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czwartek, 31 lipca 2014
In Kansas City, Obama Brushes Off House GOP's Vote To Sue Him
Congress leaves some significant business unfinished as it goes on break. But the talk of Washington and beyond is Wednesday's vote by House republicans to authorize a lawsuit against President Obama.
Making The Label Matter: A Record Company's Return From Obscurity
Harvest Records used to be known for having a strong link to the progressive rock sound of 1970s London. After laying dormant for years, the label is back, and looking for a new identity.
What Ray Rice's 2-Game Suspension For Assault Says About The NFL
Linda Wertheimer talks with Bloomberg View sportswriter Kavitha Davidson about the NFL's suspension of the Baltimore Ravens running back for assaulting his then-fiancee, now wife.
IBM And Apple Team Up To Become Tech's New Odd Couple
In a deal that would have been unimaginable 20 years ago, Apple has announced a partnership with IBM. The two companies will work together on a new class of applications for iPads and iPhones.
Colorado Rockies Hand Out Free Jerseys ? With A Typo
The Rockies won a home game Saturday night, and fans at Coors Field received replicas of shortstop Troy Tulowitzki's jersey. But the shirts misspelled his last name.
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Luke Song: Hat's Entertainment!
The milliner famous for designing Aretha Franklin's 2009 Inauguration chapeau plays a game about real people and fictional characters with iconic headgear.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/31/336570489/luke-song-hats-entertainment?ft=1&f=1008
A Mother's Essay Challenges Assumptions About Poverty
When her once-middle-class family suddenly needed help, Darlena Cunha drove a Mercedes to enroll in the federal nutrition program. "The most embarrassing part was how I felt about myself," she writes.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/12/330680161/expectations-of-poverty?ft=1&f=1057
Making Space For People Who Are Out Of the Spotlight
In her final "Can I Just Tell You?" essay for Tell Me More, host Michel Martin reflects on and expresses gratitude to the people who've made the biggest impression on her: the listeners.
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środa, 30 lipca 2014
Metropolis: 7/26/14
Hear this week's two-hour mix of EDM and house music, curated by KCRW's Jason Bentley.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/metropolis/2014/07/30/336572584/metropolis-7-26-14?ft=1&f=1039
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At Jaguars' New Stadium, Come For The Football Or The Swimming
The Jacksonville team revamped its stadium with luxury cabanas, pools and video displays that are longer than the field. The beleaguered team is banking on drawing more fans to its games.
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Fist Bumps Pass Along Fewer Germs Than Handshakes
That strong, sturdy handshake your grandpa taught you isn't the cleanest way to greet someone, scientists say. So should doctors and nurses in hospitals start bumping fists?
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For 2 Senators, Campus Sexual Assault Solution Starts In Washington
To learn more about the new legislation aimed at sexual assault on campuses, Audie Cornish speaks with two of the bill's co-sponsors, Sen. Claire McCaskill and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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How Protecting Wildlife Helps Stop Child Labor And Slavery
Food in supermarkets is increasingly connected to child labor and trafficking. Many laws aimed at ending these abuses overlook a key source of the problem: the rapid decline of fish and fauna.
Maturity And Improvisation In 'Happy Christmas'
Joe Swanberg's Happy Christmas perhaps chooses the wrong character to focus on, but the story has loose, improvisational charm.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/24/334444404/maturity-and-improvisation-in-happy-christmas?ft=1&f=1045
Clinton's Book Tour Put Her Strengths And Weaknesses On Display
HiIlary Clinton's book tour is over, and her final decision on a 2016 presidential bid is months away. The tour highlighted Clinton's strengths, weaknesses and possible presidential campaign.
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Time Running Short For Congress To Agree On Border Bill
Congress has just one work week left before its planned August recess, but it has yet to strike a deal on a funding bill dealing with the border crisis.
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Doctor Treating Ebola Patients In Sierra Leone Succumbs To The Disease
Sheik Humarr Khan, one of the doctors fighting to control West Africa's largest Ebola outbreak, died Tuesday in Sierra Leone. He was 39.
wtorek, 29 lipca 2014
McDonald's Responsible For Treatment Of Workers, Agency Says
The National Labor Relations Board has found that McDonald's shares responsibility for working conditions at its franchised restaurants. The company will fight the ruling.
