Is Venice doomed to go under?

Jun 12, 2006
Billions have been spent to save Venice from sinking into the sea. Now there's debate about whether it's worth all that money to save the storied city. Stephen Beard reports.

Libya could offer more than oil

Jun 12, 2006
The US has plans to remove Libya from its blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism and restore diplomatic relations. But, says writer and commentator Reza Aslan, we really need to help Libya diversify its economy.

Underdogs of war, part 2

Jun 12, 2006
Gone are the days when American soldiers cooked chow and did their own laundry. Now contractors in Iraq do those duties, and the workers come from all over the world. Ben Gilbert reports.

Sustainable banking winners

Jun 12, 2006
Banks are realizing that companies with a green bent are a sound financial investment. Sam Eaton reports.

Small arms = big bucks for China

Jun 12, 2006
A report from Amnesty International finds covert Chinese arms exports are stoking conflicts in hot spots around the world. Jocelyn Ford reports.

Antarctic tourism

Jun 12, 2006
Among the issues on the agenda for today's meeting of signatories to the Antarctic Treaty: What, if anything, should be done about the growing tourism trade to the frozen continent? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Is Venice doomed?

Jun 12, 2006
Billions have been spent to save Venice from sinking into the sea. Now there's debate about whether too much money is going toward saving the storied city. Stephen Beard reports.

For public good, not for profit.

But can it get rid of the lampshade?

Jun 9, 2006
A French company is looking to bring to the United States its purported hangover cure. Stephen Beard reports on the product's claims . . . and its limitations.

Nike looks for a new pitch

Jun 9, 2006
The World Cup kicks off today in Germany. Adidas has traditionally dominated the soccer arena. But as Marketplace's Tess Vigeland reports, Nike is making a bigger push than ever to win over the sport's fans.

Hangover cure on the way

Jun 9, 2006
A French court has lifted the country's ban on a hangover cure said to work by quickly removing alcohol from the bloodstream. Now the makers of Security Feel Better are eager to step up sales. Stephen Beard reports.