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Jan 6, 2011
Get ready to find your own low airline fare
Airlines and online travel agents are battling over who should offer fare information, and in turn, get that money. So where does that leave the deal-loving traveler? The L.A. Times' David Lazarus talks to Jeremy Hobson about the details.
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Jan 6, 2011
Parks and Recreation Creator Talks TV’s New Routine
NBC's "Parks and Recreation" begins its third season on NBC tonight–as part of a comedy block that will have the network airing comedies at 10:00pm. It's been two decades since any network has tried showing comedies at that hour. Commentator and "Parks and Recreation" creator Michael Schur says there is a good reason why TV routines are changing.
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Jan 6, 2011
What does the future hold for gasoline prices?
Kai Ryssdal talks to oil analyst Tom Kloza about his predictions on the future of price of crude, and by extension, the price at the pump.
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Jan 6, 2011
Letters: Campus stores, bike lanes in New York
Kai Ryssdal reads your responses to our stories on nonprofits and direct mail solicitations, bike lanes in New York and the changing campus store.
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Jan 6, 2011
Qualcomm to buy Atheros
Cell phone chip and accessory maker Qualcomm says it's buying Atheros, a wi-fi and connectivity firm for more than $3 billion.
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Jan 5, 2011
Richard DeKaser: December’s employment numbers
The payroll processor ADP says private employers added almost 300,000 jobs in December. Economist Richard DeKaser discusses that number with Jeremy Hobson.
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Jan 5, 2011
Analysts expect unemployment numbers to be down
On Friday the Labor Department releases the most important economic indicator of the month — the monthly employment report. John Challenger explains the report, and looks ahead to Friday's numbers.
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Jan 5, 2011
NASCAR’s popularity is stalling
NASCAR was once considered the fastest growing sport in the country. But in recent years, the racing sport has lost one out of four TV viewers. Is it prime time for a rebound? Adam Allington reports.
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Jan 5, 2011
How world population affects the economy
Bloomberg's Timothy Homan took U.S census data and compared it with figures from around the world to present an idea of where the world is heading demographically and economically. He talks to Bob Moon about his findings.
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Jan 5, 2011
Rep. Issa seeks info on the impact of regulations
Representative Darrell Issa, incoming chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, sent letters to trade associations asking them to list what government regulations are hurting the economy. Politico's Darren Goode covered the story and talks with Kai Ryssdal about what Issa will do with the input he gets.
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