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Measles vaccination, reclassifying pot, Super Bowl tech tips
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Jan 28, 2015
Measles vaccination, reclassifying pot, Super Bowl tech tips

The measles outbreak fuels the child vaccination debate, The American Academy of Pediatrics wants more research on medical pot, tech tips for a better Super Bowl.

An employee of the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. puts the finishing touches on a replica Super Bowl XLIX football at the NFL Experience Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Phoenix. The company set up a production line to manufacture the footballs which are sold to the public at the event. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
An employee of the Wilson Sporting Goods Co. puts the finishing touches on a replica Super Bowl XLIX football at the NFL Experience Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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The measles outbreak fuels the child vaccination debate, The American Academy of Pediatrics wants more research on medical pot, tech tips for a better Super Bowl.

Listen 6:47
In light of the measles outbreak, one study shows spreading a pro-vaccination message may push those opposed to vaccines even deeper into their beliefs.
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New cases of Ebola in West Africa are declining, but experts caution that the fight isn't over. Aid organizations are still working to bring the number to zero.
Listen 8:36
It's official: the defending champion Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in this year's Superbowl. But a controversy over deflated balls during the Patriot's AFC championship game has sparked more controversy leading up to the big game.
Listen 5:22
If you have the cash to spare, there are all sorts of ways to make Super Bowl Sunday a high tech extravaganza.
Listen 6:41
The city of Rialto is reaching out to the our long-embargoed island neighbor in hopes of forging a special relationship with one of its cities--a sisterly bond, to be exact.
Listen 5:27
Facebook has been trying to keep up with mobile users -- and the success of its efforts will be revealed in its fourth-quarter earnings report Wednesday.
Listen 6:35
Local film buffs mourn the loss of Vidiots. But due to competition from online streaming, it's set close its doors in April after almost 30 years.
Listen 8:49
Host Alex Cohen talks with writer Emily Spivack about her book "Worn Stories," a collection of "sartorial memoirs" about meaningful items of clothing. Susan Orlean also joins.