Morning news brief
There's already a claim of foreign interference in this year’s election. Missouri and Arizona voters will weigh in on the right to an abortion in November. U.S. tries again to end the war in Sudan.
Queen Elizabeth To Make Holiday Message In 3-D
According to the Daily Mail, the queen will be three-dimensional as she delivers her annual Christmas message. That is, of course, if you have an updated TV set and those funny glasses. For those wondering, Queen Elizabeth will be the first monarch to appear in 3-D.
Trump Bans Glenfiddich Whisky At His Resorts
Michael Forbes lives next to Donald Trump's new golf course in Scotland. He has refused to sell his property to Trump, and what's ensued has been a war of words. The latest flare-up involves an award given by the Scottish company that makes Glenfiddich whisky.
Florida Senior Citizen Kicks It With The Rockettes
Pauline Clark, 87, dreamed of dancing with the Rockettes. Clark taught ballroom dancing for years, and still jitterbugs at her senior center in Florida. So when the Wish of a Lifetime Foundation arranged a trip to New York, and a backstage workshop with the Rockettes, Clark was ready. She grabbed her walker and started kicking.
How Obama's 2nd Inauguration Will Differ From 1st
Details are emerging about President Obama's inauguration next month. Unlike in 2009, a record-breaking crowd is not expected in Washington, D.C., this coming Inauguration Day. Plus, the festivities are expected to cost less than four years ago.
12 Days Of Tax Deductions
Over the next 12 days, Morning Edition will take a closer look at the biggest federal tax deductions: how they came about, who benefits and how they might be affected by "fiscal cliff" negotiations. We begin with the casualty loss deduction.
Will U.S.-Made Mac Computers Start A Trend?
Apple's CEO Tim Cook made news by announcing the company will start manufacturing a line of Mac computers in the U.S. But Cook, like Steve Jobs before him, says the main reason Apple produces most of its products overseas isn't about price. It's about a lack of skilled workers in the U.S.
Jobless Rate Drops In First Post-Election Report
The Labor Department reported Friday that the nation's unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in November as employers added 146,000 jobs. In October, the jobless rate was 7.9 percent. Analysts had predicted weaker numbers for November, partly because of the storm's aftermath.
Tea Party May Be Losing Steam, But Issues Still Boil
While the movement loses popularity nationwide, it's still a force in the GOP. When it comes to fiscal cliff negotiations, however, Tea Party members in Congress seem resigned to the fact that any eventual deal will be one they won't like. That doesn't mean the Tea Party spirit can't be recharged.