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PRI's The World - March 15, 2010 Today on The World: Tensions rising between US and Israel; Also, how in-state tuition for undocumented immigrant students is working out in Wisconsin; Plus how corruption affects higher education in Ukraine.

PRI's The World - March 12, 2010 Today on The World: Israel seals off the West Bank, amid tensions over new settlement plans; Also, a look at Iraqi politics after the first partial results from the country being counted; Plus -- how Colombian soldiers on a hostage rescue mission ended up with millions of dollars in cash instead.

PRI's The World - March 11, 2010 Today on The World: Strong aftershocks hit Chile as a new president takes office; Canadian lawmakers go to lunch to support seal hunters; And LA band Dengue Fever looks to Cambodia's past for its newest album.

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"Personal" study shows gene maps can spot disease WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Wednesday show it is possible to sequence the entire gene maps of families with inherited diseases and pinpoint the offending bit of DNA.

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Israel-US ties 'at historic low' A settlements row has pushed US-Israeli relations to their lowest point for 35 years, a top Israeli envoy is quoted as saying.

Turkey ban on insemination trips A new law in Turkey makes it a criminal offence for a woman to go abroad and get pregnant via artificial insemination.

Winslet and Mendes split Actress Kate Winslet and her husband, film director Sam Mendes, split up earlier this year, their lawyers announce.

Report: Lehman execs manipulated data A bankruptcy examiner report has found that negligence and manipulation on the part of top executives at Lehman Brothers contributed to the firm's collapse. Amy Scott reports on a piece of accounting chicanery known as "Repo 105."

Walkaways help reduce consumer debt The Federal Reserve is reporting that consumer debt has fallen at record rates. But not necessarily because we're all saving and skimping. Nancy Marshall Genzer explains.

EU regulation may hurt London biz London has lost its crown as the world's leading financial center. It now shares the top spot with New York. Stephen Beard reports taxes and regulation are to blame.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would gain new powers over non-bank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks under a new bill on financial regulatory reform unveiled on Monday by the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Christopher Dodd.

House panel takes step on final healthcare bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee took the first step on Monday toward passing a healthcare reform bill, launching a process that could culminate with a final House vote this week.

Toyota says no evidence "runaway" Prius happened

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it had found no evidence to support the driver's version of a widely publicized "runaway" Prius episode a week ago, suggesting that authorities examine whether the incident happened as reported to police.