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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 national strike, rallying in protest at government measures to tackle the deficit.
Afghan avalanche toll over 150 Avalanches around a mountain tunnel in Afghanistan kill at least 150 people and injure hundreds more, officials say.
Britain loses torture appeal The UK government loses its bid to prevent the disclosure of secret information relating to the alleged torture of a UK resident.
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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Mayor Reed's police chief search committee
The 13 member search committee will review applicants selected by a search firm before making recommendations to Reed's 18 member transition team.
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light Shows Congregations How to Save Energy while Saving Souls
Many individuals dedicated to energy conservation and other environmental concerns have found justification in their religious faith. Interfaith Power and Light (IPL)is a non-profit organization that assists congregations practice what their faith preaches, so to speak. Here, Georgia Interfaith Power and Light Executive Director Alexis Chase talks with WABE's Steve Goss... (for more information, visit www.gipl.org)
Kin of Deceased Call for Moratorium on Emory Sleep Clinic Trials
Today family and supporters of a man who died last month in an Emory Healthcare clinical trial demanded a moratorium on its sleep studies. They say Emory should get to the bottom of Brandon Harris's January 23rd death, rather than continue with trials at its sleep clinic.
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