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NPR.org Hacked; 'Syrian Electronic Army' Takes Responsibility
April 16, 2013 The group, said to support the regime of President Bashar Assad, has attacked other news organizations' websites in recent months. This time, it got into NPR.org, The Two-Way and some of NPR's Twitter accounts.
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NPR To Discontinue 'Talk Of The Nation'
March 29, 2013 The daily call-in show will be replaced by Here and Now, which is produced by Boston's WBUR. Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan is leaving NPR after more than three decades with the network. Science Friday will continue.
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NPR Wins Peabody Award For Coverage Of Conflict In Syria
March 27, 2013 Correspondents Kelly McEvers and Deborah Amos were cited for "detailed reportage, often from dangerous locations." Radio Diaries was also honored for a profile of teen boxer Claressa Shields on All Things Considered.
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NPR's Brenda Box, An Excellent Editor, Wicked Wit And True Friend, Dies
March 7, 2013 You didn't hear her voice on the air or know of her influence over our coverage, but Brenda was the kind of editor journalists dream of. She would get the best from correspondents and quietly fix their mistakes. If she liked what she read or heard, she'd give it her ultimate blessing: "Cool beans."
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NPR's Michele Norris Returning As Host/Special Correspondent
January 3, 2013 The former host of All Things Considered has been charged with producing "signature profiles of leaders in politics, pop culture, business and other fields." Meanwhile, Audie Cornish is now a permanent host of All Things Considered and Rachel Martin is host of Weekend Edition Sunday.
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NPR Names New Executive Editor
October 9, 2012 Madhulika Sikka, executive producer at Morning Edition, will take over the position in January.
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NPR Taps Lobbying Firm To Help Make Case On Public Funding
July 26, 2012 The outside lobbying firm, which has deep GOP roots, has been hired as some House Republicans seek to make deep funding cuts to public broadcasting. NPR says no federal funds are being used to pay for the lobbying.
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VIDEO: 'Zuul The Terrordog' Howls Along To 'Talk Of The Nation' Theme
May 2, 2012 A Weimaraner who listens to NPR seems to have something to say — or sing — about Talk of the Nation.
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Peabody Awards: NPR Among Honorees
April 4, 2012 Coverage of foster care for Native American children, the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks and the Arab Spring was recognized. Other organizations receiving awards include the BBC, CNN and Japan's NHK.
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NPR Promotes Two Executives To Key Posts
February 24, 2012 Kinsey Wilson, an NPR senior vice president and general manager of NPR Digital Media, is becoming executive vice president and chief content officer. Margaret Low Smith, who has been acting senior vice president for news, is continuing in that role.
Shots - Health News
How My Voice Went Silent
February 10, 2012 After coming down with a mysterious headache and a blazing sore throat, NPR science correspondent Richard Harris lost his voice. And it didn't come back. Doctors eventually pinpointed the cause: a paralyzed vocal cord.
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News From CES: Some Ford Vehicles Will Give Drivers Voice Control Of NPR's App
January 10, 2012 The latest version of NPR's mobile news application can be controlled using your voice in some Ford vehicles.
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NPR's Michele Norris Stepping Away From Hosting Duties
October 24, 2011 Her husband has accepted a senior position with the Obama re-election campaign. Norris will continue to report for NPR, but will not be involved in coverage of the election.
