican in significant numbers this year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/06/26/325914962/pews-latest-look-at-voters-finds-many-who-defy-party-labels?ft=1&f=1014

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Kerry Urges Mideast Leaders To Contain ISIS

The U.S. can't do much in Iraq without support from the Saudis, Emiratis and other regional players, as international correspondent Jackie Northam tells NPR's Scott Simon.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/28/326406780/kerry-urges-mideast-leaders-to-contain-isis?ft=1&f=1004

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Carney's 'Begin Again' Doesn't Match His Hit 'Once'

Begin Again is the latest effort by John Carney. This film and his previous Once have so much in common that you can't help asking yourself, "Can lightning strike twice?"

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326062347/carney-s-begin-again-doesn-t-match-his-hit-once?ft=1&f=1045

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What's The Matter With Wendy Davis?

The Texas state senator galvanized Democrats across the nation with her 11-hour filibuster to block restrictive abortion laws. Then she ran for governor ? and got a big dose of political reality.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/06/27/326215796/whats-the-matter-with-wendy-davis?ft=1&f=1014

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Are Tight Pants On Men 'Gross'? The Guys Weigh In

The Barbershop guys give their take on the latest fashion wear for men: tight pants. Who's sporting the look and who's judging it?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326158690/are-tight-pants-on-men-gross-the-guys-weigh-in?ft=1&f=1055

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Bruce Hornsby On Piano Jazz

On this episode of Piano Jazz, the influence of Keith Jarrett and Bud Powell peeks through as the hitmaker performs "Solar" and "Parisian Thoroughfare."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326179270/bruce-hornsby-on-piano-jazz?ft=1&f=1039

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Pew's Latest Look At Voters Finds Many Who Defy Party Labels

"Young Outsiders" are Republican-leaning voters who don't like the GOP. Meanwhile, "Hard-Pressed Skeptics" are Democratic-leaning voters who could vote Republican in significant numbers this year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/06/26/325914962/pews-latest-look-at-voters-finds-many-who-defy-party-labels?ft=1&f=1014

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Tackling Sexual Assault On Campus With Comedy

"The fault in our schools," Comedy Central's Jon Stewart suggests, is that rape culture still exists on many American college campuses.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/06/28/326203255/tackling-sexual-assault-on-campus-with-comedy?ft=1&f=1003

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Wiggins Is No. 1, Napier To Miami In NBA Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers used the first overall pick to select Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins. The Charlotte Hornets drafted Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier with the 24th pick and traded him to Miami.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/27/326051395/wiggins-is-no-1-napier-to-miami-in-nba-draft?ft=1&f=1055

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Ex-'Times' Editor Jill Abramson To Teach At Harvard

The former executive editor of The New York Times, whose sudden dismissal sent shock waves through the media world, will teach undergraduate courses on narrative nonfiction.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/12/321368946/ex-times-editor-jill-abramson-to-teach-at-harvard?ft=1&f=1020

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A Not-Quite-Satisfying Look At A Notorious Career In Crime

Director Joe Berlinger dives into the story of James "Whitey" Bulger, convicted of a pile of crimes and sentenced in 2013. Unfortunately, not every question seems to be asked with the same urgency.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/26/325510391/a-not-quite-satisfying-look-at-a-notorious-career-in-crime?ft=1&f=1045

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O.J. And Oscar Trials: A 'Combination Of Celebrity, Wealth And Murder'

O.J. Simpson's Ford Bronco was chased by police 20 years ago, marking the start of what was dubbed the "trial of the century." But how does its coverage compare with the Oscar Pistorius trial?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/17/322920575/o-j-and-oscar-trials-a-combination-of-celebrity-wealth-and-murder?ft=1&f=1020

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The Binge-Watch Before The Purge, Now That Aereo Is Likely Done

The Supreme Court gave big broadcasters a win in their battle against the streaming TV service Aereo. For the service's subscribers in 13 cities, now what?

