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Banks join list of credit-crunch victims

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Stacey Vanek Smith | Sep 11, 2008
While everyone has been watching the mortgage-meltdown struggles of the major investment firms, another financial industry has been taking a huge hit. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports on difficulties ahead for big banks and S&Ls.
Posted In: Economy, Wall Street
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Trade may not deter Russia from war

| Sep 11, 2008
Commentator Dan Drezner says economic modernization is considered to be a good buffer against war for most countries. But in Russia's case, standard ways of thinking may not apply.
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Nigeria's efforts at peace in oil sector

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Gretchen Wilson | Sep 11, 2008
Determined to quell militant violence in the oil-rich but impoverished Niger Delta, the Nigerian government has set up peace talks and established a ministry for the region. Gretchen Wilson explains.
Posted In: Oil
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Best hurricane insurance? High ground

| Sep 10, 2008
Hurricane Gustav, Hurricane Hanna, Hurricane Ike ... Commentator Robert Reich says now would be a good time to look at how we insure homeowners in disaster-prone places.
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Trouble with that virtual fence

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Steve Henn | Sep 10, 2008
Problems have plagued the project to install video cameras, sensors, radar and night vision equipment to create a virtual fence that would discourage Mexicans from crossing the border into the U.S. illegally. Steve Henn reports.
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Millionaire invests in changing attitudes

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Jeremy Hobson | Sep 10, 2008
We've all heard money can't buy you love or happiness. But if you have enough of it, you might have a chance at changing people's hearts and minds. That's what software millionaire Tim Gill is trying to do. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Posted In: Charity
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Firm gets good results from bad ideas

| Aug 8, 2008
Tens of thousands of new consumer products hit American store shelves every year. About 90% fail. A Michigan consulting company collects many of those products, and companies pay big bucks to get inside and have a peek. Dustin Dwyer reports.
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Lehman plan may only delay takeover

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Stacey Vanek Smith | Sep 10, 2008
Troubled investment bank Lehman Brothers says it lost almost $4 billion last quarter but it has plans to bounce back. What are its chances of recovering without a white knight? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Posted In: Wall Street
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Buffett puts up banking caution sign

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Nancy Marshall-Genzer | Sep 10, 2008
A subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group is going to stop insuring bank deposits over $100,000. Does this mean Buffett is worried about future bank failures? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Posted In: Economy, Wall Street
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Paying a price to stand up to the Mob

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Megan Williams | Sep 10, 2008
In southern Italy most small businesses pay protection money to the Mob. But a movement to fight back is gaining ground. For the first time, a restaurant owner has reported the extortion to the police and named names. Megan Williams has the story.

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