Treasury Secy. Geithner says the federal bailout fund has enough money to cover troubled banks' capital demands. But some regional banks are reporting worse-than-expected earnings. Will they need more help? John Dimsdale reports.
Watchdogs for the bank bailout program have launched 20 criminal investigations into potential fraud. The public-private toxic buy-up plan could also be prone to fraud and abuse. Steve Henn reports.
A congressional committee is discussing criteria to use in determining if a financial institution is too big to fail. Duke law professor Zephyr Teachout talks to Bob Moon about whether antitrust laws can be used to break up the financials.
In 1994 then South African President Mandela pledged to redistribute 30% of white-owned farmland to the black majority. But now the government is threatening to take that land back. Gretchen Wilson reports.
U.S. crude oil inventories are at their highest levels since 1990 as consumer demand lowers and depressed industries use less fuel. Tamara Keith reports.
Companies and small businesses are responding to the recession by offering deep discounts and sales. But you might be surprised to find out who's discounting. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.