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/26/325812733/the-binge-watch-before-the-purge-now-that-aereo-is-likely-done?ft=1&f=1019

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Court Stays Decision Striking Down Indiana's Gay Marriage Ban

The appeals court decision puts a halt to gay marriages in the state pending an appeal of the lower court ruling.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/27/326240525/court-stays-decision-striking-down-indianas-gay-marriage-ban?ft=1&f=1014

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Tech Week: Google's Plans, Aereo's Loss And Occupied Stalls

Google rolled out a slew of new products and ideas at its annual developers conference, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to a TV startup, plus more headlines in this week's tech news roundup.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/28/326159447/tech-week-googles-plans-aereos-loss-and-occupied-stalls?ft=1&f=

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Opening Of World's Tallest Water Slide Delayed

Opening of world's tallest water slide delayed

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=326304465&ft=1&f=

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In Loss To Germany, U.S. Escapes With A Skid From 'Group Of Death'

Despite losing to Germany in the final match of the group stage, the U.S. soccer team is advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/26/325909274/in-loss-to-germany-u-s-escapes-with-a-skid-from-group-of-death?ft=1&f=1055

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Pot Use On The Rise In U.S., Report Says

Unlike in the rest of the world, more Americans are using the drug, according to a new United Nations report. Marijuana's potency is also on the rise, the report found.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/26/325905278/higher-pot-use-in-u-s-report-says?ft=1&f=1014

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Hozier On World Cafe

Soulful, emotive singing and a politically charged music video have helped boost the Irish singer's swift rise to popularity. Hear him perform "Take Me to Church" and three other songs on stage.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/world-cafe/2014/06/27/326175153/hozier-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=

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Democrats Unveil A Bill To Ban Internet Fast Lanes

Lawmakers are stepping into the ongoing tussle over whether companies should have to pay more for faster Internet service to consumer homes.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/17/322914843/senate-dems-unveil-a-bill-to-ban-internet-fast-lanes-net-neutrality?ft=1&f=1020

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Filipinos To Receive Disaster Alerts On Cellphones

Filipinos to receive disaster alerts on cellphones

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=326089069&ft=1&f=

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Cold Beat, 'UV'

San Francisco's frenetic rock group Cold Beat pummels the senses in a strobe-lit new video for the song "UV."

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/325207305/cold-beat-uv?ft=1&f=1039

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A View On The World Cup, Seen From An LA Bar On A Midweek Morning

NPR's Shereen Marisol Meraji was with World Cup fans in Los Angeles, and she offers some of their reactions to the U.S. soccer team's match with Germany.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/26/325909288/a-view-on-the-world-cup-seen-from-an-la-bar-on-a-midweek-morning?ft=1&f=1003

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SOS Note, Prison ID Reportedly Found In Chinese-Made Pants

A woman in Belfast, Northern Ireland, says she found a handwritten plea for help in a pair of pants she bought from a discount retailer in 2011 but had not worn until recently.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/25/325633408/sos-note-prison-id-reportedly-found-in-chinese-made-pants?ft=1&f=1006

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AP PHOTOS: Mexico City Circus Acts Fear Animal Ban

AP PHOTOS: Mexico City circus acts fear animal ban

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=326042022&ft=1&f=

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A Master's In Media...From Conde Nast?

Architectural Digest, Wired, Vogue, Gourmet...why a magazine brand is getting into the education business.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/06/05/318781588/a-masters-in-media-from-conde-nast?ft=1&f=1020

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KCRW Presents: Dean Wareham

A veteran of Galaxie 500 and Luna, Wareham has dabbled in film along the way. Now he has a fine solo career, which recently brought him to Morning Becomes Eclectic to perform "The Dancer Disappears."

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/25/325500412/kcrw-presents-dean-wareham?ft=1&f=1039

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The Satisfying Chill Of The Audacious 'Snowpiercer'

Bong Joon-ho's post-apocalyptic tale of the last remnants of humankind trapped on a train to nowhere is the kind of idea-driven science fiction that deserves to be seen.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/26/325510855/the-satisfying-chill-of-the-audacious-snowpiercer?ft=1&f=1008

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Calling Dame Judi: UK Needs New MI6 Spy Chief

Calling Dame Judi: UK needs new MI6 spy chief

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=325812706&ft=1&f=

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'New York Times' Editor: Losing Snowden Scoop 'Really Painful'

Edward Snowden didn't trust The New York Times with his revelations about the NSA because the paper initially spiked an earlier story about the warrantless wiretapping of Americans.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/05/319233332/new-york-times-editor-losing-snowden-scoop-really-painful?ft=1&f=1020

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Sen. Cochran Beats Tea Party Challenger In Miss. Runoff

Republican Sen. Thad Cochran, 76, managed to hang on after a runoff that likely represented the Tea Party's best remaining chance to knock off a Senate incumbent.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/25/325396863/sen-cochran-beats-tea-party-challenger-in-miss-runoff?ft=1&f=1014

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Deford: How To Host A Sports Extravaganza That Won't Break The Bank

Building new World Cup or Olympics facilities in different cities every several years is just too costly, says commentator Frank Deford. So why not, he asks, try something different?

