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Local News Headlines
Newscaster Molly Messick has today's top local stories
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Off Track Betting Slated to Become a Thing of the Past
Off Track Betting is a money-losing business - and with its possible shut-down in New York City, gamblers fear they'll suffer more than the loss of just another bet. Jed Kim reports.
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Breastfeeding Might Make Kids Smarter
A study released this week shows the more a child is breastfed, the higher they could score on their IQ test. Host Ailsa Chang speaks to the researcher of the study.
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Anti-War Mothers try to Bring Their Sons Home
Some mothers of soldiers are trying to bring their sons home from Iraq - but their efforts aren't always appreciated. Andrea Mustain reports.
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Traders Discuss Record Oil and Gas Prices
Traders swap oil and gas futures in a volatile market. Rafael Cohen reports.
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Debate Grows Over Stalled Farm Bill
The 2007 Farm Bill would maintain the tradition of subsidizing farmers - but President Bush's threat of a veto could jeopardize the food assistance programs that it would also fund. Host Tristan Ahtone speaks to author Dan Imhoff who has written extensively about the bill.
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Latest in Local, International News
Newscaster Lauren Feeney has the news update.
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Safety of Construction Workers Hangs in Peril
There are cracks in the system meant to protect construction workers - and they're dying as a result. Annie Lok brings us this story.
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Greening the Pastures that Border Sustainable Buildings
A rating system determines the environment sustainability of buildings in the U.S. - but so far there's no way of telling how green the land is around them. Susan Campriello reports.
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Falling Through the Cracks - Americans Left Out of the Health Care System
Health insurance would be music to many people's ears - particularly those of musicians. But many can't afford to purchase it. Euna Lhee brings us this documentary.
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New Technology Could Clear the Bronx of Asthma
The Bronx suffers from one of the highest rates of asthma in the country. New technology could help change that. Jed Kim reports.
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Ode to a Clear-Cut
Commentator Nadja Drost longs for the simplicity of life in a clear-cut.
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