March 18, 2010

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  • The California Report

    Prison Population Drops Slightly. Shifting Gears: NUMMI Workers Ready Their Resumes. End Music.

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  • The California Report

    Republican Gubernational Debate #1. Educators Get Pink-Slip Warnings. End Music.

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  • The California Report

    Pink Slip Deadline for CA Teachers. Music Bridge. CA GOP "Energized" at Convention. End Music.

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  • The California Report Magazine

    As the curtain rises on the California GOP convention, Republican candidates for governor and the U.S. Senate are at each others' throats. How will the fight between moderate and conservative Republicans end up? And will the party embrace a State Senator from Bakersfield who just came out as gay?

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  • The California Report

    Trying to Break the Legislative Logjam. State GOP Gathering. California Condor Calling Contest. End Music.

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  • Wachovia Settles Money Laundering Case

    Wachovia Bank has agreed to pay $160 million to settle a federal investigation into laundering of South American drug money. The deal, announced by the U.S. Attorney in Miami, said the bank had laundered the money since at least 2003 using Mexican exchange houses.

  • Dogs Likely Descended From Middle Eastern Wolf

    Scientists have known that modern dogs are descended from wolves, but the specific ancestry hasn't been clear. Now, after analyzing DNA from 85 dog breeds, researchers say that Middle Eastern gray wolves are the likely predecessor of today's pooch.

  • Boomerang Kids Drive Rise Of Extended Family Living

    A new study finds that the number of people in multigenerational households grew by 2.5 million between 2007 and 2008. The trend is fueled by young adults, but older adults are also slightly more likely to share households. Another big factor is the increasingly large share of immigrants living in the U.S.

  • A Village Clings To Hope Amid Dagestan's Dangers

    Dagestan is one of the most violent regions of Russia, squeezed in between Chechyna and the Caspian Sea. It is known mostly for negative things: economic deprivation, violent politics and a simmering Islamist insurgency. But the people of Sulak are trying to stay out of the conflict.

  • Ad Wars Ramp Up As Health Bill Draws Near

    As a health care overhaul bill winds its way towards the finish line, both sides are working to get their opinions heard. As usual, many of them use fear and exaggeration to make their claims. Here's a look at some particularly egregious examples.

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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

  • Wednesday's Art Notes

    A roundup of arts headlines.

  • Is a College Education Essential for Americans?

    A series of debates sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs address whether America needs more college graduates to remain competitive on a global level, or whether the emerging job markets favor people without degrees. Paul Solman moderates.

  • Obama Administration Looks to Overhaul No Child Left Behind

    The Obama administration rolls out its plan to revamp the No Child Left Behind Act this week, aiming to give schools more flexibility in how they evaluate students. Jeffrey Brown talks to two education policy experts.

  • Pope to Address Church Sex Abuse Scandal

    Pope Benedict XVI is speaking out about the child abuse scandals that have riled Catholics in Ireland and Germany. Gwen Ifill talks to John Allen, a journalist with National Catholic Reporter.

  • Abuse Accusations Besiege Catholic Church

    Catholics in Ireland and Germany are seeking apologies and explanations as allegations of child abuse have besieged the Vatican's inner-circle. Gwen Ifill reports.

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Nightly Business Report

  • Broadband Plan

    The Federal Communications Commission wants to make fast, affordable Internet access available to all Americans. In the National Broadband Plan presented to Congress today, the FCC says it will take 10 years and 20 billion dollars to achieve its goal. In tonight's program, Stephanie Dhue examines the impact the plan will have on firms operating in the sector. You can learn more about the plan here.

  • Greece's Finance Minister

    In tonight's program, NBR's Darren Gersh talks with George Papaconstantinou, Greece's Minister of Finance, about his nation's debt crisis. Mr. Papaconstantinou talks about the role speculators have played in destabilizing the Greek economy, and he also talks about whether the crisis will spread to other countries. You can watch the extended interview here and also learn more about Greece's debt crisis.

  • STREET CRITIQUE - Win Thin

    STREET CRITIQUE brings you more analysis of Wall Street trends. Join NBR's Tom Hudson as he interviews leading market strategists and financial experts about market movements and forecasts. On Wednesday, March 3rd, Win Thin of Brown Brothers Harriman is Tom's guest.

  • Richard Fisher on the Economy

    NBR anchor Susie Gharib interviewed Richard Fisher, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, earlier today. Susie asked Fisher to gauge the strength of the economic recovery. She also asked him about interest rates, financial regulatory reform, and much more. An edited version of this interview airs in tonight's program. Watch the extended interview here.

  • MARKET MONITOR - Elaine Garzarelli

    Anchor Tom Hudson gets stock market insight from investing pros. On Friday, February 26th, Elaine Garzarelli of Garzarelli Capital is Tom's guest.

 

Capital Notes Blog

John Myers of The CA Report