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/18/323033334/deford-how-to-host-a-sports-extravaganza-that-wont-break-the-bank?ft=1&f=1057

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Miss. Sen Thad Cochran Defeats Tea Party Challenger

The six-term Republican defeated insurgent state Sen. Chris McDaniel for his party's nomination.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/24/325334890/miss-sen-thad-cochran-holds-slim-margin-over-tea-party-challenger?ft=1&f=1014

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New House Leadership Puts Export Bank On Shakier Ground

Described as either a boost to U.S. jobs and the economy or as "crony capitalism," the Export-Import Bank's future has grown cloudier under new House Majority Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/06/24/325247113/new-house-leadership-puts-export-bank-on-shakier-ground?ft=1&f=1014

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Suarez Facing Big Financial Hit From Alleged Bite

Suarez facing big financial hit from alleged bite

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=325530819&ft=1&f=

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FX's 'Tyrant' Drowns An Opportunity For Nuance In Stereotypes

The new series debuting tonight ? about the son of a Middle Eastern dictator returning home ? misses the mark with a pro-U.S. attitude that turns characters into caricatures.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/06/24/325171832/fxs-tyrant-drowns-an-opportunity-for-nuance-in-stereotypes?ft=1&f=1008

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'Star Wars' Museum Lands In Chicago

Filmmaker George Lucas has selected the Windy City to house his collection of art and movie memorabilia. San Francisco had also reportedly been in contention.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/24/325327159/star-wars-museum-lands-in-chicago?ft=1&f=1003

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Beijing: From Hardship Post To Plum Assignment And Back Again

In past decades, foreign firms offered lavish perks for people to work in Beijing because of how hard life was there. China's booming economy ended that. Now, air pollution is driving many to leave.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/25/325217677/beijing-from-hardship-post-to-plum-assignment-and-back-again?ft=1&f=1006

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Sen. Cochran Beats Tea Party Challenger In Miss. Runoff

Republican Sen. Thad Cochran, 76, managed to hang on after a runoff that likely represented the Tea Party's best remaining chance to knock off a Senate incumbent.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/25/325396863/sen-cochran-beats-tea-party-challenger-in-miss-runoff?ft=1&f=1014

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Living Up To His Past, Suarez Apparently Bites Italian Opponent

Uruguay's win against Italy was overshadowed by a bite. Once again, Luis Suarez courted controversy at a World Cup Game.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/24/325226445/living-up-to-his-past-suarez-apparently-bites-italian-opponent?ft=1&f=1055

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The WNBA Televises Its Pride With LGBT Campaign

The WNBA launched its Pride initiative on Sunday, officially embracing the LGBT community. In addition to supporting its gay players and fans, the league stands to make some money off the move.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/23/324615925/the-wnba-televises-its-pride-with-lgbt-campaign?ft=1&f=1055

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NATO: "No Signs" Russia Is Respecting Commitments

NATO: "No signs" Russia is respecting commitments

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=325374994&ft=1&f=

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Writer, Wrong: A Complicated Road To Nowhere In 'Third Person'

Paul Haggis revisits the multithreaded structure he used in the Oscar-winning Crash, but he winds up creating a puzzle not much worth solving.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/323329054/writer-wrong-a-complicated-road-to-nowhere-in-third-person?ft=1&f=1045

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Sandwich Monday: Burger King's Extra Long Cheeseburger

For this week's Sandwich Monday, we try the Burger King Extra Long BBQ Cheeseburger. It's like a regular BBQ Cheeseburger, but longer.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/23/324887782/sandwich-monday-burger-kings-extra-long-cheeseburger?ft=1&f=1008

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Scientists Observe Springtime Changes On One Of Saturn's Moons

