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PRI's The World - February 9, 2010 Today on The World: How much aid is TOO much aid for Haiti to handle? Also, Britain's first publicly-funded Hindu school opens its doors, and a jazz infusion for Puerto Rico's traditional plena music.
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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Honda expands airbag recall as more Toyotas probed
TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said it would recall another 440,000 cars around the world for faulty airbags as rival Toyota Motor Corp faced further probes over its largest-ever safety crisis.
Snow, wind batter East Coast in big 2nd storm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The second major snowstorm in less than a week lashed the East Coast from Washington to New York on Wednesday, forcing federal and local government agencies, the United Nations and schools to close.
Iran says nuclear fuel deal "still on the table"
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran believes a nuclear fuel exchange with the West is still possible, state television said on Wednesday, a day after the Islamic Republic's expansion of uranium enrichment drew a U.S. warning of more sanctions soon.
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ATF sets up hotline in wake of recent church fires
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has set up a hotline for tips on who's responsible for a string of Texas church fires ruled arson.
Charges dismissed in robbery case
Brianna Shelby Bangston was one of two indicted last year in an alleged armed holdup at a Greenville apartment complex. Charges on Monday were dropped after the complaining witness in the case requested they be dismissed.
Nominations being accepted for Hall of Honor
Now available at the Commerce ISD website are nomination forms for the district's inaugural Hall of Honor class.
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