2015년 2월 23일 월요일

As Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, Critics Ratchet Up The Rhetoric Plus 14 More Stories

Your NPR stories for February 23, 2015
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As Iran Nuclear Talks Resume, Critics Ratchet Up The Rhetoric
U.S. and Iranian delegates are hunkered down in Geneva trying to settle on the framework for an accord on the future of Iran's nuclear program. Not everyone is impressed with this nuclear diplomacy.
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'Birdman' Wins Big On A Soggy Night At The Oscars
Sunday night's Oscars brought expected wins for actors like Julianne Moore and J.K. Simmons, and big awards for the quirky showbiz satire Birdman.
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The Oscars: What People Are Saying The Day After
From civil rights to immigration and health issues such as Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's diseases, advocacy was a big part of last night's show. Here's what people are saying about it Monday.
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Egyptian Court Orders Prominent Activist Jailed For 5 Years
Blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah and 24 others were convicted of violating a law banning unlicensed protests. Activists said the sentences underscore the lengths the government will go to to stifle dissent.
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Brutal ISIS Tactics Create New Levels Of Trauma Among Iraqis
The self-styled Islamic State has made a practice of public beheading and other horrific acts of violence. It's taking a huge toll on Iraqis, only a fraction of whom are getting the help they need.
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California's Drought Exposes Long-Hidden Detritus
More than 67 percent of California is experiencing "extreme drought" or worse. At Southern California's Lake Perris, dry conditions have revealed tractor tires and sunken boats, unseen for decades.
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'Birdman' Wins Big On A Soggy Night At The Oscars
Sunday night's Oscars brought expected wins for actors like Julianne Moore and J.K. Simmons, and big awards for the quirky showbiz satire Birdman.
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Kids, Allergies And A Possible Downside To Squeaky Clean Dishes
Swedish kids growing up in families that wash their dishes by hand are less likely to develop certain allergies than those in families with dishwashers, a study suggests. But there may be more to it.
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Watch The Oscars With Us
Follow along as Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, Bob Mondello and Glen Weldon live tweet the 87th Annual Academy Awards.
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When Pot Goes From Illegal To Recreational, Schools Face A Dilemma
Since Colorado legalized marijuana use, some schools in the state are starting to change how they teach students about the drug in health class. Educators worry students are receiving mixed messages.
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Music
Live Tuesday: Sleater-Kinney In Concert
Watch the band perform live from the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The band is on its first tour in nearly a decade.
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100%, 'Room 336'
Elaiza Santos sings as if from under the covers: half-whispers sinking into layers of guitar, submerging all but their most sibilant peaks.
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First Listen: Andrew Combs, 'All These Dreams'
A 28-year-old Nashville singer-songwriter with a reticent demeanor and a fondness for offhand revelations, Combs sings subtly, without a lot of fuss.
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First Listen: Moon Duo, 'Shadow Of The Sun'
Visceral yet dreamy, the band's third album plumbs ever deeper into droning psychedelia. Moon Duo's influences are easy to spot, but the music feels like part of a continuum rather than a pastiche.
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First Listen: Tom Brosseau, 'Perfect Abandon'
Recording around a single microphone, the North Dakota singer sounds as if he's performing in your living room. For these wonderfully honest stories, the fit is perfect.
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