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News Wrap: Stocks Boosted by July Spending Numbers,...

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 2m 46s

News Wrap: Stocks Boosted by July Spending Numbers, Irene's Smaller Cost

In other news Monday, Wall Street rallied on relief that Hurricane Irene caused less damage than originally feared and word that consumer spending rose in July by the most in five months. Also, President Obama nominated Alan Krueger to chair his Council of Economic Advisers.

08/29/2011

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Drug Shortages Force Tough Choices for Patients, Doctors

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 8m 38s | Drug Shortages Force Tough Choices for Patients, Doctors (8m 38s)

Emergency Departments Struggle With Growing Drug Shortages

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 1m 37s | Headline: Emergency Departments Struggle With Growing Drug Shortages (1m 37s)

Gadhafi's Family Flees, but Hunt Remains for Libyan Leader

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 5m 33s | Gadhafi's Family Flees, but Hunt Remains for Libyan Leader (5m 33s)

Hurricane Irene's Cost May Hit $7B as Pricey East Coast...

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 10m | Hurricane Irene's Cost May Hit $7B as Pricey East Coast Cleanup Begins (10m)

Tar Sands Pipeline Plan Renews Energy vs. Environment Debate

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 11m 16s | Tar Sands Pipeline Plan Renews Energy vs. Environment Debate (11m 16s)

Weekly Poem: 'All I Know About Love' by Lynnell Edwards

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 1m 42s | Lynell Edwards reads "All I Know About Love" from her book, "The Highwayman's Wife." (1m 42s)

What Does Data Reveal About the Geography of Marriage?

Clip: 8/29/2011 | 9m 1s | What Does Data Reveal About the Geography of Marriage? (9m 1s)

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