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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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Hundreds pulled from Indonesian ferry
More than 200 people are rescued after an Indonesian ferry sinks in stormy waters, but at least 23 people die, officials say.
Iran war games for nuclear sites
Iran's armed forces launch five days of war games to simulate attacks on the country's nuclear sites, state media report.
Astronaut becomes father in space
Astronaut Randolph Bresnik becomes a father in space after his wife gives birth to a daughter back home on Earth in Texas.
 
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.
WWNO Features
WWNO's Paul Maassen talks with Garland Robinette, host of the Think Tank on WWL Radio.
New Orleans is well known for Mardis Gras and Bourbon Street, but a trend is emerging that shows cultural events and attractions bringing more people to the city. A major expansion of the World War II Museum, opening this weekend, should continue that trend. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
We don't normally turn to artists to solve big, public health problems. But Mel Chin's Fundred Dollar Bill Project may be New Orleans' best shot at fixing our widespread, lead-contaminated soil. Exposure to lead-contaminated soil puts children at risk for health problems and learning disabilities.
WWNO News Reports
Attorneys for New Orleans residents who won a federal court ruling blaming the Army Corps of Engineers for Hurricane Katrina flooding will be lobbying in Washington next week for a speedy settlement process. Eileen Fleming reports from member station WWNO.
A federal judge in New Orleans has ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for some flood damage during Hurricane Katrina that could result in billions of dollars in damages. Eileen Fleming has more from member station WWNO.
A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that former Congressman William Jefferson of New Orleans may remain free on bail while he appeals his corruption conviction. Eileen Fleming reports from member station WWNO.
WWNO Arts Features
Why stay up for 24 hours in order to draw? Only one way to find out. The fourth annual Draw-a-thon returns to the Green Project on Saturday, November 21.
New Orleans is well known for Mardis Gras and Bourbon Street, but a trend is emerging that shows cultural events and attractions bringing more people to the city. A major expansion of the National World War II Museum, opening this weekend, should continue that trend. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
The Voodoo Experience - aka Voodoo Music Experience - which runs Friday, October 30th through Sunday, November 1st at City Park - has - in just eleven years - become one of New Orleans' top-ten tourist attractions. It got started back in 1999 thanks to the efforts of one music-loving New Orleanian and former LSU football star. WWNO's Fred Kasten has the story...
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