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PRI's The World - July 3, 2009
Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal,and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans, thanks to the internet.

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PRI's The World - July 2, 2009
Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.

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PRI's The World - July 1, 2009
Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.

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Dr. Andrew Massey on Memory Loss and Alzheimer's

The next Live and Learn lecture is by Dr. Andrew Massey on "Memory Loss: It's Not Always Alzheimer's." Dr. Massey talked recently with KMUW's Frank Dudgeon.
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international Opera Star Performs in Home State
Cokie Roberts
Palin to resign as Alaska governor in surprise move
North Korea fires Scud missiles: report
Putin rejects Obama criticism before meeting



Dr. Andrew Massey on Memory Loss and Alzheimer's

The next Live and Learn lecture is by Dr. Andrew Massey on "Memory Loss: It's Not Always Alzheimer's." Dr. Massey talked recently with KMUW's Frank Dudgeon.

international Opera Star Performs in Home State
Cokie Roberts



U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp
Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments
Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
Hope for California budget deal as IOUs planned
Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial

North Korea fires Scud missiles: report
Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial
OAS chief tells Honduras to let Zelaya go back
U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26
British troops expand major Afghan operation


Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments

NEW YORK/VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian fund manager Sonja Kohn did not receive any kickbacks from Bernard Madoff to steer Bank Medici customer funds to the swindler's investment business, a Medici lawyer said on Friday.
Teck to sell 17 percent stake to China for C$1.74 billion
Stanford clients sue insurance broker Willis Group



Michael Jackson's music had impact around the globe
Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorial
Prince booked to return to Montreux jazz festival
Potter is back: box office big bucks assured





Commentary: Sticking Around in Fort Worth

Census estimates released last month ranked Fort Worth in 2008 the tenth fastest growing city among those in the U.S. with at least 100,000 people. Cowtown added more than 24,000 people last year. But commentator Elizabeth Lunday has an idea why so many either never leave or don't stay away for long.
Commentary: Liberty
Commentary: Media Coverage of Michael Jackson's Death


 


Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.

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African Union in rift with court

The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.

North Korea 'tests two missiles'

North Korea reportedly tests two short-range missiles as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away.

Alaska Governor Palin to resign

Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.



Small spike in IPOs signals optimism
The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.

Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.

Entrepreneurs are key to recovery
Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.