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Palin Abused Power, Ethics Report Finds
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:30:02 EDT
A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner.
Eating Out At Home, On A Budget
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:00:05 EDT
The Food Netowrk's Anne Burrell showed how to make restaurant-quality meals in your own kitchen and prepared an Italian meal as The Saturday Early Show's "Chef on a Shoestring." How does spaghetti and meatballs strike you?!
Kids' Cereals Packing Some Nutrition Punch
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:00:04 EDT
Consumer Reports rated 27 on their sugar, sodium fiber and other contents. Some that did well may surprise you.
Lower Stress Of Holiday Flying With Kids
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:30:04 EDT
Travel + Leisure magazine's Laura Begley told how to, on The Saturday Early Show.
Second Cup Cafe: Phoebe Snow
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:30:02 EDT
Singer/guitarist Phoebe Snow stopped by the The Early Show's "Second Cup Cafe" to perform songs from her first in-concert album, "Phoebe Snow - Live."
"The Listener" Lends An Ear
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:30:05 EDT
He listens and listens and listens and listens, to strangers -- for free, in a New York park. Peter Snyder visited The Saturday Early Show.
"Mail Goggles" To Combat Stupid E-mails
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:00:02 EDT
This feature is designed to prevent you from sending stupid e-mails in the small hours, when you're most likely to be inebriated and at risk of making a complete idiot of yourself.
Can GM Survive?
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:30:06 EDT
The automaker's stock is at 1950 levels, and its ongoing woes are fueling questions about its future. Julie Chen spoke to one expert about what lies ahead.
Wall Street's Fear Factor
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:30:06 EDT
A year ago, investors were swaggering as the stock market surged to an all-time high. Now, almost everyone seems to be shuddering amid a frightening reversal of fortune that has erased $8.3 trillion in shareholder wealth.
Presidential Burgers For Both Parties!
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT
Famed Boston chef Michael Schlow developed one for Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. He shared the recipes, on The Early Show.
Alaska Lawmakers Review Palin Report
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:00:02 EDT
Alaska lawmakers met behind closed doors Friday to discuss a politically charged ethics report into Gov. Sarah Palin's firing of her state public safety commissioner.
Stuck In Crashed Jeep 42 Hours, Survives
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:05 EDT
A Pennsylvania woman had a "real godsend": rescuers who happened to spot her overturned vehicle at the bottom of a ditch. They spoke with Maggie Rodriguez, along with the woman's mother and stepfather.
Making A Home Green, Healthier, & $$-Saver
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:00:05 EDT
You can do all three at once, as an expert demonstrated on The Early Show, naming products as she did.
COOL Changes For Food Labels
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:30:04 EDT
Shoppers will now know where a lot of food was grown. A new law requires country of origin information to be displayed on fresh and frozen vegetables, most meats and some kinds of nuts, reports Michelle Miller.
"The Ex List" Rekindles Old Flames
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:30:06 EDT
Searching for your soul mate is never an easy task. In the case of Bella Bloom, it means reverting back to your past in search for Mr. Right.
Rescuing Retirement: Advice For All Ages
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:30:04 EDT
New numbers suggest that over the past 15 months, pensions and 401(k)s have lost a total of $2 trillion. So what do workers do now? Ray Martin offers some specific advice as well as suggestions for how our portfolios should be allocated.
U.S. Considers Taking Ownership Of Banks
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:02 EDT
The Bush administration is considering taking ownership stakes in certain U.S. banks as an option for dealing with the global credit crisis.
Sheriff Takes Stand On Homeowner Evictions
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:07 EDT
An Illinois sheriff announced that he's ordering his deputies to stop evicting people from foreclosed properties because many people his office has helped throw out on the street are renters who did nothing wrong.
Cheerleading Injuries On The Rise
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:00:04 EDT
In the past decade, cheerleading has gone from sideline distraction to extreme sport, with higher stunts at a younger age and a bigger risk.
Sarah McLachlan At Her Best
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:30:04 EDT
In celebration of her 20th anniversary, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan has just released a collection of her greatest hits. She talked about it with The Early Show's Harry Smith.
Sarah Chalke's "Mother" Role
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT
Actress Sarah Chalke talks about her new sitcom and why she can eat pumpkin pie all year long during a visit to The Early Show.
Harry Smith: "Nashville Star?"
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT
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Living Green In Earthships
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT
There was a lot of talk during the last presidential debate about going green. CBS News correspondent Bianca Solorzano reports has the story of one architect who is already creating some of the greenest houses in America.
Harry Goes Country!
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:30:05 EDT
The Early Show co-anchor wrote "Red State Blue State Blues" and recorded it in a studio on the famed Music Row in Nashville.
Woman Free-Falls Over Everest
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:30:03 EDT
British skydiver Holly Budge is the first woman to ever try it, and she told Maggie Rodriguez all about it, on The Early Show.
