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Npr: A Close Bond Sheds Light on Race Relations
A friendship between a black and white teen helps us explore race relations in our country. Take a look at how these two girls became friends, and how they view race and racism. Part of a series on the current generation of 16- to...
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Npr: Edouard Vuillard: Behind Closed Doors
NPR offers a look at a new exhibit of works by Edouard Vuillard. Includes biographical information, links to great resources, and images of several paintings of everyday life.
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Npr: Pomp and Circumstance
Commencement music directors! Looking for a fresh approach to a tired "Pomp and Circumstance?" Use this National Public Radio broadcast story of British composer Edward Elgar's famous ceremonial music.
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Npr: Strom Thurmond at 100
The NPR offers a summary of the political career of Strom Thurmond, the oldest serving Senator in the United States.
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Npr: Open Wide the Freedom Gates
This intriguing interview with Dr. Dorothy Height discusses her experiences as a leader in the African American community. Dr. Height talks about her experiences in the civil rights movements and about the strides made for African...
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Npr: Exploring "We the People"
At this site from NPR you can learn all about the Constitution Center that opened in Philadelphia on July 4, 2003. This interactive museum teaches visitors about the Constitution and has live shows, fascinating exhibits, and videos.
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Npr: Season Underway for West Nile Virus
Informative article from NPR describing the threat of the West Nile Virus for citizens in the United States for the summer of 2003. Heavy spring rains have increased the number of mosquitoes and the risk of West Nile. There is also a map...
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Npr: The Tipping Divide
NPR provides this interresting article that explores the reasons behind the difference and looks at the cultural history of each group.
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Npr: Wmd Flap 'Far From Over'
This article from NPR explores the faulty information and the possibility the case for war was based on invalid information. As part of President Bush's case for war with Iraq, he cited sources indicating that Iraq was attempting to...
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Npr: Hiking in Orgeon's Kalmiopsis
Use this site to learn about life in the Kalmiopsis wilderness after forest fires destroyed the forest in 2002. Related links available.
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Npr: Sam Cooke, Portrait of a Legend
This NPR Morning Edition profile features text and sound to celebrate the life and work of soul singer Sam Cooke whose string of hits includes "Cupid," "Wonderful World," "Chain Gang," and "Twistin' the Night Away."
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Npr: The Photos of Edward Weston
This site from NPR tells the work of Edward Weston in a brief story. There are links to images off this page.
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Npr: Arne Duncan Hopes to Overhaul Education
This June 2009 interview with the Obama Administration's Secretary of Education Arne Duncan explores the administration's plans to reform the American system of education. Available only in audio format. Provides links to other NPR...
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Npr: Will Clinton's Trip Get North Korea Talking Again
This August 6, 2009 NPR story examines the prospects of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's trip to North Korea after two American journalist were released by the North Korean government earlier in the week. This site also provides a 4...
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Npr: Senate, Despite Doubts, to Ok Cash for Clunkers
In this August 6 ,2009 story from National Public Radio, Andrea Seabrook reports on the Senate debate to add additional money to the Cash For Clunkers program. Provided in both print and audio format with links to other NPR related...
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Npr: Iraq Votes: The 2010 Iraqi Parliamentary Elections
NPR delivers a video in anticipation of the 2010 Iraqi Parliamentary Elections. (4 March 2010)
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Npr: Move Over, Lucy; Ardi May Be Oldest Human Ancestor
See an artist's rendition of what some paleoanthropologists believe could be the common ancestor of both humans and chimps and read about the discovery of what scientists said was the oldest known human ancestor, Ardipithecus ramidus....
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Npr: All Things Considered: The Impact of Barber's "Adagio for Strings"
In 1938, Samuel Barber and the NBC orchestra performed "Adagio for Strings," which has had considerable impact in the years since. This essay covers the original broadcast on All Things Considered complete with a overview of the...
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Npr: A Final Struggle Over the Pearl Harbor Attack
Here is an example of a little story within the big story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The U.S. Government blamed two high ranking men at the base of being derelict in their duties. One of the men's son is trying to clear his father's...
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Npr: The Psychedelic Debut of Jimi Hendrix
The original radio broadcast of this Jimi Hendrix story on All Things Considered by NPR is provided here with a full overview (complete with pictures and media samplings) in addition to a link enabling the user to listen to the original...
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Npr: Jerry Lee Lewis: 'Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On'
In highlighting three people crucial to Jerry Lee Lewis, the killer (Lewis himself, the engineer (Jack Clement who first produced Lewis's works) and the critic (Robert Gordon), this site provides an extensive overview of the original...
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Npr: Peak Performances From the Village Vanguard
The Village Vanguard is a world famous 'jazz joint'. Listen to performances of five jazz musicians who had the privilege of playing there.
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Npr: World of Opera: Romance and Regret: Verdi's "La Traviata"
NPR provides us with an audio introduction to the opera "La Traviata" with accompanying text, selected arias from the opera, and a description of its three acts. [3:08]
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Npr: Zimbabwe's Mugabe, Tsvangirai Seal Deal
Announcing the agreement reached between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai to share political power. Mugabe stays as President and Tsvangirai becomes Prime Minister. [Date of Article: September 15, 2008]