After 5 Weeks Of Haggling, Congress Inks Bipartisan VA Bill
Congress has reached a bipartisan deal to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs, after nearly two months of tense negotiations.
Saintseneca: Tiny Desk Concert
Dark Arc is a pastiche of gentle lyrical moments and punk anthems, often within the same tune. In the NPR offices, the Ohio band performs three alternately brooding and stomping songs from the album.
Source: http://www.npr.org/event/music/336314118/saintseneca-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=1039
Director Says Hoffman Inhabited 'Most Wanted Man' Role
Anton Corbijn directed Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his final roles ? playing a haggard German intelligence agent in the film adaptation of the John le Carr� spy thriller A Most Wanted Man.
Book Review: 'A Replacement Life'
Alan Cheuse reviews A Replacement Life, Boris Fishman's humorous account of Holocaust survivors in today's New York.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/28/336123286/book-review-a-replacement-life?ft=1&f=1008
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Teacher Tenure Fight Spills Into N.Y., Where A New Lawsuit Brews
A new salvo has been fired in the fight over teacher tenure. A group led by former TV anchor Campbell Brown filed a complaint in New York state court, arguing that tenure laws are preventing the state from providing every child with the "sound, basic education" its constitution guarantees.
poniedziałek, 28 lipca 2014
These Little League Coaches Says Back To The Basics
Billy Peterson has been coaching baseball for over 50 years. He says players aren't focused on the fundamentals anymore, which is why he's trying to train the next generation of big league players.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/26/335332340/this-baseball-coach-says-back-to-the-basics?ft=1&f=1055
Golf Go Kart Racing Grip Strength Guitar Handwriting Analysis
Former CIA Officials Denied Chance To Preview 'Torture' Report
The report, along with a CIA rebuttal, is the most detailed accounting of a set of controversial interrogation, rendition and detention practices the CIA carried out after the Sept. 11 attacks.
FAA Seeks $12 Million Fine Against Southwest Airlines
A contractor for the airline failed to perform repairs properly and Southwest put some jets back into service despite their not being in compliance with federal regulations, the agency alleges.
Conservative Rep. DesJarlais Faces Primary Challenge In Tennessee
One of the most conservative members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais, is defending his seat against state Sen. Jim Tracy, who is making the most of the incumbent's personal scandals.
Band Of Horses, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2014
A group with cinematic sweep hardwired into its sound, Band of Horses is tailor-made for outdoor performances. The group performed at the Newport Folk Festival on Friday, July 25.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/21/333728061/band-of-horses-live-in-concert-newport-folk-2014?ft=1&f=
Is Univision Ready To Up Its Game When It Comes To Women?
A commentator notes the Spanish-language network has strengthened its coverage of and relationship with the LGBT community. But Univision's depiction of women is mired in negative stereotypes.
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niedziela, 27 lipca 2014
A Plan To Untangle Our Digital Lives After We're Gone
In the digital age, our online accounts don't die with us. A proposed law might determine what does happen to them. But the tech industry warns the measure could threaten the privacy of the deceased.
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Nepalis Treat This Peace Corps Volunteer Like Justin Bieber
And that's not necessarily a good thing. Our blogger reveals the darkly funny side of being a local celebrity who's trying (and not always succeeding) to improve health, nutrition and income.
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Veterans Advocacy Group Puts Corinthian Colleges On Blacklist
This past week, a group called Student Veterans of America announced a list of for-profit colleges that they claim are recruiting vets while simultaneously closing and selling off campuses. NPR's Eric Westervelt speaks with SVA president D. Wayne Robinson.
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In A Luxury Apartment, Is A Separate 'Poor Door' Segregation?
New York City officials approved a plan for a separate entrance for low-income residents in a luxury building. Is the decision smart economics or discrimination? The Barbershop guys weigh in.
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Tech Week: Industry Diversity, Digital Afterlives, Net Neutrality
The roundup: Twitter released a scorecard showing that its workforce is largely male and white. And what happens to our digital stuff after we log off for the last time?
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Central American Leaders Stop By White House To Talk Border Crisis
Central American presidents met with President Obama, discussing the influx of unaccompanied children crossing the border. So far, Obama has not seen eye to eye with Congress on possible solutions.
sobota, 26 lipca 2014
Volunteer Recap: A Summer With Her Mind On The Toilet
Dionna Fry spent last summer in Ethiopia, finding out how the locals liked a new kind of latrine that reduces the risk of disease ? and can turn waste into fertilizer for a fruit tree.
