Oct 25, 2006

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Guilty of backdating

by Bob Moon

Oct 25, 2006

Federal investigators got their first guilty plea in the stock options backdating scandal. The outcome could give executives at the other 140 companies involved even more to worry about. Bob Moon reports.

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Banning cars on 42nd Street

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Oct 25, 2006

A new report calls for making New York's famed 42nd Street thoroughfare a pedestrian-friendly mall by banning cars and adding a light-rail system. It could be a huge boon for businesses there, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Sour grapes in Chile

by Dan Grech

Oct 25, 2006

Chile is in a furor over Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent push for California produce. Schwarzenegger's office says it's a misunderstanding. Dan Grech unpacks the story.

Putting cotton back on the table

by Scott Tong

Oct 25, 2006

The Doha Round of global trade talks might be dead, but some countries are still looking for ways to level the playing field. Today, U.S. and African officials meet to talk about cotton subsidies. Scott Tong reports.

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Is that California cheese?

by Rachel Dornhelm

Oct 25, 2006

Move over Wisconsin. The Golden State is on pace to become the nation's No. 1 cheese maker. Rachel Dornhelm reports.

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Commentary

Don't vote for 'Death of a President'

by Marketplace Staff

Oct 25, 2006

Commentator Robert Reich takes issue with the fictionalized account of the assassination of President Bush in the film opening this weekend. He says theatergoers should send a message to movie houses — by staying home.

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Vietnam opening for trade

by Miranda Kennedy

Oct 25, 2006

It's taken more than a decade, but it looks like Vietnam finally gets to join the World Trade Organization. And that could be very good for some American businesses. Miranda Kennedy explains.

British extradition treaty here to stay

by Stephen Beard

Oct 25, 2006

Many in Britain oppose the fast-track extradition treaty with the U.S. that so far has been used to go after more white collar criminals than terrorists, but Parliament just voted to reinforce the treaty. Stephen Beard reports.

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by Sam Eaton

Oct 25, 2006

Alaska's network of roads, runways and bridges are proving that man's infrastructure is no match for a warming climate. And scientists say the worst is yet to come. Sam Eaton reports.

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