Feb 13, 2006

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New Fed appointee

by Scott Tong

Feb 13, 2006

Kevin Warsh goes before a Senate confirmation panel this week as a candidate for the Federal Reserve Board. As Scott Tong reports, his nomination has raised some eyebrows among Fed watchers.

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ABC, NBC, Al Michaels, and...

by Scott Jagow

Feb 13, 2006

... a cartoon rabbit? Newsweek Wall Street editor Allan Sloan and Scott Jagow discuss the business implications of Disney and NBC's recent swap of sportscaster Al Michaels for a cartoon character.

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Hockey scandal

by Tess Vigeland

Feb 13, 2006

While professional hockey tries to recover from last year's lost season, a betting scandal has erupted that threatens the league's image. Tess Vigeland looks at the possible fallout.

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Be mine

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 13, 2006

There's one day left before St. Valentine's Day, and this year, consumers are expected to spend more on their sweethearts than ever before. As Curt Nickisch reports, some non-traditional retail segments are looking to cash in.