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Mar 4, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, March 4, 2013

As Kenyans head to the polls today to elect a president, there are already reports of violence. A disputed election back in 2007 led to weeks of tribal bloodshed. Voters in Switzerland have approved a referendum to curb executive pay. The move comes less than a week after the European Union announced plans to cap banker bonuses. And the late Larry Hagman will make his final appearance as J.R. Ewing on TNT’s version of the show ‘Dallas’ tonight.

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Segments From This Episode

BP oil spill settlement window may be closing
by Scott Tong
As the second week of testimony begins in BP's civil trial for damages in the Gulf oil spill, a settlement is still possible. Once evidence is presented in earnest, though, lines harden and chances diminish.
What J.R.’s death means for the series ‘Dallas’
The late actor Larry Hagman makes his last appearance on 'Dallas' on Monday. What does the death of a defining character mean for the series, one of the highest-profile bets by cable channel TNT.
Internships become the new job requirement
by Amy Scott
In a survey commissioned by Marketplace and The Chronicle of Higher Education, employers said they value internships more than many other credentials when it comes to hiring.
Goodbye PT Cruiser: Will anyone miss it?
by Jeremy Hobson
One of the weirdest cars of the 21st century might be the Chrysler PT Cruiser. While the novelty car lost its popularity with drivers a few years after its release, it became a staple in rental car fleets.
In Kenya election, the issue in one region is oil
by Julia Simon
Oil was discovered in the Turkana region of northwest Kenya one year ago. Now local people fear they will be displaced and won't get a fair share of any future oil profits.
Is Switzerland no longer a banking haven?
by Christopher Werth
Voters in Switzerland have approved a referendum to curb executive pay. The move comes less than a week after the European Union announced plans to cap banker bonuses.
Keystone pipeline gets good news: State Department report
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
The Obama administration is not expected to decide whether to approve the controversial Keystone pipeline until this summer, but a new report gives clues about the White House's pipeline strategy.
Markets reel over Italy election, China housing tax
by Marketplace Contributor
From China's new housing tax to the sequester here in the U.S., global markets have a lot of news to digest this morning.
PODCAST: Goodbye PT Cruiser, hello internship
by Jeremy Hobson
BP's chances for settlement get narrower. Rest in peace PT Cruiser. And how important are internships when it comes to scoring your first job?

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Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, March 4, 2013

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Segments From This Episode

BP oil spill settlement window may be closing

What J.R.’s death means for the series ‘Dallas’

Internships become the new job requirement

Goodbye PT Cruiser: Will anyone miss it?

In Kenya election, the issue in one region is oil

Is Switzerland no longer a banking haven?

Keystone pipeline gets good news: State Department report

Markets reel over Italy election, China housing tax

PODCAST: Goodbye PT Cruiser, hello internship