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For Rare Languages, Social Media Provide New Hope
Linguists and native speakers around the world are turning to Facebook, Twitter and other sites to help pass indigenous, minority and endangered languages on to new generations.
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Is Unlimited Spending On Political Speech A Protected Right?
Do individuals and organizations have a constitutional right to unlimited spending on their own political speech? Legal experts face off on the issue in the latest Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
In The World Of Global Gestures, The Fist Bump Stands Alone
Obama does it. And increasingly, so do folks around the world. Why is the fist bump so popular? And do other cultures have similar gestures?
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One Teacher's Latest Lesson Plan: Help The Homeless
Thomas Rebman is a teacher, but for his summer vacation he's spending 30 days homeless on the streets of Orlando. NPR's Scott Simon catches up with him as he raises awareness about homelessness.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/26/335540472/one-teachers-latest-lesson-plan-help-the-homeless?ft=1&f=
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U.S. Database Glitch Delays Passport, Visa Processing
The problem in the U.S. State Department system could cause problems for millions of people worldwide who are awaiting travel documents.
piątek, 25 lipca 2014
1 Million Net Neutrality Comments Filed, But Will They Matter?
The last time the FCC saw this much public interest was after the Janet Jackson Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. But research shows comments aren't likely to sway the agency's policy decision.
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The Washington Football Team That Must Not Be Named
As the NFL begins training camp, Commentator Frank Deford wonders why Washington's team keeps its contentious nickname. He suggests alternatives, like the Lobbyists, the Presidents or simply the Who.
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Panel Round Two
More questions for the panel: Disservice Door, Tour de Delta, Shopping Assistant.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/26/335400973/panel-round-two?ft=1&f=
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The Secret Behind Romero's Scary Zombies: 'I Made Them The Neighbors'
"There's nothing scarier than the neighbors," says Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero. His latest zombie tale is a comic book set in New York City called The Empire of the Dead.
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The Diagnosis: Politics Fatigue Syndrome
Taking the temperature of the nation's apathy toward politics.
From Axes To Razors, The Stuff That Makes You Feel Manly
For All Things Considered's series on men in America, we asked you to tell us about the objects that make you feel manly. Answers ranged from handkerchiefs and boxing gloves to typewriters and tools.
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How To Name Your Sequel II: Not Just Roman Numerals Anymore
In the middle of a summer of sequels ? from The Expendables 3 to 22 Jump Street ? it seemed the right moment to have Bob Mondello look at the art of (Son of, Bride of) sequel titling (Part Deux).
Patriotic Language
Why do we call them "French fries" even though they aren't French? When you're done pondering that question, you'll find that all answers in this final round contain nationalities.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/24/334468059/patriotic-language?ft=1&f=1008
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Maturity And Improvisation In 'Happy Christmas'
Joe Swanberg's Happy Christmas perhaps chooses the wrong character to focus on, but the story has loose, improvisational charm.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/24/334444404/maturity-and-improvisation-in-happy-christmas?ft=1&f=
czwartek, 24 lipca 2014
DOJ Reaches Agreement For Oversight Of Albuquerque PD
The deal follows a Justice Department report released in April that showed the city's police used excessive force in dealing with many suspects.
Montana Senator Comes Under Fire For Plagiarism Allegations
Sen. John Walsh of Montana was appointed to his seat, and he's preparing to face voters for the first time. The Democrat's bid will be complicated by plagiarism allegations.
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'A Most Wanted Man': A Parable Grounded In The Real World
One of the final performances of Philip Seymour Hoffman comes in the strong John le Carre adaptation.
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Actor Kurt Russell Talks About The Family Business: Baseball
David Greene talks to actor Kurt Russell about the Portland Mavericks, a 1970s independent baseball team created by Kurt's father Bing. Battered Bastards is a documentary about the team.
Astronaut Who Walked On The Moon: 'It Was Science Fiction To Us'
Forty-five years after man first walked on the moon, Alan Bean, who was part of the second lunar landing, talks to NPR's Arun Rath about his stormy launch and how he translates space travel into art.
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Airlines Cancel Service To Israel Amid Heightened Aviation Safety Concerns
A number of major airlines have suspended service to and from Tel Aviv as the fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza intensifies. That's leaving passengers to find other arrangements.
