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PRI's The World - November 24, 2009 Today on The World: Afghanistan's security forces and whether they'll be ready to deal with extremist violence when US troops eventually leave; Also, presidential elections are about to take place in Honduras -- even though the country has yet to solve its ongoing presidential crisis; Plus a cover band from Istanbul reinvents Western pop classics -- with a Turkish twist.

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.

PRI's The World - November 20, 2009 Today on The World What if the US loses in Afghanistan? Also, a visit to one of many rural town in Mexico caught in the crossfire of that country's drug war; And how India's power companies are battling widespread electricity theft.

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Futures Works Program Feels Recession

Many children in Baltimore depend on the support they receive from a variety of non-profit programs. But the recession is putting the squeeze on many of these programs. They're facing stiff competition for grants and other funding sources. In this installment of our series Growing up Baltimore, WYPR's Sarah Richards files this report about one such program run by the city.

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Debate Over Role of Federal Government in National Health Care Continues

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Eleven more bodies found at Philippine massacre site

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Sports

Ravens A Slight Underdog Against Unbeaten Colts

The Colts return to Baltimore this Sunday afternoon - the hated INDIANAPOLIS Colts, that is - to play the Ravens. Peyton Manning's crew is a slight favorite to maintain their unbeaten record, but the Ravens need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. WYPR's Sunni Khalid discussed the big game with our sports reporter, Mike Lurie, on this week's edition of "Sports With Mike Lurie."

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Business

New 'Work Share' Program Helps Companies Avoid Layoffs

It's a bean counter's dilemma: how to trim a payroll without laying people off. The state of Maryland has a solution. It's a program called "Work Share." Enrolled companies can trim workers hours by up to 50-percent. The state makes up some of the lost wages with unemployment benefits. WYPR's Cathy Duchamp has this profile of a Belcamp Maryland company using Work Share to ride out the recession.

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Much At Stake For Dixon, City In Corruption Trial

The city of Baltimore must be grateful to see Mayor Sheila Dixon's long-awaited trial finally under way. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his weekly essay.

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Swiss court grants Roman Polanski bail

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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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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.

World Headlines

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.