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Monday, July 16 2012

  • Today's Takeaway | July 16, 2012 July 16, 2012

    Is a bank like Barclays too big to indict? | DirecTV and Viacom fight towards 'à la carte' cable programming | The Agenda: Obama in Ohio, Volcker rule, Ben Bernake | Bain Capital unli... (episode)

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    • Are Banks Too Big to Prosecute? July 16, 2012

      The Justice Department is said to be preparing cases against financial institutions in response to the Libor scandal, but Barclays has signed a non-prosecution agreement and is paying...

    • The End of the Cable Package July 16, 2012

      <p>Cable subscribers are paying for the shows they watch &mdash; and many they don't watch, too. '&Agrave;&nbsp;la carte' pricing could change all that.</p>

    • This Week's Agenda: Obama in Ohio and the Volcker Rule July 16, 2012

      <p>This week's agenda with The Atlantic's Molly Ball and the Wall Street Journal's Kirsten Grind: the Obama campaign in Ohio, the Volcker rule, and Ben Bernake's big week.</p>

    • Romney and Bain Capital Remain a Forefront Issue July 16, 2012

      Among all the businesses that come and go from the headlines, Bain Capital is one that will not be escaping coverage any time soon. Romney and his campaign say that Obama's focus on R...

    • Why Guantanamo Bay Is Still Open July 16, 2012

      <p>On his third day in office, President Obama signed an executive order to close Guantanamo Bay&rsquo;s detention camp, but "Gitmo" remains open. So what happened?</p>

    • Former Bain Capital Executive Says Romney "Legally" Remained with Bain Beyond 1999 July 16, 2012

      President Obama’s campaign continues its pressure on Romney to release his full tax records. If Bain’s SEC filings listed him as its chief executive from 1999 to 2003, they say, why d...

    • Growing Pressure with Chinese Government Begins to Boil July 16, 2012

      Two months ago, Chinese civil rights activist and law student Chen Guangcheng escaped house arrest and found refuge at the American embassy in Beijing. Shortly thereafter, he and his ...

    • Jetstream Delivering Unusual Weather All Summer July 16, 2012

      <p>Many places across the world are experiencing unusual weather, from never-ending rains in Britain to extreme flooding in Japan. Are all these weather oddities a coincidence, or could they all be related?</p>

    • The Struggle to Find Adulthood Friends July 16, 2012

      The friendships we develop as children are vital to our social and emotional growth, confidence, and general happiness. But what happens when we become adults — with children of our o...

    • What Will Be the State of Security at the London Olympics? July 16, 2012

      <p>With only 11 days until the Olympic Games opens in London, thousands of athletes and officials are pouring into the British capital. But there are some serious concerns about security preparations for the Games.</p>