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It has been two days now since a magnitude 7.0 earthquake shook the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, to its core. The Red Cross Federation now estimates the death toll at 45,000 to 50,000. For the tens of thousands of injured, many of the region's hospitals have been severely damaged — and outside medical and rescue groups are still struggling to reach the hardest-hit areas. Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Carrie Kahn, who is in Port-au-Prince, about the unfolding humanitarian crisis there.

Economists have begun saying that the recession may have ended this summer. But an expanding economy hasn't led to an expanded number of jobs. Structural changes in the labor market help explain why.

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Insecticides can kill mosquitoes that spread malaria, but some super-mosquitoes are immune to insecticides. Now, researchers think they've found a solution. Since most mosquitoes don't live long enough to transmit malaria, researchers are working on a fungus that kills only the older mosquitoes most likely to carry the disease.

In the wake of last month's beating death of Derrion Albert, Education Secretary Arne Duncan and Attorney General Eric Holder visit the city Wednesday. Chicago is reeling from the murder of the 16-year-old honor student. Now, city and government officials are looking for ways to combat the steady rate of teen violence.

A computerized chest scan passes the test for detecting lung cancer early, says a new study. That in turn may give doctors more time to beat the disease. But other experts say it remains to be seen if early detection translates into a full cure vs. adding a few years to a patient's life.

A cook's secrets are meant to stay in the kitchen — and many chefs feel that their techniques and special ingredients are their own property. Luckily, Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen is happy to share his secrets, as he offers tips to make a great Thanksgiving meal.