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PRI's The World - November 21, 2008
Today on The World: A look at the renegade general who's driving the renewed violence in eastern Congo; Why many Ukrainians are disappointed by democracy and the Orange Revolution; And why President-elect Obama is already under pressure to tackle climate change.

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PRI's The World - November 20, 2008
Today on The World: A look at what could be on President-elect Obama's homeland security agenda; We also examine the International Space Station's record 10 years after its creation; Plus we hear about a 16-year-old girl who's about to become Japan's first female professional baseball player.

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PRI's The World - November 19, 2008
Today on The World: The challenges ahead for the nation's next Attorney General; Zimbabwe's water system breaks down, exposing the country's people to dirty water and diseases; and Tibetan exiles gather to decide the next step in their struggle with China.

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Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau talks about 2009 Legislative Session

KMUW's Carla Eckels interviews Kansas Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau about upcoming legislative session.
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Dr. Steven Amos on Stress
Obama may consider Summers as Fed chief: Democrat
GM cuts output, jets as U.S. demands turnaround plans
Citigroup shares drop and CEO plans to keep Smith Barney
Wall Street stages late rally on Geithner news



Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau talks about 2009 Legislative Session

KMUW's Carla Eckels interviews Kansas Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau about upcoming legislative session.

New Book on Alex the African Grey Parrot
New Book on Alex the African Grey Parrot
Dr. Steven Amos on Stress
Proposed bond large and highly contested



GM cuts output, jets as U.S. demands turnaround plans
U.S. attorney general back at work after fainting
Florida teen kills self in front of live webcam
U.S. Govt workers punished in oil-sex scandal
Households to cut Christmas gifts spending: survey

Islamists on trail of Somali pirates
Syria rejects more IAEA visits for nuclear probe
Thousands protest in Iraq against U.S. troops pact
Gaza groups want calm with Israel: Hamas leader
Iran fails to halt U.N. assembly rights resolution


Citigroup shares drop and CEO plans to keep Smith Barney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc shares tumbled for a fifth straight day on doubts about its survival prospects after its chief executive downplayed speculation the bank might sell major businesses or merge with a rival.
Wall St Week Ahead: Stocks eye Citigroup, Geithner's next moves
Citigroup talking to govt about options: source



New Book on Alex the African Grey Parrot
New Book on Alex the African Grey Parrot
"Twilight" draws first blood at packed midnight movies
Madonna and Ritchie granted "quickie" divorce





Commentary: Computer Checkers

Computers these days are programmed to help you avoid common mistakes in writing, but commentator Paula LaRocque warns you should be careful when using them.
Commentary: Counterfactuals & The Kennedy Assassination
Commentary - Economic Pessimism


 


Spiders get their space legs

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Spiders flying as an educational project aboard the International Space Station seem to have gotten the hang of weightlessness.

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Bush and Hu meet at Apec summit

US President George W Bush discusses the global crisis with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao at the Apec summit in Peru.

Somali Islamists 'hunt pirates'

Somali Islamist rebels search for pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker, saying seizing a Muslim-owned ship is a crime.

US shares up on 'Treasury choice'

US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.



NY Fed Chief said to be Treasury pick
Sources close to Obama's transition team are confirming reports that Obama will nominate Timothy Geithner, President of the N.Y. Federal Reserve Bank, to be Treasury Secretary. John Dimsdale reports.

What has the bailout done so far?
Billions have been spent on the bailout already, and we've been keeping track. Steve Henn reports where the money went for our series "Tracking the Bailout."

Citigroup stocks take dramatic fall
Citigroup stocks were selling at a dizzying pace on reports that the troubled company might be considering a merger. How did things get so bad for Citigroup so quickly? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.