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The California Report

Do You Want 230 Calories With That?

Fast-food and chain restaurants in California now have to provide consumers with lists of the calories of the food they serve.

 
 
Listener Voices

Perspectives | Jul 3, 2009

111 Words

John Storella cites two short passages in the Declaration of Independence that sum up the entire philosophy of American governance.
Host: John Storella

Perspectives | Jul 2, 2009

American Journey

When Poonam Mulherkar arrived in America she was a frightened, homesick young girl from Mumbai. But as she heads back to India, she's a grown woman transformed by her American experience.
Host: Poonam Mulherkar

 
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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
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    The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.

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    Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.

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Nightly Business Report
  • STREET CRITIQUE - Michael Farr

    Anchor Paul Kangas interviews market strategists and financial experts about Wall Street trends. On Wednesday, July 1st, Michael Farr of Farr, Miller, and Washington is Paul's guest.

  • Second Quarter Wrap with Sam Stovall

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  • Madoff Victim Speaks

    A judge will sentence financier Bernie Madoff on Monday for masterminding a Ponzi scheme that robbed investors of billions of dollars. Many of Madoff's victims are speaking out, calling for Madoff to receive the maximum punishment. NBR's Jeff Yastine spoke with one of these victims, Stephanie Halio, who says her family's middle-class life has been turned upside down by Madoff. A portion of the interview airs in tonight's program. You can watch the complete interview here.

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