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February 10, 2010
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PRI's The World - February 8, 2010
Today on The World: US and NATO troops prepare for a major operation against a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan; Also, clandestine dining in Spain that requires a password... or a fingerscan; And a Scottish balladeer with a new take on an old tradition.
PRI's The World - February 5, 2010
Today on The World: The story of a 13-year-old Pakistani girl who says her own family tried to force her to become a suicide bomber; Also, how alcoholism is helping to drive down life expectancy for men in Russia; And why the struggling economies of Greece, Spain, and Portugal have become a worry on Wall Street.
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Scientists find gene variant link to aging cells
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related diseases.
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Greeks strike over austerity plan
Greek public sector workers launch a national strike, as thousands rally against measures to tackle the deficit.
Afghan avalanche toll over 150
Avalanches around a mountain tunnel in Afghanistan kill at least 150 people and injure hundreds more, officials say.
Britain loses torture appeal
The UK government loses its bid to prevent the disclosure of secret information relating to the alleged torture of a UK resident.
Eurozone's ills spread to neighbors
Investors pushed the euro up from recent lows, but for many other currencies some of the damage may have already been done. Alisa Roth reports.
Premiums may rise without reform
California's largest for-profit health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross, has told individual policy holders their premiums may jump up as much as 39%. John Dimsdale reports that Anthem's rate increase has become part of the health care debate in Washington.
The problem with marketing health food
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead a new campaign to fight childhood obesity. Nutrition advocates say part of this fight is making healthy food more appealing. Sarah Gardner reports.
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A 15-year-old Cole County girl will be tried as an adult in the murder of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olton last month.
Starting today, motorists caught on camera running the red lights at the intersections of Providence and Broadway, and Stadium and Worley will be fined 120 dollars.
Hundreds of people gathered inside the Capitol Rotunda today (Wednesday) to attend the state funeral for former Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes.
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Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill says she's frustrated by statewide politicians who criticize Washington for spending too much are using federal stimulus money to balance the state budget.
Jefferson City School officials are considering changing school start and end times to improve student transportation. The current proposal calls for seven-hour days, with elementary schools starting at 7:30, middle schools at 8:15, and high schools at 8:35.
A University of Missouri student wants to change how parking spaces are assigned on campus. Missouri Students Association president Tim Noce says parking assignments should be based on seniority.