On Titan, summer is almost three years away. But in a dark, placid ocean of natural gas, scientists have spotted something that could be the first inkling of springtime.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/23/324032496/scientists-observe-springtime-changes-in-titans-northern-seas?ft=1&f=1007

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Colombia Tops World Cup Group By Beating Japan 4-1

Colombia tops World Cup group by beating Japan 4-1

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=325254457&ft=1&f=

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National Park Service Temporarily Bans Drones In National Parks

The Park Service said it made the decision after several drones disturbed the peace at different parks. The agency will later propose permanent regulation.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/21/324232350/national-park-service-temporarily-bans-drones-in-national-parks?ft=1&f=1019

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Dust Clouds Big Bang Signal

A team claiming to have spied the earliest moments of the universe may have actually seen little more than galactic dust.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/20/324023189/dust-clouds-big-bang-signal?ft=1&f=1007

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US-Portugal Game Scores Viewership Goal

US-Portugal game scores viewership goal

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=324904951&ft=1&f=

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Explorer Says Griffin Shipwreck May Be Found

Explorer says Griffin shipwreck may be found

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=325097014&ft=1&f=

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Going Against The Grain: FDA Threatens Brewers' Feed For Farmers

Breweries have been providing farmers with free or discounted grain to feed their animals for centuries. But a proposed FDA rule intended to make food safer could disrupt that relationship.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/20/323957894/going-against-the-grain-fda-threatens-brewers-feed-for-farmers?ft=1&f=1007

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Viewed In 'Third Person': A Puzzle With Some Tough-To-Find Pieces

A new film by Oscar-winning writer and director Paul Haggis has drawn some scathing reviews. But he and actress Moran Atias defend the film as a puzzle ? one story told with three sets of characters.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/323696042/viewed-in-third-person-a-puzzle-with-some-tough-to-find-pieces?ft=1&f=1045

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In Oklahoma Senate Race, A Choice Between Two Deep Shades Of Red

In a solidly conservative state, GOP Sen. Tom Coburn's retirement has set off a heated GOP primary between two rising Republican stars. Immigration is a key issue.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/23/324888736/in-oklahoma-senate-race-a-choice-between-two-deep-shades-of-red?ft=1&f=1014

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Kerry Lands In Badhdad, Bearing Warnings For Iraqi Leaders

Secretary of State John Kerry is touching on a number of complex foreign policy issues this week ? from violence in Iraq, to political instability in Egypt and the conflict in Ukraine.NPR's Jackie Northam is on the trip and talks with All Things Considered.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/23/324906578/kerry-lands-in-badhdad-bearing-warnings-for-iraqi-leaders?ft=1&f=1003

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Spineless, And Now Homeless: National Zoo Closes Animal Exhibit

Invertebrates make up about 99 percent of all species. But they're no longer being featured at the National Zoo after the exhibit was shuttered due to budget issues.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/23/324843315/spineless-and-now-homeless-national-zoo-closes-animal-exhibit?ft=1&f=1003

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Is A Threat On Facebook Real? Supreme Court Will Weigh In

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving perceived death threats on Facebook. The court and the company could have starkly different approaches to identifying credible threats.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/20/323723127/supreme-court-facebook-delve-into-threatening-language?ft=1&f=1019

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Hospitals To Pay Big Fines For Infections, Avoidable Injuries

Starting this fall, 25 percent of all U.S. hospitals ? those with the worst records for infections and injuries ? will lose 1 percent of every Medicare payment for a year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/06/23/323998618/hospitals-to-pay-big-fines-for-infections-avoidable-injuries?ft=1&f=1007

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Conor Oberst: Tiny Desk Concert

The Bright Eyes singer performs songs from Upside Down Mountain with help from members of Dawes, recorded live on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the NPR Music offices.

Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/324858409/conor-oberst-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039

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Remembering A Civil Rights Swim-In: 'It Was A Milestone'

Fifty years ago, J.T. Johnson and Al Lingo jumped into a whites-only pool in Florida as part of a civil rights protest. They were taken to jail ? after the hotel owner poured acid into the water.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/13/321380585/remembering-a-civil-rights-swim-in-it-was-a-milestone?ft=1&f=1057

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Yo Is The Buzzy App Of The Moment, Whether Yo Like It Or Not

Yo is an app that does nothing but let you send a voice message to your contacts saying "Yo." Is it worth the $1 million investors seem to think it is?

