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PRI's The World - July 2, 2009 Today on The World: Pakistan seals its border against Taliban fleeing a major US offensive in Afghanistan, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says he's ready to begin a new relationship with the US, and Amsterdam's big plans for a green future.

PRI's The World - July 1, 2009 Today on The World: China steps back from requiring computer makers to install Internet filtering software on every new computer; the debate heats up in Europe over the benefits, real or imagined, of increased biofuel production; and an Islamic take on the evolution vs creationism debate.

PRI's The World - June 30, 2009 Today on The World: American forces withdraw from Baghdad as Iraqi forces officially take control; a conversation about peace between Syria and Israel, one expert says the issues that divide them are not insurmountable; and why life as a musician is a little less of a struggle in France.

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Wall Street opens lower, hit by jobs data NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks opened lower on Thursday after payrolls data showed more Americans than expected lost their jobs in June, dimming hopes that the economy may be heading out of recession quickly.

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UN chief set for mission in Burma The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.

WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable.

Jackson's former wife 'undecided' The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says.

Euro countries face similar job crisis The U.S. isn't the only country reeling from grim unemployment numbers. Germany and the 16 countries that use the Euro are also feeling the effect of the global recession. Stephen Beard reports.

Banks fear counterfeit IOUs As California begins issuing IOUS, banks are worried that counterfeit notes may become a big problem. But the state insists that fraud protection efforts are already in place. Sarah Gardner reports.

GM plans 'toxic' clearance sale The bankrupt car maker is cleaning out its garage in an effort to form a new, pared-down company. But bondholders are fighting over which assets stay and which get offered to outside buyers. Jeremy Hobson reports

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Dying Remarks

Portions of a speech given by an 18-year-old Bloomfield Hills resident dying of cancer will air Monday as part of an award ceremony in New York City.

Foreclosures Skyrocket

Kent County residential foreclosures up 176% since 2004 New GVSU study finds low-income neighborhoods and small cities hardest hit

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AN ALARMING STORY INVOLVING AN EAST GRAND RAPIDS DOCTOR'S OFFICE. THE KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS SENDING LETTERS TO MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND FORMER PATIENTS OF DERMATOLOGIST ROGERT STOKES. .

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