London Through The Eyes Of Dickens In 'The Victorian City'
Most of us, when we think of Victorian London, think of the work of Charles Dickens. Historian Judith Flanders' uses Dickens' words to paint a vivid portrait of a vibrant but troubled city.
Vargas, Journalist And Immigration Activist, Is Detained In Texas
Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented Filipino immigrant, has been detained at a Border Patrol station.
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środa, 23 lipca 2014
Finding The Anthropology In Latin Dance Music
The Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler, a former doctor, is known as a literate and introspective musician. But then he wondered how his brainy musings would translate to music for the body.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/23/334490703/finding-the-anthropology-in-latin-dance-music?ft=1&f=
Actor Kurt Russell Talks About The Family Business: Baseball
David Greene talks to actor Kurt Russell about the Portland Mavericks, a 1970s independent baseball team created by Kurt's father Bing. Battered Bastards is a documentary about the team.
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As Gaza Fighting Rages, West Bank Palestinians Can Only Watch
The West Bank and Gaza are less than 40 miles apart, and many Palestinians have ties to both places. Yet the current fighting has made it even harder than usual to stay in touch, let alone visit.
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In Facing National Security Dilemmas, CIA Puts Probabilities Into Words
In 2011, when President Obama was presented with circumstantial evidence of Osama bin Laden's whereabouts, he faced a range of estimates ? anywhere from 30 to 95 percent that the man spotted in the compound was actually bin Laden. In this new installment in a series on the intersection of risks and probabilities, Obama's national security quandary takes center stage.
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VA Nominee Steps Before Senate Committee
Robert McDonald, President Obama's nominee to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, is appearing before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. He faces the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/22/334082434/va-nominee-steps-before-senate-committee?ft=1&f=1014
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Former CEO David Perdue Wins Georgia's GOP Senate Runoff
Businessman David Perdue has defeated longtime Rep. Jack Kingston, setting up a matchup against Democratic nominee Michelle Nunn that will help determine which party controls the Senate
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Money Markets: Easy To Ignore, Occasionally Dicey
Money market accounts are so dull that many people use them like checking accounts. But they're riskier than checking accounts, and federal regulators are proposing new rules to deal with those risks.
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wtorek, 22 lipca 2014
Time Warner Rebuffs Rupert Murdoch's Big-Dollar Bid For Media Giant
Time Warner has rejected a buyout offer, reportedly as high as $80 billion, from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox. A deal between the two companies would create a media powerhouse ? and a thicket of challenges for anti-trust regulators.
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The Letter That Kicked Off A Radio Career
As NPR's Tamara Keith steps into the Weekend Edition Saturday host chair this week, she looks back to a letter she wrote when she was 15 years old.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/05/328512614/the-letter-that-kicked-off-a-radio-career?ft=1&f=1057
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Asking Katherine Heigl The 'Difficult' Question At Press Tour
During a press conference about NBC's new fall drama State of Affairs, TV critic Eric Deggans asked the show's star an "elephant in the room" question.
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Obama Signs Order To Protect Against Anti-LGBT Bias
President Obama has signed an executive order to ban bias against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees among federal contractors.
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'Audience Measurement': How Networks And Critics Are Wrestling With Numbers
This year's Television Critics Association press tour found networks pitching hard for the view beyond overnight ratings. But getting the right number isn't the end of the issue.
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Legal Battle Looms Over Florida Congressional Districts
A judge ruled that maps for two congressional districts were drawn in a way that violates the state constitution. But can maps be redrawn in time for the midterm election three months away?
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The Life Of Red Klotz, Illustrious Loser To The Harlem Globetrotters
As a basketball coach, Red Klotz had one job ? to lose. As a player, coach and general manager of the Washington Generals, Klotz lost countless times to the Harlem Globetrotters. Klotz died at age 93.
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The Secret Behind Romero's Scary Zombies: 'I Made Them The Neighbors'
"There's nothing scarier than the neighbors," says Night of the Living Dead director George A. Romero. His latest zombie tale is a comic book set in New York City called The Empire of the Dead.
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poniedziałek, 21 lipca 2014
Flight MH17: Black Boxes And Bodies Handed Over; U.N. Calls For Inquiry
In a late-night exchange, pro-Russian separatists have given what they say are Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17's data recorders to Malaysian officials in eastern Ukraine.
