Afternoon Update

Afternoon Round-Up 5/15/12

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By Drew Adams

Today on NPR: When Facebook goes public this week, the company will be valued at roughly $100 billion. It will be the highest valuation ever for an initial public offering of a tech company. Is Facebook really worth this much money?

Jackson Purchase:

4:20 pm

Mon May 14, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/14/12

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By Rose Krzton-Presson

Today on NPR: Companies are using algorithms to guess your favorite film, track the development of the Occupy movement and predict insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Illinois Legislature:

4:20 pm

Fri May 11, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/11/12

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Prevalence of HIV by country

By Rose Krzton-Presson

Today on NPR: FDA may back pill to prevent HIV.

Four Rivers Region:

3:44 pm

Thu May 10, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/10/12

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By Rose Krzton-Presson

Today on NPR: The residents of Windsor, Ontario, say they're being invaded by an irritating sound that's emanating from outside Detroit. It's known as the "Windsor Hum" and, with U.S. officials claiming Americans can't hear it, no one seems to know who should be in charge of shutting it up.

In the Four Rivers Region:

4:38 pm

Wed May 9, 2012