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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

U.S. Hispanics Choose Churches Outside Catholicism

As their numbers grow in the U.S., Latinos are not only changing where and how they worship; they're also beginning to affect the larger Christian faith.

Palestinians Try Alternate U.N. Route, Worrying U.S.

As their U.N. membership bid languishes, the Palestinians are applying for full membership in another U.N. agency. The bid to join UNESCO as a full member complicates matters for the U.S., which provides about 20 percent of the agency's budget.

Fight Over Nuclear Plant Draws N.Y. Political Heavies

The state's popular Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to close the aging Indian Point nuclear plant because of safety concerns, but the company that owns the facility has enlisted former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani as its spokesman to keep the plant open.

Protesting Austerity Moves, Unions Shut Down Greece

A two-day national strike of both private and public workers has begun in Greece. The strike, in protest of the government's austerity measures, is expected to practically close down the country — with no flights, ferries, buses or rail service.

Israelis Mark Shalit's First Full Day Of Freedom

Images of a pale and clearly shaken Gilad Shalit dominate Israeli television screens, as the country celebrates his release after five years in captivity. The Israeli soldier was released from Hamas captivity on Tuesday.

GOP Voters In Arizona Grade The Candidates' Debate

Members of the Saddlebrooke Republican Club — former business people, ex-military and government workers who retired to Arizona from all over — watched the presidential hopefuls on TV. They said no candidate stood out as the clear winner but that the top issue this election is jobs.

American Airlines To Report 3rd Quarter Earnings

Most U.S. airlines are turning a profit these days but not American. The carrier is expected to announce on Wednesday that it lost money in the third quarter.

3-Seat, Mini-Sub Offers Underwater View

In Florida this month, wealthy daredevils can check out a hot new accessory for their yachts: a three-seat submarine. In the past, some small submersibles have been used by drug smugglers. But the submarine on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, is aimed at millionaires and billionaires who want to explore the ocean's depths.

Ask Nevada: Do Low Taxes, Less Regs Create Jobs?

Las Vegas played host to Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate. In 2008, Nevada voted heavily in favor of Barack Obama. But the state has suffered greatly during the economic downturn which may play into the upcoming 2012 election. David Damore, a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, talks to Ari Shapiro about the importance of Nevada in national politics.

Sides Debate U.S. Record Number Of Deportations

The federal government deported nearly 400,000 people in the last fiscal year, and more than half of those deported were convicted criminals. Critics say the Obama administration is not doing enough to curb illegal immigration. While others say the government is coming down too hard on immigrant communities — breaking up families and too often deporting people who've done little or nothing wrong.

Greek Parliament To Vote On New Austerity Package

When it votes Friday, the Greek parliament is expected to pass most of the government's new austerity measures. They include wage and job cuts, a property tax and a change to national collective bargaining. Opponents fear this could mean the end of the minimum wage, and leave Greeks competing for jobs with below-subsistence wages.

Prisoner Exchange May Not Speed Mideast Talks

Palestinians have been celebrating the release of nearly 500 prisoners in an exchange with Israel that freed Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. It will be weeks before the second phase of the prisoner exchange takes place. Washington has offered a new meeting of the Mideast Quartet as a sign peacekeeping efforts are still alive, but few expect progress.

Gloves Come Off At GOP Debate In Las Vegas

Republican presidential candidates took turns explaining why they think Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan is really a big zero. And Mitt Romney and Rick Perry swapped criticism in unusually personal and biting terms.

Apple's Earnings Disappoint Wall Street

Shares in Apple dropped more than 6 percent, after the company said quarterly profits rose only 54 percent over last year. Investors are used to Apple blowing past expectations.

Bernanke To Communicate Better With The Public

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was reflecting on the lessons learned during the financial crisis. He suggested the central bank could do a better job of communicating with the public. David Wessel, of The Wall Street Journal, talks to Ari Shapiro about why the Federal Reserve and its chairman are very unpopular these days.

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