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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A 'Happy Burden': Reflections On The Medal Of Honor

On the 150th anniversary of the nation's highest military honor, two recipients share their stories. While badly wounded and under heavy fire, recalls one Vietnam War veteran, "what goes through your mind is the understanding that if you don't do something ... then everything is lost."

Brazil Outshines Other BRIC Economies

One of the most powerful forces of change has been the dramatic economic growth in Brazil, Russia, India and China. Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management Jim O'Neill coined the term BRIC, an acronym for those four countries, ten years ago when he began to zero in on their economies. O'Neill talks to Renee Montagne about his book The Growth Map.

Why Do Americans Bother To Fly Over The Holidays?

Airline travel has become unpleasant — what with long lines and numerous fees. Linda Wertheimer talks to Seth Kaplan of Airline Weekly about the business behind air travel, airlines and airfare.

Egyptian Women Protest Army Abuses Against Them

Thousands of women marched in the streets of Cairo Tuesday rallying against their treatment by Egyptian security forces. The march came on the heels of video images of soldiers beating and stripping female demonstrators during recent protests in Tahrir Square.

Auto Trips Dominate Holiday Season Travel

Despite the best efforts of airlines, AAA reports the car will remain the main mode of transportation this holiday season. Nearly a third of Americans will travel by car over the holidays.

In A Year Of Partisan Brawls, Congress Goes One More Round

At stake are billions of dollars in tax breaks and unemployment benefits for millions of Americans set to expire Jan. 1, after the House rejected a bill that would have extended jobless benefits and the payroll tax holiday for two months.

Romney Focuses On N.H. Primary Over Iowa Caucuses

Former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney is on a campaign swing through New Hampshire. With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Romney is instead shoring up his position in the state that is key to his primary campaign strategy.

Online Holiday Sales Up 15 Percent Over 2010

Online retail sales this holiday season have reached $32 billion to date. That's a 15 percent increase over last year. And for the first time, a sizable number of shoppers — about 8 to 9 percent — used their smartphone or tablets to purchase items.

U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Computers Hacked

The computer system of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was breached by hackers in China. The Wall Street Journal reports the attacks targeted employees who focus on Asia policy. The FBI discovered the breach in 2010 and alerted the Chamber, which has since worked to overhaul its cyber-security system.

North Korea Ups Police Presence After Kim's Death

North Korea has tightened internal security since the announcement of the death of its leader Kim Jong Il. Kim had picked his son Kim Jong Un to replace him, and while it's not official yet, there are indications that the transition is moving forward.

6-Year-Old British Boy Wins $4,700 Pie In Raffle

Mince pies are a centuries-old Christmas tradition. And this year, a six-year-old boy in England won the most expensive mince pie in the world. A London pie maker raffled it off. To make the $4,7000 dessert, he used rare ingredients. And, buried in the holiday treat was a solid platinum coin worth nearly $1,000.

CNN's Piers Morgan Testifies In Phone-Hacking Case

CNN host Piers Morgan testified by video conference Tuesday before the panel investigating British press practices. Morgan has repeatedly denied allowing phone hacking while he was a high-profile tabloid editor in London.

Pen Removed 25 Years After Woman Swallowed It

A British woman's husband and doctor didn't believe her when she said she swallowed a pen. Now, they are eating their words. The woman just had the pen removed. She's in good health, and the pen still works too.

Booming Buffalo Market Comes With Growing Pains

More consumers are turning to buffalo meat as a healthier choice that's often better for the environment. South Dakota is the biggest producer of buffalo, and ranchers there say their biggest challenge is keeping up with the demand.

Romney, Gingrich Spar Over Negative Super PAC Ads

There's a spirited debate going on between GOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. A Super PAC called Restore Our Future is running negative ads against Gingrich on Romney's behalf. Gingrich called on Romney to get the ads off the air. Romney responded by saying the law does not allow him to communicate with a Super PAC.

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Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.

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Nutrition Group Says Chocolate Milk Is OK, No Need For Aspartame

The nation's largest group of nutritionists is urging the FDA to reject the dairy industry's petition to change the definition of milk. The petition aims to allow aspartame or other alternatives to be used to sweeten milk in an effort to boost consumption in schools.

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