takeaway archive

sort order: page size:

< September 2009

Tuesday, September 1 2009

  • The Takeaway for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 (Final Edition) September 1, 2009

    The Takeaway for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 (Final Edition) (article)

  • [Web Special] The Dangers of Too Much Training September 1, 2009

    The Michigan Wolverines football team is in a heap of trouble. Not just because they had a deplorable 3-9 record last year that was an embarrassment to both the university and t... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Tuesday, September 1, 2009 (Early Edition) September 1, 2009

    Headlines; Taliban (article)

  • Afghanistan: Is the Current Strategy Working? September 1, 2009

    Afghanistan: Is the Current Strategy Working? (episode)

    segments

    • Afghanistan: Is the Current Strategy Working? September 1, 2009

      America's top commander in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal, submitted a strategic review yesterday to General David Petraeus and to NATO. A version of that report will land on...

    • Mickey Mouse Meets The Hulk September 1, 2009

      The children’s entertainment super-giant Walt Disney Corporation announced on Monday that it's acquiring Marvel Inc., the home of such superheroes as Spiderman, Iron Man and Captain A...

    • Push to Fill Kennedy Seat in Massachusetts September 1, 2009

      Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick said yesterday that the state will hold a special election in January to determine who will replace Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. But Patrick al...

    • Leading Indicators: Home Sales on the Rise September 1, 2009

      The National Association of Realtors will release their numbers on pending home sales later this morning; those numbers are predicted to be up for the sixth consecutive month. Louise ...

    • Marking the 70th Anniversary of World War II September 1, 2009

      World War II leaders will join together today for ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the start of the conflict in Europe. Among the leaders are German Chancellor Angela Merkel...

    • In Big Easy, Health Care Still a Challenge September 1, 2009

      When Hurricane Katrina hit, the damage to New Orleans devastated the city's health care system. Four years after the floods, one of the city's biggest hospitals is still closed. As th...

    • Obama Readies his Health Care Plans September 1, 2009

      We check in with Julie Mason, White House correspondent for the Washington Examiner. President Obama seems to be hunkering down and working hard on his health care plans before Congre...

    • Health Care Reform: People Who Like Their Coverage September 1, 2009

      We've hosted roundtable discussions about the pros and cons of health care reform, and talked to people who don't have health insurance, and those who do. For today, we're talking to ...

    • For Athletes, Pre-workout Painkillers May Hurt September 1, 2009

      Taking a painkiller before you hit the track, the soccer field, or the bike path sounds like a smart move if you want to prevent pain and muscle soreness after a workout. But new stud...

    • MLB Playoff Preview September 1, 2009

      Takeaway sports contributor Ibrahim Abdul-Matin joins us to predict the long road to the Major League Baseball playoffs, and that the divisions to watch especially closely are the AL ...

    • Biggest Borrowing Bailed-out Banks Bang Back Bucks September 1, 2009

      Our partners at The New York Times reported that profits collected from eight of the biggest bailed-out banks have fully repaid their debts to the U.S. government. Even though the $4 ...

    • Fraud Claims Cloud Afghan Election Results September 1, 2009

      The second-ever democratic elections in Afghanistan were hailed as a success for democracy, but now the results are being plagued by allegations of fraud. We talk with Brian Katulis, ...

    • Fires Rage Outside of Pasadena September 1, 2009

      September begins the official fire season in California, and already, at least eight fires are burning across the state. One in particular, which is blazing on the mountaintops around...

    • Finding Emotional Sanity After Years of Captivity September 1, 2009

      After 18 years of being held captive, how will Jaycee Dugard break from the emotional and mental stresses that built up during that time?  We talk to Benedict Carey, science reporter ...