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/20/323821494/yo-is-the-buzzy-app-of-the-moment-whether-yo-like-it-or-not?ft=1&f=1019

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With Changes To Guantanamo Trials, A New Feel To Proceedings

The case of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the self-confessed architect of the Sept. 11 attacks, is moving slowly. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Carol Rosenberg of the Miami Herald about the latest in that legal process and other Guantanamo trials.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/22/324609136/with-changes-to-guantanamo-trials-a-new-feel-to-proceedings?ft=1&f=1004

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VA Bill Was An Easy Sell, But Some Senators Still Feel Sticker Shock

A preliminary analysis by the Congressional Budget Office says that a Veterans Affairs bill recently passed by the Senate could cost $50 billion per year. No lawmaker wants to vote against veterans, but the price tag has a lot of lawmakers nervous.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/20/324008365/va-bill-was-an-easy-sell-but-some-senators-still-feel-sticker-shock?ft=1&f=1014

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Ohio Rolls Back Renewable Energy Standards

Many states around the U.S. have adopted policies that encourage the development of renewable energy. Lately, though, there's been a major push nationwide for states to repeal those policies. As Ohio Public Radio's Andy Chow reports, Ohio appears to be the first state to temporarily halt some of their standards for utilities.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/20/324008386/ohio-rolls-back-renewable-energy-standards?ft=1&f=1014

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Is A Threat On Facebook Real? Supreme Court Will Weigh In

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving perceived death threats on Facebook. The court and the company could have starkly different approaches to identifying credible threats.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/20/323723127/supreme-court-facebook-delve-into-threatening-language?ft=1&f=1019

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Do You Want The Truth, Or Do You Just Like Your Story Better?

In her "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin warns against letting an assumed narrative overtake the facts of a story.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/11/320997355/do-you-want-the-truth-or-do-you-just-like-your-story-better?ft=1&f=1057

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Stephanie Kwolek, Chemist Who Created Kevlar, Dies At 90

Kwolek, a DuPont scientist, invented the remarkable fibers ? lightweight, flexible and five times stronger than steel ? that are used around the world in bulletproof body armor.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/20/323951708/stephanie-kwolek-chemist-who-created-kevlar-dies-at-90?ft=1&f=1007

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Sad Men: How Advertisers Are Selling With Emotion

Advertisers want to appeal to your heart, not your head. The rise of "sadvertising" may have you weeping (and buying products) for now, but the tears are likely to stop when the ads feel forced.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/31/317686788/sad-men-how-advertisers-are-selling-with-emotion?ft=1&f=1020

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Portugal Rescues 2-2 Draw With US At World Cup

Portugal rescues 2-2 draw with US at World Cup

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=324618244&ft=1&f=

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Scientists Keep A Careful Eye On The World Cup Ball

After a botched redesign in 2010 caused the ball to behave erratically, independent scientists have carefully studied the new ball.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/20/323719969/scientists-keep-a-careful-eye-on-the-world-cup-ball?ft=1&f=1055

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Puma's Pink And Blue Cleats Make A Bold Play At The World Cup

Soccer players aren't the only ones battling on the pitch: Shoe brands are fighting it out as well. While Adidas and Nike dominate the market, Puma has a sneaky counterattack: mismatched shoes.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/22/324595722/pumas-pink-and-blue-cleats-make-a-bold-play-at-the-world-cup?ft=1&f=

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BRAZIL BEAT: Rex Ryan Checks Out Other Football

BRAZIL BEAT: Rex Ryan checks out other football

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=324588579&ft=1&f=

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Heroes Among Us: When Ordinary People Become Extraordinary

There are heroes on the battlefield, but there are also heroes like Seattle Pacific University student Jon Meis, who tackled a gunman and, with other students, held him down until police arrived.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319404315/heroes-among-us-when-ordinary-people-become-extraordinary?ft=1&f=1057

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Sexual Harrassment, Abuse 'Systemic' In Modeling World

Charges of sexual harassment and abuse against major players in fashion have put the industry under scrutiny. NPR's Lynn Neary talks to model Sara Ziff, who founded a non-profit to protect models.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/22/324480008/sexual-harrassment-abuse-systemic-in-modeling-world?ft=1&f=1003

