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    Off-Line Nuclear Reactor Delays Cancer Tests around the World

    A nuclear reactor in Canada supplies all of the isotope used for diagnosing and treating cancer in the US and the rest of North America.  On November 18, the National Reserach Universal Reactor was closed for five days of routine maintenance, but it won't be fired up again until the middle of next month.  Tyler Hamilton reports for the Toronto…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    A nuclear reactor in Canada supplies all of the isotope used for diagnosing and treating cancer in the US and the rest of North America. On November 18, the National Reserach Universal Reactor was closed for five days of routine maintenance, but it won't be fired up again until the middle of next month. Tyler Hamilton reports for the Toronto Star.

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    The President's Plan for Relief from the Sub-Prime Debacle
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    2. 7:24Who Will Be Helped By the Sub-Prime Bailout?
    3. 41:05CIA Admits Destroying Interrogation Videotapes
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Tyler Hamilton

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    The President's Plan for Relief from the Sub-Prime Debacle
    1. 1:40Off-Line Nuclear Reactor Delays Cancer Tests around the WorldYou’re reading this
    2. 7:24Who Will Be Helped By the Sub-Prime Bailout?
    3. 41:05CIA Admits Destroying Interrogation Videotapes
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