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  • Champagne sales are down as tapped drinkers cut spending on luxury items. But flat demand has caused a buyers market for bubbly as steep discounts are on the rise. Jean-Luc Renault reports.

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  • By 2022, the government says the U.S. must produce 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel. But the ethanol mandate could be disastrous for your lawnmowers, boats, and small engines. Peter O'Dowd reports.

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  • You may have heard that the automobile industry got into a bit of trouble this year. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Alisa Roth about what went on in Detroit and what's yet to come.

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  • As the year ends, doctors' offices are filling up with patients cramming in last-minute visits after they've met their annual deductible. Danielle Karson reports how this affects the quality of patient care.

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  • The National Galleries of Scotland are hoping to raise enough money to keep a painting by Renaissance master Titian from being taken back by its owner. Problem is, the painting has a hefty price tag. Christopher Werth reports.

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  • The economic crisis is ruining retirement plans for some people. But commentator Tim Eavenson thinks he'll be OK if he never retires, and he will happily exchange retirement funds for other benefits.

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  • Israeli air strikes continue to hit Gaza. Over the weekend, 40 underground tunnels on the Egyptian border were bombed. As Daniel Estrin reports, some smugglers stand to make good money off of the crisis.

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  • Israeli air strikes continue to hit Gaza, and over the weekend 40 underground tunnels on the Egyptian border were bombed. Daniel Estrin reports some smugglers stand to make good money off of the crisis.

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  • With all we've been through in the markets this past year, who really wants to do an annual review? This week, we're concentrating on the future. Scott Jagow looks at what could be ahead with Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan.

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  • As a center for oil profits, Houston continues to see substantial job growth. But the numbers of the hungry increase in parallel to the city's prosperity. Kate Archer Kent reports.

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