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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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Honda issues global airbag recall
Honda heaps more woe on Japan's carmakers by extending an airbag safety recall to almost half a million cars worldwide.
Lebanon warns of Israel 'threat'
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri tells the BBC he is concerned about the "escalating" threat posed by Israel.
Sweet tooth 'hints at depression'
Particularly sweet-toothed children may be depressed and at higher risk of future alcohol problems, say US researchers.
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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The biggest plane that Boeing has ever built completed its first test flight yesterday afternoon (Monday). The new 747 dash 8 freighter took off from Paine Field in Everett and landed nearly four hours later. Like the 787 Dreamliner last December, its launch had been postponed by nearly two years of expensive delays. But as KPLU business and labor reporter Bellamy Pailthorp explains, it has a strategic role that goes beyond its immediate prospects for profitability.
One of Seattle's most distinct icons is the red abstract "Eagle" in the Olympic Sculpture Park. Constructed by the late Alexander Calder, "Eagle" was a gift to Seattle by Jon and Mary Shirley, longtime local arts patrons. Now the Shirleys have emptied their home of all their Calders for a show at the Seattle Art Museum. KPLU's Florangela Davila toured the show with Jon Shirley to learn about the artist and the art collector.
A King County judge's ruling is sending shock waves through the state. The decision supports the claims of a group of parents, teachers and school districts that the state is delinquent in adequately funding basic education. KPLU's Gary Davis was in the courtroom, and has the story.
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With Valentine's Day almost upon us, on today's Food for Thought KPLU's Dick Stein rings up Seattle Times food writer Nancy Leson to discuss an edible term of endearment
If it was up to you, what kind of Police Chief would you hire? That's what people in Seattle are being asked. More from KPLU Law and Justice Reporter Paula Wissel.
Thousands of college students hope state senators will spare some financial aid dollars when they release their version of the budget. Governor Chris Gregoire has called for cuts to student aid programs to close revenue gaps. That includes the state's work study program. KPLU's Charla Bear has more.
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