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Through Ad Campaign, Muslim Activists Want To Redefine 'Jihad'

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 15:33

Ads featuring the word and what it means to Muslims began running this week in Washington, D.C. CAIR-Chicago said the term was "misunderstood" and they wanted to correct the record.

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Cabinet to study treatment centre plan soon

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 15:13
The new addiction treatment centre planned to replace the current Sarah Steele Building facility will include a youth and family unit, says Health and Social Services Minister Doug Graham.

Robert Campbell Bridge cycling lanes approved

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 15:07
In adopting its 2013 capital budget, city council has flashed a green light to new cycling lanes for the Robert Campbell Bridge in and out of Riverdale.

Government helps shelter pare money stresses

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 15:04
The Humane Society Yukon (HSY) has been cleared to receive the nearly $40,000 in government funding withheld for the last four months while it worked to get its books in order.

Grounding Of 787s Creates Doubts About 'Business As Usual' At Boeing

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 15:04

The company's CEO said Boeing plans to keep building its new 787s while it awaits the outcome of investigations into the cause of a fire and overheating aboard the planes. But some analysts are skeptical about continuing the assembly line before the results are in.

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Nishikawas named to world championship squad

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:45
Whitehorse ski siblings Graham and Emily Nishikawa added yet another feather to their caps today.

LaPierre Fights To Stop The 'Nightmare' Of Background Checks

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:44

The National Riffle Association's top lobbyist told senators that federal authorities need to enforce existing gun laws, not punish the "little people" with new regulations.

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Quest festivities shift into high gear

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:43
With only three days to go until the start of the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race, the action has shifted into high gear.

Students ready for 44th Polar Games

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:41
Grade 6 students across the territory will compete in the 44th Polar Games in Whitehorse on Thursday and Friday.

Speedskating coach to host annual weekend camp

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:40
Former world champion speedskater Mengyao “Maggie” Qi will return to Whitehorse Feb. 1 to 3 to host her very popular annual speedskating camp.

High-octane offence leads Star to victory

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:34
Jamie Joe-Hudson scored four goals, and Felix Maltais added a hat trick as the Whitehorse Star edged Klondike Business Solutions 9-8 in Under-13 soccer action Monday night.

Catholic Priests In Mexico Encourage Country To 'Forgive' Narco Killers

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:33

The message, delivered by homily and a short film, is a controversial one in a country that has seen 70,000 deaths as the result of drug violence.

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Alaska Republican Party leadership fight to resume Jan. 31

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:32
Alaska Republican Party leadership fight to resume Jan. 31 The battle over leadership of the Alaska Republican Party will continue a day earlier than previously scheduled.January 30, 2013

In Immigration Debate, 'Undocumented' Vs. 'Illegal' Is More Than Just Semantics

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:30

The term "illegal immigrant" has become a thorny subject — which might explain why President Obama opted not to use it in his address on immigration reform. But the term "undocumented immigrant" is not without its own political connotations.

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Gut Microbes May Play Deadly Role In Malnutrition

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:26

The bacteria that live in humans' guts influence weight gain and health. By studying twins in Malawi, scientists have found that changes in this microbial community may also turn malnutrition into a fatal condition.

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From Timbuktu, Reports That Most Manuscripts Were Saved

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:24

It now appears that most ancient manuscripts at a library in Mali survived an attempt by Islamic radicals to destroy them. Local residents apparently removed them earlier, according to reports from Timbuktu.

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Alaska Republicans hatch plans for gull egg harvests in national park

Alaska and Yukon Headlines - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:03
Alaska Republicans hatch plans for gull egg harvests in national park Gull egg harvesting -- an ancestral tradition of the Huna Tlingit of Southeast Alaska -- has been banned for decades under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and National Park Service regulations.January 30, 2013

Why Some Families Won't Qualify For Subsidized Health Insurance

NPR News - Wed, 2013-01-30 14:02

Under the health care overhaul, many people who find their job-based health coverage too expensive can get help buying insurance through exchanges. But rules just finalized by the Internal Revenue Service will limit who is eligible for a subsidy and could leave some families shut out.

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Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
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The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, t

Local reaction to the changes to the Alaska Class Ferry project is not positive.

Facebook Feed - Mon, 2013-01-28 18:02
Local reaction to the changes to the Alaska Class Ferry project is not positive.


Local News for Jan. 28, 2013 | KHNS FM
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Local reaction to the changes to the Alaska Class Ferry project; a power outage, a small earthquake, chilly weather and a basketball wrap-up.

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