Mar 22, 2006

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Screen Actors Guild considers strike

by Tess Vigeland

Mar 22, 2006

Tonight, members of the Screen Actors Guild meet in New York to talk about a possible strike against television producers. The two sides are battling over how actors are paid for reruns of cable shows. Tess Vigeland reports.

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China imposes consumption taxes

by Jocelyn Ford

Mar 22, 2006

China appears to be getting more serious about the environment. Next month, the government will impose a 20% tax on gas-guzzling cars. There'll even be a charge on disposable chopsticks. Jocelyn Ford reports.

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Breakfast at IKEA

by Kyle James

Mar 22, 2006

In Europe, the Swedish furniture stores have become a destination. Some have restaurants inside, and the eateries have taken on a life of their own. Kyle James reports from Berlin.

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Possible heart danger from ADHD drugs

by Helen Palmer

Mar 22, 2006

An FDA panel says drugs that control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta -- could be dangerous to the heart. Some 4 million Americans take them. Helen Palmer reports.