2006 DECEMBER
December 21, 2006

Western Blizzard Causes Cancellation of Thousands of Flights
The blizzard in Colorado has led to the cancellation of roughly 2,500 flights. NewsHour reports on what this will mean for travelers in the days ahead.

NOVEMBER
November 22, 2006

Changing Airline Industry Faces Busiest Travel Season of the Year
The Air Transport Association expects a record 25 million people will board U.S. airline flights during the holiday weekend, which comes at a time of increased security regulations. Experts discuss how the aviation industry is handling the heavy flow of traffic.

  

November 15, 2006

U.S. Airways Looks to Buy Delta for $8 Billion
U.S. Airways proposed an $8 billion takeover of bankrupt Delta Air Lines on Wednesday, which would create one of the world's largest carriers. An expert talks about the impacts on the industry if the deal goes through.

  

OCTOBER
October 11, 2006

Small Plane Crashes into New York High-rise
A small plane registered to New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle crashed into a high-rise apartment building in Manhattan's Upper East Side in an apparent accident Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER
September 15, 2006

Ford Cuts 10,000 Workers, Closes Two Factories
In a round of new closings and layoffs, The Ford Motor Company announced Friday the elimination of 10,000 white-collar jobs and two more plant closings, up to 16 from previous cuts. Guests discuss the drastic efforts to save the automaker, effects on its workers and the flagging U.S. auto industry.

  

September 14, 2006

Officials Propose New Regulations to Prevent Rollovers
Federal regulators are proposing new car safety rules designed to prevent rollovers. An official at the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety explains the new regulations.

  

September 14, 2006

Airport Officials Work to Implement New Bomb Detection Systems
Last month's thwarted bomb plot on transatlantic flights by British police prompted transportation authorities to issue new security restrictions and pay greater attention to the need for better bomb detection devices.

  

September 8, 2006

New Method for Identifying Suspicious Persons Used at Some Airports
Five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, aviation security continues to evolve. Airports are using new techniques for identifying suspicious travellers, including "behavior pattern recognition."

  

AUGUST
August 16, 2006

Suspects Held Without Charges in UK-U.S. Airline Bomb Plot
A British judge agreed to extend the warrants of the 24 people suspected in a plot to bomb transatlantic flights until next week. British law dictates a maximum of 28 days for suspects to be held without charge. A reporter speaks about the developing investigation.

  

August 14, 2006

Government Adjusts Airline Passenger Screening Rules
The Transportation Security Administration eased restrictions on airline passengers Sunday, while the Department of Homeland Security moved the terror threat level down a notch on flights from Britain. TSA chief Kip Hawley discusses the new security measures.

  

August 10, 2006

Airline Industry Will Pay the Price for the Foiled Terror Plot
With the tightening of airport security in order to prevent terrorist attacks, passengers are challenged with abiding by stricter rules and regulations and longer travel time. An industry expert discusses how the foiled airline terror plot will affect the airline industry and traveling.

  

August 10, 2006

Experts Analyze UK Airline Terror Plot and Terrorism at Large
A terrorist plot to blow up airliners using liquid explosives was disrupted Thursday in London. Experts Magnus Ranstorp and Daniel Benjamin discuss the terror plot, the plotters and their choice of weapons.

  

August 10, 2006

Airline Terror Plot Foiled in UK Soon Before Planned Bombings
British authorities announced Thursday that they disrupted a conspiracy to bomb multiple flights to the United States. The attackers planned to use liquid explosives and focus their attacks on flights to New York, Washington D.C., and California. Officials said the plot was close to being carried out when it was halted.

  

August 7, 2006

Focus on Fuel Standards Increases Along with Price of Gas
As the price of oil balloons and trips to the gas pump cost more, U.S. fuel economy standards are coming under renewed scrutiny for their impact on global warming.

August 7, 2006

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View fuel economy standards and actual road results for cars and light trucks since 1978.

JULY
July 12, 2006

Fatal Boston Tunnel Collapse Reignites Debate over Project
Several tons of concrete from a Boston tunnel fell on a car Monday night, killing a 38-year-old woman and renewing criticism of the Big Dig -- America's most expensive highway project.

  

July 7, 2006

Three Arrested in Plot to Bomb New York City Tunnels
New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly discusses the arrest of three al-Qaida followers suspected of plotting to set off explosives in the Holland Tunnel and PATH railway tunnels under the Hudson River this fall.

  

July 4, 2006

Space Shuttle Discovery Launches After Delays
After two delays and a year of troubleshooting, NASA successfully launched the space shuttle Discovery Tuesday sending seven astronauts to the International Space Station.

  

JUNE
June 5, 2006

Global Warming Presents New Business Opportunities
As various groups push to raise awareness of the adverse effects of global warming and energy prices continue to rise, companies are advertising greener, cleaner products that may cost a little more.

  

MAY
May 3, 2006

ConocoPhillips CEO Defends Oil Company Profits
Oil prices have risen nearly 50 percent in the last year raising questions about oil company profits and who benefits from higher prices at the pump. ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva discusses his company's revenues and reinvesting in energy production.

