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PRI's The World - November 23, 2009
Today on The World: We begin a series about India's Muslims, with a look at why very few in that community have been radicalized; Also, from under the sea, we hear about tentacled, transparent sea cucumbers... and tubeworms that feed on oil; Plus, slow food in Lebanon.
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.
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Atlantis leaves station as NASA eyes shuttles' end
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Wednesday after a seven-day stay to deliver gear to keep the outpost operating after the shuttle program is retired next year.
North Texas
Both Dallas and Fort Worth City Halls are closed today. It's an unpaid furlough day for city workers. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
The Texas Attorney General's Office has announced a $4.5 million settlement of its lawsuit against the Conn's appliance chain. Under terms of the settlement, the Beaumont-based retailer will pay $4.5 million in restitution to consumers and $250,000 to defray the state's attorney's fees and court costs.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has four priorities for education if she is elected Texas Governor. KERA's BJ Austin says the Senator rolled out her "education" plan at Collin College in Plano Tuesday
