Middle East Syrians React To U.S. Providing Military Aid To Rebels June 14, 2013 The Obama administration has decided to provide more assistance to the Syrian opposition after officials became confident the Syrian regime was using chemical weapons against rebel forces. Syrians React To U.S. Providing Military Aid To Rebels Listen · 4:29 4:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/191534511/191534494" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hidden Brain Are American Attitudes Toward Privacy Changing? June 13, 2013 The ongoing national debate over surveillance prompts us to take a closer look at the way Americans think about their privacy. Several scientific studies show that what Americans say they want in terms of privacy does not match the way they behave. Are American Attitudes Toward Privacy Changing? Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/191226108/191226087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Feds Buckle On Emergency Contraception Age Restrictions June 11, 2013 The administration had been trying to appeal a judge's ruling to make the morning-after birth control pill available over the counter with no age restrictions. The Justice Department said it would obey the order — sort of. The FDA may soon approve the over-the-counter sale of Plan B One Step without a prescription. Feds Buckle On Emergency Contraception Age Restrictions Listen · 3:23 3:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/190559971/190601879" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security 'Guardian' Reveals Source Of NSA Leaks June 10, 2013 The Guardian newspaper says the insider who blew the whistle on the NSA's probing of major U.S. Internet and telecom companies is a 29-year-old analyst who's been working for the agency under a government contract. His name is Edward Snowden. 'Guardian' Reveals Source Of NSA Leaks Listen · 4:59 4:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/190270296/190270785" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security Intelligence Community Mines Phone Records, Internet Data June 7, 2013 Over the past two days, there have been revelations about the way the National Security Agency is gathering information for intelligence. While details of both programs are still coming out, the data collection practice appears to be legal. But it could be the beginning of something new in the intelligence community. And that is, the use of data to find patterns analysts might have missed. Intelligence Community Mines Phone Records, Internet Data Listen · 4:26 4:26 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/189430578/189430558" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Security NSA Collects Verizon Customers' Records June 6, 2013 The National Security Agency is collecting the phone records of millions of Americans for three months. The news was first reported by the Guardian newspaper. The request for the records was placed with a special intelligence court days after the Boston bombings. NSA Collects Verizon Customers' Records Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/189113970/189113945" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
NSA Collects Verizon Customers' Records Listen · 4:19 4:19 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/189113970/189113945" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National National Security Adviser Donilon Resigns; Rice To Take Over June 5, 2013 The White House announced Wednesday that Tom Donilon is resigning as President Obama's national security adviser. He will be replaced by Susan Rice, the current U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. National Security Adviser Donilon Resigns; Rice To Take Over Listen · 4:22 4:22 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/188877593/188879508" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Violent Protests Persist In Turkish Cities June 3, 2013 It was another night of violent protests in Turkey. Police clashed with tens of thousands of protesters in Istanbul, Ankara and other cities, capping a weekend of unrest that has seen more than 1,000 people injured. The violence prompted the White House to issue a statement Sunday calling on Turkey's security forces to "exercise restraint." Violent Protests Persist In Turkish Cities Listen · 3:52 3:52 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/188247389/188247489" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Venezuela, World Leaders Mourn Hugo Chavez March 8, 2013 Heads of state including Cuba's Raul Castro and Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad traveled to the city of Caracas to pay tribute to controversial Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez at his state funeral.
Middle East Talks On Iran's Nuclear Program To Resume In April February 27, 2013 Two days of talks on Iran's nuclear program ended in Kazakhstan Tuesday. Although there were no dramatic breakthroughs, officials reported there was enough movement to return to the table in April to try to resolve concerns and questions about the program. Talks On Iran's Nuclear Program To Resume In April Listen · 4:20 4:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/173034863/173035112" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Space 1 Week Later: Following Up On Destructive Meteorite February 22, 2013 A flaming meteor streaked through the skies over Russia last Friday. It exploded with the force of 20 atomic bombs over the Siberian city of Chelyabinsk. A thousand people were injured; most of them were watching it and were cut when the shock wave shattered windows. 1 Week Later: Following Up On Destructive Meteorite Listen · 3:56 3:56 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/172674089/172674076" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Sequester: Cuts And Consequences Obama Again Calls For Balanced Plan For Cuts February 19, 2013 President Obama spoke Tuesday about the impacts of deep spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1. With a group of first responders in uniform standing behind him in the White House, he said if Congress doesn't stop the cuts, responders won't be able to help communities respond to disasters. Obama Again Calls For Balanced Plan For Cuts Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/172401416/172404559" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hidden Brain Is The Call For Universal Pre-Kindergarten Warranted? February 18, 2013 Enthusiasm for universal Pre-K education is at an all-time high, and President Obama wants to massively increase the ranks of young children in schools and early learning centers. Some studies have shown significant and long-lasting benefits of early stimulation for children. Is The Call For Universal Pre-Kindergarten Warranted? Listen · 4:10 4:10 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/172298073/172298286" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Hagel Nomination Blocked At Least Temporarily February 15, 2013 Chuck Hagel will have to wait at least another 10 days to find out if the Senate will confirm him as the next secretary of defense. That's because Senate Democrats failed to muster the 60 vote supermajority needed to break a GOP filibuster of the former Nebraska Republican senator's nomination. Hagel Nomination Blocked At Least Temporarily Listen · 4:28 4:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/172078656/172084457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business American, US Airways Announce Merger February 14, 2013 American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to merge in an $11 billion deal that would create the world's biggest airline. For more on the merger. American, US Airways Announce Merger Listen · 2:36 2:36 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/171975386/171975824" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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