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August 03, 2009
23:01
Honduras Promises To Invest In Its Farmers
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In light of the global food crisis, the Honduras government is changing policies to put money into farming and food production. It's a signal that farmers aren't forgotten anymore — and that feeding the poor is priority.
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August 26, 2008
16:32
Looming Energy Crisis In Mexico Stirs Debate
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As production of crude oil falls in Mexico, debate continues on the issue of privatization of the oil monopoly. Without radical reform, Mexico could run out of oil in less than a decade.
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14:17
In Central Park, 'Hair' Line Brings A City Closer
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Free summer staging of the '60s musical has New Yorkers camping out overnight — but a sense of shared adventure (and bike messengers bearing delivery breakfasts) help pass the time.
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13:13
Web Sites Compare How Hospitals Measure Up
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A new Web site called "Hospital Compare" evaluates hospital death rates around the country and shows how individual hospitals stack up against the national average. Guests discuss the reliability of the data on the site and describe the measures hospitals are taking to improve performance.
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10:09
Doctors Fear Effects Of Illegal Immigrant's Arrest
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The recent arrest of a popular woman who happens to be an illegal immigrant has some North Carolina doctors concerned. The woman's immigration status apparently was turned over to authorities after she received medical care. Doctors worry that illegal immigrants will be afraid to seek care, which might lead to public health problems.
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9:37
A Partisan Divide On Health Care Reform
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While both John McCain and Barack Obama agree that the American health care system needs reform, the candidates differ markedly in their vision of the remedy. Political scientist Jonathan Oberlander offers an in-depth comparison of the candidates' proposals.
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8:45
Investigators Downplay Alleged Obama Threat
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Officials say there was no "credible threat" to Barack Obama from a man arrested on weapons and drug charges Sunday in Denver. Obama will be in the Mile High City this week to accept the Democratic nomination for president.
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7:25
How Not To Sell A Mercedes In Africa
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Journalist Jeroen van Bergeijk wanted an adventure, so he bought a 1988 clunker in his native Amsterdam and drove it across the Sahara with the intention of selling it. Within a week of arriving in Africa, he had dozens of offers. By then, however, he was attached to his vehicle and the possibilities it held.
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7:18
Tale Of The TiVo: MSNBC, Fox News Worlds Apart
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A look at one key hour of cable news coverage of the Democratic convention Monday night reveals less shouting from liberal-leaning MSNBC's Keith Olbermann and company, who soft-pedaled conflict among Democrats. Over at Fox News, Bill O'Reilly remained a full-force conservative Factor.
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5:00
What Does It Take To Ace The SAT?
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More than a million students take the SAT every year, but fewer than 1 percent score a perfect 2400 on the college entrance exam. So what goes into acing the SAT? One public school has had a remarkable rate of SAT perfection.
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