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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: How America 'Struck Back': Doolittle Raid Turnes 70
Listen to first-hand accounts of the Doolittle Raid that was meant to hit the Japanese homeland in April, 1942. The bravery of Jimmy Doolittle's men is truly amazing.
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Npr: Europe, Islam's New Front Line
NPR offers a five-part series on Muslim communities in Europe. How are these Western societies facing this new cultural element? Stories consider countries like France, Britain, Germany, and The Netherlands.
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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: w.e.b. Du Bois
This NPR archive story discusses W. E. B. DuBois' exploration of America's ongoing struggle with race. Michele Norris presents a reexamination of The Souls of Black Folk, on the book's 100th anniversary.
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Npr: The Navajo Nation's Own 'Trail of Tears'
NPR report on the Navajo long walk. Pictures and audio are included.
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Npr: The Sounds of American Culture
This segment from NPR features five clips which represent a sampling of aesthetically and culturally important radio broadcasts from 2006. These are part of a selection of 50 radio broadcasts taken yearly from the National Recording...
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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: Jfk Assassination
This site from NPR provides oral histories of witnesses to the Kennedy assassination saga.
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Npr: Ancient, Tiny Humans Shed Light on Evolution
NPR audio content and article about the fascinating find in a cave in Indonesia -- fully formed bones of an adult who stood barely 3 feet tall and was alive during the time of Homo Sapiens.
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Npr: Take Two: Changing Life Through Work
A look at what Americans are doing to change their lives. Job security and satisfaction are not what they used to be and Americans are changing themselves and reinventing the culture of work. (January 25, 2006)
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Npr: "Poetry Speaks to Children" Book Review
A review of the children's book "Poetry Speaks to Children." Review includes commentary and information as well as several audio clips of poems being read for children.
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Npr: El Paso's Sheriff Goes After Illegal Immigrants
NPR covers the controversy in El Paso, Texas, as the sheriff and his deputies try to enforce immigration laws in the area. Audio report is from August, 2006. Links to other NPR reports accompany this article.
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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: Sputnik at 50: Looking Back at the Space Race
The Soviets were surprised at the world's reaction to their accomplishment. Little did they know that they had thrust the world into the Space Age. NPR supplies historic facts, thoughts of people involved, and information on the impact...
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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]
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Npr: Weekend Edition Saturday: America's Most Wanted: The Hunt for Al Capone
Interview with the author of Get Capone (Simon and Schuster, 2010) in which he explains the hold Capone had on Americans of the 1920s and the intensity of the investigation that led to his arrest and conviction for tax evasion. (8 min....
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Npr: South Sudan Celebrates Its Nationhood
In this interview, NPR correspondents Ofeibea Quist-Arcton and Scott Simon discuss South Sudan's independence and its economic promise. (July 9, 2011)
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Npr: Yushchenko's Ills Blamed on Dioxin Poisoning
This NPR report discusses the deliberate poisoning of Viktor Yushchenko. (December 12, 2004)
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Npr: A Conflict Over Russian Relations
NPR correspondent Anne Garrels examines the tenuous relationship between Ukraine and Russia following Russia's invasion of Georgia. (September 5, 2008)