Mar 14, 2006

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Google fights search seizures

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Mar 14, 2006

Google seems to be have no fear about taking on the government. Today, the search engine does battle with the Justice Department at a hearing in California. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Senate looking into oil mergers

by Sam Eaton

Mar 14, 2006

Today, executives from the nation's six largest oil companies go before a Senate committee. They'll be asked to explain whether mergers have anything to do with their gushing profits. Sam Eaton reports.

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Big marketing opportunity: animal names

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 14, 2006

A few days ago, scientists discovered a new species of animal in the Pacific that looks like a hairy lobster. Researchers named it Kiwa hirsuta. They also blew a golden chance to make some money, says commentator Natasha Loder.

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Recognizing drug courts' success

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 14, 2006

In Washington today, an event to celebrate the success of the nation's drug courts -- and to elbow the folks in Congress who slashed the program's funding last year. Jeff Tyler reports.