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 March 11, 2010 | NPR· In mammals, a flood of hormones tells cells to develop male or female features. But a new study of gender-bending chickens reveals that birds may be different. They have an additional way of determining whether they appear male or female: Individual cells may be able to do it. March 10, 2010 | NPR· In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism.  March 10, 2010 | NPR· Israel's announcement of plans to build new homes for Israelis in east Jerusalem caught visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden by surprise. Analysts say the incident is a stark reminder of the many obstacles to forging enduring peace between Palestinians and Israelis. March 10, 2010 | NPR· Lice in children have been treated for years with lotions, creams and shampoos. But the little critters are becoming more and more resistant. Now an oral drug already used to treat certain parasites in people appears to kill lice as well. Researchers say it could be an alternative when standard treatments fail.  Canada Top Stories
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New York Lt. Governor Richard Ravitch formally presented his five year plan to bail out the state. He says hid proposal is much more than simply seeking authorization to borrow more money. Karen DeWitt reports. More...
What would you do if your local grocery store disappeared for two months? How far would you have to go just to get food? Would you have to pay more? These are some of the questions people are wrestling with in five North Country towns.
The former P&C supermarkets in Canton, Potsdam, Massena, Gouverneur and West Carthage were bought by Price Chopper. The company is closing them for two months for renovations. Jonathan Brown has more. Adirondack News Fund Founding Supporters: Paul Smith's College, The College of the Adirondacks · Wildlife Conservation Society · Adirondack Medical Center Foundation · Adirondack Museum · Niagara Mohawk Foundation · Schumann Foundation · John A. Sellon Charitable Trust · several anonymous individual donors |
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