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Hurricane Irene: A Date With New York City?

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:55:58 -0400

It's just been announced that all five New York City-area airports will close to inbound flights tomorrow at noon. All NYC public transit will also close at noon; the last time the NYC subway shut down was 9/11. And for...

Half of Americans to Be Obese by 2030: Can U.S. Win Battle of the Bulge?

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:07:00 -0400

If current trends hold, half of the U.S. population will be obese by 2030, according to a new report. Roughly one-third of the U.S. population is currently obese. The country could have 65 million more obese adults, raising the national...

Is 18 Kids Too Many?

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:59:23 -0400

Tonight on Primetime Nightline we looked at the story of how a Tennessee family of 20--that's right, twenty, including 10 daughters and 8 sons--uses thrift and teamwork to make ends meet. What do you think of mega-families? Is 18 kids...

The U.S. Helps Take Out Gadhafi: Was It Worth the $896 Million?

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:09:39 -0400

Millions of Libyans feel closer tonight to their dream of freedom, and many in the United States are proud of the U.S. role in deposing Moammar Gadhafi after 42 years. But in these difficult economic times, the question inevitably arises:...

Here Comes Fall-- but What's Your Appetite for Politics?

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:54:24 -0400

It's a season of transition: Summer is winding down, and while Washington is on vacation, the election season is winding up. How are you spending your third August weekend? a) reading up on the candidates b) ignoring the candidates c)...

Men Who Seek Love--and Matrimony--Overseas

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:50:31 -0400

Tonight we'll present a special show on men who seek love--and matrimony--overseas. Thanks to "international matchmakers" online, American men who are so inclined can now choose from a huge menu of young women in poor countries. We go along with...

President's Handling of Economy Hits New Polling Low: 26 Percent Approval

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:05:09 -0400

A new low of 26% of Americans approve of President Barack Obama's handling of the economy in a new Gallup poll--down 11 points since Gallup last measured the approval rating in mid-May and well below the president's previous low of...

Do Nice People Earn Less in the Workplace?

Tom McCarthy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:45:25 -0400

Do nice people earn less? A study in the Journal of Personality and Social Behavior found that men who described themselves as nice earned 18 percent less than men who characterized themselves as disagreeable and aggressive. Women who called themselves...

President Announces 'Very Specific' Jobs Plan to Come

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:16:01 -0400

ABC's Jake Tapper: In response to a question at a town hall in Decorah, Iowa, Monday evening, President Obama said that when Congress returns in September, "I'll be putting forward...a very specific plan to boost the economy, to create jobs...

What's Sarah Palin Doing in Iowa?

Tom McCarthy — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:50:30 -0400

What is Sarah Palin doing in Iowa? She tells ABC's Jake Tapper that it's still "early" to make a decision on whether or not to run for president (more of that interview on tonight's show). Would you like to see...