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graham_radio_evening President Obama will address the nation and outline both plans for a 6-month increase in troops fighting the war in Afghanistan, and his administration’s plans for beginning to withdraw troops from Afghanistan within three years, according to the BBC; people around the globe mark World Aids Day; and the DC Council votes to legalize gay marriage in the nation’s capital.  Here are some of the other top stories on the PM programs today:

All Things Considered: ATC leads with Don Gonyea previewing the President’s address to the nation tonight, then follows with a report from Corey Flintoff on the logistics of pulling military personnel, gear, and infrastructure out of Iraq. 

Marketplace: A new law in Massachusetts allows residents to sell excess power generated by solar panels or wind turbines back to the state.  Mitchell Hartman reports that other states may follow the Bay State’s lead.

The World: South Africa has the largest number of people infected with HIV.  South African president Jacob Zuma pledged that his government will do more to fight the spread of AIDS/HIV.  Jason Margolis reports.  Also, the BBC’s Karen Allen has a story on a group of HIV-infected South African soldiers  now being allowed to participate in international peacekeeping missions.

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