Starbucks In Hot Water Over Water Use
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:06 EDT
Environmentalists are boiling mad at the chain for allegedly wasting millions of gallons a year. Susan Koeppen looked into it.
Interest Rates Slashed Worldwide
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:05 EDT
The Federal Reserve and six other major central banks from around the world slashed interest rates in an attempt to prevent a mushrooming financial crisis from becoming a global economic meltdown.
Etheridge: Knowledge Gave Her Courage
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:30:04 EDT
Rock star and breast cancer survivor Melissa Etheridge is singing out against the disease.
Guy's Take On London's Gritty Underworld
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:04 EDT
Filmmaker Guy Ritchie's new British crime film, "RocknRolla" is a far cry from the days of wife Madonna frolicking on a sandy beach.
You Can Talk To Human "Listening Post"
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:30:02 EDT
He listens and listens and listens and listens -- for free. Come talk to him on our plaza Saturday!
Financial Crisis Town Hall
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:02 EDT
Early Show money maven Ray Martin and WeSeed.com's Jennifer Openshaw answered questions from viewers and audience members -- questions on the minds of many.
Their Hardest Day
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:30:04 EDT
John Blackstone follows the owners of a small business in San Francisco as they lay off a large chunk of their workforce, with the dour economy taking its toll.
Small Business Survival Kit
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:02 EDT
Dave Ramsey offers tips to help them -- and individuals -- navigate rough financial waters, on The Early Show.
Economy Stressing More Of Us Out...
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:30:04 EDT
...especially women, a new survey shows. And an expert offered coping tips, on The Early Show.
Fed Takes Radical Step To Unthaw Credit
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:30:04 EDT
The Federal Reserve announced a radical plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in a dramatic effort to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy.
Here's Some Reel Presidents
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:02 EDT
With presidential politics on everyone"s mind, The Early Show, with the help of contributor Jess Cagle, who is executive editor of People magazine, spotlights some movies about U.S. presidents.
Felicity Huffman Desperate To Save Animals
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT
When "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman isn't gossiping or chasing her sons around Wisteria Lane, she is on a mission to save orphaned animals.
John Rich: Get Out And Vote
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:00:09 EDT
Country star John Rich is putting his cards on the table and lending his voice in support of presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, but he wants everyone to get out and vote no matter which candidate they choose.
Southern Biscuits And Gravy Like No Others
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:00:02 EDT
Nashville's famous Loveless Cafe's head chef, Carol Fay, shared pointers and recipes, on The Early Show.
Goldmans: We Helped Push O.J. To Slammer
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:30:04 EDT
The father and sister of Ron Goldman, who was slain along with Simpson's first wife, reacted to his conviction in a separate case 13 years later, on The Early Show.
Simpson Recordings Were Key, Jurors Claim
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:03 EDT
Jurors who convicted O.J. Simpson of armed robbery and kidnapping said Sunday they did not trust witness testimony in the case, and instead relied on audio and video recordings and other documented evidence to convict him.
Campaigns Do Battle Over Ayers, Keating
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:30:03 EDT
The McCain and Obama presidential campaigns traded accusations of mudslinging Monday in the wake of new ads dredging up infamous events from 20, 30, even 40 years ago.
Landmark Anti-Gay Hate Crime, Decade Later
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:30:04 EDT
The brutal slaying of Matthew Shepard in Wyoming accelerated the push for laws against hate crimes. His mother, who's crusading for more, spoke to Maggie Rodriguez.
Tot Drops 40 Feet From Carnival Ride
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:00:04 EDT
It was all caught on tape as the girl's mother dangled by one arm as she held onto her daughter, then let her go, to waiting fellow fair-goers, who caught her.
World Markets Plummet Despite Bailout
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:30:03 EDT
Asian markets have plunged and European stocks are on the same downward slope as global investors take scant comfort from Washington's passage of a $700 billion bank bailout.
High Court Hints It Will Side With Tobacco
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:00:05 EDT
The Supreme Court opened its new term suggesting it would side with tobacco companies in their fight to block lawsuits over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes.
"Chihuahua" Top Dog At Box Office
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:00:04 EDT
"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Anne Hathaway Digs Deep For Latest Role
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:30:04 EDT
Actress Anne Hathaway has come a long way from her "Devil Wears Prada" days, in that movie her fashion sense evolved - now her acting career has as well.
Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted To Cause
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:04 EDT
Like her legendary character Sandy in "Grease," singer/actress Olivia Newton-John really became a pink lady, but this time it's for the fight against breast cancer.
How Bailout May Affect YOU
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:30:04 EDT
Financial journalist and Early Show contributor Vera Gibbons cited many ways your pocketbook could be impacted.
Fall Brunch, On A Shoestring
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:30:04 EDT
Leading young New York chef John Fraser whipped one up, on The Saturday Early Show.
O.J. Convicted; Life Sentence Possible
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:30:03 EDT
The verdict in the Las Vegas kidnapping/robbery case comes 13 years to the day after the former football great was acquitted in the murder of his ex-wife and her friend.