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It's Not Tennessee Whiskey If It's Aged In Kentucky, State Says

Tennessee recently began regulating whiskey carrying the state name, sparking a dispute between two liquor titans. A complaint over barrels stored in Kentucky added a new twist to the conflict.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/19/321080522/its-not-tennessee-whiskey-if-its-aged-in-kentucky-state-says?ft=1&f=1006

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Seeking the Solstice: Kick Off Your Summer of Cosmic Sunsets

Just in time for the official start of summer, NPR's Adam Frank heads outside to better understand the summer solstice. The secret, he says, is in the sunsets.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/323696105/seeking-the-solstice-kick-off-your-summer-of-cosmic-sunsets?ft=1&f=1007

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'Rover' Blends Quiet Character Moments Amid Societal Collapse

The Rover is a bleak film set in a very particular future. It's 10 years after a world-wide economic collapse, and the Australian outback is populated by unhinged people exhausted by heat and despair.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/18/323166158/rover-blends-quiet-character-moments-amid-societal-collapse?ft=1&f=1045

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Can You Learn To Spot A Liar?

We're surrounded by deception: in politics and pop culture, in the workplace and on social media. Pamela Meyer points out manners and cues that can help us suss out a lie.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/20/321797472/can-you-learn-to-spot-a-liar?ft=1&f=1007

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Harley-Davidson's New Bike Hums, Instead Of Roaring

Harley-Davidson wants fans of motorcycles often called "hogs" to get to know its new electric bike that's quiet and has zero emissions.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/19/323680257/harley-davidson-s-new-bike-hums-instead-of-roars?ft=1&f=1019

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Obama Moves To Ensure Sick Leave For Gay Couples

The Labor Department will be directed to start drafting rules making clear that the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to same-sex couples.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/20/323841094/obama-moves-to-ensure-sick-leave-for-gay-couples?ft=1&f=1014

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Heroes Among Us: When Ordinary People Become Extraordinary

There are heroes on the battlefield, but there are also heroes like Seattle Pacific University student Jon Meis, who tackled a gunman and, with other students, held him down until police arrived.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319404315/heroes-among-us-when-ordinary-people-become-extraordinary?ft=1&f=1057

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Q&A: Nintendo President Says Don't Count Out Mario

The once-powerful name in gaming has been relegated to third-place status in recent years. Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime says Mario and other franchises are key to the company's future.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2014/06/12/321378481/q-a-nintendo-president-says-dont-count-out-mario?ft=1&f=1020

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Obama On Iraq: Defense Strategy Or Political Compromise?

President Obama announced that he's prepared to send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq. Analysts join guest host Audie Cornish to discuss some of the biggest political stories of the week.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/20/323952292/obama-on-iraq-defense-strategy-or-political-compromise?ft=1&f=1014

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Adman Was King Of The One-Liners, But Knew Where To Draw The Line

David Abbott brought his signature brand of crisp, catchy copy-writing to ads for The Economist magazine and Volvo. Abbott passed away this month at age 75.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/05/31/317437696/david-abbott-the-one-liner-king-of-advertising?ft=1&f=1020

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From Father To Son, Life Lessons Passed Down Through Generations

Thompson Williams' dad died when he was 22. As Williams now tells his own son, Kiamichi-tet, his father taught him the importance of caring for others and that crying is a path to strength.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/06/319191058/from-father-to-son-life-lessons-passed-down-through-generations?ft=1&f=1057

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Eating Broccoli May Give Harmful Chemicals The Boot

A study found that people who consumed broccoli sprouts excreted two air pollutants faster than usual. So does that mean there's something to detoxing with cruciferous veggies? Scientists say maybe.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/06/18/323214050/eating-broccoli-may-give-harmful-chemicals-the-boot?ft=1&f=1007

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To Defeat A Deadly Toxin, Disrupt Its Landing Gear

Scientists have figured out how botulinum toxin moves from the intestine into the bloodstream. Specialized molecules that serve as carriers for the toxin provide clues about its potency.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/06/19/322906474/to-defeat-deadly-botulinum-toxin-disrupt-its-landing-gear?ft=1&f=1007

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Big Ten Head Paints Dire Picture Of Paying Players

