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February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010
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PRI's The World - February 8, 2010
Today on The World: US and NATO troops prepare for a major operation against a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan; Also, clandestine dining in Spain that requires a password... or a fingerscan; And a Scottish balladeer with a new take on an old tradition.
PRI's The World - February 5, 2010
Today on The World: The story of a 13-year-old Pakistani girl who says her own family tried to force her to become a suicide bomber; Also, how alcoholism is helping to drive down life expectancy for men in Russia; And why the struggling economies of Greece, Spain, and Portugal have become a worry on Wall Street.
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Scientists find gene variant link to aging cells
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related diseases.
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Greeks strike over austerity plan
Public sector workers in Greece launch a nationwide strike in protest at government measures to tackle the budget deficit.
Afghan avalanche toll 'over 150'
Avalanches around a mountain tunnel in Afghanistan kill at least 150 people and injure hundreds more, officials say.
Britain loses torture appeal
The UK government loses its bid to prevent the disclosure of secret information relating to the alleged torture of a UK resident.
Eurozone's ills spread to neighbors
Investors pushed the euro up from recent lows, but for many other currencies some of the damage may have already been done. Alisa Roth reports.
Premiums may rise without reform
California's largest for-profit health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross, has told individual policy holders their premiums may jump up as much as 39%. John Dimsdale reports that Anthem's rate increase has become part of the health care debate in Washington.
The problem with marketing health food
First Lady Michelle Obama will lead a new campaign to fight childhood obesity. Nutrition advocates say part of this fight is making healthy food more appealing. Sarah Gardner reports.
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On Wednesday, Feb 2nd, the Wood County Board of Education unanimously voted to select Pocahontas Superintendent Patrick Law as their next Superintendent of Schools.
Steve Shaver, one of John's little league football coaches, caught up with him on a recent visit home to Hot Springs
D. Bradley Drawbaugh, Director of the Highland Medical Center, is on indefinite leave pending outcome of the charges of fraud brought by Commonwealth Special Prosecutor Chris Singleton. Originally scheduled to appear in a Highland County court, it's not clear when, if ever, he will appear to answer to the charges.
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Bath County native John Phillips, now a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, recently came home for a visit after his first season with the team. He sat down with former coach Steve Shaver to reflect on the last year. This is the full interview.
As part of their community service requirements, the offenders will assist school custodians as needed, but will not have contact with school children.
Town council members feel the closure will improve the safety of vendors, pedestrians and vehicles during the busy Maple Festival weekends.