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Expert: 'Bad' Breakfast Causes More Harm Than Good

30.09.2008 23:59    cbs2chicago.com
More and more Americans have turned to Starbucks or other fast-food chains to start off their day with coffee. Not surprisingly, many are not only getting their coffee, but also their breakfast from the fast-food giants. The nutritional content for


New Food Origin Labels End Grocery Guessing Game

30.09.2008 23:58    cbs2chicago.com
No more wondering where your hamburger came from, or where your lettuce and tomatoes were grown: Starting this week, shoppers will see lots more foods labeled with the country of origin. It's a law years in the making but timely,

Wall Street, Main Street Worried About Economy

30.09.2008 23:58    cbs2chicago.com
The stalled financial rescue plan in Washington, D.C. had both bankers in Denver's financial district and small business owners worried Monday. Experts said without a bailout, loans for cars, homes, college and businesses would dry up.


Anxiety Persists For Chicago Investors

30.09.2008 23:58    cbs2chicago.com
While stocks staged a partial rebound on Wall Street this morning, the financial markets remain troubled and anxiety is running high across the country, particularly in the Loop financial district. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports.

FDIC Requests Hike In $100,000 Insurance Cap

30.09.2008 23:58    cbs2chicago.com
The agency that protects U.S. bank deposits is asking Congress for temporary authority to boost the $100,000 deposit insurance limit as the government works to contain the financial crisis.

Bailout bill bombed; markets tanked

30.09.2008 23:57    minnesota.publicradio.org
A rescue plan for America's financial markets failed in Congress, and the Dow Jones industrial average plunged 778 points - the biggest single-day point drop in its history. Economic experts join Midday to discuss the bailout bill, the response on

Candidates search for answers on the economy

30.09.2008 23:57    minnesota.publicradio.org
Republican presidential candidate John McCain's top economic advisor addresses the intense economic pressures facing the candidates in this campaign, and the bipartisan struggle to settle on a bailout plan.

Farmers disappointed at low soybean yields

30.09.2008 23:57    minnesota.publicradio.org
The Minnesota soybean harvest is getting started, and there's a bit of disappointment so far in the results. For some farmers, yields are falling short of what they had hoped for and they're also worried about declining crop prices.

Sun Country to defer half of employee pay

30.09.2008 23:57    minnesota.publicradio.org
Mendota Heights-based Sun Country Airlines says it must defer 50 percent of employees' pay through the end of the year to become independent of its parent company, Petters Group Worldwide.

Smart grid offers energy savings

30.09.2008 23:57    minnesota.publicradio.org
The electrical grid is getting smarter. Utilities are installing new technologies that can help consumers save energy and prevent blackouts.

Fingerpointing continues on bailout failure

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
Members of Congress resumed blaming oneanother Tuesday for the House vote rejecting a $700 billion financial system bailout. The news sent stocks down by 777 points, a record level on Wall Street. Pres. Bush will make a statement this morning

Country of origin labels coming to the grocery store

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
Country of Origin Labeling will be required on fresh meat, produce and seafood on Sept. 30th, and phased in over six months. Supporters of the legislation say the labels will help consumers make more informed food choices. But others say

FDIC urges temporary hike in insured deposit limit

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
Congressional leaders scrambled Tuesday tofind enough changes to sell the multibillion-dollar financialrescue to their rank-and-file, with long-distance prodding fromJohn McCain and Barack Obama on the presidential campaign trail.

Star Tribune sued over alleged sexual harassment

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
Female employees in the Star Tribune's mailroom complained about a hostile work environment, and claim the company did not take effective action.

Federal board approves Canadian Pacific merger

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
The federal Surface TransportationBoard has approved the Canadian Pacific Railway Corp.'s proposed acquisition of the Sioux Falls-based Dakota, Minnesota and EasternRailroad.

Petters exec charged with fraud

30.09.2008 23:56    minnesota.publicradio.org
Robert Dean White, a former officer of Petters Co. Inc., was charged today with fraud for creating false purchase orders to lure investors to the company.

Game moves to next level with record takings

30.09.2008 23:56    business.scotsman.com
A RARE note of cheer emerged from the high street today after computer games retailer Game raised sales forecasts and delivered record profits.
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Camera firm pictures new deal

30.09.2008 23:56    business.scotsman.com
CAMERA firm Jessops has reported a fresh decline in sales, but also a deal with HSBC that provides it with crucial long-term funding.
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