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PRI's The World - November 5, 2009
Today on The World: Swine flu hits one of the world's most isolated indigenous tribes, A new study out suggests most young Americans literally aren't fit enough for the military and the roots of Pakistan's battle with itself.
PRI's The World - November 4, 2009
Today on The World: Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah refuses to join the government and says he'll continue to demand corruption reform, Germany reacts in anger at GM's decision not to sell its European subsidiary Opel; and how a picnic in Communist Hungary played a role in bringing down the Iron Curtain.
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Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
World Headlines
US House backs healthcare reforms
The US House of Representatives narrowly backs a key healthcare bill in a step towards reforms pledged by President Obama.
Swiss Muslims open mosque doors
Swiss mosques open their doors to the public - ahead of a vote on whether to ban the construction of minarets.
US launches 'Twin Towers' warship
The USS New York, a warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center, goes into service.
 
Job losses keep going and going . . .
Pretty much any way you look at it, we're in the worst job market this country has seen in 26 years. The unemployment rate hit 10.2% in October, and silver linings are hard to find. Steve Henn reports.
Would Russian bonds be worth the risk?
A lot of people lost their shirts 11 years ago when Russia defaulted on its debt. So some eyebrows have been raised by the Russian finance minister's talk of issuing almost $18 billion in bonds next year. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Every penny counts in online retail wars
Wal-Mart, Target and Amazon are continuing their online pricing battles. The subject of this week's contest? DVDs. And the back-and-forth is down to the penny. Jeremy Hobson reports.
WWNO Features
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.
Following Hurricane Katrina, Charity Hospital's administrator, LSU Health Sciences, closed the hospital. Now they, along with most city and state officials, want to open a new public teaching hospital in Lower Mid-City, where business and homes currently stand. Many people -- including preservationists, politicians, architects, and health care providers -- say reopening Charity is what's best for New Orleans.
An innovative project to for Louisiana musicians hoping that filmmakers will use local talent and recording facilities in movie and television productions. Jay Weigel talks to WWNO about NOLA hosting this filmscoring event.
WWNO News Reports
The marquis of the Saenger Theatre was bright again on Canal Street as the city marked the beginning of a two-year $39 million-dollar renovation for the landmark venue. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
An international economist specializing in the value of historic preservation says that New Orleans isn't cashing in on its architectural treasures. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has announced that city workers are facing furloughs and higher health care costs as officials deal with a $68 million-dollar budget deficit. Correspondent Eileen Fleming has more
WWNO Arts Features
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...
1989 - Year of Miracles: Austria and the End of the Cold War... a traveling photo exhibit curated by UNO history professor, Dr. Guenter Bischof, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War.
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