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Saxophonist Stan Getz Delivers A Barrelful Of Tenor On 'Getz At The Gate'
There's nothing dated about a new 2-disc album that revisits Getz's 1961 nightclub recording at New York's Village Gate. Listening to it now, it's hard to overstate what a terrific tenor he was.
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Trump's Fights With GOP Over Syria Come At The 'Worst Possible Moment'
The president has angered many in the GOP with his abrupt decision to move U.S. troops in Syria. The move comes as congressional Republicans are also trying to defend Trump from being impeached.
Who Killed Lard?
Lard didn't just fall out of favor. It was pushed. It was a casualty of a battle between giant business and corporate interests.
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In Paris, A Hunt For Those Who Dodge Dog Duties
The streets of Paris are marred by messes from dogs whose owners haven't cleaned up after them. There's a fine, but the culprits have to be caught in the act (or lack thereof). In this personal essay, NPR's Eleanor Beardsley goes after one thing about the city that she finds very, very wrong.
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Study Says 40 Billion Planets In Our Galaxy Could Support Life
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that roughly 1 in 5 stars, like our own sun, have an Earth-like planet orbiting around it. That's about 40 billion planets that could support life in the Milky Way galaxy. Melissa Block talks to co-author Geoff Marcy, an astronomy professor at the University of California-Berkeley, about the latest numbers.
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The 33 Venezuelan Mayors Who Face Charges (And Oppose The President)
President Nicolas Maduro's government hasn't solved food shortages or ended high inflation. It's been more effective in cracking down on the opposition, filing legal charges against many mayors.
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Across Wichita, a pair of cool cats stand out in a sea of political campaign signs
Mister Sleeves and Eighty-Eight are elusive creatures — and candidates. Their owners have been placing yard signs across town to promote the "Purr Party" campaign. "You've tried humans," the signs ask. "How'd that work out?"
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Here's A Glimmer Of Hope That The Delta Surge In Kansas Is Slowing
This summer, the delta variant of COVID-19 filled Kansas hospital beds at a dizzying speed. A month ago, the numbers plateaued, then started a gradual downward slope.
Tamale Lady Is Caught Up In Coronavirus Massive Shutdown
As communities across the country radically restrict public gatherings, small business owners and their workers are scrambling to stay afloat. For example: Alicia Villanueva, the tamale lady.
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Are There Too Many 'Hillionaires' In Washington?
More than 60 percent of the Senate and most members of the House of Representatives are millionaires. California Republican Darrell Issa tops the list, with an estimated net worth of more than $355 million. A public policy professor tells Americans how to put more working-class people in Congress.
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