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January 8, 2009
January 8, 2009
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Mummy thought to be Queen Seshestet found in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian archaeologists have found the remains of a mummy thought to be that of Queen Seshestet, the mother of a pharaoh who ruled Egypt in the 24th century BC, the government said on Thursday.
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UN suspends Gaza aid operations
The United Nations says it is suspending aid work in Gaza because staff have been killed and injured in Israeli attacks.
Obama urges action on economy
US President-elect Barack Obama says that a huge stimulus package is urgently needed to revive the US economy.
First flight of algae-fuelled jet
Continental Airlines test-flies a commercial jet using a fuel derived from algae to partially power one of the engines.
Balancing the stimulus and deficit
The federal budget deficit for 2009 is projected to be three times the size it was in 2008. But one thing that amount doesn't account for is President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus plan. As Bob Moon reports, the deficit may limit what Obama can do to help the ailing economy.
More job losses in the private sector
A labor report released today shows that job losses continued to mount in December. That's when the private sector lost 693,000 jobs, a higher amount than expected. Jeremy Hobson reports.
'Performance' chief on familiar ground
President-elect Barack Obama named a former Treasury official as chief performance officer, a newly created position aimed at reducing government waste. But as Nancy Marshall Genzer reports, the new position sounds awfully familiar.
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PRI's The World - January 6, 2008
Today on The World: We hear the latest on Israel's military operation in Gaza, where the death toll is rising; also, we find out why -- as the fighting rages in Gaza, the militant group Hamas has sent a delegation to Egypt; and we hear about the hard times facing newspapers in France.
PRI's The World - January 5, 2008
Today on The World: We hear the latest on Israel's military operation in Gaza, where the death toll is rising; also, we find out why -- as the fighting rages in Gaza, the militant group Hamas has sent a delegation to Egypt; and we hear about the hard times facing newspapers in France.
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Obama pushes stimulus and warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama sought to rally support on Thursday for a massive fiscal stimulus package by warning that the United States could remain mired in recession for years without bold action.
U.N. agency halts work in Gaza as death toll tops 750
GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians faced even grimmer conditions in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a U.N. aid agency halted work, saying its staff were at risk from Israeli forces fighting Hamas militants, after two drivers were killed.
Wal-Mart and other retailers warn after weak December
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc led U.S. retailers in posting disappointing December same-store sales on Thursday, and it cut its quarterly earnings forecast despite being the store of choice in a recession.
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc led U.S. retailers in posting disappointing December same-store sales on Thursday, and it cut its quarterly earnings forecast despite being the store of choice in a recession.
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Wizard Seeks Local Munchkins
The national touring produciton of The Wizard of Oz has professional actors, dancers and musicians. For this week's shows at Walton Arts Center they'll share the stage with a dozen young actors from northwest Arkansas.
The national touring produciton of The Wizard of Oz has professional actors, dancers and musicians. For this week's shows at Walton Arts Center they'll share the stage with a dozen young actors from northwest Arkansas.
Fort Smith Public Library Offers Employment Resources
Fort Smith Public Library officials say more patrons have been looking for help concerning job hunting resources.
Fort Smith Public Library officials say more patrons have been looking for help concerning job hunting resources.
Fort Smith Goes to Washington
City directors from Fort Smith are getting ready to travel to Washington D.C. in order to lobby for projects that would help the city.
City directors from Fort Smith are getting ready to travel to Washington D.C. in order to lobby for projects that would help the city.
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Market dips as Wal-Mart gloom offsets Obama
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell on Thursday as Wal-Mart's disappointing December sales and dim profit outlook fueled concerns the recession may be deepening.
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Commentary: Life Lessons from My Father
While 2008 was not a good year for him, commentator Stephen Whitley has managed to gain some perspective that will serve him well in the future.
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While 2008 was not a good year for him, commentator Stephen Whitley has managed to gain some perspective that will serve him well in the future.
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