May 21 EBay asks customers to change passwords after cyberattack By Ariel Min Auction site eBay urged all of its users to reset their passwords Wednesday after hackers attacked a database that contained encrypted passwords and other data of more than 233 million customers. Continue reading
May 21 Federal investigation reveals little oversight of U.S. chemical plants By Hope Yen, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The government has no way of fully knowing which U.S. chemical facilities stock ammonium nitrate, the substance that exploded last year at a Texas fertilizer plant and killed 14 people, congressional investigators say. Outdated federal policies, poor information… Continue reading
May 21 Why one economist isn’t running with the bulls: Dow 5,000 remains closer than you think By Terry Burnham The impending end of the government's unprecedented monetary and fiscal policies will be a revelatory moment for the U.S. economy. Will the market continue booming without those interventions? Terry Burnham isn't buying that it will. Continue reading
May 21 Any misconduct at the VA will be punished, Obama says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Seeking to head off a growing furor over veterans' health care, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that allegations of misconduct at Veterans Affairs hospitals are "dishonorable" and will be not be tolerated by his administration. Continue reading
May 21 House GOP blocks votes on military immigration measure By Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders on Wednesday blocked any votes on immigration legislation, raising doubts about the prospects for election-year action on overhauling the nation’s laws. The Rules Committee voted early Wednesday against allowing votes on a measure offering citizenship… Continue reading
May 21 Government wants airlines to disclose the true cost of a ticket By Joan Lowy, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Going to bat for confused passengers, the government is proposing that airlines be required to disclose fees for basic items like checked bags, assigned seats and carry-on bags so consumers know the true cost of flying. Under new… Continue reading
May 20 Watch Will Justice Department’s crackdown on Credit Suisse lead to more bank prosecutions? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 20 Watch How the AT&T-DIRECTV merger affects consumers By PBS News Hour AT&T, the second largest wireless provider in the nation, announced its purchase of satellite television giant DIRECTV for nearly $50 billion. The companies said the takeover will allow for more bundling of mobile, TV and Internet plans, and they will… Continue watching
May 20 Watch In ‘Haunted Empire,’ a look at life at Apple after Steve Jobs By PBS News Hour It's been a little more than two years since the founder and creative force behind Apple died at age 56. What does the transition of leadership mean for the future of one of the most iconic American tech companies? Hari… Continue watching
May 20 Watch NIH orders scientists to test new drugs on animals of both sexes By PBS News Hour The National Institutes of Health announced that it will require scientists to test new drugs on both male and female animals. Until now, most early trials have been conducted on males. Judy Woodruff joins Dr. Janine Clayton of National Institutes… Continue watching