Afghan Plan Met With Cautious Approval
- Dec. 2, 2009
- By NPR
President Obama's decision to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan received a cautiously positive assessment Wednesday from the top U.S. commander in the region, NATO allies and even congressional Republicans. But the response from many Democratic lawmakers was more skeptical.
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Terminally Ill S.D. Man Looks For An Answer In Stem Cells
Stem cell research offers great promise for people with incurable diseases. But promises won't help those who don't have time to wait for those medical breakthroughs. A man, dying of Lou Gehrig's disease, has gone out of the country in search of treatment.
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Health Insurance Subsidies End For Many Unemployed Californians
- Dec. 2
- By Kenny Goldberg
- Health
Many Californians who have received federal subsidies to help them pay for health insurance after losing a job are now on their own. The COBRA subsidies that began last March have expired.
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Report Alleges CSU Intentionally Pushing Out Students
- Dec. 1
- By Ana Tintocalis
- Education
The union representing California State University faculty says San Diego State is a prime example of how officials are squeezing out students to make the CSU a more elite institution.
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Hype Vs. Fact In Science News
- Dec. 2 These Days
How accurate is the reporting of scientific discoveries in the media today? We'll look at the role of the media in reporting important stories like global warming and stem cell research to the public.
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Calif. Faces $20 Billion Deficit. Does That Sound Familiar?
- Dec. 2 These Days
What's the latest news on the state budget deficit? Will Democrats put up a fight over Republican Sen. Abel Maldonado's nomination for lieutenant governor? We speak to John Myers, from "The California Report", about the top stories in Sacramento.
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Obama: 'Afghanistan Is Not Lost'
- Dec. 1
- By Kevin Whitelaw, NPR
Announcing that he would send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, President Obama tried to strike a delicate balance in a prime-time address to the nation Tuesday night by detailing his plan for a significant short-term strategic surge while also laying out a start date for an eventual withdrawal.
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San Diego Could See Reduced Water Supply In 2010
- Dec. 1
- By Ed Joyce
- Environment
- Economy
The California Department of Water Resources issued its lowest initial estimate on how much water will be delivered from the State Water Project next year.
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Will Holiday Shoppers Revive The Economy?
- Dec. 1 These Days
- Economy
As the official holiday shopping season gets underway, we'll look at how local retailers are doing and what's ahead for December.
Featured
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Hype Vs. Fact In Science News
- Dec. 2
- These Days
How accurate is the reporting of scientific discoveries in the media today? We'll look at the role of the media in reporting important stories like global warming and stem cell research to the public.
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After Foster Teens Leave The System
- Nov. 30
- These Days
What happens to a foster teen when he or she turns 18 and is let out of the system? We speak to members of a local foster care organization.
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Film Club Of The Air: "Precious," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "The Messenger," "The Maid"
- Nov. 25
- These Days
We'll talk about the movies that are opening this Thanksgiving weekend, including the new animated film from Wes Anderson, the much-talked about "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire," and an independent film starring Woody Harreson as a soldier who notifies families who have lost a loved one in Iraq or Afghanistan.
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Sports Update: Chargers Rolling, SDSU Searching For New AD
- Nov. 23
- These Days
Are the Chargers in the AFC West driver's seat after their victory over the Broncos this weekend? Is the frequent turnover of athletic directors at SDSU the norm for universities of that size? And, what are the chances that hometown hero Adrian Gonzalez will be traded by the Padres this offseason? We speak to longtime San Diego sports talk show host, Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton, about the top local sports stories.
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Food: A Project Envision Documentary
- Featured Section
Project Envision explores issues that affect those living and working in San Diego County. Hosted by Joanne Faryon, the Project Envision team sheds light on local concerns through extensive research and personal storytelling. You learn what's happening and why it’s happening. But we won't tell you what to think; we'll give you the facts and analysis that help you make informed choices.
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UNSTUCK With Dr. James S. Gordon
- Oct. 28
Dr. James S. Gordon teaches techniques for overcoming depression, stress and anxiety. His UNSTUCK techniques help people discover the true joys in life.
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