The Senate will vote today on another bill to extend long-term unemployment benefits for 1.7 million Americans.  In this version of the legislation, millionaires will be ineligible. Plus, Tennessee’s governor wants to make community college or technical school free for all high school graduates in the state. Kate Davidson reports on what’s behind the plan and how the state proposes to pay for the free education.   

In the US, there’s a persistent criticism is that no high-level Wall Street executives went to jail for their role in the 2008 financial collapse. That may not, in the end, be the case in Ireland.  The former chairman and CEO of Anglo Irish Bank, Sean FitzPatrick, and two deputies go on trial today in Dublin for allegedly trying to pump up the bank’s share price.  The trial is described as one of the most complex in Ireland’s history. Meanwhile, as California deals with its record drought, rain has also been hard to come by in Texas. But there’s a man in Dripping Springs, Texas with an unorthodox proposal to address the record water shortages that have gripped much of his state: Collecting rainwater. He installs systems for his neighbors in the hill country west of Austin, and sells “bottled cloud juice” to cafes and hotels in the city.

First up: Facebook celebrates ten years today. Later: With figures on manufacturing orders out today, we look at why the manufacturing sector is getting leaner and leaner after each recession. Though employment in manufacturing is inching back up, few expect it to return to pre-recession levels. And, Microsoft names its new CEO: Satya Nadella. We look at whether he will be up to the task, as well as the legacy of his predecessor, Steve Ballmer.

By law in America, the government can only borrow so much. And the country is about to bump up against the debt limit later this month, unless Congress raises it. But why does the debt ceiling even exist? Plus, if the lopsided Super Bowl didn’t fill your sports needs, just wait a few days. The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, kicks off Friday. Athletes are pumping themselves up, but so is law enforcement, including those in Russia doing counter-terrorism.  Beyond that, the international crime-fighters at Interpol have a $20 million deal with the International Olympic Committee to crack down on dopers, match-fixers, and corrupt betting schemes.

Police presence is ramping up before disputed elections in Thailand on Sunday. The government wants to go to the polls anyway despite huge anti-government protests that have been going on since November, while protesters have been taking over polling stations. The unrest is rippling through Thailand’s economy, especially tourism — a big moneymaker for the country. Tax season is upon us. Today is the first day you can file, electronically, or on paper. But is anyone out there eager to fill out all that paperwork? We wanted to know who files first, and why? And, when people talk about Silicon Valley or venture capitalism a question that gets raised a lot is “are we in a bubble”? Traditionally, that means investors are paying more for a company than it’s intrinsically worth. One VC says we’re in a bubble, but those crazy prices are worth it.

Things aren’t looking so great for Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. Socialists have quit her three-party coalition government, and Danes are protesting a bid by Goldman Sachs to take over a state-owned utility in Denmark. JPMorgan wants a buyer for its commodity business. The deal could be worth around $2 billion for the bank. Commodities have been profitable for banks in the past, but now several are changing course. And, think about what freedom means to you at work. If you’ve got an old fashioned boss, does it seem like a foreign concept? Or do you want more autonomy, more independence? The firm LRN has been surveying companies to see how free they are.  

Last night’s State of the Union speech was all about the American perspective. President Obama focused on income inequality, wages, jobs, and the U.S. middle class. We check in on how the speech is being received in the rest of the world. Nintendo is having a rough morning. The classic game maker announced that its operating profit fell 6.9 percent for the third quarter. Nintendo already expects a net loss for the year. You could say Nintendo’s facing an identity crisis. For 30 years, it’s made games you can only play on Nintendo hardware. Does it have to change to survive? And, the price of stamps went up 3 cents again. If you bought forever stamps forever ago, you’re probably getting a good return.  

Next time you take out your smart phone for a game of Angry Birds or to check Facebook, there’s a chance you’re not the only one who’s watching. Documents leaked by Edward Snowden show that the British and American governments could be tracking data from some mobile apps. Tonight, President Obama delivers his State of the Union address. He’s said it’s unlikely he’s going to get a whole lot of support from Congress on anything. So, if President Obama goes it alone, what could he do? One other thing you may hear from the president tonight is about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The a global trade agreement that covers 12 countries and 40 percent of the world’s economy is a high priority for Obama and an important part of his Asia-Pacific policy. But if you thought the fight over NAFTA was bruising, this could be a lot tougher.  

It’s a sea of red, red, and more red if you’re looking out at emerging markets this morning, with numbers like -2 percent. What’s going on? Just over 3 years ago, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire, kicking off the Arab Spring. Much of the revolution had its roots in economic instability. This weekend, Tunisia adopted a new, more progressive constitution. We take a look at the economic challenges it’s still facing as it rebuilds. And, coffee prices are at a 6 and a half year low. Great news for coffee lovers, right? Well, maybe not.