As President Obama prepares to give his State of the Union address this evening, it seems likely that political gridlock will continue in Washington, D.C. Debt talks continue in Greece, and the country is taking some steps to boost revenue. Reporter Amy Scott looks at what higher education actually teaches students. And the American TV show ‘Pimp My Ride’ has big fans in Morocco.
Segments From this episode
Mid-day Update
Mid-day Extra: The changing face of Disney
by Jeremy Hobson and Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
The happiest place on earth is getting a tiny bit more relaxed.
What is an effective tax rate?
by Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
News is out this morning that Mitt Romney's effective tax rate is around 14 percent. But that's a different tax rate calculation than the one you're probably familiar with.
Mid-day Update
PODCAST: Tax returns and golden arches
by Mary Dooe
Jan 24, 2012
As President Obama prepares to give his State of the Union address this evening, it seems likely that political gridlock will continue in Washington, D.C. Debt talks continue in Greece, and the country is taking some steps to boost revenue. Reporter Amy Scott looks at what higher education actually teaches students. And the American TV show 'Pimp My Ride' has big fans in Morocco.
Campaign Trail
Will Congress get anything done in 2012?
by John Dimsdale
Jan 24, 2012
As President Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Congress seems poised for a political stalemate.
Retrofit buildings more eco-friendly than 'green' construction
by Eve Troeh
Jan 24, 2012
A new study shows that re-using an old building almost always saves more energy than framing up a new one.
Measuring what college students actually learn
by Amy Scott
Jan 24, 2012
A new initiative calls on colleges and universities to ask and answer the question, “Are students learning?” at their institutions. It’s a question that employers ask about college graduates all the time.
How Mitt Romney's tax rate stacks up
by Jennifer Collins
Jan 24, 2012
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has finally released his tax returns. How does he compare to the average millionaire, and the average American?
Space weather has economic impacts on earth
by Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
Rough space weather is leading some flights to change their course, and experts on the lookout for power outages.
Occupy Wall St.
The 'Occupy Igloo' movement
by Christopher Werth
Jan 24, 2012
Tomorrow, global leaders will descend on the snow-covered ski town of Davos in Switzerland. Protestors from the Occupy Movement have set up camp there.
Martha Stewart sued by Macy's over JCPenney deal
by Jennifer Collins
Jan 24, 2012
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is being sued by Macy's. The department store says its exclusive agreement to sell a line of Stewart's merchandise was violated when Stewart announced a deal with JCPenney.
What to expect in the State of the Union
by Juli Niemann
Jan 24, 2012
What economic issues will President Obama likely mention in his State of the Union address?
Solar flares can cause communication problems
by Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
The biggest solar storm in more than six years is blasting the earth with radiation today.
What millionaires pay in taxes
by Jennifer Collins
Jan 24, 2012
Mitt Romney has revealed his tax returns, but how does that compare to others who earn around the same amount of money?
'Pimp My Ride' has its fans in Morocco
by John Laurenson
Jan 24, 2012
Customizing cars is becoming a major craze in Morocco after the American television show “Pimp My Ride” wins many fans.