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Alex Cohen

Latest Stories (43)

Anadarko to buy Kerr-McGee, Western Gas Resources

Jun 23, 2006
The deal is more evidence there's money to burn in oil and gas with prices at near record levels. Anadarko will become the country's biggest independent energy exploration company. Alex Cohen reports.

History for sale

Jun 22, 2006
Next week, some of Martin Luther King's papers will be auctioned — including a draft of his 'I Have a Dream' speech. But historians and civil rights activists worry what becomes of US history. Alex Cohen reports.

US beef surplus

Jun 22, 2006
While Japanese officials work out the timing of plans to lift the ban on American beef, US cattlemen are faced with a growing problem: a drought-triggered surplus of beef. Alex Cohen explains.

Pure gold coins almost here

Jun 21, 2006
The first ever pure gold coin has been unveiled by the US Mint. It goes on sale tomorrow and buyers are already lining up get a piece of history or just a good investment. Alex Cohen reports.

Beware viruses on IM

Jun 12, 2006
Instant messaging is a popular tool for communicating at the office, but it might also let in some nasty enemies. It's the latest vector for computer viruses. Alex Cohen reports.

New take on Superfund

Jun 8, 2006
Given its ever-tighter budget to clean up contaminated sites, the EPA is trying a new tack: Selling Superfund sites to developers who agree to remove toxic substances. Alex Cohen reports.

The economics of school lunch

Jun 1, 2006
School cafeterias are obligated to serve kids a school lunch on loan if they can't pay for it. But what if, after this happens a few times, the kid's parents never repays the loan? Alex Cohen reports.

Small business hurricane plans

Jun 1, 2006
What's the most important thing small businesses can do to prepare for disasters like hurricanes? Alex Cohen has the answer.

Changes in collision insurance

May 30, 2006
With all the cars on the road Monday, there were bound to be more than a couple fender-benders. But as Alex Cohen reports, changes in repair options covered by insurance companies could catch some motorists by surprise.

Summer job season

May 29, 2006
Many of the nation's high schools have closed for summer break. Alex Cohen reports these days, teens needn't settle for jobs flipping burgers to make summer bucks.