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Wed September 12, 2012

Ambassador To Libya Was Passionate About His Work

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Originally published on Wed September 12, 2012 5:58 pm

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MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

This morning, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said this about the slain ambassador, Christopher Stevens.

SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON: He risked his life to stop a tyrant, then gave his life trying to help build a better Libya. The world needs more Chris Stevenses.

BLOCK: Earlier this year, before Chris Stevens assumed his position as ambassador to Libya, he made a video, subtitled in Arabic, directed to the Libyan people. It was posted on the U.S. Embassy's website and on YouTube.

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Shots - Health Blog

5:30 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Worst Of West Nile Epidemic Appears To Be Over

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Technicians with the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District spray insecticide in Brentwood, Calif., last month. Workers fogged areas of the county that had an increase in the numbers of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.

By Richard Knox

The numbers for West Nile virus cases continue to rise, up 35 percent in the last week. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is confident the nation has turned the corner on its worst-ever epidemic of West Nile virus disease.

Live in Concert

5:11 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

M83 In Concert

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M83, performing live at the 9:30 Club, in Washington, D.C.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

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M83 performing live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 2012.

By Bob Boilen

Originally published on Tue October 2, 2012 10:55 am

Truth be told, we've been working for a long time to capture and share an M83 show on NPR Music. We tried twice in New York last fall, when the tour for the double album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming started, but it never quite worked out.

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4:51 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Anti-Islam Film May Be Connected To Libya Attack

By Elizabeth Blair

Originally published on Wed September 12, 2012 5:58 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

We're going to hear more now about the film that was, at least in part, the catalyst for the violence in Libya, as well as protests in Egypt. Some news outlets are saying the filmmaker has gone into hiding.

As NPR's Elizabeth Blair reports, very few people have actually seen the supposed two-hour movie, if it exists at all.

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4:51 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Romney Criticizes Obama's Response To Libyan Attack

By Mara Liasson

Originally published on Wed September 12, 2012 5:58 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

It didn't take long for the attacks in Benghazi and Cairo to become part of the presidential campaign. Mitt Romney jumped in first. In a statement last night before Ambassador Stevens' death had been announced, Romney accused President Obama of sympathizing with those who waged the assault. The Obama campaign responded, saying it was shocked that Romney would launch a, quote, "political attack" at this moment. And the politics have continued today as NPR's Mara Liasson reports.

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4:51 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Germany Clears Next Big Step For Eurozone Recovery

By Philip Reeves

Originally published on Wed September 12, 2012 5:58 pm

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AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Audie Cornish.

MELISSA BLOCK, HOST:

And I'm Melissa Block.

Europe's debt crisis has caused havoc, toppling governments, breaking banks, leaving a multitude of young people without jobs. Now there's a glimmer of hope.

As NPR's Philip Reeves reports, today, Germany's highest court cleared the way for the next big step in the eurozone's grand plan to save itself.

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All Songs Considered Blog

4:15 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

The Drop: Mala Takes Dubstep To Cuba

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The dubstep producer Mala recorded sounds for his new album, Mala In Cuba, during a trip to Havana with the BBC DJ Gilles Peterson.

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Originally published on Wed October 17, 2012 10:56 am

About a decade ago, a duo named Digital Mystikz put out a series of 12" singles on its label, DMZ. The group's music was a hybrid of a number of influences including dub, reggae, drum and bass, grime and two-step, and as the decade wore on, "dubstep" became the name for this uniquely British combination. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, dubstep was embraced by producers in America, who honed in on the aggressive mid- and low-range synths of the tracks coming out of London to make high energy festival jams.

The Two-Way

3:44 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Syrian Documentary Producer Orwa Nyrabia Is Freed; Was Arrested Two Weeks Ago

By Bill Chappell

A Syrian documentary film producer whose disappearance two weeks ago prompted concerns for his safety and a letter of support from the Toronto International Film Festival is now free, according to reports.

Concerts

3:43 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Live Tonight: The 2012 Americana Music Association Awards

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Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performs. The group was awarded New/Emerging Artist Of The Year.

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Jim Lauderdale hosts the 2012 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards show.

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Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performs. The group was awarded New/Emerging Artist Of The Year.

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Bonnie Raitt accepts her Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Robert Ellis performs.

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Booker T. Jones opens the show.

By editor

Originally published on Fri September 21, 2012 5:07 pm

When the Americana Music Association convenes in Nashville on Sept. 12-15 for its annual conference, it'll be met by another incredible year of festival performances and showcases. While the daytime panels and discussions reflect the organization's dedication to its mission, the nighttime showcases, parties and concerts are what will make the passion of the genre so difficult to ignore.

World Cafe

3:40 pm

Wed September 12, 2012

Patterson Hood On World Cafe

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Patterson Hood.

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Originally published on Mon October 22, 2012 12:25 pm

Southern rhythms have always been in Patterson Hood's blood. Born in Alabama as the son of David Hood, a bassist for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, young Patterson started writing songs at age 8.

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