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February 12, 2012
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Neuroscience the new face of warfare: experts LONDON (Reuters) - Directed energy weapons that use wave beams to cause pain, and electrical brain stimulation that boosts a soldier's combat ability - it may sound like science fiction warfare, but experts say advances in neuroscience mean it's on the horizon.
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Greek unrest as MPs debate cuts Protests grow in the Greek capital Athens with buildings set alight as MPs debate an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro bailout.
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Political Roundtable: Providence appeals, and RI joins foreclosure settlement
By IAN DONNIS
Providence seeks help from the state Supreme Court; and relief for troubled mortgages. That's part of the discussion this week on Political Roundtable, with special guest physician, educator and community activist Pablo Rodriguez.
Cicilline makes good on Super Bowl bet
By IAN DONNIS
Congressman David Cicilline donned a jersey of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants as part of a bet with a colleague from the Empire State.
Chafee OKs redistricting plan
By IAN DONNIS
Governor Lincoln Chafee has approved legislation to redraw the state's political boundaries, despite Republican concerns that the redistricting bill contains advantages for Democrats.
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Cities and towns offering free vaccine clinics
By MEGAN HALL
Rhode Island cities and towns are offering vaccination clinics across the state. It's only practice, but the shots are real.
Oversized load expected to clog roads
By CATHERINE WELCH
An oversized load of wind turbine equipment heading to Boston will travel from Providence to Massachusetts Friday night and is expected to slow down traffic.
NECAP scores show slight gains
By CATHERINE WELCH
The results are out for the annual New England Common Assessment Program, or NECAP, tests and over all Rhode Island saw a slight increase in math, and reading scores with a slight drop in writing.
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