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Juror Booted From Clemens Trial For Sleeping
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:52 AM
At the perjury trial of pitching great Roger Clemens Tuesday, a judge sent a jury member home after saying she was "obviously sleeping." She's the second juror to fall asleep and be ordered to leave.
Restaurant Runs Out Of All-You-Can-Eat Fish
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:47 AM
Bill Wisth recently went to Chuck's Place outside Milwaukee, Wis., for the all-you-can-eat fish fry. But after he ate 12 pieces of fish, the restaurant said they were out of fish. Wisth, who cried false advertising, plans a weekly picket outside the restaurant.
Debt Ceiling Debate Is Revived In Washington
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned on Tuesday that the U.S. will likely hit its debt limit sometime before the end of the year. At the same event in Washington, House Speaker John Boehner promised that any increase in the nation's debt ceiling would have to be accompanied by corresponding budget reductions. .
Portugal Looks Back On 1 Year Since Its Bailout
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
In Portugal, austerity has meant up to a 30 percent pay cut for civil servants. Unemployment is at more than 15 percent, and the economy continues to shrink. The European Union recently warned the Portuguese people may have to sacrifice even more.
Appeals Court Moves Toward Identifying Donors
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
A ruling this week by a federal appeals court means non-profit groups running one type of political campaign ad will no longer be able to keep their donors secret. The appellate order, however, could be appealed.
Political Limbo May Further Erode Greece's Stability
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Greece will hold new elections next month after leaders failed to form a government this week. The political uncertainty has raised fears that the heavily indebted country will be forced to exit the eurozone.
Certain Ford Retirees Face Major Pension Decision
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Ford Motor Company is making tens of thousands of white-collar retirees decide whether they want to keep getting their pension in monthly installments, or get a lump sum payout. Ford sees the unprecedented move as a way to reduce the company's liabilities.
Yankee Candles' New Scents Are Made For Men
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Fragrances for the man candles include Riding Mower, which smells like freshly cut grass, and First Down, which has the smell of orange and leather.
'Cloud City': Like Walking Inside A Kaleidoscope
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
A new exhibit has opened on the roof of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's called "Cloud City." The piece stands 28 feet tall, and is composed of 16 many-sided pods.
Majority Of Shareholders Still Support JPMorgan
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
JPMorgan Chase hosted its annual shareholder meeting in Tampa Tuesday, and it was the first chance for shareholders to weigh in on the banks problems. News the bank lost at least $2 billion in a botched trading strategy gave fresh fodder to critics who want banks to be more tightly regulated.
Atlanta Opens New International Air Terminal
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
The $1.4 billion project includes 12 new gates and eight security checkpoints. It's designed to allow international travelers to bypass Atlanta's main terminal. Officials hope it will attract more international businesses to Georgia.
Post Taliban, Saad Mohseni Builds Media Empire
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Morning Edition's Renee Montagne winds down her reporting from the Afghan capital Kabul with a look at how the country's media landscape has changed in the decade since the fall of the Taliban. She sits down with Saad Mohseni, who has built a media empire over nearly 10 years.
Fischer, Kerrey Win Senate Primary In Nebraska
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Nebraska state Senator Deb Fischer won the Republican nomination Tuesday to run for a U.S. Senate seat in November. She will face former Senator Bob Kerrey, a Democrat who represented the state from 1988-2000.
Testimony Winds Down In Edwards Corruption Trial
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
This could be the last day of testimony in the John Edwards trial. Edwards was a rising star in the Democratic Party until an extramarital affair derailed his political ambitions. He's charged with accepting secret payments of almost a million dollars to cover up the affair and pregnancy.
Bershire Hathaway Buy 10 Million Shares Of GM
Wednesday, May 16 2012 08:00 AM
Berkshire Hathaway, owned by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, spent more than $200 million on the car company. It's the first time Berkshire has invested in an American automaker.