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Pakistan's disaster preparations
| Oct 18, 2005Commentator Natasha Loder explores the tough choices countries like Pakistan face when it comes to preparing for disaster.
Batter up!
| Oct 18, 2005Sentences are expected today for the men convicted in the Balco steroids scandal that rocked baseball earlier this year. Rachel Dornhelm reports on the health of America's pastime.
High-stakes labor dispute for high-kickers
| Oct 18, 2005The Rockettes are getting ready for their popular Christmas season. But a labor dispute threatens to hamstring the dance troupe during its busiest time of the year. Mallory Kasdan reports from New York.
Getting help to earthquake victims
Jeff Tyler | Oct 18, 2005Western donors have been slow to contribute to Muslim charities, in part due to fear the money might ultimately wind up in the hands of terrorists. Jeff Tyler reports.
Congress looks at Medicaid for cuts
Hilary Wicai | Oct 18, 2005One congressional proposal calls for a $10 billion cut in Medicaid spending, but a new report finds Medicaid is one of the few lifelines for the country's 800,000 foster children. Hillary Wicai reports.
Deluxe airplane in the sky
Ashley Milne-Tyte | Oct 18, 2005Starting today, a new airline will offer passengers all-business-class service between New York and London. Ashely Milne-Tyte reports on Eos Airlines.
Help wanted: a few good priests
Alisa Roth | Oct 18, 2005The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new recruiting drive to help fill the declining ranks of Catholic priests. Alisa Roth looks at the earthly challenges of marketing the job.
Any hope for New Orleans small business?
Stacey Vanek Smith | Oct 18, 2005More than 20 percent of business getting loans from SBA in the wake of Sept. 11 defaulted, according to a report out this week. The standard default rate is 5 percent. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Picking the best workers
| Oct 17, 2005Two cabinet secretaries will be testifying tomorrow as the Senate Judiciary Committee looks into immigration reform. From San Diego, Rachel Dornhelm reports on immigrant worker issues.
Blackberry e-mails for your Treo
Tess Vigeland | Oct 17, 2005Today Palm Pilot and Blackberry made nice. Marketplace's Tess Vigeland has more on the new cooperation between two longtime high tech rivals.
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