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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 Public sector workers in Greece launch a nationwide strike in protest at government measures to tackle the budget deficit.
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.
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 report "Behind the Kitchen Door" finds employment in Southeast Michigan's restaurant industry has grown even while the economy has declined. But few of those jobs are well-paying.
Asian Carp is a destructive invasive species which may threaten the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry.
State police troopers are responding to an increasing number of jack-knifed trucks and fender benders.
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The report "Behind the Kitchen Door" finds employment in Southeast Michigan's restaurant industry has grown even while the economy has declined. But few of those jobs are well-paying.
The Council says the Mayor's office isn't giving them enough information to review contracts and lawsuit settlements.
Asian Carp is a destructive invasive species which may threaten the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry.
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