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Thursday, January 22, 2009  |  Listen to the program

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Esperanza Wildfire Arson Trial

Jury selection is nearly finished in the trial of the man accused of starting the deadly Esperanza Wildfire in Southern California two years ago. Raymond Lee Oyler faces five counts of first-degree murder and dozens of arson-related charges in Riverside County. Once the jury's in place, opening statements will get under way. Reporter: Steven Cuevas


The Benefits of Early Breastfeeding

The benefits of breastfeeding for the first six months of life are well known. Breast-fed babies typically require fewer visits to the pediatrician, and moms experience reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer. But in California, about 41 percent of mothers breastfeed exclusively up to three months -- and just 17 percent are still breastfeeding at six months. We hear about some California hospitals at the forefront of promoting the breast as best. Reporter: Sarah Varney


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