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  • 12:27 PM EST 11/29/2009

    War Tax: "Not In This Economy"

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    On Face The Nation, Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.) told CBS News' Harry Smith that the state of the U.S. economy will make it difficult to implement a "war tax" in Afghanistan.

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  • 10:24 PM EST 11/28/2009

    Driving Along the Silk Road

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    The Silk Road, China's most notorious trade route for the last two millennia, now features thousands of miles of modern expressways. CBS News' Terry McCarthy reports from the oasis city of Turpan.

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  • 10:27 PM EST 11/28/2009

    In Pursuit of Holiday Shoppers

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    Amid a sluggish economy, retailers are targeting this season's holiday buyers in full force. Ben Tracy reports on the latest efforts and bargains which stores are using in an attempt to lure shoppers.

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  • 10:27 PM EST 11/28/2009

    Bargain Hunting, 2.0

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    During this holiday season, Randall Pinkston reports that more and more American shoppers are turning to smartphones and other new devices in an effort to digitally search for the best discounts.

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  • 4:56 PM EST 11/28/2009

    This Christmas, Go Green

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    During this holiday season, one may want to consider more environmentally-friendly decorations which can turn into big savings. Green-living expert Danny Seo provides tips on decorating alternatives.

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  • 11:00 PM EST 11/28/2009

    Black Friday Retail Sales Up 0.5% From '08

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    In Strong Start to Holiday Shopping Season, Much Was Virtual: Average Amount Spent Online Rose 35%

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  • 4:03 PM EST 11/28/2009

    Spend Less, Eat Healthy

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    Frances Largeman-Roth, Author of "Feed the Belly, and Health Magazine's senior food and nutrition editor, tells Chris Wragge about ways families can save big and shop healthy at the supermarket.

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  • 8:22 PM EST 11/27/2009

    Dubai Debt Sparks Uncertainty

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    An embattled Wall Street now faces concerns over debts plaguing the once-prosperous city of Dubai. As Hari Sreenivasan reports, Dubai's setbacks have caused fears of a new potential credit crisis.

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  • 8:23 PM EST 11/27/2009

    Black Friday Frenzy

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    In what has been described as the busiest shopping day of the year, CBS News' Don Teague reports that retailers are nervous over how much consumers will spend as they hit the stores this Black Friday.

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  • 9:30 PM EST 11/27/2009

    Stocks Tumble on Fears over Dubai Debt

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    Investors Worried that Default in Dubai over $60B in Debt Payments Could have Ripple Effect in World Markets

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  • 7:57 AM EST 11/27/2009

    Dubai Sparks Market Tumble

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    Worldwide markets fell after Dubai announced $60 Billion debt due to costly construction projects. Sheila MacVicar reports.

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  • 9:30 PM EST 11/27/2009

    Shoppers Seek out Black Friday Bargains

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    Early Reports Suggest Renewed Holiday Spending Vigor as Retailers Offer Expanded Hours and Deep Discounts

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  • 9:47 PM EST 11/26/2009

    Gray Thursday, Black Friday

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    The holiday shopping season is off to an early start as some stores are opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. As Hari Sreenivasan reports, before Black Friday comes Gray Thursday

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  • 9:38 PM EST 11/26/2009

    Lending Happiness

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    During this recession, many children are deprived from something as simple as a toy, but now a toy loan program is bringing the spirit of the holidays to kids in need. Bill Whitaker has the story.
    For more information, Please Visit http://dpss.lacounty.gov/dpss/toyloan/default.cfm

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  • 8:43 PM EST 11/26/2009

    Legacy of 'The Silk Road'

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    China has changed dramatically since "The Silk Road" route faded into history, but some Chinese wonder whether the change has been for the better. Terry McCarthy reports.

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  • 8:43 PM EST 11/26/2009

    Lost Generation of Workers

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    It is a tough holiday season for many Americans out of work. For young people, unemployment is higher as they try to start a career in the middle of a recession. Kelly Wallace reports.

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  • 4:00 PM EST 11/26/2009

    Thanksgiving No Holiday for World Markets

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    Stocks Tumble Overseas Amid Fears over Dubai Investment Firm and Weak U.S. Dollar

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  • 1:00 AM EST 11/26/2009

    Dollar Falls to 14-Year Low Against Yen

    Sinks to 86.51 Yen; Euro Also Reached 15-Month High Against Dollar Wednesday

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  • 7:26 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Top-Notch Chef Serves Homeless

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    Chef Tim Hammack could be working at premiere restaurants in New York City or San Francisco. But instead he's finding that he'd rather be in a soup kitchen in Richmond, Calif. John Blackstone reports.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Myth Behind Holiday Travel

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    While many Americans may hold the assumption that the day before Thanksgiving stands as the busiest traveling day of the year in the U.S., Nancy Cordes reports that this is in fact far from the truth.

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  • 8:04 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Needless Costs in Defense Budget?

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    President Obama has declared war on "earmarks," funds for special projects that cost taxpayers billions of dollars. But the new defense budget is full of them. Sharyl Attkisson reports.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Largest Toyota Recall Ever

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    Automaker heavyweight Toyota has announced the largest manufacturer recall in that corporation's history, as over 4 million cars may feature a defective accelerator pedal. Jim Axelrod reports.

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  • 8:07 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Pop-Up Store Phenomenon

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    CBS News business correspondent Anthony Mason reports on the emergence of 'pop-up' stores, an unusual trend as retailers aim to stay resourceful during a recession holiday shopping season.

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  • 4:12 PM EST 11/25/2009

    Black Friday Q&A

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    The Nuts and Bolts of the Kickoff of the Holiday Shopping Season

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  • 11:00 AM EST 11/25/2009

    Home Sales Rise 6.2 Percent in October

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    Commerce Department Report Shows Higher-Than-Expected Growth

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