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PRI's The World - November 23, 2009
Today on The World: We begin a series about India's Muslims, with a look at why very few in that community have been radicalized; Also, from under the sea, we hear about tentacled, transparent sea cucumbers... and tubeworms that feed on oil; Plus, slow food in Lebanon.
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Atlantis leaves station as NASA eyes shuttles' end
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Wednesday after a seven-day stay to deliver gear to keep the outpost operating after the shuttle program is retired next year.
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US pledges carbon emissions cuts
President Obama will vow to cut US carbon emissions by 17% by 2020, when he attends the climate summit in Copenhagen.
Israeli PM seeks 10-month settlement pause
Israel declares a 10-month restriction on new house building in Jewish settlements in the West Bank, but not East Jerusalem.
Homeowners seek mortgage help
A new report says one in four U.S. homeowners is underwater, owing more on their mortgage than their house is worth. Jeremy Hobson reports on the future of the housing market.
Cost of more U.S. troops in Afghanistan
President Obama will soon announce new plans for expanding U.S. efforts in the Afghanistan war. Steve Henn reports on how high the tab might go.
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A dean at the Rochester Institute of Technology will will be working on the state level to expand broadband Internet access to all New Yorkers.
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Governor David Paterson gave the state legislature an ultimatum- either vote on his deficit closing plan, or give him the authorization to fill the gap himself. Lawmakers left for the Thanksgiving holiday without considering either bill.
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The wine and spirits firm says it's going to focus on making itself more efficient.
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