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Will audiences heed 'The Omen'?
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Jeff Tyler
Jun 5, 2006
Twentieth Century Fox is releasing "The Omen" tomorrow, tied to the 6/6/06 date it has used to market the horror film. But opening a movie on a Tuesday can be scary for the box office. Will it work? Jeff Tyler reports.
Cost of air travel taking off
Jun 5, 2006
The airline industry is struggling against the rising cost of jet fuel. It's already cut costs by renegotiating labor contracts. Now, it's raising prices. But how high can they go? Tess Vigeland reports.
Politicking reigns as midterm elections near
Jun 5, 2006
Democrats accuse President Bush of trying to rally his conservative base with a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. But Republicans say Democrats are doing the same thing by trying to hike the minimum wage. John Dimsdale reports.
Indecency fines going up?
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Jeff Tyler
Jun 5, 2006
The House is expected to vote on a Senate bill this week to hike indecency fines for broadcasters tenfold. But broadcasters are ready to do battle. Jeff Tyler reports.
Sloan Sessions: Vonage IPO
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Scott Jagow
Jun 5, 2006
Newsweek Wall Street editor Alan Sloan and host Scott Jagow dissect last week's disastrous Vonage IPO.
Garcia back on top in Peru
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Dan Grech
Jun 5, 2006
Yesterday in Peru, disgraced former president Alan Garcia beat Ollanta Humala, the fiery candidate backed by Venezuela's Hugo Chavez. Dan Grech reports.
New organic rules
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Janet Babin
Jun 5, 2006
The government this week issues new rules about what food can be labeled organic. Janet Babin has more.
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Air traffic jam
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Alisa Roth
Jun 5, 2006
Today is the deadline for Congress to decide if it wants to intervene in the contract dispute between air traffic controllers and the Federal Aviation Administration. Alisa Roth tells us what's at stake.
Questionable trips for Congressional staff
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Steve Henn
Jun 5, 2006
A special Marketplace investigation reveals lobbyists have spent millions buying face time with Congressional staff members. Steve Henn reports.
Bidding for Europe's growing airport business
Jun 5, 2006
The battle to take over one of Europe's largest airport operators is lifting off. A large Australian bank has joined a consortium led by Goldman Sachs and is poised to make a bid. From London, Stephen Beard reports.