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PRI's The World - November 20, 2009 Today on The World What if the US loses in Afghanistan? Also, a visit to one of many rural town in Mexico caught in the crossfire of that country's drug war; And how India's power companies are battling widespread electricity theft.
PRI's The World - November 19, 2009 Today on The World: Afghan president Hamid Karzai is inaugurated for a second term today; Also, traffic accidents become a public health crisis in Ghana; And Egyptians bemoan the latest blow to their national pride... the loss of a World Cup qualifying match.
PRI's The World - November 18, 2009 Today on The World: A veto sparks concerns about Iraq's upcoming national elections; Also, a new survey highlights that poverty is the main concern of ordinary Afghans; And,we look at how Obama's visit has resonated in China.
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New fossils reveal a world full of crocodiles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New fossils unearthed in what is now the Sahara desert reveal a once-swampy world divided up among a half-dozen species of unusual and perhaps intelligent crocodiles, researchers reported on Thursday.
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US healthcare bill clears Senate test The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul the country's healthcare.
China mine blast deaths reach 87 The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.
Hearing for US army base 'gunman' The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering.
New asset bubbles may be growing There's growing concern that the world's central banks are flooding financial institutions with too much cash, setting the stage for another asset-bubble burst. Do banks just need to put on the brakes? Bob Moon reports.
Bill would allow Congress to audit Fed A House committee has approved a bill sponsored by Republican Ron Paul to expand congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. Steve Henn reports.
Change in cancer-screening guidelines New recommendations have been issued for when you should get breast cancer mammograms and cervical-cancer screenings. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports some doctors believe patients need to change their mindsets.
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Healthcare bill gains ahead of U.S. Senate test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A broad healthcare overhaul moved closer to clearing its first U.S. Senate hurdle on Saturday when one of two wavering Democrats said she would vote to begin debate on the landmark legislation.
Iran to hold war games to protect nuclear facilities
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's military said it will begin large-scale air defense drills on Sunday, and a cleric in the Revolutionary Guards warned that the Islamic Republic would fire missiles at "the heart of Tel Aviv" if attacked.
Suspected militants blow themselves up in Pakistan
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three suspected Taliban militants blew themselves up on Saturday as police chased them in Pakistani Kashmir, police said.
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KNBA Public Forum's Special Statehood Series
Through out 2009, Alaska celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Statehood. KNBA recognizes the anniversary year with a 4 part series that shares Alaska Native perspectives on what statehood means to the indigenous population.
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This month's Public Forum focuses on teens and sex. What they know, what you need to know and how to talk about it.
Special Edition of KNBA Public Forum
On April 27th, 2009 the Alaska Native Professionals Association held a mayoral forum for candidates Eric Croft and Dan Sullivan to voice their stances on issues important to Alaska Natives.
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