Big Ten head paints dire picture of paying players

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=324015138&ft=1&f=

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Married Same-Sex Couples To Receive More Federal Benefits

The newly expanded benefits would allow people in a same-sex marriage to take time off from work to care for their spouses, no matter which state they live in.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/20/323855724/same-sex-couples-across-u-s-to-receive-broader-benefits?ft=1&f=1014

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'The Last Sentence': A Man Making History, But Made By It As Well

A biographical portrait of the man who urged Sweden to heed the dangers posed by Hitler wisely resists the urge to divide us into gods and monsters.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/323540791/the-last-sentence-a-man-making-history-but-made-by-it-as-well?ft=1&f=1008

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Probes At Home Trip Up Potential 2016 Candidates

Probes at home trip up potential 2016 candidates

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=323845866&ft=1&f=

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Sole Of A Band, June 19

Can you tell what a band's music will sound like, just by the shoes they wear? All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen thinks you can.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2014/06/19/323694770/sole-of-a-band-june-19?ft=1&f=1039

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Safety Report On Morgan Crash Raises New Questions

Safety report on Morgan crash raises new questions

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=323829930&ft=1&f=

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Before 'Saving Private Ryan,' Pvt. Smith Was Saved

Before 'Saving Private Ryan,' Pvt. Smith was saved

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=323843568&ft=1&f=

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Afghans Are The Winners In Their Presidential Elections

Host Scott Simon takes note of the huge turnout and great pride Afghans exhibited during their presidential election runoff.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/15/322242794/afghans-are-the-winners-in-their-presidential-elections?ft=1&f=1057

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Two Flags, A Shelf Of Books, One Beautiful Game

As Colombia's national team prepares to take the field again in the 2014 World Cup, critic (and proud Colombian-American) Juan Vidal muses on soccer, literature and national identity.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/323551183/two-flags-a-shelf-of-books-one-beautiful-game?ft=1&f=1055

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How To Become A Neanderthal: Chew Before Thinking

The strong jawline and pronounced teeth of of Neanderthals likely evolved before their large braincase, scientists say. The evidence? A treasure of bones recovered from a single cave in Spain.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/19/322921368/how-to-build-a-neanderthal?ft=1&f=1007

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Harley-Davidson's New Bike Hums, Instead Of Roaring

Harley-Davidson wants fans of motorcycles often called "hogs" to get to know its new electric bike that's quiet and has zero emissions.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/19/323680257/harley-davidson-s-new-bike-hums-instead-of-roars?ft=1&f=1006

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Can Schools Solve The Tech Industry's Pipeline Problem?

It might be time to change the message on STEM.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/ed/2014/06/16/322610424/can-schools-solve-the-tech-industrys-pipeline-problem?ft=1&f=1019

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Harley-Davidson's New Bike Hums, Instead Of Roaring

Harley-Davidson wants fans of motorcycles often called "hogs" to get to know its new electric bike that's quiet and has zero emissions.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/19/323680257/harley-davidson-s-new-bike-hums-instead-of-roars?ft=1&f=1006

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Poll: Many Still Struggle To Pay Health Premiums

Poll: Many still struggle to pay health premiums

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=323579263&ft=1&f=

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Palestinians, Israeli Troops Clash In Teens Search

Palestinians, Israeli troops clash in teens search

Source: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=323499224&ft=1&f=

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Finally! A Decent Espresso On The International Space Station

An Italian aerospace firm, in conjunction with coffee company Lavazza and the Italian space agency, have jointly developed a system for producing zero-gravity espresso.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/16/322595897/finally-a-decent-espresso-on-the-international-space-station?ft=1&f=1019

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ISIS Presses Its Advance, Attacking Iraq's Largest Oil Refinery

While ISIS militants assault Iraq's largest oil refinery, the country's prime minister is vowing that his forces will turning back the insurgency.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/06/18/323351036/isis-presses-its-advance-attacking-iraqs-largest-oil-refinery?ft=1&f=1004

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3rd Inmate Executed After April's Botched Lethal Injection

John Ruthell Henry was put to death in Florida after inmates in Georgia and Missouri became the first and second to be executed in the wake of a failed lethal injection two months ago.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/06/18/323371470/3rd-inmate-executed-after-aprils-botched-lethal-injection?ft=1&f=1003

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