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The Time Of Our Sports Lives: How Europe's Games Neglect The Clock
In Europe, soccer and tennis matches can drag on and on. Not so stateside, where basketball and football play by the clock. That's the American way, says commentator Frank Deford, so move it!
By Putting Interrogations On Tape, FBI Opens Window Into Questioning
The FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies will soon begin recording the interrogations they conduct. It's a reversal of decades of policy and, the Obama administration says, a demonstration that agents act appropriately, without coercing suspects. Some big loopholes remain in the policy, though.
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This Year, Avignon Festival Is A Stage For Both Plays And Protest
The French theater event has long been a pillar of the performing arts world. But talk of changes to festival workers' off-season benefits has cast a shadow over this year's celebration.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Trademark Famous Hog Call
The famous hog call chanted by fans of the sports teams of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks is now a registered trademark owned by the school.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/21/333537752/arkansas-razorbacks-trademark-famous-hog-call?ft=1&f=
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niedziela, 20 lipca 2014
Tax Cuts Fallout Put Kansas Governor On Defense
Kansas is now in a budget shortfall after a wave of dramatic tax cuts championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. In response, more than 100 former GOP office holders in the state have endorsed Paul Davis, Brownback's opponent in the gubernatorial race this fall. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Steve Kraske of KCUR and the Kansas City Star.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/20/333366894/tax-cuts-fallout-put-kansas-governor-on-defense?ft=1&f=1003
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When Defending Your Writing Becomes Defending Yourself
When the subject of race comes up in his MFA writing workshop, author Matthew Salesses says, it usually feels traumatic ? a burden personal to writers of color.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/07/20/313158511/salesses-writers-workshop-diversity?ft=1&f=
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Mammut On World Cafe
Hear four songs by the popular band, recorded live from Icelandic National Day celebrations.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/world-cafe/2014/07/18/332252240/mammut-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=1039
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Australia Repeals An Unpopular Tax On Carbon Emissions
The tax was imposed on about 350 of the nation's top polluters under the country's previous center-left government.
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Elaine Stritch: 'I'm Not Easy'
The legendary actress Elaine Stritch died this week. NPR's Scott Simon remembers her career and an interview he had with her earlier this year.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/19/332760140/elaine-stritch-im-not-easy?ft=1&f=1008
How Turbans Helped Some Blacks Go Incognito In The Jim Crow Era
At the time, ideas of race in America were quite literally black and white. But a few meters of cloth changed the way some people of color were treated.
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With Malaysia Airlines Crash, A Loss For AIDS Research
A number of scientists and others members of the AIDS research community died in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with journalist and editor in chief of HIV Plus magazine Diane Anderson-Minshall about the loss.
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The Rise Of The Online Rebuttal ? And How It's Making Waves In Print
Actor George Clooney published an online response to allegations made about his upcoming marriage by The Daily Mail, convincing the British tabloid to take its story down. It was just the latest successful example of an evolving phenomenon: the online rebuttal.
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The Best Movies Of The Year ? From 20 Years Ago
From Forrest Gump, to Pulp Fiction, to the Lion King, to Quiz Show, 1994 was a momentous year in film, according to a series from the website Grantland. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Grantland's Wesley Morris about that year's movies and why they're worth remembering.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/13/331199112/the-best-movies-of-the-year-from-20-years-ago?ft=1&f=1045
Treasury Secretary Calls For Corporate Tax Code Overhaul
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is asking U.S. companies to show their patriotism by resisting the temptation to reduce their tax bill by moving abroad. He was interviewed by CNBC on Wednesday.
sobota, 19 lipca 2014
Berlusconi Underage Sex Conviction Overturned By Italian Court
The former Italian prime minister, who was sentenced to seven years last year for sex with a minor and an attempted cover-up, has been acquitted by an appeals court.
In The World Of Global Gestures, The Fist Bump Stands Alone
Obama does it. And increasingly, so do folks around the world. Why is the fist bump so popular? And do other cultures have similar gestures?
FCC Extending Net Neutrality Commenting Time After Site Buckles
Heavy traffic to the FCC's commenting site crashed it on Tuesday. That was the original deadline for the public to weigh in on a controversial Internet proposal. You now have until Friday to comment.
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It's Not The Size Of This Sumo Wrestler That's Stunning
In a sport where the average combatant weighs more than 400 pounds, Czech sumo sensation Pavel Bojar stands out at a svelte 216 pounds.
