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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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Restart for 'Big Bang' experiment
The Large Hadron Collider experiment, designed to shed light on the cosmos, restarts after 14 months of repairs.
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK
Health officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients.
Match-fixing claims 'stun' football body
About 200 football ties are under investigation in what one Uefa official calls Europe's biggest match-fixing scandal.
 
How health reform may affect a family
A lot of big numbers have been thrown around for the health-care overhaul bills in Congress. But how would the plans actually help the average family of four with no insurance? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Plastic surgeons face tax in health bill
The Senate health bill includes a 5% tax on optional cosmetic procedures. But plastic surgeons have their knives out for this idea. Bob Moon reports.
Issues persist in FAA's flight system
A Federal Aviation Administration computer glitch caused flight delays and cancellations. Hans Weber, owner of an aviation consulting firm, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what's going on with plans to update the system.
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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