Russian Train Blast

The latest on the bombing of a commuter train near Chechnya that has left 36 people dead. Russia’s national security service says four attackers were involved.

U.S. Adds Jobs for 4th Straight Month

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For the fourth straight month the Labor Department says employers added new jobs.

Flu Vaccine Problems

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The flu outbreaks taking place around the country are a strain call A-Fujian-H3N2, which was not selected for this year’s flu vaccine.

Fire Safe Familes Program

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A program at Rhode Island Hospital helps control children who feel compelled to start fires. For more information about the Bradley Fire Safe Familes Program, please call 401.432.1390 and leave a message with the referral coordinator.

Editorial Roundtable 12/05/03

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A roundup of news stories from around the country including the missing student from North Dakota and the sniper-like shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

Sweatshop-Free Clothing

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We speak to Adam Neiman, founder of the company “No Sweat Apparel” and its online mall www.nosweatshop.com

The Last Samurai

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We review the new Tom Cruise film “The Last Samurai.”

Miso Soup

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Resident foodie Scott Haas learns how to make miso soup from Gourmet magazine’s Japan correspondent.

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