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February 12, 2012
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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Houston death stuns music world
Musicians, fans and friends pay tribute to singer Whitney Houston, who has died unexpectedly at the age of 48.
Syria observer mission head quits
The head of the suspended Arab League observer mission to Syria resigns, as the leader of al-Qaeda backs the Syrian opposition.
Greek MPs debate austerity bill
Greek MPs debate an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro bailout, as police use tear gas against angry protesters outside parliament.
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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The favorite holiday of economists and business journalists.
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A nationwide foreclosure settlement with five major mortgage lenders means thousands of Kentuckians will receive direct payments, loan modifications, or principal write-downs.
Kentucky was one of 10 states Thursday to be granted relief from some parts of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law, allowing the state to use a newly developed accountability system to determine progress in public schools.
More than 40 U.S. states have agreed to a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses. The deal would force the five largest mortgage lenders to reduce loans for about 1 million households.
Local/Regional News
Saturday is a big day for nearly 700 Fayette County public, private and home school students participating in the 28th annual Kentucky American Water Science Fair at Bryan Station High.
For more than thirty years, the Lexington Farmer's Market has been connecting people with fresh food and local products. As Brenna Angel reports, a community archiving project plans to preserve the market's history.
Fayette County Sheriff Kathy Witt has taken an offer to run the Fayette County Detention Center off the table for now. The sheriff's office had difficulty finding an insurance company willing to take on the risk of covering the jail.
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WUKY: Remembrances of 9/11
- In Depth: Former WUKY News Reporter Recalls Covering 9/11
- In Depth: Former Lexington Police Chief Anthany Beatty Remembers 9/11
- In Depth: UK Professor Peter Berres On Losing A Family Member To 9/11
- In Depth: UK Islamic Professor Discusses American Muslim Perspective On 9/11 And Beyond
- In Depth: UK Freshmen Remember 9/11
StoryCorps
- WUKY StoryCorps - Two Local Artists Talk About Healing Power, Inspiration Of Art
- WUKY StoryCorps - Hope Center Clients Share Stories To Encourage and Inspire
- WUKY StoryCorps - Odd Couple Bonds Over Love Of Sports
- WUKY StoryCorps: Polio's Physical and Emotional Pain
- WUKY StoryCorps: A Couple's Journey to Parenthood
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