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A Competition To Finish Louisa May Alcott's Story

By editor • 5 hours ago

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SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

The Ethics Of Coronavirus Vaccine Trials In Developing Countries

By editor • 5 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Movie Interview: 'The Outpost'

By editor • 5 hours ago

(SOUNDBITE OF HELICOPTER)

SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST:

A military helicopter descends into an Afghan mountain valley surrounded by switchbacks to a U.S. Army outpost-turned-sitting target for Taliban fighters.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "THE OUTPOST")

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: (As character) Captain - how're you doing, sir? Welcome to the dark side of the moon, gentlemen.

UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #2: (As character) Delighted, sir.

Willie Nelson Returns With 'First Rose Of Spring'

By editor • 14 hours ago

SCOTT SIMON, HOST:

Willie Nelson has some new songs on a new album. Do I really need to say anything more than that? It's called "First Rose Of Spring."

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FIRST ROSE OF SPRING")

COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Many In New York City To Suburbs

By Uri Berliner • 14 hours ago

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Black Americans On Celebrating July 4th Amid National Unrest Over Racial Injustice

By editor • 14 hours ago

SCOTT SIMON, HOST:

Independence Day celebrates freedom. And how do you celebrate America's day of independence when it comes during nationwide protests against police brutality, especially if you're a Black American?

Opinion: Outplaying Segregation, Negro National League Hits 100-Year Milestone

By Scott Simon • 14 hours ago

Baseball's Negro Leagues were formally founded a hundred years ago this week. They should never have had to exist — but they sure had some glorious players and times.

Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, and many more stars who couldn't play in the major leagues because of the cruelty of segregation engineered a sports enterprise of their own with superb teams that included the Kansas City Monarchs, Chicago American Giants and the Homestead Grays.

President Trump Delivers Speech At Mount Rushmore On Eve Of Independence Day

By editor • 14 hours ago

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Our nation is witnessing a merciless campaign to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values and indoctrinate our children.

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Not My Job: The Creators Of 'The Big Sick' Get Quizzed On A Big Chick

By editor • 14 hours ago

Nanjiani and Gordon created a film about their very unusual courtship called The Big Sick, so we've invited them to answer three questions about Big Bird. Originally broadcast April 4, 2010.

Not My Job: 'Bad Education' Star Allison Janney Gets Quizzed On 'Dad Education'

By editor • 14 hours ago

Janney is now starring in the HBO film Bad Education so we've invited her to answer three questions about the wonderful things people learn from dads. Originally broadcast April 25, 2020.

Not My Job: We Quiz Tom Hanks On Bad Neighbors

By editor • 14 hours ago

Since he starred as Mr. Rogers, the nicest neighbor ever, we wrote a game for him called "It's a terrible day in the neighborhood" — three questions about pretty awful neighbors. Originally broadcast April 18, 2020.

Protesters Block Highway To Mt. Rushmore Amid President Trump's July 4th Celebration

By Lee Strubinger • Jul 3, 2020

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Purdue Researchers Develop Potential COVID-19 At-Home Test

By Samantha Horton • Jul 3, 2020

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Purdue University researchers developed a new COVID-19 test that could be more affordable and time efficient. The test will first be used by health care providers before then offering it to consumers for use at home.

Supreme Court Blocks Curbside Voting In Alabama

By David Welna • Jul 3, 2020

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How Much Would Coronavirus Vaccine Cost?

By Cardiff Garcia & Paddy Hirsch • Jul 3, 2020

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Federal Law Enforcement Agencies To Protect Statues And Monuments This July 4th

By Brian Naylor • Jul 3, 2020

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

July 3, 2020 NWI Midday News Update

By Tom Maloney • Jul 3, 2020

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Stay tuned for the latest on possible rising water rates for one Northwest Indiana community, and the future of high school sports amid coronavirus, as well as your hot 4th of July weather forecast…

Here's What One School Nurse Says Families Can Do To Prepare Kids For School Reopening

By Jeanie Lindsay • Jul 3, 2020

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Many schools are still drafting their reopening plans for the fall, leaving families waiting for answers to a number of questions. But the president of the Indiana Association of School Nurses (IASN) says, as families wait for the official word from schools, they can – and should – take time to prepare kids for returning to the classroom.

Indiana Gets New Career Education Plan Approved To Receive Federal Dollars

By Justin Hicks • Jul 3, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Education announced it approved Indiana’s new four-year plan for career and technical education. It’s part of a larger strategy to guide both youth and adults towards jobs.

Some New Laws Don't Take Effect For A Few More Months

By Brandon Smith • Jul 3, 2020

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The vast majority of laws passed each year by the Indiana General Assembly take effect either immediately or on July 1.

Coronavirus: Indiana Hits Pause On Reopening Plans, Scams Target Unemployment Insurance

By Lauren Chapman • Jul 3, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 21 additional confirmed deaths since Tuesday, bringing the state’s total to 2,469. The state announced more than 46,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 496,000 Hoosiers tested.

U.S. Supreme Court Acts On Two Indiana Abortion Cases, Leaving Advocates Confused

By Brandon Smith • Jul 3, 2020

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The U.S. Supreme Court ordered an appeals court to re-examine lawsuits involving two Indiana anti-abortion laws Thursday.

Off Mic, July 3, 2020

By Michael Puente • Jul 3, 2020

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Today on Off Mic we get the latest on the pandemic in Northwest Indiana with rising COVID-19 rates and a call for the state to set up a free testing site.

States Are Forced To Face Surge In New Coronavirus Cases

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

If The Pandemic Kept You From Flying, Now You Can At Least Pretend

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

YouTube Video Parodies Mask Debate With Hamilton-Themed Music

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

(SOUNDBITE OF YOUTUBE VIDEO, "HAMILTON MASK-UP PARODY MEDLEY")

THE HOLDERNESS FAMILY: (Rapping) I am not throwing away this mask.

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Gov. Newsom Orders 19 California Counties To Partially Shut Down

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

NOEL KING, HOST:

OK. So that was in Texas, but cases are also surging in other states, including California. California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, said 19 counties will have to partially shut down again. Here he is.

Texas Governor Reverses His Decision And Makes Face Coverings Mandatory

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

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Putting The Declaration Of Independence Into Context

By editor • Jul 3, 2020

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3 Generations Of Pharmacists Reflect On The Coronavirus Pandemic

By Emma Bowman • Jul 3, 2020

Vivian Garcia Leonard studied to become a pharmacist in Cuba before coming to the U.S. in 1961.

Her daughter, also named Vivian, eventually followed in her mother's footsteps. So, too, did her daughter, Marissa Sofia Ochs. Today, the three generations of pharmacists live near each other and work in New York City.

But recently, the elder Vivian, who's 82, stopped working to limit her exposure to the virus.

In a remote StoryCorps conversation recorded last month, the women talked about living through the coronavirus pandemic.

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