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Tuesday, May 19 2009

  • What is the best prank you've ever pulled? May 19, 2009

    Maybe you're the joker known for pulling pranks on your friends. Maybe you're gullible and always falling for them. Either way, we want to hear some of your proud moments in pranking.... (article)

  • Subway Riders with No Pants? It's 'Improv Everywhere'! May 19, 2009

    For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Networking technology has radically changed how we do many things -- including startling other people. The group Improv Everywhere ... (article)

  • Elizabeth Edwards: We ask the question Oprah wouldn't! May 19, 2009

    For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Elizabeth Edwards lost her son Wade when he was 16. She is living with terminal cancer. She has been through two presidential campaig... (article)

  • Sri Lanka: After War, What? May 19, 2009

    For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Yesterday, the Sri Lankan government declared victory in the 26-year civil war against ethnic Tamil rebels. After such a protracted s... (article)

  • Tell Us How Hospitals Should Get Better May 19, 2009

    Evidence shows that patients with private hospital rooms get better faster. How else could hospitals improve their design to help patients? Private rooms? Longer visiting hours? Let u... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Tuesday, May 19, 2009 (Early Edition) May 19, 2009

    Headlines; New fuel efficiency standards (article)

  • California, Here We Come: New Fuel Standards May 19, 2009

    California, Here We Come: New Fuel Standards (episode)

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    • California, Here We Come: New Fuel Standards May 19, 2009

      The Obama administration is expected to announce new national standards for car emissions and mileage today. The standards are expected to be comparable to the standards California so...

    • No Good News about the Housing Market May 19, 2009

      The Commerce Department says construction of new homes and apartments fell 12.8 percent last month -- the lowest pace in a half-century. Earlier reports had expected the government to...

    • A (Hospital) Room Of One's Own May 19, 2009

      Being in the hospital is bad enough. Then to add insult to whatever injury put you in the hospital, sometimes, you get stuck with a stranger as a roommate. Now a growing body of evide...

    • Invest Like A Woman May 19, 2009

      Warren Buffett invests like a girl. He’s patient and does thorough research. He doesn’t take huge risks. He waits for the right price to buy, and he hold onto stock a long time. All...

    • With the Cold War Over, Arms Are For Hugging May 19, 2009

      The Cold War may be over, but arms control still matters. Russian and U.S. negotiators are beginning talks to make further cuts in nuclear arsenals. The former Cold War rivals are hop...

    • BlackRock Under The Microscope May 19, 2009

      Many Wall Street giants toppled during the financial crisis, but a few giants have been created. One is money manager BlackRock. BlackRock manages $1.3 trillion in assets for a range...

    • Subway Riders with No Pants? It's 'Improv Everywhere'! May 19, 2009

      For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Networking technology has radically changed how we do many things -- including startling other people. The group Improv Everywhere ...

    • Sri Lanka: After War, What? May 19, 2009

      For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Yesterday, the Sri Lankan government declared victory in the 26-year civil war against ethnic Tamil rebels. After such a protracted s...

    • Fuel Economy For the Future May 19, 2009

      President Obama is set to announce today new fuel efficiency standards for American cars. For the first time ever, auto manufacturers will have to meet a national standard. According ...

    • Elizabeth Edwards On Resilience May 19, 2009

      For high quality video, click the "HQ" button. Elizabeth Edwards lost her son Wade when he was 16. She is living with terminal cancer. She has been through two president...