Airspace Over Ukraine Was Not Considered Unsafe
The U.S. and other countries are restricting flights over eastern Ukraine after a MH17 jet was shot down. But experts agree that the airline had every reason to believe its aircraft would be safe.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/19/332760047/airspace-over-ukraine-was-not-considered-unsafe?ft=1&f=1004
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Latest Wrinkle In The Jobs Debate: Blame The Boomers
Half the drop in the labor force can be explained by retirements, a White House economic report concludes. And the other half of missing workers may yet be lured back, but only with better policies.
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Panel Round Two
More questions for the panel...Bag Dating; Frankenveggie; He Who Smelt It, Was Healthy.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/19/332706371/panel-round-two?ft=1&f=
piątek, 18 lipca 2014
Treasury Secretary Calls For Corporate Tax Code Overhaul
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is asking U.S. companies to show their patriotism by resisting the temptation to reduce their tax bill by moving abroad. He was interviewed by CNBC on Wednesday.
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What Does It Take To Dive Into Dangerous Waters?
In pitch-black, stung by jellyfish, choking on salt water, hallucinating, Diana Nyad kept swimming. She describes the journey of her historic 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida, at age 64.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/18/331332721/what-does-it-take-to-dive-into-dangerous-waters?ft=1&f=1055
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In A Remarkable Feat, 'Boyhood' Makes Time Visible
Boyhood is about a boy in Texas whose parents have separated. Filmed over 12 years, audiences watch him grow up ? and his worldview evolve. The cumulative power of the movie is tremendous.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/11/330692780/in-a-remarkable-feat-boyhood-makes-time-visible?ft=1&f=1045
How Do We Use Our Challenges To Live Beyond Limits?
Paralympic snowboarder and "Dancing With the Stars" finalist Amy Purdy tells how losing her legs at age 19 enabled her to achieve more than she ever dreamed.
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A New Act In Jeter's Last Season, Before Dwindling All-Star Audience
Major League Baseball's all-star game is Tuesday night in Minneapolis. The night also marks part of a farewell tour for legendary New York Yankee Derek Jeter. Tim Kurkjian of ESPN joins Robert Siegel to talk about the moment.
Calorie Counting Machine May Make Dieting Easier In The Future
Tracking the calories in food you eat can be tedious. But a GE scientist is working on a device that fits over your plate and automatically tells you exactly how much energy is in your meal.
czwartek, 17 lipca 2014
For The Love Of Black Music
For four days in the Superdome, the Essence Festival conjures an alternate universe where mature R&B performed by seasoned veterans is elevated over material aimed at teenagers.
Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2014/07/17/332025715/for-the-love-of-black-music?ft=1&f=1039
FedEx Charged With Shipping Drugs For Illegal Online Pharmacies
Prosecutors say the company knowingly distributed controlled substances to customers who had never met with doctors. FedEx says it is innocent and that it will plead not guilty.
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'I Origins': There's More Than One 'I' In 'Ridiculous'
The very silly I Origins is ultimately not successful in spinning puns about eyes into mind-blowing epiphanies.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/17/332074449/i-origins-theres-more-than-one-i-in-ridiculous?ft=1&f=
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She's Got A Perfect Afro ? And A Melodious Vision For African Musicians
Meklit Hadero was born in Ethiopia and raised in the U.S. She's a folk-jazz artist who's been likened to Joni Mitchell. And she brings East African musicians together to share their beats.
Proposal To Allow State Tolls On Interstates Hits Roadblocks
President Obama has proposed allowing states to collect tolls on interstate highways as a way of raising funds to pay for reconstructing those roads. Most of the interstate system is toll free.
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The Last Word In Business
Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne have the Last Word in business.
Source: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/17/332205147/the-last-word-in-business?ft=1&f=
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środa, 16 lipca 2014
With New Virtual Currency Rules, N.Y. Regulators Must Tow A Fine Line
New York banking regulators are expected to release new rules this week governing Bitcoin and other virtual currencies. As WSHU's Charles Lane reports, industry experts are both welcoming the regulations and still worried they could go too far.
The Rise Of The Online Rebuttal ? And How It's Making Waves In Print
Actor George Clooney published an online response to allegations made about his upcoming marriage by The Daily Mail, convincing the British tabloid to take its story down. It was just the latest successful example of an evolving phenomenon: the online rebuttal.
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