  

May 2, 2006

Debate Continues in Congress About Fixing Big Oil
Although the nationwide average price for gas fell by a penny over the weekend, the debate returned to Capitol Hill today. Two senators discuss current and future legislation in Congress to stop rising gas prices.

  

APRIL
April 20, 2006

Wagoner Attempts to Pave Road Ahead for GM
In response to continued profit losses, General Motor's CEO Rich Wagoner plans a restructuring of the company to cut operating costs and compete in global markets. Paul Solman discusses the plans with Wagoner.

  

April 13, 2006

Rising Gas Costs Increase Appeal of Biofuels
Rising gas prices have increased the interest in alternative fuel sources such as biodiesel made from old cooking oil and ethanol made from corn. Paul Solman reports.

  

April 12, 2006

Gas Prices Continue to Soar
The U.S. Energy Department forecast Tuesday that gasoline will average two dollars and sixty two cents a gallon this summer. An expert explains what's behind the higher prices.

  

April 4, 2006

America's Infrastructure Needs Crucial Repairs
Ray Suarez discusses infrastructure problems and a new proposal that calls for significant investment and less politicization with Felix Rohatyn, a trustee at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C.

MARCH
March 30, 2006

UAE and the United States Work to Mend Fences after the Failed Ports Deal
Today a Senate committee began drafting legislation to change how business deals involving America's so-called "national security assets" are reviewed, in an effort to heal bruised relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States. A report on the broader campaign to mend fences.

March 23, 2006

General Motors Announces Sale of Mortgage Division
General Motors, the world's largest automaker, announced that it will sell a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division after it offered to buyout more than 115,000 hourly workers on Wednesday. Two guests discuss what this means for the future of General Motors and other auto companies.

  

March 9, 2006

Dubai Ports Pledges to Transfer Ports to U.S. Entity
Under intense political pressure, Dubai Ports World announced Thursday it would transfer the operations of its U.S. ports to an American firm. Two experts assess the political and business forces shaping Thursday's announcement and what may be next in the ongoing fight over the control of American ports.

  

March 8, 2006

Port Deal Roils Republican Ranks
House Republicans have drafted legislation that would block a Dubai company from managing several U.S. ports, despite President Bush's promise to veto any such measures. Republican Reps. Jack Kingston of Georgia and Darrell Issa of California discuss the developing chasm.

  

FEBRUARY
February 28, 2006

Senate Holds Hearings on Dubai Port Deal
Bush administration officials were questioned closely at two Senate hearings Tuesday about a seaport deal that would allow a Dubai company to take over shipping operations at six major U.S. ports. Kwame Holman reports on port politics at the capital.

  

February 27, 2006

Debate Highlights Spotty Nature of U.S. Port Security
The debate over allowing a company from the United Arab Emirates to run six U.S. seaports has raised questions about overall security inspections at America's major seaports. Two guests discuss current safety precautions.

  

February 24, 2006

Arab Company Agrees to Delay Port Takeover
A United Arab Emirates company has agreed to delay its takeover of operations at six major U.S. seaports, giving the Bush administration time to convince skeptical lawmakers the handover would not threaten port security.

February 23, 2006

Experts Debate the Security of Foreign-Run Ports
After a background report, experts debate a controversial deal to transfer management of terminals at six U.S. ports to a state-owned company in the United Arab Emirates.

  

February 22, 2006

Political Pressure Grows to Stop Dubai Ports Deal
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers called on President Bush to stop a contract that would put a state owned company in the United Arab Emirates in charge of America's largest seaports.

  

February 21, 2006

Officials Debate Impact of Dubai Port Deal
President Bush defended a deal to allow a state-run business in the United Arab Emirates to run six U.S. ports despite opposition from Congress over domestic security concerns. Following a background report, two guests give their opposing views on the controversy.

  

February 10, 2006

President Declares America 'Addicted' to Oil
In his 2006 State of the Union address, President Bush called for an end to the U.S. 'addiction' to foreign oil. Energy analysts assess his proposals and their chances for success in a highly politicized climate.

  

February 3, 2006

Ferry Sinks Off Coast of Egypt
A ferry traveling from Saudi Arabia to Egypt across the Red Sea sank overnight carrying 1,272 passengers and around 100 crew members.

JANUARY
January 23, 2006

Ford to Cut Up to 30,000 Jobs
Ford Motor Co., America's second largest automaker, announced restructuring plans Monday that will cut 25,000 to 30,000 jobs and idle 14 plants by 2012.

January 12, 2006

General Motors Faces Financial Hurdles
Pensions, health care benefits and a costly jobs bank create steep cost disadvantages for General Motors compared to foreign car manufacturers.

  

January 5, 2006

Rise and Fall of Independence Air
The low-cost airline Independence Air has made its last flight. A report looks at the rise and fall of the airline and what its closure means for the industry.