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PRI's The World - July 2, 2009
Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.
PRI's The World - July 1, 2009
Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.
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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.
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African Union in rift with court
The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Jackson tickets via internet draw
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
 
Small spike in IPOs signals optimism
The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.
Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.
Entrepreneurs are key to recovery
Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.
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From early natives to the gold rush. From Fort Boise to the first streetcars and telephones. The first airport sat on what is now Boise State University. It's all part of a new exhibit, housed in the 1860s home of Boise Mayor Thomas Logan in Julia Davis Park. Boise State Radio's George Prentice gets a sneak preview from Fred Fritchman, exhibit graphics designer for the Idaho State Historical Society.
Trying to stop smoking? You're not alone. It won't just kill you, it's also more expensive. Since the federal tobacco tax went up this spring, the number of people trying to quit has skyrocketed. Now the state of Idaho wants to help. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright has more.
Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell talked to some of the first floaters of the year to find out if affordability was what got them in the water.
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From early natives to the gold rush. From Fort Boise to the first streetcars and telephones. The first airport sat on what is now Boise State University. It's all part of a new exhibit, housed in the 1860s home of Boise Mayor Thomas Logan in Julia Davis Park. Boise State Radio's George Prentice gets a sneak preview from Fred Fritchman, exhibit graphics designer for the Idaho State Historical Society.
It's summer! And in the Treasure Valley that means it's time for Shakespeare. If you go to the Shakespeare Festival in Boise you'll hear words you may not understand--like tiercel and eyases. Boise State Radio's Jyl Hoyt has more for this week's Off the Trail.
Trying to stop smoking? You're not alone. It won't just kill you, it's also more expensive. Since the federal tobacco tax went up this spring, the number of people trying to quit has skyrocketed. Now the state of Idaho wants to help. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright has more.
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