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February 12, 2012
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PRI's The World - February 09, 2012
Today on the World: Is a civil war brewing in Syria? Also, the Spanish judge who tried to bring Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to justice now finds himself on the wrong side of Spanish law. And a look at Mexico's top presidential elections, one of whom will become the country's first female president.
PRI's The World - February 08, 2012
Today on the World: Why the Syrian city of Homs is the center of rebellion against the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Then, a closer look at what is behind a spate of major building collapses around the world. And a German company that wants to help Americans carpool more.
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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 MPs pass austerity package
Greek MPs pass an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro ($170bn; £110bn) bailout, as protesters clash with police outside parliament.
Arab 'call for Syria peace force'
The Arab League calls for a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping mission to end the 11-month conflict in Syria, in a resolution seen by the BBC.
Whitney mourned as Grammys begin
The music world pays tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48, as the Grammy Awards get under way in Los Angeles.
 
For saving, not splurging potential income
Listeners share what they would do if Congress were to pass legislation to make home refinancing easier -- putting more money in homeowners' pockets.
Greece?s Groundhog Day
Sunday the Greek parliament votes on whether or not to accept another round of deep cuts.
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Illinois lawmakers may consider allowing gay marriage during the 2012 Spring Session...
Carbondale Police are asking for the public's help in locating to teenagers last seen over the weekend.
Williamson County authorities have arrested a Marion man in connection with a suspicious package that was left outside of the new Williamson County Jail early Tuesday morning. The package appeared to be a threat. The Carbondale/SIU Bomb Squad determined the package was empty.
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Despite setbacks, a new healthcare facility in Pinckneyville may be on the horizon...
State lawmakers gave Governor Quinn's plan to close two state facilities a cool reception. The governor proposes closing the Jacksonville Mental Health Center and the Tinley Park mental hospital.
The future of the state's pre-paid college tuition program remains uncertain. College Illinois officials testified before state legislators Tuesday. The interim director of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission says the program is 70% funded and the program can't solve the problem itself.
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