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PRI's The World - November 19, 2009
Today on The World: Afghan president Hamid Karzai is inaugurated for a second term today; Also, traffic accidents become a public health crisis in Ghana; And Egyptians bemoan the latest blow to their national pride... the loss of a World Cup qualifying match.
PRI's The World - November 18, 2009
Today on The World: A veto sparks concerns about Iraq's upcoming national elections; Also, a new survey highlights that poverty is the main concern of ordinary Afghans; And,we look at how Obama's visit has resonated in China.
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US healthcare bill clears Senate test
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul the country's healthcare.
Ferry tips over off Indonesia
A ferry carrying more than 200 people has tipped over off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia, officials say.
Jackson glove sells for $350,000
The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).
 
New asset bubbles may be growing
There's growing concern that the world's central banks are flooding financial institutions with too much cash, setting the stage for another asset-bubble burst. Do banks just need to put on the brakes? Bob Moon reports.
Bill would allow Congress to audit Fed
A House committee has approved a bill sponsored by Republican Ron Paul to expand congressional oversight of the Federal Reserve. Steve Henn reports.
Change in cancer-screening guidelines
New recommendations have been issued for when you should get breast cancer mammograms and cervical-cancer screenings. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports some doctors believe patients need to change their mindsets.
WAMC New York News
The Lake Champlain Bridge economic assistance program includes grants, targeted assistance and loans to help businesses recover from losses.
WAMC New England News
Programs and ceremonies marked the day for adoptive families
North Country/Adirondacks News
The Lake Champlain Bridge economic assistance program includes grants, targeted assistance and loans to help businesses recover from losses.
Congressional Corner
Alan Chartock and Congressman Murphy talk about veteran's affairs.
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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