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Notebook: Blackberry \| July 10, 2009 Katie Couric notes how people these days are constantly checking their blackberry phones. Some offices are banning the use during meetings.
Notebook: Bottled Water \| July 8, 2009 Katie Couric questions how much Americans know about the bottled water they drink. Researchers say tap water is often as good as the water that costs two dollars.
Notebook: Memorial Costs \| July 6, 2009 Seth Doane speaks about the high cost of Michael Jackson's memorial service, which will be held at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. The L.A.P.D is preparing for record-breaking crowds in the area.
Notebook: July 4th \| July 3, 2009 This Fourth of July is coming in with more of a whimper than a bang. But, as Katie Couric comments, the celebration of freedom does not need costly festivities to be fun.
Notebook: Energy \| July 2, 2009 Katie Couric discusses Congress' new energy bill that aims to develop new and cleaner ways to keep the nation running. The measure passed the House and now heads to the Senate.
Notebook: Iraq \| June 30, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from major Iraq cities. Iraqis greeted the day with celebration, but as the troops are leaving, violence is increasing.
Notebook: Farrah Fawcett \| June 25, 2009 Katie Couric pays tribute to Farrah Fawcett, whose stunning looks and smile made her a pop icon of the 1970s. She died today after a long battle against cancer.
Notebook: Jobs \| June 24, 2009 Katie Couric reports that unemployment is at more than 9 percent. However, for the first time in months, it seems as though we might see some light.
Notebook: Ed McMahon \| June 23, 2009 Katie Couric pays tribute to Ed McMahon, the man many called the greatest sidekick in television history, who died today at the age of 86.
Notebook: Dads \| June 19, 2009 Russ Mitchell speaks about President Obama's speech addressing the vital role fathers play on children's lives. Mitchell encourages dads spend some time with their children this weekend.
Notebook: Canadian Geese \| June 18, 2009 Maggie Rodriguez speaks about a debate concerning Canadian Geese and the dangers they cause should they collide with airplanes. Operation Goose Be Gone involves reducing the population of the geese.
Notebook: Madoff's Victims \| June 16, 2009 Jeff Glor discusses the victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, who awaits sentencing on June 29th. As Glor notes, steps must be enforced to prevent future fraud of this magnitude.
Notebook: Iran Election \| June 15, 2009 Jeff Glor speaks about the Iranian elections. The voice of the Iranian people asking for change has been heard around the world, which will be tough for the Iranian government to ignore.
Notebook: Sick At Work \| June 12, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about Congress's Healthy Families Act. The act forces companies with at least 15 employees to provide up to seven paid days a year.
Notebook: Ethan Zohn \| June 11, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about Ethan Zohn, survivor of cancer and winner of Survivor. The fight against cancer is his new reality.
Notebook: Resumes \| June 10, 2009 There are approximately 14 million people unemployed in the U.S. and some are getting creative in their job hunt. Katie Couric comments on ways to standout.
Notebook: Teen Bedtimes \| June 9, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the importance of teen getting enough sleep. A study shows that kids who get more sleep are less prone to depression.
Notebook: Reporters Captured \| June 8, 2009 Katie Couric discusses two U.S. journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea after being apprehended in that nation earlier this year.
Notebook: Flight 447 \| June 4, 2009 In light of the recent crash of Air France Flight 447 over the Atlantic Ocean, Katie Couric notes that the 228 people who died on that plane serve as a reminder of our own mortality.
Notebook: Bin Laden's New Tape \| June 3, 2009 As Pres. Obama prepares to deliver a diplomatic speech to the Arab world, Katie Couric says that leaders there must also reciprocate by denouncing a recently released recording from Osama Bin Laden.
Notebook: Abortion Murder \| June 2, 2009 Katie Couric discusses the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who performed late-term abortions. Regardless of one's stance on abortion rights, Couric says that law-abiding doctors must stay protected.
Notebook: Tonight Show \| May 29, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about when Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show in 1992, we said goodbye to Johnny Carson. 17 years later, we are saying goodbye to him.
Notebook: Prom \| May 28, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about prom. Everyone has specific memories about their prom, for Katie it was dancing to 'stairway to heaven'. These days, however, prom committee's are cutting costs.
Notebook: North Korea \| May 27, 2009 North Korea's launch of a supposed nuclear bomb has set a difficult task before the Obama administration. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sotomayor \| May 26, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the long road for hispanic Bronx native, Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's selection for the Supreme Court.
Notebook: Homeless Children \| May 21, 2009 CBS News' Randall Pinkston discusses the alarming rate of homeless children in America, as more and more U.S. families face dire situations as a result of the ongoing recession.
Notebook: FEMA Trailers Close \| May 20, 2009 Reporting from Washington, D.C., Katie Couric comments on the recent congressional decision to shut down emergency FEMA trailers for victims of Hurricanes Katina and Rita.
Notebook: Gardens \| May 19, 2009 Vegetable and flower gardens are sprouting up all over the country, according to the National Gardening Association. Experts say its important to get your soil tested first. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Staying Healthy \| May 18, 2009 We all know that a good diet and exercise are part of staying healthy, but we don?t always follow through. Katie Couric comments on how companies and lawmakers might help us stick to the plan.
Notebook: Children & Recession \| May 15, 2009 The ongoing worldwide economic crisis has threatened the well-being of countless individuals. As Katie Couric notes, attention must be provided to even the youngest members of society.

