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PRI's The World - July 3, 2009 Today on The World: US troops make their way through southern Afghanistan on day two of a major military operation aimed at clearing out the Taliban and winning over locals; an anti-gay backlash in Senegal,and the government is leading the way; and a bride and groom separated by visa problems and thousands of miles go ahead with wedding day plans, thanks to the internet.

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.

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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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North Korea 'tests more missiles' North Korea reportedly tests three short-range missiles as concern mounts that a long-range test could be days away.

Alaska Governor Palin to resign Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.

Honduran court defiant on Zelaya Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organisation of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

Small spike in IPOs signals optimism The flow of initial public offerings slowed to a crawl during the first half 2009, but the number of IPOs has taken off recently. Could this spell success for start-ups in the months ahead? Mitchell Hartman reports.

Telesur excels in Honduras coverage As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.

Entrepreneurs are key to recovery Paul Kedrosky, senior fellow at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that entrepreneurship is the key to getting us out of this economic mess. He talks with Tess Vigeland about the biggest obstacles facing new businesses.

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Is A Grocery Store the Future for Overton Square

Vacant historic buildings in Overton Square have local business owners concerned about their fate. Nicole Erwins reports.

Comment Boxes with Online News Stories: Good or Bad?

"Comment boxes" are those open forums that appear below an on-line news article. They can provide important public insight into the article's subject. But they can also degenerate into irrelevant, libelous rants. Across the country, cash-strapped newspapers are trying to figure out if comment boxes are providing an important service or compromising their credibility. From WUOT in Knoxville, Matt Shafer Powell reports.

State Capitol Report: Budget Wrap-up

The General Assembly has wrapped up the session. Legislators have left the capitol and gone home after passing a nearly $30-billion budget with many cuts. Debate lasted late into the night during marathon floor sessions last week. WPLN's state capitol correspondent Joe White was there and explains to reporter Blake Farmer how the budget debate shook out.

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