Unemployment Rate Drops, But Picture Not All Rosy
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Sunday, December 09, 2012
The Two-Way
American Doctor Rescued From Captors In Afghanistan
December 9, 2012 U.S. forces rescued Dr. Dilip Joseph of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was kidnapped Dec. 5 along with two other aid workers outside Kabul. All three worked for Morning Star Development, a Colorado-based nonprofit. His associated were freed Saturday.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
Next Post-Sandy Challenge: The Sea Of Damaged Cars
December 8, 2012 WNYCHurricane Sandy wrecked hundreds of thousands of cars along the New York and New Jersey shorelines, and could cost auto insurers around $800 million. That's not the companies' only problem, though; disposing of these water-damaged vehicles isn't so simple.
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Sign Of The Times: Labor Strikes May Make A Comeback
December 8, 2012 Once a mainstay of the labor arsenal, strikes have largely fallen off since the early 1980s. So a recent spate of high-profile disruptions has labor experts wondering if we're seeing a resurgence. They say worker frustrations over stagnant wages and reduced benefits may have finally hit a tipping point.
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At Hanukkah, Pastry Reminds Portland Jews Of Their Mediterranean Roots
December 8, 2012 The cheese-and-spinach-filled food called a boyo was once served on the Shabbat tables of Jews who lived in the Ottoman Empire. Today, the Turkish-style pastries are mostly reserved for the holidays.
Friday, December 07, 2012
The Two-Way
Winning Ticket Submitted For Second Half Of Powerball Jackpot
December 7, 2012 Arizona Lottery officials tell the AP that the ticket is held by a family, and that the winners will be identified sometime next week. The Nov. 28 drawing, for a Powerball-record $587.5 million, produced two winning tickets: one in Arizona, and one in Missouri.
More Teachers 'Flipping' The School Day Upside Down
December 7, 2012 With "classroom flipping," teachers record their classroom lectures online for students to watch at home. Classroom time is then used for problem solving and homework.
