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09/24/2009
Entire program – September 24, 2009
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Today on The World: The UN Security Council approves a resolution aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons; Also, scientists say they’ve developed an AIDS vaccine that cuts the risk of infection by as much as a third; And remembering the man who created Sazon Goya seasoning packets.
Terror suspect indicted
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Denver Post reporter Bruce Finley about the indictment against Najibullah Zazi. The indictment, unveiled today, charges the Afghan-born Colorado resident with conspiracy to build and detonate home-made bombs in the United States.
UN resolution against proliferation
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President Obama chaired a meeting of the U.N. Security Council today, which approved a resolution aimed at stopping the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The World’s Katy Clark reports.
The “no nukes” movement
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The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on what happened to the nuclear disarmament movement after its heyday during the Cold War.
Middle East and nukes
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Iran’s nuclear posturing has inspired some of its neighbors to pursue their own nuclear programs. Some experts say such programs could provide cover for the development of nuclear weapons in the region. Others aren’t so sure. The World’s Aaron Schachter has the story.
Pittsburgh’s G-20 marketing
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The World’s Jason Margolis reports on efforts to use this week’s G-20 summit in Pittsburgh as a marketing opportunity for local businesses.
AIDS vaccine test results
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The World’s Laura Lynch reports that scientists who conducted an AIDS vaccine trial in Thailand say the results showed the vaccine cut the risk of infection by as much as a third. At least some scientists see the results announced today as encouraging.
AIDS researcher on vaccine news
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks about todays AIDS vaccine news with Jon Cohen, author of “Shots in the Dark: The Wayward Search for the AIDS Vaccine.”
Geo Quiz
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Our daily geography quiz.
Latin cooking’s special ingredient
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Anchor Marco Werman remembers the man behind the Sazon Goya seasoning packets. Jose Antonio Ortega Bonet died in Florida recently. Marco speaks with TV chef Daisy Martinez about the impact Ortega’s seasoning packets had in Latino kitchens.
Geo answer
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Today’s Geo Quiz answer is the English Midlands, where a treasure trove of 7th century gold and silver was discovered in July by a man walking across some fields with his metal detector. The World’s David Leveille has details.
Global Hit: praCh Ly
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Corey Takahashi profiles U.S.-based rapper, “praCh” Ly, who has become known as the voice of Cambodian refugee rap. And it all began with a CD he made on a karaoke machine in his parents’ garage.
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