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Npr: Mamie Smith and the Birth of the Blues Market
This overview of a story originally aired on All Things Considered on NPR provides a description of the story complete with pictures and pertinent media. The entire radio broadcast is also provided in full.
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Npr: Election 2008
NPR's page on Election 2008 includes various stories on the political candidates, the election and an interactive map of primaries and caucuses as well as follow-up reports.
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Npr: How to Choose a College That's Right for You
Are you overwhelmed trying to decide what college is the best for you? NPR provides an effective article to aid those searching for the college that fits their needs.
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Npr: Bourke White's 'Photography of Design'
A discussion of Bourke-White's images that focused on her photographs of industry in America. Includes links, images and audio interviews of Bourke-White experts.
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Npr: The Causes Behind Hunger in America
This resource discusses hunger in America and explores the reasons behind it. In question and answer form, discussions include housing costs, poverty, food insecurity, and the many other problems the poor face. (Published Nov. 22, 2005)
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Npr: 2008 Republican Candidates
NPR takes a look at the 2008 Republican presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Rep. Ron Paul.
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Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
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Npr: Off the Ground: Creating the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
On August 28, 2011, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial was dedicated after 25 years of planning. The memorial stands in the National Mall in Washington, D.C. King is recognized for his work during the civil rights movement....
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Npr: Timeline: Steve Jobs: The Man at Apple's Core
NPR commemorates the life and legacy of innovator and entrepreneur Steve Jobs.
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Npr: Swarming Up a Storm: Why Animals School and Flock
Insight into why groups of animals swarm, flock, an school together.
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Npr: An American Family Farm
Captioned slideshow depicting what everyday life is like for a family on a farm in Iowa.
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Npr: For Refugee Team, Just Being in Rio Is Like Winning Gold
An historical Olympic team made up of athletes who are refugees from countries they've fled is featured in this NPR report. Listen to the report or read some of the transcripts of the story.
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Npr: Female Farmers, a Growing Trend in America
National Public Radio presents an interesting article on the growing number of U.S. farms managed by women. Meet two women who are doing it, and enjoy links to related stories on women in agriculture.
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Npr: America's First Spaceman
Use this site to learn all about the first man to reach the edge of space, paving the way for the space exploration program. Related links available.
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Npr: What Kind of Screen Time Parent Are You? Take This Quiz and Find Out
An article and a quiz for parents on technology use by parents and kids. Includes a short interview with author Anya Kamenetz who wrote "The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life." [5 min.]
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Npr: Firms Are Buying, Sharing Your Online Info. What Can You Do About It?
Learn how companies are buying and sahring personal inforamtion.
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Npr: 'De Baathification' of the Iraqi Military
In this July 17, 2003 archived article, NPR reports the distribution of $100 stipends to Iraqi military personnel who are willing to sign a de-Baathification statement and cooperate with coalition forces.
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Npr: Reagan Laid to Rest After Final Tributes
This article, from National Public Radio, not only documents the funeral ceremonies for former president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004 CE) but also provides a wonderful account of Reagan's life and presidency. Also included are audio clips of...
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Npr: Sanctuary for Fast Cats
The number of cheetahs in the African wilderness has dwindled dramatically in the last 20 years. Find out what is being done in the United States to ensure the survival of this species.
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Npr: Weekend All Things Considered: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A short piece on the death of the last living survivor of the fire, Rose Freedman. She died at the age of 107. You can hear a recorded talk between a reporter and Freedman's granddaughter.
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Npr: Campaign Diaries
NPR's site has a series called Campaign Diaries, which has accounts from passionate volunteers, from professional campaign workers, typical voters and election bystanders, people who organize campaign events and drive voters to the polls.
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Npr: 2012 Summer Books: Your Favorites: 100 Best Ever Teen Novels
A list of the top 100 teen novels as voted by npr listeners in a 2012 poll. The list includes brief information about the book as well as links to additional information and works for each author.
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Npr: Performance Today
This is a clever feature of National Public Radio's website. Each day of the year several events related to classical music that occurred on that date in history are listed.
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Npr: Blue Whale Sighting Thrills Researchers
National Public Radio reports on the blue whale, which has been on the endangered species list for almost 40 years. Find out why a recent siting off the coast of Alaska has given researchers some cause for optimism.