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May 7, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, May 7, 2013

The king of college rankings is adding a new list to its empire. U.S. News & World Report comes out today with its first ever ranking of online programs for veterans. The Obama administration directly accuses China’s military of cyber spying on U.S. government computer systems. And do some local zoning rules simply preserve neighborhood charm or work to discriminate against outsiders?

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How zoning affects the wealth gap
by David Brancaccio
Lisa Prevost's new book, 'Snob Zones: Fear, Prejudice, and Real Estate,' looks at towns that have used zoning laws to keep low- and middle-income families out, in favor of the rich moving in.
China reacts to U.S. accusations of cyber spying
by Rob Schmitz
The Chinese government reacts to accusations from the Obama administration that China's government is cyber-spying on U.S. government computer systems.
There’s a huge market in online education for veterans
by Amy Scott
U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
Many job openings, fewer hires
by David Weinberg
New numbers on job openings in the U.S. are out. And there's a bit of a mystery: Why are there so many job openings and so few hires?
African-Americans allege labor discrimination in Chicago
by Jeff Tyler
African-American men in Chicago say some temp firms discriminate against them and prefer to hire Latino immigrants.
The next 10 years in energy
by Ben Johnson
It's cheaper and easier than ever to extract natural gas — thanks in part to advances in controversial technologies like hydraulic fracturing. As technology advances over the next decade, will it stay that way?
Somalia takes steps to rebuild its economy
by Anne Soy
Somalia has struggled with famine, piracy, and insurgency in the past several years. But recently, Somalia has been making some progress on economic rebuilding.
Stocks around the world reach 5 year highs
by David Brancaccio
Mark Luschini, chief investment strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott, explains what's got markets running strong.
PODCAST: Jobs mystery, markets explained
by David Brancaccio
Alleged discrimination against African-American temp workers. Jobs are opening up, but hiring is slow to follow. And what's got markets cheering around the world.