Latest from Janet Babin

• Sep 5, 2008

  Productivity is up, but wages aren’t

  American workers' productivity in the last quarter was way up, according to a government report. But another report says labor costs decreased. That may be good news for those worried about inflation, but not so good for workers. Janet Babin reports.

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• Sep 4, 2008

  Coke seeks Chinese juice company

  Coca-Cola is offering almost $2.4 billion for the Huiyuan juice company in China. The all-cash deal would be the biggest foreign takeover ever of a Chinese company. But regulators in Beijing could take the fizz out of the deal. Janet Babin reports.

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• Sep 3, 2008

  ‘90210’ is next to woo young viewers

  The remake of the popular 1990's show "Beverly Hills 90210" debuts tonight. It's the latest try at getting young viewers to spend a little less time in front of You Tube and a little more time in front of that other tube. Janet Babin reports.

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• Sep 2, 2008

  Study finds little impact from drug ads

  The pharmaceutical industry spends billions of dollars on direct-to-consumer advertising. But a Harvard Medical School study says the ads aren't really working. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 29, 2008

  Feds adjust rules on corporate probes

  After Enron, the federal government cracked down on corporate misbehavior like tax fraud. But after much complaining by businesses — and some unintended consequences — the government is changing its ways. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 28, 2008

  Tactics eased in federal investigations

  The government is expected to announce it will no longer penalize companies it is investigating for using attorney-client privilege or paying an employee's legal fees. Janet Babin reports.

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• Aug 28, 2008

  Fuel costs motivate shipping changes

  High fuel costs have companies reconsidering their shipping methods. One strategy is to get goods made closer to home and use trains for your cargo instead of planes. Janet Babin looks into what else companies are doing.

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• Aug 27, 2008

  The more we fish, the smaller they get

  A new study finds that over-fishing actually changes a fish's biology and makes it smaller. Janet Babin looks into depleted fisheries in New England, where shrinking cod are on the brink of economic extinction.

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• Aug 26, 2008

  Tongue tech can help disabled

  Scientists are working with a new technological system that will help people with spinal cord injuries control electronics with their tongue. Janet Babin explains how the technology works and how it's helpful.

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• Aug 25, 2008

  Mower emissions will go lower

  The Environmental Protection Agency is working on stricter emissions standards for mowers, which can emit as much smog as 34 cars. Janet Babin reports the new rules could be issued as soon as next month.

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