Public Radio International
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Public Radio International, or PRI, is a Minneapolis-based American public radio organization. PRI distributes public radio programs like This American Life and co-produces the global news program The World. Programs on PRI, sometimes mis-attributed as National Public Radio programs, are produced by a variety of organizations in the United States and other countries. PRI, along with NPR and Minnesota Public Radio's American Public Media, is one of the largest distributors of public radio programming in the United States. PRI distributes over 400 hours of programming each week. ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
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Right whale born in cold North Atlantic waters beats odds, survives winter
North Atlantic Right whales ordinarily give birth in the balmy waters of Florida and Georgia but in January a whale named Wart gave birth in the cold waters of Cape Cod Bay. ... -
Catholic priests in Philippines bring Mass to shopping malls to meet the people
Early on a Sunday morning, people are already streaming into a massive shopping mall in Manila. The seven-story Robinsons Place is a temple of consumerism. It houses about 350 ... -
In Tornado Alley, weathercasters admired for keeping communities safe
In some parts of the country, the meteorologist on the local news is more than just a weatherman. He’s a life-saver, a legend, a guardian. Few meteorologists fit that ... -
Spaniards outraged by new, strict EU regulations on olive oil
These are dark days for the European Union, as its five-year-old economic crisis worsens. Protests in southern Europe over austerity measures dictated from Brussels grow ... -
James Rosen case prompts frank discuss about balance between First Amendment, national security
There are new details emerging about about a Justice Department investigation into Fox News correspondent James Rosen. Using data from his security badge, the Department of ... -
Sushi chef tries to get people to open up to more sustainable ingredients
Blue fin tuna, wild freshwater eel, and other sushi ingredients are in steep decline due to the popularity as people around the world demand this Japanese cuisine. Restaurant ... -
Deadly tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens
Oklahomans are literally picking up the pieces after a devastating tornado roared through the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing, according to reports, at least 24 ... -
Young musical director mashes history with music to create entertaining show
The director Alex Timbers is young, but in the last few years he’s carved out a unique niche as a director of historical mashup musicals. He directed Gutenberg! The Musical! ... -
Businesses prepare for explosion in deep sea mining activities
After decades of dreaming and scheming, companies say they’re finally ready to start mining the bottom of the world’s oceans for valuable minerals. For Adrian Glover, a ... -
Syrian mother struggles over whether to return to husband, home as civil war rages
The first thing Ahlam does when she wakes up in her parents’ apartment in Brooklyn, N.Y., is check out Syrian Facebook pages. The 28-year-old ophthalmologist wants to find ...



