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History for sale

by Alex Cohen

Jun 22, 2006

Next week, some of Martin Luther King's papers will be auctioned — including a draft of his 'I Have a Dream' speech. But historians and civil rights activists worry what becomes of US history. Alex Cohen reports.

NYC taxi auction

by Bob Moon

Jun 22, 2006

New York City is selling licenses today to operate taxi cabs in the city. A license could cost as much $500,000, but it's well worth it financially. Bob Moon explains.

Federal cable franchise? Bad idea

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 22, 2006

With all the talk about net neutrality, commentator Jamie Court says we've missed another important debate — a possible rollback in local restrictions on cable companies.

It's unanimous: Employers liable for retaliation

by Sarah Gardner

Jun 22, 2006

The Supreme Court today made it easier for companies to be found guilty of retaliation. The 9-0 ruling shifted new power to employees, but critics fear it will simply encourage more lawsuits. Sarah Gardner reports.

Tiger tax in India

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 22, 2006

A recent spate of poaching in India has hurt the country's tiger population. The government is considering a new solution that might hurt India's tourism industry too: a whopping tiger tax on hotels. Suzanne Marmion reports.

Hastert accused of profiting from earmarks

by John Dimsdale

Jun 22, 2006

More allegations of influence peddling in Washington, and this time Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is allegedly involved. John Dimsdale reports.

Airlines named in price-fixing investigation

by Eric Niiler

Jun 22, 2006

Authorities raided an office of British Airways today in connection to price fixing over fuel surcharges. Eric Niiler reports that the British carrier isn't the only company to be caught up in the probe.

World Cup tickets hard to come by

by Kai Ryssdal

Jun 22, 2006

You had to provide a passport or ID number to buy 2006 World Cup tickets, which are microchipped and registered to specific individuals. All to prevent counterfeit and scalping. Did it work? Host Kai Ryssdal talks to Jamie Trecker of Fox Sports.

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