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NPR News

Poll Finds Afghanistan Most Dangerous Country For Women
By Eyder Peralta

213 gender experts concluded that "ongoing conflict, Nato airstrikes and cultural practices" make Afghanistan the worst place for women. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakistan ranked second and third.

Congressional Report Slams ATF's 'Fast And Furious' Operation
By Mark Memmott

The report looks at the program that allowed some illegally purchased guns to be taken to Mexico. At least two ended up at the scene of a U.S. border agent's murder.

Los Angeles School District Will No Longer Serve Flavored Milk
By Eyder Peralta

The move is intended to combat childhood obesity and is part of a broader plan to overhaul cafeteria menus. Next to go? Foods that resemble fast food like chicken nuggets and corn dogs.

L.A. Becomes First Big School District To Ban Chocolate Milk
By April Fulton

The move by the Los Angeles Unified School district is only one of many efforts in the last few years to ban flavored milk in schools in an effort to combat childhood obesity. But the dairy industry warns that milk consumption will go down.

NHPR News

Lynch Still Considering Parental Notification Bill
By Josh Rogers

The Governor has until midnight to veto bill to require a parent of a minor to be informed before the girl recieves and abortion.

Court Says Lawmakers Can't Force Delaney's Hand
By Josh Rogers

In unanimous advisory opinion the Supreme Court says ordering the AG to join heath lawsuit would be unconstitutional.

Cult of the Bassist
By Rick Ganley

In the world of music, the bass player doesn’t get a lot of attention, but one man is trying to put the bass player front and center with The New Hampshire Bass Fest.

Hospitals, Lawmakers Battle Over Big Cuts
By Elaine Grant

Some hospital executives say they're contemplating suing the state over a contemplated $250 million cut to New Hampshire's largest hospitals for care for low-income residents.

Romney Courts Voters, Jokes In Hand
By Josh Rogers

GOP frontrunner talks economy and shoots for a few laughs while campaigning in Manchester and Derry. 

Modest Job Growth in N.H.
By Dan Gorenstein

New unemployment numbers show New Hampshire's unemployment rate has dropped.

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