takeaway archive

sort order: page size:

< May 2009

Thursday, May 21 2009

  • Does a Better Career Bring You Happiness? May 21, 2009

    A new study looks at the social gains that women have made in the past decades. Does a better job make you a happier person? The study says no. What do you think? What's your take? L... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Thursday, May 21, 2009 (Early Edition) May 21, 2009

    Headlines; Alleged terrorists arrested (article)

  • A Terror Plot in New York City May 21, 2009

    A Terror Plot in New York City (episode)

    segments

    • A Terror Plot in New York City May 21, 2009

      The FBI and NYPD are hailing the arrests of four men in an alleged plot to bomb two synagogues in New York City. Officials say the men were also plotting to shoot down military planes...

    • A Long Way From Home: The Pirate's Day In Court May 21, 2009

      After the U.S. Navy rescued the captain of the Maersk Alabama (he was being held hostage by Somali pirates), one lone pirate survived. The teenager, Abduhl Wali-i-Musi, is being indic...

    • Will Michael Vick Go to The Dogs? May 21, 2009

      Michael Vick was released from prison in Leavenworth, Kansas yesterday morning after being locked up for 19 months on charges related to running a dog fighting ring. He will spend...

    • Iran Launches a Presidential Campaign -- and a Missile May 21, 2009

      Yesterday Iran claimed it had test-fired an advanced missile that could potentially reach Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned that a nuclear a...

    • After Decades of Progress, Why Aren't Women Happy? May 21, 2009

      Things have changed since the 1970s, especially for women. But a new study published this week in the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that those changes may not be maki...

    • Continuing Coverage of the New York City Bomb Plot May 21, 2009

      New York Times' Police Bureau Chief Al Baker joins The Takeaway with an update on the unfolding terrorism story in New York City. Four men were arrested Wednesday night in what the au...

    • Scary Statistic: Many Detainees Return to Terrorism May 21, 2009

      In advance of President Obama's speech on national security, a report has leaked out that may strengthen opposition to closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The report indicates...

    • National Security: Obama's Plan for Guantanamo Bay May 21, 2009

      This morning President Obama will deliver what the White House is calling a major national security speech. At least part of his speech will detail his plan to close the Guantanamo Ba...

    • Credit Card Reform Won't Reform Our Credit Habits May 21, 2009

      Lawmakers have touted the credit card reform bill heading to the president's desk as "a victory for every American who holds a credit card." But Donna Rosato, a senior writer at Mone...

    • Over The Edge: A Kayaker Sets a Record May 21, 2009

      Tyler Bradt took his kayak off a 186-foot waterfall this month. For fun. After plunging approximately 20 feet underwater and being submerged for about seven seconds, Bradt surfaced fr...

    • Terminator Salvation: Our Romance with Robots May 21, 2009

      Terminator Salvation, the fourth installment of the Terminator franchise, hits theaters today. The film takes place in 2018, an apocalyptic world where humans are outnumbered by m...

    • Busting the Would-Be Bombers May 21, 2009

      The Takeaway is continuing its coverage of the foiled New York City terror plot. Four men were arrested in an alleged plot to bomb two synagogues in New York City and shoot down milit...

    • Update on the New York City Terror Threat May 21, 2009

      After an elaborate sting operation by the FBI, four men were arrested in an alleged plot to bomb two synagogues in the Bronx and to use Stinger missiles against military planes at Ste...