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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Shots - Health News
Flu Wave Stresses Out Hospitals
January 15, 2013 KHNIt's still too soon to say whether this is a historically bad flu season. But it's already clear that emergency rooms around the country are filled with feverish throngs that are much larger than during the last flu season.
World
Training Program Aims To Prep Soldiers For Civilian Jobs
January 15, 2013 MPRThousands of Minnesota soldiers deployed in Kuwait woke up to a surprise last spring. Just weeks before the end of their tour, a group of corporate recruiters showed up on base. The visit was part of a new strategy to help returning service members find jobs after they've hung up their uniforms.
Losing Our Religion
More Young People Are Moving Away From Religion, But Why?
January 15, 2013 One-fifth of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, and those younger than 30 especially seem to be drifting from organized religion. Six young adults — some with Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Seventh-day Adventist backgrounds — explore their struggle with faith and religion.
Books News & Features
Hold On To Your Tighty Whities, Captain Underpants Is Back!
January 15, 2013 Dav Pilkey has just released his 10th Captain Underpants book. The series, packed with potty humor and goofy illustrations, delights reluctant readers and horrifies many grown-ups. Pilkey says he wanted to create books that would appeal even to readers who struggle, the way he did as a child.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Asia
Beijing's 'Airpocalypse' Spurs Pollution Controls, Public Pressure
January 14, 2013 The air in China's capital has been classified as hazardous to human health for a fifth consecutive day, and is expected to continue. Environmentalists say it's the worst pollution since monitoring began last year.
