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JPMorgan Shareholders Consider Splitting CEO, Chairman Jobs

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:14am

In Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase holds its annual shareholder meeting. They will vote on a key measure: Whether to strip CEO Jamie Dimon of his title of chairman of the board. A growing number of companies have split the CEO and chairman roles.

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Storm Chasers: How Experts Track Storms

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

The storm that tore through parts of Okalahoma City and neighboring areas Monday is being called one of the worst tornadoes in history. David Greene talks to storm chaser Josh Wurman, who is the director of the Center for Severe Weather Research, and he studies tornadoes.

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Senate Debates 5-Year Farm Bill

NPR Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

The measure includes farm and food subsidies totaling almost $100 billion. Lawmakers have trimmed more than $2 billion in annual farm spending. The question, though, is whether to trim more.

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Kids Pitch Business Ideas To Warren Buffett

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

The kids competed in "The Secret Millionaire's Club" — an entrepreneurial contest tied to a web and cable series featuring a cartoon Warren Buffett. Thousands competed. Eight of them, ranging from age seven to 16, got to meet Buffett and present their ideas.

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Massive Tornado Takes Aim At Moore, Oklahoma

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

It's been a difficult night for rescuers in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Crews have been digging through what's left of neighborhoods searching for survivors after Monday's deadly tornado.

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How Experts Track Storms

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

David Greene talks to Josh Wurman, who is a storm chaser. He's the director of the Center for Severe Weather Research, and he studies tornadoes.

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Death Toll Expected To Rise After Monster Twister In Okla.

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., took a direct hit by a massive tornado Monday. Children from the school are among the dozens confirmed dead.

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Senate Debates 5-Year Farm Bill

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

The measure includes farm and food subsidies totaling almost $100 billion. Lawmakers have trimmed more than $2 billion in annual farm spending. The question, though, is whether to trim more.

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Boeing's 787 Dreamliners Take Flight Again

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

A Boeing Dreamliner took off Monday — it was a United Airlines flight from Houston to Chicago. This was the first time the fuel friendly jet was back in U.S. skies in nearly five months. The 787 planes had been grounded since January because of battery problems, which cost United roughly $11 million in revenue.

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Crews In Oklahoma Search For Survivors After Deadly Tornado

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

A massive tornado ripped through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City Monday. In the city of Moore, two elementary schools were destroyed in the twister. The mayor there owns a jewelry store. He and his employees took shelter in a vault.

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Senate To Debate Farm Bill

NPR Politics - May 21, 2013 - 4:00am

Steve Inskeep and David Greene have details on where things stand with the Farm Bill.

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The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 3:15am

Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.

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The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek

NPR News - May 21, 2013 - 3:15am

Raised on the South Side, Manzarek brought Chicago sound to L.A.'s beaches with the trailblazing band. He died Monday at age 74.

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The Doors' Keyboard Counterpoint Goes Silent: Remembering Ray Manzarek

NPR News - May 21, 2013 - 3:15am

Ray Manzarek, whose keyboard was a trademark of The Doors sound, died at the age of 74 on Monday.

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After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

NPR Arts & Culture - May 21, 2013 - 3:09am

On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into the Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.

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After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 3:09am

On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.

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After Crashing In Canadian 'Abyss,' Four Men Fight To Survive

NPR Arts & Culture - May 21, 2013 - 3:09am

On an icy night in 1984, a commuter plane crashed in the wilderness. Six passengers died, but four survived: the pilot, a politician, a policeman and a prisoner. Carol Shaben's Into The Abyss describes their fight to make it through that frigid night alive.

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Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 3:08am

Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.

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Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'

NPR Arts & Culture - May 21, 2013 - 3:08am

Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.

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Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

Morning Edition - May 21, 2013 - 3:01am

In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Gov. Rick Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

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