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Clinton named secretary of state
US President-elect Barack Obama names former rival Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, as she vows to give her all.
India makes protest to Pakistan
India summons Pakistan's high commissioner to protest over groups it claims carried out deadly attacks in Mumbai.
Soldiers rampage at Harare bank
Dozens of troops have run amok in the Zimbabwean capital Harare after losing their temper while queuing for money at a bank.
 
Black Friday draws unruly crowds
A stampede of Black Friday shoppers trampled a man to death on Long Island, and two shoppers were shot to death in a toy store near Palm Springs. In spite of the crowds, some analysts said sales were down. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
What will OPEC do next?
OPEC ministers are meeting to discuss plummeting oil prices. They are expected to call for a production cut. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports that doesn't mean the OPEC member countries will actually do it.
New E.U. law to require safer chemicals
Chemical producers have until Monday to comply with a sweeping European law requiring proof that products they export are safe. Sarah Gardner reports.
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PRI's The World - November 27, 2008
Today on The World: The latest on the still chaotic scene in Mumbai, India, after yesterday's attacks in the city; Also, a conversation about how the attacks could affect India and it's image abroad; Plus, why American corn may be too popular in Southern Africa.
PRI's The World - November 26, 2008
Today on The World: What keeping Defense Secretary Robert Gates means for the incoming Obama administration; also, what Lebanon's top political parties hope to learn from a student government election; and why everyone's looking for a mysterious meteorite in western Canada.
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Georgia Retailers Slash Prices to Keep Customers
Georgia retailers saw heavier traffic than expected on 'Black Friday.'At the Mall of Georgia the holiday sales season got off to a good start, if not a short lived one. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Black Friday a Different Beast for 'Mom-and-Pop' Retailers
'Big-box' chain retailers are especially worried about Black Friday sales. But for some local shops, today's just another day. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
Thanksgiving Traffic Tip: Leave Early or Leave Late
The 'Triple-A' says fewer Georgians will take to the roadways this Thanksgiving than in years past. But, we do live in Atlanta. And that means even on Thanksgiving you can expect congestion. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
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Georgia Retailers Slash Prices to Keep Customers
Georgia retailers saw heavier traffic than expected on 'Black Friday.'At the Mall of Georgia the holiday sales season got off to a good start, if not a short lived one. WABE's Jim Burress reports.
WABE Newscast (1 December 8am)
Morning newscast from 90.1 WABE, your home for the classics and NPR News.
Tech Player Remebers Rivalry, Losing Streak
It's the annual football game that sparks feuds among friends and brings alumni together. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Georgia Bulldogs play this Saturday in Athens. It's a rivalry that began in 1893; however, Tech has lost the last seven games.
But as WABE's Rose Scott reports, there's one former Yellow Jacket that knows how to break a losing streak.
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Commentary: Teaching In My Dreams
If you haven't said it, you've certainly heard the complaint about Texas schools: "Too much teaching to the (TAKS) test." Commentator Tom Dodge shares your frustration.
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