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PRI's The World - February 02, 2012
Today on the World: The latest on the outbreak of violence at a Cairo soccer stadium. Then, Germany looks to China for help with an economic bailout. Also, scientists explore just what is happening when we get a song stuck in our head.
PRI's The World - February 01, 2012
Today on the World: Spain's economic woes are adding up to more than just financial losses. The country's educated youth is leaving in droves for job opportunities elsewhere. Them amidst global insecurity, one man says a new view on the world of work is emerging. And the government of Banda Aceh cracks down at a punk concert to make a statement about threats against Islamic values.
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Social Circle, Georgia Teen Collecting Books for Haitian Refugees
Giselle "Gigi" Osborn is a 17 year-old from Social Circle who has come up with a unique way to help at-risk girls at an earthquake refugee camp in Haiti. Here, she shares her story with WABE's Steve Goss... (children's books in French, or donations, can be sent to: Girl Scout Troop 27552, P.O. Box 446, Social Circle, GA 30025)
Giselle "Gigi" Osborn is a 17 year-old from Social Circle who has come up with a unique way to help at-risk girls at an earthquake refugee camp in Haiti. Here, she shares her story with WABE's Steve Goss... (children's books in French, or donations, can be sent to: Girl Scout Troop 27552, P.O. Box 446, Social Circle, GA 30025)
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UN 'to vote on Syria resolution'
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.


For starting a "What happens next?" Fund
This week's winner thought ahead and created an emergency fund for her and her husband.
You can get your dream job in this economy
Many college grads feel betrayed when they can't find a job commensurate with their education. But Ramit Sethi of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" says that it is possible to get your dream job -- if you're willing to work for it.
Three-year low in unemployment
The latest job numbers exceeded economists' expectations, but before you get too excited about a recovery, an economist breaks down the numbers for us.
Top Stories
This week, Morehouse College said June 30th will be Robert Franklin's last day as President. Franklin says fundraising will be a top issue for his replacement.
The Georgia Senate has narrowly passed a bill that adds two dollars to a fee used to enforce the state's Lemon Law. Opponents are calling the bill a new tax on car buyers. Jonathan Shapiro reports.
Accounting students from Clayton State University are offering free income tax assistance for taxpayers who make under $49,000 per year. It's part of a larger IRS initiative called the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, which is providing free tax counseling in more than 40 locations across metro Atlanta. Jonathan Shapiro reports.
Atlanta
This week, Morehouse College said June 30th will be Robert Franklin's last day as President. Franklin says fundraising will be a top issue for his replacement.
A Senate bill that passed a committee this week would give a way for polluters to negotiate with state regulators, rather than pay fines.
After days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Cure reversed its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Both area chapters for Komen and Planned Parenthood are pleased with the change of course.
Sex Trafficking in Atlanta
- GBI Shifting Resources to Fight Child Sex Trafficking: A Talk with GBI Director Vernon Keenan
- Actress Julia Ormond Talks With Rose Scott About Fighting Trafficking & Slavery
- Global Women's Initiative in Atlanta
- GBI Director Vernon Keenan Says Georgia's New Human Trafficking Law Already Shows Results
- Human Trafficking Summit In Georgia Part 3: Resources For The Rescued
Atlanta All Things Considered
Ask The Candidates
- WABE Candidate Interview: Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson
- WABE Candidate Interview: Michael Thurmond, Democrat for U.S. Senate
- WABE Candidate Interview: Sam Olens, Republican for Georgia Attorney General
- WABE Candidate Interview: Ken Hodges, Georgia Attorney General
- WABE Candidate Interview: Kira Willis, Georgia State Superintendent of Schools
Georgia Legislature
- GBI Shifting Resources to Fight Child Sex Trafficking: A Talk with GBI Director Vernon Keenan
- HOT Lane Moratorium Bill Filed: A Conversation with Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Gwinnett)
- Why Some Local Leaders Outside Atlanta are Not Pushing the T-SPLOST: A Conversation with Newnan Mayor Keith Brady
- SOPA and PIPA: Where Georgia's Representatives Stand
- Budget Analyst Doubts Governor's Optimistic Predictions for Lottery Funding for HOPE, Pre-K
Troy Davis
- The Ethics of Executions: A Conversation with Jonathan Crane of Emory's Center for Ethics
- Debate Over Lethal Injection Unfairly Brings Medical Community Into Debate, Emory Doctor Says
- Davis Case Fuels Death Penalty Debate
- Anneliese MacPhail Talks To WABE After Troy Davis Execution
- Former Warden Is Now Death Penalty Abolitionist
Haitian Earthquake
Alpha-Bravo-Echo
9/11: Then and Now in Atlanta
One on One with Steve Goss
- Historian Chronicles Intersection of Native-American and African-American Culture in Old South
- Social Circle, Georgia Teen Collecting Books for Haitian Refugees
- Former State Senator Jimmy Carter Inaugurated as Georgia Governor ("This Day in History" series)
- Many Americans Unprepared for Retirement
- Interfaith Youth Core Founder to Speak at Morehouse
Atlanta Morning Edition
- After Franklin, Fundraising Challenges Remain for Morehouse
- In Narrow Vote, Senate Passes Lemon Law Fee Increase
- Clayton State Students to Give Free Tax Assistance
- To Help Control Costs, Insurers to Boost Pay for Primary Care Doctors
- Historian Chronicles Intersection of Native-American and African-American Culture in Old South
Business
- Bankruptcy Filings Drop to Near Pre-Recession Levels
- Georgia's Manufacturing Sector Growing, Report Says
- Bankruptcy Filing Shows Outwrite Failed to Pay State Sales Tax it Collected
- HOT Lane Moratorium Bill Filed: A Conversation with Sen. Curt Thompson (D-Gwinnett)
- Metro Atlanta's Unemployment Rate Inches Up
Entertainment News
- Why Did the AJC Decide Not to Run This Week's "Doonesbury" Strips?: A Conversation with Editor Kevin Riley
- Author Karin Slaughter Visits Georgia State Capitol in Campaign to Save Libraries
- Atlanta Food And Wine Festival Is Now Underway in Midtown
- Dodekapus Art Collective
- Soul Legend & Atlanta Favorite Teena Marie Dies



