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PRI's The World - November 5, 2009
Today on The World: Swine flu hits one of the world's most isolated indigenous tribes, A new study out suggests most young Americans literally aren't fit enough for the military and the roots of Pakistan's battle with itself.
PRI's The World - November 4, 2009
Today on The World: Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah refuses to join the government and says he'll continue to demand corruption reform, Germany reacts in anger at GM's decision not to sell its European subsidiary Opel; and how a picnic in Communist Hungary played a role in bringing down the Iron Curtain.
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Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
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US House backs healthcare reforms
The US House of Representatives narrowly backs a healthcare bill in a step towards reforms pledged by President Barack Obama.
Deadly suicide attack in Pakistan
At least 10 people are killed in a suicide bomb attack near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar, police say.
US launches 'Twin Towers' warship
The USS New York, a warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, goes into service.
 
Job losses keep going and going . . .
Pretty much any way you look at it, we're in the worst job market this country has seen in 26 years. The unemployment rate hit 10.2% in October, and silver linings are hard to find. Steve Henn reports.
Would Russian bonds be worth the risk?
A lot of people lost their shirts 11 years ago when Russia defaulted on its debt. So some eyebrows have been raised by the Russian finance minister's talk of issuing almost $18 billion in bonds next year. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Every penny counts in online retail wars
Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon are continuing their online pricing battles. The subject of this week's contest? DVDs. And the back-and-forth is down to the penny. Jeremy Hobson reports.
WAMC New York News
Retailers given one week grace period to implement sales of water deposit fee.
WAMC New England News
Another round of cuts threatens budgets, but the Brien Center is offering new services
North Country/Adirondacks News
Task force issues four key recommendations to boost production of maple syrup in New York State.
Congressional Corner
Alan and MA Congressman Neal talk about this week's election results.
Education
With online enrollments expanding by 12.9 percent in 2008, institutions of higher learning are offering more courses over the internet.
Humanities Grant Segments
Panel: Historic Hudson River painter Len Tantillo; author and Hudson River Panorama consultant Tom Lewis; curator Doug McCombs; archeologist and Hudson River Panorama consultant Christopher Lindner; Ian Berry, Curator, The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College.
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