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Nov 2, 2010
Personal info now passed on from airline to gov’t
According to a new rule going into effect today, personal information like your date of birth and gender must be given to airlines when booking a flight, so they can pass it on to the government. It was a part of the 9/11 Commission's plan, and a long time coming. David Gura reports.
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Nov 2, 2010
Some truckers keep wheels and cameras rolling
It's a long, lonely road — miles and miles — for truckers. So many are turning to YouTube to fill those extra hours and to connect with fellow truckers and others.
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Nov 2, 2010
More rugged menswear back in fashion
Fashion editor Kate Betts talks with Kai Ryssdal about trends in men's fashion and how rugged menswear is coming back in style. Plus, see a slideshow of Kai's favorite winter wear from the L.L. Bean and J. Crew catalogs.
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Nov 1, 2010
Alcohol is more harmful than cocaine and heroin, study says
A new study released today out of Britain says alcohol is more harmful to society than the illegal drugs cocaine and heroin. Those other illegal drugs are more harmful to the user, but the key difference in the study is alcoholism's effect on people around the addict. Susan Foster has more.
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Nov 1, 2010
Commerce announces income and spending are down
Incomes are down for the first time in more than a year, and spending has also fallen. What does this mean for the recession, and for the election. Julia Coronado has more.
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Nov 1, 2010
Pontiac: Then and Now
The 84-year-old Pontiac brand has reached the end of the road. Here's a look at Pontiac history.
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Nov 1, 2010
GM contract with Pontiac ends today
Last night was the expiration date for contracts between parent company General Motors and Pontiac dealers. Scott Tong has more.
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Nov 1, 2010
State attorneys general tackle foreclosures
State attorneys general are now involved in the federal investigation of foreclosures. Allegations include misfiling paperwork and using questionable methods to speed up the process.
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Oct 30, 2010
Consumer bureau may ask citizens to be whistleblowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is starting to get organized, and it may begin to look toward citizens to help it out. It's a crowd-sourcing idea — with people using online technology to report wrongdoings.
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Oct 30, 2010
Is rain a good investment?
There are a lot of investment options out there — but have you ever considered weather? The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has, and starting today, you can invest in rain futures. But are you any better at predicting weather than your weatherman?
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