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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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Indonesia ferry sinks in squall
More than 200 people are rescued after a ferry sinks in Indonesia, but nine are dead and more are said to be missing.
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.
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.
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TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's armed forces launched large-scale air defense war games on Sunday to show off the country's deterrence capabilities in the face of pressure from the West over its nuclear program.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A broad healthcare overhaul moved closer to clearing its first U.S. Senate hurdle on Saturday when one of two wavering Democrats said she would vote to begin debate on the landmark legislation.
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's military said it will begin large-scale air defense drills on Sunday, and a cleric in the Revolutionary Guards warned that the Islamic Republic would fire missiles at "the heart of Tel Aviv" if attacked.
WSKG Local
During the month of November, WSKG has partenered with our region's Offices for Aging, and other area caregiver support organizations. As part of that partnership, WSKG's Kathleen Harrison Cook visited with some caregivers in Cortland, NY, to hear how they are making family caregiving work, with the help of their community support agencies. This is the second of those profiles.
More and more Americans are living well into their 80's and 90's and many who do will require special care as their needs increase. That care often comes from family members, and the task can be a big challenge. In preparing for the Community Conversation program 11/17/09 at 7pm, WSKG's Kathleen Harrison Cook visited with two local caregivers, and filed this report.
Medicaid is the federal-state health care system for low-income persons and those with disabilities. Last Tuesday, New York agreed to pay 540 million dollars to the federal government to settle allegations it overbilled Medicaid expenses. For decades, reform measures have been reassessing the Medicaid system in New York. WSKG summer intern Teresa Peltier prepared this report.
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