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Notebook: Blackberry \| July 10, 2009 Katie Couric notes how people these days are constantly checking their blackberry phones. Some offices are banning the use during meetings.
Notebook: Bottled Water \| July 8, 2009 Katie Couric questions how much Americans know about the bottled water they drink. Researchers say tap water is often as good as the water that costs two dollars.
Notebook: Memorial Costs \| July 6, 2009 Seth Doane speaks about the high cost of Michael Jackson's memorial service, which will be held at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. The L.A.P.D is preparing for record-breaking crowds in the area.
Notebook: July 4th \| July 3, 2009 This Fourth of July is coming in with more of a whimper than a bang. But, as Katie Couric comments, the celebration of freedom does not need costly festivities to be fun.
Notebook: Energy \| July 2, 2009 Katie Couric discusses Congress' new energy bill that aims to develop new and cleaner ways to keep the nation running. The measure passed the House and now heads to the Senate.
Notebook: Iraq \| June 30, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from major Iraq cities. Iraqis greeted the day with celebration, but as the troops are leaving, violence is increasing.
Notebook: Farrah Fawcett \| June 25, 2009 Katie Couric pays tribute to Farrah Fawcett, whose stunning looks and smile made her a pop icon of the 1970s. She died today after a long battle against cancer.
Notebook: Jobs \| June 24, 2009 Katie Couric reports that unemployment is at more than 9 percent. However, for the first time in months, it seems as though we might see some light.
Notebook: Ed McMahon \| June 23, 2009 Katie Couric pays tribute to Ed McMahon, the man many called the greatest sidekick in television history, who died today at the age of 86.
Notebook: Dads \| June 19, 2009 Russ Mitchell speaks about President Obama's speech addressing the vital role fathers play on children's lives. Mitchell encourages dads spend some time with their children this weekend.
Notebook: Canadian Geese \| June 18, 2009 Maggie Rodriguez speaks about a debate concerning Canadian Geese and the dangers they cause should they collide with airplanes. Operation Goose Be Gone involves reducing the population of the geese.
Notebook: Madoff's Victims \| June 16, 2009 Jeff Glor discusses the victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, who awaits sentencing on June 29th. As Glor notes, steps must be enforced to prevent future fraud of this magnitude.
Notebook: Iran Election \| June 15, 2009 Jeff Glor speaks about the Iranian elections. The voice of the Iranian people asking for change has been heard around the world, which will be tough for the Iranian government to ignore.
Notebook: Sick At Work \| June 12, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about Congress's Healthy Families Act. The act forces companies with at least 15 employees to provide up to seven paid days a year.
Notebook: Ethan Zohn \| June 11, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about Ethan Zohn, survivor of cancer and winner of Survivor. The fight against cancer is his new reality.
Notebook: Resumes \| June 10, 2009 There are approximately 14 million people unemployed in the U.S. and some are getting creative in their job hunt. Katie Couric comments on ways to standout.
Notebook: Teen Bedtimes \| June 9, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the importance of teen getting enough sleep. A study shows that kids who get more sleep are less prone to depression.
Notebook: Reporters Captured \| June 8, 2009 Katie Couric discusses two U.S. journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor in North Korea after being apprehended in that nation earlier this year.
Notebook: Flight 447 \| June 4, 2009 In light of the recent crash of Air France Flight 447 over the Atlantic Ocean, Katie Couric notes that the 228 people who died on that plane serve as a reminder of our own mortality.
Notebook: Bin Laden's New Tape \| June 3, 2009 As Pres. Obama prepares to deliver a diplomatic speech to the Arab world, Katie Couric says that leaders there must also reciprocate by denouncing a recently released recording from Osama Bin Laden.
Notebook: Abortion Murder \| June 2, 2009 Katie Couric discusses the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who performed late-term abortions. Regardless of one's stance on abortion rights, Couric says that law-abiding doctors must stay protected.
Notebook: Tonight Show \| May 29, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about when Jay Leno took over the Tonight Show in 1992, we said goodbye to Johnny Carson. 17 years later, we are saying goodbye to him.
Notebook: Prom \| May 28, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about prom. Everyone has specific memories about their prom, for Katie it was dancing to 'stairway to heaven'. These days, however, prom committee's are cutting costs.
Notebook: North Korea \| May 27, 2009 North Korea's launch of a supposed nuclear bomb has set a difficult task before the Obama administration. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sotomayor \| May 26, 2009 Katie Couric speaks about the long road for hispanic Bronx native, Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's selection for the Supreme Court.
Notebook: Homeless Children \| May 21, 2009 CBS News' Randall Pinkston discusses the alarming rate of homeless children in America, as more and more U.S. families face dire situations as a result of the ongoing recession.
Notebook: FEMA Trailers Close \| May 20, 2009 Reporting from Washington, D.C., Katie Couric comments on the recent congressional decision to shut down emergency FEMA trailers for victims of Hurricanes Katina and Rita.
Notebook: Gardens \| May 19, 2009 Vegetable and flower gardens are sprouting up all over the country, according to the National Gardening Association. Experts say its important to get your soil tested first. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Staying Healthy \| May 18, 2009 We all know that a good diet and exercise are part of staying healthy, but we don?t always follow through. Katie Couric comments on how companies and lawmakers might help us stick to the plan.
Notebook: Children & Recession \| May 15, 2009 The ongoing worldwide economic crisis has threatened the well-being of countless individuals. As Katie Couric notes, attention must be provided to even the youngest members of society.