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Marylanders Anticipate the 133rd Preakness

On Saturday, more than 120-thousand people are likely to squeeze into Pimlico Race Course. If recent history is any guide, about 4-Million dollars will be bet at Old Hilltop' for the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes, an additional 6-million will come in from other Maryland locations. WYPR's Art Buist reports the economic impact of the Preakness is a lot bigger than what happens at the track this weekend.
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Humanitarian Problems in Gaza
East Baltimore Community Joins Church In March Against Drug Dealers
Baltimore's Crime Rates are Down, But How Safe is the City?
Are Baltimoreans Getting on Board for the Red Line Transit Project?
A New Program Offers A Challenge and Opportunity for Ex-Offenders in Baltimore



New Production Aims to Direct School Children Away From Gangs

Anti-gang initiatives in Maryland are under way, including a new stage production featuring Baltimore City school students. WYPR's Stephanie Marudas reports.

O'Malley Seeks Federal Help for Watermen
Pennsylvania Weigh Billion Dollar Sewer Treatment Plant Upgrade
Volunteers Attempt to Assuage Issues in Problematic City Schools
Local Economists Discuss Housing Crisis
Arabbers, City Far Apart On Stable Solution
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New York imam forges close ties with city's Jews
Wal-Mart to serve food in small-format stores: report
FAA studying American's lightning checks procedure: report
Marine sentenced for sex abuse of Japan teen
Gov. proposes to give Alaskans $100 a month for gas

Humanitarian Problems in Gaza
Bin Laden marks Israel anniversary with combat vow
China puts quake toll at over 21,500
U.S. sees need for "tangible action" on Iran: Israel
Lebanese head for crisis talks in Qatar


Local Economists Discuss Housing Crisis

With statistics indicating that over the next two years, one in 26 Maryland homeowners with sub-prime mortgages will be at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure, the topic is paramount these days in public concern and debate. WYPR reporter Melody Simmons went to a forum on the crisis Monday afternoon, where she heard more dire forecasts.
WTO tells U.S. to cut trade barriers, improve exports
Buffett pulls out of RBS insurance sale: report



New Production Aims to Direct School Children Away From Gangs
"Sex and the City" girls flabby on big screen
Fox schedules sci-fi and reality for new season
Shakira campaigns for poor children





Let's Not Get Too Excited About the Drop In the Murder Rate Just Yet

Murders and violent crime figures are down in Baltimore, but odds are the underlying, crime producing problems have not been addressed. WYPR's Senior News Analyst Fraser Smith comments in his weekly essay.
Thoroughbred Safety Hot Issue Following Derby
Fraser Smith on Grandparents Raising Grandkids


 


Baby supernova seen right in our neighborhood

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A baby supernova, just over a century old, has been found in the middle of our own Milky Way galaxy and provides an unprecedented opportunity to watch a star dying, astronomers said on Wednesday.

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Chinese leader visits quake area

Hu Jintao flies to Sichuan Province, where it is feared up to 50,000 people may have died in Monday's earthquake.

Burma storm aid frustrations grow

Top aid officials ramp up pressure on Burma, as the military government insists it has cyclone aid under control.

Zimbabwe names date for run-off

The second round of Zimbabwe's disputed presidential election will be held on 27 June, the government says.



With CNET, CBS eyes big Web audience
CBS is paying $1.8 billion for CNET, the Internet icon that's run into some trouble of late. What's in the deal for CBS? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

If GE's under pressure, what's next?
General Electric reportedly is looking to sell off its appliance unit. If a bellwether like GE is struggling, what's it like out there for everyone else? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

Quake puts focus on China dam building
Troops have been dispatched to shore up nearly 400 dams damaged by the Sichuan province earthquake. Mother Nature's mostly to blame, but there are worries over human error, too, since China has been exporting its dam-building expertise. Scott Tong reports.