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September 6, 2008
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Bhutto's widower wins presidency
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.
Deadly rockslide hits Cairo homes
At least 24 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
Gul in landmark visit to Armenia
Turkey's president arrives in neighbouring Armenia - the first Turkish leader ever to set foot in the country.
 
Jobless rate's just the start of bad news
Unemployment hit 6.1% last month -- the highest in nearly five years. It was the 8th-straight month of fewer jobs, with a total drop of 600,000 jobs this year. But some economists believe the real story is even uglier. Steve Henn reports.
Made-to-order no longer computes
Dell is looking to revamp its signature process of building its products to order. And it's reportedly talking about selling off most of its facilities and having somebody else make its computers. Mitchell Hartman reports.
At $200, one laptop per everyone?
The non-profit program called One Laptop Per Child will be teaming up with big business this holiday season to make it easier for anyone to buy one of its $200 models. Dan Grech reports.
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PRI's The World - September 4, 2008
Today on The World: A look at what Senator John McCain's foreign policy would be like; also, a profile of the woman who could be Israel's next prime minister; and what it's like to play a guitar burned onstage by the late Jimi Hendrix.
PRI's The World - September 3, 2008
Today on The World: Concerns about India's nuclear future top the agenda at an international meeting today; also, why an Iraqi veteran of the U.S. Army is suing the government over his citizenship application; and a researcher translates serious physics into... rap lyrics.
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One Week on Job, New Grady CEO Suprised at Number Uninsured
At the end of his first week on the job, Grady Health Systems' new C-E-O says he's surprised at how many uninsured patients other area hospitals are redirecting to Grady's facilities. But Michael Young is still confident that with improvements, Grady will win enough paying patients to cover its costs.
New Grady CEO Takes Helm
New Grady CEO Hopes to Break Even in 2-3 Years
Stephenson, Grady Negotiate Smaller Severance Package
Grady Chooses New CEO to Manage Turnaround
SACS: State Should Consider Accreditation Intervention
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools says Georgia should consider ways to intervene more forcefully when school districts get into trouble. Governor Sonny Perdue has recently begun looking into such options, after Clayton County lost its accreditation this week.
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Clayton Stripped of Accreditation
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Judge Urges Removal of Clayton School Board Members
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Perdue Aims Legislation at Clayton School Board Members
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One Week on Job, New Grady CEO Suprised at Number Uninsured
At the end of his first week on the job, Grady Health Systems' new C-E-O says he's surprised at how many uninsured patients other area hospitals are redirecting to Grady's facilities. But Michael Young is still confident that with improvements, Grady will win enough paying patients to cover its costs.
PR veteran expected to lead ACVB talks about his plan
Centennial Olympic Park would be the focal point of marketing scheme.
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Commentary: Crises and Change
With both presidential tickets set and the November election approaching, many people hope the country will take a new direction. But commentator Chris Tucker says that if we want change, we don't have to wait for Washington.
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