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Keeping a head above water in Alaska

Nov 11, 2005
Global warming has the water rising in the Native Alaskan village of Newtok. And as Aliza Sherman Risdahl reports, residents have few options.

Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2005
Today is Veterans Day, and Jeff Tyler checks in on the economic status of the nation's retired warriors.

Who's minding the kids?

Nov 11, 2005
The Census Bureau reports that six in 10 children under five are in childcare, and as Sarah Gardner reports, kids don't have just one minder looking after them.

New pension accounting rules

Nov 11, 2005
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued new rules requiring that a company's pension obligations be included on its balance sheet. As Dan Grech reports, the change could lead to lower earnings and shareholder dividends.